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Heroes All ! 



A compendium of the names and official 

citations of the soldiers and citizens of the 

United States and of her Allies who were 

decorated by the American Government 

for exceptional heroism and conspicuous 

service above and beyond the call 

of duty in the war with 

Germany, 1917-1919 



HARRY R. STRINGER 

Editor 



FASSETT PUBLISHING COMPANY 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 






COPYRIGHT. 1919, 

FASSETT PUBUSHING CO., 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 



Harry R. Stringer 



THE DU BOIS PRESS, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 



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DEDICATION 

TO those men and women 
whose noble deeds and 
meritorious acts are recorded 
in these pages, this book is 
respectfully dedicated. 



CONTENTS 



The President's Tribute 8 

A Word from the Secretary of War 9 

Introduction 11 

Dlustration (The Medal of Honor) 16 

Citations for the Medal of Honor 17 

Illustration (The Distinguished Service Cross) 26 

Citations for the Distinguished Service Cross 27 

Illustration (The Distinguished Service Medal) 432 

Citations for the Distinguished Service Medal 43S 

Foreign Citations for the D. S. M.: 

Belgium 439 

Canada 443 

France 448 

Great Britain 457 

Italy 464 

Japan 466 

Roumania 481 

Supplement 492 

* Divisional Index 495 

* Geographical Index 532 

* Indexes include only names of men who won valor medals. 




HE United States entered the war upon a different footing from 
every other nation except our associates on this side of the sea. 
We entered it, not because our material interests were directly- 
threatened or because any special treaty obligation to which 
we were parties had been violated but only because we saw the supremacy, 
and even the validity, of right everywhere put in jeopardy and free 
government Ukely to be everywhere imperiled by the intolerable aggression 
of a power which respected neither right nor obligation and whose very 
system of government flouted the rights of the citizen as against the 
autocratic authority of his governors. 

The hopes of the nations alhed against the Central Powers were at a very 
low ebb when our soldiers began to pour across the sea. There was every- 
where amongst them, except in their stoutest spirits, a sombre foreboding 
of disaster. Anxious men and women, leading spirits of France attended 
the celebration of the Fourth of July last year (1918) in Paris out of gener- 
ous courtesy, with no heart for festivity, no zest for hope. But they came 
away with something new at their hearts. The mere sight of our men, of 
their vigor, of the confidence that showed itseK in every movement of their 
stalwart figures and every turn of their swinging march, in their steady 
comprehending eyes and easy discipline, in the indomitable air that added 
spirit to everything they did, made everyone who saw them that memorable 
day reahze that something had happened that was much more than a mere 
incident in the fighting, something very different from the mere arrival of 
fresh troops. 

A great moral force had flung itself into the struggle. The fine physical 
force of those spirited men spoke of something more than bodily vigour. 
They carried the great ideals of a free people at their hearts and with that 
vision they were unconquerable. Their very presence brought reassurance ; 
their fighting made victory certain. 

They were recognized as crusaders, and as their thousands swelled to 
millions their strength was seen to mean salvation. And they were fit men 
to carry such a hope and make good the assurance it forecast. Finer men 
never went into battle; and their officers were worthy of them. They were 
the sort of men America would wish to be represented by, the sort of men 
every American would wish to claim as fellowcountrymen and comrades 
in a great cause. 

They were terrible in battle, and gentle and helpful out of it, remember- 
ing the mothers and the sisters, the wives and the httle children at home. 
They were free men under arms, not forgetting their ideals of duty in the 
midst of tasks of violence. I am proud to have had the privilege of being 
associated with them and of calling myself their leader. 

Washington, D. C, WoODROW WiLSON, 

July 10, 1919. Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy. 



T will be a long time before we have completely gathered up the 
fruits of the great struggle in which our several countries have 
been engaged. It will be a longer time before we fully realize 
the part played in that great struggle by men and women — 
military men and civihans; that day is going to add to the romance of this 
great war. When the story is finally written, when we know all the details 
of the way in which the civilized peoples of four great nations, merging 
every selfish and self-centered interest, devoted themselves with unanimity 
and zeal to the accomphshment of a great and unselfish international 
humanitarian purpose, there will be scattered throughout the world men 
and women wearing medals and decorations of one sort and another. 

Some of them will have been won on the field of battle, some of them won 
at the nursing stations perhaps under shell fire — those indicating valor 
and a willingness to sacrifice life itself, and others indicative of equally 
intensive devotion of talent and time and purpose, away from the field of 
battle, but in places no less necessary to be characterized by complete 
devotion than on the battle field itself. 

The soldier at the front is supported by a long hne of people which runs 
back through the various courses of mihtary cooperation and into civilian 
pursuits, perhaps to the very farm or mine from which the sustenance and 
the raw materials for the armies are drawn, and there must be the same 
devotion at the end of that line that there is at the head of it if the man at 
the head of the line — the actual combat soldier — is to be properly supported 
and properly sustained. 

So that when this great romance is filled in, the details will be fascinating. 
They will tell of willingness to sacrifice oneself and one's interests, and the 
devotion of high talents of soldier and civihan ahke to the accomphshment 
of a national purpose. Not all of the people who made sacrifices and showed 
devotion will have medals — the number is so great and the fallibility of 
the human judgment is necessarily so limited that it is only possible to pick 
out the conspicuous cases of gallantry and meritorious services. It is a 
comfortable thing to be able to think that there will be a substantial 
company of men and women who will have a physical and visible emblem 
to wear — a medal or a cross — which will show that the Government, which 
represents the people, expressed the popular judgment and expressed the 
popular gratitude by seeking to find those whose services were conspicuous 
and giving them a decoration which, whenever and wherever seen, will 
memorialize both their individual services and the splendid services of the 
people as a whole. 

The first medal which the American Army is able to give is, of course, 
the Congressional Medal of Honor, which has long been recognized as a 
valor medal, and is given under the sanction of a very explicit statute of 
Congress. This war has developed two additions to that medal — the Dis- 



tinguished Service Cross which is another valor medal, and the Dis- 
tinguished Service Medal which is a conspicuous service medal. I have 
been called upon a great number of times to award medals of those kinds 
to persons whose services were conspicuous and valuable. They are not 
Hmited to the soldiers or citizens of our own country, they include, and we 
are happy to have them include, officers and civilians of the allied and asso- 
ciated powers with whom we waged this contest. 

Newton D. Baker, 
Secretary of War. 
Washington, D. C. 
November 7, 1919. 



Introduction 



TDETWEEN the covers of this book have been recorded the names and official 
-'-^ citations of the soldiers and citizens of the United States and of the Allies 
upon whom were bestowed the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished 
Service Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal — the three great military 
decorations of the American Government — for extraordinary heroism in action 
and meritorious service in the line of duty. 

Behind the simple and meagre accounts of their deeds, there courses the full, 
stirring story of America's participation in the war with Germany — her stern 
purpose, her unswerving spirit and the magnificent achievements of her arms 
as the champion of right and justice. In them another glorious chapter has been 
written into America's brilliant history. 

The deeds of these men and women themselves exemplify the noble ideals 
and high resolve to which this nation was dedicated in the great struggle. They 
breathe the generous spirit of sacrifice without thought of self, the heroic devotion 
to duty and the indomitable and persevering courage unth which all of her sons 
fought and served and triumphed. 

The world mil never forget your gallant acts. They will endure forever as 
an inspiration to all mankind. And for those toho laid down their lives that 
freedom and humanity might survive, there is a greater glory far above the power 
of man to give. They are immortal. 

The medals you wear have little intrinsic worth but as tokens of tasks well 
done and as symbols of the honor, gratitude and reverence your country cherishes 
for you, they are beyond mere treasure. — Editor. 



HE United States Government has three miUtary honors with 
which3 it ;[re wards its soldiers and citizens who serve with 
marked^distinction in time of war. They are the Congressional 
Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross and the 
Distinguished Service Medal. The Medal of Honor and the Distinguished 
Service Cross are awarded for valor; the Distinguished Service Medal for 
conspicuous service in a position of great trust and responsibility. 

Tradition has it that the custom of decorating war heroes originated 
with the Chinese many centuries before the advent of Christianity, but 
the practice did not become popular until late in the Middle Ages when the 
armies of England wore badges after the decline of armor and before the 
use of distinctive uniforms. Even this, undoubtedly, was an outgrowth 
of the custom of ladies of the court in the days of armor of conferring favors 
upon their favorite knights. Be that as it may, the custom has since been 
universally adopted and now each country vies with the other in the honors 
and glory it can shower on its heroes. 

The first war medal of which history has a record was struck in honor 
of the British Navy. It was ordered by Queen Elizabeth. Charles I struck 
the first military medal while the first occasion on which a whole army was 
decorated was in commemoration of the Battle of Dunbar. Other medals 




awarded when the vogue was in its incipiency were: the medal awarded 
LaHogue by WilUam and Mary which presumably was the first naval cam- 
paign decoration; the CuUoden Medal which was the earliest to be provided 
with a ribbon of special pattern; the gold Peninsular Medals which bore 
the first bars; the Waterloo Medal, and the Mutiny Medal which was the 
first military medal bestowed upon a civilian for mihtary assistance. 

In this country the custom dates back to the Revolution. Our first 
medals were ordered by Congress upon the recommendation of General 
Washington and were conferred upon John Paulding, David Wilhams and 
Jacob Van Wart, the captors of Major Andre, the British spy. The medals 
were of silver and were struck in a beautiful although not elaborate design. 
The face bore the one word. Fidelity, while on the reverse side was the 
legend, Vincit Amor Patriae, "the love of country conquers." 

Other gallant deeds of the Revolution did not go unrequited. In recogni- 
tion of them Congress ordered appropriate medals struck. They were 
awarded to both the army and the navy and were usually of silver although 
they were sometimes cast in gold where the recipient had performed a par- 
ticularly meritorious act. These medals, however, were not to be worn 
and it was not until December 21, 1861, that Congress authorized the first 
medal for decorative purposes generally. 

Like Great Britain's, our first medal was struck in honor of the Navy. 
This was the Navy Medal of Honor. It was not until seven months after- 
ward that the Army Medal of Honor was authorized. Originally, the law 
governing the issuance of the medals provided that they were to be con- 
ferred only upon non-commissioned officers and enhsted men for deeds of 
extraordinary heroism, but popular agitation resulted in the removal of 
this restriction two years later and commissioned officers were made ehgible 
to the decorations although the requirements were in nowise altered. At 
the same time the provision designating them as Civil War Medals strictly 
was eUminated. 

Being the first it was only natural that the Medal of Honor should become 
the foremost American military decoration. At first it was fashioned after 
the Navy Medal of Honor, the clasp and ribbon alone being different, but 
in 1904, the medal was changed to its present form at the suggestion of 
Major General George Lewis Gillespie and all resemblance to the Navy 
decoration removed outside the similarity in ribbons. 

Unfortunately, sufficient discrimination was not always exercised in the 
early awards of the Medal of Honor and as a consequence a few fell into 
undeserving hands. This lamentable feature tended to detract from its 
value, but in the war with Germany this fault was corrected and the 
medal's prestige was restored. The circumstances under which the Medal 
of Honor was to be granted were rigidly proscribed by the War Depart- 
ment and the fact that but seventy-eight Americans of the two milUon and 
more who served in the American Expeditionary Forces received it speaks 



eloquently for the high standards that are now set upon it and how tre- 
mendously it is prized. 

The war with Germany gave us our two other military decorations — the 
Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal. Con- 
gress established them in the Army Appropriation act of July, 1918. In 
the act the President was authorized to present the Distinguished Service 
Cross to any person who while serving with the Army of the United States 
since the sixth day of April, 1917, or who shall thereafter distinguish him- 
self or herself by extraordinary heroism in connection with mihtary opera- 
tions against an armed enemy. 

Textually, the provisions in the Act establishing the Distinguished 
Service Medal are the same with the exception of the deed for which it is 
awarded, it being stipulated that the medal shall be granted to those — • 
either a man or a woman — who distinguish themselves by exceptionally 
meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility. 
Although the law practically precludes the possibihty of an enlisted man 
winning a Distinguished Service Medal in the future, it contains a pro- 
vision conferring it upon enhsted men to whom the Certificate of Merit 
had been awarded prior to the passage of the Act. A great many of these 
Certificates were issued in the Mexican war and the war with Spain. 

The high premium on the nation's decorations was further enhanced by 
the ruling of Congress that only one Congressional Medal of Honor, one 
Distinguished Service Cross or one Distinguished Service Medal can be 
issued to any one person. Where the recipient performed additional acts 
justifying the award of a medal of the same class the President was author- 
ized to award a bar or other suitable device to be worn as he directed. In 
the case of the Distinguished Service Cross a bronze oak leaf was selected. 
The leaf is worn on the ribbon of the medal. No additional insignia was 
selected for the other medals. 

After Congress had established the decorations and had stated generally 
the character of the acts they were to reward, it necessarily remained for 
the President to define specifically the conditions under which they were 
to be awarded. This task he assigned to the Secretary of War, Mr. Newton 
D. Baker, and the Commanding General of the American Expeditionary 
Forces, General John Joseph Pershing, in whom he also invested the power 
of granting the decorations in his name and that of Congress. At this 
point, it might be said that the Medal of Honor is granted in the name of 
Congress and Congress finally must sanction all recommendations for it 
while the Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal 
are conferred in the name of the President. 

At the General Headquarters of the American Expeditionary Forces 
which were at Chaumont, France, two boards of award were subsequently 
created, one to pass on the citations for the medals of valor, the Medal of 
Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross, and the other to sit in judg- 



ment on the recommendations for the Distinguished Service Medal. The 
personnel of each board was changed constantly so that there could be no 
question of its integrity or the justice of its decisions. 

No restriction was placed on the award of the three medals to a single 
person save the stipulation that it must be for different acts. It is note- 
worthy, however, that the war did not record an instance of one man 
winning all three of the decorations although there were frequent cases 
where a man was awarded two. Where a man was decorated with a medal 
and it was afterwards found that his deed merited a higher reward, it was 
the custom of the board to immediately recall the first award and grant 
the higher decoration. 

The board of award for the valor medals was repeatedly called on to 
exercise its prerogative in this respect in making awards of the Medal of 
Honor. In fact a Distinguished Service Cross in most cases had been 
previously granted to the man who it was later found was entitled to 
greater recognition. When the Medal of Honor was awarded in conse- 
quence, the Distinguished Service Cross was, of course, recalled, although 
this action did not prevent the recipient from winning this decoration 
again for a different deed. 

The American military decorations rank with the highest in the world. 
There is none greater, perhaps, than our Medal of Honor. Our Distin- 
guished Service Cross takes its place with the celebrated Victoria Cross 
of Great Britain which has been conceded to be the highest decoration 
for valor in the world while our Distinguished Service Medal is the equal 
of any foreign medal of its class. 

Another feature which gives our decorations increased individuality is 
their number. With three we have fewer than any other nation in the 
world. While our government created two new medals in the war with 
Germany, Great Britain established four and other nations were equally 
as generous and ofttimes more so in showing their appreciation of their 
war heroes. The new medals of Great Britain were the Distinguished 
Service Cross for commissioned naval officers of junior grade; the Distin- 
guished Service Medal for the rank and file in the Marines and the men 
of chief petty-officer rank and less in the Navy; the Mihtary Cross, and 
the Military Medal for non-commissioned officers and women. 

The Military Medal is next to the Victoria Cross which takes precedence 
over all other British decorations. The Cross was instituted by Royal 
Warrant in January, 1856, and is truly the national order of Great Britain. 
The earlier copies of the Cross were cast from cannon captured from the 
Russians in the Crimea, and the late ones from guns taken from the 
Germans. A man on whom the Victoria Cross has been bestowed is 
accorded the privilege of placing the initials "V. C." after his name which 
he will modestly tell the uninitiated mean "Very Careless." 



The very ideals and traditions on which the United States is founded 
are reflected in our decorations. The Medal of Honor and the Distinguished 
Service Cross can be won by a "buck" private or the highest officer. No 
fine distinctions are drawn. The Distinguished Service Medal is obviously 
a medal of a different class. It is primarily for civilians and officers whose 
service to their country is less conspicuous but no less necessary. On the 
other hand, foreign nations as a rule have provided different medals for 
soldiers of one rank and those of another and neither is eligible to the other. 

Next to our own decorations, Americans are probably more familiar 
with those of France than of any other nation for thousands Americans 
are today wearing the medals conferred upon them by our sturdy sister 
Republic on whose soil they repelled the common foe. The renowned 
French decoration is the Legion of Honor. The Legion of Honor was 
suggested in the Estates-General in 1789 and inaugurated by Napoleon 
at the Invalides in July, 1804, on the fifteenth anniversary of the fall of 
the Bastile. It has five classes and is awarded for gallant and meritorious 
conduct. Several high American officers were fortunate enough to win it 
in the war with Germany. 

La Medaille Militaire, the next in order of the French decorations, was 
established by Prince Louis Napoleon in 1852. It is a valor medal and is 
given to non-commissioned officers and marines. A unique feature of the 
late war was that La Medaille Militaire was awarded to the commander-in- 
chief of the French army but to no other commissioned officer. Marechal 
Joffre received it. Thus the humblest poilu shared honors with his great 
commander. 

La Croix de Guerre is the French decoration with which we are most 
familiar. France bestowed it on Americans with a lavish hand in the war. 
It was inaugurated in April, 1915. The medal itself is of Florentine bronze. 
It was awarded to all those who were cited by Order of the Day. If the 
soldier's deed was considered of extraordinary merit his captain recom- 
mended a citation for him from the Colonel of the regiment. Approving 
the Colonel in turn requested a citation of his superior officers which if 
granted gave to the soldier for the same act a bronze palm to be worn on 
the ribbon of the Cross, When a soldier was cited by the Corps d'armee 
he was awarded a gold star and by the Brigade or Regiment a bronze 
star which also are worn on the ribbon. After a soldier had been awarded 
five palms for separate acts of bravery he was given a silver palm, and 
upon receiving a sixth citation he was entitled to wear a bronze palm under 
the silver palm on the ribbon of the Cross. 

La Medaille des Epidemes is another French medal commemorative of 
the war with Germany. As its name implies it was awarded to the sanitary 
personnel and it also was bestowed on surgeons and nurses for heroic 
service in the care of the wounded. 



Italy has five great decorations. They are the Supreme Order of the 
Annunziata which, incidentally, is not a mihtary order; the order of St. 
Maurice and St. Lazare, the Military Order of the Savoy, the Order of 
the Crown of Italy and the Mihtary Medal of Valor which corresponds 
with the French Croix de Guerre. This last decoration was bestowed by 
Italy on many Americans who fought with the Itahan armies against 
Austria. 

The national order of Italy is the Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazare 
which was created in 1434. It has since been divided into five classes 
resembling the French Legion of Honor in this respect. Officers who have 
reached the rank of heutenant-general only are eligible to it. Victor 
Emmanuel I. founded the Mihtary Order of the Savoy in 1815. It is 
awarded to non-commissioned officers and enlisted men as well as officers. 
The Order of the Crown was established in 1868 by Victor Emmanuel II. 
in consecration of the annexation of Venetia. It is bestowed upon Italians 
and foreigners who render a special service to the nation. 

Before the German invasion, Belgium had seven decorations, an unusual 
number considering her size. To this number she added the Belgian Cross 
of War in 1915. This Cross is modelled after the French Croix de Guerre 
in that it is merited only by a citation in army orders. The national order 
of the nation is the Order of Leopold which was instituted in 1832 by 
Leopold I. It is conferred only upon officers of high rank for very excep- 
tional services. 

Relatively, it has been only recently that Japan has adopted the use of 
decorations. The national Japanese Order is the Order of the Rising Sun. 
Eight classes comprise it: The first six are awarded to officers and the 
last two to officers and enhsted men. The highest military medal of 
Japan is the Gold Kite with which bravery in battle on land and sea is 
rewarded. Recipients of this decoration also receive a pension. Other 
Japanese decorations are the Red Cross Medal, the Order of the Sacred 
Treasure and the Order of the Sacred Crown. 

Before the war special acts of Congress were necessary to permit Amer- 
ican officials and soldiers to accept foreign decorations as the Constitution 
itself contains an inhibition against this practice reading: "No title of 
nobility shall be granted by the United States, and no person holding any 
office of profit or trust imder them shall, without the consent of Congress, 
accept of any present, emolument, office or title of any kind whatever 
from any king, prince or foreign state." It has been the custom of Con- 
gress to comply strictly with the law and as a result most of the medals 
bestowed upon Americans by foreign powers now repose in the vaults of 
the State Department. This restriction, however, was set aside in the 
war with Germany and permission was granted Americans to receive and 
wear the decorations conferred upon them abroad. 



MEDAL OF HONOR 

BY direction of the President, and in the name of Congress the following officers and men 
of the United States Army have been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for 
the acts of gallantry after each man's name: 



ADKINSON, JOSEPH B Sergeant 

Company C, 119 Infantry. For conspicuous gal- 
lantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of 
duty in action with the enemy near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. When murderous 
machine gun fire at a range of fifty yards had made 
it impossible for his platoon to advance, and had 
caused the platoon to take cover, Sergt. Adkinson 
alone, with the greatest intrepidity, rushed across 
the fifty yards of open ground directly into the face 
of the hostile machine gun, kicked the gun from 
the parapet into the enemy trench, and at the point 
of the bayonet, captured the three men manning the 
gun. The gallantry and quick decision of this 
soldier enabled the platoon to resume its advance. 
Home address, Mrs. A. G. Adkinson, mother, 
Atoka, Tenn. 

ALLEX, JAKE Corporal 

Company H, 131 Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy at Chipilly Ridge, 
France, August 9, 1918. At a critical point in the 
action, when all the officers with his platoon had 
become casualties, Corp. Allex took command of the 
platoon and led it forward until the advance was 
stopped by the fire from a machine gun nest. He 
then advanced alone for about thirty yards in the 
face of intense fire and attacked the nest. With his 
bayonet he killed five of the enemy, and when it was 
broken used the butt end of his rifle, capturing fif- 
teen prisoners. Home address, Anthone Allex, 
brother, 4350 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

ALLWORTH, EDWARD C, , . . Captain 
60th Infantry. For conspicuous gallantry and 
intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 
action with the enemy at Clery-le-Petit, France, 
November 5, 1918. While his company was cross- 
ing the Meuse River and canal at a bridgehead 
opposite Clery-le-Petit, the bridge over the canal 
was destroyed by shell fire and Capt. Allworth's 
command became separated, part of it being on the 
east bank of the canal and the remainder on the 
west bank. Seeing his advance units making slow 
headway up the steep slope ahead, this officer 
mounted the canal bank and called for his men to 
follow. Plunging in, he swam across the canal under 
fire from the enemy, followed by his men. Inspiring 
his men by his example of gallantry, he led them up 
the slope, joining his hard pressed platoons in front. 
By his personal leadership he forced the enemy 
back for more than a kilometer, overcoming ma- 
chine gun nests and capturing a hundred prisoners, 
whose number exceeded that of the men in his com- 
mand. The exceptional courage and leadership 
displayed by Capt. AUworth made possible the 
re-establishment of a bridgehead over the canal and 
the successful advance of other troops. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. A. A. Allworth, mother, Crawford, 
Wash. 

ANDERSON, JOHANNES S. . First Sergeant 
Company B, 132nd Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy at Consenvoye, 
France, October 8, 1918. While his company was 
being held up by intense artillery and machine gun 
fire, Sergt. Anderson, without aid, voluntarily left 
the company and worked his way to the rear of the 
nest that was offering the most stubborn resistance. 
His advance was made through an open area, and 
under constant hostile fire, but the mission was 
successfully accomplished and Sergt. Anderson not 
only silenced the gun and captured it, but also 



brought back with him 23 prisoners. Home ad- 
dress, John Carlson, friend, 4854 West Ferdinand 
Street, Chicago, 111. 

BARGER, CHARLES D. . Private (First Class) 
Company L, 354th Infantry. For conspicuous gal- 
lantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of 
duty in action with the enemy near Bois de Banthe- 
ville, France, Oct. 31, 1918. Learning that two 
daylight patrols had been caught out in No Man's 
Land and were unable to return. Private Barger 
and another stretcher-bearer, upon their own 
initiative, made two trips five hundred yards be- 
yond our lines, under constant machine gun fire and 
rescued two wounded officers. Home address, 
Henry S. McFaren, uncle, R. F. D. No. 1, Stotts 
City, Mo. 

BARKELEY, DAVID B Private 

Deceased. Company A, 356th Infantry. For 
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
near Pouilly, France, November 9, 1918. When 
information was desired as to the enemy's position 
on the opposite side of the river Meuse, Private 
Barkeley, with another soldier, volunteered without 
hesitation and swam the river to reconnoiter the 
exact location. He succeeded in reaching the oppo- 
site bank, despite the evident determination of the 
enemy to prevent a crossing. Having obtained his 
information, he again entered the water for his re- 
turn, but before his goal was reached, he was seized 
with cramps and drowned. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Antonia Barkeley, 1121 East Quincy Street, San 
Antonio, Tex. 

BARKLEY, JOHN L. . . Private (First Class) 
Company K, 4th Infantry. For conspicuous gal- 
lantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of 
duty in action with the enemy near Cunel, France, 
October 7, 1918. Private Barkley, who was sta- 
tioned in an observation post half a kilometer from 
the German line, on his own initiative, repaired a 
captured enemy machine gun and mounted it in a 
disabled French Tank near his post. Shortly after- 
ward, when the enemy launched a counter-attack 
against our forces. Private Barkley got into the 
tank, waited under the hostile barrage until the 
enemy line was abreast of him and then opened fire, 
cornpletely breaking up the counter-attack and 
killing and wounding a large number of the enemy. 
Five minutes later an enemy seventy-seven milli- 
meter gun opened fire on the tank point blank. One 
shell struck the driver wheel of the tank, but this 
soldier nevertheless remained in the tank and after 
the barrage ceased, broke up a second enemy 
counter-attack, thereby enabling our forces to gain 
and hold Hill 253. Home address, Mrs. Leona 
Barkley, mother, Blairstown, Mo. 

BART, FRANK Private 

Company C, 9th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy near Medeah Farm, 
France, October 3, 1918. Private Bart, being on 
duty as a company runner, when the advance was 
held up by machine gun fire, voluntarily picked up 
an automatic rifle, ran out ahead of the line and 
silenced a hostile machine gun nest, killing the 
German gunners. The advance then continued 
and, when it was again hindered shortly afterward 
by another machine gun nest, this courageous 
soldier repeated his bold exploit by putting the 
second machine gun out of action. Home address. 



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Michael Land, friend, 428 Plane Street, Newark, 
N.J. 

BLACKWELL, ROBERT L Private 

Deceased. Company K, 119th Infantry. For 
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
near Saint Souplet, France, October 11, 1918. 
When his platoon was almost surrounded by the 
enemy, and his platoon commander asked for vol- 
unteers to carry a message calling for reinforce- 
ments, Private Blackwell volunteered for this mis- 
sion, well knowing the extreme danger connected 
with it. In attempting to get thru the heavy shell 
and machine gun fire this gallant soldier was killed. 
Next of kin, James B. Blackwell, father. Hurdle 
Mill, N. C. 

CALL, DONALD M. . . Second Lieutenant 
Tank Corps. For conspicuous gallantry and in- 
trepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 
action near Varennes, France, Sept. 26, 1918. 
During an operation against enemy machine-gun 
nests west of Varrenes, Lieut. Call (then a Corporal) 
was in a tank with an officer, when half the turret 
was knocked off by a direct artillery hit. Choked by 
gas from the high-explosive shell he left the tank 
and took cover in a shell hole 30 yards away. Seeing 
that the officer did not follow, and thinking that he 
might be alive, Lieut. Call returned to the tank 
under intense machine-gun and shell fire and carried 
the officer over a mile under machine-pun fire and 
sniper fire to safety. Home address, Edward P. 
Call, father, 32 Broadway, New York City. 

CHILES, MARCELLUS H. . . , Captain 
Deceased. 356 Infantry. For conspicuous gal- 
lantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of 
duty in action with enemy near LeChampy Bas, 
France, Novernber 3, 1918. When his battalion, of 
which he had just taken command, was halted by 
machine-gun fire from the front and left flank, 
Capt. Chiles picked up the rifle of a dead soldier, 
and, calUng on his men to follow, led the advance 
across a stream, waist deep, in the face of the 
machine-gun fire. Upon reaching the opposite 
bank, this gallant officer was seriously wounded in 
the abdomen by a sniper, but before permitting 
himself to be evacuated, he made complete arrange- 
ment for turning over his command to the next 
senior officer; and under the inspiration of his fear- 
less leadership, his battalion reached its objective. 
Capt. Chiles died shortly after reaching the hos- 
pital. Next of kin, John Home Chiles, 2815 
West 37th Avenue, Denver, Colo. 

COLYER, WILBUR E Sergeant 

Deceased. Company A, First Engineers. For 
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
near yerdun, France, October 9, 1918. Volunteer- 
ing with two other soldiers to locate machine-gun 
nests, Sergt. Colyer advanced on the hostile posi- 
tions to a point where he was half surrounded by 
the nests, which were in ambush. He killed the 
gunner of one gun with a captured German grenade 
and then turned this gun on the other nests, silenc- 
ing all of them before he returned to his platoon. 
He was later killed in action. Next of kin, 
William H. Colyer, father, 202 Helen Avenue, South 
Ozone, Long Island, N. Y. 

COSTIN, HENRY G Privato 

Deceased. Company H, 115th Infantry. For 
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
near Bois de Consenvoye, France, October 8, 1918. 
When the advance of his platoon had been held up 
by machine-gun fire and a request was made for an 
automatic-rifle team to charge the nest. Private 
Costin was the first to volunteer. Advancing with 



his team, under terrific fire of enemy artillery, ma- 
chine guns and trench mortars, he continued after 
all his comrades had become casualties, and he him- 
self had been seriously wounded. His act resulted 
in the capture of about 100 prisoners and several 
machine guns. He succumbed from the the effects 
of his wounds shortly after the accomplishment of 
his heroic deed. Next of kin, Mrs. Hython 
Costin, wife, 615 Mason Avenue, Cape Charles, Va. 

CUKELA, LOUIS .... First Lieutenant 
Fifth Regiment, U. S. M. C. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy near Villers- 
Cotterets, France, July 18, 1918. When his com- 
pany, advancing through a wood, met with strong 
resistance from an enemy strong point, Lieut. 
Cukela (then a sergeant) crawled out from the flank 
and made his way toward the German lines in the 
face of heavy fire, disregarding the warnings of his 
comrades. He succeeded in getting behind the 
enemy position and rushed a machine-gun emplace- 
ment killing or driving off the crew with his bayonet. 
With Gerrnan hand grenades he then bombed out 
the remaining portion of the strong point, capturing 
four men and two damaged machine guna. Home 
address, MinneapoUs, Minn. 

DILBOY. GEORGE Privato 

Deceased. Company H, 103rd Infantry. For 
gallantry and intrepidity in action above and be- 
yond the call of duty near Belleau, France, July 18, 
1918. After his platoon had gained its objective 
along a railroad embankment. Private Dilboy, ac- 
companying his platoon leader to reconnoiter the 
ground beyond, was suddenly fired upon by an 
enemy machine gun from 100 yards. From a stand- 
ing position on the railroad track, fully exposed to 
view, he opened fire at once, but, failing to silence 
the gun, rushed forward with his bayonet fixed 
through a wheat field toward the gun emplacement, 
falling within 25 yards of the gun with his right leg 
nearly severed above the knee and with several 
bullet holes in his body. With courage undaunted 
he continued to fire into the emplacement from a 
prone position, killing two of the enemy and dis- 
persing the rest of the crew. Next of kin, Antone 
Dilboy, father, Massachusetts General Hospital, 
Boston, Mass. 

DOZIER, JAMES C. . . . First Lieutenant 
Company G, 118th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy near Mont- 
brehain, France, October 8, 1918. In command of 
two platoons Lieut. Dozier was painfully wounded 
in the shoulder early in the attack, but he continued 
to lead his men, displaying the highest bravery and 
skill. When his command was held up by heavy 
machine-gun fire, he disposed his men in the best 
cover available, and with a soldier continued for- 
ward to attack a machine gun nest. Creeping up 
to the position in the face of intense fire, he killed 
the entire crew with hand grenades and his pistol 
and a little later captured a number of Germans, 
who had taken refuge in a dugout nearby. Home 
address, John H. Dozier, father, 524 Annafrel Street, 
Rockhill, S. C. 

EGGARS, ALAN LOUIS .... Sergeant 
Machine Gun Company, 107th Infantry. For 
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
near La Catelet, France, September 29, 1918. Be- 
coming separated from their platoon by a smoke 
barrage, Sergt. Eggers, Sergt. John G Latham, and 
Corp. Thos. E. O'Shea took cover in a shell hole well 
within the enemy's lines. Upon hearing a call for 
help from an American tank, which had become dis- 
abled thirty yards from them, the three soldiers left 
their shelter and started toward the tank, under 
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mortars. In crossing the fire-swept area, Corp. 
O'Shea was mortally wounded, but his companions, 
undeterred, proceeded to the tank, rescued a 
wounded officer, and assisted two wounded soldiers 
to cover in a sap of a nearby trench. Sergt. Eggers 
and Sergt. Latham then returned to the tank in face 
of the violent fire, dismounted a Hotchkiss gun and 
took it back to where the wounded men were, keep- 
ing off the enemy all day by effective use of the gun, 
and later bringing it, with the wounded men, back 
to our lines under cover of darkness. Home address, 
John H. Eggers, father, 153 Summit Avenue, Sum- 
mit. N. J. 

ELLIS, MICHAEL B Sergeant 

Company C, 28th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy near Exermont, 
France, October 5, 1918. During the entire day's 
engagement he operated far in advance of the first 
wave of his company, voluntarily undertaking most 
dangerous missions and single-handed attacking and 
reducing machine-gun nests. Flanking one em- 
placement, he killed two of the enemy with rifle 
fire, and captured 17 others. Later, he single- 
handed advanced under heavy fire and captured 27 
persons, including two officers, and 6 machine guns, 
which had been holding up the advance of the com- 
pany. The captured officers indicated the loca- 
tions of 4 other machine guns; he in turn captured 
these, together with their crews, at all times show- 
ing marked heroism and fearlessness. Home ad- 
dress, John J. Ellis, father, 628 Collinsville Avenue, 
East St. Louis. 111. 

FORREST, ARTHUR J Sergeant 

Company D, 354th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the 
call of duty in action with the enemy near Remon- 
ville, France, November 1, 1918. When the ad- 
vance of his company was stopped by bursts of fire 
from a nest of six enemy machine guns, without 
being discovered, he worked his way single-handed 
to a point within fifty yards of the machine-gun 
nest. Charging single-handed, he drove out the 
enemy in disorder, thereby protecting the advance 
platoon from annihilating fire, and permitting the 
resumption of the advance of his company. Home 
address, William Forrest, father. 112 South Maple 
Street, Hannibal, Mo. 

FOSTER, GAREY EVANS .... Sergeant 
Company F, 118th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy near Mont- 
brehain, France, October 8, 1918. When his com- 
pany was held up by violent machine-gun fire from 
a sunken road, Sergt. Foster with an officer went 
forward to attack the hostile machine-gun nests. 
The officer was wounded, but Sergt. Foster con- 
tinued on alone in the face of heavy fire and by 
effective use of hand grenades and his pistol, killed 
several of the enemy and captured eighteen. Home 
address, N. C. Foster, Inman, S. C. 

FUNK. JESSE N Private 

Company L, 354th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy near Bois de 
Bartheville, France, October 31, 1918. Learning 
that two daylight patrols had been caught out in 
No Man's Land, and were unable to return. Private 
Funk and another stretcher bearer, upon their own 
initiative, made two trips five hundred yards be- 
yond our lines, under constant machine-gun fire and 
rescued two wounded officers. Home address, 
Martin Funk, father, Calhan, Colo. 

FURLONG, HAROLD A. . First Lieutenant 

353rd Infantry. For conspicuous gallantry and 

intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 



action with the enemy near Bantheville, France, 
November 1, 1918. Immediately after the opening 
of the attack in the Bois de Bantheville, when his 
company was held up by severe machine-gun fire 
from the front, which killed his company commander 
and several soldiers, Lieut. Furlong, moved out in 
advance of the line with great courage and coolness, 
crossing an open space several hundred yards wide. 
Taking up a position behind the line of machine 
guns, he closed in on them, one at a time, killing a 
number of the enemy with his rifle, putting four 
machine-gun ne-sts out of action and driving twenty 
German prisoners into our lines. Home address, 
Arthur D. Furlong, father, 2950 West Grand Boule- 
vard, Detroit, Mich. 

GAFFNEY. FRANK Private 

Company G, 108th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy near Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918. Private Gaffney, an 
automatic rifleman, pushing forward alone with his 
gun, after all the other members of his squad had 
been killed, discovered several Germans placing a 
heavy machine gun in position. He killed the crew, 
captured the gun, bombed several dugouts, and, 
after killing four more of the enemy with his pistol, 
held the position until reinforcements came up, 
when eighty prisoners were captured. Home ad- 
dress, Wilber Gaffney, father, Capel Street, Lock- 
port, N. Y. 

GREGORY, EARL D Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 116th Infantry. For 
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
at Bois de Consenvove, north of Verdun, France. 
October 8, 1918. With the remark, "I will get 
them," Sergt. Gregory seized a rifle and a trench- 
rnortar shell, which he used as a hand grenade, left 
his detachment of the trench-mortar platoon, and 
advancing ahead of the infantry, captured a ma- 
chine gun and three of the enemy. Advancing still 
farther from the machine-gun nest, he captured a 
75 centimeter mountain howitzer and, entering a 
dugout in the immediate vicinity, single-handed 
captured 19 of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. 
Pearl D. Gregory, mother. Chase City, Va. 

GUMPERTZ, SYDNEY G. . First Sergeant 
Company E, 132nd Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the 
call of duty in action with the enemy in the Bois de 
Forges, France, September 26, 1918. When the ad- 
vancing line was held up by machine-gun fire, Sergt. 
Gumpertz left the platoon of which he was in com- 
mand and started with two other soldiers through 
a heavy barrage toward the machine-gun nest. His 
two companions soon became casualties from burst- 
ing shells, but Sergt. Gumpertz continued on alone 
in the face of direct fire from the machine gun, 
jumped into the nest and silenced the gun, captur- 
ing nine of the crew. Home address, Mrs. Ella 
Gumpertz, wife, 701 West 178th Street, New York 
City. 

HALL, THOMAS LEE Sergeant 

Deceased. Company G, 118th Infantry. For 
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
Montbrehain, France, October 8, 1918. Ha\'ing 
overcome two machine-gun nests under his skillful 
leadership, Sergt. Hall's platoon was stopped eight 
hundred yards from its final objective by machine 
gun fire of particular intensity. Ordering his men 
to take cover in a sunken road, Sergt. Hall advanced 
alone on the enemy machine-gun post and killed 
five members of the crew with his bayonet and 
thereby made possible the further advance of the 
line. While attacking another machine-gun nest 
later in the day, this gallant soldier was mortally 



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wounded. Next of kin, William L. Hall, father. 
R. F. D., No. 4, Fort MUl, S. C. 

HATLER, M. WALDO .... Sergeant 

Company B, 356th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy near Pouilly, 
France, November 8, 1918. When volunteers were 
called for to secure information as to the enemy's 
position on the opposite bank of the Meuse River, 
Sergt. Hatler was the first to offer his services for 
this dangerous mission. Swimming across the 
river, he succeeded in reaching the German lines, 
after another soldier, who had started with him, had 
been seized with cramps and drowned in mid- 
strearn. Alone, he carefully and courageously re- 
connoitered the enemy's positions, which were held 
in force, and again successfully swam the river, 
bringing back information of great value. Home 
address, Troy C. Hatler, father, General Delivery, 
Neosho, Mo. 

HAYS, GEORGE PRICE . . . Lieutenant 
10th Field Artillery. For conspicuous gallantry 
and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty 
in action with the enemy near Greves Farm, France, 
July 14-15, 1918. At the very outset of the unpre- 
cedented artillery bombardment by the enemy of 
July 14-15, his line of communication was destroyed 
beyond repair. Despite the hazard attached to the 
mission of runner, he immediately set out to estab- 
lish contact with the neighboring post of command 
and further established liaison with two French 
batteries visiting their position so frequently that he 
was mainly responsible for the accurate fire there- 
from. While thus engaged, seven horses were shot 
under him and he was severely wounded. His activ- 
ity under most severe fire was an important factor 
in checking the advance of the enemy. Home ad- 
dress, George Hays, father, R. F. D. 4, Okarche, 
Okla. 

HERIOT, JAMES D Corporal 

Deceased. Company I, 118th Infantry. For 
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy at 
Vaux-Andigny, France, October 12, 1918. Corp. 
Heriot with four other soldiers, organized a combat 
group, and attacked an enemy machine-gun nest 
which had been inflicting heavy casualties on his 
company. In the advance two of his men were 
killed, and because of the heavy fire from all sides, 
the remaining two sought shelter. Unmindful of the 
hazard attached to his mission, Corp. Heriot, with 
fixed bayonet, alone charged the machine gun, 
making his way through the fire for a distance of 
thirty yards, and forcing the enemy to surrender. 
During this exploit, he received several wounds in 
the arm, and later in the same day, while charging 
another nest, he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs 
Carrie C. Heriot, mother, R. F. D. No. 1, Provi- 
dence, S. C. 

HILL. RALYN Corporal 

Company H, 129th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the 
call of duty in action with the enemy near Danne- 
voux, France, October 7, 1918. Seeing a French 
airplane fall out of control on the enemy side of the 
Meuse River with its pilot injured, Corp. Hill volun- 
tarily dashed across the foot bridge to the side of the 
wounded man and, taking him upon his back, 
started back to the lines. During the entire exploit 
he was subjected to murderous fire of enemy 
machine guns and artillery, but he successfully ac- 
complished his mission and brought his man to a 
place of safety, a distance of several hundred yards. 
Home address, Mrs. Edna Hill, mother, Oregon, 111. 

HILTON, RICHMOND H. . . . Sergeant 

Company M, 118th Infantry. For conspicuous 

gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 



of duty in action with the enemy at Brancourt. 
France, October 11, 1918. While Sergt. Hilton's 
company was advancing through the village of 
Brancourt it was held up by intense enfilading fire 
from a machine gun. Discovering that this fire 
came from a machine-gun nest at the edge of the 
town, Sergt. Hi ton, accompanied by a few other 
soldiers, but well in advance of them, pressed on 
toward this position, firing with his rifle until his 
ammumtion was exhausted and then with his pistol 
killing SIX of the enemy and capturing ten. In the 
course of this daring exploit, he received a wound 
from a bursting shell which resulted in the loss of 
Ills arm. Home address, J. C. HUton, father, West- 

HOFFMAN, CHARLES F. , Gunnery Sergeant 
49th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C For 
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918 Im- 
Epediately after his company had reached its objec- 
tive on Hill 142 several hostile counterattacks were 
launched against the line before the new position 
had been consolidated. Sergt. Hoffman was at- 
tempting to organize a position on the north slope 
of the hill when he saw 12 of the enemy, armed with 
five light machine guns, crawling toward his group. 
Givmg the alarm, he rushed the hostile detachment, 
bayoneted the two leaders, and forced the others to 
flee, abandoning their guns. His quick action, 
initiative and courage drove the enemy from a 
position from which they could have swept the hill 
with machine-gun fire and forced the withdrawal of 
our troops. Home address, 20 Dresden Street. 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

JOHNSTON. HAROLD I Sergeant 

Company A, 365th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepedity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy near Pouilly, 
France, November 9, 1918. When information was 
desired as to the enemy's position on the opposite 
side of the river Meuse, Sergt Johnston, with 
another soldier, volunteered without hesitation, and 
swam the river to reconnoiter the exact location of 
the enemy. He succeeded in reaching the opposite 
bank, despite the evident determination of the 
enemy to prevent a ci ossing. Having obtained his 
information, he again entered the water for his re- 
turn. This was accomplished after a severe strug- 
gle, which so exhausted him that he had to be as- 
sisted from the water, after which he rendered his 
report of the exploit. Home address, Mrs. Belle 
Renshaw, mother, 1148 Speer Boulevard, Denver 
Colo. 

KARNES, JAMES E Sergeant 

Company D, 117th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy near Estrees, 
France,^ October 8, 1918. During an advance, Sergt. 
Karnes' Company was held up by a machine gun, 
which was enfilading the Une. Accompanied by 
another soldier, he advanced against this position, 
and succeeded in reducing the nest by kilUng three 
and capturing seven of the enemy and their guns. 
Home address, Mrs. Emily Karnes, mother, 2501 
North Broadway Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. 

KATZ, PHILIP C Sergeant 

Company C, 363d Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the 
call of duty in action with the enemy near EcUsfon- 
taine, France, September 26, 1918. After his com- 
pany had withdrawn for a distance of two hundred 
yards on a line with the units on its flanks, Sergt. 
Katz learned that one of his comrades had been left 
wounded in an exposed position at the point from 
which the withdrawal had taken place. Voluntarily 
crossing an area swept by heavy machine-gun fire, 
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carried him to a place of safety. Home address, 
Mrs. Jennie Katz, mother, 71 Parker Avenue, San 
Francisco, Cal. 

KAUFMAN, BENJAMIN .... Sergeant 
Company K, 308th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy in the Forest of 
Argonne, France, October 4, 1918. Sergt. Kaufman 
took out a patrol for the purpose of attacking an 
enemy machine gun which had checked the advance 
of his company. Before reaching the gun he became 
separated from his patrol, and a machine-gun bullet 
shattered his right arm. Without hesitation he ad- 
vanced on the gun alone, throwing grenades with 
his left hand and charging with an empty pistol, 
taking one prisoner and scattering the crew, bring- 
ing the gun and prisoner back to the first-aid sta- 
tion. Home address, Mrs. Anna Kaufman, mother, 
2113 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

KELLY, JOHN J Private 

78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy at 
Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. Pri- 
vate Kelly ran through our own barrage 100 yards in 
advance of the front line and attacked an enemy 
machine gun nest, killing the gunner with a grenade, 
shooting another member of the crew with his pistol, 
and returned through the barrage with 8 prisoners. 
Home address, Mrs. B. L. Kelly, mother, 6149 
Kimball Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

KOCAK, MATEJ Sergeant 

Deceased. Company C, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
C. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity 
above and beyond the call of duty in action with 
the enemy near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. 
When the advance of his battalion was checked by 
a hidden machine-gun nest, he went forward alone, 
unprotected by covering fire from his own men and 
worked in between the German position in the face 
of fire from an enemy covering detachment. Lo- 
cating the machine-gun nest, he rushed it, and with 
his bayonet drove off the crew. Shortly after this, 
he organized 25 French colonial soldiers, who had 
become separated from their command, and led 
them in attacking another machine gun which was 
also put out of action. 

LATHAM, JOHN CRIDLAND . . Sergeant 
Machine Gun Company, 107th Infantry. For 
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
near LeCatelet, France, September 29, 1918. Be- 
coming separated from their platoon by a smoke 
barrage, Sergt. Latham, Sergt. Alan L. Eggers and 
Corp. Thos. E. O'Shea, took cover in a shell hole 
well within the enemy's lines. Upon hearing a call 
for help from an American tank which had becone 
disabled thirty yards from them, the three soldiers 
left their shelter and started toward the tank under 
heavy fire from German machine guns and trench 
mortars. In crossing the fire-swept area, Corp. 
O'Shea was mortally wounded, but his companions, 
undeterred, proceeded to the tank, rescued a 
wounded officer and assisted two wounded soldiers 
to cover in the sap of a nearby trench. Sergt. 
Latham and Sergt. Eggers then returned to the 
tank in the face of the violent fire, dismounted a 
Hotchkiss gun and took it back to where the 
wounded men were, keeping off the enerny all day 
by effective use of the gun, and later bringing it with 
the wounded men, back to our lines, under cover of 
darkness. Home address, Mrs. Mary Garrison, 
aunt, Knotta View, Windomere, Westmoreland, 
England. 

LEMERT. MILO .... First Sergeant 

Deceased. Company G, 119th Infantry. For 



conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. See- 
ing that the left flank of his company was held up, 
he located the enemy machine-gun ernplacement, 
which had been causing heavy casualties. In the 
face of heavy fire, he rushed it single-handed, killing 
the entire crew with grenades. Continuing along 
the enemy trench in advance of the company, he 
reached another emplacement, which he also 
charged, silencing the gun with grenades. A third 
machine-gun emplacement opened upon him from 
the left and with similar skill and bravery, he de- 
stroyed this also. Later, in company with another 
Sergeant, he attacked a fourth machine-gun nest, 
being killed as he reached the parapet of the em- 
placement. His courageous action, in destroying 
in turn four enemy machine-gun nests, prevented 
many casualties among his company, and very 
materially aided in achieving the objective. Home 
address, Mrs. Nellie V. Lemert, wife, Croasville, 
Tenn. 

LOMAN, BERGER Private 

Company H, 132nd Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the 
call of duty in action with the enemy near Consen- 
voye, France, October 9, 1918. When his Company 
had reached a point within one hundred yards of its 
objective, to which it was advancing under terrific 
machine-gun fire. Private Loman voluntarily and 
unaided, made his way forward, after all others had 
taken shelter from the direct fire of an enemy 
machine gun. He crawled to a flank position of the 
gun, and, after killing or capturing the entire crew, 
turned the machine gun on the retreating enemy. 
Home address, Mrs. Anna Loman, mother, 1838 
North Spaulding Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

LUKE, FRANK, JR. . . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 27th Aero Squadron, First Pursuit 
Group. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity 
above and beyond the call of duty in action with the 
enemy near Murvaux, France, September 29, 1918. 
After having previously destroyed a number of 
enemy aircraft within seventeen days, he volun- 
tarily started on a patrol after German observa- 
tion balloons. Though pursued by eight German 
f)lanes which were protecting the enemy balloon 
ine, he unhesitatingly attacked and shot down in 
flames three German balloons, being himself under 
heavy fire from ground batteries and the hostile 
planes. Severely wounded, he descended to within 
fifty meters of the ground, and flying at this low 
altitude near the town of Murvaux, opened fire upon 
enemy troops, killing six and wounding as many 
more. Forced to make a landing, and surrounded 
on all sides by the enemy, who called upon 
him to surrender, he drew his automatic pistol 
and defended himself gallantly until he fell dead 
from a wound in the chest. Next of kin, Frank 
Luke, father, 2200 West Monroe Street, Phoenix, 
Ariz. 

McMURTRY, GEORGE G Major 

308th Infantry. For conspicuous gallantry and 
intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 
action against the enemy at Charlevaux, in the 
Forest D'Argonne, France, October 2 to 8, 1918. 
Capt. McMurtry commanded a battalion which 
was cut off and surrounded by the enemy, and, 
although wounded in the knee by shrapnel on Octo- 
ber 4 and suffering great pain, he continued through- 
out the entire period to encourage his officers and 
men with a resistless optimism that contributed 
largely toward preventing panic and disorder among 
the troops who were, without food, cut off from 
communication with our lines. On October 4 dur- 
ing a heavy barrage, he personally directed and 
supervised the moving of the wounded to shelter 
before himself seeking shelter. On October 6, he 
was again wounded in the shoulder by a German 



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grenade, but continued personally to organize and 
direct the defense against the German attack on the 
position until the attack was defeated. He con- 
continued to direct and command his troops, refus- 
ing relief, and personally led his men out of the posi- 
tion after assistance arrived, before permitting him- 
self to be taken to the hospital on October 8th. 
During this period, the successful defense of the 
position was due largely to his efforts. Home ad- 
dress, 812 Fifth Avenue, New York City. 

MALLON, GEORGE H Captain 

132nd Infantry. For conspicuous gallantry and 
intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 
action with the enemy in the Bois de Forge.se, 
France, September 26, 1918. Becoming separated 
from the balance of his company because of a fog, 
Capt. Mallon, with nine soldiers, pushed forward 
and attacked nine active hostile machine guns cap- 
turing all of them without the loss of a man. Con- 
tinuing on through the woods, he led his men in 
attacking a battery of four 155 MM Howitzers 
which were in action, rushing the position and cap- 
turing the battery and its crew. In this encounter, 
Capt. Mallon personally attacked one of the enemy 
with his fists. Later, when the party came upon 
two more machine guns, this officer sent men to the 
flanks while he rushed forward directly in the face 
of the fire and silenced the guns, being the first one 
of the party to reach the nest. The exceptional 
gallantry and determination displayed by Capt. 
Mallon resulted in the capture of one hundred pris- 
oners, eleven machine guns, four 155MM Howitzers 
and one anti-aircraft gun. Home address, Mrs. 
F. E. G. Mallon, wife, 1931 HaUock Street, Kansas 
City, Kan. 

MANNING, SIDNEY E Corporal 

Company G, 167th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the 
call of duty with the enemy near Breuvannes, 
France, July 28, 1918. When Corporal Manning's 
platoon commander and platoon sergeant had both 
become casualties soon after the beginning of an 
assault on strongly fortified heights overlooking the 
Ourcq River, Corp. Manning took command of his 
platoon, which was near the center of the attacking 
line. Though himself severely wounded, he led for- 
ward the 35 men remaining in the platoon, and 
finally succeeded in gaining a foothold on enemy 
position, during which time he had received more 
wounds and all but seven of his men had fallen. 
Directing the consolidation of the position, he held 
off a large body of the enemy only 50 yards away 
by fire from his automatic rifle. He declined to 
take cover until the fine had been entirely consoli- 
dated with the line of the platoon on the flank, when 
he dragged himself to shelter, suffering from nine 
wounds in all parts of the body. Home address, 
Mrs. Lizzie Manning, mother, Flomaton, Ala. 

MESTROVITCH, JAMES I. , . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Company C, 111th Infantry. For 
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy at 
Fismetter, France, August 10, 1918. Seeing his 
Company Commander lying wounded thirty yards 
in front of the line, after his company had with- 
drawn to a sheltered position behind a stone wall, 
Serg. Mestrovitch voluntarily left cover and 
crawled through heavy machine gun and shell fire 
to where the oflficer lay. Sergt. Mestrovitch took 
the officer upon his back and crawled back to a 
place of safety, where he administered first aid 
treatment, his exceptional heroism saving the 
officer's life. Next of kin, Peter I. Mestrovitch, 
brother, 1928 Tulare Street, Fresno, Cal. 

MILES, L. WARDLAW .... Captain 

308th Infantry. For conspicuous gallantry and 

intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 

action with the enemy near Reullon, France, Sep- 



tember 14, 1918. Capt. Miles volunteered to lead 
his company in hazardous attack on a commanding 
trench position near the Aisne Canal, which other 
troops had previously attempted to take without 
success. His company immediately met with in- 
tense machine-gun fire, against which it had no 
artillery assistance but Capt. Miles proceeded the 
first wave and as.sisted in cutting a passage through 
the enemy's wire entanglements. In so doing he 
was wounded five times by machine-gun bullets, 
both legs and one arm being fractured, whereupon 
he ordered himself placed on a stretcher and had 
himself carried forward to the enemy trench in order 
that he might encourage and direct his company, 
which by this time had suffered numerous casualties. 
Under the inspiration of this officer's indomitable 
spirit his men held the hostile position and consoli- 
dated the front line after an action lasting two 
hours, at the conclusion of which Capt. Miles was 
carried to the aid station against his will. Home 
address, Mrs. L. Wardlaw Miles, Princeton, N. J. 

MILLER, OSCAR F Major 

Deceased. 361st Infantry. For conspicuous gal- 
lantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of 
duty in action with the enemy near Gesnes, France, 
September 28, 1918. After two days of intense 
physical and mental strain, during which Maj. 
Miller had led his battalion in the front line of the 
advance, through the forest of Argonne, the enemy 
was met in a prepared position south of Gesnes. 
Though almost exhausted, he energetically reorgan- 
ized his battalion and ordered an attack. Upon 
reaching open ground, the advancing line began to 
waver in the face of machine-gun fire from the front 
and flanks and direct artillery fire. Personally lead- 
ing his command group forward between his front 
line companies, Maj. Miller inspired his men by 
personal courage and they again pressed on toward 
the hostile position. As this officer led the renewed 
attack, he was shot in the right leg, but he never- 
theless staggered forward at the head of his com- 
mand. Soon afterwards he was shot in the right 
arm but he continued the charge, personally cheer- 
ing his troops on through the heavy machine-gun 
fire. Just before the objective was reached he re- 
ceived a wound in the abdomen, which forced him 
to the ground, but he continued to urge his men on, 
telling them to push on to the next ridge and leave 
him where he lay. He died from his wounds a few 
days later. Next of kin, Mrs. Oscar F. Miller, 
wife, 1727 West 51st Street, Los Angeles, Cal. 

NEIBAUR, THOS. C Private 

Company M, 167th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action against the enemy near Landers 
St. Georges, France, October 16, 1918. On the 
afternoon of October 16, 1918, when the Cote de 
Chatillon had just been gained after Isitter fighting, 
and the summit of that strong bulwark in the 
Krienhilde Stellung was being organized. Private 
Neibaur was sent out on patrol with his automai.io 
rifle squad to enfilade enemy machine-gun nests. As 
he gained the ridge, he set up his automatic rifle and 
was directly thereafter wounded in both legs by 
fire from a hostile machine gun on his flank. The 
advance wave of the enemy troops counter-attack- 
ing had about gained the ridge, and although prac- 
tically cut off and surrounded, the remainder of his 
detachment being killed or wounded, this gallant 
soldier kept his automatic rifle in operation to such 
effect that by his own efforts and by fire from the 
skirmish line of his company at least one hundred 
yards in his rear, the attack was checked. The 
enemy wave being halted and lying prone four of 
the enemy attacked Private Neibaur at close 
quarters. These he killed. He then moved alone 
among the enemy lying on the ground about him, in 
the midst of the fire from his own lines, and by cool- 
ness and gallantry captured eleven prisoners at the 
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brought them back to our lines. The counter attack 
in full force was arrested, to a large extent, by the 
single efforts of this soldier whose heroic exploits 
took place against the skyline in full view of his 
entire battalion. Home address, James C. Neibaur, 
father, Sugar City, Idaho. 

O'SHEA, THOS. E Corporal 

Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 107th Infan- 
try. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity 
above and beyond the call of duty in action with 
the enemy near Lecatelet, France, September 29, 
1918. Becoming separated from their platoon by a 
smoke barrage, Corp. O'Shea, with two other sol- 
diers, took cover in a shell hole wall within the 
enemy's lines. Upon hearing a call for help from 
an American tank which had become disabled 
thirty yards from them, the three soldiers left their 
shelter and started toward the tank, under heavy 
from from German machine guns and trench mor- 
tars. In cros.sing the fire-swept area, Corp. O'Shea 
was mortally wounded and died of his wounds 
shortly afterward. Next of kin, Thomas E. 
O'Shea, 587 Springfield Avenue, Summit, N. J. 

PECK, ARCHIE A Private 

Company A, 307th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy in the Argonne 
Forest, France, October 6, 1918. While engaged 
with two other soldiers on patrol duty, he and his 
comrades were subjected to the direct fire of an 
enemy machine gun, at which time both his com- 

E anions were wounded. Returning to his company, 
e obtained another soldier to accompany him, to 
assist him in bringing in the wounded men. His 
assistant was killed in the exploit, but Private Peck 
continued on, twice returning, and safely bringing 
in both men, being under terrific machine-gun fire 
during the entire journey. Home address, J. A. 
Peck, father, 445 Division Street, Hornell, N. Y. 

PERKINS, MICHAEL J Private 

Deceased. Company D, 101st Infantry. For 
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy at 
Belieu Bois, France, October 27, 1918. He volun- 
tarily and alone crawled to a German "pill-box" 
machine-gun emplacement from which grenades 
were being thrown at his platoon. Awaiting his 
opportunity, when the door was again opened and 
another grenade thrown, he threw a bomb inside, 
bursting the door open; and then, drawing his 
trench knife, rushed into the emplacement. In 
a hand-to-hand struggle he killed or wounded sev- 
eral of the occupants and captured about 25 pris- 
oners, at the same time silencing seven machine 
guns. Next of kin, Mrs. Abbie Perkins, mother, 
247 E Street, South Boston, Mass. 

PIKE, EMERY J. . . . Lieutenant-Colonel 
Deceased. Division Machine Gun Officer, 82nd 
Division. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepid- 
ity above and beyond the call of duty in action with 
the enemy near Vandieres, France, September 15, 
1918. Having gone forward to reconnoiter new 
machine-gun position, Colonel Pike offered his as- 
sistance in re-organizing advance Infantry Units, 
which had become disorganized, during a heavy 
artillery shelling. Colonel Pike succeeded in locat- 
ing only about twenty men, but with these he ad- 
vanced and when later joined by several infantry 
platoons, rendered inestimable service in estabUsh- 
ing outposts, encouraging all by his cheerfulness, in 
spite of the extreme danger of the situation. When 
a shell had wounded one of the men in the outpost. 
Colonel Pike immediately went to his aid and was 
severely wounded himself when another shell burst 
in the same place. While waiting to be brought to 
the rear. Colonel Pike continued in command, still 
retaining his jovaal manner of encouragement, di- 
recting the re-organization until the position could 



be held. The entire operation was carried on under 
terrific bombardment and the example of courage 
and devotion to duty, as set by Colonel Pike, estab- 
lished the highest standard of morale and confidence 
to all under his charge. The wounds he received 
were the cause of his death. Next of kin, Martha 
Agnes Pike, daughter, 1806 Tenth Street, Des 
Moines, la. 

POPE, THOMAS A Corporal 

Company E, 131st Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy at Hamel, France, 
July 4, 1918. Corp. Pope's company was advancing 
behind the tanks when it was halted by hostile 
machine-gun fire. Going forward alone, he rushed a 
machine-gun nest, killed several of the crew with his 
bayonet, and, standing astride of his gun, held off 
the others until reinforcements arrived and captured 
them. Home address, J. J. Pope, brother, 6946 
11th Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

PRUITT, JOHN H Corporal 

Deceased. 78th Company, 6th Regirnent, U. S. 
M. C. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity 
above and beyond the call of duty in action with 
the enemy at Blanc Mont Ridge, France. October 
3, 1918. Corp. Pruitt, single-handed, attacked two 
machine guns, capturing them and killing two of 
the enemy. He then captured 40 prisoners in a dug- 
out nearby. This gallant soldier was killed soon 
afterward by shell fire while he was sniping at the 
enemy. Next to kin, Mrs. Belle Pruitt, mother, 
Phoenix, Ariz. 

REGAN, PATRICK . . . Second Lieutenant 
115th Infantry. For conspicuous gallantry and 
intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 
action with the enemy at the Bois De Consenvoye, 
France, October 8, 1918. While leading his platoon 
against a strong enemy machine-gun nest which 
had held up the advance of two companies Lieut. 
Regan divided his men into three groups, sending 
one group to either flank, and he himself attacking 
with an automatic rifle team from the front. Two 
of the team were killed outright while Lieut. Regan 
and the third man were seriously wounded, the 
latter unable to advance. Although severely 
wounded, Lieut. Regan dashed with empty pistol 
into the machine-gun nest, capturing thirty Aus- 
trian gunners and four machine guns. This gallant 
deed permitted the companies to advance, avoiding 
a terrific enemy fire. Despite his wounds, he con- 
tinued to lead his platoon forward until ordered to 
the rear by his commanding officer. Home address, 
Francis Regan, brother, 2634 Gleason Avenue, Los 
Angeles, Cal. 

ROBB, GEORGE S. . . . First Lieutenant 
369th Infantry. For conspicuous gallantry and 
intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 
action with the enemy near Sechault, France, Sep- 
tember 29-30, 1918. While leading his platoon m 
the assault on Sechault, Lieut. Robb was severely 
wounded by machine gun fire, but rather than go to 
the rear for proper treatment, he remained with his 
platoon, until ordered to the dressing station by his 
commanding officer. Returning within forty-five 
minutes, he remained on duty throughout the entire 
night, inspecting his lines and establishing outposts. 
Early the next morning he was again wounded, once 
again displaying his remarkable devotion to duty, 
by remaining in command of his platoon. Later the 
same day a bursting shell added two more wounds, 
the same shell killing his commanding officer and 
two officers of his company. He then assumed 
command of the company and organized its position 
in the trenches. Displaying wonderful courage and 
tenacity at critical times, he was the only officer of 
his battalion who advanced beyond the town and, 
by clearing machine gun and sniping posts, con- 
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their objective. His example of bravery and forti- 
tude, and his eagerness to continue with his mission 
despite severe wounds set before the enhsted men of 
his command a most wonderful standard of morale 
and self-sacrifice. Home address, Mrs. Thomas 
Robb, mother, 308 South 12th Street, Salina, Kan. 

ROBERTS, HAROLD W. . . . Corporal 

Deceased. Company A, 344th Battalion, Tank 
Corps. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity 
above and beyond the call of duty in action with the 
enemy in the Montrebeau Woods, France, October 
4, 1918. Corp. Roberts, a tank driver, was moving 
his tank into a clump of bushes to afford protection 
to another tank which had become disabled. The 
tank slid into a shell hole, ten feet deep, filled with 
water, and was immediately submerged. Knowing 
that only one of the two men in the tank could 
escape, Corp. Roberts said to the gunner, "Well, 
only one of us can get out and out you go," where- 
upon he pushed his companion through the back 
door of the tank and was himself drowned. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Frederick Zeile, aunt, 1050 Green 
Street, San Francisco, Calif. 

SAMPLER, SAMUEL M Sergeant 

Company H, 142nd Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy near St. Etienne, 
France, October 8, 1918. His company, having 
suffered severe casualties during an advance under 
machine-gun fire, was finally stopped. Sergt. 
Sampler, then a Corporal, detected the position of 
the enemy machine guns on an elevation. Armed 
with German hand-grenades which he had picked 
up, he left the line, and rushed forward in the face 
of heavy fire, until he was near the hostile nest, 
where he grenaded the position. His third grenade 
landed among the enemy, killing two, silencing the 
machine guns and causing the surrender of 28 Ger- 
mans, whom he sent to the rear as prisoners. As a 
result of his act the company was immediately en- 
abled to resume the advance. Home address, L. S. 
L. S. Sampler, father, Mangum, Okla. 

SANDLIN, WILLIE Sergeant 

Company A, 132nd Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty with the enemy at Bois de Forges, France, 
September 26, 1918. Sergt. Sandlin showed con- 
spicuous gallantry in action at Bois de Forges, 
France, on September 26, by advancing alone di- 
rectly on a machine-gun nest which was holding up 
the line with its fire. He killed the crew with a 
grenade and enabled the line to advance. Later in 
the day, Sergt. Sandhn attacked alone and put out 
of action two other machine-gun nests, setting a 
splendid example of bravery and coolness to his 
men. Home address, John Sandlin, brother, Hyden, 
Ky. 

SAWELSON, WILLIAM .... Sergeant 
Deceased. Company M, 312th Infantry. For 
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy at 
Grandpre, France, October 26, 1918. Hearing a 
wounded man in a shell hole some distance away 
calling for water, Sergt. Sawelson, upon his own 
initiative left shelter and crawled through heavy 
machine-gun fire to where the man lay, giving him 
what water he had in his canteen. He then went 
back to his own shell hole, obtained more water and 
was returning to the wounded man, when he was 
killed by a machine-gun bullet. Next of kin, 
Jacob Sawelson, 315 North 5th Street, Harrison, 
N.J. 

SEIBERT, LLOYD M Sergeant 

Company F, 364th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy near Epinonville, 



France, September 26, 1918. Suffering from illness, 
Sergt. Seibert remained with his platoon and led his 
men with the highest courage and leadership under 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire. With two other 
soldiers, Sergt. Seibert charged a machine gun em- 
placement in advance of his Company, he himself 
killing one of the enemy with a shot gun and cap- 
turing two others. In this encounter, he was 
wounded, but he, nevertheless, continued in action 
and when a withdrawal was ordered, he returned 
with the last unit, assisting a wounded comrade. 
Later in the evening he volunteered and carried in 
wounded until he fainted from exhaustion. Home 
address, George Seibert, father, R. F. D. No. 1, 
Salinas, Cal. 

SKINKER, ALEXANDER R. . , . Captain 
Deceased. 138th Infantry. For conspicuous gal- 
lantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of 
duty in action with the enemy at Cheppy, France, 
Sept. 26, 1918. Unwilling to sacrifice his men when 
his company was held up by terrific machine-gun 
fire from iron "pill boxes" in the Hindenburg line, 
Capt. Skinker personally led an automatic rifleman 
and a carrier in an attack on the machine guns. The 
carrier was killed instantly, but Capt. Skinker 
seized the ammunition and continued through an 
opening in the barbed wire, feeding the automatic 
rifle until he, too, was killed. Next of kin, 6464 
Elenwood Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 

SLACK, CLAYTON K Private 

Company D, 124th Machine Battalion. For con- 
spicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and be- 
yond the call of duty in action with the enemy near 
Consenvoye, France, October 8, 1918. Observing 
German soldiers under cover fifty yards away on 
the left flank. Private Slack upon his own initiative 
rushed them with his rifle and single-handed, cap- 
tured ten prisoners and two heavy type machine 
guns, thus saving his company and neighboring 
organizations from heavy casualties. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Jennie Mae Slack, mother, Lampaon, 
Wis. 

SMITH, FRED E. . . . Lieutenant-Colonel 
Deceased. 308th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy near Binarville, 
France, September 28, 1918. When communication 
from the forward regimental post of command to 
the battalion leading the advance had been 
interrupted temporarily by the infiltration of 
small parties of the enemy armed with machine 
guns. Col. Smith personally led a party of 
two other officers and ten soldiers and went 
forward to re-establish runner posts and carry am- 
munition to the front line. The guide became con- 
fused and the party strayed to the left flank beyond 
the outpost of supporting troops, suddenly coming 
under fire from a group of enemy machine guns 50 
yards away. Shouting to the other members of his 
party to take cover, this officer, in disregard of his 
own danger, drew his pistol and opened fire on the 
German gun crew. About this time he fell, severely 
wounded in the side, but, regaining his footing, he 
continued to fire on the enemy until most of the 
men in his party were out of danger. Refusing 
first-aid treatment, he then made his way in plain 
view of the enemy to a hand-grenade dump and re- 
turned under continued heavy machine-gun fire for 
the purpose of making another attack on the enemy 
emplacements. As he was attempting to ascertain 
the exact location of the nearest nest he again fell, 
mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. Clara Rip- 
ley Smith, wife, 3015 Fourteenth Street, Washing- 
ton, D. C. 

TALLEY, EDWARD R Sergeant 

Company L, 117th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
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France, October 7, 1918. Undeterred by seeing 
several comrades killed in attempting to put a hos- 
tile machine-gun neat out of action, Sergt. Talley 
attacked the position single-handed. Armed only 
with a rifle, he rushed the nest in the face of intense 
enemy fire, killed or wounded at least six of the 
crew, and silenced the gun. When the enemy at- 
tempted to bring forward another gun and ammuni- 
tion, Sergt. Talley drove them back by effective fire 
from his rifie. Home address, Mrs. Ellen Talley, 
mother, R. F. D. No. 1, Russellville, Tenn. 

TURNER, HAROLD L Corporal 

Company F, 142nd Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy near St. Etienne, 
France, October 8, 1918. After his platoon had 
started the attack, Corp. Turner assisted in organ- 
izing a platoon, consisting of the Battalion Scouts, 
runners, and a detachment of Signal Corps. As 
second in command of this platoon, he fearlessly led 
them forward through heavy enemy fire, contin- 
ually encour.aging the men. Later he encountered 
deadly machine-gun fire, which reduced the strength 
of his command to but four men, and these were 
obliged to take shelter. The enemy machine-gun 
emplacement, twenty-five yards distant, kept up a 
continual fire from four machine guns. After the 
fire had shifted momentarily, Corp. Turner rushed 
forward with fixed bayonet and charged the posi- 
tion alone, capturing the strong point, with a com- 
plement of fifty Germans and four machine guns. 
His remarkable display of courage and fearlessness 
was instrumental in destroying the strong point, the 
fire from which had blocked the advance of hia 
company. Home address, C. F. Turner, father, 
Seminole, Okla. 

TURNER, WILLIAM B. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 105th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy near Ronnsoy, 
France, September 27, 1918. Lieut. Turner led a 
small group of men to the attack, under terrific 
artillery and machine-gun fire, after they had be- 
come separated from the rest of the company in the 
darkness. Single-handed, he rushed an enemy 
machine gun, which had suddenly opened fire on 
his group, and killed the crew with his pistol. He 
then pressed forward to another machine-gun post 
twenty-five yards away and had killed one gunner 
himself by the time the remainder of the detachment 
arrived and put the gun out of action. With the 
utmost bravery he continued to lead his men over 
three lines of hostile trenches, cleaning up each one 
as they advanced, regardless of the fact that he had 
been wounded three times, and killed several of the 
enemy in hand-to-hand encounters. After his pistol 
ammunition was exhausted, this gallant officer 
seized the rifle of a dead soldier, bayonetted several 
members of a machine-gun crew, and shot the 
others. Upon reaching the fourth line trench, which 
was his objective, Lieut. Turner captured it with the 
nine men remaining in his group, and resisted a hos- 
tile counter attack until he was finally surrounded 
by the enemy and killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
William Turner, mother, 25 Hinckley Street, Dor- 
chester, Mass. 

VAN lERSAL. LOUIS Sergeant 

Company M, 9th Infantry. For conspicuous gal- 
lantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of 
duty in action with the enemy at Mouzon, France, 
November 9, 1918. While a member of the recon- 
naissance patrol sent out at night to ascertain the 
condition of a damaged bridge, Sergt. Van lersal 
volunteered to lead a party across the bridge in the 
face of heavy machine-gun and rifle fire from a 
range of only 75 yards. Crawling over the debris 
of the ruined bridge, he came upon a trap, which 
gave away and precipitated him into the water. In 
spite of the swift current he succeeded in swimming 



across the stream and found a lodging place among 
the timbers on the opposite bank. Disregarding the 
enemy fire, he made a careful investigation of the 
hostile position by which the bridge was defended 
and then returned to the other bank of the river re- 
porting this valuable information to the battalion 
commander. Home address, Mrs. Maria Van Rooey, 
mother, Dussan, Holland. 

VILLEPIGUE. JOHN C Corporal 

Company M, 118th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy at Vaux-Andigny, 
France, October 15, 1918. Having been sent out 
with two other soldiers to scout through the 
village of Vaux-Andigny, he met with strong 
resistance from enemy machine-gun fire, which 
killed one of his men, and wounded the other. 
Continuing his advance without aid, five hundred 
yards in advance of his platoon, and in the 
face of machine-gun and artillery fire, he encoun- 
tered four of the enemy in a dugout, whom he at- 
tacked and killed with a hand grenade. Crawling 
forward to a point one hundred fifty yards in ad- 
vance of his first encounter, he rushed a machine- 
gun nest, killing four and capturing six of the enemy, 
and taking two light machine guns. After being 
joined by his platoon, he was severely wounded in 
the arm. Home address, Mrs. P. T. Villepigue, 
mother, 1517 Lyttleton St., Camden, S. C. 

WAALKER, REIDAR Sergeant 

Company A, 105th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
near Ronssoy, France, September 27, 1918. In the 
face of heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, he 
crawled forward to a burning British tank, in which 
some of the crew were imprisoned, and succeeded in 
rescuing two men. Although the tank was then 
burning fiercely and contained ammunition which 
was likely to explode at any time, this soldier imme- 
diately returned to the tank, and entering it, rnade 
a search for the other occupants, remaining until he 
satisfied that there were no more living men in the 
tank. Home address, Thorlief Waalker, Noretrand, 
Norway. 

WARD. CALVIN JOHN .... Private 
Company D, 117th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the 
call of duty in action with the enemy near Estrees, 
France, October 8, 1918. During an advance, Pri- 
vate Ward's company was held up by a machine 
gun, which was enfilading the line. Accompanied 
by a non-commissioned officer, he advanced against 
this post, and succeeded in reducing the nest by 
killing three and capturing seven of the enemy and 
their guns. Home address, Mrs. Laura Ward, 
mother, 749 First North Street, Morristown, Tenn. 

WEST, CHESTER H. . . . First Sergeant 
Company D, 363rd Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action near Bois de Cheppy, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918. While making his way through 
a thick fog with his automatic rifle section, his ad- 
vance was halted by direct and unusual machine- 
gun fire from two guns. Without aid, he at once 
dashed through the fire and attacking the nest, 
killed two of the gunners, one of whom was an offi- 
cer. This prompt and decisive hand-to-hand en- 
counter on his part enabled his company to advance 
farther without the loss of a man. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary H. Thornton, mother, Idaho Falls, 
Idaho. 

WHITTLESEY, CHARLES W. . . . Major 
Now Lieut. Col., 30Sth Infantry. For conspicu- 
ous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the 
call of duty in action with the enemy northeast of 



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Binarville, in the Forest D'Argonne, France, Octo- 
ber 2-7, 1918. Although cut off for five days from 
the remainder of his division. Major Whittlesey 
maintained his position which he had reached under 
orders received for an advance, and held his com- 
mand consisting originally of 463 officers and men, 
of the 308th Infantry and of Company K of the 
307th Infantry, together, in the face of superior 
numbers of the enemy during the five days. Major 
Whittlesey and his command were thus cut off and 
no rations or other supplies reached him in spite of 
determined efforts which were made by his division. 
On the fourth day Major Whittlesey received from 
the enemy a written proposition to surrender, which 
he treated with contempt, although he was at that 
time out of rations and had suffered a loss of about 
fifty per cent of killed and wounded of his command 
and was surrounded by the enemy. Home address, 
Frank R. Whittlesey, father, 38 Pomeroy Avenue, 
Pittsfield, Mass. 

WICKERSHAM, J. HUNTER . 2nd Lieutenant 
Deceased. 353rd Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call 
of duty in action with the enemy near Limey, 
France, September 12, 1918. Advancing with his 
platoon during the St. Mihiel offensive, Lieut. 
Wickersham was severely wounded in four places 
by the bursting of a high explosive shell. Before re- 
ceiving any aid for himself he dressed the wounds of 
his orderly, who was wounded at the same time. 
He then ordered and accompanied the further ad- 
vance of his'platoon, although weakened by the loss 
of blood. His right hand and arm being disabled by 
wounds, he continued to fire his revolver with his 
left hand until exhausted by loss of blood. He fell 
and died from his wounds before aid could be ad- 
ministered. Next of kin, Mrs. W. E. Damon, 
mother, 3416 Colfax Boulevard, Denver, Colo. 

WOLD. NELS Private 

Deceased. Company I, 138th Infantry. For 
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
near Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. Private 
Wold rendered most gallant service in aiding the 
advance of his company, which had been held up 
by machine-gun nests, advancing with one other 
soldier and silencing the guns, bringing with him, 
upon his return, eleven prisoners. Later the same 
day he jumped from a trench and rescued a comrade 
who was to be shot by a German officer, killing the 
officer during the exploit. His actions were entirely 
voluntarily and it was while attempting to rush a 
fifth machine-gun nest that he was killed. The ad- 
vance of his company was mainly due to his great 



courage and devotion to duty. Next of kin, Mrs. 
T. E. Wold, mother, Mcintosh, Minn. 

WOODFILL, SAMUEL . . . Lieutenant 

60th Infantry. For conspicuous gallantry and 
intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 
action with the enemy at Cunel, France, October 
12, 1918. While Lieut. Woodfill was leading his 
company against the enemy, his line came under 
heavy machine-gun fire, which threatened to hold 
up the advance. Followed by two soldiers at 
twenty-five yards, this officer went out ahead of his 
first line toward a machine-gun nest and worked his 
way around its flank, leaving the two soldiers in 
front. When he got within ten yards of the gun it 
ceased firing and four of the enemy appeared, three 
of whom were shot by Lieut. Woodfill. The fourth, 
an officer, rushed at Lieut. Woodfill, who attempted 
to club the officer with his rifle. After a hand-to- 
hand struggle, Lieut. Woodfill killed the officer with 
his pistol. His company thereupon continued to 
advance until shortly afterward another machine- 
gun nest was encountered. Calling on his men to 
follow, Lieut. Woodfill rushed ahead of his line -in 
the face of heavy fire from the nest, and, when sev- 
eral of the enemy appeared above the nest, he shot 
them, capturing three other members of the crew 
and silencing the gun. A few minutes later this 
officer for the third time demonstrated conspicuous 
daring by charging another machine gun position, 
kilUng five men in one machine-gun pit with his 
rifle. He then drew his revolver and started to 
jump into the pit when two other gunners only a few ■ 
yards away turned their gun on him. Failing to 
kill them with his revolver, he grabbed a pick lying 
nearby and killed both of them. Inspired by the 
exceptional courage displayed by this officer, his 
men pressed on to their objective under severe shell 
and machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Blossom 
Woodfill, 167 Alexandria Pike, Fort Thomas, Ky. 

YORK, ALVIN C Corporal 

Company G, 328th Infantry. For conspicuous 
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the 
call of duty in action with the enemy near Chatel- 
Chehery, France, October 8, 1918. After his 
platoon had suffered heavy casualties and three 
other non-commissioned officers had become casual- 
ties, Corp. York assumed command. Fearlessly 
leading seven men, he charged, with great daring, a 
machine-gun nest which was pouring deadly and 
incessant fire upon his platoon. In this heroic feat, 
the machine-gun nest was taken together with four 
enemy officers 128 men and several guns. Home 
address, Mrs. Mary Brooks York, mother, PaJl 
Mall, Tenn. 




THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS 



DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS 

BY direction of the President, and with the approval of Congress, The Distinguished 
Service Cross was awarded by the commanding general of the American Expeditionary 
Forces to the following officers and enlisted men of the American Expeditionary Forces for 
the acts of gallantry appearing after each man's name: 



AAMODT, MORRIS Sergeant 

Company K, 148th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, November 
3, 1918. Sergt. Aamodt advanced alone thr9Ugh 
violent artillery fire to reconnoiter the new position 
to be occupied by his company beyond the L'Escaut 
River. He made the reconnaissance and returned 
with valuable information for his company com- 
mander, but was wounded while advancing to the 
new position with his company. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Hanna Aamodt, mother, Deer Park, Wis. 

AAMOT, ARTHUR Sergeant 

Company D, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 29, 
1918. Sergt. Aamot had sought cover in a shell 
hole, after a difficult advance in the face of heavy 
machine-gun fire, when he observed distress signals 
from a tank nearby, on which concentrated artillery 
and machine-gun fire was being directed by the 
enemy. Leaving his shelter, Sergt. Aamot pro- 
ceeded through the fire to the tank, where he found 
a wounded man, whom he courageously carried to 
safety. Home address, G. T. Aamot, father, Saco, 
Mont. 

AARONSON, JULIUS Private 

Company G, 109th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Apremont, France, October 
7, 1918. When his company was suddenly fired 
upon by enemy machine guns during an advance 
and forced to seek shelter Pvt. Aaronson remained 
in the open under a continuous shower of machine- 
gun bullets, caring for eight wounded men, dressing 
their wounds and securing their evacuation. For 
the following act of extraordinary heroism in action 
near Apremont, France, on the same date, Pvt. 
Aaronson is awarded one bar to be worn with the 
distinguished-service cross: Having become sep- 
arated from his company and wounded by a bullet 
which pierced his helmet, Pvt. Aaronson advanced 
alone on a machine-gun nest across an open field in 
broad daylight, killed the gunner and captured two 
of the crew, whom he pressed into the service of 
carrying wounded. Home address, Tillie Aaronson, 
Bister, 71 First Street, New York City, N. Y. 

ABBOTT, GEORGE C Sergeant 

Company A, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
tember 12, 1918. He saved the life of a soldier who 
was directly under the fire of an enemy machine gun 
by rushing the gun, killing the gunner, and captur- 
ing the gun. His gallant conduct inspired the men 
of his platoon to continue the advance. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Carrie Abbott, 613 E. Commanche St., 
Norman, Okla. 

ABBOTT, ROBERT L Corporal 

3d Supply Train. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Chateau-Thierry, France, May 31 to June 
4, 1918. Wounded in the hand by a bursting shell, 
he voluntarily drove a motorcycle, carrying mes- 
sages and information to and from French and other 
headquarters. He was without sleep for 36 hours 
and constantly passed through hostile machine-gun 
and ihell fire. Home address, Mrs. Ella Stinnett, 
mot.ier, R. F. D. 3, Denison, Tex. 

ABELE, HERBERT A. . First Lieutenant 

324th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Ville-en-Woevre, France, November 9, 
1918. Lieut. Abele voluntarily went through an 
intense machine-gun barrage at great personal risk 
in order to rescue a wounded soldier. Home ad- 



dress, Charles Abele, 624 Mississippi Avenue, Mem- 
phis, Tenn. 

ABERNATHY, CHARLES V. Second Lieutenant 
Sixth Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Thiaucourt, France, September 14, 
1918. Commanding the regimental pioneer 
platoon, Lieut. Abernathy led it and the Stokes 
Mortar Platoon as Infantry, and overcame a 
machine-gun nest, capturing several machine guns 
and disposing of the crew. He continued to ad- 
vance under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, until 
he fell wounded in the head, hip and leg. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Charles V. Abernathy, wife, 705 Divi- 
sion Street, Key West, Fla. 

ABERNATHY, THOMAS J. . Second Lieutenant 
147th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Vourbin, France, July 
15, 1918. Lieut. Abernathy, while on patrol duty, 
attacked an enemy plane at close range, firing 100 
rounds at a distance of from 50 to 200 yards. He 
followed the German ship down and saw it fall out 
of control, and as he turned he found five enemy 
planes diving at him. Without hesitation he took 
the offensive and fired 200 rounds into enemy ships 
at not more than 15 to 20 yards. He observed 
tracer bullets entering the bodies of the enemy air- 
craft, but owing to the violence of the combat he did 
not have time to observe whether any of his force 
were shot down. Fighting vigorously, he succeeded 
in dispersing the enemy ships and making a safe 
landing within his own lines, although his own en- 
gine and plane was almost shot to pieces. Home 
address, Mrs. J. S. Abernathy, West Pembroke, Me. 

ABRAMS, ROLAND W Private 

Company K, 313th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crepion, France, November 
3, 1918. While carrying a message from battalion 
to regimental headquarters, Pvt. Abrams was seri- 
ously injured in the lungs and eyes by concentrated 
mustard gas, but he continued on his mission and re- 
ported back to battalion headquarters before seeking 
medical attention. Home address, Mrs. Helen 
Lillian Abrams, wife, 3405 Mondowmin Avenue, 
Baltimore, Md. 

ABRUM, WILLIAM Corporal 

Company H, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
Corp. Abrum remained at his post, bombing in- 
coming German boats with hand grenades, although 
wounded during the battle. Home address, Mrs. 
Mable Schofield, sister, 308 Orange Street, Newark, 
N.J. 

ACHENBACK, MAX Private 

Deceased. Company A, 2d Machine Gun Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
F16ville, France, October 5, 1918. When his gun 
squad had received orders to withdraw to a better 
position, because of the intense fire to which they 
were subjected, the retreat was delayed because the 
gunner had been wounded. Pvt. Achenback rushed 
to the gun and endeavored to remove it, but while 
thus engaged he received severe wounds in the arms, 
legs, and stomach which shortly after caused his 
death. Next of kin. Miss Emile Achenback, sister, 
171 Vane Street, Revere, Mass. 

ACHESON, WILLIAM CHALMERS . . 

Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. 320th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 



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extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juyin, 
France, October 14, 1918. Seeing a flank position 
exposed by the non-arrival of an infantry regiment, 
Lieut. Acheson promptly moved his four guns to the 
position and held off a strong attack by the enemy. 
During the action 30 prisoners were taken, but 
nearly all his platoon had been killed or wounded. 
Lieut. Acheson personally operated a gun and, 
although wounded, poured a most effective fire into 
the ranks of the enemy, continuing until he died 
from loss of blood. Next of kin, Rev. T. H. Acheson, 
Pittsburgh, Pa. 

ACKERS, DEANE E. . . Second Lieutenant 
16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Soissons, France, July 22, 1918. Lieut. 
Ackers assumed command of several detachments 
which were nearly surrounded by superior forces of 
the enemy, and with singular gallantry and leader- 
ship fought his way through the enemy lines back 
to our positions. Home address, H. E. Ackers, 
father, Abilene, Kans. 

ACKLEY, FRANCIS Corporal 

Company D, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
1918. After his company had suffered severe losses 
from an enemy machine gun, Corp. Ackley volun- 
teered to silence it single-handed. Advancing from 
the flank, under heavy sniping fire, he surprised the 
crew, killed the three gunners with his pistol and 
then turned the machine gun on the enemy, cover- 
ing the advance of his detachment to the position 
and inflicting several losses on the hostile troops. 
Home address, Thomas Ackley, uncle, 656 Lake 
Street, Elmira, N. Y. 

ACKLEY, GEORGE Sergeant 

Company L, 14Sth Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
tember 27, 1918. While leading his platoon, Sergt. 
Ackley stormed and destroyed two machine-gun 
nests. Later he again displayed utter disregard for 
his personal safety when he extricated his platoon 
from a perilous position, forcing a passage through 
the enemy and rejoining the remainder of the com- 

Eany. Home address, John R. Ackley, 168 Mul- 
erry Avenue, Pomeroy, Ohio. 

ACKLEY, JAMES Private 

Company A, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918. Even after he had been painfully 
wounded, Private Ackley remained on duty during 
the attack, performing his mission as runner, until 
ordered to the dressing station by his commanding 
officer. Home address, Annie Ackley, mother, 
Siegel, Pa. 

ACKLEY, WARD M Captain 

363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Very, France, September 27th, 1918. 
Exposing himself to heavy machine-gun and artil- 
lery fire in leading his platoon forward, Capt. Ackley 
(then a lieutenant) himself captured a machine-gun 
nest, killing seven of the enemy with his automatic 
pistol. Home address, Mrs. Margaret Ackley, wife, 
1517 East Ninth Street, North Portland, Ore. 

ADAIR, RUSSEL K Private 

Company B, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fontaines, France, Novem- 
ber 7, 1918. Pvt. Adair, accompanied by three 
other soldiers volunteered and went out under 
heavy machine-gun and artillery fire to rescue a 
wounded comrade. Failing in the first attempt they 
again tried, and this time succeeded in bringing the 
wounded man to shelter. Home address, Mrs. Eliza 
Adair, mother, Tolesboro, Ky. 



ADAIR, WILLIAM R. . . First Sergeant 

Company C, 315th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucen, 
France, October 24, 1918. After being severely 
gassed, Sergt. Adair stayed at his post and ran his 
telephone lines. Through a terrific artillery barrage 
he remained on duty, though he was blinded and 
could hardly talk, until his organization was re- 
lieved. Home address, Mrs. Lora Adair, mother. 
Fort Gibson, Okla. 

ADAMKEWIT, WACLAN . . . Private 
Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, July 
14-15, 1918. Frank Adamkewit repeatedly volun- 
teered and delivered messages under heavy gas and 
shell bombardment over routes where all previous 
runners had either been killed or wounded. Home 
address, Julian Adamkewit, 175 Meeker Avenue. 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

ADAMS, EDWARD Private 

Company E, Ninth Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferine, France, 
October 6, 1918. After all the other runners in his 
company had become casualties, Private Adams 
carried numerous messages through heavy barrages 
and maintained communication with battalion 
headquarters at a critical moment in the operations. 
Home address, Mrs. Grace Riggin, aunt, 617 Grove 
Avenue, Petersburg, Va. 

ADAMS, FRANK H Colonel 

38th Infantry. Near Dormans, France, on July 
15, 1918, he was conspicuous for gallantry in action 
when, with courage and forcefulness and without 
regard to his personal safety, he voluntarily organ- 
ized detachments of units other than his own and 
led them into effective combat. Home address, 
Adelaide M. Adams, 611 Pacific Avenue, At- 
lantic City, N. J. 

ADAMS, FRED W. . . . First Lieutenant 
16th Infantry, 1st Division. For Extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 22, 
1918. During the violent fighting of July 22, 1918, 
he distinguished himself by his courage, judgment, 
and efficient leadership. After the strength of the 
regiment had been seriously reduced by losses, he 
took command of a large number of the remaining 
troops, disposed them in effective positions, walking 
up and down the lines under constant fire from the 
enemy, and by his example of coolness and bravery 
inspired his men to hold the positions they had 
gained. Home address, Mrs. Fred W. Adams, Ivy 
Depot, Albermarle Co., Va. 

ADAMS, HARRY J Sergeant 

Company K, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Bouillonville, France, Septem- 
ber 12-13, 1918. He followed a retreating German 
into a house in the town of Bouillonville and, ascer- 
taining that the enemy had entered a dugout, fired 
the remaining two shots in his pistol through the 
door and ordered the surrender of the occupants. 
By his bravery, coolness, and confidence he cap- 
tured single-handed approximately 300 prisoners, 
including seven officers. Home address, Miss 
Mayme Hunter, friend, 1531 Prytania Street. New 
Orleans, La. 

ADAMS, JAMES P. . . . First Lieutenant 
78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont 
Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. Voluntarily lead- 
ing four soldiers through a heavy barrage, Lieut. 
Adams attacked and killed a machine-gun crew, 
which was enfilading his company first hne. His 
wilUngness, fearlessness, and great courage niade 
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guns, which were holding up the advance of his 
company. Home address, J. H. Adams, father, 
416 West Avenue, North Augusta, S. C. 

ADAMS, JAMES S Private 

Company M, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Mon Plaisir Farm, north of 
Thiaucourt, France, September 22, 1918. Disre- 
garding his own personal safety, he went to an open 
field, swept by heavy machine-gun fire, to the assist- 
ance of an officer who had been wounded during the 
withdrawal of his company from a raid. He 
bandaged the officer's wound and carried him to 
shelter, thereby saving the officer's life. Home 
address, Mrs. Fannie Adams, mother, 10 Halstead 
Street, Arlington, N. J. 

ADAMS, JOHN C Captain 

Deceased. 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Crezancy, France, July 15, 
1918. Capt. Adams was gassed to such an extent 
that he vomited several times in his gas mask and 
had to lie on top of his dugout under heavy shell fire 
to get sufficient air. He refused to leave his post for 
medical treatment and remained to direct the move- 
ments of his company during the entire day. He 
was killed in action July 25, 1918. Next of kin, 
Mrs. K. R. Adams, mother, Crockett House, 
Nutley, N. J. 

ADAMS, JOHN Q, . . . Second Lieutenant 
9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Medeah Ferme, France, October 3, 1918. 
Lieut. Adams remained on duty after receiving two 
shrapnel wounds in arm, and continued to lead 
platoon to its objective. He directed to consolida- 
tion of his position and the reorganization of his 
platoon before finally reporting to the aid station 
eight hours after being wounded. Home address, 
Mrs. A. G. Beager, 28 Fourth Street, KaUspell, 
Mont. 

ADAMS, QUINCY Corporal 

Company C, 320th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Xon Hill, 
France, September 13, 1918. Facing intense 
machine-gun fire, he went forward with another 
soldier for two hundred yards and rescued a 
wounded infantryman who had fallen when the 
patrol he was with had been forced back by hostile 
fire. Corporal Adams showed utter disregard for 
personal danger. Home address, Charles Adams, 
father, Limestone, Mo. 

ADAMS, ROLAND LEE . First Lieutenant 
327th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Sommerance, France, October 16-18, 
1918. During an attack he led his company 
through a heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. 
When he had advanced more than a kilometer in 
front of the other troops in the vicinity he found 
his flank exposed to terrific fire, which made it 
necessary to draw back the right wing for connec- 
tion with nearest division. He personally placed 
each group in position and was at all times exposed 
to sniper and machine-gun fire. Even after being 
seriously gassed he volunteered for duty in the 
front line. Home address, David Adams, Jack- 
son, Ala. 

ADAMS, SAMUEL T. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 140th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Exermont, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. After all the other officers of his com- 
pany had become casualties, Lieut, ."^dams reorgan- 
ized his company and led it brilliantly in the assault 
on the town of Exermont. He was killed later 
during the consolidation of the new position. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Salhe G. Adams, 901 Belmont Avenue, 
CaldweU, Idaho. 



ADAMSKI, JIOZEF Corporal 

Company C, 320th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois des Ogon, France, 
October 9, 1918. Rushing ahead of his advancing 
lines, exposed to heavy enemy fire, Corp. Adamski 
discovered a trail which was not being covered by 
enemy fire, and through which men could pass in 
safety. He returned with this valuable information 
to his company commander, his action permitting 
his company to safely pass through the zone. Home 
address, Mrs. Jiozef Adamski, mfe, 3545 Mulberry 
Way, Pittsburgh. Pa. 

ADELHELM HUGO C. . Sergeant (First Class) 
Company C, lOSth Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Octo- 
ber 8, 1918. While a member of a working party, 
engaged in building a bridge across the Meuse River, 
Sergeant Adelhelm, with another soldier, volun- 
teered to cross the river in order to handle g\iy-ropes, 
though there were two enemy machine-gun nests on 
the opposite bank, within 100 meters of the bridge 
site. Though his gas mask was rendered useless in 
crossing the river, he remained for more than two 
hours under a bombardment of gas and high-explos- 
ive shell and machine-gun fire until the work was 
completed. Home address, Charles Adelhelm, 
father, 6240 Vernon Avenue, Chicago, III. 

ADELSPBERGER, EARL .... Sergeant 
Company C, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 9, 
1918. In charge of a reconnaissance patrol. Ser- 
geant Adelspberger led his command far into enemy 
lines, until he encountered intense flanking machine 
gun fire. Having guided his men to cover, he con- 
tinued to advance alone, until he discovered the 
source of the enemy fire, after which he returned to 
his men, and started back to our Unes. On the re- 
turn he stopped and assisted a badly wounded man, 
picking him up and carrying him to safety, at the 
same time guiding his patrol in safety to the lines. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary Adelspberger, mother, 
Carey, Ohio. 

ADKISSON, SAMUEL P. . Second Lieutenant 
39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Septsarges, France, October 10, 1918. 
Leading his platoon through an unusually heavy 
barrage Lieut. Adkisson filled a gap on the right 
flank which was until then exposed. From this 
point he attacked and captured several machine 
guns and 20 prisoners. During an attack he was 
badly gassed and his platoon reduced in strength to 
six men, but he held his position under a murderous 
crossfire of artillery and machine guns until relieved 
three days later. Home address, Mrs. Louise 
Adkisson, mother, 920 Westlake Avenue, Los An- 
geles, Cal. 

ADLER, J. O Major 

306th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at St. Juvin, France, October 14, 1918. Ac- 
companied by another officer, Maj. Adler was super- 
vising the work of clearing the enemy from St. 
Juvin where they suddenly came upon a party of 
the enemy numbering 150. Firing on the enemy 
with his pistol, Maj. Adler ran toward the party, 
calling on them to surrender. His bravery and good 
markmanship resulted in the capture of 50 Germans, 
and the remainder fled. Home address, H. C. Adler, 
father, Chattanooga Times, Chattanooga, Tenn. 



ADLER, NICK . 
Supply Company, 
traordinary heroism 
of Fismes, France, 
the operations near 
period of 12 days, 
meals to the firing 
due to enemy shell 



Wagoner 

120th Field Artillery. For ex- 
in action near St. Gilles, south 
August 8-20, 1918. Through 
the Vesle River, covering a 
Wagoner Adler delivered hot 
battery at great personal risk 
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all roads leading to them were subject to frequent 
enemy fire, but this soldier on every occasion de- 
livered the meals to the battery without delay. 
Home address, Pete Adler, father, 320 Maple Street, 
Eau Claire, Wis. 

ADREAN, CHARLES H. . . First Sergeant 
Deceased. Company A, 107th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, 
September 29, 1918. While commanding part of 
his company he was wounded in the head, but con- 
tinued to direct his men, reorganizing a detachrnent 
of soldiers and establishing a Une of defense in a 
trench. Later, while going to the assistance of 
some members of his command who had pushed far 
to the front, he was again hit in the shoulder and 
severely wounded. His heroic and voluntary disre- 
gard of self in order to save his comrades set a splen- 
did example to all ranks. He has since died of the 
wounds received in this action. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Chas. H. Adrean, wife, 712 South Street, Utica, 
N. Y. 

ADSIT, HENRY Captain 

Machine Gun Company, 107th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Le Catelet, 
France, September 29, 1918. While leading a 
platoon of heavy machine guns through a smoke 
screen and under terrific fire, he suddenly became 
pocketed in the midst of the enemy machine-gun 
strongholds. He personally went forward and, 
with the aid of bombs and the effective use of his 
pistol, made possible the holding of the position 
until a defense was organized. Home address, Mrs. 
Henry Adsit, wife. Park Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 

AFFATATO, EPIFANIO . . . •. Private 
Company C, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. After being severely wounded by flying 
shrapnel Pvt. Affatato took shelter in a shell hole 
somewhat in advance of his company, from which 
he had become separated in the fog and smoke. Ho 
saved the lives of four of his wounded comrades who 
were occupying the shell hole by throwing live 
grenades, which had been tossed into the shell hole 
by members of his own company in the rear, into 
the enemy's lines. Home address, Epifanio Affa- 
tato, 472 Park Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

AHEARN, TIMOTHY Corporal 

Company C, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 27, 
1918. After all of the officers and sergeant had be- 
come casualties, Corp. Ahearn took command of hia 
company, leading it through the remainder of the 
day's action with great bravery and ability. Late 
in the day he went to the rescue of a wounded officer 
and succeeded in bringing him to a place of safety 
through a terrific machine-gun fire. Home address, 
Mrs. B. P. Ahearn, mother, Poplar Street, New 
Haven, Conn. 

AIELLO, ANTONIO Private 

Company A, 4th Machine Gun Battalion. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
July 19, 1918. He voluntarily left the safety of the 
trench, advanced nearly a hundred yards in the 
open under heavy artillery fire, and carried back to 
safety a severely wounded marine. Home address, 
Miss Annis Aiello, Buenos Aires, Argentine. 

AIRD, WILLIAM A Major 

348th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action between the Meuse River and 
the Argonne Forest, France, September 26, to 
October 4, 1918, Maj. Aird repeatedly reorganized 
the Infantry on the left flank of his division sector, 
and by hia sound tactics and good judgment kept 
the attack progressing against snipers, machine-gun 
nests, and artillery. He personally on several occa- 



sions went forward to reconnoiter and then led the 
attack against the discovered positions. He cap- 
tured three enemy 77-millimeter guns, and by sight- 
ing through the bore, turned their fire on hostile em- 
placements and machine-gun nests, destroying 
many such nests. His fearlessness, courage and 
initiative were an inspiration and example to those 
under him, and to his efforts much of the splendid 
progress on this portion of the field was due. Home 
address, Mrs. Ora Belle Aird, Ingleside Apartments, 
Tacoma, Wash. 

AKERS, EDGAR W. . . Second Lieutenant 
308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Binarville, France, September 28, 1918. 
During the advance in the Argonne Forest, France. 
Lieut. Akers, having been severely wounded, led his 
platoon in a successful assault on two rnachine-gun 
nests, thereby aiding the advance of hia battalion 
sergeant. Home address, Harriet C. Akers, Mc- 
Dougall and Southwick, Seattle, Wash. 

AKINS. BENNIE A Sergeant 

Company A, 52d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Munster, Alsace, September 
12-13, 1918. In repulsing a raid on our trenches, 
Corp. Akins seized an automatic rifle and pursued 
the Germans across No Man's Land in the face of 
converging fire of several enemy machine guns. 
Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Dolvin Akina, Union 
Point, Ga. 

ALBRECHT, GEORGE W. . . . Sergeant 
Company G, 5th Ammunition Train. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Septsarges, France, 
October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell struck 
some pyrotechnics stored in the ammunition dump 
of his organization, Sergt. Albrecht directed and as- 
sisted in the removable of inflammable material and 
placing the fire under control. Through his coolness 
and courage, the destruction of a large quantity of 
near-by ammunition was avoided. Home address, 
Joseph Albrecht, father, 446 Nineteenth Street, 
East MoUne. 111. 

ALBRIGHT, FRED C Captain 

Medical Detachment, 353rd Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Xammea, 
France, September 13th, 1918. When the battalion 
on the left of his own met with such heavy fire, as 
it was attempting to take up its position, that it 
was forced to withdraw, leaving many wounded 
men behind. Captain Albright, with fearless disre- 
gard for his own safety, went to the adjoining area, 
and, under continued heavy artillery fire, cared for 
all the wounded who had been left there. Home 
address, Mrs. Anna C. Albright, wife, Garland, 
Kana. 

ALDRICH, PERRY H. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Air Service, observer, 135th Aero 
Squadron. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near St. Mihiel, France, October 29, 1918. Lieut. 
Aldrich, observer, with First Lieut. E. C. Landen, 
volunteered and went on an important mission for 
the corps commander without the usual protection. 
Forced to fly at an altitude of 1,000 meters because of 
poor visibiUty, soon after crossing the lines they en- . 
countered an enemy rumpler plane and forced it to 
the ground. On returning they attacked another 
rumpler and drove it off. After completing their 
mission and seeing an enemy observation tower on 
lake Lachaussee, they re-entered enemy territory 
and fired upon it. Immediately attacked by seven 
enemy planes (Fokker type). A combat followed in 
which Lieut. Aldrich was mortally wounded. Next 
of kin, Rev. Leonard Aldrich, father, Essex Junc- 
tion, Vt. 

ALDRIDGE, JOS. S., JR. . Private (First Class) 
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heroism in action near Vieville-en-Hay, France, Sep- 
tember 24-25, 1918. On the night of September 
24-25 Pvt. Aldridge repeatedly carried messages be- 
tween his company and battalion headquarters 
through a heavy barrage. He also took the place of 
a wounded litter bearer and assisted in bringing in 
wounded under shell fire. Home address, Joseph S. 
Aldridge, Sr., father, 424 Cherry Street, Elizabeth, 

N. y. 

ALE, JOHN H First Lieutenant 

Company M, 355th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action north of Flirey, France, Septem- 
ber 12, 1918. After having been badly wounded 
early in the action, losing his right hand and being 
wounded in both legs and the chest, he returned to 
his platoon and addressed the men, telling them he 
was unable to go with them, but that he had confi- 
dence in their ability to go ahead without him, and 
urged them to sustain the high reputation of the 
platoon, company, and battalion, thereby inspiring 
his men with his own personal courage to advance. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary V. Ale, R. F. D., Nobles- 
ville, Ind. 

ALEKNO, FRANK Private 

Deceased. Company B, 23d Infantry. While a 
member of a patrol of three men on April 21, 1918, 
he attacked a hostile patrol of seven men, and 
although fatally wounded continued in action until 
the hostile patrol was driven back and the officers 
commanding it, with a noncommissioned oflBcer, 
was killed. Although mortally wounded, he carried 
a message for assistance to a point 200 yards away. 
Died April 21, 1918. Next of kin, Anthony Knopo, 
uncle, 75 Concord Street, Lawrence, Mass. 

ALEXANDER, ARTHUR H. First Lieutenant 
96th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action on September 4, 1918. 
While on a bombing expedition with other planes 
from his squadron he engaged in a running fight over 
hostile territory with a superior number of enemy 
battle planes from Friauville to Lamorville, France, 
he was seriously wounded in the abdomen by a 
machine-gun bullet, and his observer was shot 
through the legs. Although weak from pain and 
loss of blood, Lieut. Alexander piloted his plane 
back to his own airdrome and concealed the fact of 
his injury until after his observer had been cared 
for. Home address, Mrs. Stella H. Alexander, Box 
105, Wellesley, Mass. 

ALEXANDER, LEON A. . Private (First Class) 
Company B, 348th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Eclisefon- 
taine, France, September 27-October 1, 1918. Pri- 
vate Alexander repeatedly carried messages between 
his company and battalion posts of command, 
through heavy artillery and snipers' fire. Home ad- 
dress, A. F. Alexander, father, National City, Cal. 

ALEXANDER, MEARL C. . . . Corporal 
Deceased. Headquarters Company, 5th Regi- 
ment, U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau- 
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the suprerne 
proof of that extraordinary heroism which will 
serve as an example to hitherto untried troops. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Anna Dean, sister, 27 Ellsworth 
Avenue, Sharon, Pa. 

ALEXANDER, ROBERT . . Major-General 
77th Division. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Grand Pre, France, October 11, 1918. 
During the advance in the Argonne Forest and at a 
time when his forces were fatigued by the stress of 
battle and a long period of active front-line service, 
Maj.-Gen. Alexander visited the units in the front 
line, cheering and encouraging them to greater 
efforts. Unmindful of the severe fire to which he 
was subjected, he continued until he had inspected 



each group. His utter disregard of danger and in- 
spiring example resulted in the crossing of the Aire 
and the capture of Grand Pre and St. Juvin. Home 
address, Mrs. Robert Alexander, wife, Willard 
Court, Seventeenth and Willard Streets, N.W., 
Washington, D. C. 

ALEXANDER, STIRLING CAMPBELL . 

First Lieutenant 

Pilot, Air Service, 99th Aero Squadron. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action in the region of Landrea- 
et-St. Georges, France, October 6, 1918. Lieut. 
Alexander, with Lieut. Atwater, observer on a 
photographic mission, was forced back by seven 
enemy pursuit planes. A few minutes later he re- 
turned over the lines, and while deep in enemy ter- 
ritory was cut off by 12 enemy planes (Pfals Scouts). 
He maneuvered his plane to give battle, and so ef- 
fectively managed the machine that he with his ob- 
server were able to destroy one, and forced the 
others to withdraw. With his observer severely 
wounded, he managed to bring his plane safely back 
to his own aerodome, with his mission completed. 
Home address, Mrs. Lucien Hugh Alexander, 
mother. Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. 

ALEXANDER, THOMAS L. . First Lieutenant 
327th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Ch&tel-Ch6h€ry, France, October 8, 
1918. Leading the first attack wave, he was pain- 
fully wounded in the mouth. He continued on 
through the heavy fire for a distance of 2,000 
yards until his objective was reached. Organizing 
his position and consolidating his men, he remained 
in command, though very weak from exhaustion 
and loss of blood, refusing treatment until relieved. 
Home address, Frank D. Alexander, brother, Char- 
lotte, N. C. 

ALLAMONG, ISAAC F Corporal 

Company I, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Malbroucke, France, October 
8, 1918. He displayed exceptional daring in captur- 
ing single-handed 3 guns and 20 prisoners. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Mary AUamong, mother, Winchester, Va. 

ALLEN, ABE L Corporal 

Company B, 28th Infantry. During a heavy 
bombardment of the front line near Cantigny, 
France, May 22, 1918, although severely injured by 
the explosion of a shell which buried two comrades, 
he promptly and courageously dug them out with 
his hands and took them to shelter, being subjected 
all the time to severe fire of shell and shrapnel. 
Home address, Mrs. Lucy Allen, Leesville, La. 

ALLEN, CHARLES B. . Second Lieutenant 

Company A, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Baulny, France, September 
26-29, 1918. Lieutenant Allen, although sick as a 
result of being gassed in the advance of Vanquois, 
refused to be evacuated and remained with his com- 
pany, assuming command when its captain was 
called to command the battalion, leading his com- 
pany with exemplary courage and skill in the attack 
on Baulny, on the evening of September 27, driving 
beyond the place and L'Esperance to the ravine 
north of the latter place, with one exception the far- 
thest north reached by any considerable force that 
night; rejoined the battalion on the morning of the 
28th and led his company successfully in the ad- 
vance to Bois de Montrebeau, and on the morning 
of September 29, to Exermont, in which advance he 
was seriously and painfully wounded, but again re- 
fused to be evacuated. Holding Exermont until a 
superior officer ordered him to retire, he thereafter 
resolutely held his company on the line in Bois de 
Montrebeau until the ordered withdrawal the eve- 
ning of September 29, when he was evacuated by 
order. Home address, Mrs. Charles B. Allen, 2716 
South Fifty-ninth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 



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ALLEN, CHARLES W Sergeant 

Company E, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bantheville, France, October 
23, 1918. During a fight between his company and 
superior force of the enemy Sergt. Allen observed a 
machine gun in action on the flank of his platoon. 
He charged the emplacement and captured the crew 
of six men. Home address, Mrs. Vinay Allen, 
t)rummond, Okla. 

ALLEN, CLARENCE E. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
1918. Lieutenant Allen displayed exceptional cour- 
age, bravery and self-sacrifice by moving about the 
woods in which his platoon was quartered during a 
heavy bombardment, placing his men in safe dug- 
outs and rendering aid to wounded men under an 
intense shelling of high explosives and gas shells. 
He was killed while in the execution of this mission. 
Next of kin, Clarence E. Allen, father, 929 First 
Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah. 

ALLEN, FRED Sergeant 

Company B, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 28- 
30, 1918. During the attack and defense of Can- 
tigny, Sergeant Allen established an automatic rifle 
post, 75 yards in front of our lines, and, under heavy 
machine-gun and shell fire of the enerny. He had 
previously rendered invaluable aid in fearlessly 
crawling from shell hole to shell hole, to aid wound- 
ed comrades. Home address, Mrs. Lottie Jacobs, 
sister, 1330 Q Street, Bedford. Ind. 

ALLEN, GARDNER PHILIP . First Lieutenant 
Coast Artillery Corps, observer, 8th Aero Squad- 
ron. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Thiaucourt, France, October 9, 1918. Lieut. Allen, 
observer, was vnth First Lieut. Edward Russell 
Moore, pilot, took advantage of a short period of 
fair weather during generally unfavorable atmos- 
pheric conditions to undertake a photographic mis- 
sion behind the German lines. Accompanied by 
two protecting planes, they had just commenced 
their mission when they were attacked by eight 
enemy planes, which followed them throughout 
their course, firing at the photographic plane. 
Lieut. Moore, pilot, with both flying wires cut by 
bullets, a landing wire shot away, his elevators rid- 
dled with bullets, and both wings punctured, con- 
tinued on the prescribed course, although it made 
him an easy target. Lieut. Allen was thus enabled 
in the midst of the attack to take pictures of the 
exact territory assigned, and he made no attempt 
to protect the plane with his machine guns. Dis- 
playing entire disregard for personal danger and 
steadfast devotion to duty, these two officers suc- 
cessfully accomplished their mission. Home ad- 
dress, George C. Allen, father, 618 Church Street, 
Flint, Mich. 

ALLEN, JOSEPH E Corporal 

Company B, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brabrant, France, October 8, 
1918. Corp. Allen, in company with four other 
soldiers, attacked and captured eight machine guns, 
together with their crews, in the face of determined 
resistence. Home address, Mrs. Martha E. Allen, 
mother, 920 Third Avenue, Highland Park, Rich- 
mond, Va. 

ALLEN, LESLIE Corporal 

Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
tember 28, 1918. Responding to a call for volun- 
teers, Corp. Allen, with five others, advanced 400 
yards beyond their front to bring in wounded com- 
rades. They succeeded in rescuing seven of their 
men and also in bringing in the dead body of a 



lieutenant while exposed to terrific machine-gun 
fire. Home address, Mrs. Henry Schutler, Box 85, 
Hawthorne, CaUf. 

ALLEN, OLIVER Major 

16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the Forest of Argonne, France, October 
4-11, 1918. Capt. (now Maj.) Allen remained in 
command of his company after he had been wound- 
ed and took command of the battalion and led it 
forward, under heavy fire from artillery and machine 
guns, taking and holding all objectives. Home 
address, Mrs. Oliver Allen, wife, 600 West One 
hundred and ninety second Street, New York, N. Y. 

ALLEN, WILLIAM Y Private 

Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
October 3, 1918. Pvt. Allen, together with four 
other men, charged a machine-gun nest containing 
three heavy machine guns and captured the three 
guns and twenty prisoners. Home address, Mrs. 
F. A. Bishop, sister, 671 Hedgewood Avenue, 
Atlanta, Ga. 

ALLEX, JAKE Corporal 

Company H, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
9, 1918. He displayed personal bravery and leader- 
ship in a high degree by taking command of his 
platoon when his platoon commander was wounded. 
Pushing forward on a machine-gun nest, he person- 
ally bayonetted five of the enemy, and when his 
bayonet was broken, used the butt end of his rifle, 
capturing the remainder of the crew. Home address, 
Anthony Allex, brother, 4350 S. Ashland Avenue, 
Chicago, 111. 

ALLEY, ARVLE H Sergeant 

Company M, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Samogneux, France, October 
12, 1918, and October 15, 1918. On October 12 
Sergt. Alley repeatedly exposed himself while aiding 
wounded comrades under terrific bombardment. 
On October 15 he fearlessly entered the wood and 
drove back enemy detachments before they could 
place machine guns on the flank of his battalion. 
Home address, J. T. Morris, uncle, Radford, Va. 

ALLISON, CARL OSCAR . . . Sergeant 

Company C, 312th Machine-gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in the Argonne Forest, 
November 2, 1918. In the face of direct machine- 
gun fire not more than 40 yards distant, Sergt. 
Allison mounted a machine gun and succeeded in 
knocking out one of the enemy guns and taking 25 
prisoners. Although seriously wounded during 
this most gallant exploit, he remained at his gun 
and ably assisted the advancing infantry, until 
weakness and loss of blood forced him to go to the 
rear. Home address, Mrs. Freda Allison, mother, 
1212 Morse Street NE., Washington, D. C. 

ALLMAN, FRANK Corporal 

Company A, 305th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Beaumont, France, November 
5, 1918. Corp. AUman and a comrade were severely 
wounded by the explosion of a shell. Corp. AUman 
administered first aid to his companion, hirnself re- 
fusing medical attention. He then carried the 
wounded man through the heavily shelled town to 
a dressing station. Although again wounded by 
machine-gun fire, he continued to assist the man, 
refusing medical attention until his comrade had 
been attended to. Home address, Bessie Allman, 
sister. Big Stone Gap, Va. 

ALMON, EARL Captain 

16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Fl^ville, France, October 4, 1918. After 
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oflScers had been killed or wounded, Capt. Almon 
(then first lieutenant), battalion adjutant, took 
command, and although wounded by high explosive 
fire, reorganized the battalion under violent artillery 
and machine-gun fire and continued the advance. 
Although twice counterattacked, he reached and 
held his objective. Home address, Mrs. Sarah J. 
Marsey, Warm Springs, Ark. 

ALONZO, EUGENE Private 

Machine-Gun Company, 364th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, 
France, September 27, 1918, and October 4, 1918. 
On September 27 Pvt. Alonzo, with two other 
soldiers, volunteered and went 300 yards beyond 
our outpost lines, through heavy shell fire, to bring 
in a wounded private of his regiment. On October 
4 he remained in the open, under heavy shrapnel and 
high explosive fire, giving first aid to our wounded 
men until he was wounded by shrapnel. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Louise M. Pinon, sister, 1311 South 
Hill Street, Los Angeles, Calif. 

ALSUP, JULIAN W Private 

78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont, 
France, October 3, 1918. When the advance of 
their company was held up by enfilading fire from 
a hostile machine-gun nest, Pvt. Alsup, with 3 
other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank attack 
on the nest with bombs and rifles, killing 3 members 
of the crew and capturing 25 others, together with 
3 machine guns. Home address, Mrs. Margaret 
Alsup, mother, 528 N. 2nd Street, Nashville, Tenn. 

AMES, OLIVER, JR. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 165th Infantry. During the fighting 
at Meurcy Farm, near Villers-sur-Fere, France, 
July 27-28, 1918, his heroic leadership was an in- 
spiration to his command. He fought gallantly 
until on the last day he was killed while going for- 
ward voluntarily through machine-gun and sniper's 
fire to the assistance of his battalion commander. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Oliver Ames, 96 Ames Bldg., 
Boston, Mass. 

AMES, PATRICK Corporal 

Deceased. Company M, 165th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. 
Georges, France, October 14-18, 1918. Under 
direct fire from enemy machine guns. Corporal 
Ames made four trips across open ground, carry- 
ing messages during the attack on Landres-et-St. 
Georges. On the night of October 17, Corporal 
Ames accompanied a patrol sent out to penetrate 
the enemy's line and showed exceptional coolness 
in covering the retirement of the patrol under 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire. On the following 
night, being in charge of another similar patrol, 
this soldier was mortally wounded, but he again 
displayed superior courage and leadership in with- 
drawing his men without further casualties. Next 
of kin, Michael Ames, father, Strokeston, County 
Roscommon, Ireland. 

AMMONS, GEORGE H Sergeant 

Battery A, 124th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Remonville, France, 
October 31, 1918. While in charge of the limbers 
and horses of a platoon sent to the front line infan- 
try trenches, Sergt. Ammons, although himself 
wounded, took the place of a driver who had fallen 
from his horse. He refused medical attention until 
all the pieces were in position and the limbers and 
horses taken to a place of safety. Home address, 
Roy Ammons, brother, 154 South Western Avenue, 
Chicago, 111. 

AMORY, THOMAS D. . . Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 

heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 2, 

1918. Lieut. Amory took out a patrol of 64 men, 



penetrating the enemy lines for the purpose of re- 
connoitering terrain, over which an advance was to 
be made on the following morning. When his patrol 
was fired on by machine guns from all sides, this 
officer led three of his men forward to clear the 
machine-gun nests, placing the rest of his men under 
cover. He succeeded in overcoming one of these 
nests and killing the crew, but as he was advancing 
on another gun, located in a house about 10 yards 
away, Lieut. Amory was killed by a machine-gun 
bullet, his last words being, "We will take that nest 
or die trying." Next of kin, E. J. Amory, father, 
Dupont Building, Wilmington, Del. 

ANDERSON, CHARLES L 

Sergeant (First Class) 

306th Field Signal Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Haudiomont, France, No- 
vember 10, 1918. Sergt. Anderson worked inces- 
santly during a very heavy enemy barrage, keeping 
up the lines of communication between the regiment 
and battalions in the field. He was often buried in 
debris and knocked down by shell explosions, and 
was both wounded and gassed, but bravely con- 
tinued his work. Home address, August Anderson, 
father, 77 Elm Street, Mayville, N. Y. 

ANDERSON, EMORY E Private 

Company K, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ploissy, France, July 19, 
1918. Disregarding a painful wound in the shoul- 
der. Private Anderson kept his automatic rifle in 
action and remained in the advance, until ordered 
to the rear. Home address, Peyton D. Yopp, friend, 
Nashville, Ga. 

ANDERSON, ERNEST E. Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company F, 1st Gas Regiment. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Moulin de 
Gufinoville, France, September 26, 1918. Private 
Anderson, with three other soldiers, advanced 
nearly 200 yards over an open hillside exposed to 
machine-gun fire and carried two wounded men to 
the protection of a near-by trench. Pvt. Anderson 
has since been killed in action. Next of kin. Chris- 
tian Anderson, 706 Chestnut Street, Anaconda, 
Mont. 

ANDERSON, FRANK E Sergeant 

Deceased. Company G, 111th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Grezancy, 
France, July 16, 1918. Sergt. Andrea was told by a 
runner that an enemy patrol had captured two 
ambulances containing American wounded on the 
road east of his position. He organized a relief 
party, personally commanded it, drove the enemy to 
rout, recovered the ambulance and the wounded 
men, and brought them back to our lines. Next of 
kin, Charles A. Anderson, father, 709 Iowa Street, 
Sioux City, la. 

ANDERSON. HARRY N Sergeant 

Battery E, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Greves Farm, France, 
July 15, 1918. Sergt. Anderson displayed notable 
courage in continuing to direct the fire of his piece 
under terrific bombardment after being twice 
wounded, continuing on duty until he was ordered 
to the rear. Home address, Mrs. G. P. Anderson, 
mother, Wataga, 111. 

ANDERSON, LEONARD .... Corporal 
Company G, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Premont, France, October 8, 
1918. Wounded by shell fire, he led an automatic 
rifle team forward under intense enemy fire, to 
knock out an enemy machine-gun position which 
had held up the advance of his company. He re- 
fused to be evacuated until the final objective had 
been reached. Home address, Edgar Anderson, 
father, Hillsboro, Tenn. 



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ANDERSON, OLIVER Sergeant 

Company L, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Steenbrugge, Belgium, Octo- 
ber 31, 1918. Sergt. Anderson, with two other 
soldiers, attacked a strong machine-gun position 
from which a destructive fire had been poured into 
his platoon and the platoon of the flank company, 
wounding his lieutenant, the platoon sergeant, and 
many others. They drove the machine gunners 
from the position, thereby enabling the line to con- 
tinue the advance. Home address. Christian E. 
Anderson, father, Matsoni, B. C, Canada. 

ANDERSON, PAUL H Private 

Company G, 360th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Le Grand Carr6 Farm, 
France, November 1, 1918. After being severely 
wounded early in the combat, Pvt. Anderson went 
on two missions for his battalion commander which 
necessitated his passing through heavy machine- 
gun fire, not mentioning the fact that he had been 
wounded. Home address, Mrs. Lila Anderson, 620 
Prospect Avenue, El Paso, Tex. 

ANDERSON, RICHARD C. . . . Private 
Company M, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. 
Assisted by another soldier. Private Anderson res- 
cued a wounded comrade from within 100 feet of the 
enemy line, dragging him back to safety, through 
annihilating machine-gun fire. Home address, 
Frank Anderson, father, 110 Chippewa Avenue, 
Maniatique, Mich. 

ANDERSON. ROBERT B. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 28th Infantry. In the attack and de- 
fense at Cantigny, France, May 28-30, 1918, he 
showed utter disregard for hia personal safety in 
leading his command forward in spite of artillery 
and machine-gun fire. While directing the security 
of his men after the advance, and in order to make 
certain that they were protected first, he himself 
was killed. Next of kin. Dr. W. S. Anderson, 
Wilson, N. C. 

ANDERSON, THOMAS B Major 

Deceased. 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Courmont. France, July 
30th and near Baslieux, France, September 5th, 
1918. Leading hia battalion in attack, he refused 
to be evacuated when wounded and gassed, until 
the objective had been gained and the poaition 
consolidated. His courage was an inspiration to 
his men. Five weeks later he was killed while lead- 
ing a patrol across open ground, swept by heavy 
fire, against an enemy machine-gun nest. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Mary K. Anderson, wife, Lloyd Avenue, 
West Latrobe, Pa. 

ANDERSON, WALTER N. . First Lieutenant 
363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Very, France, September 26, 1918. With 
the aid of an enlisted man, Lieut. Anderson attacked 
a nest of enemy snipers and succeeded in killing two, 
wounding one, and taking the remaining two as 
prisoners. Home address. Miss Edythe Helmar, 
friend, 2341 Ellsworth Street, Berkeley. Cal. 

ANDERSON, WILLIAM A. . . . Private 
Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
9, 1918. He rendered service as stretcher bearer 
under heavy shell fire, continuing on duty for 48 
hours, until complete exhaustion compelled him to 
be evacuated. Home addresa, Mrs. Edward 
Anderson, mother, 4039 Lavergne Avenue, Chi- 
cago, 111. 

ANDES, JAMES COWAN . Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 

heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 



1918. He fearlessly led his platoon in the face of 
heavy machine-gun fire to a cave in which several 
hundred Germans had taken shelter. Rather than 
subject any of his men to extreme danger, he entered 
the cave alone and demanded the surrender of the 
enemy and was killed as a result of this heroic act. 
Next of kin, Geo. S. Andes, 346 Broadway, New 
York, N. Y. 

ANDRAL, LOUIS Lieutenant 

Deceased. Observer, 284th Escadrille, French 
Aviation, attached 3d Army Corps. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Dun sur Meuse, 
France, October 30, 1918. Distinguishing himself 
by his constant bravery and brilliance as an ob- 
server, Lieut. Andral rendered valiant service, flying 
at times under most hazardous conditions. Many 
times he returned from low-flying patrols with his 
machine riddled with bullets. He attacked and drove 
from its mission an enemy observation plane. In 
the fight that ensued he proved unequal to such an 
adversary and was killed. Next of kin. Madam 
Andral, Saint Denis-les-Martels, pr^s Villeneuve 
sur Lot, Lot, France. 

ANDRE, CHARLES H. , . First Lieutenant 
305th Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, Octo- 
ber 14-15, 1918. Coming face to face with a large 
number of the enemy, while he was on a reconnais- 
sance patrol, he opened fire with his revolver and 
continued to advance, demoralizing the enemy and 
proving instrumental in the capture of fifty pris- 
oners. During a counter-attack, he voluntarily 
went forward with a machine-gun in the face of 
heavy fire, and operated it to such effect as to break 
two wives of the advancing enemy. Home address, 
J. W. Andre, brother. Care of Grinnel Brothers, 
Detroit, Mich. 

ANDREW, FLYNN L. A. . First Lieutenant 
Observer, Air Ser\'ice. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, 
October 30, 1918. Unable to complete a photo- 
graphic mission, owing to motor trouble, Lieut. 
Andrew, with his pilot, made a reconnaissance be- 
hind the German lines. They dispersed a battalion 
of enemy troops, and although twice attacked by 
enemy patrols, drove them off and in each case 
brough down one enemy plane. They remained in 
the air until their motor failed completely. Home 
address, Mrs. Wm. H. Andrew, 1441 Pennsylvania 
Avenue, Denver Colo. 

ANDREWS, MYRON M. . First Lieutenant 
26th Infantry. Besides inspiring his men and by 
his conduct in the fighting near Soissons, France, he 
promptly disposed his company to cover a battalion 
front in a critical situation on July 19, 1918, and by 
fearless exposure under fire successfully directed 
the operations of the command. Next of kin, Mr. 
M. A. Andrews, Colonial National Bank, Hartford, 
Conn. 

ANDREWS, SAM E. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 145th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918. Lieutenant Andrews displayed 
brilliant courage and leadership in leading his 
platoon against and capturing a strong enemy 
machine-gun nest. In this exploit he was killed, 
but his notable coolness and determination fur- 
nished an inspiration to his men. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Lettie Andrews, Ozark, Ala. 

ANDRYKOWSKI, VICTOR . . . Private 
Deceased. Company G, 125th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Courmont and 
St. Martin, France, July 31-August 3, 1918. 
Throughout the battle to force passage of the Oureq 
River and capture the heights beyond, Pvt. Andry- 



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kowski, a stretcher bearer, worked day and night, 
evacuating wounded under heavy artillery and 
machine-gun fire. On August 3, under violent 
shell fire opposite Mont St. Martin, he made re- 
peated trips between the firing line and the dressing 
station until he was killed by a shell. Next of kin, 
Franck Andrykowski, 919 Atwater Street, Saginaw, 
Mich. 

ANGELL, HOWARD .... Sergeant 
162d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Gesnes, France, September 29, 1918. 
Sergt. Angel was wounded during the advance of 
his regiment on Gesnes, but, refusing medical treat- 
ment, he continued in command of his section until 
next morning, when he was ordered to the dressing 
station by his battalion commander. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Helen Schluter, sister, 1908 Nob Hill 
Avenue, Seattle, Wash. 

ANGELO, JOSEPH T. . Private (First Class) 
Headquarters Company, Ist Brigade, Tank 
Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. Within 40 
meters of the German machine guns Pvt. Angelo 
carried his wounded commanding officer into a shell 
hole and remained with him under continuous shell 
fire for over an hour, except when he twice carried 
orders to passing tanks. Home address, Tony 
Angelo, father, Camden Street, Camden, N.J. 

ANGIER, ALBERT E. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased, Company M, 308th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Revillon, 
France, September 14, 1918. Although wounded, 
Lieut. Angier continued to lead his men in an attack. 
By his gallant example he urged them forward 
through enemy fire to their objective. Even when 
mortally wounded, he continued to direct the con- 
solidation of his position, refusing medical atten- 
tion in favor of others who had a better chance to 
live than himself. Next of kin, George M. Angier, 
father, 244 Brighton Avenue, Boston, Mass. 

ANKUDOVITCH, WILLIAM D. . . Corporal 
Battery A, 109th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Courville, France, 
August 29, 1918. When the battery position was 
being subjected to concentrated enemy fire, a shell 
burst near Corporal Ankudovitch's gun, wounding 
him and four other members of the gun crew. Dis- 
regarding his own injuries. Corporal Ankudovitch 
assisting in caring for the other men and carrying 
them to the rear until he fell, exhausted from loss 
of blood. Home address, John Ankudovitch, father, 
714 Green Street, Hazelton, Pa. 

ANTES, JAY LE R Private 

Deceased. Field Hospital No. 5. He fearlessly 
exposed himself to barrage and machine-gun fire at 
Cantigny, France, on May 28 and 29, 1918, to per- 
form his duty as a stretcher bearer. In order that 
the suffering of wounded might be relieved and lives 
saved, with unselfish heroism he left the security of 
the trench to go to wounded in a machine-gun em- 
placement and while performing this noble duty 
was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Catherine Antes, 
mother, R. F. D., No. 4, Morristown, Pa. 

ANTHONY, CLEM Private 

Company L, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
France, August 30, 1918. When a retirement had 
been ordered, he was the last to leave his post, fear- 
lessly exposing himself to fire from machine guns 
and snipers to bring in a wounded soldier, together 
with his automatic rifle and ammunition. Through- 
out the engagement his conduct under fire furnished 
an example of coolness and courage to his com- 
rades. Home address, Mrs. Mary Anthony, Route 
No. 5, Newaygo, Mich. 



ANTHONY, GEORGE W Private 

Company C, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, Octo- 
ber 9th-Novemer 11th, 1918. Private Anthony, as 
company and platoon runner, worked tirelessly and 
unceasingly without regard to personal safety, 
carrying messages both day and night under violent 
machine-gun and artillery fire. Home address, 
William Anthony, father, R. F. D. No. 3, Blackfoot, 
Idaho. 

ANTHONY, HAROLD B. . Supply Sergeant 
Deceased. Company D, 362d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Bois de Very, 
France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant Anthony, 
while leading a small detachment operating on the 
flank of his company, suddenly came under heavy 
machine-gun fire. Alone he crawled up close to the 
machine-gun and, attacking it, killed all four of the 
gunners. He advanced to the nest to see the result 
of his work, and brought the gun back. He carried 
it for an hour, but was forced to discard it because 
of its great weight. Again at Epinonville, France, 
September 29, 1918, the company was held up by 
machine-gun fire from front and flank. Sergeant 
Anthony spotted the machine-gun nest. While at- 
tampting to reach an automatic squad to point out 
the hostile gun he was killed by the machine-gun 
fire. Next of kin. Dr. A. H. Anthony, 1122 Sharpe 
Avenue, East, Nashville, Tenn. 

ANTHONY, ROY C Sergeant 

Company B, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Remonville, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Leading his platoon against perilous 
fire, Sergt. Anthony showed great courage in ad- 
vancing and breaking down resistance of the enemy 
machine guns and artillery. Although twice 
wounded, he refused treatment until the company 
was relieved. His efforts were mainly responsible 
for the successful gaining of all objectives. Home 
address, L. J. Anthony, father. Pulton, Mo. 

ARCHER, JOSEPH D. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company D, 117th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
France, October 11, 1918. Private Archer, on duty 
at the ammunition dump of the 42d Division when 
it was violently bombarded by the enemy, volun- 
teered to assist another soldier, who was wounded. 
He was killed shortly before reaching the dressing 
station. Next of kin, Mrs. Anna Marie Archer, 16 
N. Peach Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

ARKMAN, FRANK Private 

Company L, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de la Naza, France, 
October 5, 1918. With utter disregard for his per- 
sonal safety he went forward with three other sol- 
diers, in the face of heavy machine-gun and grenade 
fire, and brought back five seriously wounded men 
to a first-aid station. He displayed bravery, cool- 
ness, and good judgment in effecting the rescue. 
Home address, Eric Jarshaw, friend, Madison, 
Minn. 

ARMENGAUD, PAUL Major 

French Army, Assistant Chief of Staff, Air 
Service, 1st Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12-16, 
1918. Maj. Armengaud, acting as Assistant Chief 
of Staff, Air Service, 1st Army, did display great 
bravery much beyond that required by his position 
while acting as observer in an airplane. Each day 
of the battle in the St. Mihiel salient he flew over 
the hostile lines through our own and the enemy's 
artillery and machine-gun fire, observing the enemy 
air and ground activity and the disposition of our 
own air forces, thereby bringing back valuable 
information as to the enemy's dispositions and 
probable intentions, which materially aided in our 
subsequent operations. Home address not given. 



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ARMIJO, MARCUS B Private 

Deceased. Company C, 125th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action north of Mont St. 
Martin, south of the Vesle River, near Fismes, 
France, August 5, 1918. While his company was 
under a heavy barrage fire, Pvt. Armijo was hit by 
a shell and both his legs blown off. Pvt. Armijo 
lifted himself up on his elbow and rolled and smoked 
cigarettes. By this display of nerve he conveyed 
to his comrades an unconquerable spirit of fearless- 
ness, pluck, and will power. Next of kin, Maria 
Armijo, wife, 906 So. Virginia Street, El Paso, Tex. 

ARMISTEAD, JOSEPH G. . . . Corporal 
Deceased. Headquarters Company, 6th Infan- 
try. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Thiaucourt, France, September 14, 1918. After his 
Stokes Mortar had been destroyed by enemy shell 
fire and the officer in charge severely wounded. Cor- 
poral Armistead formed his squad as riflemen and 
led them forward against a machine-gun nest which 
was firing on our line from the flank. In attempting 
this bold feat, Corporal Armistead was killed. Next 
of Idn, Mrs. Susan F. Armistead, mother, Route 2, 
Hopkinsville, Ky. 

ARMSTRONG, EDWARD V. . . . Private 
Company L, 28th Infantry. Private Armstrong 
was a member of a patrol consisting of an officer 
and four men who with great daring entered a 
dangerous portion of the enemy trenches where 
they surrounded a party nearly double their own 
strength, drove off an enemy rescuing party and 
made their way to our lines with four prisoners from 
whom valuable information was obtained. Home 
address, George Bennett, friend, Marianna, Pa. 

ARMSTRONG, RODNEY M. . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, pilot, 168th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action November 4, 1918. 
As pilot of a D. H. 4 plane, Lieut. Armstrong flew 
an Infantry contact machine over the lines of the 
7th Division November 4, 1918. Owing to low 
clouds and rain, he crossed the line at 1,000 feet in 
order to enable his observer to locate the position 
more accurately. While on the enemy's side, he was 
wounded by an explosive bullet. In spite of his 
wound and weakness, he continued his mission, 
coming down to within 500 feet of the enemy's ma- 
chine guns and troops, until his observer had sig- 
naled him that the mi.ssion was completed. Home 
address, Mrs. R. M. Armstrong, wife, 1012 East 
Eleventh Street, Winfield, Kans. 

ARMSTRONG, THOMAS .... Sergeant 
Company H, 106th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. During the operations against the 
Hindenburg line Sergt. Armstrong alone attacked 
and drove back an enemy patrol. Later, when his 
captain was wounded, Sergt. Armstrong remained 
with him and killed two Germans who attacked 
them. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Armstrong, 
Muella Tippe, Lisbellarr, Ireland. 

ARNOLD, ALBERT C. . . First Lieutenant 
326th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Juvin, France, October 10-11, 1918. 
On the night of October 10-11 Lieut. Arnold was 
painfully wounded while reconnoitering the enemy's 
positions, but continued with his mission after re- 
ceiving first aid from an accompanying soldier. 
Early in the morning of October 11, with the assist- 
ance of one soldier, he silenced a machine gun which 
was enfilading our line. He was again wounded 
while accomplishing this mission, but continued his 
efforts until another machine gun had been put out 
of action through his personal direction. He re- 
mained on duty with his men until he became so 
weak from loss of blood and exposure to gas that he 



oollap.sed and was carried from the field. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. A. C. Arnold, wife, 2133 Liberty Street, 
Jacksonville, Fla. 

ARNOLD, ALFRED C. . Lieutenant Colonel 
9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Med^ah Farm, France, October 4-9, 1918. 
This officer displayed the most inspiring personal 
bravery and cool judgment under massed counter- 
attacks, heavy machine-gun fire, and intensive ar- 
tillery barrage. Performing many gallant acts be- 
yond those in the line of his duty, he held his line, 
maintained liaison under difficult conditions with 
the unit on his right, and at a critical time repelled 
a serious counterattack. 

In addition to the distinguished service cross, 
Lieut. Col. Arnold is awarded an oak-leaf cluster 
for the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
action near Thiaucourt, France, September 12, 
1918: At a critical moment in the advance he went 
through a barrage and stopped the assaulting lines 
of a neighboring unit which had failed to halt on 
their objective and were in danger from their own 
barrage. His coolness in walking up and down the 
line under heavy enemy bombardment inspired con- 
fidence and restored order in a wavering line. Home 
address, Mrs. A. C. Arnold, 256 West 97th Street, 
New York City. 

ARNOLD, DEWEY G Corporal 

Company G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Nonsard, France, September 
12, 1918. Accompanied by another soldier Corp. 
Arnold attacked and destroyed an enemy machine- 
gun nest, using only his rifle and bayonet. Home 
address, W. T. Arnold, father, Roebuck, S. C. 

ARRANTS, WILLIAM R. . First Lieutenant 
U. S. M. C, 317th Infantry. For repeated acta 
of extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois De 
La Cote Lemont, France, September 28, 1918, and 
near Nantillol, France, October 5, 1918. Lieut. 
Arrants, with his battalion aid unit, accompanied 
his battalion into action in the Bois De La Cote 
Lemont and promptly opened his aid station within 
100 yards of the front line, where he worked all night 
under continuous fire, giving aid to the wounded. 
When there was a shortage of stretcher bearers he 
assisted in bringing in the wounded. Under intense 
fire he undertook to locate the ambulance dressing 
station and personally directed the evacuation of 
wounded to it. In the attack from the Bois De Fay, 
October 5, he again went with the attacking troops 
and opened a first-aid station in an old cellar with 
no cover. Under an intense barrage of shrapnel 
and high-explosive shells he performed the most 
devoted service in attending the wounded, working 
continuously for nine hours until after his unit had 
been ordered to retire. Home address, N. A. Ar- 
rants, father, Decatur, Tenn. 

ARSENAULT, THOMAS . Private (First Class) 
Company G, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bazoches, France, August 27, 
1918. With an utter disregard for his personal 
safety. Private Arsenault rescued a wounded officer 
and carried him across an area swept by a wither- 
ing machine-gun fire to a dre.ssing station, prevent- 
ing the capture of a wounded man by the enemy. 
Home address, Louise Arsenault, sister, Enkerman, 
New Brunswick, Canada. 

ARTONI, CHARLES Gunner 

Third BCL Art, d'Asaut, French Army. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Masif Blanc Mont , 
France, October 3-8, 1918. During attacks by the 
Second American Division, he distinguished himself 
by volunteering twice for hazardous duty; first to 
take food to the firing line, and later to replace a 
wounded comrade as liaison agent. His personal 
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ARTHUR, DOGAN H Captain 

Air Service, pilot, 12th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the Saint Mihiel 
sahent September 12, 1918. Lieut. Arthur, pilot, 
and Second Lieut. Howard T. Fleeson, observer, 
executed a difficult mission of infantry contact pa- 
trol, without protection of accompanying battle 
planes, on the first day of the Saint Mihiel offensive. 
After being driven back twice by a patrol of nine 
enemy planes, they courageously made a third at- 
tempt in the face of a third attack by the same 
planes, found the American lines, and after being 
shot down, but falling uninjured in friendly terri- 
tory, communicated their valuable information to 
headquarters. 

The bronze oak leaf is awarded Lieut. Arthur 
for the following acts of extraordinary heroism in 
action October 18 and 30, 1918, to be worn on the 
distinguished service cross. On October 18, 1918, 
while on artillery reglage, Lieut. Arthur and his 
observer were attacked by four enemy planes. His 
observer's guns were jammed, but Lieut. Arthur, 
with splendid courage and coolness, outmaneuvered 
the hostile aircraft and escaped, although they fol- 
lowed his plane to within 25 meters of the ground, 
badly damaging it by machine-gun fire. On October 
30, 1918, Lieut. Arthur was one of a formation of 
nine planes which were to take photographs in 
German territory. Before the lines were reached 
six planes dropped out, but the remaining three 
entered the German lines, although they observed 
several large formations of enemy planes in the near 
vicinity. When they were 12 kilometers within the 
German lines they were attacked by 18 enemy 
Fokkers. Regardless of his own safety, Lieut. 
Arthur engaged these planes in order to allow his 
companions to escape, and turning toward his own 
lines only when he saw them shot down. Then he 
fought his way home, and in the fight which ensued 
his observer shot down two enemy planes. Home 
address, W. D. Arthur, 61 East Main Street, Union, 
S. C. 

ASCHER, OSCAR Corporal 

Company K, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
October 6, 1918. Engaged as messenger. Corporal 
Ascher made repeated trips to the most advanced 
positions, each time under severest of machine-gun 
fire. On one occasion he volunteered and carried a 
message to a platoon sergeant, when the latter was 
actually engaged in charging the enemy. Corporal 
Ascher accomplished this hazardous mission by 
verbally delivering the instructions contained in 
the message, thereby materially aiding in the suc- 
cess of the attack. Home address, Mrs. Sophia 
Ascher, mother, 1532 Longfellow Avenue, New 
York, N. Y. 

ASCHLIMAN, PAUL Sergeant 

Interpreter, French Army (attached First Amer- 
ican Infantry Brigade). For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Villers-Tournelle, France, May 
3-4, 1918. During a particularly intense bombard- 
ment of high explosives and gas shells. Sergeant 
Aschliman went through the town notifying and 
warning the troops of the presence of gas and direct- 
ing various elements passing that point; his mi.ssion 
at all times exposing him to this heavy fire. Home 
address, Mrs. L. E. Aschliman, mother, 203 North 
Grove Street, Oak Park, 111. 

ASELTON, ERNEST K Private 

Deceased. 76th Company, Sixth Regiment, 
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. Private 
Aselton volunteered and, under extremely heavy 
shell and machine-gun tire, established liaison for 
his company, bringing re-enforcements to the line 
at a critical time, and thereby assisting materially 
in repelling a hostile counter-attack. He was killed 



later during this attack. Next of kin, Isaac Aselton, 
father, Etter, Minn. 

ASH, HAROLD JAMES . . Second Lieutenant 
Company C, 345th Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Mon- 
trebeau, France, October 4, 1918. Driving hia 
tank in the face of 77mm. gun Lieut. Ash, then ser- 
geant, continued his mission, until his tank was de- 
stroyed. He remained with the tank until a ma- 
chine-gun nest was destroyed, and then accom- 
panied the tank commander on foot through severe 
fire, killing two snipers with his pistol, while the 
commander was disabling machine and antitank 
guns, after which he returned to his lines. Home 
address, Mrs. Elizabeth Ash, mother, 1793 Am- 
sterdam Avenue, New York, N. Y. 

ASHBURN, ISAAC S Major 

358th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Fey-en-Haye, France, during the attack 
on the St. Mihiel salient, September 12, 1918. After 
being practically paralyzed for more than an hour 
from a wound in the neck, he resumed command of 
his battalion and continued to lead it with excep- 
tional daring and effect until he was incapacitated 
by a second wound two days later. Home ad- 
dress, Haygood Ashburn, brother, Greenville, Tex. 

ASHCRAFT, EUGENE M. . . . Private 

Company E, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 
6, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers, Pvt. 
Ashcraft proceeded 400 yards ahead of his platoon 
to ascertain the location of the enemy. The mission 
was accomplished through an extremely heavy tire, 
but Pvt. Ashcraft, after obtaining his information, 
successfully returned over the same ground, and 
made his report to the platoon commander. Home 
address, Mrs. EUzabeth Ashcroft, mother, 808 
North I Street, Richmond. Ind. 

ATCHAVIT, CALVIN Private 

Company A, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
tember 12, 1918. During the attack of his cornpany, 
though he had been severely wounded in his left 
arm. Private Atchavit shot and killed one of the 
enemy and captured another. Home address, 
Juima Archavit, brother, Walters, Okla. 

ATKINS, MARVIN L. . . First Lieutenant 
105th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Souplet, France, October 18, 1918. 
Continuing in action after being gassed, Lieut. 
Atkins displayed exceptional personal bravery when 
the advance of his platoon was checked by heavy 
machine-gun fire in seizing the gun of a wounded 
soldier and attacking a machine-gun, which he 
silenced and captured. Under the inspiration of 
this fearless act his company overcame several other 
machine-gun emplacements and reached the ob- 
jective. Home address, Mrs. Marvin L. Atkins, 
wife, 174 Argyle Place, Arlington, N. J. 

ATKINS, MOSES D Captain 

353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac. 
tion near St. Mihiel, France, September 12-13, 1918- 
Though he was wounded at the outset of the attack 
Captain Atkins continued to lead his company with 
skill and entire disregard of danger, until during the 
attack on Thiaucourt, he was wounded a second 
time so severely that he was unable to proceed. 
Home address, Mrs. Clara Atkins, wife, 407 South 
Broadway, Leavenworth, Kans. 

ATKINSON, JOSEPH T Private 

Company B, 112th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Heuvel, Belgium, November 
2, 1918. Pvt. Atkinson, with two other soldiers, 
crossed the Scheldt River, after two attempts, and 



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succeeded in stretching a line for a bridge across the 
stream. They were discovered and fired upon by 
the enemy, but they continued at work driving 
stakes, and made a second trip across the river to 
obtain wire, despite the fact that a violent artillery 
barrage had been laid down on their position. Home 
address, Thomas J. Atkinson, father, Freeport, Pa. 

ATKINSON. RALPH Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 167th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et- 
St. Georges, France, October 16, 1918. During the 
attack on the Cote de Chatillon, Sergt. Atkinson, in 
command of the Stokes Mortar Platoon, together 
with three other soldiers, was advancing with the 
first wave of the assault when, on nearing the ob- 
jective, he discovered about 250 of the enemy 
forming for a counter attack. At this juncture he 
and his party advanced with a Stokes mortar, under 
heavy fire, to a position where he could get a fair 
field of fire, set up the mortar, and opened a murder- 
ous fire on the approaching enemy, dispersing them 
in every direction. His quick action, good judg- 
ment, and leadership undoubtedly not only broke 
up the enemy counterattack but inflicted severe 
losses on the enemy. He showed extraordinary 
heroism and courage at a critical time. Home ad- 
dress, Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Atkinson, 914 Highland 
Avenue, Montgomery, Ala. 

ATWATER, BENJAMIN L. . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, observer, 99th Aero Squadron. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. 
Georges, France, October 5, 1918. Lieut. Atwater 
started on a photographic mission with Lieut. Alex- 
ander pilot, over the enemy's lines. Forced back by 
seven enemy planes, he determined to complete his 
mission, and recrossed the hne eight minutes later. 
A large group of enemy pursuit machines again at- 
tacked his plane. Disregarding his wound, he oper- 
ated his machine-gun with such effect that the near- 
est of the enemy planes was put down out of control. 
Home address, Mrs. Ella C. Atwater, mother, 152 
Maple Avenue, Red Bank, N. J. 

AUBER, JOHN J Private 

Company E, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Samogneaux, France. No- 
vember 1, 1918. While standing in the entrance of 
his dugout he saw a grenade, with fuse burning, 
rolling into the dugout where his comrades were 
sleeping. He picked up the grenade and attempted 
to throw it away, but it exploded in his hand, blow- 
ing off the hand and forearm. Home address, John 
J. Auber, 163 Fugger Street, Elm Grove, W. Va. 

AUER, CHARLES Corporal 

Deceased. 20th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that ex- 
traordinary heroism which will serve as an example 
to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, John F. 
Auer, father, Baudon, Ore. 

AUSTERMANN, RICHARD W. Second Lieut. 
128th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Fismes, France, August 8, 1918. Lieut. 
Austermann collected several groups of disorgan- 
ized men from different companies, organized a 
patrol, and, advancing across a creek, so deployed 
his men as to pour a cross fire on enemy machine- 
gun nests. Observing other nests then out of range, 
he led a volunteer squad and cleaned out three more 
machine-gun nests. He continued with the squad 
and put out of action three more nests. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Carrie J. Austermann, wife. Loyal, Wis. 

AUSTIN, CLAUDE W. . . First Lieutenant 

130th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 

action south of Dun-sur-Meuse, France, October 5, 

1918. On the evening of October 5, a shell struck 



an old building in front of a dugout occupied by one 
of Lieut. Austin's machine-gun teams, wounding 
two of the men who were just coining out, and hurl- 
ing them to the bottom of the steps. Fire from the 
building spread to the framework of the dugout, 
which contained a quantity of grenades and high 
explosives. Lieut. Austin unhesitatingly ran to the 
rescue of the two men and dragged them out, one at 
a time, but they died a short time later. He then 
entered the dugout, bringing out five unwounded 
men, undoubtedly saving their lives, for the dugout 
was totally destroyed a short time later. The entire 
exploit was carried on under sniping fire from across 
the river, as well as machine-gun and artillery fire 
from three sides of the salient. Home address, Mrs. 
CorneUa B. Austin, mother, Effingham, 111. 

AUSTIN, EDWIN Private 

Deceased. Company F, 127th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Roncheres, 
France, July 30, 1918. He volunteered to go out in 
advance of our front fines and bring back wounded, 
who had been left there when his company was with- 
drawn. He made two trips, under heavy fire, 
bringing back wounded with the aid of another 
soldier, but was killed by machine-gun fire when he 
went out for the third time. Next of kin, George 
Austin, father, Turin, Mich. 

AUSTIN, FRANCIS R. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 109th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Haumont, France, Novem- 
ber 11, 1918. He led a platoon of machine guns and 
two 1-pounder guns with their crews under cover of 
a fog within the enemy's wire and attacked at close 
range a strong point held by 25 men and 10 machine- 
guns. After this position had been reduced, con- 
centrated rnachine-gun fire from the ranks forced 
Lieut. Austin and his party to withdraw. Exposing 
himself in order to place his men under cover, he 
was mortally wounded, but he directed the dressing 
of the wounds of his men and their evacuation before 
he would accept any aid for himself. He died a 
few hours later. Next of kin, Francis B. Austin, 
father, 102 North Street, Boston, Mass. 

AUSTIN, JAMES B Captain 

Deceased. 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, France, October '8, 
1918. Captain Austin continued for several hours 
to command his company, after he had been shot 
through the body and in the leg. He sent back nu- 
merous reports to his regimental commander during 
this period, but never mentioned the fact that he 
was severely wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. James B. 
Austin, wfe, in care of E. E. Calvin, President, 
U. P. R. R., Omaha, Neb. 

AUSTIN, JOHN C Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 167th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Landres et St. 
Georges, France, October 16, 1918. Corporal Aus- 
tin volunteered and crawled forward more than 50 
yards in the open under heavy rifle, machine-gun 
and shell fire, from the enemy, in order to observe 
the fire effect of a Stokes Mortar. He returned with 
valuable information, which assisted in breaking up 
a hostile counter-attack. A few minutes later, with 
another soldier, he went to the assistance of a com- 
rade, who had fallen wounded in an open field 50 
yards away, and carried him to shelter under heavy 
enemy maohine-gun fire. Home address, John C. 
Austin, father, Sylacauga, Ala. 

AVERY, CHARLES D. . Second Lieutenant 
28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Cantigny, May 27, 1918. After a two- 
hour barrage, which caused many casualties in our 
forces, the enemy raided a sector occupied by our 
troops. During the attack, Lieut. Avery exhibited 
unusual courage in holding together his handful of 
men, after one-third had become casualties, and dis- 



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tributing ammunition to remaining men, which 
finally stopped the attack. Two prisoners were 
taken during the battle. He was severely wounded 
about the head, and later buried in a trench where 
he remained for three and one-half hours, before 
being dug out. Home address, Mrs. Charles D. 
Avery, wife, Lincoln, Kans. 

AVERY, WALTER L. . . First Lieutenant 
95th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action north of Chateau-Thierry, 
France, July 25, 1918. While on his first patrol over 
the enemy's lines he attacked an enemy two-seater 
biplane. While thus occupied he was vigorously at- 
tacked by another enemy plane, but by a quick turn, 
skillful maneuvering, and accurate shooting he 
drove the second plane to the American side of the 
lines, where it crashed into the woods. Lieut. 
Avery's motor was badly damaged by bullets, but 
he made a successful landing back of our lines, 
where he learned that the enemy pilot who had been 
made a prisoner was a German ace credited with 44 
victories. Lieut. Avery's conduct was especially 
commendable because his plane had been seriously 
damaged at the beginning of the combat. Home 
address, F. E. Avery, 1199 Franklin Avenue, Colum- 
bus, Ohio. 

AWBREY, CLARENCE Private 

Company B, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fontaines, France, Novem- 
ber 7, 1918. Pvt. Awbrey accompanied by three 
other soldiers volunteered and went out under 
heavy machine-gun and artillery fire to rescue a 
wounded comrade. Failing in the first attenript 
they again tried, and this time succeeded in bringing 
the wounded man to the shelter. Home address, 
Mrs. Sarah Jane Awbrey, mother, Taylorsville, Ky. 

AXTON. ANDREW K Private 

Deceased. Company I, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, France, June 6, 1918, 
he was conspicuous for his bravery and coolness in 
advancing with an automatic rifle on a strongly de- 
fended machine-gun position. He was killed in the 
performance of his duty. Next of kin, Mrs. Nell P. 
Axton, mother. Water Street, West Brownsville, 
Pa. 

AYERS, JOHN Corporal 

Company C, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sivry, France. During 
several engagements in the vicinity of Sivry, Corp. 
Ayers, upon his own initiative, went forward and 
located enemy machine-gun nests. On another 
occasion, his platoon having lost connection with 
his company during a heavy enemy artillery fire, he 
reconnoitered the position and established liaison 
with his company. Home address, John Ayers, Sr., 
father, Easton, Md. 

AYLWARD, WILLIAM B. . . . Corporal 
Company A, 102nd Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Epieds, France, July 23, 
1918. Corporal Aylward maintained liaison be- 
tween the platoons of his company, and, after his 
platoon commander and sergeant had been shot 
down, he took command of the platoon, remaining 
in command until only two men and himself were 
left alive and unwounded. Although slightly 
gassed, he remained on duty, rendering first aid 
and carrying wounded to the First Aid Station 
until he became so overcome from the effects of the 
gas, that he had to be evacuated. Home address, 
Mrs. John Leahy, 1318 East Main Street, Water- 
bury. Ccnn. 

AYOTTE, EDWARD E Private 

Headquarters Company, 103d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bouresches, 
France, July 20, 1918. Under the deadly fire of the 



enemy's artillery and machine-guns. Private Ayotte 
administered first aid to many wounded. He car- 
ried a wounded officer some distance to safety, after 
which he returned, ceasing in his atttention to the 
wounded only after all had received aid. Home ad- 
dress, William E. Ayotte, 12 Grove Street, Houl- 
ton. Me. 

BABCOCK, PHILIP R. . . First Lieutenant 

Pilot, 88th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismes, France, Augustll, 
1918, together with John W. Jordan, second lieu- 
tenant, 7th Field Artillery, observer; Roger W. 
Hitchcock, second lieutenant, pilot; James S. D. 
Burns, deceased, second lieutenant, 101st Field 
.\rtillery, observer; Louis G. Bernheimer, first lieu- 
tenant, pilot; James A. Palmer, second lieutenant, 
15th Field Artillery, observer; Joel H. McClendon, 
deceased, first lieutenant, pilot; and Charles W. 
Plummer, deceased, second lieutenant, 101st P'ield 
Artillery, all attached to the same squadron. 

Under the protection of three pursuit planes, all 
carrying a pilot and observer, Lieuts. Bornheimer 
and Jordan, in charge of a photo plane, carried out 
successfully a hazardous photographic mission over 
the enemy's lines to the River Aisne. The four 
American ships were attacked by 12 enemy battle 
planes. Lieut. Bernheimer, by coolly and skillfully 
maneuvering his ship, and Lieut. Jordan, by ac- 
curate operation of his machine-gun, in spite of 
wounds in the shoulder and leg, aided materially in 
the victory which came to the American ships, and 
returned safely with 36 valuable photographs. 

The pursuit plane operated by Lieuts. Hitchcock 
and Burns was disabled while these two ofiBcers 
were fighting effectively. Lieut. Burns was mor- 
tally wounded and his body jammed the controls. 
After a headlong fall of 2,500 meters, Lieut. Hitch- 
cock succeeded in regaining control of this plane 
and piloted it back to the airdrome. 

Lieuts. McClendon and Plummer were shot 
down and killed after a vigorous combat with five 
of the enemy planes. Lieuts. Babcock and Palmer, 
by gallant and skillful fighting, aided in driving off 
the German plane and were materially responsible 
for the successful execution of the photographic 
mission. Home address, Mrs. Susan Babcock, 
mother, Litchfield, Conn. 

BABST, JULIUS J Frst Lieutenant 

Chaplain, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6-7, 
1918. Chaplain Babst displayed exceptional brav- 
ery and devotion to duty by repeatedly going out 
from the first-aid station of his battalion to care for 
the wounded, and voluntarily exposing himself to 
terrific artillery and machine-gun fire to administer 
the last sacraments to the dying. At imminent risk 
to his own life he worked to improve the conditions 
at the aid station, and fearlessly conducted burial 
services under fire. For the following acts of extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, Octo- 
ber 3-9, 1918, Chaplain Babst is awarded an oak 
leaf cluster, to be worn with the Distinguished Ser- 
vice Cross: He showed magnificent courage in car- 
ing for the wounded under heavy fire, having per- 
sonally administered to over 50 officers and men; 
also assuring their evacuation. He showed remark- 
able devotion to duty by refusing an opportunity to 
attend chaplain's school, preferring to accompany 
his regiment into battle, where he labored unceas- 
ingly for seven days, during which time he perform- 
ed many acts of bravery. Home address, Charles 
Babst, father, Naperville, 111. 

BACHMAN, JOHN A. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 308th Machine-gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, 
France, September 26, 1918. During an early 
morning raid Lieut. Bachman attempted to place 
two guns in position, when the enemy opened a 
terrific barrage. He was ordered to shelter on the 



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hill, and, after his men had taken refuge there, he 
went back to determine whether or not all of his 
men had found shelter. In passing through the 
heavy barrage he was hit by a shell and instantly 
killed. Next of kin, F. A. Bachman, 248 Schucle 
Avenue, Buffalo, N. Y. 

BACKLEY, EDWARD J Private 

Company D, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Berzy-le-See, France, July 20, 
1918, He showed exceptional courage and devotion 
to duty in unhesitatingly advancing against the in- 
tense fire of a machine-gun and assisting in cap- 
turing the gun and crew. Home address, Mrs. 
Elizabeth Backley, mother, 1410 Washburn Ave- 
nue, Chicago, 111. 

BACKUS, DAVID H. . . . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service, 49th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Etain, France, 
September 26, 1918. He was one of a patrol of five 
monoplanes that were attacked by nine enemy 
planes (Fokker type) in a superior position. The 
American patrol leader, seeing the futility of giving 
combat, turned toward our lines with the enemy in 
close pursuit. One of our patrol, however, fell be- 
hind, and the enemy planes dove upon him. Lieut. 
Backus, although beyond danger, seeing the pre- 
dicament of his comrade, turned, and alone attackd 
the enemy, destroying one and dispersing the 
others. A bronze oak leaf to be worn with the 
Distinguished Service Cross is awarded Lieutenant 
Backus for extarordinary heroism in action in the 
region of Landrevill, France, October, 23, 1918. 
A patrol of American monoplace planes attacked 
an enemy formation of superior number. Fly- 
ing rear position, he maneuvered above the 
attack to prevent other enemy planes from as- 
sisting their companions. In the midst of the 
combat he saw three planes escaping from 
battle. He immediately gave chase and attacked 
and shot down all three of the enemy. Home ad- 
dress, C. J. Backus, father, 578 Holly Avenue, St. 
Paul, Minn. 

BACON, BENJAMIN R Sergeant 

Company D, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action south of Champigneulle, France, 
October 16, 1918. Twice wounded by machine-gun 
bullets, Sergt. Bacon continued to lead his platoon 
through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, pene- 
trating the enemy lines and silencing several ma- 
chine-guns. Home address, Charles M. Bacon, 
father, 2135 North Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

BADHAM, WILLIAM T. . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, observer, 91st Aero Squadron. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Nuzancy, 
France, October 23, 1918. This oflScer gave proof 
of exceptional bravery while on a photographic 
mission 25 kilometers within the enemy lines. His 
plane was attacked by a formation of 30 enemy 
aircraft; by skillful work with his machine-gun 
Lieut. Badham successfully repelled the attack and 
destroyed two German planes. At the same time 
he manipulated his camera and obtained photo- 
graphs of great military value. Home address, 
H. L. Badham, Whitaker Street, Birmingham, Ala. 

BAER, PAUL FRANK . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, pilot, 103d Aero Squadron. On 
March 11, 1918, he attacked, alone, a group of 
seven enemy pursuit machines, destroying one, 
which fell near the French lines northeast of Rheims, 
France. On March 16, 1918, he attacked two 
enemy two-seaters, one of which fell in flames in 
approximately the same region. 

He was awarded a bronze oak leaf for the follow- 
ing acts of extraordinary heroism in action: He 
brought down enemy planes on April 5, 12, and 23, 
1918, and on May 8, 1918, he destroyed two German 
machines, and on May 21, 1918, he destroyed his 



eighth enemy plane. Home address, Mrs. Emma 
Dyer, mother, 1304 Maud Street, Ft. Wayne, Ind. 

BAESEL, ALBERT E. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 148th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ivoiry, France, September 
27, 1918. Lieut. Baesel bravely went forward in ad- 
vance of the line, under heavy machine-gun fire, 
to rescue a wounded soldier, and, having recovered 
him, had almost reached shelter with him when 
both were killed. Next of kin, Henry Baesel, 
father, R. F. D., Berea, Ohio. 

BAGBY, RALPH B. . . . First Lieutenant 
Field Artillery, observer, 88th Aero Squadron. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Tailley, 
France, November 2, 1918. Lieut. Bagby and First 
Lieut. Louis G. Bernheimer, pilot, on their own 
initia,tive went on a reconnaissance mission, flying 
50 kilometers behind the German lines, securing 
valuable information as to the condition of the 
bridges across the Meuse River and enemy activity 
in the back areas and also harassing enemy troops. 
Home address, R. J. Bagby, father. New Haven, 
Mo. 

BAILEY, ALFRED G Sergeant 

Deceased. Company E, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Moulins, France, 
July 15, 1918. Sergt. Bailey, unaided, killed two 
enemy machine gunners and captured a third, 
together with his machine-gun. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Sarah E. Bailey, mother, Eli, Okla. 

BAILEY, ERNEST O Corporal 

Company E, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Premont, France, October 9, 
1918; and near Molain, France, October 17, 1918. 
When his company was held up by machine-gun 
fire, he carried a message across open ground to a 
tank commander, whose tank brought the needed 
support for reducing the nests. Later, in company 
with an officer, he braved intense shell fire to rescue 
a wounded soldier. Home address, Mrs. Sarah E. 
Bailey, mother, Luther, Okla. 

BAILEY, GEORGE W. . Ph. Mate (Third Class) 
U. S. N., attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Pharmacist's 
Mate Bailey voluntarily went out in front of the 
most advanced positions of our troops in order to 
render first aid to a number of wounded soldiers. 
He continued the work until all the wounded had 
been given first aid and evacuated. Home address, 
Mr. Charles O. Bailey, father, 27 Rensselaer Ave- 
nue, Ogdensburg, N. Y. 

BAILEY, HENRY S. . . . First Lieutenant 
363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion during the Argonne-Meuse offensive, France, 
September 26, 1918. Commanding a small detach- 
ment which was being held up by machine-gun fire, 
Lieut. Bailey, with one soldier proceeded to force 
the enemy's withdrawal. Working ahead under 
terrific fire, although wounded, he made his way to 
the right flank of the enemy's position, and within 
15 minutes silenced the fire. Home address, Mrs. 
Neta S. Bailey, wife, 615 Twenty-second Street, 
Berkeley, Cal. 

BAILEY, IVAN Y Private 

1st Battalion, Intelligence Section, 361st Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, 
France, October 10, 1918. While on a liaison patrol 
Pvt. Bailey and Corp. Carl G. Theobald attacked 
and captured a hostile machine-gun nest and its 
entire crew. Pvt. Bailey then took the prisoners 
across No Man's Land to our lines under machine- 
gun fire. Home address, Willis Bailey, father. Fort 
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BAILEY, JESSE M. . . Private (First Class) 
Sanitary Detachment, 103d Machine Gun Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action .near 
Chateau-Thierry, France, July 18-24, 1918. He 
gave an inspiring example of courage and coolness 
in treating wounded for two days without rest or 
food and under intense artillery and machine-gun 
fire. While maintaining a dressing station in a 
crater, an enemy shell struck in the center of the 
hole, wounding nearly all in the crater and severely 
injuring one man, who was buried in the earth and 
debris. Upon regaining consciousness Pvt. Bailey 
treated all of the wounded men, helped them to the 
first-aid station, returned and dug out the man who 
had been buried and left for dead and succeeded in 
resuscitating him. Home address, Robert C. 
Melchel, stepfather, Southberry, Conn. 

BAILEY, ROBERT M. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12, 
1918. Leading his platoon against an enemy posi- 
tion, Lieut. Bailey was fatally wounded, but re- 
fused to leave until his position was organized and a 
counterattack repulsed. Next of kin, Mrs. AUce 
O. Bailey, mother, Anderson, S. C. 

BAILEY, THOMAS Captain 

111th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Fismes, France, September 4, 1918. 
When the advance was held up owing to lack of 
information and no man volunteered for reconnais- 
sance mission because of the hazard attached there- 
to, Capt. (then First Lieut.) Bailey undertook the 
mission. Crawling on his belly 100 yards across an 
open space and then traversing 200 yards of woods 
infested by the enemy he gained and returned with 
information of the greatest value, making possible 
a subsequent and successful attack. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary Bailey, wife, 5325 Lena Street, German- 
town, Philadelphia, Pa. 

BAILEY, WALTER J. . Private (First Class) 
Machine Gun Company, 325th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
France, October 12, 1918. Securing a captured 
German machine gun, Pvt. Bailey operated it 
against the enemy from an exposed position until he 
was wounded and rendered unconscious by an 
enemy shell. Home address, William S. Bailey, 
father, Oquawka. 111. 

BAIN, EDGAR Captain 

119th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Busigny, France, October 9, 1918. Ad- 
vancing under heavy fire with orders to pass through 
the front line company, he found the troops he was 
to reUeve 1000 yards from their position, falling 
back. Rallying them, he personally led the troops 
in advance, under terrific fire, assaulting and captur- 
ing the assigned objective. Home address, Mrs. 
Edgar H. Bain, wife, Goldsboro, N. C. 

BAINBRIDGE, ROGER J. . . . Corporal 
Company A, 26th Infantry. While acting as 
liaison corporal near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, 
he was severely wounded, but nevertheless con- 
tinued in action and killed three of the enemy before 
being ordered to a dressing station for treatment. 
Home address, Theresa Dahl, Edmund, Okla. 

BAIR, HOWARD A. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 314th Infantry. For exraordinary 
heroism in action near Barricurt, France, Nov. 2, 
1918. Calling on his platoon to follow, Lieut. Bair 
pushed forward and attacked enemy machine-gun 
nests. After killing two of the enemy, he himself 
was killed by a hand grenade, while accepting the 
surrender of another of the enemy. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Frances Bair, mother, Rittman, Ohio. 



BAKER, DOUGLAS B. . . First Lieutenant 
30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bois de Beuge and Bois De La 
Pultiere, October 9-15, 1918. During the 
period October 9-15, 1918, Lieut. Baker made fre- 
quent trips through heavy shell, gas, and machine- 
gun fire to repair broken telephone and telegraph 
wires, and when they could no longer be repaired 
he personally carried messages through the shell- 
swept area. On October 15 he personally recon- 
noitered the Bois De La Pultiere under heavy 
machine-gun and shell fire in an endeavor to find a 
suitable location for his regimental post of com- 
mand. Home address, Mrs. George D. Baker, 
mother, 115 Upham Street, Melrose. Mass. 

BAKER, EMORY L Private 

Deceased. Company M, 28th Infantry. On 
May 28, 1918, near Cantigny, France, while acting 
as platoon runner, he passed through three violent 
artillery barrages with coolness and apparent con- 
tempt for danger, and repeatedly carried ammuni- 
tion to his comrades under fire. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Augusta Baker, mother. New Bloomfield, Mo. 

BAKER, HARRY I Sergeant 

Company C, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 4, 1918. Sergt. Baker disregarded 
his own safety by going out under very heavy shell 
and machine-gun fire to carry a wounded comrade 
to a place of safety. Home address, William L. 
Baker, father, 934 Bannock Street, Denver, Colo. 

BAKER, JESSE Private 

Company A, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 
18, 1918. On October 18 Pvt. Baker carried a mes- 
sage from his platoon leader to the leader of an ad- 
joining platoon, crossing an area swept by an intense 
machine-gun fire. While waiting for a reply he was 
seriously wounded, but returned with the answer to 
his platoon leader, remaining on duty until ordered 
evacuated by his commanding officer. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Josephine Baker, mother, 225 Chamber 
Street, Phillipsburg, N. J. 

BAKER, JOHN Private 

Company I, 368th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Binarville, France, Septem- 
ber 28, 1918. Although severely wounded in the 
right hand, losing two fingers, Pvt. Baker, a runner 
continued three hundred yards through heavy 
enemy machine-gun fire to the forward battalion, 
and delivered his message alone, having been de- 
serted by an unwounded fellow runner. Home ad- 
dress, Henry Baker, Cheriton, Va. 

BAKER, JOHN M Corporal 

Company G, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Roncheres, France, July 29, 
1918. Corporal Baker led a patrol through heavy 
machine-gun fire, in an attack on an enemy nest. 
Seeing all the members of his patrol lying about, 
either killed or wounded, he courageously continued 
the fire, killing a sniper who had been inflicting 
severe losses. 

For the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. Corp. 
Baker is awarded an Oak-leaf Cluster, to be worn 
with the distinguished-service cross. After his 
platoon commander was wounded Corp. Baker 
took command; and, after being wounded, refused 
to go for treatment, remaining to lead his platoon 
for two days, until relieved. Home address. Miss 
Carrie Lowery, sister, Medenth College, Raleigh, 
N. C. 

BAICER, JOHN T. , . Sergeant (First Class) 
Company F, 7th Regiment, United States Engi- 
neers. For extraordinary heroism in action near 



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Brueilles, France, October 18, and November 3-4, 
1918. On October 18, Sergt. Baker, with a detail of 
19 men, carrying wire for wiring in outposts, fol- 
lowed the infantry through the Bois de Rappe, 
where he employed his men as infantry to assist in 
holding the captured position. Later wired in four 
outposts in direct view of and under heavy fire from 
the enemy. On November 3 and 4 he succeeded 
several times in laying foot bridges across the 
Meuse, under heavy fire, allowing the infantry to 
cross to the east bank. Home address, J. A. 
Freck, friend, Bancroft, Iowa. 

BAKER, McLAURIN Sergeant 

Company C, 105th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Mazingheim, 
France, October 18, 1918. During the fighting 
around Mazingheim, Serg. Baker, while attached to 
the 120th Infantry, was painfully wounded by 
shrapnel, which necessitated his going to the first- 
aid station for treatment. Realizing that his ser- 
vices were greatly needed at the line he refused to 
be evacuated, but remained in action until the 
troops were withdrawn. Home address, Mrs. 
Lizzie Morrell, mother, R. F. D. No. 1, Timmons- 
ville. S. C. 

BALCH, JOHN H. . Pharmacists' Mate, U. S. N. 
Sixth Regiment, U. S. M. C For repeated acts 
of extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
Belleau, France, June 6-8, 1918, near Vierzy, 
France, July 19, 1918; and near St. Etienne-aux- 
Arnes, France, October 5, 1918. During the attack 
in the Bois de Belleau, Pharmacist's Mate Balch 
displayed conspicuous coolness under shell fire in 
evacuating wounded men. During the action near 
Vierzy, he worked unceasingly for sixteen hours, 
giving assistance to the wounded on a field torn by 
high explosive shells and covered by direct machine- 
gun fire. Near St. Etienne-aux-Arnes, he again 
gave proof of excellent judgment and courage in 
establishing an advance dressing station under vio- 
lent shell and machine-gun fire, thereby saving 
many lives which would otherwise have been lost. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary Baloh, mother. Drum- 
right, Okla. 

BALD, EDWARD Corporal 

6th Machine Gun Battalion. U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Somme-Py, 
France, October 2-10, 1918. Corp. Bald maneuv- 
ered his machine-gun squad independently of the 
platoon, going forward under intense enemy 
machine-gun and artillery fire and concentrations of 
gas. On one occasion he led his squad regardless of 
personal danger, in the rear of the German positions, 
and laid down a flanking fire against a portion of the 
enemy line, facilitating its capture, together with a 
number of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Laura 
Heintze, 858 Mt. Ephriam Avenue, Camden, N. J. 

BALDRIDGE, ROBERT L. . . . Private 
Ambulance Company, 148, 112th Sanitary Train. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Heurne, 
Belgium, November 4, 1918. With two other sol- 
diers, Pvt. Baldridge volunteered to rescue two 
wounded men who had been lying in an exposed 
position on the opposite bank of the Scheldt River 
for two days. Making two trips across the stream 
in the face of heavy machine-gun and shell fire, he 
and his companion succeeded in carrying both the 
wounded men to shelter. Home address, Samuel W. 
Baldridge, father. Dexter, Mo. 

BALDWIN, MOSES S Corporal 

Company G, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
France, October 15, 1918. In an attack on the Cote 
de Chatillon, disregarding all personal danger, he 
repeatedly went over shell-swept areas under 
heavy machine-gun fire to give first-aid treatment 



to the wounded and carry them to shelter. Home 
address, Mrs. Minnie J. Baldwin, Midland City, 
Ala.. 

BALDWIN. THOMAS . Private (First Class) 
Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. After all the other runners of his platoon had 
been either killed or wounded by machine-gun and 
shell fire and he himself had been seriously wounded 
Pvt. Baldwin refused evacuation, continuing with 
his mission. After making three trips through the 
heavy barrage he guided platoons to their desig- 
nated objectives, after which he was ordered to a 
dressing station. Home address, Herman Baldwin, 
father, 1413 South Eleventh Street, Ironton, Ohio. 

BALL. ERNEST B. . Pharmacist's Mate, U. S N. 
Company E, 5th Regiment, U.S.M.C. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, 
October 3. 1918. Pharmacist's Mate Ball continu- 
ally exposed himself to severe machine-gun and 
artillery fire while dressing and carrjdng wounded 
soldiers belonging to the unit to which he was 
attached. Home address, Etta Ball, mother, 
Ukiah. CaUf. 

BALL, ERNEST W Corporal 

Company H, 36l3t Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
tember 29, 1918. While his company was being 
harassed by enemy snipers hidden in imitation 
tanks, Pvt. Ball, without aid, went forward and suc- 
ceeded in killing one and capturing another. Home 
address, Mrs. Edith Ball, Rigley, Ida. 

BALL, RALPH Corporal 

Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 9, 
1918. Although severely wounded, Corp. Ball led 
his section through a terrific barrage and advanced 
until his men had safely passed the bombed area 
before he would allow himself to be evacuated. 
Home address, Mrs. G. Ball, mother, Millbrook, 
N. Y. 

BALL, WILL R Corporal 

Company G, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
tember 9-17, 1918. Becoming separated from his 
patrol, Corp. Ball, with another soldier, attacked an 
enemy patrol and drove it off, though the number ol 
their opponents was estimated at 50. He did ex- 
cellent work with his platoon in the advance of 
September 12 north of Fey-en-Haye, in rushing 
machine-gun nests. On September 17 he was a 
mefnber of an outpost attacked by a larger body of 
Germans. Though wounded, he remained at his 
post. Home address, William E. Ball, Lindsay, 
Okla. 

BALLARD, BLACKBURN W. . . Corporal 
Deceased. Company A, 1st Engineers. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
October 9, 1918. Advancing alone ahead of his 
squad, in the face of unusual machine-gun fire, Corp. 
Ballard set out to attack a machine-gun nest. He 
so inspired his men that they came to his assistance, 
and under his direction, the stronghold was taken, 
together with many prisoners. While guarding the 
collected prisoners he was killed. Next of kin. R. 
B. Ballard, father, Colusa, Cal. 

BALLARD. FREDERICK E. . . . Private 
Deceased. Company C, 102d Machine Gun 
Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Maroheville, France, September 26, 1918. 
Pvt. Ballard displayed remarkable courage and 
coolness during this engagement. When apparently 
trapped in an enemy trench near a machine-gun 
emplacement, he worked his way out under the wire 



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entanglement in plain view of the enemy, and, re- 
turning with hand grenades, assisted in bombing 
out the machine-gun nest and capturing some of 
the men who were defending it. Later he accom- 
panied a detachment and assisted in mopping up 
the town, driving out the enemy, and taking sev- 
eral prisoners. While thus engaged he was struck 
by an exploding shell and killed. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Jessie E. Ballard, mother, 82 Andover Street, 
Ludlow Vt. 

BALLARD, WALTER D Private 

Company B, 16th Infantry. Displaying excep- 
tional initiative and bravery throughout the opera- 
tions south of Soissons, France, July 18 to 22, 1918, 
he with extraordinary heroism on July 21, 1918, 
with two companions, captured two rnachine guns 
that were causing heavy losses to his company. 
Home address, F. H. Ballard, brother, Redfield, la. 

BALLESTERO, FRED V Private 

Company A, 363rd Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Very, France, September 26, 
1918. At the very outset of the action, Private 
Ballestero took six prisoners single handed and 
under fire. After his company had been stopped by 
heavy firing, he and another soldier went ahead on 
a reconnaissance mission and encountered heavy 
machine-gun fire. Sending his companion back 
with information and for help, he alone pressed on, 
capturing a machine-gun and its entire crew. Home 
address, Mrs. Fred V. Ballestero, wife, 502 23rd 
Street, Tacoma, Wash. 

BALLING, JOSEPH P Corporal 

Company M, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pre, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Assigned to the duty of carrying ra- 
tions, water and ammunition to the front line. Cor- 
poral Balling led his details over ground, under in- 
cessant gas attacks, and terrific shell fire. Although 
his force was greatly decreased through casualties, 
he maintained complete control, and succeeded in 
supplying the troops with necessities. After being 
helplessly woundecl, he directed the movements for 
the safety of his detail and the care of the wounded. 
Home address, Mrs. Caroline Balling, mother, 38 
Ideal Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 

BANAHAN, RAYMOND F. , . . Sergeant 
Company L, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action Hear Bois de Consenvoye, France, 
October 10, 1918. Through heavy artillery fire, 
Sergt. Banahan went to the side of a wounded com- 
rade who was exposed to the enemy and in a help- 
less condition. Taking his wounded comrade with 
him, he returned to safety, his whole journey being 
made through an artillery barrage. Home address, 
Frank P. Banahan, father, 424 South Strieker 
Street, Baltimore, Md. 

BANE, THOMAS P Corporal 

Company C, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 9, 
1918. Corporal Bane, while leading his squad in 
the advance with his company, was wounded by a 
machine-gun bullet in the head. Despite his 
wound, he continued in the advance until the ob- 
jective was reached and the position consolidated. 
Corporal Bane on the day previous, in company 
with two companions, rushed a nearby machine- 
gun nest, killing five of the enemy and capturing 
the remainder. Home address, Daniel D. Bane, 
fathsr, 203 Elm Street, Durham, N. C. 

BANKS, CARL Sergeant 

Company K, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
France, August 28, 1918. Though he was severely 
wounded by machine-gun fire, Sergt. Banks con- 
tinued to lead his platoon throughout the attack 



until his company reformed, and an emergency no 
longer existed. Home address. Rev. Henry Banks, 
father, Lowell, Mich. 

BANKS, LEONARD S Private 

Deceased. Company G, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the Foret de Fere, 
France, July 23, 1918. Badly wounded while on 
patrol Pvt. Banks returned to his company to get 
assistance for wounded comrades. He then volun- 
teered and led the first-aid men through heavy gas 
and shell bombardment to the place where his 
wounded comrades were. Home address. Swan 
Banks, father, R. F. D. No. 2, Farnum, Neb. 

BANN, EDDIE Private 

Company M, 318th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois des Ogons, France, 
October 4, 1918. Pvt. Bann was acting as stretcher 
bearer with another soldier who was shot by a 
sniper. Going out under fire from the sniper, he 
captured the latter with the aid of another man. 
While taking his prisoner to the rear, Pvt. Bann 
found a wounded man, whom he carried to the aid 
station under heavy fire, while his companion went 
on with the prisoner. Upon returning from the aid 
station he continued his work of rescuing the 
wounded. Home address, Mrs. Margaret Bann, 
mother, 93 Reedsbale Street, North Side, Pitts- 
burgh, Pa. 

BARBER, HENRY A. . . First Lieutenant 
9th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Moulins, France, July 14-15, 
1918. Seeing his right flank badly exposed to the 
enemy's advance across the Marne, Lieut. Barber 
changed the position of two of his guns to meet this 
emergency, performing this task during terrific 
enemy fire. He then ran a distance of 150 yards in 
the open to stop the fire of our own infantry on our 
troops. Going forward to the aid of a wounded 
soldier, Lieut. Barber administered first aid and was 
carrying the wounded man to safety, when the 
latter died. Picking up the one remaining undam- 
aged gun, he opened fire on the enemy, who were 
crossing the river, sinking one boat, killing many, 
and causing the others to abandon their boats. 
Home address, Mrs. Inez Barber, mother, 11 
High Street, Cambridge, Md. 

BARBER, THOMAS M. . . First Lieutenant 
Medical Reserve Corps. On May 28-30, 1918, 
near Cantigny, France, he repeatedly demonstrated 
heroic self-sacrifice by caring for wounded under 
enemy fire with apparent contempt for his own 
safety. When his aid station had been destroyed 
by shell fire he promptly moved into a shell hole 
nearby and continued his faithful work. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. T. L. Barber, mother, 915 Crescent 
Road, Charleston, W.Va. 

BARBIER, ALEX J Private 

Headquarters Company, 356th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, 
France, October 22, 1918. While engaged in a raid 
on enemy positions, Pvt. Barbier was painfully 
wounded in the head, but refused to go to the rear, 
remaining on duty with his platoon and taking an 
active part in the action for 24 hours after being 
wounded. Home address, Mrs. L. C. Barbier, 
mother, White Castle, La. 

BARBOUR, WILLIAM C. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company C, 119th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, 
France, October 9, 1918. During the operations 
near Busigny, on October 9, Pvt. Barbour, with one 
other soldier, voluntarily left his place of com- 
parative safety and advanced into the open in 
the face of close-range machine-gun fire, to rescue a 
severely wounded comrade. He received a severe 



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wound while engaged in this self-appointed task, 
from which he later died. Next of kin. Mrs. 
Mandy Barbour, mother, R. F. D. No. 1, Smith- 
field, N. C. 

BARCZYKOWSKI, FRANK JOHN . Private 
Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
July 19, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery in 
charging three machine guns with the aid of a small 
detachment of his comrades, killing the crews and 
capturing the guns, which were immediately turned 
on the Germans, thereby opening the line for the 
advance of his company, which had been held up by 
the enemy's fire 

For the following act of extraordinary heroism 
in action in the Bois de Belleau, France, June 11, 
1918, Pvt. Barczykowsld is awarded an Oak Leaf 
Cluster to be worn with the Distinguished Service 
Cross. When all the other members of their group 
had been killed or wounded by fire from an enemy 
machine gun, Pvt. Barczykowski and another sol- 
dier charged this gun and killed the entire crew. 
Home address, Frank Barczykowski, father, 18 
Klaus Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 

BARD, FRANKLIN C Sergeant 

Company K, 385th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
14-18, 1918. After all the officers of his company 
had become casualties, Sergt. Bard reorganized the 
company with notable bravery and skill, and led it 
forward to its objective. Retaining command next 
day, though handicapped by numerous casualties, 
he kept his men well in hand and successfully led 
them in all advances which were ordered, inspiring 
them by his courage and coolness. Home address, 
Mrs. Orville Bard, mother, 25 Calvin Street, Adams, 
Mass. 

BARDEMAN, NEARNEY . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company B, 307th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Grandpre, 
France, October 15, 1918. Pvt. Bardeman, acting 
aa scout for his platoon, was attempting to effect a 
crossing over the river under heavy machine-gun 
and sniping fire. When he was struck by a bullet 
and mortally wounded he called out a warning to 
the other five members of the platoon to take cover, 
thereby saving many lives. Next of kin, ShumUn 
Bardeman, father, Dzuren, Russia. 

BARDOU, HENRI Brigadier 

A. S. 308, Third BCL, Art. d'Assaut, French 
Army. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Massif Blanc Mont, France, October 8, 1918. Dur- 
ing an attack by the Second American Division, he 
displayed marked coolness and bravery in guiding 
his tank through heavy counter-preparation fire 
during an approach march. He never hesitated to 
leave the protection of the tank the better to direct 
its advance. Later he showed great personal cour- 
age in going through heavy shell fire to the rescue of 
several wounded American soldiers. 

BARFIELD, H. M. . . . Second Lieutenant 
38th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. During the 
battle of the Marne, near Mezy, Lieutenant Barfield 
rallied the men of a company who were falling back 
in disorder, formed them and stopped what other- 
wise would have been a rout. This, in the face of 
heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. At the same 
time, he managed and controlled the fire of his four 
machine guns so as to deliver an annihilating fire on 
the enemy. Home address, R.E. Barfield, father, 
R. F. D. No. 3, Macon, Ga. 

BARKER, MANDEVILLE J., Jr. . Y. M. C. A. 

On duty with 108th Machine Gun Battalion. For 

extraordinary heroism in action near Baslieux, 



France, September 15, 1918. Mr. Barker showed a 
fearless disregard of his own safety by crawling out 
in front of the line under heavy enemy machine-gun 
and sniper fire to aid wounded soldiers, whom he 
carried back to shelter after dressing their wounds. 
He also administered aid to a wounded German 
within 20 yards of the enemy lines and brought him 
in a prisoner. Home address, Mrs. M. J. Barker, 
mother, 6132 University Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

BARKSDALE, ALFRED D. . . . Captain 
116th Infantry. For repeated acts of extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Samogneux, France, 
October 8, near Molleville, France, October 12, and 
in the Bois de Grand Montague, France, October 15, 
1918. Commanding a support company during the 
attack of October 8, Capt. Barksdale discovered 
that his battalion had advanced ahead of the unit 
on the right flank, and was suffering heavy losses 
from machine-gun fire. Without orders he at- 
tacked and captured the guns, taking many prison- 
ers. On October 12, he worked for over an hour ex- 
posed to a terrific bombardment, binding the 
wounds of his men. On October 15 he advanced 
alone into a thick wood and with the aid of his pistol 
put out of action a destructive machine gun, which 
was pouring such a deadly fire that his men could 
not raise their heads. Home address, W. R. Barks- 
dale, father, Houston, Va. 

BARLOW, ALFRED M. . . First Lieutenant 
Company L, 148th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, November 
3, 1918. Although suffering from a painful shrapnel 
wound in the leg, he led his company, with excel- 
lent leadership and command, over the river, and 
not until he had received wounds in both legs would 
he give his consent to be taken to a dressing station. 
Home address, Mrs. Eva Barlow, mother, 1066 
First Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio. 

BARLOW, FRANCIS A. . . First Lieutenant 
125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near the Ourcq River, France, July 31, 1918. 
Lieut. Barlow was severely wounded in the passage 
of the Ourcq River and the capture of the heights 
beyond, but continued in command of his company. 
When another officer of his company was wounded, 
he attempted to carry him to a place of safety, but 
was physically unable to do so. Although repeat- 
edly urged to go to the rear, he continually refused 
and remained in command of the company until it 
was ordered to withdraw. Home address, Mrs. F. 
A. Barlow, wife, Douglass, Wash. 

BARNES, HARRY C, Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
6th Infantry. He showed good judgment, brave- 
ry and determination in leading his patrol into the 
enemy's lines in the Bois-Brule near St. Die, in the 
Vosges, on July 19th, 1918. Although seriously 
wounded, he continued to direct his men and suc- 
ceeded in driving off the enemy at the same time 
wounding four of the German patrol with his own 
revolver. Home address, Mrs. H. C. Barnes, mo- 
ther, 713 S. Frisco Avenue, Tulsa, Okla. 

BARNES, RAYMOND Private 

Company B, 3d Machine Gun Battalion. On 
July 18, 1918, near Berzy-le-Sec, France, he was 
severely wounded by a shell, but as soon as he re- 
gained consciousness he went forward, rejoined 
former position in squad, and fought with it until 
ordered to an aid station by his platoon commander. 
Home address. Green M. Barnes, R. F. D. 5, 
Taylorsville, N. C. 

BARNES, ROBERT Sergeant 

Company L, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mont de Sanges, France, 
September 19, 1918. After starting on a mission to 
reconnoiter the front lines of the enemy, Sergt 



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Barnes received wounds which proved serious. 
Disregarding advice to return, he continued col- 
lecting valuable information, which was submitted 
to his company commander through a member of 
his patrol party. Home address, Josie Case, mother, 
526 East Harrison Street, Danville, 111. 

BARNETT, CECIL E Private 

Machine Gun Company, 117th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, 
France, October 8-9, 1918. After repeatedly carry- 
ing messages under heavy fire, he was painfully 
wounded while acting as a connecting file, but he 
continued on duty until he was ordered to the dress- 
ing station. He then insisted on being permitted 
to rejoin his company rather than be sent to the 
hospital. Home address, Mrs. John Barnett, 
mother, Pittsburgh Landing, Tenn. 

BARNETT, LELAND M. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 148th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ivoiry, France, September 
27, 1918. Having become separated from his bat- 
talion headquarters, Lieut. Barnett, battalion adju- 
tant, on his own initiative, undertook, under heavy 
artillery and machine-gun fire, to locate machine- 
gun nests which were hindering the advance. He 
ignored the warnings of his orderly as to the danger 
of this work and continued at it until he was killed. 
Next of kin, Mrs. L. M. Barnett, wife, 1937 Hudson 
Avenue, Norwood, Ohio. 

BARNHART, FRANK A Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment U. S. M. 
C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Som- 
me-Py, France, October 4, 1918. Sergt. Barnhart 
several times left his trench and helped to carry 
wounded soldiers from the field through machine- 
gun and artillery fire. Home address, Charles 
Barnhart, father, Chicora, Pa. 

BARNHART, WALTER I. . . . Sergeant 
Company I, 329th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois d'en Dela, France, 
September 27, 1918. Accompanied by an officer, 
Sergt. Barnhart advanced against an enemy ma- 
chine-gun nest which was holding up the advance 
of his company. When they had reached a point 
within 50 yards of the gun, they were fired upon and 
the officer was severely wounded. Sergt. Barnhart 
immediately picked the officer up and through a 
hail of machine-gun bullets brought him to a posi- 
tion of safety. Home address, Mrs. W. J. Barnhart, 
wife, 402 Main Street, Latrobe, Pa. 

BARNWELL, FRANK H. . Second Lieutenant 
26th Infantry. He distinguished himself by 
heroic and inspiring leadership at Soissons, France, 
July 18, 1918, directing his platoon with unusual 
effectiveness until he fell wounded. Home address, 
I. H. Barnwell, 1732 Peabody Avenue, Memphis, 
Tenn. 

BARRE, MARCEL Gunner 

Third B. C. L. Artillery d' Assault, French Army. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Massif 
Blanc Mont, France, October 3-8, .1918. During at- 
tacks by the Second American Division, he distin- 
guished himself by coolness and courage in leading 
his tank in the approach march through heavy 
counter-preparation fire. He brought his tank into 
position with great skill and later displayed extra- 
ordinary personal heroism in going under heavy 
shell fire to the rescue of American wounded. 

BARRETT, HERBERT W. . Second Lieutenant 
Company H, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 
3, 1918. Reorganizing his company after the other 
officers had become casualties. Lieutenant Barrett 
led them in an attack, capturing a machine-gun 



nest, capturing or killing the crew. Under heavy 
fire, he rescued two of his men who had been wound- 
ed and buried by a high-explosive shell. He was 
wounded while administering first aid to one of his 
men, under machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. 
Alice M. Barrett, mother, 115 Cedar Street, Som- 
merville, Mass. 

BARRON, WILLIAM L Private 

Deceased. 16th Company, 3d Battalion, 5th 
Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 23, 
1918. After making several successful journeys 
over an area swept by artillery, machine gun, and 
rifle fire, in his capacity as runner, Pvt. Barron was 
caught in a heavy barrage and seriously wounded. 
By a superhuman effort he made his way to his ob- 
jective; and, after being dragged into safety, insisted 
on personally delivering his message. He then fell 
exhausted from loss of blood. Next of kin, Delia 
Wires, mother, R. F. D. No. 4, HoUey, N. Y. 

BARROW, CHARLES L. . . First Lieutenant 
One Hundred and fiftieth Machine Gun Bat- 
talion. In action northeast of Chateau Thierry, 
France, July 30-31, 1918, acting as leader of a pla- 
toon, he stimulated his men by his heroic conduct 
to success until incapacitated by a second wound. 
Home address, Mrs. R. Barrow, mother, Austin, 
Texas. 

BARROWS, ALBERT EDWARD . . Private 
Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
July 19, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery 
in charging three machine guns with the aid of a 
small detachment of his comrades, killing the crews 
and capturing the guns, which were immediately 
turned on the Germans, thereby opening the line 
for the advance of his company, which had been 
held up by the enemy's fire. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary A. Barrows, 714 Sumner Street, Lynn, Mass. 

BARROWS, CLAYTON E. . . . Private 

Company D, 8th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Le Rocq Farm, 
France, July 14-15, 1918. On duty as a runner at 
battalion headquarters, Private Barrows was sent 
with a message to his company commander during a 
terrific enemy bombardment. Passing for two and 
one-half kilometers over ground where gas and high- 
explosive shells were constantly falhng, he was 
forced to tear off his gas mask in order to find his 
way; but he succeeded in delivering his message, 
falling exhausted just as his mission was completed. 
Home address, Mrs. L. J. Barrows, mother, 33 Arch 
Street, Springfield, Mass. 

BARRY, EDWARD Corporal 

Deceased. Company K, 354th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois du Barri- 
court, France, November 1, 1918. After receiving a 
dangerous wound in the chest from a shell fragment. 
Corporal Barry insisted in going forward with his 
combat group. He pushed forward through in- 
tense machine-gun fire until again hit by a machine- 
gun bullet, which caused his death. Next of kin, 
J. T. Barry, father, 2335 Ridgeway Avenue, 
Chicago, III. 

B.\RRY, EDWARD W Private 

Deceased. Company I, 311th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Grandpre, 
France, October 25, 1918. Acting as a stretcher 
bearer, under heavy machine-gun fire, Pvt. Barry 
was wounded, but disregarded his own injuries, 
went to the aid of another wounded man, and, while 
attending him, was killed by shrsipnol. Next of kin, 
^Irs. Cora Barry, mother, 35 Columbia Avenue, 
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BARRY, HERBERT E Sergeant 

359th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Fey-en-Haye, France, September 12, 
1918. Sergt. Barry, while carrying a message 
through a heavy barrage, was knocked down by 
shell explosions several times, but with heroic de- 
votion to duty he continued on and delivered his 
message. On the return trip he was rendered un- 
conscious for three hours by a shell. Upon being 
revived immediately reported to battalion head- 
quarters for duty. Home address, Phil Romjre, 
father, 515 6th Street, International Falls, Minn. 

BART, FRANK J. . . (First Class) Private 
Company C, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
October 3, 1918. While on duty as company run- 
ner Pvt. Bart, seeing that our Une was being held 
up by fire from an enemy machine-gun nest, picked 
up an automatic rifle, loaded it, and, running out 
ahead of the line, wiped out the nest, kiUing the 
enemy gunners. Shortly after, he repeated the 
same performance at another nest. Home address, 
Michael Land, friend, 428 Plane Street, Newark, 
N. J. 

BARTELS, HERMAN B Corporal 

Company F, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Novem- 
ber 10, 1918. While maintaining liaison with an 
adjacent company during a raid, Corpl. Bartels 
personally cleared out two dugouts, taking a number 
of prisoners. He was later wounded, but continued 
in action until he fell. Home address, Mrs. Lizzie 
Bartels, mother, Effingham, 111. 

BARTHOLF, HERBERT B. . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service, 103d Aero Pursuit Squadron. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Aincre- 
ville, France, October 30, 1918, and near Baalon, 
France, November 4, 1918. On October 30, in the 
region of Aincreville, Lieut. Bartholf, with one 
other pilot, engaged five enemy planes. Outnumber- 
ed, he did not hesitate to attack, and, although sub- 
jected to the severe fire of five enemy planes, he suc- 
ceeded in destroying one. On November 4, in the 
region of Baalon, while on a bombing expedition, 
he encountered an enemy patrol of eight machines, 
Fokker type. He immediately dived into their 
formation and, despite the severe fire to which he 
was subjected, continued a spirited combat with 
one of the enemy until it crashed to the ground. 
Home address, C. S. Bartholf, father, 535 Long- 
wood Avenue, Glencoe, 111. 

BARTLETT, ELMER E. JR. . . . Private 
Company C. 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, 
October 9, 1918. CrawUng forward under heavy 
machine-gun fire, Pvt. Bartlett assisted in bringing 
a wounded comrade to safety. Home address, Mrs. 
Elmer Bartlett, mother, 50 Second Street, Florence, 
N.J. 

BARTLETT, GEORGE W.. Private (First Class) 
Company I, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
1918. Acting in the capacity of battalion runner, 
Pvt. Bartlett volunteered and carried an important 
attack order from his regimental headquarters to 
the front line battalion through a terrific artillery 
bombardment. He was twice knocked down while 
in the permforance of this mission, but successfully 
delivered his message on time. Although in a dazed 
condition upon reaching the forward line, he again 
volunteered to carry a message across an area 
swept by enemy machine-gun fire. Home address, 
John Potter, uncle, Honeoye, N. Y. 

BARTO, TOM D Corporal 

Deceased. Company D, 4th Engineers. For 



extraordinary heroism in action on the Vesle River, 
near Ville Savoy, France, August 11, 1918. He 
volunteered to go into Ville Savoy at a time when 
it was under a heavy bombardment to rescue a 
wounded officer. Next of kin, Mrs M. E. Barto, 
mother, 724 Garden Street, Bellingham, Wash. 

BARTON, CHARLES R Sergeant 

Company L, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Belleau Woods, France, 
July 20, 1918. Wounded in the leg by a machine- 
gun bullet, Sergt. Barton dressed his wound and 
continued to lead his section in a successful attack 
on two machine-gun nests. He remained on duty 
for 14 hours, until weakness forced him to be eva- 
cuated. Next of kin, Charles R. Green, friend, 
R. F. D. 2, Houlton, Me. 

BARTON, HARRY D Corporal 

Battery A, 6th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Fleville, France, Oc- 
tober 4, 1918. Being in charge of one of the sections 
of drivers of his platoon when it was caught in an 
enemy barrage, Corpl. Barton unlimbered his gun 
and caisson, removed his horses and drivers to a 
place of safety, and returning to his platoon acted 
as runner, passing four times over heavily shelled 
areas. Home address, Miss Gertrude Barton, 
sister, 1200 Gess Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

BARTON, THOMAS D Captain 

142d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Etienne, France, October 8-10, 1918. 
Captain Barton advanced his company against a 
strongly fortified enemy position, and succeeded in 
capturing the enemy works, together with twenty 
machine guns and ninety prisoners. After he had 
lost all his cornpany officers and sustained many 
casualties in his command. Captain Barton again 
moved forward through an intense barrage, and 
established the most advanced position of the first 
day of the battle. Home address, Mrs. Rowena 
Barton, wife, Saint Joe, Texas. 

BASS, URBANE F. . . First Lieutenant 

Medical Corps, 372d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Monthois, France, October 
1-6, 1918. During the attack on Monthois he ad- 
ministered first aid in the open under prolonged and 
intense shell fire until he t/as severely wounded and 
carried from the field. Home address, Mrs. Maude 
L. Bass, wife, 506 11th Street, Frederioksbiirg, Va. 

BASSETT, WALDO S Corporal 

Company L, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. He volunteered to carry messages through 
intense shell and machine-gun fire after all of the 
runners had been killed or wounded. He was 
wounded while carrying a message, but continued on 
in spite of his injuries until it was delivered, and re- 
fused to go to the rear for treatment until ordered 
to do 80 by his company commander. Home ad- 
ress, Charles H. Bassett, father, 33 Winter Street, 
Franklin, Mass. 

BASSI, JOSEPH Private 

Company I, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Fays, France, 
October 4-7, 1918. Showing marked personal 
courage, he repeatedly crossed ground swept by 
heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to deliver im- 
portant messages. He volunteered for dangerous 
missions, his example being an inspiration to the 
other runners. Home address, Mrs. Teresa GalUna, 
aunt, 415 Beal Avenue, Memphis, Tenn. 

BASSMAN, BARNETT . . . Private 

Company A, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
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been broken up and the men scattered, Pvt. Bass- 
man, with great courage, collected 15 men, who had 
become separated from their squads, and organized 
them into a provisional platoon, which he success- 
fully led in the attack, thereby contributing mater- 
ially to the success of his company. Home address, 
M. Bassman, uncle, 783 Beck Street, New York, 
N. Y. 

BASTON, ALBERT P. . . First Lieutenant 
Fifth Regiment, U. S. M. C. Although shot in 
both legs while leading his platoon through the 
woods at Hill 142, near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
on June 6, 1918, he refused treatment until after he 
had personally assured himself that every man in 
his platoon was under cover and in good firing posi- 
tion. Home address, Mrs. Ora Z. Baston, mother, 
St. Louis Park, Minn. 

BATCHELDER, HAROLD W. First Lieutenant 
30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bois D'Aigremont, France, July 15, 
1918. When it seemed impossible for a runner to 
get through the violent barrage, Liet. Batchelder 
volunteered and carried an important message to 
regimental headquarters, returmng with an answer. 
Home address, E. E. Batchelder, Hardwick, Vt. 

BATE MAN, HENRY Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 307th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Pierre- 
mont, France, November 4, 1918. After passing 
through a heavily bombarded area, he learned that 
a soldier of his platoon had been wounded and had 
fallen in the shelled area. He at once volunteered 
and went back for him, assisted in bringing him to 
a place of safety, and later helped to carry him 
through another shelled area to the first-aid station. 
Home address, Mrs. Hattie H. Bateman, 133 Liv- 
ingstone Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 

BATEMAN, HENRY E. . . First Lieutenant 
114th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Verdun, France, October 12-13, 1918. 
After all the battalion runners had become casualties, 
Lieut. Bateman volunteered and carried important 
messages to the rear through violent artillery and 
machine-gun fire. Next day this ofiicer went 
through a wood occupied by enemy machine-gun 
nests and snipers and established liaison with three 
companies in an advanced position. Home adress, 
Mrs. Elizabeth T. Bateman, mother, Easton, Md. 

BATEMAN, W. C, Pharmacist's Mate (third class) 
U. S. N., attached to 6th Machine Gun Battalion 
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Thiaucourt, France, September 12-15, 1918. 
Rendering first aid under heavy artillery and ma- 
chine-gun fire Pharmacist's mate Bateman showed 
utter disregard for his own personal safety, ventur- 
ing through shelled areas to the assistance of the 
wounded. He obtained most valuable information 
for the guidance of stretcher bearers. Home ad- 
dress, J. C. Bateman, brother, Giant, Cal. 

BATES, BRET V Captain 

Medical Corps, 110th Sanitary Train. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Chaudron Farm, 
J'rance, October 1, 1918. When the Sanitary de- 
tachment, with which he was working, was ordered 
to fall back under intense artillery and machine- 
gun fire. Captain Bates (then First Lieutenant), 
upon his own volition and contrary to the advice of 
others, refused to leave the wounded men, who had 
not been evacuated, but remained with them 
throughout the day, ministering to them under the 
most violent fire, in utter disregard for his own 
safety. When night came, he secured litter bearers 
and succeeded in taking all the wounded to safety. 
Home address. Dr. C. Francis Ewing, friend, 
Wheaton, Minn. 



BATES, CHARLES E. H. . Second Lieutenant 
103d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Marchville, France, September 26, 1918. 
Lieut. Bates displayed the highest qualities of courage 
and leadership m leading his platoon through to its 
objective under a heavy barrage of machine-gun 
fire and artillery fire without fiank support. He 
held his objective under murderous artillery and 
machine-gun fire until relieved. Home address, H. 
L. A. Bates, 727 Paru Street, Alameda, Calif. 

BATES, PAUL Sergeant 

Deceased. Company F, 30th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, 
France, July 15, 1918, and near Cunel, France, 
October 10, 1918. During a terrific bombardment 
on the morning of July 15 Sergt. (then Pvt.) Bates 
carried in and dressed the wounded at great personal 
risk to himself. On October 10, near Cunel, al- 
though fatally wounded, Sergt. Bates continued to 
command his men in attack on machine guns until 
the end. Next of kin, Mrs. Vida Viola Snell, sister. 
22 Bronell Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

BATLEY, HAROLD Private 

Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Badonvillers, France, June 
24, 1918. Pvt. Batley, after two patrols had failed, 
volunteered and went alone to the grouped combat 
through the barrage and brought back information 
of the highest value. Home address, John H. Bately, 
father. Orchard Street, Rochester, N. H. 

BATSON, GEORGE WELLS . . . Corporal 
Company A, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Sept- 
ember 26, 1918. With absolute disregard for his 
personal safety Corp. Batson went 300 yards be- 
yond the front line, in full view of the enemy and 
under heavy machine-gun fire, and brought back a 
wounded soldier. Home address, Eugene Batson, 
321 Frank Street, Greenville, S. C. 

BATTA, FRANK . . . Second Lieutenant 
Infantry, 28th Division. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismes and Fismette, France, 
August 10, 1918. By bravely taking an exposed 
position at great risk to himself, Lieut. Batta suc- 
cessfully maneuvered his command across a rail- 
road track which was enfiladed by machine-gun and 
sniper fire. While doing so he was wounded in the 
neck, yet he fearlessly led his troops in a successful 
assault. His exceptional courage and initiative 
inspired his men to a victorious attack. Home ad- 
dress, Joseph Batta, father, Chillicothe, Mo. 

BATTEN, HAROLD A Corporal 

Company A, 102d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Marchville, 
France, September 26, 1918. While the squad to 
which Corp. Batten belonged was proceeding to its 
objective all the other members were either killed 
or wounded. After procuring assistance for the 
wounded soldiers, he immediately attached himself 
to another squad of his section and remained on 
duty with it throughout the day. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary Batten, mother, East Seventh Street, 
South Boston, Mass. 

BAUCOM, BYRNE V Captain 

Air Service, observer, 1st Aero Squadron. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Chateau- 
Thierry and St Mihiel salients, France. Lieut. 
Baucom, with First Lieut. William P. Erwin, pilot, 
by a l^ong period of faithful and heroic operations, 
set an inspiring example of courage and devotion 
to duty to his entire squadron. Throughout the 
Chateau-Thierry actions in June and July, 1918, 
he flew under the worst weather conditions and 
successfully carried out his missions in the face of 
heavy odds. In the St. Mihiel sector, September 



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12-16, 1918, he repeated his previous courageous 
work. He flew as low as 50 feet from the ground 
behind the enemy's lines, harassing German 
troops with machine guns. He twice drove off 
enemy planes which were attempting to destroy 
an American observation balloon. On September 
12-13, 1918, he flew at extremely low altitudes and 
carried out infantry contact patrols successfully. 
Again on September 12 he attacked a German bat- 
tery, forced the crew to abandon it, shot off his 
horse a German officer who was trying to escape, 
drove the cannoneers to their dugouts, and kept 
them there until the infantry could come up and 
capture them. 

For the following act of extraordinary heroism 
in action near Sedan, France, November 5, 1918. 
Capt. Baucom is awarded an Oak Leaf Cluster to 
be worn with the Distinguished Service Cross. 
With atmospheric conditions such that flying was 
nearly impossible, he voluntarily undertook a 
flight as observer to locate the position of enemy 
troops and machine-gun nests which had been 
holding up our advance and causing severe casual- 
ties. Forced to fly at a very low altitude and sub- 
jected to almost constant anti-aircraft, and rifle 
fire, he obtained the information that was vital to 
the success of our operations, and dropped the mes- 
sage at division headquarters. He then penetrated 
far into the enemy lines, and opening fire upon 
enemy crews routed them from a series of machine- 
gun nests. When his machine was finally shot 
down, he succeeded in operating the gun, and beat 
off an attack by the enemy in force. Armed only 
with revolvers and German Grenades which they 
found in an enemy emplacement, he and his 
pilot then worked their way back to the American 
lines with valuable information, repeatedly sub- 
jected to enemy fire on their way. Home address, 
Mrs. E. E. Baucom, mother, Milford, Texas. 

BAUERNFEIND, JOHN R. . . . Private 
Company B, 310th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, November 5, 1918. With two other soldiers 
Pvt. Baunernfeind voluntarily left a place of safety, 
went forward 40 meters under machine-gun fire in 
plain view of the enemy, and rescued another soldier, 
who had been blinded by a machine-gun bullet and 
was helplessly staggering about. Home address, 
Mrs. Theresa Bauernfeind, mother, 2104 Meyer 
Street, Baltimore, Md. 

BAUGHN, ROBERT O, . . . First Sergean 
Company G, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
October 4, 1918, during offensive operations, Sergt. 
Baughn carried important messages across fire- 
swept territory, continuing with this work until 
seriously wounded. Home address, Mrs. Martha 
F. Guy, Calhoun, Ky. 

BAUME. JOHN . Pharmacist's Mate (First Class) 
Attached to 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
Etienne, France, October 3-5, 1918. Pharmacist's 
Mate Baume gave aid to the wounded under shell 
and machine-gun fire, and went forward several 
times during the advance to locate advanced dress- 
ing stations. Home address, James T. Baume, 
father, 18 Chestnut Street, Schenectady, N. Y. 

BAURIN, ALBERT Brigadier 

French, 350th Tank Company. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, 
October 4, 1918. During the course of an engage 
ment in which the French tanks assisted the Ameri- 
can infantry to attack a difficult position, the tank 
in which Brigadier Baurin was advancing, was put 
out of action and his companion wounded by heavy 
artillery fire. He continued to assist his comrade 
in firing until the ammunition was completely ex- 
hausted, and then dismounted from the tank and 



he carried the wounded man to the American line 
through the intense enemy fire. 

BAXTER, ALBERT F Captain 

353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the Bois de Varricourt, France, November 
1, 1918. When his company was held up by ma- 
chine-gun nests on three separate occasions, Cap- 
tain Baxter moved forward to a position in advance 
of his leading elements, and, with rifle grenades, 
put the machine-gun nests out of action. On each 
of these occasions it was Captain Baxter's act that 
enabled his company to continue its advance. 
Throughout the attack his leadership and initiative 
were largely responsible for the success of his com- 
pany. Home address, C. H. Malleson, friend, 
Fairmont, Neb. 

BAXTER, S. A. . . . Second Lieutenant 

26th Infantry. For repeated acts of extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Montdidier, France, 
June 5; near Soissons, France, July 21 ; near Verdun, 
France, October 4, 1918. On June 5 Lieut. Baxter 
led a patrol across a heavily-shelled area and estab- 
lished liaison with an adjoining battalion. On July 
21, while his platoon was being held up by terrific 
machine-gun fire, Lieut. Baxter crawled forward to 
dress the wounds of his men, and he so encouraged 
and rallied his men that further advance was made 
possible. On October 4, though suffering from 
wounds, he advanced with his company in the face 
of most destructive fire of machine guns and artil- 
lery, until further advance was impcssible. Home 
address, Mrs. W. C. Baxter, mother, 28 Highland 
Street, Chatham, Ontario, Canada. 

BAXTER, WILLIAM V Private 

Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Revillon, 
France, September 8, and in the Argonne offensive 
September 28, 1918. On September 8 Pvt. Baxter 
went to the aid of wounded comrades, despite the 
deadly fire of rifles and machine guns; and after 
administering to them in a shell hole, he carried the 
men, one at a time, to safety On September 28, 
after being painfully wounded, he refused to go to 
the rear until he had rendered first aid to a more 
seriously wounded comrade. Home address, Mrs. 
James Baxter, Red Hook, Dutchess County, N. Y. 

BAY, ROLAND W Corporal 

Company C, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne-aux-Arnes, 
France, October 3, 1918. Corpl. Bay went out 50 
yards in front of the line, under heavy machine-gun 
fire, and brought back a wounded soldier. Later 
he carried a message 200 yards through a heavy 
barrage to battalion headquarters. He also volun- 
teered to bring up ammunition under heavy fire, 
and was wounded while performing that mission. 
Home address, T. A. Bay, father, 216 North Broad- 
way Street, Salem, 111. 

BAYLY, HARRY E Sergeant 

Deceased. Headquarters Company, 353rd In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Remonville, France, October 22, 1918. When the 
advance was checked by severe machine-gun fire, 
Sergeant Bayly, who was in charge of a one-pounder 
section, volunteered to open fire on the nest with a 
Stokes Mortar. Holding the mortar between his 
legs, he put it in action immediately and silenced 
the machine-gun nest, allowing the advance to con- 
tinue. Sergeant Balyy was killed by shell fire 
several days later. Next of kin, AUyn R. Bayly, 
father, Tar River, Okla. 

BEACH, WILLIAM B. . Sergeant (First Class) 

Company C, Fourth Engineers. For repeated 

acts of extraordinary heroism in action near St. 

Thibaut, France, August 6 and 8, 1918. Being a 



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member of a covering detachment sent out to pro- 
tect a detail which was constructing a bridge over 
the Vesle River, Sergt. Beach voluntarily left his 
squad and fought his way alone down the river, in 
order to locate an enemy machine-gun nest. The 
flashes from his automatic rifle drew fire from the 
enemy, and he was forced to jump into the river 
for protection. Swimming back to his squad, he 
organized a detail and led it in a successful attack on 
the hostile position. Two nights later, after this 
bridge had been destroyed, this soldier, with three 
others, volunteered to rebuild the bridge. Under 
continuous fire from the enemy, he swam the river 
several times, and set the posts for the bridge, there- 
by making possible the infantry attack on the fol- 
lowing morning. Home address, Frank Lewis 
Beach, father, Colorado City, Colo. 

BEAL, HAROLD V Corporal 

Battery A, 13th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Chfiry Chartreuve, 
France, August 13, 1918. Corporal Beal displayed 
unusual courage in repairing shattered telephone 
lines during a heavy barrage under direct observa- 
tion by the enemy. He was repeatedly knocked 
down by concussion of shells and he was painfully 
wounded in the shoulder by a bursting shell, but he 
continued at his work until it was completed with- 
out seeking medical aid. Home address, Mrs. 
Emma L. Beal, Oak Ridge, Mo. 

BEAN, FRANCIS A Sergeant 

Company A, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in "action near St. Souplet, France, October 
18, 1918. His company having been stopped by 
heavy enemy machine-gun fire, Sergt. Bean and 
two other soldiers worked their way into the enemy 
position, putting out of action two hostile machine 
guns. They then proceeded toward a dugout near- 
by under heavy fire and, upon encountering a 
German in the act of throwing a grenade at them, 
Sergt. Bean shot him. Reaching the entrance to 
the dugout, they forced the surrender of the occu- 
pants, who numbered thirty-five, including three 
officers. Home address, Mrs. Fred W. Bean, mother 
1566 Neilson Avenue, Utica, N. Y. 

BEAN, RUFUS Sergeant 

Company G, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 11, 
1918. Though he had been so severely gassed as to 
be incapacitated for duty, and was also suffering 
from a painful rupture. Sergeant Bean remained in 
command of his platoon, which had been reduced to 
two squads, and led it under heavy artillery and 
machine-gun fire in an attack on an enemy machine- 
gun position, killing the gunners and capturing the 
gun. With conspicuous bravery he directed the 
consolidation of the position in the captured trench, 
under continuous machine-gun and artillery bar- 
rage. Home address, Rufus Bean, father, 302 Oak 
Street, Poplar Bluff, Mo. 

BEANE, JAMES D. . . . First Lieutenant 
22d Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Bantheville, France, October 29, 
1918. When Lieut. Beane's patrol was attacked by 
eight enemy planes (Fokker type) he dived into 
their midst in order to divert their attention from 
the other machines of his group and shot down one 
of the Fokkers in flames. Four other Fokkers then 
joined in the battle, one of which was also des- 
troyed by this officer. Home address, Wilfrid 
Wheeler, 81 Sudbury Road, Concord, Mass. 

BEAR, ABSALOM F. . . Hospital Apprentice 
U. S. N., attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. During a heavy 
bombardment. Apprentice Bear went to an advan- 
ced ob-servation post, dressed the wounds of a com- 



rade, and conducted him to the rear. Home address, 
Absalom Bear, father, Iberia, Mo. 

BEARD, CORNELIUS Captain 

101st Engineers. On March 17, 1918, at the 
front near Chavignon, France, he was knocked 
down by a shell explosion, which caused him to lose 
consciousness. Upon regaining consciousness he 
searched for and found some of his men. During 
two hours he assisted Sergt. Reed and Corpl. 
Belanger, of his detachment, back to the trenches, 
part of the time under fire of a German aviator and 
of German artillery. His energy, self-sacrifice, and 
spirit throughout the operation were of the highest 
order. Home address, Mrs. Anais H. Beard, 
mother, 1063 Beacon Street, Brookline, Mass. 

BEARD, EDWIN L Private 

Company M, Twenty-third Infantry. After his 
platoon was practically wiped out and had been 
withdrawn near Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 
6, 1918, he continued forward to his objective, and 
remained throughout the night under heavy fire 
in hope of keeping the ground gained until rein- 
forcements came up. Home address, Mrs. H. H. 
Beard, mother, Redfield, S. D. 

BEARSS, H. I Colonel 

102d Infantry, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Marcheville and Riaville, 
France, September 26, 1918. Col. Bearss's indomi- 
table courage and leadership led to the complete 
success of the attack by two battalions of his regi- 
ment on Marcheville and Riaville. During the 
attacks these two towns changed hands four times, 
finally remaining in our possession until the troops 
were ordered to withdraw. Lender terrific machine- 
gun and artillery fire. Col. Bearss was the first to 
enter Marcheville, where he directed operations. 
Later, upon finding his party completely surrounded 
he personally assisted in fighting the enemy off with 
pistol and hand grenades. Home address, Mrs. H. 
I. Bearss, wife, Peru, Ind. 

BEASLEY, SHADWORTH O. . . . Major 
Deceased. Medical Corps, 76th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Les Petit 
Bordeaux Woods, France, July 14-16, 1918. During 
the entire action Maj. Beasley braved the danger 
of continuous shell fire by constantly searching for 
wounded and administering treatment. Next of kin, 
Thomas W. Beasley, 19 Lancaster Road, Rich- 
mond, Eng. 

BEATO, JOHN Corporal 

Company H, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, 
August 9-10, 1918. He volunteered and led a 
patrol of eight men which located an enemy nest, 
attacked it and brought back forty prisoners, 
among them two wounded officers. Throughout 
the fight he showed marked personal bravery and 
ability in leading ration parties through heavy 
enemy barrages. Home address, Anton L. Beato, 
father, Chicago, 111. 

BEATON, STANLEY Sergeant 

101st Ambulance Company. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Wadonville, France, Septem- 
ber 25, 1918. Sergt. Beaton established a dressing 
station outpost under extremely heavy shell fire 
and cared for his wounded companions in the open 
under fire from enemy snipers and artillery. Home 
address, Mrs. M. K. Beaton, 185 Davids Avenue, 
Brookline, Mass. 

BEATTIE, MORSE N. B. . Private (First Class) 
Sanitary Detachment, 126th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
France, July 31, 1913. Voluntarily leaving shelter 
he crossed an open field, subjected to heavy machine- 



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gun and artillery fire, to give first aid to wounded 
soldiers. His heroic action saved the lives of the 
wounded men. Home address, John Beattie, 
brother, Kalamazoo, Mich. 

BEATTY, GEORGE S. . Second Lieutenant 
7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near le Rocq Ferme, France, July 15, 1918. 
Having remained at battalion headquarters, after 
the relief of his battalion, when the German bar- 
rage, preceding the second battle of the Marne 
opened. Lieutenant Beatty, reaUzing the gravity 
of the situation, voluntarily went out through 
heavy destructive fire on a reconnaissance of the 
front lines, and obtained information which could 
not be secured in any other manner. He encour- 
aged the troops by his disregard for personal danger, 
and gave directions for the defense of the positions. 
It being necessary for him to remove his gas mask 
in order to accomplish this mission, he was seriously 
burned by mustard gas. Home address, Mrs. 
George S. Beatty, wife, Clinton, N. C. 

BEATTY, GEORGE W Sergeant 

Medical Detachment, 306th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action at St. Juvin, France, 
September 15, 1918. Sergt. Beatty went forward 
to dress the wounds of an officer, who could not be 
brought in because of the exceedingly heavy ma- 
chine-gun fire, his bravery being instrumental in 
saving the officer's life. Throughout the entire day 
this soldier worked tirelessly at the dressing station 
under heavy shell fire until he was completely ex- 
hausted, showing a persistent devotion to duty. 
Home address, Mrs. George W. Beatty, wife, 
1462 South Sherman Street, Denver, Colo. 

BEATY, LESLIE . . . Private (First Class) 
Company G, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ribeauville, France, October 
18, 1918. When enemy machine-gun fire was hold- 
ing up the advance of the line, Pvt. Beaty carried 
ammunition forward and aided a comrade to knock 
an enemy nest out of action and kill a sniper who 
was inflicting heavy losses on our troops. Home 
address, Isaac Beaty, father, Jamestown, Tenn. 

BEAUCHAMP, FELIX .... Captain 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
3-4, 1918. Capt. Beauchamp took command after 
his company commander had been evacuated, and 
despite severe wounds participated in many en- 
gagements, continuing until additional wounds 
forced his withdrawal from the field. Home address, 
Mrs. Felix Beauchamp, wife, Sitka, Alaska. 

BEAUVAIS, WALTER U. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Harville, France, 
November 10, 1918. In command of the left of 
the assaulting wave when it was held up by machine- 
gun fire, he placed himself in an exposed position, 
where he could command a view of the enemy 
position, and shot the gunner, thus allowing the 
resumption of the advance. He exposed himself 
continually to heavy fire, setting an example of 
courage and coolness. He was mortally wounded 
later in the performance of duty. Next of kin, Mrs. 
U. F. Beauvaia, mother, 155 Main Street, Toten- 
viUe, N. Y. 

BECK, ALBERT Sergeant 

Company D, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Jaulgonne, France, July 23- 
26, 1918. During the exceptionally heavy bom- 
bardment of the enemy from July 23 to 26, Sergt. 
Beck volunteered and carried messages, after wire 
communication had been destroyed, and runners 
wounded by the heavy firing. He also aided in 
giiiding parties in bringing food and ammunition to 



the front line. Home address. Miss Edna Meyers, 
niece. Magnet, Ind. 

BECK, CHARLES L Private 

Company M, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
14, 1918. In an attack on Cote Dame Marie the 
126th Infantry was held up, owing to intense 
machine-gun fire and grenades. Pvt. Beck volun- 
teered as a member of a combat patrol, which cut 
through the enemy lines, captured 10 machine 
guns, killed or captured 15 of the enemy, and 
forced a large number to surrender, clearing the 
Cote Dame Marie of the enemy, thus enabling the 
regiment to continue their advance. Home address, 
Mrs. John H. Beck, mother, WestphaUa, Ind. 

BECK, JOHN I Corporal 

Company F, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Fossoy, France, July 15, 1918. 
After the remainder of his pjlatoon had become cas- 
ualties. Corporal Beck, with five other soldiers, 
succeeded in holding his platoon position against 
a flank attack by the enemy, ins]}iring his men by 
his courage to pour a deadly fire into the ranks of 
the approaching Germans. Though he was woun- 
ded by machine-gun bullet, he refused to leave hia 
gost until he was finally ordered to be evacuated, 
[ome address, Mrs. John B. Henden, sister, 
Mclntyre, Ga. 

BECKER, FRED H. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
July 18, 1918. Lieut. Becker went forward in ad- 
vance of his platoon and destroyed a machine-gun 
nest, thereby preventing the death or injury of 
many men of his command. His self-sacrificing 
courage permitted his platoon to advance, but, as 
he completed the performance of this noble work, 
he himself was killed. Next of kin, J. B. Becker, 
father, 224 Newell Street, Waterioo, la. 

BECKWITH, BRYAN . . Second Lieutenant 
Company F, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ypres, Belgium, August 25, 
1918. At imminent peril to tiis own life, Lieut. 
Beckwith (then a sergeant) and two companions 
extinguished a fire in an ammunition dump caused 
by a bursting shell, thereby preventing the explosion 
of the dump and saving the lives of a large number 
of men who were in the vicinity. Home address, 
Robert B. Beckwith, Black Mountain, N. C. 

BECQUART, H . . . Marechal Des Logia 
Tank Corps, 3d B. C. L. Artillery d'Assaut, 
French Army. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Massif Blanc Mont, France, October 3-8, 1918. 
During successive attacks by the Second American 
Division, this noncommissioned officer displayed 
marked courage and coolness. Though wounded, he 
refused to be evacuated, remaining on duty until 
the end of the fight. Hia bravery was an inspiration 
to those near him. 

BEEBE, DAVID C. . . . Second Lieutenant 
Pilot, 50th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
ber 13, 1918. With Second Lieut. Frankhn D. 
Bellows, observer, he executed a reconnaissance 
mission early in the morning of the second day of 
the St. Mihiel ofifensive in spite of the clouds, high 
wind, mist, flying at an altitude of only 300 meters 
and without protection of accompanying battle 
planes. Although subjected to severe fire from 
ground batteries, they penetrated 8 kilometers be- 
hind the German lines. His motor was badly dam- 
aged and his observer, Lieut. Bellows, was mortally 
wounded. Despite these conditions he succeeded 
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address, C. D. Beebe, father, 622 Jones Street, 
Syracuse, N. Y. 

BEEBE, LEWIS C Captain 

30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. 
During the terrific artillery bombardment of the 
German offensive of July 15, 1918, Capt. Beebe 
carried a wounded man 300 yards to a dressing 
station. In order to rnaintain the liaison Capt. 
Beebe made repeated trips through the heavy shel- 
ling, repairing the wires, and reestablishing com- 
munication. Home address, Mrs. Lewis C. Beebe, 
wife. Cottage Grove, Ore. 

BEEBY, ALBERT E Corporal 

Company A, 4th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
July 19, 1918. He voluntarily left the safety of the 
trench, advanced about 100 yards in the open, 
under heavy artillery fire, and carried to safety a 
severely wounded marine. Home address, William 
Beeby, R. F. D. 2, Hill City, Kansas. 

BEGLEY. WILLIAM Private 

Deceased. Company G, 308th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Charlevaux, 
France, October 2-6, 1918. When his battalion 
was surrounded in the Argonne Forest, October 
3-7 Private Begley took charge of his squad, after 
the corporal had been killed and despite the fact 
that he was wounded in the arm by a machine-gun 
bullet, encouraged his men through all the attacks 
of the four days until he was killed October 6. 
Home address, Mrs. Margaret Begley, 155 Hunt- 
ington, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

BEHAN. JAMES P Private 

Battery A, 13th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Ch^ry Chartreuve, 
France, August 13, 1918. Private Behan displayed 
unusual courage in repairing shattered telephone 
lines during a heavy barrage, under direct observa- 
tion by the enemy. He was repeatedly knocked 
down by concussion of shells, and his helmet was 
smashed by a bursting shell but he continued at his 
work until it was completed without seeking 
medical aid. Home address, Mrs. Mattie W. 
Behan, mother, 736 Market Street, New Orleans, 
La. 

BEHRENDT, AUGUST F. ... Captain 
16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Exermont, France, October 9, 1918. On 
three different occasions, Capt. Behrendt reorgan- 
ized his command, and, placing himself in the lead, 
advanced against machine-gun nests, each time ac- 
complishing his mission, despite severe losses. He 
led a patrol against a nest, which was firing point- 
blank on his troops, continuing after half his patrol 
had been killed or wounded, rushing the nest and 
capturing the gun and crew. Home address, Mrs. 
Minna Behrendt, mother, Benson, Neb. 

BEIFUS, MARTIN Sergeant 

Deceased. Company M, 308th Infantry For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Serval, France, 
September 12, 1918. During the advance of his 
platoon he went out alone and with a Chauchat 
rifle and grenades drove the enemy out of a trench 
which was later occupied by our troops. Mortally 
wounded, he continued to encourage and direct his 
men in the work of consolidating the position, re- 
fusing to be evacuated till this work had been 
accomplished. Next of kin, Mrs. M. L. Lorance, 
5102 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

BEINLICH, HARRY F Corporal 

Company L, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
15, 1918. Accompanied by an officer and three 



other soldiers, he made a reconnaissance of the 
River La Selle, the journey being made under con- 
stant and heavy machine-gun fire. To secure the 
desired information it was necessary to wade the 
stream for the entire distance. Home address. Miss 
Evelyn Allen, friend, 605 Magee Street, Elmira, 
N. Y. 

BEIRD, ROY H Private 

78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont, 
France, October 3, 1918. When the advance of their 
company was held up by enfilading fire from a 
hostile machine-gun nest, Pvt. Beird with three 
other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank attack 
on the nest with bombs and rifles, killing 3 members 
of the crew and capturing 25 others, together with 
3 machine guns. Home address Mrs. Emory D. 
Beird, mother. Bluffs, 111. 

BELANGER, EDWARD A. . . , Private 
Infantry. At Vaux, July 1, 1918, he bravely 
attacked eight of the enemy, killing four and cap- 
turing four. Home address, Michael Belanger, 
North Adams, Mass. 

BELEFANT, ABRAHAM .... Sergeant 
Headquarters Company, 307th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Pierre- 
mont, France, November 4, 1918. After passing 
through a heavily bombarded area, he learned that 
a soldier of his platoon had been wounded and had 
fallen in the shelled area. He at once volunteered 
and went back for him, assisted in bringing him to 
a place of safety, and later helped to carry him 
through another shelled area to the first-aid station. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary Belefant, mother, 511 
Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

BELFRY, EARL Sergeant 

Deceased. Company H. 6th Regiment, U. S. 
M C. He showed exceptional courage, in the capture 
of Bouresches, France, on June 6,1918, entering the 
town after being wounded and taking leading part 
in forcing the machine guns of the enemy to 
evacuate. Next of kin, George Edgar Belfry, 
father, 4213 Grand Boulevard, Chiicago, lU. 

BELK, EDD .... Private (First Class) 
Company G, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 12, 
1918. Although seriously wounded and ordered to 
the rear, Pvt. Belk continued in the advance with 
his company through an intense barrage of artillery 
and machine-gun fire. Later in the day he had his 
wound dressed, and was tagged for evacuation, but 
returned to his company and continued on active 
duty with his organization. Home address, Henry 
Belk, father, Iberia, Mo. 

BELKO, JOHN G. . . Private (First Class) 
Company A, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montblainville, France, Sep>- 
tember 27, 1918. Private Belko made several trips 
under heavy fire, carrying wounded comrades to 
shelter. On the sarne day he advanced alone 60 
yards ahead of the line under heavy machine-gun 
fire and drove off about 20 of the enemy, who had 
been harassing his company with rifle grenade fire. 
He was later wounded in action. Home address, 
John Belko, father, Braddock, Pa. 

BELL, A. H. Jr . . . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Les Franquettes Farm, 
France, July 23, 1918. While acting as battalion 
gas officer, Lieut. Bell volunteered and took charge 
of a squad of men, captured a machine gun and 
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take a second machine gun. Home address, Albert 
H. Bell, Sr.,father, 423 South Main Street, Greens- 
burg, Pa. 

BELL, BLAKE Private 

Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
October 20, 1918. When all superiors of the platoon 
had become casualties, Pvt. Bell assumed command, 
and efficiently conducted the operations. When his 
guns had been put out of action, he personally sal- 
vaged the parts and resumed fire. When relieved, 
he safely conducted the remnants of the platoon 
from the line. Home address, William Bell, bro- 
ther, Kinde, Mich. 

BELL, FRANK Private 

Company D, 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fay-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
tember 12, 1918. Pvt. Bell saved the lives of thirty 
of his comrades by coming out of a dugout, into 
which the Germans were throwing grenades, shoot- 
ing the leader and dispersing the remainder of the 
party. Home address, Mrs. Ora Bell, wife, Vian, 
Okla. 

BELL, FRANK J Private 

Company A, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 6, 
1918. Private Bell, while acting as a runner, re- 
peatedly volunteered to take the place of other run- 
ners who had become exhausted, and deUvered mes- 
sages under severe enemy artillery and machine-gun 
fire. On the night of October 6, while on an impor- 
tant mission, he received a painful wound in the 
hand. He, nevertheless, continued on and deUv- 
ered his message. On his return to battaUon head- 
quarters, he refused to be evacuated, dressed the 
wound himself, and continued in the capacity of 
runner. Home address, Mrs. Frank J. Bell, wife, 
935 Washington Boulevard, Chicago, 111. 

BELL, GEORGE Private 

Company E, 366th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Lesseux, September 4, 1918. 
Although he was severely wounded, Pvt. Bell re- 
mained at his post and continued to fight a superior 
enemy force which had attempted to enter our lines, 
thereby preventing the success of an enemy raid in 
force. Home address, Mrs. Clara Bell, mother, 
Route 2, Athens, Ala. 

BELL, GLENN A Corporal 

Company D, 359th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Villers-devant-Dun, France, 
November 2, 1918. Corpl. Bell was wounded in the 
arm by machine-gun fire, but in spite of his injury 
continued to lead his squad and assisted in taking 
several machine-gun nests. Home address, W. P. 
Bell, father, R. R. No. 1, Barry, Tex. 

BELL, JOE Sergeant 

Company I, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
France, June 23, 1918. Sergt. Bell, after bec9ming 
separated from his own platoon, attached himself 
to another platoon of the company, and, learning 
that all the runners who had attempted to carry 
important messages had been killed or wounded, 
immediately volunteered and made several trips 
across an open area subjected to a continuous and 
intense barrage of artillery and machine-gun fire. 
He performed this important mission despite the 
fact that he was almost exhausted when he joined 
the platoon. Home address, Gertrude Hawlins, 
aunt. 1104 Cummins Street, Memphis, Tenn. 

BELL, JOHN A Sergeant 

Machine Gun Company, 363rd Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Waereghem, 
Belgium, October 31, 1918. Sergt. Bell showed 



great devotion to duty and extreme bravery under 
fire, when he refused to leave the field until ordered 
to do so after his arm had been so badly wounded 
thai amputation was necessary. Home address, Mrs. 
Katherine Bell, mother, 1010 White Street, Cham- 
paign, 111. 

BELL, WILLIAM B Corporal 

Company I, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 
1918. When his company was held up by severe 
machine-gun fire from the right flank, Corpl. Bell 
voluntarily went out in front of our lines and carried 
a wounded comrade to cover and administered first 
aid. Home address, Thomas Alvin Bell, father, 
R. F. D. 2, Box E-24, Gordonsville, Va. 

BELL, WILLIAM Z Private 

Deceased. Company C, 108th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action east of Grandpre, 
France, October 15th 1918. Pvt. Bell, serving as 
stretcher bearer during two attacks, with excep- 
tional bravery and disregard of danger exposed 
himself during an intense artillery bombardment 
to assist a wounded soldier in imminent need of 
first aid and was killed at his work by an enemy 
shell. Next of kin, Mrs. Zula Bell, mother. Route 
C, Box 63, Marianna, Fla. 

BELLOWS, FRANKLIN D. Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. Observer, 50th Aero Squadron. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, 
France, September 13, 1918. Second Lieut. Bel- 
lows, with Second Lieut. David C. Beebe, pilot, 
executed a reconnaissannce mission early in the 
morning of the second day of the St. Mihiel offensive 
in spite of low clouds, high winds, and mist, flying 
at an altitude of only 300 meters, and without pro- 
tection of accompanying battle planes. Although 
subjected to severe fire from ground batteries, they 
penetrated 8 kilometers beyond the German lines. 
Lieut. Beebe's motor was badly damaged, and Lieut. 
Bellows was mortally wounded and died just after 
the disabled machine landed safely in friendly 
territory. Next of kin, John A. Bellows, father, 
1109 Greenwood Avenue, Wilmette, 111. 

BELONGEA, WILLIAM A. . . . Corporal 
Deceased. Company M, 125th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. With the as- 
sistance of another soldier. Corporal Belongea 
dragged a wounded comrade to his own trench, a 
distance of 150 yards, through an intense barrage of 
machine-gun and artillery fire. Next of kin, Sadie 
Belongea, Sly Gould City, Mich. 

BELT, BILLIE W Corporal 

Company B, 314th Motor Supply Train. When 
an enemy shell struck a truck loaded with gasoline, 
killing two men and wounding several others, Corpl. 
Belt rushed to the burning truck, in spite of the 
danger from the exploding bidons of ga.soline, pxilled 
one of the men from beneath the burning truck and 
extinguished the flames on his clothing. He then 
returned and attempted to rescue another man but 
was unable to do so. Home address, Mrs. Martha 
Belt, wife, Windsor, Mo. 

BELZER, WILLIAM . . Second Lieutenant 
Air Service, observer. Observation Group, 4th 
Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Jaulny, France, September 12-13, 1918. OnSeptem- 
ber 12 Lieut. Belzer, observer, and First Lieut. 
Wallace Coleman, pilot, while on an artillery sur- 
veillance mission, were attacked by an enemy 
plane. They waited until the enemy was at close 
range and then fired 50 rounds directly into the 
vital parts of the enemy machine, which was seen 
to disappear out of control. The next day Lieuts. 
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mission, were attacked by seven enemy aircraft. 
They unhesitatingly opened fire, but owing to their 
guns being jammed were forced to withdraw to our 
lines where, clearing the jam, they returned to 
finish the mission. Their guns again jammed, and 
they were driven back by a large patrol of enemy 
planes. After skillful maneuvering tliey succeeded 
in putting one gun into vise and returned a third 
time, only to be driven back. Undaunted, they 
returned the fourth time and accomplished their 
mission, transmitting valuable information to the 
Infantry headquarters. Home address, Frank B. 
Belzer, Glasgow, Mont. 

BENDER, JOHN Private 

Deceased. Company B, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Les Franzuettes 
Farm, France July 23, 1918. Pvt. Bender crawled 
forward and continued to fire into a machine-gun 
nest until he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Hanna 
Mruz, sister, 508 E. Avenue, Mount Carmel, Pa. 

BENEFIELD, CORBETT .... Corporal 
Deceased. Company E, 142nd Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Eitenne, 
France, October 8, 1918. Wounded in the arm by 
a machine-gun bullet while leading his squad 
through enemy entanglements, Corpl. Benefield 
ralUed his men and led them in an attack on the 
machine gun, which was enfilading the line, and 
captured the gun with its entire crew. Continuing 
on despite his wound, he was killed shortly after- 
ward while leading his squad under a heavy enemy 
bombardment. Home address, Tom Benefield, 
father, Caddo, Okla. 

BENELL, OTTO E. . . Second Lieutenant 
135th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem- 
ber 12, 191S, Lieut. Benell went out on a two-hour 
counter attack artillery adjustment under adverse 
weather conditions. Soon after he suffered an ac- 
cident to his right hand, which made it useless. In 
spite of this injury, he continued to operate his 
wireless key with his left hand, directing the fire 
of the batteries on concentrations behind the enemy 
lines. Home address, Mrs. Mary Benell, mother 
R. F. D. No. 2, P. O. Box 111, Fort Collins, Colo. 

BENJAMIN, RAY N. . . First Lieutenant 
2d Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Blanc Mont, France, October 6, 1918. 
While commanding a detachment of wire cutters 
working in advance of the Infantry, Lieut. Ben- 
jamin was painfully wounded by a sheU fragment, 
but he refused to leave his men until his mission was 
accomplished and the advance of the Infantry as- 
sured. Home address, S. M. Benjamin, Gravcourt, 
S. C. 

BENJAMIN, WILLIAM F. . . . Sergeant 
Company H, 307th Infantry For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chateau-Diable, near Fismes, 
France, August 27, 1918. Although severely 
•wounded in the first minutes of a three-hour engage- 
ment, he continued to lead his platoon with entire 
disregard of personal safety, and although suffering 
intensely from his wounds, he refused to be eva- 
cuated until the action was over and he had found 
cover for his men. Home address, Mrs. Sarah 
Benjamin, 804 East 169th Street, New York City. 

BENNETT, JACK Sergeant 

Company K, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Louppy, France, November 
10, 1918. Sergt. Bennett led a patrol in a flank at- 
tack on a machine-gun nest which was holding up 
the advance, and though half of his party was 
killed or wounded, he succeeded in putting the gun 
out of action. Coming under the fire of another 
machine gun, he was forced to take cover till after 



dark when he returned to our lines, bringing with 
him the wounded men. Home address, Ed. Bennett, 
Tulsa, Okla. 

BENOIT, HENRY N Private 

Company D, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
26,— October 4, 1918. During eight days of action 
while acting in the capacity of runner between his 
company and battalion headquarters, Pvt. Benoit 
was constantly subjected to a heavy shell fire, but 
performed his mission without thought of personal 
danger, carrying the many messages promptly and 
successfully. Home address, Henry Benoit, Jr., 
Gare de Ceicelles, Cant Neuchattel, Switzerland. 

BENSON, ANDREW A Private 

Medical Detachemnt, Ist Gas Regiment. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, 
France, November 1, 1918. Severely wounded by 
shell fire, Pvt. Benson continued to give first aid to 
the wounded until struck the second time. After 
receiving the second wound be remained on duty, 
giving directions for the care of other wounded. 
Home address, John Benson, father, Bertgand, Neb. 

BENTLEY, RICHARD E Corporal 

Company L, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
15, 1918. Accompanied by an officer and three 
other soldiers, he made a reconnaissance of the 
River La Selle, the journey being made under con- 
stant and heavy machine-gun fire. To secure the 
desired information it was necessary to wade the 
stream for the entire distance. Home address, Mrs. 
William Bentley, mother, Horseheads, N. Y. 

BENTON, HARWOOD O. . Second Lieutenant 
137th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Montrebeau Woods, France, September 
29, 1918. When the advance of his company had 
been checked and forced back into the woods Lieut. 
Benton, although himself wounded, \yent into an 
open field and, under heavy machine-gun fire, 
rescued two wounded comrades. He remained in 
action despite his wounds for three days, when he 
was ordered to the hospital by the battaUon com- 
mander. Home address, Otis L. Benton, father, 
Oberlin, Kansas. 

BENZ, CEDRIC CHARLES First Lieutenant 
111th Infantry. While trying to assist a wounded 
companion in the attack on Hill 204, west of 
Chateau-Thierry, France, July 1, 1918, he dis- 
covered a party of Germans, and with the aid of 
two wounded soldiers boldly rushed them and made 
38 prisoners, Home address, John Benz, father, 
1023 Brownsville Road, Garrick, Pittsburg, Pa. 

BERG, JOHN N Corporal 

Company C, 317th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sommauthe, France, Nov- 
ember 4, 1918. Corpl. Berg led his squad under 
heavy machine-gun fire in an attack on a machine- 
gun nest, capturing two machine guns, killing the 
gunners, and driving off the remainder of the crews. 
With his squad he held the position for one hour, 
until the arrival of the rest of his company. Home 
address, Nels Berg, father, Crosby, Pa. 

BERG, JOSEPH Private 

Company G, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Croix Rouge Farm, north- 
east of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 27th 1918. 
When his company was in action near Hill No. 212, 
Pvt. Berg was posted as lookout while his company 
was intrenching. He observed the enemy bringing 
forward machine guns through the wheat fields to 
place them in position. Waiting until they were 
within close range, he exposed himself to heavy 
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killing or disabling the crews of three machine guns, 
thus saving his company from heavy casualties. 
Home address, Mrs. Katie Berg, Mount Vernon, 
Washington. 

BERGASSE, HERMAN J. . First Sergeant 

Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Binarville, France, Septem- 
ber 28, 1918. Assuming command of the company 
after his commanding officer had become a casualty 
Sergt. Bergasse led a formidable attack on an 
enemy machine-gun emplacement, silencing two 
guns in the nest, and permitting the further advance 
of his battalion. Home address, Mrs. Charles 
Wirth, sister, 431 East Eighty-second Street, New 
York City. 

BERGEN, WILLIAM J Private 

Deceased. Company K, 165th Infantry. On 
duty as a litter bearer in action near Villers-sur 
Fere, France, July 28, 1918, he was killed while 
going into heavy machine-gun and shell fire to rescue 
the wounded. He had worked tirelessly and fear- 
lessly throughout the attack on the enemy north 
of the River Ourcq. Next of kin, Mrs. William J. 
Bergen, 2472 Marion Avenue, New York City. 

BERGSTEIN, ALFRED M. . First Lieutenant 
Medical Corps, 18th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 
8, 1918. Under heavy shell fire, Lieut. Bergstein 
cared for the wounded, although he had been 
severely wounded and was suffering great pain. He 
refused to be evacuated until all the wounded had 
been treated. Home address, Samuel Bergstein, 
624 Minorsville Street, Pottsville, Pa. 

BERKLEY, GEORGE . . First Sergeant 
Company K, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14- 
18, 1918. After all the officers of his company had 
been killed or wounded, Sergt. Berkley successfully 
led his men until compelled, through wounds, to 
leave the field. Home address. Finer F. Berkley, 
father, Golden Pond, Ky. 

BERKELEY, THEODORE I. Second Lieutenant 
4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Mont St. Pere, France, July 23, 1918. 
While in an open field swept by heavy machine-gun 
and rifle fire, Lieut. Berkeley was ordered by his 
battalion commander to seek cover in the woods; 
but seeing a wounded man farther to the front, he 
went to his aid and brought him to a place of safety. 
Home address, Mrs. William Jones Romaine, 
mother, Steadley Road, Morristown, N. J. 

BERKOMPAS, OLIUS Bugler 

Deceased. Company I, 125th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
France, October 11, 1918. In the attack on Hill 
258 he volunteered to carry messages from his com- 
pany in the attacking line to the battalion post of 
command. In order to reach the post of command 
it was necessary to cross an open area of about 500 
yards in width, subjected to intense machine-gun 
fire and under direct observation of the enemy. He 
was killed while engaged in this mission. Next of 
kin, T. Berkompas, father, Rudyard, Mich. 

BERNHEIMER, LOUIS G. . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, 88th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 11, 
1918, together with John W. Jordan, second Lieut., 
7th Field Artillery; observer; Roger W. Hitchcock, 
Second Lieut., Pilot; James S. D. Burns, deceased. 
Second Lieut., 101st Field Artillery, observer; 
Philip R. Babcock, First Lieut., pilot; Joseph A. 
Palmer, Second Lieut., loth Field Artillery, ob- 
server, Joel H. McClendon, deceased. First Lieut., 
Pilot; and Charles W. Plummer, deceased. Second 



Lieut., 101st Field Artillery, all attached to the 
same squadron. 

Under the protection of three pursuit planes, all 
carrying a pilot and observer, Lieuts. Burnheimer 
and Jordan, in charge of a photo plane, carried out 
successfully a hazardous photographic mission over 
the enemy's lines to the River Aisne. The four 
American ships were attacked by 12 enemy battle 
planes. Lieut. Bernheimer, by cooly and skillfully 
manuevering his ship, and Lieut. Jordan, by ac- 
curate operation of his machine gun, in spite of 
wounds in the shoulder and leg, aided materially in 
the victory which came to the American ships, and 
returned safely with 36 valuable photographs. 

The pursuit plane operated by Lieuts. Hitchcock 
and Burns was disabled while these two officers 
were fighting effectively. Lieut. Burns was mortal- 
ly wounded and his body jammed the controls. 
After a headlong fall of 2,500 meters, Lieut. Hitch- 
cook succeeded in regaining control of this plane and 
piloted it back to the airdrome. 

Lieuts. McClendon and Plummer were shot 
down and killled after a vigorous combat with five 
of the enemy planes. Lieuts. Babcock and Palmer, 
by gallant and skillful fighting, aided in driving off 
the German planes and were materially responsible 
for the successful execution of the photographic 
mission. 

Lieut. Bernheimer is also awarded an oak-leaf 
cluster for the following act of extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Tailly, France, November 2, 
1918. 

Lieut. Bernheimer and First Lieut. Ralph P. 
Bagby, observer, on their own initative, went on a 
reconnaissance mission, flying 15 kilometers be- 
hind the German lines, securing valuable infor- 
mation, the condition of the bridges across the 
Meuse River and enemy activity in the back areas, 
and harassing enemy troops. Home address, 
Sidney Bernheimer, father, 138 East 72nd Street, 
New York City. 

BERNIER, OLIVER D. . Second Lieutenant 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France 
June 6, 1918. Exposing himself to very heavy con- 
centrated machine-gun and rifle-fire, Lieut. Bernier 
rushed ahead and broke down a strong wire fence, 
thereby preventing a delay in his progress and con- 
sequent exposure of his men to fire. Home address , 
OUver F. Bernier, father, 1225 West Belden Avenue, 
Syracuse, N. Y. 

BERNSTEIN, DAVID Corporal 

Company F, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
France, October 5, 1918. Learning that a number 
of wounded soldiers were lying in No Man's Land, 
Corpl. Bernstein immediately volunteered to help 
carry them in. He made several trips over an area 
constantly shelled and subjected to machine-gun 
and rifle fire. Home address, Israel Margulis, 
uncle, 427 East 134th Street, New York, N. Y. 

BERRY, BENJAMIN I. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 5th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montblanc, 
France, October 4-6, 1918. Upon hearing that his 
company commander had been killed and that the 
second in command was wounded, Lieut. Berry went 
immediately to the front line and took command. 
On October 5, 1918, he was wounded in the head 
and the surgeon ordered him evacuated. Lieut. 
Berry removed the evacuation tag and went to the 
front line, where he remained for 24 hours. Al- 
though in a weakened condition, he personally 
guided the company after they had been relieved. 
Next of kin, R. E. Berry, brother, Carizozo, N. Mex. 

BERRY, BENJAMIN S Major 

U. S. M. C. He led his men in a gallant attack 
across and into the Bois de Belleau, France, north- 



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west of Chateau-Thierry, on the afternoon of June 
6, 1918, inspiring them to deeds of valor by his ex- 
ample. When he reached the edge of the woods he 
fell, severely wounded. Nevertheless he arose and 
made a final dash of 30 yards across, through a 
storm of bullets, and reached again the first wave 
of his command, before yielding to exhaustion from 
his injury. Home address, Mrs. B. S. Berry, wife, 
510 West 123rd Street. New York City. 

BERRY, THOMAS A Private 

Company E, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vilcey, France, September 12, 
1918. Private Berry was a member of a patrol, 
cleaning up a trench, when an enemy grenade was 
thrown into the midst of the group. With notable 
presence of mind and entire disregard for his own 
safety. Private Berry seized the grenade and threw 
it over the parapet, where it exploded an instant 
later, thereby saving the Uves of his comrades. 
Home address, Mrs. Velma Berry, wife, Morrison, 
Okla. 

BERRY, WAYNE R Private 

Company B, 140th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Exermont, France, Sept- 
ember 29, 1918. Although seriously wounded, Pvt. 
Berry disregarding the danger, advanced alone on 
a reconnaissance under heavy machine-gun fire, 
and brought back important information of the 
enemy. Home address, Oliver Cates Berry, R. F. D. 
No. 4, Boonville, Mo. 

BERRY, WILLIAM Private 

Company A, Gist Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Lion-devant-Dun, France, 
November 7, 1918. In the attack on the town of 
Lion-devaHt-Dun, Pvt. Berry's company was 
halted by heavy machine-gun fire. Advancing 
ahead and urging his comrades to follow, he suc- 
ceeded in gaining a foothold in the town until he 
was felled by the murderous fire of the enemy guns. 
Home address, Mrs. Sarah Berry, mother, 232 
Union Street, Lockport, N. Y. 

BERRYHILL, JOHN W. . Private (First Class) 
Company D, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Sept- 
ember 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, com- 
prising the company headquarters detachment, he 
assisted hia company commander in cleaning out 
enemy dugouts along a canal and capturing 242 
prisoners. Home address, Mrs. John W. Berryhill, 
wife, Charlotte, N. C. 

BERTRAND Captain 

Deceased. French Army. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
October 3rd, 1918. While attached to the Second 
American Division he led his company of tanks into 
the fight under terrific shell and machine-gun fire. 
He set an example of coolness and bravery to all 
about him, being conspicuous for his devotion to 
duty, in the performance of which he was killed by 
the enemy fire. 

BESS, ROY A Private 

Company L, 355th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Beaufort, France, Novem- 
ber 4, 1918. Although wounded by machine-gun 
fire, Pvt. Bess refused first aid, and continued in the 
engagement for two days without treatment. Home 
address, Mrs. Catherine Tallen, mother, Glen 
Allen, Mo. 

BESSINGER, EDWARD .... Corporal 
Deceased. Headquarters Company, 15th Field 
Artillery. For repeated acts of extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
and near Thiaucourt, France, June 1, July 1, and 
September 17, 1918. Near Chateau-Thierry, Corpl. 



Bessinger repeatedly exposed himself to heavy 
shell and gas bombardments in order to maintain 
telephone communication between the Infantry 
and Artillery posts of command. Near Thiaucourt, 
on September 17, he accompanied the first wave of 
Infantry carrying a projector, and, in spite of the 
heavy shell fire, kept the Artillery informed of the 
progress of the attack. He was killed near Bomme, 
France, on October 7, while in the faithful perfor- 
mance of his duty. Next of kin, Mrs. Mabel 
Hanson, stepmother, 1427 Rhine Street, Chicago, 
111. 

BEST, EDWARD G Private 

Company E, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Forest of Argonne, France, 
October 3, 1918. During an attack on a series of 
strong enemy machine-gun nests, Pvt. Best took 
charge of company Liaison and voluntarily carried 
messages to all the platoons of the company, ex- 
posing himself fearlessly to sweeping machine-gun 
fire. Home address, Mrs. Belle Preston, mother, 
306 West 47th Street, New York City. 

BEVAN, STANLEY Sergeant 

Company D, 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at BrieuUes, France, 
November 3-4, 1918. When the foot bridges over 
the Meuse River were destroyed by artillery fire, 
Sergt. Bevan volunteered and assisted in repairing 
the damage under violent machine-gun fire. On 
the night of November 4, while leading his platoon 
across the foot bridge, part of it was blown away 
and he fell into the water, but, pulling himself out, 
he continued to lead his men, regardless of the cold 
and extreme fatigue. Later, he exposed himself to 
the enemy fire while carrying a wounded man to a 
place of safety. Home address, Mrs. Harriet Bevan, 
mother, Frostburg, Md. 

BICKFORD, ERNEST E Corporal 

Deceased. Company H, 16th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, 
France, July 18, 1918. Without assistance he at- 
tacked an enemy machine-gun which was located 
in a tree and dislodged the gun, but was himself 
kUled while performing this courageous duty. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Jesse Bickford, North English, La. 

BICKNELL, LEROY A Sergeant 

Company D, 9th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action during the Argonne- 
Meuse operations October 9-26, 1918. With no 
Infantry support, his platoon withstood an enemy 
attack for two days, during which time two of his 
men and one gun were captured. He planned and 
carried out a counter attack, using in part captured 
enemy guns, and succeeded in releasing his own 
men and capturing about 50 prisoners. Home ad- 
dress, Charles Bicknell, Main Street, Westford, 
Mass. 

BIEMAN, JOSEPH Private 

Headquarters Company, 120th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action at St. Villes, 
near Fismes, France, August 4-5, 1918. Through- 
out two days Pvt. Bieman maintained the telephone 
lines running into battahon headquarters, making 
frequent repairs of the lines, amid falling walls and 
heavy bombardment by both gas and high explos- 
ives shells. Home address, Charles Bieman, father, 
1538 South Tenth Street, Sheboygan, Wis. 

BIEMUELLER, ORIGINES P. . , Wagoner 
Ambulance Company 110, 103d Sanitary Train. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, 
France, August 10-13, 1918. Because of the des- 
truction from shell fire of 10 of the 13 ambulances 
of his company, he worked for 48 hours driving 
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making possible the evacuation of the wounded. 
Home address, Rev. A. Biemueller, Tacony, 
Philadelphia, Pa. 

BIERYTA, MICHAEL Private 

Deceased. Company M, ISlst Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Har- 
ville, France, November 10, 1918. Under terrific 
machine-gun fire, he advanced through forty feet 
of wire entanglements, hacking his way with his 
bayonet, so that his platoon could pass through to 
their objective. He was mortally wounded by 
enemy fire as he finished his work. Next of kin, 
Wiktavia Laysienska, sister, 1719 West Eighteenth 
Place, Chicago, 111. 

BIGONEY, PHILIP W. . . First Sergeant 

Company H, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chateau-Diable, France, 
August 27, 1918, and September 8, 1918. With 
utter disregard for his own safety, he dressed the 
wounds of many of his comrades under the intense 
machine-gun and rifle fire from the enemy's lines. 
On September 8 he rescued a wounded oflScer from 
a heavy barrage, carried him to a place of safety, 
and dressed his wounds. Home address, Mrs. 
Philip W. Bigoney, 442 Eighth Street, Brooklyn, 
N. Y. 

BILITSKI, JOHN N. F Sergeant 

Company A, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Sept- 
ember 29, 1918. During the operations against 
the Hindenburg line, Sergt. Billitski, although 
twice wounded, refused to leave the field, but re- 
mained with his platoon, exhibiting magnificent 
courage and bravery, until he was wounded a third 
time. His devotion to duty set a splendid example 
to the men of his company. Home address, Mrs. 
Florence Bilitski, wife, 21 Olga Place, Buffalo, N. Y. 

BILLINGSLEY, EARL .... Sergeant 
Company H, 61st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Dun sur Meuse, France, 
November 5, 1918. Sergt. Billingsley voluntarily 
went forward alone against an enemy machine-gun 
nest which was holding up the advance of his line, 
wounding and capturing one prisoner and putting 
the remaining occupant to flight. Home address, 
Annie Billingsley, mother. Bauxite, Ark. 

BILLIS, GUST Sergeant 

Company A, 1 13th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois-d'Amont, France 
October 12, 1918. With disregard for his personal 
safety, Sergt. Billis saved the life of an officer of his 
company by attacking and kilhng two Germans 
who were about to strike the officer in the back. 
Later the same day he attacked, of his own accord, 
several machine-gun nests, always returning with 
prisoners, machine guns, or both. Home address, 
Nick Jeatran, friend, Olympic Candy Store, Menom- 
onie. Wis. 

BILLMAN, FRED E Private 

Medical detachment 47th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action at Sergy, France, July 
29-30, 1918. Pvt. Billman displayed conspicuous 
bravery by administering first aid to wounded 
soldiers in areas swept by shell and machine-gun 
fire. Home address, Mrs. Rosa Heller, mother. 
Center Street, Windgap, Pa. 

BILLS, ANTHONY C Corporal 

Headquarters Company, Seventh Field Artillery. 
Near Cantigny, France, May 28-31, 1918 he vol- 
untarily and constantly was exposed to shell fire to 
repair important telephone lines. During the per- 
formance of this work he lost an arm and was other- 
wise seriously injured. Home address, Anthony 
Bills, father, 315 Wood Street, DuBois, Pa. 



BINGHAM, JOHN P Corporal 

Company D, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. During the operations against the Hin- 
denburg line Corpl. Bingham left shelter and went 
forward, crawling on his hands and knees under 
heavy machine-gun fire to the aid of a wounded 
officer and a wounded soldier. With the assistance 
of another soldier he succeeded in dragging and 
carrying them back to the shelter of a trench. Home 
address, Mrs. M. G. Bingham, sister, Douglaston 
Park, Douglaston, L. I. 

BINKLEY, DAVID V Private 

Company I, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Hill No. 212, near Sergy, north- 
east of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 28, 1918. He 
sought and obtained permission to go out in front 
of our lines and recover his corporal, who was lying 
severely wounded in the open. He crossed an open 
area that was swept for more than 50 yards by 
enemy machine guns, reached the corporal, and 
carried him safely back into our lines. Later he 
was wounded, but refused to go to the aid station 
until his company had won its objective. Home 
address, H. R. Werner, 708 Northwestern Avenue, 
Ames, la. 

BINKNELL, LeROY A Sergeant 

Company D, 9th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action during the Argonne- 
Meuse operations, October 9-26, 1918. With no 
infantry support, his platoon withstood an enemy 
attack for two days, during which time two of his 
men. and one gun were captured. He planned and 
carried out a counterattack, using in part captured 
enemy guns, and succeeded in releasing his own 
men and capturing about 50 prisoners. Home ad- 
dress, Charles Binknell, Main Street, Westford, 
Mass. 

BIRCH, ALBERT E. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 342d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Boia de Ban- 
theville, France, November 1, 1918. Although 
suffering from a wound received during the action 
of November 1, Lieut. Birch refused to go to the 
rear for treatment, but continued on duty with hia 
platoon throughout a very critical period. He re- 
mained on duty until the morning of November 11, 
when he was killed. Next of kin, Clarence E. Birch, 
father, Haskell Institute, Lawrence, Kansas. 

BIRCH, ERNEST Corporal 

Battery D, 5th Field Artillery. With conspic- 
uous bravery, he voluntarily left his dugout under 
intense enemy bombardment and, without assis- ♦ 
tance, rescued a comrade who was lying outside, 
wounded and exposed to enemy fire. Home address, 
Christian Birch, father, Mayer, Arizona. 

BIRCH, ROBERT I Sergeant 

Company E, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 
6-7, 1918. Sergt. Birch voluntarily led a srnall 
group against an enemy macliine-gun nest which 
was impeding the progress of his company. Al- 
though severely wounded in the attack, he succeed- 
ed in silencing the gun nest, and remained until the 
mission was completed. Home address, John 
Birch, Alice, S. D. 

BIRCHFIELD, KENNETH . . . Corporal 
Company B, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
1918. Pvt. Birchfield advanced alone upon a 
machine gun, which was holding up the platoon 
150 yards in advance of his company, killed the 
gunner with the butt of his rifle, and forced two 
other gunners to surrender. Home address, Mrs. 
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BIRD, FELIX Private 

132nd Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Consenvoye, France, October 9, 1918. 
Advancing alone against a dugout, Pvt. Bird cap- 
tured forty-nine of the enemy, and killed one officer, 
who attempted to escape. Home address, Mrs. 
Rose Bird, mother, 2222 South Albany Avenue, 
Chicago, III. 

BIRD, FRANCIS M. . . Pharmacist's Mate 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Suippes, France, October 
3-7, 1918. Pharmacists Mate Bird showed great 
courage in caring for and evacuating the wounded 
under heavy shell fire, and at one time he alone 
brought a wounded man from the field after two 
litter bearers had been killed. Home address, 
Joseph M. Bird, father, 1130 Harvard Avenue, 
Salt Lake City, Utah. 

BIRD, HOBART M Sergeant 

Battery A, 147th Field Artillery. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, France, 
August 12, 1918. After being painfully wounded 
by an exploding shell, Sergt. Bird, with uo thought 
of his own wound, assisted a more severely wound 
comrade to the first-aid station and then walked a 
distance of 1^^ kilometers over a heavily shelled 
road in quest of ambulance and stretchers. Home 
address, Mrs. Lydia Bird, mother, 662 WiUiams 
Avenue, Portland, Ore. 

BIRGANDO, WILLIAM J. Private (First Class) 
Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
27, 1918. During the attack on Hill 360, north of 
Verdun, on October 27, Pvt. Birgando, in charge 
of a squad, made a desperate attempt to silence a 
machine gun which was holding up the advance of 
the entire company. The nature of the terrain 
made this attack more than hazardous, but Pvt. 
Birgando, nevertheless, persisted until the entire 
squad, himself included, had become casualties. 
Home address, Mrs. Katherine Birgando, mother, 
118 Maple Street, Meriden, Conn. 

BIRMINGHAM, DANIEL J. First Lieutenant 
28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Soi.ssons, France, July 18. Though twice 
wounded Lieut. Birmingham refused to be eva- 
cuated until the objective had been gained and the 
position consolidated. Again, in the attack on 
Exermont, October 4, he continued in command of 
his battalion, after suffering a dangerous wound in 
the hip, until all the objectives had been taken and 
the positions consolidated. Home address, W. J. 
Birmingham, father, 437 Fifth Avenue, New York, 
N. Y. 

BIRNEY, KNOX B. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 6th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Claires-Chenes Woods, France, 
October 20, 1918. Lieut. Birney on his own initia- 
tive took 12 men from his platoon and charged a 
number of machine-gun nests which had been hold- 
ing up the advance for two hours. Attacking them 
across open ground, he cleaned out the nests and 
captured 42 prisoners. In attacking other nests in 
the vicinity he lost his life. His courageous act 
made it possible for the attacking troops to gain and 
hold the woods with minimum number of casualties. 
Next of kin, Dr. H. H. Birney, father, 4016 Chest- 
nut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

BISCHOFF, CLIFFORD E. . First Lieutenant 
128th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Juvigny, France, August 29, and Sept- 
ember 2, 1918. Rendered unconscious by a bursting 
shell, which wounded his company commander, 
Lieut. Bischoff took command of his company as 



soon as he regained consciousness and later assumed 
command of the battalion when the battalion com- 
mander was gassed. After being relieved of com- 
mand he went forward on a reconnaissance with one 
soldier and the two of them alone captured 75 of 
the enemy. Home address, Mrs. J. F. Bischoff, 
mother, 340 West Fourth Street, Superior, Wis. 

BISER, JOHN L Private 

Deceased. Company B, 115th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 10, 1918. While under intense 
machine-gun and artillery fire Pvt. Biser disregarded 
his personal safety, adnoinistered first aid to a 
wounded comrade near him, and was instantly kill- 
ed by a shell. Next of kin, Mrs. John L. Biser, 
Hagerstown, Md. 

BISHOP, GEORGE O Private 

Company G, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
Against the advice of his companions, Pvt. Bishop 
advanced through intense artillery and machine- 
gun fire against an enemy machine gun, which was 
maintaining a damaging fire on his company. 
Single handed, he killed the crew of this gun, re- 
turning to our lines with the captured gun. Home 
address, Joe Hundley, stepfather, Salem, Va. 

BISHOP, RALPH L. . . Second Lieutenant 
102d Infantry. He was in command of a working 
party of about 30 men on the night of February 28, 
1918. He encountered a heavy barrage of the 
enemy, which protected the advance of enemy 
assault troops. With coolness and courage he 
immediately placed his men in shell holes, fought 
off the enemy, and twice walked through the 
enemy's and our own barrage to recover the remains 
of one of his party and to collect his own men. 
Home address, G. Herbert Bishop, father, 28 
Pearl Street, New Haven, Conn. 

BIWAN, JOSEPH . . Private (First Class) 
Headquarters Company, 120th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action at St. Gilles, 
near Fismes, France, August 4-5, 1918. 'Through- 
out two days he maintained the telephone lines run- 
ning into battalion headquarters, making frequent 
repairs of the Unes amid falling walls and heavy 
bombardment by both gas and high-explosive shells. 
Home address, Charles Biwan, father, 1538 South 
10th Street, Sheboygan, Wis. 

BLACK, FREDERICK W Captain 

Medical Corps, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18-22, 
1918. He went over the top to the attack in the 
first wave and was wounded on the morning of the 
first day. Disregarding his wound, he pressed on 
with the attacking troops and crossed and recrossed 
the sector immediately behind the most advanced 
wave, rendering first aid to wounded and placing 
them in shell holes. He worked unceasingly without 
sleep or rest and was again wounded on the fourth 
day by shell fire. Though twice wounded, he stead- 
ily refused to be evacuated until the evening of the 
fourth day, when he was exhausted and suffering 
from his wounds. Home address, D. R. Black, 
father, 57 Riverside Drive, Huntington, Pa. 

BLACK, WILLIAM A Private 

Company E, Sixth Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action during the Meuse offensive No- 
vember 3-4, 1918. After three runners had been 
wounded in an attempt to deliver an important 
message, Pvt. Black volunteered and delivered the 
message, twice crossing a valley swept by machine- 
gun and artillery fire, and wading a river filled with 
ice and slush. Home address, Mrs. Margie Black, 
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BLACKBURN, RAYMOND . . . Sergeant 
Company C, 308th Infantry- For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 2, 
1918. Sergt. Blackburn volunteered and led a recon- 
naissance patrol, and while returning to his com- 
pany commander with his information one of the 
patrol became detached, and was in danger of being 
captured by the enemy. ReaUzing his comrade's 
predicament Sergt. Blackburn rushed to his aid and 
rescued him, killing two of the enemy and dispersing 
the others. Home address, T. L. Blackburn, father, 
163 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, N. Y. 

BLACKBURN, WALDEN E. . . . Corporal 
Company C, 324th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Manhuelles, France, Novem- 
ber 9, 1918. Corp. Blackburn, after having part of 
his right breast torn away, remained on duty direct- 
ing his squad for 36 hours, when he fainted from ex- 
haustion, and was carried from the field. Home ad- 
dress, WilUam E. Blackburn, R. F. D. No. 2, Bell- 
buckle, Tenn. 

BLACKHAM, HENRY R. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brabant, France, October 11, 
1918. Although severely wounded by machine-gun 
fire, Lieut. Blackham refused to go to the rear and 
continued to lead his company until he was killed. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Clara A. Blackham, Jersey City, 
N. J. 

BLACKINTON, GEO. W. . . Lieut.-Colonel 
353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Xammes, France, September 12-13, 1918. 
Having moved his battaUon to an advanced posi- 
tion, in accordance with orders, Major Blackin- 
ton found himself without support on either flank 
and no supporting machine guns or artillery two 
kilometers in advance of our main front line. In 
spite of his perilous situation this oflBcer, with the 
utmost coolness and good judgment, set to work in- 
trenching and consolidating the position determined 
to hold it at all costs, though his battalion was sub- 
jected to artillery and machine-gun fire and was 
threatened by counter attack by the enemy in 
force. Home address, Mrs. W. J. Blackinton, 
mother, 205 West Ninth Street, Flint, Mich. 

BLAIR, GEORGE A Captain 

117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Fremont, France, October 8, 1918. 
During the advance from Geneve to Fremont, Capt. 
Blair was seriously wounded by machine-gun fire. 
Despite his condition, he insisted on remaining with 
his company, and allowed himself to be evacuated 
only after his objective had been reached, his posi- 
tion reorganized, and liaison estabUshed with flank- 
units. Home address, Mrs. George A. Blair, Knox- 
viUe, Tenn. 

BLAIR, JOHN E Private 

Deceased. Company E, 104th Infantry. During 
action of April 12, 1918, he displayed exceptional 
coolness and devotion to duty in declining to seek 
cover during bombardment and continuing at his 
post in exposed position awaiting attack of enemy. 
Killed in action April 13, 1918. Next of kin, Albert 
Blair, father, 82 State Road, North Adams, Mass. 

BLAIR, TRACY S Corporal 

Deceased. Cornpany E, 353d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Baricourt, 
France, November 1-2, 1918. After his platoon had 
reached its objective Corporal Blair voluntarily 
accompanied his platoon commander on a recon- 
naissance patrol of the enemy's positions. They 
came upon a large body of German troops without 
being discovered, and Corporal Blair, under fire of 
artillery and machine guns, went back and brought 



up two platoons, which drove of! the hostile force 
and captured a number of prisoners. The follow- 
ing day, while advancing in the face of severe 
machine-gun fire, Corporal Blair was fatally 
wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary C. Blair, 
mother. Cotter, Iowa. 

BLAKE, ARTHUR D. . Private (First Class) 
Company B, 103rd Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Remy, 
France, September 12, 1918. During an enemy 
attack Private Blake, although not on duty, first 
discovered the presence of the enemy and gave the 
alarm. During the action, four of the enemy at- 
tempted to flank one of the machine-gun positions. 
Private Black killed one of the flanking group with 
his pistol and captured the other three unaided. 
Home address, Mrs. Dollie Blake, R. F. D., Hobart, 
Ind. 

BLAKE, CHARLES RAYMOND .... 

First Lieutenant 

Pilot, Air Service, 7th Aviation Instruction Center. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Lassigny, 
France, August 9, 1918. Lieut. Blake with Second 
Lieut. Earle W. Porter, observer, while on a recon- 
naissance expedition at a low altitude far beyond 
the enemy lines, was attacked by five German 
battle planes. His observer was wounded at the be- 
ginning of the combat, but he maneuvered his plane 
so skillfully that the observer was able to shoot 
down one of their adversaries. By more skillful 
maneuvering he enabled his observer to fight off the 
remaining planes and returned safely to friendly 
territory. Home address, Mrs. Eileen Blake, 
grandmother, 17 Tower Street, Westerly, R. I. 

BLAKE, ROBERT . . . First Lieutenant 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Belleau, France, 
June 6, 1918. When the Une was temporarily held 
up, Lieut. Blake volunteered and maintained liaison 
with the 49th Company, continually crossing and 
recrossing an open field swept by intense machine- 
gun fire. Later in the engagement he established 
liaison with the French unit on the left flank, cross- 
ing a wheat field under heavy machine-gun and 
sniping fire, and returned with valuable informa- 
tion. Home address, Mrs. J. J. Blake, mother, 
1148 Amador Avenue, Berkeley, Cal. 

BLAKEMAN, CHESTER W. . . . Sergeant 
Company D, Ninth Infantrj-. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Meuse River, France, 
November 1-4, 1918. After being wounded by 
machine-gun fire, Sergt. Blakeman _ treated his 
wound himself and continued to lead his men under 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire until he was 
again wounded and ordered to a first aid station. 
Home address, Mrs. Mattie Harper, Horse Cave, 
Ky. 

BLAKNEE, FAUN . . . First Sergeant 

Deceased. Company B, 5th Machine-Gun Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Somme Py, France, October 5, 1918. First Sergt. 
Blaknee volunteered to carry an important mes- 
sage across an area swept by machine-gun fire. He 
arrived at the company post of command with the 
message and fell dead from a wound he received 
whOe in the execution of his mission. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Pearl Creamer, 329 Twenty-third Street, 
Bellaire, Ohio. 

BLALOCK, ROBERT Sergeant 

Company D, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 7, 
1918. Sergt. Blalock led a patrol of 10 men against 
a strong enemy machine-gun position, flanking the 
strong point and attacking it from the rear with ad- 
mirable judgment. After expending all his ammuni- 



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tion. this soldier continued the fight with two cap- 
tured Luger pistols, and himself killed eight of the 
enemy in spite of being wounded. Nine machine- 
gun nests were wiped out as a result of this attack 
and the position was organized for defense with the 
captured guns. Home address, Miss Mathe Bla- 
lock. Webb City, Mo. 

BLANCHARD, EDGAR Private 

Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Belhcourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. He displayed marked personal brav- 
ery, capturing single-handed seven Germans whom 
he came upon in a trench and dugout. While taking 
the prisoners to the rear, he met a wounded soldier, 
and, preferring to return to the firing Une, turned 
the prisoners over to the wounded man and rejoined 
his squad. Home address, Mrs. Addle Blanchard, 
mother, Fayetteville, N. C. 

BLANCHARD, HAROLD .... Major 
327th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, Octo- 
ber 7-21, 1918. During 14 daya of severe fighting 
he was constantly on duty with his battalion, 
although suffering severely from bronchitis, the 
result of being gassed. He personally took com- 
mand of a company, after all the ofiicers had be- 
come casualties, and led them through a heavy 
artillery barrage and machine-gun fire, gaining 
his objective. Immediately after his battalion was 
relieved he collapsed from the severe strain. Home 
address, John A. Blanchard, brother, 925 Boylston 
Street, Boston, Mass. 

BLANCHARD, WALTER H. . . . Corporal 
Company B, 344th Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Varennes, 
France, September 26, 1918. Corporal Blanchard, 
in company with an oflBcer, crawled forward under 
heavy fire at the risk of his own life, and dragged 
back a wounded man, who was lying about 150 
meters in front of our trenches. Home address, 
Mrs. Florence Blanchard, mother, North Broad- 
way, Haverhill, Mass. 

BLANCHETTE, EDWARD W. . . Corporal 
Company A, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 16, 
1918. Although wounded and ordered to the rear, 
Corp. Blanchette continued to lead his platoon 
after his sergeant had been killed and continued in 
command until he dropped from exhaustion. Home 
address, Mr. Joseph B. Blanchette, father. High 
Street, Millbury, Mass. 

BLANCHFIELD, JOHN .... Captain 
Deceased. U. S. M. C. He demonstrated ex- 
ceptional ability in organizing his line at Chateau- 
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, and showed heroic 
leadership in holding it under violent attack. His 
company successfully repelled two assaults by 
superior forces, in the second of which he was mor- 
tally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. John Blanch- 
field, wife, 2006 Woodbine Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

BLANKINSHIP, JOHN C. . . . Corporal 
Company C, 5th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Fossoy, 
France, July 15, 1918. During the intense artillery 
bombardment, preparatory to the great German 
offensive of July 15, Corp. Blankenship voluntarily 
led a medical officer to the aid of wounded men, fol- 
lowing broken wire through woods. He guided the 
partv on their return over the same route, although 
suffering from a severe wound. Home address. Dr. 
Homer Blankinship, father, 413 Cornell Street, 
Ottawa, 111. 

BLAUROCK, OSCAR . Private (First Class) 
Company D, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 



heroism in action near Nesles, France, July 14, 1918. 
During a heavy shell and gas bombardment, Pvt. 
Blaurock made repeated trips with messages to the 
various platoons, at the same time volunteering and 
assisting in the removal of the wounded to a place 
of safety. Home address, George Blaurock, father, 
83 Weirfield Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

BLEASDALE, REDWALD H. . . . Private 
Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, 
July 15, 1918. Pvt. Bleasdale remained with his 
gun during a heavy bombardment, until his gun-pit 
was blown in, and then removed his gun to another 
position and continued the fire under heavy 
machine-gun fire. Later, in the same action, he 
volunteered and went to reconnoiter a small woods 
believed to be occupied by enemy troops. There he 
killed several Germans single handed, and returned 
to our lines with an American soldier. Home ad- 
dress, Joseph R. Bleasdale, father, Route No. 5, 
Janesville, Wis. 

BLEASDALE, VICTOR F. . First Lieutenant 
6th Machine-Gun Battalion, U. S M. C. For re- 
peated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near 
Blanc Mont, France, October 8, 1918. On several 
occasions, regardless of his personal safety, he led his 
machine-gun platoon through heavy machine-gun 
and artillery fire. When the Infantry company 
which he was supporting was halted by the fire of 
two enemy Maxims, Lieut. Bleasdale formed his 
platoon as infantry, assaulted and captured both 
the enemy guns. Home address, J. R. Bleasdale, 
father, Janesville, Wis. 

BLEAU, HOMER J Sergeant 

Deceased. Company A, 59th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Brieulles, 
France, September 29, 1918. When his company 
was held up by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. 
Sergeant Bleau displayed exceptional bravery and 
devotion to duty in leading his platoon across an 
open field in an attack upon an enemy machine-gun 
nest. Even after receiving a wound, from the ef- 
fects of which he died next morning, he remained 
with his men, encouraging them on and inspiring 
them by his fortitude. Next of kin, Charles Bleau, 
Munising, Mich. 

BLECKLEY, ERWIN R. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 130th Field Artillery, observer, 50th 
Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Binarville, France, October 6, 1918. 
Lieut. Bleckley, with his pilot. Second Lieut. Harold 
E. Goettler, Air Service, left the airdrome late ia 
the afternoon on their second trip to drop supplies 
to a battalion of the 77th Division, which had been 
cut off by the enemy in the Argonne Forest. Hav- 
ing been subjected on the first trip to violent fire 
from the enemy, they attempted on the second trip 
to come still lower in order to get the packages even 
more precisely on the designated spot. In the 
course of his mission the plane was brought down by 
enemy rifle and machine-gun fire from the ground, 
resulting in fatal wounds to Lieut. Bleckley, who 
died before he could be taken to a hospital. In at- 
tempting and performing this mission Lieut. Bleck- 
ley showed the highest possible contempt of per- 
sonal danger, devotion to duty, courage, and valor. 
Next of kin, E. E. Bleckley, father. Fourth National 
Bank, Wichita, Kan. 

BLEWETT, CHARLES H Private 

Company A, 9th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Moulins, France, 
July 14-20, 1918. After being wounded in the arm 
by shrapnel, Pvt. Bluett continued on duty with hia 
platoon until he was relieved four days later. He 
then joined another platoon, going back to the line, 
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wound necessitated his evacuation. Home address, 
Mrs. Lavenia Blewett, Richardson, Tex. 

BLOCK, SAMUEL M Private 

Company A, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 1918. After several other runners had fail- 
ed, Pvt. Block volunteered and was successful in 
carrying a message through an intense machine- 
gun and artillery barrage. Home address, Mrs. Rose 
M. Block, Spring Street, Macon, Ga. 

BLOHM, JOHN Sergeant 

Company B, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, Septem- 
ber, 2, 1918. From a shell hole, in which he had 
taken shelter while returning from a successful day- 
light patrol across the Vesle River, Sergt. Blohm saw 
a corporal of his patrol dragging himself through 
the grass and bleeding profusely from a wound in 
the neck. He unhesitatingly left his shelter, carried 
the corporal behind a tree near the river bank, 
dressed his wound, and using boughs from a fallen 
tree as an improvised raft, towed the injured man 
across the river and carried him 200 yards over an 
open field to the American outpost line, all under 
continuous rifle and machine-gun fire. Home ad- 
dress, Rudolph Blohm, 4822 New Utrecht Avenue, 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

BLOMBERG, HENRY S. . First Lieutenant 
127th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 
30, 1918. Inspiring his men by his own personal 
bravery, Lieut. Blomberg vigorously led his com- 
pany forward in the face of heavy machine-gun and 
artillery fire, capturing the heights overlooking Ju- 
vigny, with many prisoners. After reaching the ob- 
jective he repeatedly exposed himself to hostile fire 
time after time in reorganizing the line. During the 
defense of the position won he personally set up and 
operated a captured German machine gun against 
the enemy while under terrific fire. Home address, 
Mrs. Josephine Blomberg, mother, 601 HoUy Ave- 
nue, St. Paul, Minn. 

BLOMGREN, ERNEST W. . Private (First Class) 
Sanitary Detachment, 106th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, 
September 27, 1918. During the operations against 
the Hindenburg Line, east of Ronssoy, on Septem- 
ber 27, 1918, Private Blomgren displayed unusual 
courage and bravery by going forward through the 
terrific shell and machine-gun fire to rescue wounded 
comrades. Home address, Mrs. C. Blomgren, moth- 
er, 1491 Westchester Avenue, New York City. 

BLOND, PERCY S. . . . First Sergeant 

Company C, 146th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism near Montfaucon, France, September 26- 
October 1, 1918. Crossing an exposed area under 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire, Sergt. Blond went 
forward and rescued a wounded comrade, carrying 
him 200 yards up a steep slope. On another occa- 
sion, during a severe artillery and machine-gun 
bombardment, he crept alone to an advanced post 
and carried back another wounded soldier. During 
the five days' action Sergt. Blond gave first-aid 
treatment to 20 members of his company, inspiring 
everyone by his valiant conduct in ministering to 
the wounded. Home address, Mrs. Birdie M. 
Blond, mother, Washington, Pa. 

BLOOD, ROBERT O Captain 

Medical Corps, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bouresches, France, July 
20-23, 1918. He remained with his battalion during 
the entire advance, working untiringly under heavy 
enemy fire at all times, superintending the evacua- 
tion of the wounded and caring for them in the most 



dangerous and exposed positions. On July 22 he 
established his dressing station in an advanced 
position that was constantly under shell fire, and 
many times left his station to go into the front lines 
to treat the wounded. Home address, Mrs. Robert 
R. Blood, South State Street, Concord, N. H. 

BLOOMBERG, SAM . . Private (First Class) 
Company B, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 
18-23, 1918. During the period of five days that his 
company was occupying an advanced and isolated 
position, Pvt. Bloomberg volunteered and carried 
messages to his company headquarters after seeing 
two other runners wounded in the attempt to cross 
through the sweeping barrage. He was at all times 
under constant fire and observation of enemy ma- 
chine gunners, but he succeeded in establishing 
liaison during the entire operations. Home address. 
Human Bloomberg, father, 102 Barclay Street, 
Newark, N. J. 

BLOSSOM, LYNN Private 

Company I, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 30, 
1918. While engaged as runner during an attack. 
Private Blossom maintained liaison with adjoining 
units, throughout a most intense fire of artillery and 
machine guns, continuing his work until wounded 
by machine-gun fire. Home address, Frank Blos- 
som, father, R. F. D. No. 1, Clark Lake, Liberty, 
Mich. 

BLUME, FERDINAND F. . . . Corporal 
Company C, 319th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action on the west bank of the Meuse, 
France, September 26, 1918. While his platoon 
was being held up by wire and other obstacles, and 
the fire of the enemy threatened to annihilate it, 
Corp. Blume made his way through the wire to the 
German trenches, from which position he bombed 
the enemy from their trenches. He thus saved the 
lives of many of his comrades, and enabled them 
to take the trenches with a minimum of casualties. 
Home address, Anna Blume, sister, Farragut Street, 
MiUvale, Pa. 

BLUME, LEO H. . . Private (First Class) 

Company C, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Talma Farm, France, Octo- 
ber 18, 1918. Pvt. Blume volunteered to carry a 
message from his platoon across a zone of 200 yards 
swept by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He 
was seriously wounded while making the attempt to 
perform the mission and remained under this terrific 
fire for over two hours before it was possible to rescue 
him. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth O'Hare, sister, 
122 Third Street, Troy, N. Y. 

BLUMENTHAL, ALABEL . . . Private 

Deceased. Medical Detachment, 128th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
France, August 2, 1918. As Pvt. Blumenthal was 
dressing wounded men and carrying them into 
shell holes for protection, a heavy barrage was put 
down in the field where he was working but he 
nevertheless refused to seek cover, ministering to 
the wounded and reassuring them, until he was 
mortally wounded by a bursting shell. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Lena L. Blumenthal, wife, 6130 Evans 
Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

BLUST, PAUL E Private 

Company C, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, Octo- 
ber 9, 1918. Crawling forward under heavy 
machine-gun fire, Pvt. Blust assisted in bringing a 
wounded comrade to safety. Home address, Ed. 
Blust, father, 2410 Gravier Street, New Orleans, 
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BLY, ROBERT .... First Lieutenant 
168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near the Cote de Chitillon, France, October 
15, 1918. Leading his own and another company by 
a flanking movement around Hill 288 in the face of 
terrific machine-gun fire, Lieut. BIy, with remark- 
able courage and skill, reached the enemy's line and 
effected the capture of a strongly fortified and en- 
trenched position on the crest of the hill, together 
with numerous machine-guns, 92 prisoners, and 1 
minenwerfer. He personally took charge of the 
minenwcrfer and turned it on the enemy, firing all 
their available ammunition. During these opera- 
tions this oflScer himself killed or captured two 
complete machine-gun crews. Later in the day 
he again led his company forward and captured 
Hill 242, together with another minenwerfer, 
under circumstances which required the greatest 
determination and courage. Home address, Her- 
bert Bly, father, R. F. D. 4, Fort Scott, Kans. 

BLYNN, JOHN M. . . Private (First Class) 
U. S. Ambulance Service. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Somme Py, France, October 
2-9, 1918. Throughout the attack north of Somme 
Py Pvt. Blynn worked day and night, repeatedly 
driving over roads under constant shell fire to the 
advanced dressing stations, and, when necessary, 
driving to points still farther to the front. On 
October 3, in front of the advanced infantry post, 
his ambulance was wrecked by a bursting shell. 
Securing another car, he evacuated the wounded. 
Home address, Mrs. Harry Blynn, mother, 2207 
Delancey Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

BLYTHE, W. J First Lieutenant 

104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action east of Belleau, France, July 21, 1918. Lieut. 
Blythe, with two enlisted men, charged a machine- 
gun nest, captured two machine guns, and killed or 
captured 12 of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. 
W. J. Blythe, 152 Howe Street, Methuen, Mass. 

BOARDMAN. GUY W Private 

Deceased. Company A, 59th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Courchamps, 
France, July 19, 1918. Though he had been wound- 
ed in the ankle, Private Boardman crawled out from 
a shell hole under heavy machine-gun fire, and made 
several trips to a small stream 100 yards away for 
the purpose of filling the canteens of his wounded 
comrades, until he was ordered to the rear for medi- 
cal aid. He was later killed in action while charging 
an enemy machine-gun nest. Next of kin, Mrs. Wil- 
liam Boardman, mother, Hughson, Cal. 

BOAS, ROSS H First Lieutenant 

1st Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. After 
being wounded, Lieut. Boas continued to lead two 
platoons of engineers, acting as infantry in the pro- 
tection of the fl.ink of the brigade, for three days, 
exposed to terrific machine-gun and artillery fire 
throughout the attack, during which time more than 
two-thirds of his detachment were lost. Home ad- 
dress, C. H. Boas, father, 115 State Street, Harris- 
burg, Pa. 

BOBB, LOUIS C Sergeant 

Company K, 109th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Apremont, France, October 
2, 1918. Sergeant Bobb was a member of a recon- 
naissance patrol consisting of an officer and four 
soldiers, which was stopped and in danger of being 
surrounded by enemy machine gunners and snipers. 
Risking liis own life to save his comrades, he dashed 
from cover to draw the enemy fire, calling on the 
ethers to run. Crossing an open space for 1.50 yards 
under a sheltered position he continued to keep 
the enemy down by his fire, while the other members 
of the patrol succeeded in escaping. Home address, 



Mrs. Louis C. Bobb, 719 West Southern Avenue 
South Williamsport, Pa. 

BOBO, JOHN Sergeant 

Deceased. Company E, 16th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
July 18-19, 1918. When his company's advance 
was seriously threatened by the terrific fire from a 
machine-gun nest. Sergeant Bobo personally killed 
the machine-gun crew and captured the gun. Later 
in the same action, he led a party of two squads 
against an enemy strong point, capturing 2 officers, 
125 men, and 12 machine guns that were delivering 
a sweeping fire, threatening the success of the entire 
operation. Sergt. Bobo was killed shortly after the 
completion of this extraordinary feat. Next of kin. 
Lulu Bobo, mother, Bonanzo, Ark. 

BOBRYK, JOSEPH Private 

Company G, 327th Infantry, For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ch^tel-Ch€h6ry, France, 
October 7, 1918. After his company had suffered 
heavy casualties in reaching its objective and con- 
solidating its position. Private Bobryk volunteered 
and, single handed, carried numerous wounded 
men to the dressing station, crossing the Aire 
River in so doing and passing each time through 
terrific artillery and machine-gun fire. Even after 
being painfully gassed, he continued this work 
without thought for his own personal safety. 
Home address, Walter Kuczynski, brother-in-law, 
Riverside, N.Y. 

BOEHLE, WILLIAM Private 

Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action nearCrezancy, France, July 1.5-16, 
1918. After his company had withdrawn from 
their position, Pvt. Boehle voluntarily returned to 
the former position, and throughout the night of 
July 15-16 assisted in evacuating the wounded. 
Home address. Garret Boehle, R. F. D. No. 1, 
O'Fallon, Mo. 

BOENOUR, GEORGE . Private (First Class) 
Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cr^zancy, France, July 15, 
1918. Three times, under terrific enemy fire, he 
carried messages to battalion and regimental head- 
quarters. After the company had withdrawn he 
voluntarily returned to the position his company 
had held and throughout the night assisted in 
evacuating the wounded. Home address, Jacob O. 
Boenour, father, Martinsburg, Pa. 

BOGAN, HENRY S Sergeant 

78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
France, September 15, 1918. Sergeant Bogan led 
a small detachment in an attack on a machine-gun 
which was holding up the advance, capturing the 
gun and five of its crew. He then continued the ad- 
vance, entered the hostile trenches and cleared 
them for a distance of 150 yards, remaining all day 
in this advanced position under continuous artillery 
and machine-gun fire. Sergeant Bogan is awarded 
an oak leaf cluster, to be worn with his Distin- 
guished Service Cross, for the following act of ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
France, October 3, 1918: During the attack on 
Blanc Mont, Sergeant Bogan, without aid, captured 
three machine-gun nests, and, after being wounded, 
took 30 prisoners. He himself escorted these pris- 
oners to the rear rather than have the line weakened 
by taking men for this duty. Home address, Mrs. 
Sallie Bogan, mother, Franklin, Ky. 

BOGGS, ERNEST H Corpora 

Company M, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
8, 1918. Later his company had made an attack 
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assistance in the reorganization of the new position. 
He was seriously wounded while in the performance 
of this work, but refused to go to the rear because 
it might weaken the position. Home address, Gil- 
bert H. Boggs, father, R. F. D. No. 3, Pilot Point, 
Tex. 

BOGGS, JOHN C First Lieutenant 

2d Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 21, 
1918. He displayed exceptional personal bravery 
and initiative by volunteering to take charge of a 
machine-gun and crew, protecting an exposed 
flank with them and dispersing an enemy counter 
attack. Home address. Rev. W. G. Bogg?, father, 
125 So. Laurel Street, Richmond, Va. 

BOH AN, WILLIAM J Sergeant 

Company L, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
During the intense enemy artillery preparation, 
prior to the German offensive of July 15, Sergt. 
Bohan voluntarily left the shelter of a trench to aid 
a wounded comrade to a place of safety. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Julia Smith, sister, 89 Liberty Street, 
Newburg, N. Y. 

BOISROUVRAY, A. D. . . . Commandant 
French Army, attached to 26th Division. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Seicheprey, 
France, April 20-21, 1918. Commandant de Bois- 
rouvray exposed himself to extremely heavy enemy 
fire, with fearless disregard for personal danger, in 
order to secure information for tactical dispositions 
and artillery support, which were of great service in 
checking the hostile attack. 

BOLACK, WILLIAM F Mechanic 

Machine Gun Company, 104th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 25, 1918. While taking a train of 
machine-gun carts to the relief of his company in 
the front line. Mechanic Bolack was caught in a 
terrific bombardment, his train scattered, several 
of his mules killed, and he himself wounded. He 
had his wounds dressed at a near-by station and, 
refusing to be evacuated, passed through the bom- 
bardment three times while reorganizing his train 
and carrying out his mission. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary J. Bolack, mother, 811 Main Street, Spring- 
field, Mass. 

BOLEN, JACOB Private 

Company C, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
2, 1918. Although suffering from a painful shell 
fragment wound in the head Pvt. Bolen remained on 
duty with his platoon, exposing himself to machine- 
gun sniper fire while acting as outpost. Advancing 
alone at dayUght he reconnoitered what appeared to 
be a machine-gun position, returning with informa- 
tion which enabled his outguard to better their loca- 
tion. Home address, Mrs. Anna Bolen, mother, 
3942 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

BOLGIONE Marechal Des Logis 

Third Battery, 74th Regiment d'Artillerie 
(French), attached to Railway Artillery, A. E. F. 
For extraordinary heroism in action on October 14, 
1918. Under heavy shelling Sergt. Bolgione dis- 
played exceptional bravery in extinguishing a fire 
which threatened the destruction of a powder dump 
and ammunition car. Home address. Monsieur 
Antione Bolgione, father, Rue Saint-Esprit No. 28, 
LaCapelette-Marseille, France. 

BOLIN, HERALD E. Battalion Sergeant Major 
Headquarters Company, 363d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Waereghem, 
Belguim, October 31, 1918. Seeing a wounded 
soldier lying in an exposed position, Sergt. Maj 



Bolin started to go to the former's assistance, and 
as he did so was knocked down by a bullet which 
struck him in the hip. He nevertheless continued 
on in the face of the dangerous fire and succeeded 
in moving his wounded comrade to shelter before 
attending to his own wound. Although he was 
suffering intense pain, he refused to go to the rear, 
but remained constantly at his post under artillery 
and machine-gun fire, having been on strenuous 
duty and without sleep for two days. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Lula Bolin, mother, Wenatchee, Wash. 

BOLLES, FRANK C Colonel 

39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Septsarges, France, September 26, and 
near Bois-de-Fays, France, September 28, 1918. 
On September 26 Col. BoUes personally directed 
the assaulting battalion of his regiment when the 
line was temporarily held up by hostile fire, leading 
the attacking troops forward to their objective. 
After reaching the objective, terrific hostile fire 
caused many casualties, and the line was beginning 
to waver when Col. BoUes assisted in the reorgan- 
ization of the line, and by his personal example of 
courage and fearlessness encouraged his men to 
hold in the face of the withering machine-gun and 
artillery fire until the flank division had advanced 
abreast. On September 28 he rallied his men under 
the sweeping fire of machine guns, minnenwerfer, 
and artillery, and although painfully wounded, per- 
sonally assisted in the reorganization of the posi- 
tions. Home address, Mrs. Frank C. BoUes, 179 
Fulton Avenue, Hempstead, Long Island, N. Y. 

BOLLING, A. R. . . . Second Lieutenant 
4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in Bois de Nesles, France, July 14-15, 1918. 
While in command of three widely separated pla- 
toons in the Bois de Nesles, on the night of July 
14-15, Lieut. Boiling continually exposed himself 
to very heavy gas and shell fire by going from one 
platoon to another. _ Home address, Mrs. A. R. 
Boiling, wife, 525 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambers- 
burg, Pa. 

BOLLINGER, ERNEST V. . . . Private 
Company F, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
1918. He advanced on machine-gun snipers on the 
Paris-Soissons road, showing exceptional bravery 
by reaching the machine gun and killing the snipers 
with hand grenades and automatic rifle. Home 
address, A. Bollinger, father, 1421 West Fourth 
Street, Little Rock, Ark. 

BOLT, BERNARD H Private 

Deceased. Company K, 28th Infantry. He was 
a member of a patrol consisting of an officer and 
four men, who with great daring entered a dangerous 
portion of the enemy trenches, where they surround- 
ed a party nearly double their own strength, cap- 
tured a greater number than themselves, drove of! 
an enemy rescuing party, and made their way back 
to our lines with four prisoners, from whom valuable 
information was obtained. He died from wounds 
received in this expedition. Next of kin, Carl 
Bolt, 916 Sanica Street, Bethlehem, Pa. 

BOLTON, ARTIE E Captain 

Company H, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de la Grande, Mon- 
tague, France, October 16, 1918. Having been or- 
dered to take up his position on the final objective, 
Capt. Bolton made a personal reconnaissance of 
his company front line, during which time he was 
subjected to the artillery fire of both friendly and 
enemy guns and machine guns directed on his posi- 
tion. He again went out on the .same mission and 
captured 20 prisoners who were carrying a ma- 
chine gun. Home address, Sidney R. Bolton, Nor- 
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BONACK. PAUL J Sergeant 

Company L, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 30, 
1918. When his company was stopped by a con- 
cealed machine-gun nest, Sergeant Bonack ascer- 
tained its position and courageously attacked it. 
single-handed, upon his own initiative, killing the 
crew and enabling his company to continue the ad- 
vance. Home address, William Bonack, father, 
Three Lakes. Wis. 

BONAVANTURA, FERDINANDO . Private 
Company B, 309th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
19, 1918. Pvt. Bonavantura, armed with an auto- 
matic rifle, captured a machine gun single handed 
under heavy flanking fire from machine guns. The 
gun w&B supported by a squad of infantry, whom he 
forced to flee. Later he led a detail far into the 
enemy lines, encouraging his men by his fearless 
example. Home address, Philip Sozi, 404 James 
Street, Burlington, N. J. 

BONDAY, ROBERT Private 

Company L, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 4-6, 1918. Pvt. Bonday, a runner, 
displayed exceptional courage in carrying messages 
for three days under shell and machine gun fire. 
Home address, Theodore Bonday, father, 262 
North Walnut Street, Mount Clemens, Mich. 

BONGARDT, CHARLES F. Second Lieutenant 
17th Field Artillery. During the fight at Vaux, 
July 1, 1918, while serv-ing as a telephone oflBcer, be 
crossed an op>en field in full view of the enemy and 
under constant bombardment three times to repair 
telephone lines vitally necessary to keep six bat- 
teries in operation. Home address, Frank Bon- 
gardt, father, 4354 Charles Street, Omaha, Neb. 

BONNARD, EMILE . . Chef de Bataillon 
French Army. 2d R. I. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action November 3-11, 1918. Working 
in conjunction with an American brigade Chef de 
Bataillon Bonnard led his battalion against deter- 
mined resistance of the enemy, working his way 
with great valor to take an important hostile posi- 
tion He kept constantly in touch with the Ameri- 
can commander, thus insuring perfect liaison 
during the entire operations. 

BOONE, JOEL THOMPSON . . Lieutenant 
Medical Corps, U. S. N., attached to the 6th 
Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism 
in the Bois de Belleau, France, June 9-10 and 25, 
1918. On two successive days the regimental aid 
station in which he was working was struck by 
heavy shells and in each case demolished. Ten 
men were killed and a number of wounded were 
badly hurt by falling timbers and stone. Under 
these harassing conditions this officer continued 
without cessation his treatment of the wounded, 
superintending their evacuation, and setting an in- 
spiring example of heroism to the oSicers and men 
serving under him. On June 25, 1918, Surg. Boone 
followed the attack by one battalion against enemy 
machine-gun positions in the Bois de Belleau, 
establishing advanced dressing stations under 
continuous shell fire. Home address not given. 

BOONE, LOUIS W Private 

Company M, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, France, Oc- 
tober 11, 1918. On duty as a company runner, he 
carried an important message through an artillery 
and machine-gun barrage to battalion headquarters. 
Starting back through the barrage to the front lines, 
he was wounded; but, believing he might be needed 
at the front, attempted to make his way back to his 



company, displaying unusual fortitude and devo- 
tion to duty. Home address, Mrs. Lizzie Moss, 
mother, Cassatt, S. C. 

BOONE, RAYMOND W Corporal 

Company F, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. After 
receiving three severe wounds he continued in the 
advance on Bouresche, France, on June 6, 1918. 
Having been sent to the rear, he returned close to 
the advanced lines, where he assisted in bringing 
in the wounded. Home address, Robert E. Boone, 
Elismore, Cal. 

BOONE, WILLIAM EWING Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 26th Infantry. Displaying valorous 
leadership throughout two days of attack near 
Soissons, France, July 18-19, 1918, he was killed 
while charging enemy machine guns at the head of 
his platoon. Next of kin, Mrs. H. C. Boone, 
mother, 4146 Warwick Boulevard, Kansas City, 
Mo. 

BOOP, LAWRENCE Private 

Company A, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Bois de BrieuUes, France, 
September 29, 1918. After all communication with 
the company on the left had been broken by an 
intense machine-gun and artillery fire, Pvt. Boup 
volunteered and reestablished liaison with the 
flank company, successfully performing this mission 
by going a distance of over 300 yards through a 
terrific artillery and machine-gun fire. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Lawrence S. Boop, 1045 Todd Avenue, 
Girard, Ohio. 

BOOTH, CHARLES W Private 

Company F, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Marcheville, France, Nov- 
ember 10, 1918. After being wounded twice by 
snipers' fire, Pvt. Booth continued to crawl forward 
until he located and killed the sniper, who was pick- 
ing off our men. His act saved many lives. Home 
address, Mrs. Harriet Booth, R. F. D. No. 2, 
Rockford, 111. 

BOOTH, JAMES Cook 

Company I, 319th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Suivry-Sur-Meuse, France, 
September 26-28, 1918. Booth displayed excep- 
tional courage when, under heavy shell fire and m 
an exposed position, he constantly made coffee for 
the battalion and carried it to the lines. On another 
occasion he assisted in the evacuation of the wound- 
ed, carrying them over a half mile under severe 
fire to the battalion first-aid station. Home address, 
Mrs. Clara Booth, Grampian, Pa. 

BORDEN, HORACE . . Second Lieutenant 
Signal Corps. For extraordinary heroism in 
action October 29, 1918. While carrying out a 
difficult contact mission without the protection of 
friendly planes, Lieut. Borden was attacked by 
three hostile machines, which he succeeded in 
driving off. He secured the information he sought, 
but while attempting to fire a signal rocket it ex- 
ploded, setting the machine on fire. Lieut. Borden 
crawled back on the fuselage of the machine and 
extinguished the flames with his bare hands. Al- 
though suffering real pain he refused to be sent to 
the rear for treatment but remained on duty with 
his squadron. Home address, Alfred H. Borden, 
Aquideick Branch, Newport, R. I. 

BORDKAS, GUS Private 

Medical Detachment, 354th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Barricourt, 
France, November 1, 1918. On November 1 Pvt. 
Bordkas showed great bravery and extraordinary 
heroism by dressing and evacuating the wounded 
under a terrific shell fire. While advancing with 
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withering machine-gun fire was encountered, and 
without hesitation ran to his rescue, carrying the 
wounded man to the shelter of a shell hole. Home 
address, L. Evans, friend, 1323 Central Street, 
Kansas City, Mo. 

BORDVICK, MONRED A. . . . Sergeant 

Company C, 132nd Infantry. For extraordinary 

heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, October 

8, 1918. In charge of a flank patrol of four men 
during an attack, he entered a village occupied by 
the enemy in force, and captured forty-two prison- 
ers and three machine guns which were holding up 
the advance of the battalion from the left flank. He 
displayed marked courage and ability as a leader. 
Home address, Mrs. Dora Bordvick, wife, 1509 
Loan Avenue, Marianatti, Wis. 

BORKUS, THOMAS Corporal 

Company B, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 

9, 1918. Upon his own initiative, Corpl. Borkus, 
with another soldier, displayed notable courage 
in attacking two machine guns which were hinder- 
ing the advance. Undaunted by the heavy machine- 
gun fire, they poured deadly rifle fire upon the 
enemy gunners, and forced them to flee toward our 
attacking troops, who captured them. Home ad- 
dress Adam Nogroski, friend, 308 Grand Avenue, 
Port Washington, Wis. 

BORST, RALPH P. Regimental Supply Sergeant 
30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. Hear- 
ing that the wounded at a dressing station had no 
means of evacuation, Sergt. Borst took four escort 
wagons over shell-swept territory and carried the 
men to an ambulance station. He then established 
ambulance service between this point and his bat- 
talion dressing station. Home address, Mrs. Ester 
M. Borst, mother, 800 East Fayette Street, Syra- 
cuse, N.Y. 

BORTON, EDWARD W Private 

Machine Gun Company, 364th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, 
France, October 4, 1918. After obtaining permis- 
sion to go to the aid of wounded soldiers Pvt. 
Borton remained in the open, under heavy shrapnel 
and high-explosive fire, giving first aid to our 
wounded men until he was wounded by shrapnel. 
Home address, Mrs. Ida H. Trueworthy, mother, 
742 Garland Avenue, Los Angeles, Cal. 

BOS, LAMBERT Private 

78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont 
Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. Pvt. Bos, with 
two other volunteers, flanked a machine-gun nest 
and, after one of his comrades had been wounded, 
captured 14 men and two machine guns. Later, 
he aided in the capture of 40 other prisoners in a 
dug-out. Home address, Mrs. Nanik Bos, mother, 
Granite, Idaho. 

BOSONE, PETER P Sergeant 

Company F, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action during the Argonne offensive, 
France, September 26 to October 12, 1918. Sergt. 
Bosone was knocked unconscious by shell fire, but 
after recovering immediately continued in action, 
thus setting a good example of devotion to duty to 
his men. Home address, Mrs. Josephine Bosone, 
mother, 919 South Thirteenth Street West, Salt 
Lake City, Utah. 

BOSTON, WILLIE Private 

Machine Gun Company, 371st Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ardeuil, 
France, September 29, 1918. With three other 
s oldiers, Pvt. Boston crawled 200 yards ahead of 



our line under violent machine-gun fire and rescued 
an officer who was lying mortally wounded in a 
shell hole. Home address. Will Boston, father, 
Roopville, Ga. 

BOTELLE, GEORGE W Private 

Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Charlevaux Mill, France, 
October 4, 1918. He repeatedly carried messages 
oyer ground swept by intense enemy fire. When 
his battalion had been surrounded and several 
other runners had been killed or wounded in the 
attempt, he volunteered to carrry a message 
through the enemy lines to the regimental P. C, 
being severely wounded in the performance of this 
mission. Home address, Mrs. Annie Botelle, 
grandmother. Lakeside, Conn. 

BOTHWELL, EUGENE .... Private 
Company K, 7th Infantry. Extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 
1918. Through the heavy artillery preparation of 
the enemy of July 15 Pvt. Both well volunteered and 
carried a message over an entirely strange route. 
He successfully completed his mission and returned 
with the answer. Home address, Mrs. Emma 
Bothwell, mother, 39 Stenzel Street, Tonawanda, 
N. Y. 

BOUCHARD, JOSEPH A. . . . Sergeant 
Company G, 5th Ammunition Train. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Septsarges, France, 
October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell struck 
some pyrotechnics stored in the ammunition dump 
of his organization Sergt. Bouchard directed and 
assisted in the removal of the inflammable material, 
and placed the fire under control. Through his 
coolness and courage the destruction of a large 
quantity of near-by ammunition was avoided. 
Home address, Hortance Bouchard, father, 624 
St. Jean Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 

BOUCHER, ADELARDE . Private (First Class) 
Headquarters Company, 101st Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Beliau Bois, 
October 23-26, 1918. During three days of intense 
shelling and concentrated machine-gun fire, Pvt. 
Boucher acted as guide and liaison runner for the 
several units of his regiment, time and again, both 
day and night, passing through the heavy fire, 
keeping contact with all adjacent units. He 
played a very strong part in maintaining the ex- 
cellent liaison, and aided materially in the efficient 
distribution of ammunition throughtout the entire 
attack. Home address, Amanda Boucher, father, 
234 Plymouth Street, Fitchburg, Mass. 

BOUGHAN, JOSEPH F Private 

Company C, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action north of Verdun, France, October 
27, 1918. While advancing with the first wave Pvt. 
Boughan, with another soldier, attacked a machine- 
gun nest and killed two of the crew. He accom- 
plished this feat only after a hand-to-hand en- 
counter, in which he was severely wounded. Home 
address, Mrs. Ellen A. Boughan, Adams and Water- 
town Streets, Newton, Mass. 

BOUGIE, JAMES Private 

Sanitary Detachment, 106th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, 
September 29, 1918. During operations against 
the Hindenburg line he went forward under a 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire and brought in 
wounded comrades, continuing his work even after 
he himself had been wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary Bougie, 371 Bridge Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

BOURDON. WILLIAM R. . . . Captain 

124th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 

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September 26, 1918. Capt. Bourdon (then first 
lieutenant) was advancing with his platoon, when 
it came under heavy enemy machine-gun fire from 
a small clump of woods. Ordering his men to take 
cover, he went forward alone, located the machine 
gun, and killed the gunner. Home address, Mrs. 
Alice G. Bourdon, wife, 3215 Irving Avenue South, 
Minneapohs, Minn. 

BOURDU, JOSEPH .... Master Gunner 
20th Battery, 208th Field Artillery, French 
Army. On June 15, 1918, while a battalion of the 
11th Infantry was halted on the road near Le 
Ruddin, Vosges, it came under heavy shell fire from 
a German battery. First Lieut. Edison M. Boarke, 
badly wounded in the left arm and shoulder, at- 
tempted to reach a place of safety by rolling down 
an embankment near the road, when he was picked 
up by Master Gunner Bourdu, under heavy shell 
fire, and carried on his back to a place of safety. 
Home address not given. 

BOURLAND, WILLIAM F. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Company C, 1st United States 
Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Verdun, France, October 8-9, 1918. On 
October 8, leading his company to the assault of a 
hill, he captured many prisoners and machine guns. 
On October 9, while defending the hill, the enemy 
launched a counterattack of greatly superior 
numbers, but, in the face of great danger, Lieut. 
Bourland proceeded to an outpost, and by skillful 
direction he contributed greatly to the successful 
defense of the hill. He was killed while in command 
at this outpost. Next of kin, Mrs. Jessie C. Bour- 
land Newsom, mother, Rock Springs, Texas. 

BOURNE, RUSSEL K Corporal 

Deceased. Battery C, 103d Field Artillery. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Samogneux, 
France, October, 24, 1918. After his place had re- 
ceived two direct hits, Corpl. Bourne refused to 
seek safety and helped to carry a wounded comrade 
across a terrifically shelled area. While in the per- 
formance of this task he was instantly killed. 
Next of kin, Howard P. Bourne, father, 3 De Foe 
Place, Providence, R. I. 

BOUSTEAD, GEORGE R. . . . Corporal 
Company M, 168th Infantry. Corpl. Boustead 
distinguished himself northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
France, on July 28, 1918, when, as the leader of a 
squad of four men, he raided an enemy machine-gun 
nest held by twelve Germans. As a result of this 
daring work one of the enemy was killed, the other 
eleven captured, and their four machine guns turn- 
ed upon the retreating foe. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary Boustead, Woodbine, la. 

BOUTON, ARTHUR E Major 

Deceased. 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. His exhibition of dash and courage in leading 
an assaulting fine against enemy machine-gun nests 
under terrific artillery fire and the successful pro- 
tection of his left flank, which became exposed when 
liaison was broken, aided materially the success of 
the whole attack. He was killed by shell fire while 
leading his battalion in the assault. Next of kin, 
Edwin P. Bouton, Trumansburg, N. Y. 

BOWER, GEORGE . . Second Lieutenant 

81st Company, 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. 
S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Thiacourt, France, September 15, 1918. Aiding 
an infantry platoon, which had been forced to with- 
draw because of heavy machine-gun and artillery 
fire, Lieut. Bower, while suffering from severe 
wounds, kept his guns in position, consolidating his 
location, and preventing the danger of an enemy 
counterattack. Next of kin, George R. Bower, 
father, Torresdale, Philadelphia, Pa. 



BOWER, JAMES R Private 

Deceased. Company L, 362d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, 
France, September 29, 1918. Pvt. Bower was with 
his company commander and three other soldiers, 
firing at Germans in trees, when he observed 
another group of the enemy about to open fire on 
his party. He directed attention toward the enemy 
in order to warn his company commander and the 
other soldiers. In so doing he drew the first shots 
from the Germans and was killed. Next of kin, J. 
M. Bower, father, 105 South Mentor Avenue, 
Pasadena, Cal. 

BOWERS, LLOYD G. . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service. For repeated acts of extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Gironville and 
Chatelchesery, France, August 14-29 and October 
27, 1918. On August 14 this officer's balloon was 
attacked by four enemy chase machines and, though 
urged to jump, he remained at his post and secured 
information of great value. On August 29 he was 
attacked by enemy planes using incendiary bul- 
lets, but would not leave his post before his balloon 
caught fire; he insisted at once upon reascending, 
although he knew that the enemy was constantly 
patrolling the air. On October 27, near Chatel- 
chesery, while regulating artillery fire, he was at- 
tacked by several enemy planes and his balloon 
was perforated by incendiary bullets. He remained 
in the air and carried out his observation. His 
extreme courage and devotion to duty furnished 
a splendid example to the officers and men of his 
command. Home address, G. M. Bowers, father, 
1140 South Thirteenth Street, Birmingham, Ala. 

BOWES, DAVID M. . . Second Lieutenant 
304th Brigade, Tank Corps. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Varennes, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 1918. He crawled forward under heavy 
fire at the risk of his own life and rescued a wounded 
soldier, who was lying about 150 meters in front of 
the trenches occupied by the advanced Infantry. 
Home address, Henry W. Bowes, father, Bath, N. Y. 

BOWLES, ELVER J Sergeant 

308th Battery, Trench Artillery, 1.58th Field 
Artillery Brigade. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Brabant-sur-Meuse, France, October 
23, 1918. During an offensive action in the Bois- 
sois Bols, Sergt. Bowles remained in the open 
under direct fire of machine gun and artillery, as- 
sisting another soldier in operating a trench mortar 
for 57 minutes, firing 230 bombs. Repeatedly 
knocked down from concussion from exploding 
shells and bombs, he remained at his post until ex- 
hausted. Home address, Mrs. Matilda Bowles, 
mother, 2515 South Rosewood Street, Philadelphia, 
Pa. 

BOWMAN, SAMUEL A. . Second Lieutenant 
Field Artillery, observer, 12th Aero Squadron. 
For extraordinary heroism in action in the Aire 
Valley, near Fleville, France, October 4, 1918. 
Lieut. Bowman displayed remarkable bravery and 
devotion to duty while on an Infantry contact 
patrol mission. Heavy machine-gun fire was en- 
countered from the enemy position in Fleville. The 
plane was pierced many times and Lieut. Bowmanwas 
severely wounded, but in spite of this fact he con- 
tinued on his mission until the front line was 
located, after which he wrote and dropped clear 
and accurate messages to division and corps com- 
mand posts, giving valuable and timely information. 
Home address, J. E. Bowman, father, 815 East 
High Street, Springfield, Ohio. 

BOWMAN, SILAS E Private 

Company F, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Premont, France, October 
7-9, 1918. For three successive days Pvt. Bowman 
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gun fire and heavy shelling. He disregarded 
personal safety, and was instrumental in establish- 
ing liaison with units in the vicinity. Home ad- 
dress, E. L. Bowman, brother, Erwin, Tenn. 

BOY ATT, CHARLES H Corporal 

Company L, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de HarviUe, France, 
November 10, 1918. Advancing through a clearing 
in the woods subjected to heavy fire, he with 
another soldier, flanked and destroyed an enemy 
machine-gun nest, capturing prisoners, and allow- 
ing their company to resume the advance. Home 
address, Mrs. Kate Boyatt, aunt. 708 North New 
Jersey Street. IndianapoUs, Ind. 

BOYD, CLYDE M Private 

Headquarters Company, 166th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near buppes, 
France, July 14-15, 1918. Pvt. Boyd's position as 
37-millimeter gunner was subjected to an all-night 
shelling, so intense that, although wounded, he 
would not allow his comrades to carry him to safety 
until the bombardment slackened. He remained 
for three hours after being wounded and, when 
examined, it was found that he had received 22 
wounds. Home address, Samuel H. Boyd, father, 
Payne, Ohio. 

BOYD, LAYTON A Private 

Medical Detachment, 2d Engineers. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Medeah Farm, 
France, October 9, 1918. Exposed to enemy sniper 
and machine-gun fire, Pvt. Boyd went in front of 
our lines to administer aid to a wounded officer, 
and also to wounded enemy troops. He also crawl- 
ed to within 50 feat of an enemy machine gun and 
assisted in bringing a wounded comrade to safety. 
Home address, P. S. Boyd, brother. Route 3, 
Bartlesville, Okla. 

BOYD, RICHARD H. . Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near La Haie Menneresse, France, 
October 17, 1918. After his platoon had suffered 
severe casualties, and his ammunition entirely ex- 
hausted, Lieut. Boyd went about the town under 
annihilating fire to collect the stragglers. With a 
few he managed to collect, he attacked and put 
out of action three enemy machine-gun nests, after 
which he reported to the front line. Here he vol- 
untarily exposed himself in assisting wounded from 
the face of murderous fire, and while standing in 
full view of the enemy, directing his men to seek 
shelter, he was killed by a shell explosion. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Ben S. Boyd, mother, Knoxville, Tenn. 

BOYD, THEODORE E. . Second Lieutenant 
7th Field Artillery, observer, attached to the 
88th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Conllans, France, September 14, 
This officer, being detailed for the protection of a 
photographic mission with five other planes, pro- 
ceeded on his mission, when three of the escorting 
planes failed to join the formation. While flying 
near Conflana the formation engaged in combat 
with five enemy pursuit planes. Wounded in both 
legs, the left foot, and the right elbow, he displayed 
exceptional tenacity and courage by continuing to 
fire his guns until the enemy were put to flight. 
Home address, J. Boyd, Ashland City, Tenn. 

BOYKIN. SAMUEL V Sergeant 

Company B, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 20, 1918. During the operation, against the 
Hindenburg line, Sergt. Boykin, with an officer 
and two other sergeants, occupied an outpost 
position in advance of the line, which was attacked 
by a superior force of the enemy. Sergt. Boykin 
assisted in repulsing this attack and in killing 10 



Germans, capturing 5, and driving off the others 
The bravery and determination displayed by this 
group was an inspiration to all who witnessed. 
Home address, Mrs. Samuel Boykin, 203 North 
Front Street, Harrisburg, Pa. 

BOYLE, J. EDWARD Captain 

Machine Gun Company, 110th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Varennes, 
France, September 26, 1918. While bringing his 
company into position he was severely wounded, 
being struck in eleven places by fragments of H. E. 
shell. Seeing that his being wounded and the 
enemy fire had caused some disorganization of his 
command, he assembled his platoon and section 
leaders, assigned them their missions and although 
bleeding profusely, set them an example of coolness 
and bravery. Inspired by his bravery, the company 
moved forward, getting into action at a critical 
period of the fight. Home address, Mrs. Edna B. 
Boyle, wife, 801 7th Avenue, Beaver Falls, Pa. 

BOYLE, JAMES B. . . . First Lieutenant 
115th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Verdun, France, October 8, 1918. Dur- 
ing an offensive of his organization, on the edge of 
Consenvoye Wood, Lieut. Boyle led a flanking 
attack on the enemy, and by the skillful handling 
of his platoon captured two machine guns and 
opened a way for an advance which resulted in 
clearing the wood of the enemy and greatly assisted 
in obtaining our objective. Later Lieut. Boyle 
was severely wounded while leading a wire-carrying 
party through a heavy artillery barrage, refusing 
first aid until a soldier, wounded at the same time, 
had been attended to. Home address, Mrs. James 
Boyle, 2002 Park Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 

BOYLE, WILLIAM J Corporal 

Machine Gun Company, 9th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah 
Farm, France, October 5, 1918. Corpl. Boyle saved 
the lives of many of his comrades by killing two 
enemy machine gunners and putting the guns out 
of action. Home address, Sam Vatterson, friend, 
432 West Twentieth Street, New York, N. Y. 

BOYSEN, ERNEST J. . . Second Lieutenant 
305th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Champigneville, France, November 1, 
1918. When his platoon was held up by fire from 
enemy machine-guns and snipers. Lieutenant Boy- 
sen went forward in advance of his platoon, in dis- 
regard for personal danger; and, with a rifle, 
brought down three enemy snipers, and drove off 
the enemy machine-gunners, thereby enabling his 
platoon to resume its advance. Home address, 
Hans Boysen, father, Harlan, Iowa. 

BOZENHART, ERNEST G. . . . Private 
Deceased. Medical Detachment, 147th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Ivoiry, 
France, September 29, 1918, making his way 
through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, Pvt. 
Bozenhart rendered valuable medical treatment to 
the wounded and assisted in bringing the men to 
safety and forwarding them to a first-aid station. 
In the performance of his duties he was shortly 
afterwards killed. Next of kin, Geo. Bozenhart, 
father, 1102 Baker Street, Toledo, Ohio. 

BRACKETT, ALBERT C. . . . Sergeant 
Company D, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 
26, 1918. Although he was severely wounded, Sergt. 
Brackett insisted upon continuing his duties. Under 
severe fire from snipers, machine guns, and artillery, 
he repeatedly stood up in the open, offering himself 
as a target for the snipers in order to locate their 
positions. Home address, Mrs. C. C. Brackett, 
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BRADBURY, ARTHUR W. . . . Captain 
362d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Gesnes, France, September 29, 1918. 
Severely wounded wliile his battalion was attacking 
Gesnes, he refused to be evacuated. Though unable 
to walk, he remained in active command of his bat- 
talion during a critical period of the engagement, 
until the objective had been gained, his own bat- 
talion and the one on his left reorganized, the occu- 
pied position consolidated, and food and water 
procured for his men. Home address, Mrs. Amy 
W. Bradbury, wife, Avalon Apartments, Tacoma, 
Wash. 

BRADFIELD, WALTER E. . . . Corporal 
Company H, 142nd Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Erienne, France, October 
8, 1918. While advancing with his company, 
Corpl. Bradfield was wounded in the hip by a 
sniper who was inflicting severe losses on the com- 
pany. Crawling forward, he killed this sniper, and 
continued in action even after receiving a second 
wound. He refused to go to the rear until he was 
ordered to do so by his company commander. Home 
address, Elijah A. Bradfield, St. Anthony, Idaho. 

BRADFORD, JOSEPH W. . . . Sergeant 
Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne-Meuse offensive, 
October 4, 1918. Consolidating remnants of other 
platoons with his own, Sergt. Bradford advanced 
against violent machine-gun fire of the enemy. He 
directed an attack against two nests, which were 
reduced and his objective gained. While recon- 
noitering in front of his objective, he was severely 
wounded. Home address, Albert C. Bradford, 
father, 29 Glenwood Square, Brockton, Mass. 

BRADLEY, JOSEPH L. . Private (First Class) 
Company L, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
October 8, 1918. Without regard for his own safety, 
Pvt. Bradley worked unceasingly as a stretcher 
bearer, caring for the wounded of other companies, 
as well as of those of his own, and inspiring others to 
greater efforts by his example of courage and en- 
durance. Home address, Henry L. Bradley, father, 
R. F. D. No. 2, Marshall, N. C. 

BRADLEY. MANLEY Sergeant 

Company D, 317th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Nantillois, France, October 
5, 1918. Sergt. Bradley was wounded in the head 
while leading his platoon across a valley swept by 
machine-gun fire, but he continued to lead his men 
on to their objective, refusing to report to the dress- 
ing station until he was ordered to do so. Home 
address, Mrs. Eva Bradley, wife, Nash, Va. 

BRADLEY, PAUL W Corporal 

Machine Gun Company, 165th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Ancervillers, 
France, April 26, 1918, near Menrcy Farms, Franco, 
July 29, 1918; and near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
France, October 14, 1918. When an enemy shell 
struck the gun position of his squad near Ancer- 
villers, France, severely wounding him, Corpl. 
Bradley (then a Private), coolly removed the gun 
to a place of safety and returned for the tripod, 
being wounded for a second time in so doing. Near 
Meurcy Farm, this soldier assumed leadership of 
his squad after his corporal was severely wounded 
in the arm by a machine gun bullet, until the ob- 
jective had been taken and the line firmly establish- 
ed. During the advance on the enemy position 
near Landres-et-St. Georges, Corp. Bradley again 
displayed conspicuous coolness and courage in 
taking charge of his section, after the section 
sergeant had been wounded, and directing the 
placing and firing of the guns. Home address. Will 
Bradley, father. Short Hills, New Jersey. 



BRADLEY, ROE Private 

Company F, llSth Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
8, 1918. When a party of twenty-five of the enemy 
threatened the advance by machine-gun fire from 
a sunken road, Pvt. Bradley, who was ahead of the 
front line, quickly got his automatic rifle into action, 
and, by well-directed enfilading fire, killed a large 
number of the enemy, capturing the remainder. 
His timely act prevented an interruption of the 
attack. Home address, Mrs. G. W. Bradley, 
mother, Glendale, S. C. 

BRADSHAW, HOWARD E. . . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Company A, 61st Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Cunel, France, 
October 14, 1918. His company being left without 
officers Sergt. Bradshaw reorganized the company 
under severe shell fire. With absolute disregard 
for his personal safety he led the company against 
machine-gun emplacements until he was killed. 
Next of kin, Charles L. Bradshaw, father, Coch- 
ranton. Pa. 

BRADSNYDER, HENRY .... Corporal 
Company G, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 23, 
1918. Accompanied by his lieutenant, Corpl. 
Bradsnyder charged two machine-gun nests which 
were causing heavy losses in our ranks. To reach 
the positions it was necessary to pass through an 
intense machine-gun and artillery fire. The first 
gun was successfully reached, a German officer and 
one of the gun crew killed and the gun captured. 
In the dash for the second gun the lieutenant was 
severely wounded. Corpl. Bradsnyder gave him 
first-aid treatment and remained with him, pro- 
tecting him from death or capture until aid arrived 
some time later. Home address, Mrs. Amalie 
Bradsnyder, mother, 116 Main Street, Thompson- 
ville. Conn. 

BRADY, CLIFFORD N Private 

Company K, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bantheville, France, October 
23-24, 1918. On many occasions, while his batta- 
lion was holding a position, Pvt. Brady crawled 
far in advance of the outposts and with glasses and 
compass located enemy machine-gun positions. 
His work was done under most hazardous condi- 
tions and heaviest fire, but he succeeded after all 
other attempts had proved fatal. Home address, 
Mrs. F. D. Brady, mother, 624 West Randolph 
Street, Enid, Okla. 

BRADY, DALTON E Captain 

60th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. In the 
face of heavy machine-gun and shell fire Capt. 
Brady left a sheltered position to go to the rescue of 
First Sergt. Kenneth Romaine, who was lying 
wounded some distance away in a shell hole upon 
which the enemy was directing a heavy machine- 
gun fire. With utter disregard for his own personal 
safety, he carried the wounded sergeant through the 
terrific machine-gun and shell fire to a place of 
safety. Home address, Mrs. Dalton E. Brady, 
wife, French Creek, Va. 

BRADY, FRANCIS M. . . First Lieutenant 
9th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 12, 
1918. Lieut. Brady led his platoon over 300 meters 
of open ground, attacking and capturing five enemy 
machine guns with their officers and crews, thereby 
saving many lives and establishing liaison with the 
troops on his right. He recrossed the open ground 
to report his location. Despite intense artillery 
fire, he held the captured position for 48 hours, and 
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guns which were enfilading the troops advancing 
to his support. Home address, Hugh Brady, father, 
13 Randolph Street, Yonkers. N. Y. 

BRADY, JOHN J Chaplain 

U S. N., attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau- 
Thierry, France, June, 1918. Chaplam Brady 
made two complete tours of the front line under 
severe fire, carried on his duties as chaplain with 
untiring service and ministered to the men of the 
regiment under unusually trying circumstances. 
He continually exposed himself to carry cigarettes 
to men of the Une who had no opportumty to get 
them otherwise. Home address, Mrs. James J. 
Brady, mother, 2019 Morris Avenue, New York, 
N. Y. 

BRAGG, JAMES W Private 

Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bmarville, 
France, October 2-7, 1918. He was on duty with 
a detachment of his regiment which was cut off and 
surrounded by the enemy in the Argonne Forest, 
France, for five days. Though he was without food 
throughout this period, he continued to render 
first aid to the wounded, exposing himself to heavy 
shell and machine-gun fire at the risk of his life 
until he was completely exhausted. Home address, 
G. F. Bragg, father, Boggs, Webster Co., Va. 

BRAMBLE, EDWIN D Private 

Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, 
France, September 26, 1918. Pvt. Bramble per- 
formed valuable service in maintaining communi- 
cation by voluntarily repairing telephone lines 
under a violent artillery bombardment. While 
so engaged he was seriously wounded. Home ad- 
ress, John H. Bramble, father, Mapleton, Iowa. 

BRANDON, CLYDE Private 

6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
3-9, 1918. For six days and nights Pvt. Brandon, 
a battalion scout, worked unceasingly in supplying 
his battalion commander with accurate information, 
repeatedly volunteering for hazardous reconnais- 
sances over fire-swept terrain, penetrating the 
enemy's lines without hesitation to observe hostile 
positions, and also establishing liaison under con- 
ditions of exceptional difficulty. Home address, 
E. A. Brandon, father. Bend, Ore. 

BRANDT, ARTHUR F Corporal 

Deceased. Company E, 168th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Verdun, 
France, October 16, 1918. After his company had 
been in action three days during the attack on the 
Cote de Chatillon, and was to be relieved, Corpl. 
Brandt volunteered to guide the company to a 
position of security in the rear which he had select- 
ed. While the relief was being made under shell 
fire, this soldier and four others were severely 
wounded by a bursting shell. Realizing that his 
wound would prove fatal, Corpl. Brandt, while 
being carried on a stretcher, indicated the route to 
be taken by the company, being wounded in the 
face and scarcely able to talk. Through his extra- 
ordinary fortitude and will power the company was 
able to reach its position over difficult terrain 
and under enemy fire. Corp. Brandt died from 
his wounds next day. Next of kin, Mrs. W. F. 
Brandt, mother, Postville, Iowa. 

BRANSON, WALTER W Corporal 

Company F, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
1918. Upon finding six men who during the ad- 
vance had become separated from their companies, 
he voluntarily organized them into a detachment. 



led an attack upon two machine guns, killed seven 
of the crew, and captured five. Home address, 
Charles E. Branson, Castlewood, Va. 

BRANTLEY, R. C Sergeant 

Company D, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Malancourt Woods, 
France, September 26, 1918. After his detachment 
had been ordered to the rear. Sergeant Brantley re- 
mained to administer first aid to a wounded com- 
rade, bringing him to safety, through withering 
machine-gun fire. Home address, John P. Brant- 
ley, father. Mount Ulla, N. C. 

BRAUN, GUSTAV J Captain 

47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Sergy, France, July 29-30, 1918. No 
medical officer or first-aid men being present, Capt. 
Braun, then first lieutenant and battalion liaison 
officer, established a first-aid station and worked 
throughout the day and night dressing the wounded. 
On both days he repeatedly went out himself in the 
most intense shell fire and carried wounded men 
to shelter. When the water supply was exhausted, 
he made several trips through heavy machine-gun 
fire and filled canteens at water holes and a creek 
in front of the Une. Home address, Gustav Braun, 
father, 639 Riley Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 

BRAUN, PAUL Sergeant 

Company C, 26th Infantry. In the battle 
near Soissons, France, July 21, 1918, he led his 
platoon against a machine gun, captured the gun 
and killed its crew. Home address, Alfred Meix- 
ner, friend, 422 Lawton Street, San Francisco, Cal. 

BRAUNGARDT, LAFAYETTE . . Private 
Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Greves Farm, 
France, July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for 
volunteers, Pvt. Braungardt, with eight other 
soldiers, manned two guns of a French battery, 
which had been deserted by the French during the 
unprecedented fire, after many casualties had been 
inflicted on their forces. For two hours he remained 
at his post and poured an effective fire into the 
ranks of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth 
Braungardt, mother, Einfield, Mo. 

BRAUTIGAN, GEORGE H. . . . Private 
Company L, 3d Battalion, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action in the 
Bois de Belleau, France, June 23, 1918. After 
carrying messages all night under intense artillery 
fire, Pvt. Brauntigan volunteered with another 
soldier and carried a wounded officer through the 
shell fire to a dressing station, one kilometer away. 
Home address, Mrs. Lillian Brown, aunt, 1434 
Gladstone Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

BREAKY, JOHN Sergeant 

Company H, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
9, 1918. After being shot through both legs he 
gallantly continued to perform his duty, charging 
one machine-gun nest after another, until the ob- 
jective was reached. Home address, John W. 
Breaky, father, 3316 West 63rd Street, Chicago, III. 

BRECKENRIDGE, LUCIEN S. . . Captain 
308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Grand Pre, France, October 14, 1918. 
All the bridges over the Meuse River having been 
destroyed by artillery fire, Capt. Breckenridge, 
who had been ordered to cross the river with his 
battalion, personally reconnoitered the banks of 
the river in utter disregard for his own safety until 
he found a ford. He then led his command across 
the stream under intense machine-gun and artillery 
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opposite bank. Home address, Mrs. Lucien S. 
Breckenridge, wife, 10 West Eleventh Street, New 
York, N. Y. 

BRECKENRIDGE, ROBERT M. ... 

Private (First Class) 

Deceased. Company H, 365th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Feme de Belwir, 
France, October 29, 1918. Although severely 
wounded in the leg from shell fire, Pvt. Brecken- 
ridge, an automatic rifleman, continued in action, 
crawled forward for a distance of 100 yards to a 
position where he obtained a better field of fire, 
and assisted preventing any enemy party from 
taking a position on the company flank. In spite 
of his wound, Pvt. Breckenridge continued to use 
his weapon with great courage and skill until he was 
killed by enemy machine-gun fire. Next of kin, 
Amelia Wilson, mother, Route 5, Box 95, Hennessy, 
Okla. 

BREDIN, A. E Sous-Lieutenant 

Pilot, 16th Groupe de Combat, French Army. 
For extraordinary heroism in the region of St. 
Mihiel, France, September 12-16, 1918. W;hile 
working in connection with the First American 
Army, Lieutenant Bredin made a series of patrols 
into the enemy's territory, and, by his valuable in- 
formation and daring attacks on the enemy, aided 
materially in preventing the enemy from penetrat- 
ing into our lines. 

BREEDEN, ELDON . . . First Lieutenant 
357th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Fey-en-Haye, France, September 12, 
1918. Though he had been wounded in the side 
by a machine-gun bullet, Lieut. Breeden refused 
medical aid until he had led his platoon to its 
olDJective. Home address, E. H. Breeden, father, 
Medford, Okla. 

BREESE, CLINTON S. . Second Lieutenant 
Observer, 12th Aero Squadron. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Argonne, France, 
November 2, 1918. While on an infantry contact 
mission, Lieut. Breese and his pilot were attacked 
by four enemy planes and driven back, but real- 
izing the importance of their mission, deliberately 
returned and attacked the four planes, sending one 
to the earth and driving the others away. Un- 
mindful of the damaged condition of their plane and 
of their own danger, they then flew for an hour with- 
in 100 meters of the ground through a continuous 
heavy machine-gun fire until they had accurately 
located our front-line positions. Home address, 
R. P. Breese, father, 115 McCall Street, Waukesha, 
Wis. 

BREGGER, THOMAS Private 

Hospital Corps, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Tilevie Farm, France , July 
22 and near Le Charmel, France, July 25, 1918. 
Pvt. Bregger displayed exceptional courage while 
caring for the wounded soldiers of his battalion 
while under intense machine-gun and artillery fire. 
His efforts were unceasing, for a long period he was 
the only hospital corps man on duty, and when 
the battalion was relieved he voluntarily remained 
on duty, staying with the wounded throughout the 
night under the severe artillery fire. Home address, 
John Bregger, father, 2910 Sixth Avenue, Rock 
Island, 111. 

BREKKE, OLAF Private 

Company C, 5Sth Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Nantillois, France, October 
2-5, 1918. Though wounded in the chest by 
shrapnel, he refused to be evacuated, continuing 
his duties as runner for three days, till his organ- 
ization was relieved. He showed marked personal 
heroism in performing dangerous missions, exposing 
himself to heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. 



Home address, Mrs. Lina Brekke, mother, 819 
Mill Street, South Fergus Falls, Minn. 

BRELIER, FRANCOIS .... Adjutant 
French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Kemmel, France, April 26, 1918. Attack- 
ing the strongly fortified position on Mount Kem- 
mel, Adjt. Brelier, although wounded, continued to 
struggle until his position had been established. 
On no less than eight occasions he led patrols into 
enemy Lines, and each time inspired those under his 
command by his bravery and intrepidity. Home 
address, Paris, France. 

BRELIVET, HERVE MARIE , . Adjutant 
Frency Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Sivry-Sur-Meuse, France. Brayely 
leading a platoon of the front line, Adjt. Brelivet 
afforded valuable assistance to an American regi- 
ment during the course of the advance. While pro- 
gressing he was severely wounded. He took a 
prominent part in all advances made by his organ- 
ization during the entire war and his courage and 
bravery was at all times an inspiration to his com- 
rades. Home address, Paris, France. 

BREMER, HERMAN F Sergeant 

Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 119th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Sergt. 
Bremer displayed coolness, excellent judgment, and 
efficient leadership in keeping his platoon intact, 
while advancing with the regiment. Exposed to 
fire from all sides, he set his guns and engaged the 
enemy. While leading his men to a new position, 
he was instantly killed. Next of kin, Eleanor W. 
Bremer, sister, 16 Charlotte Street, Charleston, 
S. C. 

BREMNER, FRANK M Private 

Company G, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, 
August 9, 1918. When an enemy machine-gun was 
holding up our advance, he worked out alone in 
advance of our front lines, and getting in rear of the 
hostile position, captured the enemy gun and its 
crew. While advancing, Pvt. Bremner showed utter 
disregard of the heavy artillery and machine-gun 
fire to which he was subjected. Home address, 
Robert J. Bremner, 4728 North Ashland Avenue, 
Chicago, 111. 

BRENNAN, ELMER W Corporal 

Company D, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in and near Cierges, northeast of 
Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. During 
the heavy shelling in the Bois De Grimpettes he 
rendered himself conspicuous by exposing himself 
to great personal danger in order to give aid to 
wounded companions, frequently searching the 
woods for wounded soldiers. He aided seven com- 
rades who had been badly wounded to places of 
safety. That afternoon he conducted a liaison offi- 
cer from the position his company occupied forward 
through a barrage to the town of Cierges. When 
this officer had been wounded and gassed Corpl. 
Brennan assisted him to reach his destination and da- 
liver his message. Address, J. W. Brennan, father, 
307 Warren Avenue, West, Detroit, Mich. 

BRENNAN, MATTHEW .... Corporal 
Company B, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
France, October 15, 1918. After his platoon com- 
mander, platoon sergeant, and all other non- 
commissioned officers had become casualties, Corpl. 
Brennan assumed command of his platoon, re- 
organized it under trying conditions, and continued 
the advance under heavy machine-gun and artillery 
fire, inspiring his men by his coolness and leader- 



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ship. Home address, Mrs. Margaret Brennan, 
510 Ferry Street, Hoboken, N. J. 

BRENNEN, HUGH F Sergeant 

Company K, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 
8-13, 1918. After being severely wounded in the 
shoulder by a machine-gun bullet, Sergt. Brennan 
refused to be evacuated but remained in command 
of his company, to which he had succeeded after 
all the officers had become casualties. For four 
days he led his men in the operations against the 
enemy, though he was suffering severely, until his 
wound became infected and he was evacuated 
against his protest. Home address, Mrs. Rose 
Brennen, mother, 1310 Goebel Street, North Side, 
Pittsburgh, Pa. 

BRENNER, JACOB P. . . Second Lieutenant 
322nd Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near MoUeville Farm, France, October 12, 
1918. As Executive OflBcer at a battery, and res- 
ponsible for the prompt delivery of the barrage to 
repel a counter-attack by the enemy, he remained 
under heavy fire at his post after being severely 
wounded, and successfully carried out his mission. 
His example of heroism was an inspiration to his 
men. Home address, Mrs. Brenner, mother, 
171 Willis Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio. 

BRENSTUHL, GEORGE .... Private 
Company L, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Georges, France, October 
15, 1918. Seeing the only other company runner 
killed while delivering a message of vital importance, 
Pvt. Brenstuhl crawled from shell hole to shell hole 
during a rain of machine-gun bullets, took the mes- 
sage from the dead man, and completed the mission. 
Home address, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brenstuhl, 316 
South High Street, Lancaster, Ohio. 

BRERETON, LEWIS H Major 

Pilot. For extraordinary heroism in action over 
Thiacourt, France. Maj. Brereton, together with 
an observer, voluntarily and pursuant to a request 
for special mission, left his airdome, crossed the 
enemy lines over Lironville, and proceeded to 
Thiaucourt. In spite of poor visibility, which 
forced them to fly at a very low altitude, and in 
spite of intense and accurate antiaircraft fire they 
maintained their flight along their course and ob- 
tained valuable information. Over Thiaucourt 
they were suddenly attacked by four enemy mono- 
plane Fokkers. Maneuvering his machine so that 
his observer could obtain a good field of fire, he 
entered into combat. His observer's guns becoming 
jammed, he withdrew until the jam was cleared, 
when he returned to the combat. His observer 
then becoming wounded, he coolly made a landing 
within friendly lines, although followed down by the 
enemy to within 25 meters of the ground. By this 
act he made himself an inspiration and example to 
all the members of his command. Home address, 
Mrs. Lewis H. Brereton, wife, Ontario Apartments, 
Washington, D. C. 

BRESLIN. JAMES E. . . Second Lieutenant 
16Sth Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cote de Chatillon, France, October 15, 
1918. He was in charge of a combat liaison platoon 
during the ofifensive operations at Cote de Chatillon. 
When the leading companies were held up by intense 
concentrated machine-gun fire, he courageously 
led his platoon forward and penetrated the enemy's 
fines for a depth of 1 kilometer, his command being 
reduced by heavy casualties to only 12 men. In 
severe hand-to-hand fighting he captured 2 machine- 
gun nests and 40 prisoners, and obtained valuable 
information regarding the hostile positions, which 
enabled the leading companies to continue the ad- 
vance. Home address, Mrs. Henry Cosgrove, 
aunt, 73 Garden Street, Maiden, Mass. 



BRESNAHAN, THOMAS F. . First Lieutenant 
38th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. While 
acting as battalion signal officer Lieut. Bresnahan 
organized a detachment of orderlies, runners, and 
casuals and attacked a German patrol, which was 
completely routed. Home address, T. F. Bresna- 
han, father, 45 Claude Street, Fikleberg, Mass. 

BRETT, SERENO E Major 

Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Richecourt, France, September 12, 1918. 
On the opening day of the St. Mihiel offensive Maj. 
Brett led his battalion on foot from Richecourt to 
the Bois Quart De Reserve in the face of heavy 
machine-gun and artillery fire, and by his coolness 
and courage setting an example to the entire bat- 
talion. Home address, James Brett, 575 East 
Street, Portland, Ore. 

BREWER, GUY S Major 

168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. 
Maj. Brewer personally led the assaulting wave of 
hisbattafionatSt. Mihiel, continuing to the enemy's 
wire, despite the fact that he was wounded by a 
shell fragment. While directing his men through 
the wire entanglements his right arm was shattered 
by a machine-gun bullet, but he remained on the 
field for more than an hour directing the disposition 
of his forces and giving careful directions to the 
succeeding commander. Home address, Mrs. Guy 
S. Brewer, wife, 1701 Arlington Avenue, Des 
Moines, Iowa. 

BREWER, JOHN B Sergeant 

Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. Leading his platoon in attack, Sergt. Brewer 
encountered heavy machine-gun and shell fire, but 
he continued to press on, despite a severe wound 
which he received early in the fight. While his line 
was being held up by machine-gun fire he encourag- 
ed his men, despite a second wound which shortly 
after compelled his removal from the field. Home 
address, Mrs. Caroline Brewer, mother, Bowen, Ky. 

BREWSTER, HUGH . . . First Lieutenant 
49th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action in the region of Hageville, 
France, September 14, 1918. With First Lieut. Hugh 
L. Fontaine, he attacked nine enemy monoplanes 
(Fokkers) at an altitude of 4,000 meters. He dived 
into the midst of the enemy formation without con- 
sideration for his personal safety, subjecting him- 
self to great danger. By the suddenness and extreme 
vehemence of his attack, the machines were driven 
into confusion. Although greatly outnumbered, he 
and Lieut. Fontaine succeeded in shooting down 
two of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. L. Brew- 
ster, mother, 1944 Fairmont Avenue, Fort Worth, 
Texas. 

BRICE, ARTHUR T., Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bois d'Aigremont, France, July 15, 
1918. With a total disregard for his own danger, 
Lieut. Brice went into the Bois d'Aigremont under 
a heavy artillery fire, and led scattered troops to 
the new line of resistance near Fossoy where they 
were successfully employed against the enemy's 
advance. Later, he successfully led his company 
into Le Charmel in the face of a heavy artillery 
and machine-gun fire, and cleared that town of the 
enemy. Home address, A. T. Brice, father, 1711 
M. Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 

BRICKLEY, DAVID J. . . First Lieutenant 

101st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 

action near Verdun, France, October 23-24, 1918. 

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attacks, Lieut. Brickley, without aid, went for- 
ward and by effective machine-gun fire drove the 
enemy from and captured a strong pill box which 
had been raising havoc in our ranks. Home ad- 
dress, Patrick J. Brickley, father, 299 Temple 
Street, Boston, Mass. 

BRIDENSTINE, LESLIE .... Sergeant 
Company F, 316th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Audenarde, Belguim, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Sergt. Bridenstine volunteered to 
accompany an officer and three other soldiers on a 
reconnaissance patrol of the city of Audenarde. 
Entering under heavy shell fire, the party recon- 
noitered the city for seven hours, while it was still 
being patroled by the enemy, advancing 2 kilo- 
meters in front of our own outposts and beyond 
those of the enemy. Home address, James S. 
Bridenstine, General Delivery, Holtville, Cal. 

BRIDGERS, ALVIN O. . Private (First Class) 
Company D, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
er 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, comprising 
the company headquarters detachment, he assisted 
his company commander in cleaning out enemy 
dugouts along a canal and capturing 242 prisoners. 
Home address, Mrs. R. D. Bridgers, mother, Jones- 
boro, N. C. 

BRIGGS, CHARLES A Sergeant 

Company D, 306th Machine _Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action in the Forfit 
D'Argonne, north of La Haraze6, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Knowing that his commanding 
officers and three soldiers had been shot down and 
reported killed, he volunteered, obtained permis- 
sion, and passed into a zone of heavy and contin- 
uous machine-gun fire to where his comrades lay, 
to render first aid and to rescue them if alive, but 
unfortunately he found his comrades dead. Home 
address, Chas. E. Briggs, father, 2 Howard Avenue, 
Binghamton, N. Y. 

BRIGHAM, GEORGE N Corporal 

Company I, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at St. Thibaut, France, August 
10, 1918. Accompanied by another soldier, Corpl. 
Brigham penetrated the enemy's lines and patroled 
a sector from the north bank of the River Vesle to 
the town of Bazoche. These two men entered an 
enemy dugout and killed two Germans, at the same 
time locating a machine-gun emplacement. Corpl. 
Brigham, though wounded, completed his mission 
before obtaining first aid. Home address, Mrs. 
Minnie Brigham, mother, 36 North Park Street, 
Rickville, Conn. 

BRIMER, FRANK M. . . First Sergeant 

Company B, 348th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, 
France, September 27-30, 1918. This soldier ex- 
emplified in the highest degree the spirit of bravery, 
devotion to duty and self-sacrifice. Though he 
had been badly gassed during the action of Septem- 
ber 27, he maintained liaison between his company 
and the battalion post of command, at one time 
carrying an important message from the front to 
the artillery. On September 29, though still suffer- 
ing from the effects of gas, he refused to leave his 
company, and on a cold, rainy night brought up 
fresh ammunition over a rough unfamiliar road in 
the dark through heavy shell fire. He took part in 
the action on Tronsal Farm Hill September 30, 
assisting in the direction and control of fire of the 
machine guns of his company. In the evening of 
September 30 he was killed while taking a wounded 
soldier to the rear. Next of kin, Mrs. Ida M. 
Brimer, mother, 6216 San Pedro Street, Los 
Angeles, Cal. 



BRINDA, JOHN Sergeant 

Company B, 355th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Flirey, France, September 
12, 1918. Without waiting orders he went forward 
against a concealed enemy machine gun which was 
holding up his platoon, killed the gunner, and cap- 
tured four men, thereby enabling his platoon to 
continue the advance. Home address, Mrs. John 
Brinda, wife, Alsoda, Mont. 

BRINK, HERBERT M Mechanic 

Battery B, 104th Field Artillery. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Montzeville, 
France, September 14, 1918. When a continuous 
bombardment had set fire to the camouflage cover- 
ing of a large ammunition dump of 75-millimeter 
shells and exploded nine of the shells. Mechanic 
Brink, utterly disregarding his personal safety, 
left a sheltered position and ran to the dump, and 
with the aid of three other men extinguished the 
fire, not only saving the ammunition but also pre- 
venting the ascertainment of the exact location of 
the dump by the enemy. Home address, Mrs. 
Julia Brink, mother, 3107 Bailey Avenue, New York 
City. 

BRINKLEY, AMIEL W Captain 

117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Beaurevoir, France, October 7, 1918. 
While commanding his company in action Capt. 
Brinkley was wounded by shell fire, which fractured 
his jawbone in two places. He continued in com- 
mand of his company, reorganizing it sufficiently 
to advance, when he was forced to withdraw be- 
cause of the loss of speech. Home address, J. M. 
Brinkley, father, 1468 McLemore Avenue, Memphis, 
Tenn. 

BRISON, CHARLES W Mechanic 

Company A, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 12, 
1918. While his company was occupying a position 
on the forward slope of a hill, subjected to incessant 
sniping, machine-gun and artillery fire. Mechanic 
Brison voluntarily covered a large area searching 
for the wounded and administering first aid to 
them. He also carried important messages be- 
tween the different units of his company. Homo 
address, Aron Gambler, stepbrother, 1251 W. 10th 
Street, Reading, Pa. 

BRITT, CHARLES Corporal 

Company H, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Remilly, France, November 
10, 1918. While accompanying a patrol, Corpl. 
Britt swam the Meuse River to repair a footbridge. 
His exploit was accomplished under most severe 
fire of enemy machine guns and artillery, but his 
act enabled the patrol to cross the river and return 
with information of the utmost value. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. C. Lamb, Cornwall on the Hudson, N.Y. 

BRITTAIN, WILLIAM S. . Second Lieutenant 
Machine Gun Company, 125th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
France, August 31, 1918. Lieut. Brittain by his 
aggressive spirit and action when out beyond the 
main Infantry line pushed forward unsupported 
with his platoon and captured 2 German officers, 
94 men, and 8 machine guns. From this point of 
action Lieut. Brittain with his platoon proceeded 
in a direction from which firing could be heard and 
by his quick decision captured 2 enemy field guns, 
caliber 105, and 6 trench mortars, and immediately 
thereafter attacked and captured 30 prisoners and 
3 additional heavy machine guns. Home address, 
Mrs. Anna Brittain, mother, 703 Margaret Street, 
Flint, Mich. 

BRITTON, JOE Sergeant 

Company I, 138th Infantry. For extraordinary 



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heroism in action at Varennes, France, September 
26, 1918. This soldier was in command of a platoon 
which became separated from the rest of the com- 
pany in a heavy fog. Entering Varennes in advance 
of any other troops, Sergt. Britton, with his com- 
mand occupied the southern edge of the town in the 
face of heavy machine-gun fire and took 24 prison- 
ers. When he saw that the odds were hopelessly 
against him he successfully withdrew, with only 
one casualty. Later, after being gassed, he mani- 
fested exceptional courage and endurance by re- 
maining on dutv with his company and advancing 
in the attack. Home address, Mrs. Mary Britton, 
mother, 3308 Williams Place, St. Louis. Mo. 

BROADFOOT, JOSIAH .... Corporal 
Deceased. Company B, 244th Battalion, Tank 
Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
La Forge Farm, France, September 27, 1918. Corpl. 
Broadfoot volunteered to drive a tank, and, his 
services being accepted, he attacked enemy ma- 
chine-gun nests until his tank was put of of action, 
destroying several enemy nests which had held up 
our infantry. He then continued the advance on 
foot until he was fatally wounded. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Annie H. Broadfoot, mother, 26 West Street, 
Westerly, R. I. 

BROADHEAD, JOSHUA K. . . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Battery A, 103d Field Artillery. He 
displayed exceptional bravery and devotion to 
duty during the action of April 20, 1918, when, al- 
though wounded early in the engagement, he re- 
fused to leave his section, remaining on duty and 
keeping his gun in action until killed later in the 
day. Next of kin. Firth Broadhead, father, 27 
Maude Street, Providence, R. I. 

BROBERG, CARL J Private 

75th Company, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
9, 1918. When many members of his company 
had been killed and wounded, Pvt. Broberg went 
out on to the field under heavy machine-gun fire 
and administered first aid to several wounded 
officers and soldiers and carried them to shelter in 
shell holes. Home address, Mrs. Carrie Broberg, 
mother, Aneta, N. Dak. 

BROCK, EDWARD J Sergeant 

Supply Company, 364th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Wortegem, Bel- 
gium, November 3, 1918. While his wagon train 
was being heavily shelled he was severely wounded 
and his horse killed. He refused, however, to be 
evacuated, and mounting another horse led the 
traintoalocation where it was safely parked. Home 
address, Mrs. Emily J. Nee, 1112 Mignonette Street, 
Los Angeles, Cal. 

BROCKETT, ALBERT C. . . . Sergeant 
Company D, 103rd Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 
26, 1918. Although he was severely wounded, Sergt. 
Brockett insisted upon continuing his duties. Under 
severe fire from snipers, machine guns and artillery, 
he repeatedly stood up in the open, oiTering him- 
self as a target for the snipers, in order to locate 
their positions. Home address, Mrs. C. C. Brock- 
ett, R. F. D. No. 2, Harrison, Maine. 

BROCKI, MIECZYSLAW .... Corporal 
Company B, 16th Infantry. Displaying except- 
ional initiative and bravery throughout the opera- 
tions south of Soissons, France, July 18 to 22, 1318, 
he with extraordinary heroism on July 21, 1918, 
with two companions, captured two machine guns 
that were causing heavy losses in his company. 
Home address, Miss Anna Kozinski, friend, 1126 
Cleaver iStreet, Chicago, 111. 



BROGDON, RONALD 

Pharmacist's Mate (Third Class) 
Attached to 2d Battalion, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. 
C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiau- 
court, France, September 15, 1918. Pharmacist's 
Mate Brogdon displayed exceptional courage and 
devotion to duty by going through the heavy artil- 
lery and machine-gun fire to the aid of a wounded 
officer belonging to another organization. After 
giving first aid treatment to the officer, he carried 
him back to shelter. Home address, Mrs. Ellen 
Brogdon, mother, Goldsboro, N. C. 

BROOKS, ARTHUR R. . Second Lieutenant 
Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in action 
over Mars-la-Tour, France, September 14, 1918. 
When his patrol was attacked by 12 enemy Fokkers 
over Mars-la-Tour, 8 miles within the enemy lines, 
he alone fought bravely and relentlessly with eight 
of them, pursuing the fight from 5,000 meters to 
within a few meters of the ground, and though his 
right rudder control was out and his plane riddled 
with bullets, he destroyed two Fokkers, one falling 
out of control and the other bursting into flames. 
Home address, Frank E. Brooks, father, New 
Kendall Hotel, Framingham, Mass. 

BROOKS, CHARLES W Corporal 

Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
Bois de Belleau, France, on June 8, 1918, he dis- 
played great courage and disregard for personal 
safety in repeatedly going through heavy machine- 
gun fire with messages. Home address, Jonas G. 
Brooks, father, Wheaton, 111. 

BROOKS, ELBERT E Private 

Company F, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. At 
Bouresche, France, June 6, 1918, he was conspic- 
uous for heroic action in placing his body in front 
of his platoon leader while under heavy machine- 
gun fire, in order that he might dress the officer's 
wounds. He was shot twice in the hip while 
shielding the body of his leader. Home address, 
Mrs. Annie M. Argo, mother, Trezevant, Tenn. 

BROOKS, E. P First Lieutenant 

First Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Pont Maugis, France, November 7, 1918. 
Exposing himself to intense machine-gun and 
artillery fire, Lieut. Brooks personally reconnoi- 
tered the ground over which an attack was to be 
made. He then skillfully led his men in a success- 
ful attack on the village, which was defended by 
machine guns and a 77 mm. gun firing on the ad- 
vancing troops. Lieut. Brooks coolly led his platoon 
in the face of this fire until they were near enough 
to put the enemy gunners to route by rifle fire. 
Home address, H. D. Brooks, father, 776 Main 
Street, Westbrook, Me. 

BROOKS, FLOYD A Sergeant 

Company K, Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Champagne, France, October 
13, 1918. After his lieutenant was seriously wound- 
ed, Sergt. Brooks took command of the platoon and 
led it with marked ability for seven days. Later 
in the Argonne-Meuse engagement, he personally 
led his platoon against a machine gun which was 
holding up the advance of our line and destroyed 
the gun. Home address, Mrs. Ella Brooks, mother, 
431 West Eighth Street, Newport, Ky. 

BROOKSHIRE, ALBERT B. . . . Sergeant 
Company B, 113th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near La Salle River, 
France, October 16-19, 1918. In addition to per- 
forming his duties as Gas non-commissioned officer, 
he, on five occasions, volunteered and successfully 
delivered important messages, passing through in- 
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positions in the front line. Home address, Albert G. 
Brookshire, father, Paris, Tenn. 

BROOKSHIRE, WILSON D. . . . Private 
Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Pvt. Brookshire, with one other 
soldier, attacked a machine-gun post which was 
causing much damage. They captured the post, 
taking prisoner one officer and eight men and put 
the machine gun out of action. Home address, Mrs. 
Alice Brookshire, mother, Taylorville, N. C. 

BROOMFIELD, HUGH D. G. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Pilot, Air Service. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 21, 
1918. Responding to an urgent request for a plane 
to penetrate the enemy lines to ascertain whether 
or not the enemy was preparing a counter-attack, 
Lieut. Broomfield immediately volunteered for the 
mission. Obliged to fly at a very low altitude on 
account of the unfavorable weather conditions, he 
was under terrific fire of the enemy at all times, but 
by skillful dodging he managed to cross the enemy 
lines. Next of kin, Thomas Broomfield, father, 
527 Tacoma Avenue, Portland, Ore. 

BROPHY.WILLIAM E Corporal 

Company A, 345th Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Argonne 
Forest, France, October 6, 1918. Although wound- 
ed in the arm, Corpl. Brophy insisted upon return- 
ing to his tank and taking part in the counter- 
attack. He remained with the tank, doing very 
effective work until the attack had been repulsed. 
Home address, Miss Katherine Brophy, aunt, 
McAdoo, Pa. 

BROSNAHAN, DANIEL T Private 

Company M, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
16, 1918. On three different occasions Pvt. Bros- 
nahan advanced under heavy machine-gun and 
artillery fire to a point considerably in advance of 
our front lines and rescued wounded comrades, 
bringing them safely back to our lines. Home ad- 
dress. Miss Mary Brosnahan, sister, 4 Elliott 
Street, Holyoke, Mass. 

BROTHERTON, WILLIAM E. .... 

Second Lieutenant 

Air Service, 147th Aero Squadron. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Fere-En-Tardonois, 
France, on August 1, 1918. An enemy Rumpler 
plane being reported over the airdrome, Lieut. 
Brotherton, with another officer, ascended and soon 
encounted six Fokker planes that were protecting 
another Fokker serving as a decoy. Disregarding 
the enemy's superiority in numbers, he maneuvered 
so as to secure the advantage of the eun and dived 
on the decoy plane; pouring in air destructive fire, 
he killed the pilot and crashed the machine to the 
ground. Home address, C. J. Brotherton, Guthrie, 
111. 

BROWN, ALBERT B Sergeant 

Medical Detachment, 121st Field Artillery. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, 
south of Fismes, France, August 7 and 14, 1918. 
When a bombardment was laid down on the bat- 
teries of his regiment Sergt. Brown, on his own 
initiative, rushed his detachment to the assistance 
of the wounded, administerinfe first aid and eva- 
cuating the wounded in spite of continued enemy 
sheUing. On another occasion, when he was severe- 
ly gassed and blinded by the explosion of a mustard- 
gas shell, he made his way to a telephone and sum- 
moned medical assistance for the wounded, exposing 
himself to the increased danger from the effect of 
gas in order that the other wounded might be cared 
for. Home address, Mrs. Nellie Hintz, sister, 16 
18th Street, Milwaukee, Wis. 



BROWN, BAYARD . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 2-22, 
and near Verdun, France, October 9, 1918. Lieut. 
Brown took command of his battalion at Soissons 
after all his senior officers had been killed or wound- 
ed, organized for a counter-attack, and held his 
command all day, although he was dangerously 
wounded. In the fight for Hill 212, in the Argonne, 
he took command of his company after his company 
commander had been killed, and led it forward 
until mortally wounded within 50 yards of the 
enemy po.sition. Next of kin, D. S. Brown, father, 
Genoa, 111. 

BROWN, BERLIN WESLEY . . Sergeant 
Company M, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 
18, 1918. When his platoon had been driven back 
by a concentrated machine-gun barrage and his 
platoon commander had been seriously wounded, 
and fallen on the field, Sergt. Brown and another 
soldier volunteered and brought the officer back to 
the line. Home address, Sam Y. Brown, father, 
Tellico Plains, Tenn. 

BROWN, BILL Sergeant 

Company G, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
France, October 16, 1918. During the attack on 
the Cote de Chatillon, after having been severely 
wounded and gassed, he refused to go to the hospi- 
tal, realizing that his presence with his platoon, 
which had suffered heavy casualties, would greatly 
assist in the attack. He reorganized his platoon 
and personally led it in the attack, later consolid- 
ating his positions, thereby setting an example of 
utter disregard for danger and inspiring his men by 
his remarkable courage and devotion to duty. 
Home address, Mrs. Ada Brown, mother, Ozark, 
Ala. 

BROWN, CLIFFORD E Private 

Company A, 110th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 23, 1918. Pvt. Brown voluntarily 
went into a sector that was under an intense bar- 
rage of enemy artillery, machine, and gas-shell fire 
and assisted in bringing a wounded comrade to the 
first aid station. Home address, Harry A. Brown, 
brother, 381 Rhodes Avenue, Akron, Ohio. 

BROWN, CLIFFORD R Private 

Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 
2-7, 1918. During the time when his company was 
isolated in the Argonne forest, and cut off from 
communication with friendly troops, Pvt. Brown, 
together with another soldier, volunteered to carry 
a message through the German lines, although he 
was aware that several unsuccessful attempts had 
been previously made by patrols, the members of 
which were either killed, wounded, or driven back. 
By his courage and determination he succeeded in 
delivering the message and brought relief to his 
battalion. Home address, Mrs. Eva Brown, mother, 
R. F. D. No 64, Ashville, N. Y. 

BROWN, DEWEY S Sergeant 

Company E, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Wounded twice at the start of an ad- 
vance, he remained in command of his platoon, car- 
rying it through to a position near its objective, 
when he was wounded a third time and forced to re- 
tire. His personal courage was an inspiration to the 
men under him. Home address, Mrs. William E. 
Graham, sister, Mt. Ulla, N. C. 

BROWN, DILMUS Private 

Company H, 5th Regiment. U. S. M. C. For ex- 



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traordinary heroism in action in the Bois de Bel- 
leau, France. June 11, 1918. After aU the other 
members of his squad had become casualties, Pvt. 
Brown, single-handed, charged and captured a 
hostile machine gun. Home address, Jonathan 
Brown, father. 125 S. Main Street, Atlanta, Ga. 

BROWN, FRANCIS J Sergeant 

Deceased. Battery F, 76th Field Artillery. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau- 
Thierry, France, July 14-15, 1918. Sergt. Brown 
kept in repair the telephone lines, which were con- 
stantly being broken by the heavy shelling, re- 
maining at this hazardous task until killed by an 
enemy shell. Next of kin, Thomas Brown, father, 
Englewood, N. J. 

BROWN, FRANK Corporal 

Deceased. Company A, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, 
July 15, 1918. Having been detailed to carry 
rations to another company of his regiment, and 
learning, upon his arrival there, that an attack was 
imminent, Corpl. Brown volunteered and remained 
with the company commander. He continued on 
duty long after he had been mortally wounded, and 
was killed in action later in the day. Home address. 
Joseph Brown, friend, 140 East Thirteenth Street, 
New York, N. Y. 

BROWN, FREDERICK H. Jr. . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Company I, 107th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918. On two occasions 
Sergt. Brown averted heavy casualties in his platoon 
by going forward and, single handed, destrojang 
machine-gun nests with hand grenades. At the time 
of his death, Sergt. Brown had brought his platoon 
to the farthest point of advance. Next of kin, Mr. 
and Mrs. Frederick H. Brown, father and mother, 
Dana Place, Englewood, N. J. 

BROWN, GEORGE Private 

Headquarters Company, 59th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Fays, 
France, October 4-5, 1918. As a battalion runner, he 
repeatedly exposed himself to intense artillery and 
machine-gun fire, crossing open spaces in view of the 
enemy to deliver important messages. He aided 
largely in maintaining liaison and his courage was 
an inspiration to those near him. Home address, 
Byron Brown, brother, Moundsville, W. Va. 

BROWN, GEORGE L Sergeant 

Company K, 313th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
tember 27, 1918. Corpl. Brown crawled ahead of his 
platoon, located and killed a sniper who had wound- 
ed him and several others. Although seriously 
wounded, he remained in command of his platoon 
until he was ordered to the rear, when he insisted 
on going back without assistance, though he was so 
weak he could hardly walk. Home address, Mrs. 
Charles Brown, mother, 2001 West Lafayette 
Avenue, Baltimore. Md. 

BROWN, GEORGE V Sergeant 

Company I, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
^roism in action near Fleville, France, October 4, 
1918. During an attack. Sergeant Brown advanced 
with five other soldiers into the enemy's line and, 
although surrounded by six German machine-guns, 
held his position until support reached him. Al- 
though badly gassed, he refused to be evacuated. 
Home address, William V. Brown, father. La Fay- 
ette, Ind. 

BROWN, HAROLD Private 

Deceased. Company D, 308th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Charlevaux, 
France, October 4, 1918. When the first two bat- 



talions of his regiment had been surrounded by the 
enemy, Pvt. Brown volunteered to accompany a 
patrol for the purpose of establishing liaison with 
the forward troops, knowing from the fate of pre- 
vious patrols that the mission would probably 
prove fatal. He was killed as the patrol was at- 
tempting unsuccessfully to reach the forward bat- 
talions. Next of kin, Mrs. Grace G. Brown, wife, 
2610 "I" Street, Bakerfield, Cal. 

BROWN, HERBERT A Corporal 

Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. When his company was being swept by a 
withering machine-gun fire from a hidden nest 
Corpl. Brown voluntarily made his way around 
the flank of the emplacement and attacked the 
crew. After causing the crew to flee in disorder he 
manned the gun and poured a heavy fire into their 
retreating ranks. Home address, Albert M. Brown, 
father, 37 Rosekamp Terrace, Lauraville, Md. 

BROWN, JAMES E Corporal 

Company M, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Torcy and Belleau, France, 
July 18-20, 1918. Corpl. Brown displayed ex- 
ceptional bravery as a member of a patrol of six 
men, which entered Belleau from the rear and cap- 
tured four prisoners. He also worked untiringly 
in the evacuation of wounded at Torcy in the face 
of constant and intense shell fire. Later, when his 
platoon commander and most of the commissioned 
officers had been incapacitated, Corpl. Brown took 
command of his platoon and skilfully led it in the 
advance, keeping his command together under 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire until he was 
struck four times. Next of kin, Mrs. James E. 
Brown, 9 Ellinwood Place, Revere, Mass. 

BROWN, JAMES FINLEY . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 302d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Villers-devant-Mouzon, 
France, November 7,1918. He displayed remarkable 
bravery in reconnoitering sites for foot bridges I 
across the Meuse River and later directing the con- 
struction of these bridges under heavy machine- 
gun fire. While so engaged, he was killed by a 
sniper. Next of kin, Mrs. Olivine K. Brown, wife, 
27 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

BROWN, JAMES R Private 

Ambulance Company 110, 103d Sanitary Train. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, 
France, August 10-13, 1918. Because of the des- 
truction from shell fire of 10 of the 13 ambulances 
of his company, he worked for 72 hours, 48 of them 
without rest, driving through a shell swept and 
gas-infested area, and thereby making possible the 
evacuation of the wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
Grace L. Brown, mother, 2131 N. 17th Street, 
Philadelphia, Pa. 

BROWN, JOHN Private 

Deceased. Medical Detachment, 11th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Remei- 
ville, France, November 5, 1918. While making 
his way to the side of a wounded comrade, Pvt. 
Brown was seriously wounded, but he refused to 
permit the litter bearers to take him to a dressing 
station until those wounded about him were first 
evacuated. Next of kin, James Brown, uncle, 42 
West Seventh Street, West New York, N. J. 

BROWN, JOSEPH F Private 

Company K, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Forest of Argonne, 
France, September 27, 1918. During an attack 
on the trenches held by his company, Pvt. Brown 
found an automatic rifle, which had been abandoned 
by a wounded soldier. Though he was unfamiliar 
with the operation of the weapon, Pvt. Brown 
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them and thereby making possible the escape of 
three of his comrades, who had been captured by 
the enemy. The remainder of the hostile force 
was driven off. Home address, Samuel J. Brown, 
brother, Hoganaburg, Franklin County, New York. 

BROWN, JOSEPH J. . . . First Lieutenant 
7th Infantry. In the Bois de Belleau, on June 
20, 1918, he went out into "No Man's Land," in the 
face of a violent German machine-gun fire, to carry 
back into his own trenches a severely wounded sol- 
dier. Home address, Henry P. Brown, father, 1535 
Land Title Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. 

BROWN, JOSHUA D Sergeant 

Company B, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
14-16, 1918. On October 14 while commanding 
a platoon in the Bois de Consenvoye, north of 
Verdun, Sergt. Brown was wounded. He refused 
to be sent to the hospital, and continued in command 
of his platoon, doing excellent work, until October 
16, when he was again severely wounded and car- 
ried from the field. Home address, Mrs. Bertha 
Brown, mother, 818 Washington Street, Hagers- 
town, Md. 

BROWN, LELAND Private 

Company B, 61st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cote St. Germaine, France, 
November 6, 1918. Corpl. Brown attacked a ma- 
chine-gun nest single handed and in the face of 
heavy fire, reduced the nest, capturing one prisoner. 
Later in the same day he patrolled alone under 
heavy fire in advance of his company and attacked 
another machine-gun position, capturing the gun 
and four prisoners. Home address, Loren Brown, 
brother, Iowa Falls, Iowa. 

BROWN, LESTER Private 

Company M, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near JouUy, France, November 
10, 1918. After a small patrol had failed to silence 
a machine gun, Pvt. Brown rushed forward with 
an automatic rifie, through a heavy machine-gun 
fire, and was wounded. Home address, W. C. 
Finley, uncle, 535 North Academy Street, Murfrees- 
boro, Tenn. 

BROWN, MITCHELL H. . Second Lieutenant 
Air Service, observer, 50th Aero Squadron. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Beffu et la 
Morthomme, France, October 23, 1918. Lieut. 
Brown, observer, piloted by Lieut. Philhps, while 
on a reconnaissance for the 78th Division, attacked 
an enemy balloon and forced it to descend. They 
were in turn attacked by three enemy planes 
(Fokker type). The incendiary bullets from the 
enemy's machine set the signal rockets in Lieut. 
Brown's cockpit afire. Disregarding the flames, he 
continued to fire, destroying one enemy plane and 
forcing the others to retire. He then used the ex- 
tinguisher handed him by his pilot and put out the 
flames. They successfully completed their mission 
and secured valuable information. Home address, 
Mrs. Mitchell H. Brown, wife, Rockwall, Texas. 

BROWN, R Sergeant 

Company F, 322d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action November 9, 1918, near Moran- 
ville and Grimaucourt, France. After having been 
wounded in the afternoon of November 9, Sergt. 
Brown had his wound dressed and returned to his 
platoon through very heavy enemy artillery and 
machine-gun fire. When his platoon was relieved 
he returned to the former position through enemy 
artillery fire, to the rescue of a wounded man and 
assisted him to the rear. Home address, J. F. 
Brown, father, Macclesfield, N. C. 



BROWN, ROY A Private 

Company E, 366th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Lesseux, France, September 
4, 1918. Pvt. Brown was a member of a combat 
group which was attacked by 20 of an enemy raiding 
party, advancing under a heavy barrage and using 
liquid fire. The sergeant in charge of the group was 
killed and several others, including Pvt. Brown, 
were wounded. Nevertheless this soldier, with 
three others, fearlessly resisted the enemy until 
they were driven off. Home address, Mrs. Ellen 
Brown, mother, 620 Madison Street, Decatur, Ala. 

BROWN, RUSSELL A. . Private (First Class) 
Company A, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
18, 1918. When the advance of his battalion was 
checked by heavy machine-gun fire, Private Brown, 
with two other soldiers, went forward under heavy 
fire to reconnoiter the enemy positions. By effective 
rifle fire, they drove the gunners from two machine- 
gun nests into a dugout nearby, which they cap- 
tured, together with 35 prisoners, including three 
officers. Home address, Charles A. Brown, father, 
44 Harrison Street, Morristown, N. J. 

BROWN, SAMUEL A. Jr. . Second Lieutenant 
108th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. 
Advancing with his platoon through heavy fog and 
dense smoke and in the face of terrific fire which 
inflicted heavy caaualties'on his forces, Lieut. Brown 
reached the wire in front of the main Hindenburg 
line, and, after reconnoitering for gaps, assaulted 
the position and effected a foothold. Having been 
reinforced by another platoon, he organized a small 
force, and by bombing and trench fighting captured 
over a hundred prisoners. Repeated attacks 
throughout the day were repelled by his 
small force. He also succeeded in taking four field 
pieces, a large number of machine guns, antitank 
rifles, and other military property, at the same time 
keeping in subjection the prisoners he had taken. 
Next of kin, Mr. Samuel A. Brown, father, 57 
Eleventh Street, Jamestown, N. Y. 

BROWN, SAMUEL R Sergeant 

Company F, 322d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action November 9, 1918, near Moran- 
ville and Grimaucourt, France. After having been 
wounded in the afternoon of November 9 he had 
his wound dressed and returned to his platoon 
through very heavy enemy artillery and machine- 
gun fire. When his platoon was relieved he re- 
turned to the former position through enemy artil- 
lery fire to the rescue of a wounded man and assisted 
him to the rear. Home address, J. F. Brown, 
father, Maulesfield, N. C. 

BROWN, VINCIL E. . . . First Sergeant 
Company B, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Sep- 
tember 16, 1918. Seeing a comrade lying wounded 
and exposed to great danger of machine-gun and 
shell fire, Sergt. Brown went to his aid; and, after 
rescuing him, carried him through the sweeping 
barrage to the first aid station, a distance of one- 
half kilometer. Home address, Mrs. Mary C. 
Brown, mother, 409 Edith Avenue, Norman, Okla. 

BROWN, WALTER B Private 

Deceased. Company K, 125th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, 
France, October 9, 1918. Exposing himself to the 
greatest danger, Pvt. Brown constantly carried 
messages from the company to the platoons oc- 
cupying the front lines. The journey necessitated 
his crossing an area swept by intense artillery and 
withering machine-gun fire, but he successfully 
maintained liaison during a very critical period of 
the attack. Home address, Andrew Brown, father, 
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BROWN, WILLIAM J Corporal 

101st Field Battalion, Signal Corps. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action at Riaville, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918. At a critical time when the need 
for a barrage was imperative and telephone com- 
munication impossible Corpl. Brown voluntarily 
carried a message to the artillery across an open 
field which was subject to intense artillery, ma- 
chine-gun, and rifle fire. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary A. Brown, 64 Whiting Street, Roxbury, Mass. 

BROWNVILLE, CHARLES G. . . . Private 
Medical Department, 103d Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action east of Belleau, France, 
July 20 and 22, 1918. On July 20 and again on 
July 22 he was conspicuous for his unfailing assis- 
tance to wounded under heavy fire of machine guns 
and his absolute fearlessness. Home address, A. E. 
Brownville, father, 43 May Street, Needham, Mass. 

BROXUP, JOHN Private 

Company B, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 4, 1918. Pvt. Broxup succeeded 
in bringing a wounded officer back to our lines when 
his company was forced to a new position by super- 
ior numbers. Home address, Grace Broxup, 62 
College Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 

BRUCE, ANDREW D Major 

4th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 17-18, 
1918, and near Blanc Mont October 3-4, 1918. On 
the night of July 17-18, Maj. Bruce made a personal 
reconnaissance ahead of his troops through heavy 
flanking machine-gun fire. He pushed forward to 
the outpost lines through heavy artillery and ma- 
chine-gun fire to keep in touch with all his company. 
On October 3-4 he made a personal reconnaissance 
on the left flank of his division through heavy 
shell fire and continual sniping and gained infor- 
mation which enabled him to well place his battal- 
ion and cover an exposed flank. Home address, 
San Antonio, Tex. 

BRUCE, JOHN S. . . . Second Lieutenant 
102nd Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Trugny, France, July 23, 1918. Despite 
the fact that he had been wounded, Lieut. Bruce 
continued in command of his machine-gun platoon, 
firing the gun himself when the crew was depleted, 
until he received a second wound. Home address, 
Mrs. William Bruce, 27 Oak Street, Franklin, N. H. 

BRUMMETT, JAMES R Private 

81st Company, 6th Machine Gun BattaUon, U. 
S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Thiaucourt, France, September 12-16, 1918. By 
effective use of an automatic rifle, Pvt. Brummett 
defended the left flank of his platoon, thereby pre- 
venting the enemy from reaching the rear of his 
lines. On several other occasions, he volunteered 
and earned messages through terrific bombardment. 
Home address, Lilly Brummett, mother, Dime 
Box, Texas. 

BRUNDETT, CHARLES E. . . . Private 
Company D, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism m action near Seicheprey, France, April 20, 
1918. Although surrounded on all sides by the en- 
emy, and with his ammunition entirely exhausted. 
Private Brundett offered a most stubborn resist- 
ance to the enemy's attack, fighting his way through 
their ranks with his rifle and bayonet, to the sup- 
port platoon, where he again took up the fight. 
Home address, Mrs. Brundett, 23 Dexwell Avenue. 
New Haven, Conn. 

BRUNNER. HOWARD V. . Private (First Class) 

Company B, 149th Machine Gun BattaUon. 

l-or extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, 



France, July 29-30, 1918. As platoon runner, he 
showed marked heroism in volunteering for danger- 
ous missions, repeatedly carrying important mes- 
sages through zones swept by intense artillery and 
machine-gun fire. He remained on duty after being 
wounded, and until his command was relieved. 
Home address, Owen Brunner, 122 East Goepp 
Street, Bethlehem, Pa. 

BRYAN, CLAUDE Corporal 

Company I, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Preny Ridge, France, No- 
vember 10, 1918. After being wounded in the foot 
by a machine-gun bullet, Corp. Bryan refused to go 
to the rear when ordered to do so, but remained with 
the company until the whole line was relieved. 
Home address, Minnie Bryan, mother, 1827 North 
Albany Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

BRYANT, HOMER E Private 

Deceased. Company H, 118th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Martin 
Revere, France, October 11, 1918. Hearing a call 
for help from a man lying beyond the front line, 
Pvt. Bryant, a stretcher bearer, unhesitatingly 
went to his assistance, although the spot was under 
heavy fire from enemy machine guns and snipers. 
As he was approaching the wounded man, he was 
instantly killed by an enemy sniper. Next of kin, 
William H. Bryant, father, R. R. No. 2, Walhalla, 
S. C. 

BRYSON, JULIUS JESSE . First Sergeant 

Company D, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 27, 1918. Although wounded very severely in 
the knee by shrapnel. Sergeant Bryson remained in 
charge of his platoon for more than twenty-four 
hours, during a critical period of the operations. 
Due to his excellent example of courage, leader- 
ship and skill in handling them, his platoon suc- 
cessfully repelled a number of enemy attacks dur- 
ing this period of time. Home address, S. J. Bryson, 
father, Webster, N. C. 

BRYSON, SAMUEL R. . , First Lieutenant 
37l3t Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the Champagne sector, France, September 
29, 1918. After being wounded. Lieutenant Bryson 
remained in command of his platoon, never hesitat- 
ing in his attempts to gain his objective, in the 
face of the greatest hazards. Home address, Mrs. 
Samuel Bryson, 217 Center Street, Mauch Chunk, 
Pa. 

BRYSON. WILLIAM Private 

Company I, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
7, 1918. Pvt. Bryson volunteered to reconnoiter 
an enemy trench to determine its exact location, 
and to ascertain whether or not it was protected by 
wire. His rnission was accomplished under heavy 
fire, and the information he obtained proved of the 
greatest assistance and value. Home address, Mrs. 
Nacy Bryson, mother, Decatur, Ark. 

BUB, ELROY Private 

Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, 
July 15, 1918. Pvt. Bub successfully carried mes- 
sages through terrific artillery and machine-gun 
fire and was wounded while performing the mission. 
Home address, Mrs. B. Bub, mother, 786 Seventh 
Street, Milwaukee, Wis. 

BUCHANAN, ALFRED .... Sergeant 
Company G, 360th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Le Grand Carr6 Farm, 
France, November 1, 1918. After being severely 
wounded early in action Sergt. Buchanan had his 
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but passed through a gap in our lines and reached 
the German lines instead. He returned from there, 
located his platoon and led it with marked courage 
and coolness until he was severely wounded the 
second time. Home address, R. S. Buchanan, 
R. F. D. No. 6, Bryan, Texas. 

BUCHANAIJ, MAX C. . . Second Lieutenant 
Twenty-eighth Infantry. On May 28-31, 1918, 
he brilliantly led his platoon in the assault at Can- 
tigny, France, reached his objective, consolidated 
his position successfully under heavy fire, continu- 
ally walked up and down his line to instruct and en- 
courage his men, until he was kiUed by an enemy 
shell. Next of kin, W. H. B. Buchanan, father, 72 
Crescent Street, Brockton, Mass. 

BUCHANAN, ROBERT C. Private (First Class) 
Company B, 54th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Metzera, Alsace, September 
16-17, 1918. On the night of September 16-17 Pyt. 
Buchanan led his patrol into an entirely unfamiUar 
sector of the enemy positions and without artillery 
support captured four prisoners and secured much 
valuable information; despite the heavy hostile 
grenade, rifle, automatic rifle and machine-gun fire, 
he cut through the enemy's electrified wire and over- 
came a sentinel without losing a man. Three of the 
prisoners were captured by Pvt. Buchanan when he 
alone stormed a barricaded dugout and disarmed 
three Germans. Home address, Will Buchanan, 
father, Bluefield, W.Va. 

BUCKET, XAVIER Captain 

French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the Argonne-Meuse operations, France, 
November 9-11, 1918. During three days of most 
terrific struggle and exposed to enemy artillery and 
machine-gun fire and the hazard of poisonous shells, 
Capt. Buchet unceasingly urged and led his men to 
their objective. His example of courage, endurance, 
and valor served as a high standard for those under 
his command. Home address, Paris, France. 

BUCK, B. B Brigadier General 

Commanding General, Second Brigade, Second 
Division. Before and during the attack of Berzy 
Le Sec, France, July 21, 1918, he displayed con- 
spicuous gallantry and heroic leadership of his 
command. When most of the officers of his 
brigade had fallen, General Buck, with con- 
tempt of personal danger, in spite of heavy artillery 
bombardment and machine-gun fire, traversed 
the front of his advancing forces, gave correct 
directions to his organization commanders and 
led the first wave of the culminating attack which 
stormed and captured the town. Home address, 
Mrs. B. B. Buck, 806 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, 
Tenn. 

BUCK, ROBERT Private 

Company A, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Although seriously wounded in the 
arm by machine-gun fire early in the engagement, 
Pvt. Buck for three hours continued on duty as an 
automatic rifle carrier and did not go to the rear 
until his company had been reorganized. Home 
address, Mrs. Mathilda Buck, wife, Goldsboro, 
N. C. 

BUCKENDAHL, EMIL .... Private 
Company F, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 5, 
1918. Pvt. Buckendahl, a litter bearer, on his own 
initiative, went out from a position of shelter to an 
exposed flank, under intense machine-gun fire, and 
carried back to safety a wounded soldier, who had 
been left in the field. Home address, WiUiam Buck- 
endahl, father. Pierce, Neb. 



BUCKLEY, HAROLD R. . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service, 95th Squadron. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Perle, France, August 
10, 1918. Lieut. Buckley was on a patrol protect- 
ing a French biplane observation machine, when 
they were suddenly set upon by six enemy planes. 
Lieut. Buckley attacked and destroyed the nearest, 
and the remainder fled into their own territory. He 
then carried on with his mission until he had 
escorted the allied plane safely to its own aerodrome. 
A bronze oak leaf, for extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Neville, France, and Bourcuilles, France, 
September 16-27, 1918. Lieut. Buckley dived 
through a violent and heavy antiaircraft and 
machine-gun fire and set on fire an enemy balloon 
that was being lowered to its nest. On the next day, 
while leading a patrol, he met and sent down in 
flames an enemy plane while it was engaged in 
reglage work. Home address, Daniel H. Buckley, 
father, Federal Street, Agawam, Mass. 

BUDD, ARTHUR D. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Grandpre, France, October 28, 1918. 
After our troops had established a neat line and 
before the position had been consolidated, the 
enemy put down an extraordinary heavy barrage on 
the position. Col. Budd went through this barrage 
from one end of the line to the other to prepare for 
the expected counterattack before returning to his 
post of command. Home address, Montgomery R. 
Budd, father, 427 Pratt Street, Meriden, Conn. 

BUDD, JOHN O Private 

Medical Detachment, 7th Infantry. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 
15, 1918. Working throughout the heavy enemy 
artillery fire of July 15, which preceded the German 
offensive, Pvt. Budd aided the wounded and evac- 
uated 12 comrades from an exposed position. Home 
address, Benjamin Budd, father, 520 North 
Nebraska Avenue, Minden, Neb. 

BUDD, KENNETH P Major 

308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Ville Savoye, France, August 16, 1918. 
Although Maj. Budd's post of command was sub- 
jected to continuous and concentrated gas attacks, 
and despite the fact that he was severely gassed 
during the bombardment, he refused to be evac- 
uated, remaining for three days to personally super- 
intend the relief of his battalion and the removal to 
the rear of men who had been gassed. Home ad- 
dress, Lincoln Cromwell, cousin, 357 Fourth Ave- 
nue, New York, N. Y. 

BUDDE, GEORGE W Private 

Deceased. Company A, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Ville 
Montrey, France, November 11, 1918. Upon hia 
own initiative, Pvt. Budde advanced in front of the 
line to determine whether a certain machine-gun 
position was hostile or friendly, and was kUled by 
a machine-gun bullet. Next of kin, Mrs. EUzabeth 
Budde, mother, 655 Hawthorne Avenue, Cincinnati, 
Ohio. 

BUFFALO, JOSEPH A Private 

Company F, 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
tember 12, 1918. Although he was seriously 
wounded early in action, he remained in the fight 
throughout the day, leading small parties of men 
against machine-gun emplacements, killing two of 
the enemy himself, and refusing to be evacuated 
till late at night, unable to fight further. Home 
address, Mrs. Pearl E. BuS'alo, mother, Bixby, 
Okla. 

BUFORD, DAVID L. . . Gunnery Sergeant 
Company H, 5th Regiment U. S. M. C. For ex- 



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traordinary heroism in action in the Boia de Belleau. 
France, June 13, 1918. After being wounded Sergt. 
Burford, with exceptional courage, continued to 
lead his section forward against a machine-gun 
nest, and captured it. Home address, D. J. Bu- 
ford. father. Frankston, Texas. 

BUFORD, EDWARD, Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, 95th Aero Squadron. On May 22, 
1918, while on barrage patrol against German 
photographic machines in the region of Commercy- 
St Mihiel, France, he engaged in combat, alone, 
five German biplane machines, attacking one or 
more of them in three separate combats in 25 
minutes One of the machines he shot down and 
the others he drove off, thus fulfilling his mission 
against heavy odds. Home address, Mrs. L. E. 
Buf ord, mother, 2300 Ellison Place, Nashville, Tenn. 

BUISSON, Lieutenant 

French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Massif Blanc Mont, France, October 
3-8, 1918. During attacks by the Second American 
Division, he continually distinguished himself by 
acts of courage and by his devotion to duty. When 
his captain was killled, he assumed command of the 
tank company, and with extraordinary heroism, in 
the face of heavy fire, accomplished the mission 
entrusted to him. 

BULLIAN, GEORGE Private 

Company C, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, France, October 2, 
1918. While our troops were endeavoring to es- 
tablish a line six hundred meters in front of the 
town of Cierges, heavy artillery and enfilading ma- 
chine-gun fire from enemy guns threatened to 
hinder the operation. When it became necessary 
to establish liaison with adjoining units, Pvt. 
BuUian volunteered and undertook the mission, 
crossing and re-crossing the area under heavy fire. 
He continued with his work, although weak from 
exhaustion and lack of food, until the line was es- 
tablished and the crisis passed. Home address, Mrs. 
George Bullian, Mendota, Wash. 

BULLOCK, BENJAMIN, 3d . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 3d Battalion, 315th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, 
France, September 28-29, 1918. On the afternoon 
of September 28 Lieut. Bullock displayed great 
bravery and fearlessness by assisting two wounded 
to a place of safety, while under heavy sniper and 
artillery fire. On the morning of September 29 
Lieut. Bullock again demonstrated great bravery 
by advancing alone into a wood and killing a sniper. 
On the afternoon of September 29, while carrying 
a message to regimental P. C, he was killed by a 
high-explosive shell. Next of kin, Mrs. Benjamin 
Bullock, mother, Ardmore, Pa. 

BUMA, RAYMOND Corporal 

Deceased. Machine Gun Battalion, 39th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Cuisy, France, September 26, 1918. After all his 
squad members had become casualties, Corpl. 
Buma alone continued to operate his gun; and, 
after his ammunition was exhausted, he ran from 
shell hole to shell hole picking up ammunition and 
carrying it back to his gun, resumed fire on the 
enemy that was very instrumental in the success 
of the attack. He was killed in action shortly after- 
wards. Next of kin, Mrs. Minnie Buma, mother, 
Lake Street, Whitinsville, Mass. 

BUMP. ARTHUR L Colonel 

56th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Preny, France, November 2. 1918. 
While his regiment was being subjected to an in- 
tense enemy bombardment Col. Bump visited every 
platoon in the front line and so encouraged and in- 
pired his men by his bravery that they successfully 



met and repulsed every counter-attack made upon 
them. Home address, Mrs. Arthur L. Bump, wife, 
800 Borthwick Avenue, Portland. Ore. 

BUNCH, HENRY E Captain 1 

Medical Corps, 168th Infantry. For extraordi- [ 
nary heroism in action near the Bois de ChfttiUon, I 
France, October 13-16, 1918. During the advance I 
of his regiment in the Verdun sector lie established 
aid stations at points as far advanced as possible 
and supervised them throughout the combat, work- 
ing continuously, and fearlessly without food 
or rest. On October 14 this officer went out in ad- 
vance of the front line to reconnoiter a site for an aid 
station and an ambulance route. Seeing a wounded 
officer lying about 300 meters from the enemy's 
line, he went to his rescue and carried him through 
terrific machine-gun and rifle fire to a shell hole, 
where he administered aid, in entire disregard 
of his own safety. Home address, G. A. Bunch, 
Clarkes HUl. S. C. 

BUNYARD. CLARENCE H. . . . Corporal 
Company A, 113th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. Corpl. Bunyard, 
wounded soon after the opening of the attack, con- 
tinued to lead his squad until he was incapacitated 
lay a second wound. Next of kin, Robert L. Bun- 
yard, uncle, HoUandale, Miss. 

BUONOMO, ANTHONY . Private (First Class) 
Company F, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chevieres, France, October 
19, 1918. Pvt. Buonomo was voluntarily acting 
as guide on a reconnaissance with an officer, when 
the latter was severely wounded by a bursting shell. 
Having himself been struck by a shell fragment, he 
disregarded his own injuries, but immediately 
bandaged the oflScer's wound and assisted him to 
the dressing station 800 meters away across an 
open field swept by shell fire. He then volunteered 
to return to division headquarters through intense 
artillery fire to report that the reconnaissance had 
not yet been completed. Home address, Mrs. 
Rocco Buonomo, mother, 922 Pacific Street, Brook- 
lyn, N. Y. 

BURCH, ALBERT S. . . First Lieutenant 

326th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Juvin, France, October 14, 1918. 
While leading his men against determined enemy re- 
sistance, Lieutenant Burch was severely wounded in 
the arm by four machine-gun bullets. Although 
suffering intense pain, he continued to press on until 
ordered to the rear. On his way to the dressing sta- 
tion, he endeavored to carry a more severely wound- 
ed officer; and although greatly weakened, he strug- 
gled with his burden until the arrival of litter bear- 
ers. Home address, Miss Mary Burch, aunt, 
Oakley, Md. 

BURCHFIELD. JOSEPH H. . . . Private 
Medical Department, 16th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action throughout the opera- 
tions south of Soissons. France, July 18 to 22, 1918. 
During the entire operation he repeatedly exposed 
himself to heavy enemy fire in order to dress and 
evacuate the wounded. On July 22 he went through 
a heavy enemy barrage to render first aid to the 
wounded in the front line and to evacuate them to 
the rear and was himself wounded while engaged in 
this work. Home address, Mrs. Alice Burchfield, 
mother. 214 East Fourth Street. Salem, Ohio. 

BURCHILL, GEORGE H. Private (First Class) 
Battery C, 122d Field Artillery. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Very, France, 
September 26, 1918. Though suffering from illness, 
Pvt. Burchill volunteered and performed valiant 
service as a telephone operator under heavy shell 
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repair the telephone line, which had been broken 
in several places by shells. Home address, Mrs. 
Katherine L. Burchill, mother,7067 Hilldale Avenue, 
Chicago, 111. 

BURDEN, EDWARD F Private 

Sanitary Detachment, 326th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
France, October 11, 1918. Under heavy, machine- 
gun and shell fire, Pvt. Burden crossed and recros- 
sed the Aire River five times, administering first aid 
to forty wounded soldiers, until he collapsed from 
exhaustion. Home address, Henry Burden, 453 
Hamilton Street, Long Island City, N. Y. 

BURDETT, WILLIAM C. . . . Captain 

9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Medeah Ferme, France, October 3, 
1918. Throughout five days of the most bitter 
fighting Capt. Burdette displayed most exceptional 
valor and coolness in leading his men through in- 
tense machine-gun and barrage fire. He fell 
seriously wounded while at the head of his men. 
Home address, Mrs. William C. Burdett, wife, 
106 Cherry Street, Macon, Ga. 

BUREL, MICHEL Private 

French Army. 156th R. I. For repeated acts 
of extraordinary heroism in action at Chateau- 
Thierry, France, July 25-26, and at St. Mihiel, 
France, October 5-8, 1918. In the attack on 
Chateau-Thierry, Burel was at all times in the 
very thickest of the struggle, exhibiting singular 
valor and devotion to duty. During the attack on 
St. Mihiel he alone took a hostile machine gun, and 
a few days later put to rout 10 of the enemy, killing 
one during the encounter. 

BURGARD, JOHN C. . . . First Lieutenant 
362nd Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Epinonville, France, September 27, 
1918. On duty as battalion liaison officer, Lieut. 
Burgard was establishing the battalion post of com- 
mand at daybreak, when he suddenly discovered 
a party of the enemy placing machine guns so as to 
fire upon the position from the flank. Firing a rifle 
to give the alarm, Lieut. Burgard advanced toward 
the enemy, followed by the battalion headquarters 
group, whom he led in a vigorous attack on the 
hostile force, killing seven, and capturing forty- 
three of the enemy, six machine guns and two light 
machine rifles, with but one casualty among his 
own men. Home address, John H. Burgard, father, 
Portland, Ore. 

BURGER, VALENTINE . Second Lieutenant 
Observer, Air Service. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Hill 360, over the region of the 
Meuse, France, October 27, 1918. Lieut. Burger, 
with his pilot, flying at an altitude of less than 15 
meters within close range of numerous machine guns 
and light artillery pieces fired continually on them, 
staked the American advanced lines and helped 
silence enemy machine-gun nests, which were hold- 
ing up the advance of the infantry at this point. 
Although the plane was riddled with over 300 bullet 
holes, and the pilot severely wounded, Lieut. Burger 
gathered valuable and accurate information and 
assisted his pilot to a safe landing within reach of 
the post of command and delivered his valuable in- 
formation. Home address. Miss Kate Krauss, aunt, 
135 Christie Street, Leonia, N. J. 

BURGESS, FREDERICK V. . First Lieutenant 
Company C, 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, 
France, September 13, 1918. After being painfully 
wounded by a machine-gun bullet in a particularly 
intense barrage of machine-gun and shell fire Lieut. 
Burgess remained with his platoon, visiting his guns 
and directing their fire throughout a determined 
counterattack, refusing to be evacuated until the 



attack was over. Home address, Frederick E. 
Burgess, father, 227 South Willard Street, Burling- 
ton, Vt. 

BURGH, DAVID T Chaplain 

105th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. 
During the operations against the Hindenburg line 
Chaplain Burgh displayed remarkable devotion to 
duty and courage in caring for the wounded under 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire. The splendid 
example set by this officer was an inspiration to the 
combat troops. Home address, Mrs. Agnes Burgh, 
mother, 88 Illis Street, Brockton, Mass. 

BURGIN, JOHN C Sergeant 

Company A, Seventh Engineers. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, 
October 14, 1918. Seriously wounded while advanc- 
ing with hisplatoonunderterrifio shell and machine- 
gun fire, Sergt. Burgin refused treatment and led 
his men on to the objective. Next of kin, Char- 
les G. Burgin, Bond, Ky. 

BURK, WALTER S. . . . First Lieutenant 
359th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Viliers-devant-Dun, France, November 
2, 1918. Lieut. Burk refused to leave his platoon 
after being wounded. He led his men in the advance 
under heavy machine-gun fire and held all the po- 
tions taken until relieved the following morning. 
Home address, Mrs. Beattie B. Burk, wife, 928 West 
Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 

BURKE, CAMPBELL Captain 

361st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Gesnes, France, October 9, 1918. The 
battalion which Capt. Burke commanded was or- 
dered to attack a position on Hill 255 under terrific 
machine-gun and artillery fire. His coolness and 
personal example contributed largely to the success 
of the battalion and enabled it to capture substan- 
tially the entire objective. He was eeverKly 
wounded in this engagement. Home address, T. h. 
Burke, father, Mantoneton, Ky. 

BURKE, CHARLES H Corporal 

Deceased. Company E, 28th Infantry. While 
on patrol duty and being severely wounded, he re- 
fused to leave his patrol leader who had also been 
severely wounded, and stayed by his side during in- 
tense bombardment and assisted in driving off an 
enemy patrol. He has since died of wounds re- 
ceived. Next of kin, Samuel Burke, father. Bower- 
ton, Pa. 

BURKE, JACKSON D. . . Sergeant Major 
Headquarters Company, 28th Infantry. On May 
28-30, 1918, at Cantigny, France, he showed excep)- 
tional energy, bravery, and loyalty to duty. At one 
period of the fight it was necessary to send a message 
of great importance to the regimental commander. 
It was considered impossible for a runner to reach 
regimental headquarters because of the intensity of 
the enemy fire. He nevertheless volunteered to 
carry the message, and by crawling several hundred 
yards through machine-gun fire he successfully exe- 
cuted his mission. Home address, T. B. Burke, 
father, Mantoneton, Ky. 

BURKE, JOHN J. . . . Second Lieutenant 
165th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 27-28, 
1918. Lieut. Burke was instructed by his regi- 
mental commander to take four men and locate the 
position of the assaulting battalion. Upon leaving 
regimental headquarters he was severely wounded 
but continued on his mission in the face of unusually 
heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He succeeded 
in locating the battalion only after four hours' 
search, constantly under fire, whereupon he re- 



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turned and reported to his regimental commander. 
Home address, Mrs. Patrick Collins, cousin, lis 
Berwyn Street, Roselle Park, N. J. 

BURKE, WALTER F. . . Private (First Class) 
Medicul Detachment, 311th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Vieville-en-Haye, 
France, September 25-26, 1918. During an extreme 
shelling Pvt. Burke cared for the wounded, al- 
though exposed at all times to the hazard of the 
rain of shells. He was stunned by the concussion of 
a high-explosive shell, which killed men on both 
sides of him, but he continued until ordered to the 
aid post. He volunteered and returned to the lines 
to relieve a comrade who had fallen from exhaus- 
tion. Home address, Mrs. Mary C. Burke, mother, 
362 Main Street, Orange, N. J. 

BURKS, CHARLES R Private 

Deceased. Company I, 165th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Sergy, northeast 
of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 30, 1918. During 
the midday attack on Sergy, after all the run- 
ners had Iseen exhausted and many men had been 
killed or wounded, Pvt. Burks volunteered to take a 
message to a neighboring unit through violent bom- 
bardment and machine-gun fire. He was killed by 
a machine-gun bullet while on his way with the 
message. Next of kin, John Burks, father, Malvern, 
Iowa. 

BURKS, JAMES B. . . Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. Company D, 113th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Etraye Ridge, 
France, October 23, 1918. Having gone out from 
his position under heavy machine-gun fire in an 
effort to establish liaison with the unit on his right. 
Lieutenant Burks encountered an enemy patrol. 
In the combat which followed, he was killed, after 
he had killed several of his adversaries. Next of kin, 
Mrs. R. H. Burks, mother, 130 Twenty-ninth 
Street, Newport News, Va. 

BURLEIGH, NELSON Private 

Company E, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, northeast of Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. Although 
severely wounded, he crawled to an exposed and 
dangerous place where a comrade lay seriously in- 
jured and rendered first aid, thereby saving his com- 
rade's life. Home address, Eugene Burleigh, 
father, 129 Oakland Avenue, Flint, Mich. 

BURNES, JOHN F Captain 

Deceased. 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
attack on Bois de Belleau June 12, 1918, he was 
badly wounded, but completed the disposition of 
his platoon under violent fire. The injuries which 
he sustained in the performance of this self-sacri- 
ficing duty later caused his death. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Jacob Keigler, sister, 245 Sly Avenue, Corn- 
ing, N. Y. 

BURNETT, CLIFTON .... Sergeant 
1st Division, Headquarters 1st Infantry Brigade. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Montre- 
f-igne, France, October 9, 1918. On October 9, Ser- 
geant Burnett volunteered and established liaison 
between battalion commanders and brigade head- 
quarters, under heavy artillery and machine-gun 
fire. On the same day he twice volunteered and car- 
ried messages and acting as guide across fields sub- 
jected to shell and machine-gun fire. He repeatedly 
repaired telephone wires when no lineman were 
available and continued this work through shell fire 
and gas bombardment, although four of the men 
working with him were wounded. Home address, 
James C. Burnett, Pilgrim, Texas. 

BURNS, HAROLD . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 308th Battery, Trench Artillery, 158th 



Field Artillery Brigade. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Brabant sur Meuse, France, Octo- 
ber 23, 1918. In the open, under direct fire from 
the enemy machine guns and artillery, Lieut. Burns 
went from gun to gun of his platoon, encouraging his 
men to continued effort. Gassed, he refused to be 
evacuated, but remained in command of his platoon 
until after the action, when he gave first aid to the 
wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. L. P. Godwin, 
mother, 812 Tyler Street, Gary, Ind. 

BURNS, JAMES S. D. . Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. 101st Field Artillery, attached to 
the 88th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Fismes, France, August 11, 1918, 
together with John W. Jordan, second lieutenant, 
7th Field Artillery; obseverer; Roger W. Hitchcock, 
second lieutenant, pilot; Louis G. Bernheimer, firso 
heutenant, pilot; Philip R. Babcock, first lieutenant, 
pilot; Joseph A. Palmer, second lieutenant, 15th 
Field Artillery, observer; Joel H. McClendon, de- 
ceased, first lieutenant, pilot; and Charles W. Plum- 
mer, deceased, second lieutenant, 101st Field Ar- 
tillery, all attached to the same squadron. 

Under the protection of three pursuit planes, all 
carrying a pilot and observer, Lieuts. Bernheimer 
and Jordan, in charge of a photo plane, carried out 
successfully a hazardous photographic mission over 
the enemy's lines to the River Aisne. The four 
American ships were attacked by 12 enemy battle 
planes. Lieut. Bernheimer, by coolly and skillfully 
maneuvering his ship, and Lieut. Jordan, by ac- 
curate operation of his machine gun, in spite of 
wounds in the shoulder and leg, aided materially in 
the victory which came to the American ships, and 
returned safely with 36 valuable photographs. 

The pursuit plane operated by Lieut. Hitchcock 
and Lieut. Burns was disabled while these two 
officers were fighting effectively. Lieut. Burns was 
mortally wounded and his body jammed the con- 
trols. After a headlong fall of 2,500 meters, Lieut. 
Hitchcock succeeded in regaining control of this 
plane and piloted it back to the airdrome. 

Lieuts. McClendon and Plummer were shot down 
and killed after a vigorous combat with five of the 
enemy planes. Lieuts. Babcock and Palmer, by 
gallant and skillful fighting, aided in driving off the 
German planes and were materially responsible for 
the successful execution of the photographic mis- 
sion. Next of kin, Mrs. Z. J. Burns, 121 
Featherbed Lane, New York City. 

BURNS, JOSEPH W Sergeant 

Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-Saint Georges, 
France, October 15, 1918. Assisted by another 
soldier, Sergt. Burns voluntarily went to the aid of a 
comrade, who was lying in front of his Lines, 
and ill full view of the enemy. After administering 
first aid, they succeeded in bringing the wounded 
man to safety. Home address, Eugene Burns, 
brother, 711 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

BURNS, MYRON D Private 

Deceased. Company F, 7th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Fossoy, France, 
July 15, 1918. Although suffering intense agony 
from severe wounds, Pvt. Burns killed eight of the 
enemy with his rifle and bayonet and then crawled 
about for two days before being picked up. He 
died shortly after from his wounds. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Jennie Douglass, mother, Eldred, Pa. 

BURNS, THOMAS V Private 

Company E, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 18, 
1918. He fearlessly sprang to the assistance of a 
French officer and helped him, under fire, remove a 
wounded French soldier from a burning tank which 
had been struck by a shell. Afterwards, seeing a 
gap in the firing line, he collected four men, dashed 
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which he held the line until the arrival of reinforce- 
ments. He then rejoined his platoon, where he 
rendered valuable service during the remainder of 
the battle. Home address, Mrs. John F. Burns, 
mother, 1808 Sanderson Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 

BURR. GEORGE E. . Sergeant (First Class) 
Company C, 107th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
France, August 2, 1918. Sergt. Burr, in charge of 
a detachment, strung wire far in advance of the 
front lines, working through a heavy artillery fire, to 
the point where the regimental post of command 
was to be situated, 100 yards from the enemy line. 
When he was ordered to leave one man at the in- 
strument, while the rest of the detachment returned 
to the rear, Sergt. Burr himself volunteered, and 
remained alone at this dangerous position. Home 
address, Mrs. George W. Burr, 1036 Second Street, 
Milwaukee, Wis. 

BURR, JOHN G Mechanic 

Company A, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Raiville, France, November 
9, 1918. As mechanic Burr was administering first 
aid to a wounded comrade during a raid, they were 
attacked by several of the enemy. Undaunted by 
this superior force. Mechanic Burr succeeded in 
killing four and driving off the others, thereby set- 
ting a conspicuous example of courage and coolness. 
Home address, Mrs. James Burr, mother, 623 West 
Virginia Avenue, Effingham, 111. 

BURRELL, REUBEN Private 

Machine Gun Company, 371st Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Champagne 
sector, France, September 30, 1918. Pvt. Burrell, 
although painfully wounded in the knee, refused 
to be evacuated, stating that if he went to the rear 
there would not be enough left for his group to 
function. Home address, Nathan Burrell, father, 
Lanexa, New Kent County, Va. 

BURROUGHS, FRANK ALVERT . Sergeant 
Machine Gun Company, 118th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near La Haie 
Meneresse, France, October 17, 1918. When his 
platoon commander was wounded and all the non- 
commissioned officers had become casualties, under 
a heavy enemy barage which fell upon his company, 
killing or wounding more than a third of the men, 
Sergt. Burroughs, then a private, reorganized the 
platoon under the heavy shell fire, directed the 
evacuation of the wounded, and then led the one 
remaining gun team forward, displaying remarkable 
coolness and initiative. Next of kin, Miss Pearl 
Burroughs, sister, Watauga, S. D. 

BURT, BYRON T. Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
Aviation Section, observer Balloon Section. For 
repeated acts of heroism in action near Gricourt, 
France, August 4-11, near Sommedieue, France, 
September 16, and near Avocourt, France, October 
1, 1918. On each of these occasions, Lieut. Burt 
remained with his balloon, making important 
observations of the enemy's positions and directing 
our artillery fire, until his balloon was set on fire by 
incendiary bullets from enemy aircraft. On one 
occasion he refused to jump until his companion, a 
student observer, was safely away. Home address, 
Mrs. Byron T. Burt, 108 West Seventy-third Street, 
New York, N. Y. 

BURTON, EDWARD A. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 12Sth Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 1, 
1918. Lieut. Burton was mortally wounded while 
carrying a wounded man from a position exposed 
to artillery and machine-gun fire, but, regardless 
of his own suffering, he persisted in his task until 
he had placed the wounded man in a place of safety. 



Lieut. Burton died while being evacuated. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Charles W. Burton, mother, Hillsboro, 
Wis. 

BURTON, MILTON G Sergeant 

Company E, 316th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
tember 28, 1918. While attached to an Infantry 
unit, Sergt. Burton evidenced great bravery in 
bringing in four severely wounded men from the 
front lines to the dressing station. After reaching 
dressing station he immediately administered first 
aid to the men, being continually exposed to the 
machine-gun and sniper fire. Home address, Mrs. 
Milton G. Burton, wife, 765 Iglebart Avenue, St. 
Paul, Minn. 

BUSCH GEORGE L Sergeant 

Company D, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Remonville, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Sergt. Busch's company was waiting 
at its first objective for the barrage to advance, 
when five enemy machine guns opened fire on it 
from a point in front of the barrage. Realizing the 
gravity of the situation Sergt. Busch led a combat 
group from his platoon with exceptional skill and 
bravery through the barrage to the flank of the 
enemy position and silenced the machine guns, cap- 
turing prisoners from their crews. While returning 
through the barrage, he was knocked down by 
concussion from a bursting shell, but he immediate- 
ly arose and led his men back to the platoon. Home 
address, Henry Busch, father, Troy, Mo. 

BUSCH MAN, JEROME .... Sergeant 
Company G, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 
18, 1918. With John Rockwell, private, William 
F. Rockwell, private; Alfred Shimampwski, private; 
and Watzlaw Viniarsky, private; all of the same 
company, Sergt. Buschman distinguished himself 
by attacking a party of more than 60 Germans and, 
in an intense and desperate hand-to-hand fight, 
succeeded in kUling 22 men and capturing 40 men 
and five machine guns. Home address, Martin J. 
Buschman, brother, St. Charles, Mo. 

BUSH, ALDEN Corporal 

Deceased. Company C, 125th Infantry. During 
the attack on and capture of the village of Cierges, 
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, August 1, 
1918, Corpl. Bush was fatally wounded. In spite 
of his wound he struggled forward, urging on and 
inspiring his men, and keeping up with the attack- 
ing wave until he fell. Next of kin, R. E. Bush, 
father, Roxford, Mich. 

BUSH, GARRET Corporal 

Company A, 26th Infantry. During the fighting 
near Soissons, France, July 19-21, 1918, he repeat- 
edly passed through shell and machine-gun fire to 
locate dangerous enemy positions. Home address, 
E. B. Thomson, friend, R. F. D. No. 2, Shoyenne, 
N. D. 

BUSH, HERMAN L. . . . First Sergeant 
Company B, 102d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 25, 1918. Sergt. Bush, learning 
that an officer was lying wounded in both legs in a 
zone of heavy machine-gun fire, immediately left 
a position of shelter, went to his aid, and succeeded 
in bringing the officer back to a place of safety. 
Home address, Mrs. Esther Bush, mother, 117 
Elmo Street, Dorchester, Mass. 

BUSHING, GEORGE A Private 

Company G, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
8, 1918. Pvt. Bushing observed a severely wound- 
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road heavily shelled by artillery and machine-gun 
enfilading fire. Pvt. Bushing voluntarily went out 
and carried this soldier to a place of safety. Home 
address, Dick Bushing, Plainfield, Iowa. 

BUSHNELL, THEODORE K. .... 

Second Lieutenant 

Second Machine Gun Battalion. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near F16ville, France, 
October 5, 1918. Lieut. Bushnell showed except- 
ional bravery by remaining with his platoon after 
being wounded. He refused evacuation until he 
received a second wound, the nature of which de- 
manded his immediate return to the rear. Home 
address, Geo. A. Bushnell, father, 1361 Fillmore 
Street, Denver, Colo. 

BUSK, J. R Second Lieutenant 

38th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion east of Chateau-Thierry, France, June 17, 1918. 
Despite the coldness of the water, the swiftness of 
the current, and the presence of the enemy on the 
opposite bank. Lieutenant Busk completed a per- 
sonal reconnaissance of the enemy's position by 
swimming the River Marne, after which he took a 
patrol across the river in boats, and obtained valu- 
able information regarding the movements of the 
enemy. Home address, Ferd T. Bush, father, 301 
Produce Exchange, New York City. 

BUTCHER, GEORGE S Captain 

Deceased. 111th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 27, 1918. Hearing a call for help 
from a neighboring platoon of another company, 
whose men were all casualties, Capt. Butcher 
quickly made his way there, manned the guns, and 
kept up a stsady fire until he was himself killed by 
a shell. His action was purely voluntary; but, 
realizing the necessity of opening fire immediately, 
he disregarded his own safety in order to protect 
others, displaying the most heroic self-sacrifice. 
Next of kin, Mr. Charles R. Butcher, father, 201 
Bellevue Avenue, Upper Montclair, N. J. 

BUTCHER, ORA LEE Private 

Company M, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Mort Mare, near 
Flarey, France, September 12, 1918. Pvt. Butcher, 
on duty as an observer at battalion headquarters, 
twice volunteered to carry important messages 
from his battalion commander to company com- 
manders. In so doing he passed through heavy 
barrages. Home address, Mrs. Bettie Butcher, 
mother, R. F. D. 2, Pattonsburg, Mo. 

BUTCHER, THOMAS W. . . . Corporal 
Company C, 359th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Villers-devant-Dun, France, 
November 2,1918. Having been wounded in the 
back by a machine-gun bullet, Corpl. Butcher led 
his squad through heavy machine-gun fire, cap- 
turing three guns and capturing or killing all of the 
crews. Home address, L. M. Butcher, father, 1825 
Fairmont Avenue, Fort Worth, Tex. 

BUTLER, CHARLIE Private 

Machine Gun Company, 37l8t Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ardeuil, 
France, September 29, 1918. With three other 
soldiers, Pvt. Butler crawled 200 yards ahead of our 
lines under violent machine-gun fire and rescued 
an officer who was lying mortally wounded in a 
shell hole. Home address, Amanda Butler, mother, 
McComb, Miss. 

BUTLER, EMORY L Corporal 

Company K, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Becoming separated from his platoon 
during the advance, he continued 500 yards beyond 



the objective, and, although there were several en- 
emy machine-guns near him, he went to a dugout 
and forced the 35 occupants to come out and surren- 
der. He was soon joined by other members of his 
platoon and aided in cleaning out other nearby dug- 
outs, displaying absolute disregard of danger. Home 
address, Mrs. Sallie M. Butler, mother, R. F. D. 1, 
Landis, N. C. 

BUTLER, JAMES S Sergeant 

Company F, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
3, 1918. While leading a daylight patrol into the 
Bois Moirey to ascertain the enemy's position, 
Sergt. Butler volunteered and advanced alone into 
a machine-gun nest to draw fire. He went forward 
until fired upon by enemy machine guns and snipers. 
He then crawled back and reported the position of 
the enemy to his battalion commander. Home ad- 
dress, Louis Butler, father, Keene, N. H. 

BUTLER. RICHARD Private 

Deceased. Company D, 102d Machine Gun 
Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. Pvt. 
Butler volunteered to accompany a party whose 
mission was to bomb a hostile machine-gun em- 
placement. Under heavy shell fire he approached 
to within 30 feet of the emplacement, when he was 
fired upon from loopholes in a stone wall. Working 
his way behind the wall, this courageous soldier en- 
filaded the enemy with rifle fire and effected their 
capture. While he was disarming prisoners he was 
shot and mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Johanna Butler, 178 East Street, New Haven, Conn. 

BUTLER, WILLIAM Sergeant 

Company L, 369th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Maison de Champagne, 
France, August 18, 1918. Sergt. Butler broke up a 
German raiding party which had succeeded in 
entering our trenches and capturing some of our 
men. With an automatic rifle he killed four of the 
raiding party and captured or put to fhght the re- 
mainder of the invaders. Home address, Mrs. 
Jennie Butler, 403 Water Street, Salisbury, Md. 

BUTTERFIELD, CLARK .... Sergeant 
Company B, 13th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
October 14, 1918. Leaving his shelter in a shallow 
machine-gun emplacement, and accompanying an 
officer, Sergt. Butterfield ventured forth through a 
most intense fire, to the aid of a wounded officer, 
and assisted in carrying him a distance of 170 yards 
to safety. Home address. Miss Elizabeth Butter- 
field, sister, 513 Nicollet Street, Minneapolis, Minn. 

BUTTERFIELD, OLIN J. . . . Corporal 
Company C, 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. 
M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. When our 
advance infantry was forced to withdraw, Corpl. 
Butterfield's machine-gun crew refused to with- 
draw, but calmly set up their machine gun. The 
gun was upset by a bursting hand grenade, which 
also injured Corpl. Butterfield and another member 
of the squad. Despite their injuries they immediate- 
ly reset the gun and opened fire on the advancing 
Germans when 20 feet distant, causing the Germans 
to break and retreat in disorder. Home address, 
Carohne Butterfield, mother, 1112 Ogden Street, 
Denver, Colo. 

BYAM, OLIVER P. . . Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel Heights, France, Octo- 
ber 11, 1918. Upon his own initiative Lieutenant 
Byam moved his machine-gun platoon through 
heavy artillery and machine-gun fire 400 meters in 
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on the enemy, who was holding up our advance, dis- 
playing exceptional bravery in holding this position 
against several hostile attacks. This officer was 
later killed by machine-gun fire while leading a pat- 
rol to the enemy's line. Next of kin, O. L. Byam, 
father, Sioux Rapids, Iowa. 

BYINGTON, RUSSELL P. 

.Private (First Class) 
Company I, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. During the operations against the 
Hindenburg line, he was wounded early in the action 
but continued to advance with his company, and 
declined to go to the rear for medical treatment. 
Later in the engagement he was killed by a machine- 
gun bullet. His gallantry and bravery and ab- 
solute disregard for his personal safety was a 
splendid example to all ranks. Home address. Dr. 
C. P. Bvington, father, 37 Croton Avenue, Ossin- 
ing, N. Y. 

BYRD, DANIEL B. . . . First Lieutenant 
Company F, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Escaufourt, France, October 
10, 1918. Leading a small detachment under heavy 
fire, while the regiment was making an advance, he 
encountered stiff resistance which threatened to 
cut his detachment from the main line. By his 
utter disregard of the great danger, and the prompt 
placing of his automatic rifles, he made it pcssible 
for his detachment to return to the lines. He was 
wounded by shrapnel, but he remained with the 
men until ordered to the rear by his commanding 
officer. Home address, W. J. Byrd, brother, 
Fayetteville, N. C. 

BYRD, MACK C First Sergeant 

Company D, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Belleau, France, 
June 3, 1918. Although badly wounded and suffer- 
ing intense pain, Sergt. Byrd refused evacuation, 
remaining and assisting his commanding officer 
throughout the operations. Home address, Frank 
W. Byrd, brother, Zeigler Street, Winston-Salem, 
N. C. 

BYRD, WOODIE E Bugler 

Company E, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Samogneux, France, October 
15, 1918. This soldier displayed notable bravery 
in successfully carrying messages to the right 
flank of his company after four other soldiers had 
been killed or wounded in attempting to carry out 
this mission. Home address, L. R. Byrd, Portner- 
folk, Va. 

BYRNE, JAMES J Private 

Company D, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Consenvoye, France, 
October 10, 1918. While the advance of his platoon 
was being held up by machine-gun fire from a tree, 
Pvt. Byrne made his way through heavy and con- 
stant fire, to a position from which he was able to 
kill the gunner and rout the remainder of the enemy. 
His valiant action made possible the further ad- 
vance of his platoon without serious loss. Home 
address, Mrs. Bessie Byrne, mother, 127 West Lee 
Street, Baltimore, Md. 

BYRNS, ROBERT A. . . . First Lieutenant 
107th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Venduille, France, September 29, 1918. 
Lieut. Byrns, although himself wounded, reorgan- 
ized his company after the captain was killed and 
led it forward in the face of intense machine-gun 
fire until he was wounded a second time. His 
splendid courage and gallant conduct set an in- 
soiring example to all ranks. Home address, Mrs. 
R. L. Jaques, sister, Lafayette, Ind. 



BYRON, THOMAS F Sergeant 

Company C, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Hilaire, France, Septem- 
ber 22, 1918. Assisted by another soldier Sergt. 
Byron rushed a machine-gun nest, which had been 
firing on their patrol. They succeeded in killing 
the crew. Home address, Mrs. H. Grennier, sister, 
122 South View Street, Waterbury, Conn. 

BYRUM, JOHN C First Sergeant 

Company E, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Although he was wounded at the 
very start of the attack, Sergt. Byrum continued 
with the advance, reorganizing scattered units and 
leading them back to the Unes. Later his arm was 
shot off, but he steadfastly refused evacuation until 
loss of blood so weakened him that he was taken 
to the rear. Home address, Mrs. K. E. Byrum, 
mother, Edenton, N. C. 

CABLE, ROBERT B. . . . First Sergeant 
Company M, 117th Infantry. For repeated acts 
of extraordinary heroism in action near Monbrebain 
and Busigny, France, October 7-17, 1918. Leading 
two platoons of his company, after the officers had 
become casualties, Sergt. Cable effectively cleared 
the ground on the right flank of the company of ma- 
chine-gun nests, capturing two guns. Later in the 
day he took command of the company, when no 
officers remained with it, and continued to be in 
charge for a week, in which time he led his own 
men in six attacks, inspiring them by his fearlessness. 
On October 9 he led an attack on the town of 
Busigny, charging across an open field in the face 
of heavy machine-gun fire from the houses of the 
village and clearing the town of the enemy. This 
gallant soldier was later wounded while leading two 
platoons against an enemy machine-gun nest. 
Home address. James A. Cable, Maryville, Tenn. 

CADDLE, JAMES Private 

Company B, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, 
August 23-25, 1918. Pvt. Caddie, a battalion run- 
ner, displayed exceptional bravery in carrying 
numerous messages under heavy artillery fire to 
the front line positions, crossing the Vesle River 
and proceeding for more than a kilometer in plain 
view of the enemy, over terrain which was contin- 
ually bombarded with gas and high explosive 
shells. Home address, Mrs. Walter J. Caddie, 
mother, 61 West 9Sth Street, New York, N. Y. 

CAGLE, THOMAS G. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company L, 117th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Poncheaux, 
France, October 7, 1918. When part of the line 
had been halted by heavy fire from three machine- 
gun nests, Pvt. Cagle and Corpl. George W. Spears, 
armed only with rifles and bayonets, rushed the 
nearest hostile position, and, of the crew of six, kill- 
ed three and put the remainder to ffight. Being 
unable to advance on two other guns because of 
their heavy fire, these two soldiers then opened fire 
with their rifles and forced the remainder of the 
crew of approximately 12 to abandon the position, 
after two of their number had been killed and two 
wounded. Pvt. Cagle was wounded in this action, 
but he declined to be evacuated, and shortly after- 
wards was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Addie Cagle, 
wife, Lenoir City, Tenn. 

CAHILL, HARRY F Captain 

18th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Soissons, France, July 18-22, 1918. He 
was at all times regardless of personal safety and 
commanded successively a platoon, a company, 
and a battalion, carrying again and again his com- 
mand through heavy fire to all assigned objectives 
by sheer leadership and personal example. With a 
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valuable information concerning the enemy posi- 
tions. Home address, Mrs. Kathenne CaUahan, 
mother, Brisbane, Skibbereen, County Cork. 
Ireland. 

CALLARD, ARTHUR Private 

Company A, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne-Aux-arnes, 
France, October 3, 1918. While on duty as a com- 
pany runner Pvt. Callard carried a message 
through two barrages to regimental commanders. 
a wide front under intense bombardment and 
against the pressure of enemy infantry. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Mary Cahill, mother, 61 South Fuller- 
ton, Avenue, Montclair, N. J. 

CAHILL, WILLIAM J Private 

Company D, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de la Cote Lemont, 
France, October 3, and the Bois de Fay, France, 
October 9, 1918. On October 3, while acting in the 
capacity of company runner, Pvt. Cahill carried 
messages to two platoons of his company, through 
a heavy fire of machine guns and snipers. He 
successfully delivered the messages, after crawling 
for a distance of 400 yards. On October 9, in com- 
pany with one other runner, he delivered messages 
to a platoon which was engaged in combat liaison 
duty in the Bois de Fay, passing through a severe 
artillery fire while in the execution of this mission. 
Home address, Mrs. Agnes Cahill, wife, 26 Stack- 
pole Street, Lowell, Mass. 

CAIN, CHARLES Corporal 

Company D, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres et St. Georges, 
France, October 15, 1918. Volunteering for the 
mission. Corporal Cain exposed himself in the open 
to heavy shell and machine-gun fire to obtain am- 
munition for his company, after all on hand had 
been exhausted. He made repeated trips over the 
battlefield to gather ammunition from the bodies of 
the dead, until his entire company had been sup- 
plied. Home address. Miss A. Cain, sister, 3 Moody 
Street, Waltham, Mass. 

CAIN, JAMES S Sergeant 

Company C, 5th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Meadah Farm, 
France, October 4-6, 1918. Accompanied by 
another soldier, Sergt. Cain left the shelter of his 
trench under heavy shell fire to render assistance 
to soldiers buried by the explosion of a shell. Short- 
ly after he left cover again to go to the assistance 
of other members of his section wounded by shell 
fire. On October 6 he was wounded by machine- 
gun fire in the performance of his duty. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Elizabeth F. Ryan, sister, 126 Oakwood, 
Avenue, Troy, N. Y. 

CAIN, LYLE B Private 

Company K, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 10, 
1918. Pvt. Cain, with one other soldier, volunteer- 
ed and went to the rescue of a wounded man from 
another regiment and returned through heavy 
machine-gun and shell fire, bringing the wounded 
man to his own trench. Home address, Roy B. 
Cain, father, 843 Methon Street, Wenatchie, Wash. 

CAIN, ROBERT S Captain 

111th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in the 
Bold de Chateau Diable, west of Fismettes, August 
11-12, 1918. Armed with a Chauchat rifle, he per- 
sonally led the advance elements of the line, driv- 
ing the enemy before him and clearing the above 
forest south of the railroad and north of the Vesle 
River, along the Rhoims-Rouen road. By person- 
ally exposing himself on the railroad, he maintained 
liaison at great personal risk. In all of this, he dis- 
played sterling qualities of leadership and fearless- 
ness beyond that required to perform the duties of 



his office. Home address, Mrs. Robert S. Cain, 
Penn Avenue and Main Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

CALDWELL, E. N Major 

16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. 
When his company met with enemy machine-gun 
fire of such intensity that the success of the opera- 
tion was threatened, Maj. Caldwell (then Captain) 
disregarding personal danger, walked up and down 
the front line, designating targets to his men and 
encouraging them. He then led an automatic 
rifle squad, proceeding two hundred yards ahead 
of the line, and captured an enemy machine gun. 
Home address, Mrs. E. N. Caldwell, Watertown, 
Wis. 

CALDWELL, GEORGE S. S. . . . Private 
Company G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. In order to stop artillery fire which was 
causing heavy losses in our ranks, Pvt. Caldwell, 
with another soldier, rushed 300 yards to the front 
attacked a machine-gun strong point and a 77- 
millimeter artillery gun, captured the position and 
the gun, killed 2 and captured 13 of the enemy. 
Home address, Cirus W. Caldwell, 900 North Evans 
Avenue, Mckeesport. Pa. 

CALDWELL, GEORGE W. . . . Sergeant 
Medical Detachment 76th Field Artillery. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near la Trinite 
Ferme, France, July 15, 1918. Although suflfering 
from a severe gassing, received after his mask had 
been shot away by the fragment of a shell, Sergt. 
Caldwell continued through the heavy shelling 
to administer aid to the wounded. Home address, 
Phillip Caldwell, father, Montcalm Street, Lake 
George, N. Y. 

CALHOUN, GROVER W Private 

Deceased. Company B, 3d Machine Gun Bat- 
talion. He distinguished himself near Soissons, 
France, by exceptional coolness and heroic hand- 
ling of his gun. While under intense fire he in- 
flicted heavy casualties on the enemy, thereby 
materially aiding the advance, and was killed on 
July 19, 1918, while seeking an advantageous posi- 
tion during the advance of that date. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Salhe Calhoun, Morgan, Ga. 

CALL, DONALD M Corporal 

Now Second Lieutenant. Company B, 344th 
Battalion, Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Varennes, France, September 26, 
1918. During an operation against enemy machine- 
gun nests west of Varennes, Corpl. Call was in a 
tank when half the turret was knocked off by a 
direct artillery hit. Chocked by gas from the high- 
explosive shell, he left the tank and took cover in a 
shell hole 30 yards away. Seeing that an officer 
did not follow, and thinking he might be alive, 
Corpl. Call returned to the tank under intense 
machine-gun and shell fire, and carried him to the 
shell hole. Here he administered first aid, and then 
carried the officer over a mile, under machine-gua 
and sniper fire, to safety. Home address, Edward 
P. Call, father, New Y ork City. 

CALLAHAN, WILLIAM .... Sergeant 
Company E, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Re-villon, France, September 
9, 1918. In order to clean out an enemy machine- 
gun nest which was holding up the advance of his 
company Sergt. Callahan volunteered and, with an 
officer crawled through the enemy wire into his 
lines, killed two of the enemy; and, although their 
position was discovered and the area was swept by 
niachine-gun fire, he remained with the officer, 
killed an enemy machine gunner, and drove another 
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By his act many casualties were avoided. Home 
address, Noe R. Callard, 130 Spring Street, Fall 
River, Mass. 

CALLEN, NATHANIEL ERNEST . . Major 
117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Molain, France, October 17, 1918. 
While leading his battalion into advanced positions, 
Maj. Callen made personal reconnaissance of the 
territory ahead of his troops in order to locate 
strongly held machine-gun nests, which were hold- 
ing up the advance of his battalion. On several 
occasions he personally superintended the cleaning 
out of machine-gun nests. Throughout the engage- 
ment he was subjected to continuous machine-gun, 
sniper, trench mortar, and artillery fire, but con- 
tinued his work, setting an excellent example of 
courage and bravery. Home address, Mrs. Na- 
thaniel E. Callen, wife, Greenville, S. C. 

CALLEWAERT, ALBERIS .... Private 
Deceased. Headquarters Company, 58th Infan- 
try. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Chezy, France, July 18, 1918, near La Pre Farm, 
August 4, 1918; and near Bois de Fays, September 
28, 1918. Facing heavy fire, he carried ammunition 
from regimental headquarters to the companies of 
the assaulting battalion, returning with prisoners. 
In a later engagement, he carried and laid wire 
while under heavy fire from snipers, machine-guns 
and artillery, thus maintaining telephonic communi- 
cation with the front line companies. Subsequent- 
ly, while endeavoring to establish telephonic com- 
munications, he was kiUed while carrying wire 
across ground swept by machine guns and artillery. 
Next of kin. Constant Callewaert, father, Taylor 
Road, North Detroit, Mich. 

CALVIN, HARRY L Captain 

12th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Tigny, France, July 21, 1918. With 
utter disregard for personal danger, he passed for 
200 yards under intense artillery and machine-gun 
fire to rescue a wounded officer. Finding the wound- 
ed oflficer could only be moved on a stretcher, he 
placed him in a shell hole and started back for one. 
He was severely wounded in the head, falling uncon- 
scious. Recovering a half hour later, he tried to go 
back to rescue the wounded officer, but again fell 
senseless. Home address, Harry Calvin, father, 
2017 Caton Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

CAMILL, HARVEY E Private 

Company M, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Breuilles, France, October 
10, 1918. After seeing several other runners fail 
in the attempt to get through the barrage, Pvt. 
Camill volunteered and carried a message through 
the violent barrage to his battalion commander. 
During the entire action of October 6-13, he per- 
formed most valiant service in maintaining liaison 
between his company and battalion headquarters. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary Camill, mother, Coha- 
sett, Minn. 

CAMPBELL, ALEXANDER . . . Sergeant 
Company I, 309th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Rembercourt, France, Septem- 
ber 23, 1918. A shell landed in an observation post 
occupied by Sergeant Campbell and two other sol- 
diers, seriously wounding all three. Though he 
himself had been struck in seven places, this soldier 
placed both his companions under shelter and then 
walked through the barrage to company headquar- 
ters, where he sent stretcher bearers to the assistance 
of his wounded comrades, before securing first aid 
for himself. Home address, Mrs. Frank Campbell, 
mother, R. F. D. 9, Lockport. N. Y. 

CAMPBELL, DOUGLAS . First Lieutenant 

94th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action on May 19, 1918. He at- 



tacked an enemy biplane at an altitude of 4,500 
meters, east of Flirey, France. He rushed to the 
attack, but after shooting a few rounds his gun 
jammed. Undeterred by this accident he maneuv- 
ered so as to protect himself, corrected the jam in 
rnidair, and returned to the assault. After a short, 
violent action, the enemy plane took fire and 
crashed to the earth. 

One bronze oak leaf is awarded Lieut. Campbell for 
each of the following acts of extraordinary heroism 
in action. On May 27, 1918, he encountered three 
enemy monoplanes at an altitude of 3,000 meters 
over Montsec, France. Despite the superior 
strength of the enemy, he promptly attacked, and 
fighting a briUiant battle, shot down one German 
machine, which fell in three pieces, and drove the 
other two well within the enemy lines. On May 28, 
1918, he saw six German Albatrose aeroplanes flying 
toward him at an altitude of 2,000 meters, near 
Bois Rata, France. Regardle.ss of personal danger, 
he immediately attacked, and by skillful maneuver- 
ing and accurate operation of his machine gun he 
brought one plane down in flames and drove the 
other five back into their own lines. On May 31, 
1918, he took the offensive against two German 
planes at an altitude of 2,500 meters over Liron- 
ville, France, shot down one of them, and pursued 
the other far behind the German lines. On June 5, 
1918, accompanied by another pilot, he attacked 
two enemy battle planes at an altitude of 5,700 
meters over Epley, France. After a spirited combat 
he was shot through the back by a machine-gun 
bullet, but in spite of his injury he kept on fighting 
until he had forced one of the enemy planes to the 
ground, where it was destroyed by artillery fire, 
and had driven the other plane back into its own 
territory. Home address, W. W. Campbell, father, 
Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal. 

CAMPBELL, GEORGE A. . . . Captain 

Deceased. 18th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
ber 12, 1918. Capt. Campbell displayed excep- 
tional bravery, when, with three men, he preceded 
his battalion into Le Jolie Bois and captured three 
machine guns and 20 prisoners which had been 
maintaining a heavy fire upon our lines. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Annie Campbell, 38 Broad Street, Wo- 
burn, Mass. 

CAMPBELL, HARRY W Sergeant 

Company A, 7th United States Engineers. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Romagne, 
France, October 14, 1918. Sergt. Campbell, on 
patrol with two other soldiers, captured a machine 
gun and 13 prisoners, killing two others who tried 
to escape. Home address, Alva H. Campbell, 1426 
Grand Avenue, Dayton, Ohio. 

CAMPBELL, JAMES E. . Private (First Class) 
Company K, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grandpre, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. After all the regular company runners 
had become casualties, Pvt. Campbell volunteered 
as a runner, carrying a call for reinforcements 
through the enemy barrage and guiding the rein- 
forcing troops back to his company. He then aided 
in first-aid work until his company was relieved. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary Campbell, wife, 17 
Mitchell Street, Oswego, N. Y. 

CAMPBELL, JOHN A. . . Second Lieutenant 
9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3, 
1918. While in an advanced position flanked by 
machine guns and under heavy artillery fire, Lieut. 
Campbell carried a message to regimental head- 
quarters by the shortest and most direct route, 
woods occupied by the enemy. Home address, Mrs. 
Florence Campbell, wife, 1721 Glenwood Road, 
New York, N. Y. 



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CAMPBELL, MARTIN H. . Band Sergeant 
Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Le Charmel, 
France, July 24, 1918. Sergeant Campbell, fre- 
quently requested and was granted permission to 
render aid to the wounded. Making his way into 
an open field, swept by a withering machine-gun 
fire, he rendered first-aid to many of the wounded. 
While performing this highly meritorious work, he 
himself was wounded by grenade fire. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Kate Campbell, mother, 622 Baker 
Street, Flint, Mich. 

CAMPBELL, ROBERT L. . First Lieutenant 
368th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Binarville, France, September 27, 1918. 
In the afternoon of September 27 Lieut. Campbell 
saw a runner fall wounded in the middle of a field 
swept by heavy machine-gun fire. At imminent 
peril to his own life, and in full view of the eneniy, 
he crossed the field and carried the wounded soldier 
to shelter. Home address, Mrs. Alice B. Campbell, 
wife, 913 Lindsay Street, Greensboro, N. C. 

CAMPBELL, WILLIAM E. . . . Sergeant 
Company F, 2d Battalion, 5th United States 
Marine Corps. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Blanc Mont, France, October 3-5, 1918. 
On October 3 and 4, while detailed on statistical 
work, Sergt. Campbell voluntarily assisted in giving 
first aid to the wounded. On October 5, when the 
enemy advanced within 300 yards of the dressing 
station, he took up a position in the lines, helping 
in defense. Although twice wounded, he remained 
in action under heavy fire until the enemy had been 
repulsed. Home address, John L. Campbell, father, 
810 Twenty-sixth Avenue, Tuscaloosa, Ala. 

CAMPBELL, WILLIS M Sergeant 

Company B, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near BrieuUes-sur-Meuse, France, 
September 29, 1918. Sergt. Campbell made his 
way forward im the face of annihilating fire to the 
aid of a wounded comrade who was lying exposed 
to this great hazard and carried him across an open 
field to safety. Home address, Thomas A. Camp- 
bell, father, 306 South Crawford Avenue, New 
Castle, Pa. 

CANAVAN, PATRICK Private 

Medical Detachment, 23d Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne-ft-Arnes, 
France, October 3-9, 1918. Pvt. Canavan gave aid 
to the wounded under severe shell and machine-gun 
fire, and was wounded twice before he left the field. 
He refused the aid of stretcher bearers and walked 
alone to the ambulance station. Home address, 
Coleman Flaherty, uncle, 45 Laurance Street, 
Brockton, Mass. 

CANNON, CLARENCE F. . . . Sergeant 
Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, October 
7, 1918. After being severely wounded by machine- 
gun fire he continued to lead his platoon in attack 
until he was ordered to the rear by his commanding 
officer. Home address, Mrs. Amanda Cannon, 
mother, Lenour City, Tenn. 

CANNON, JOSEPH J Private 

Infantry. For courage and self-sacrificing devo- 
tion to duty in action against the enemy April 
12, 1918, voluntarily going with one comrade 
to an advanced post in a communication trench 
and with an automatic rifle held back the ad- 
vance of the enemy until his comrade was killed 
and he himself seriously wounded. Home address, 
Mrs. Delia Cannon, mother, 349 Polasky Street, 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 



CAPEN, RALPH A. . . . First Sergeant 

Company A, 311th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
France, .September 29-October 1, 1918. On Septem- 
ber 29 Sergt. Capen voluntarily left his place of 
safety and rescued a wounded comrade and brought 
him to a place of shelter. On October 1 he volun- 
teered to assist in carrying rations to his company, 
making repeated trips through heavy artillery fire, 
and each time successfully accomplished his mis- 
sion. Home address, Benjamin F. Capen, father, 
2900 Prairie Avenue, Mattoon, 111. 

CAPEZIO, JOHN Private 

Company D, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Beaumont, France, Novem- 
ber 4, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun and 
shell fire, Pvt. Capezio led a squad in a flank attack 
on an enemy machine-gun nest, which was holding 
his company and endangering the success of its mis- 
sion. Through his coolness and bravery under fire, 
the enemy machine guns and the entire crew was 
captured. Home address, Mrs. Amelia Capezio, 
mother, 27 Seventh Ave., Newark, N. J. 

CAPPELL, MARVIN Captain 

Marine Corps, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
tober 3, 1918. Capt. Cappell visited the front line 
continually, both night and day, supervising the 
evacuation of the wounded, personally directing 
the work of the stretcher bearers, and on sev- 
eral occasions, when the fighting was most severe, 
ran forward, under intense artillery and machine- 
gun fire, and personally gave first-aid and carried in 
the wounded. Home address, J. J. Cappell, 
brother, Bunkie, La. 

CAPPS, ELIJAH A Private 

Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. In face of heavy machine-gun fire, 
Pvt. Capps, with two other soldiers, attacked and 
put out of action an enemy machine-gun post, 
capturing a German officer and three soldiers. 
Home address, Mrs. Lillie Capps, wife, R. F. D. 2, 
Princeton, N. C. 

CAPWELL, ANDREW W. . Private (First Class) 
Company C, 103d Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de la 
Brigade de Marines (Bois de Belleau), France, July 
19, 1918. Private Capwell made 19 trips from the 
wood across a field swept by heavy machine-gun fire, 
carrying to shelter 18 soldiers and one officer, who 
had been wounded. He himself was wounded next 
morning by a shell-shocked soldier whom he was 
trying to aid. Home address, Charles W. Capwell, 
father, R. F. D., Chepachet, R. I. 

CARAGEORG, SOCRATES . . . Corporal 
Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Vierzy, July 19, 1918. He 
voluntarily left shelter and went three hundred 
yards across an open field through a heavy barrage 
and procured signal rockets with which he success- 
fully directed the fire of our artillery. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Ellen Melides, sister, Henle, Crete 
Island, Greece. 

CARBAUGH, CHARLES F. . . . Private 
Company F, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action southeast of Bazoche, France, 
October 9, 1918. Pvt. Carbaugh was sent as a 
runner to direct a platoon of his company to as- 
semble and return to its position. He displayed 
unusual leadership in performing his mission by 
himself, taking command of the disorganized unit, 
getting it weU in hand, and leading it back under a 
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fusion. Home address, James P. Carbaugh, father, 
Stephens City, Va. 

CARBERRY, JAMES . . Second Lieutenant 
47th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
During the attack on Bois de Belleau, France, 
June 12, 1918, he voluntarily made two trips in the 
open under terrific fire to within 50 yards of a ma- 
chine gun and rescued, successfully, two wounded 
men. Home address, John Carberry, brother. 
General Delivery, San Diego, Cal. 

CARDER, CYRIL . . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. Company D, 16th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
July 21, 1918. Having been wounded in the back 
and arm, Lieutenant Carder refused to be evacu- 
ated, but continued to lead his platoon forward in 
the face of intense machine-gun fire, repeatedly ex- 
posing himself, with total disregard for personal 
safety, until he was killed by machine-gun fire. 
Next of kin, J. Carder, father, 249 Pine Street, 
Corning, N. Y. 

CARDWELL, HENRY WARREN . Corporal 
Company D, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Molain, France, October 
17, 1918. Having been separated from their com- 
pany in a smoke barrage, Corpl. Cardwell and Pvt. 
Lee found themselves face to face with a party of 
the enemy. Pvt. Lee brought his automatic rifle 
to his shoulder and attempted to fire, but the gun 
was jammed and would not shoot. Seeing them- 
selves covered by the gun and not knowing its con- 
dition, the Germans threw up their hands, and 
while Pvt. Lee kept the rifle at his shoulder Corpl. 
Cardwell rounded up the Germans and disarmed 
them. Their ruse resulted in the capture of 12 of 
the enemy, comprising 3 machine-gun crews. Home 
address, Buckner D. Cardwell, father, Normandy, 
Tenn. 

CARGIN, GEORGE I Private 

Company D, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. During the operations against the Hin- 
denburg line, he, with four other soldiers, left 
shelter and went forward into an open field, under 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and succeeded in 
bandaging and carrying back to our lines two 
wounded comrades. Home address, Charles Car- 
gin, father, Stalker, Pa. 

CARHART, JOSEPH B. . Second Lieutenant 
Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
July 19, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery 
in charging three machine guns with a small de- 
tachment of his men, killing the crews and cap- 
turing the guns, which were immediately turned 
on the Germans, thereby opening the line for the 
advance of his company, which had been held up by 
the enemy's fire. Home address, George Carhart, 
father, 152 West 125th Street, New York City. 

CARKENER, STUART .... Corporal 
Deceased. Headquarters Company, 76th Field 
Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Roncheres, France, July 31, 1918. Despite 
the fierce shelling to which he was subjected, Corpl. 
Carkener remained at his forward observation post 
for many hours, until killed by enemy shell fire. 
Next of kin, G. C. Carkener, father, 3677 Belle- 
view Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. 

CARLEY, VICTOR A Private 

Company D, 361st Infantry,. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 3, 
1918. He voluntarily and unhesitatingly left 
shelter under heavy shell fire and, without thought 
of personal danger, rendered first aid and carried 



a wounded comrade to a place of safety. Home 
address, Mrs. Ann Carley, sister, 4200 Spring- 
grove Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

CARLISLE, THOMAS W. . . . Sergeant 
Company D, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918; and near St. Souplet, France, October 
12, 1918. He volunteered with two comrades and 
went in advance of our lines, under heavy machine- 
gun fire, and rescued a wounded soldier. Later, 
when his platoon had been reduced to four men, he 
inspired them by his personal courage to hold their 
position till reinforcements arrived. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Bessie C. Cobb, sister, Tarboro, N. C. 

CARLSON, CHARLES G Private 

Headquarters Company, 129th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, 
France, October 17, 1918. Though he was seriously 
wounded, Pvt. Carlson succeeded in reaching his 
destination with an important message, his route 
being under heavy shell fire, through ravines filled 
with gas. Home address, Mrs. Mary Carlson, 
mother, 223 West 112th Street, Chicago, 111. 

CARLSON, EARNEST A. . . . Corpora 
4th Regimental Section, Company C, 9th Field 
Battalion, Signal Corps. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action in the Bois de Rappes, France, October 
22, 1918. Although he was almost exhausted from 
gas and fatigue, Corpl. Carlson remained on duty 
throughout the day and night, laying telephone 
lines from the regimental relay station to the front 
lines through heavy barrage fire from artillery and 
machine guns. Next of kin, Elna Carlson, 907 
Franklin Avenue, Houston, Tex. 

CARLSON, EMIL . . Private (First Class) 
Company A, 128th Infantry. For repeated acts 
of extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
France, August 1, 1918; and near Gesnes, France, 
October 14, 1918. During an attack near Cierges, 
Private Carlson, assisted by two comrades, repeat- 
edly exposed himself to enemy machine-gun and 
artillery fire, in order to assist the wounded to the 
first-aid station. On October 14, in the Meuse- 
Argonne offensive, when the advance of his com- 
pany was held up by enemy machine-gun fire, he 
advanced in attacking a machine-gun nest, until all 
the members of the squad were killed except him- 
self. He then pushed on alone and killed one of the 
enemy. His rifle becoming jammed and useless, he 
continued to advance and succeeded in capturing 
the two guns, together with the crew, consisting of 
eight men. Home address, Mrs. Esther Carlson, 
mother, Merrillan, Wis. 

CARLSON, GUSTUS H. . . . Sergeant 

Company B, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 15, 
1918. Sergt. Carlson showed extraordinary courage 
and bravery in going beyond our front line under 
heavy machine-gun fire and bringing back two 
wounded comrades. Home address, Mrs. Carlson, 
mother, 10 Apple Street, Framingham, Mass. 

CARLSON, SWEN Private 

Company M, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in Meuse-Argonne, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918. On his own initiative, he crawled 
out with three other soldiers across an open field 
for two hundred yards, subject the while to intense 
artillery and machine-gun fire, to flank three ma- 
chine-gun emplacements, which were holding up 
the advance. With his comrades Pvt. Carlson kill- 
ed seven of the enemy and captured twenty-three 
prisoners. Home address, E. T. Carlson, father, 
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CARLSON, WALTER C. . Second Lieutenant 
117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Geneve, France, October 9, 1918. Re- 
maining on duty after being wounded in the shoul- 
der by a shell fragment, Lieut. Carlson aided the 
advance of his battalion by leading his platoon in 
flanking attacks on machine-gun nests. He ad- 
vanced with his men for 400 yards across a field 
heavily swept by machine-gun fire to a railroad em- 
bankment and held the position for more than 
an hour; reinforcements were prevented from 
reaching him by the intense fire. By his courage 
and determination in maintaining this position he 
protected the flank of his battalion and made pos- 
sible its further advance. On October 17, near La 
Sille River, this oflBcer was knocked down and 
wounded by a bursting shell; when he recovered he 
moved forward with his platoon until weakness 
compelled his evacuation. Home address, Mrs. 
A. M. Carlson, mother, 5400 Iowa Street, Chicago, 

m. 

CARMER, JOHN W Corporal 

Company H, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Audenarde, Belgium, November 
1, 1918. Corpl. Carmer was a member of a patrol 
sent out to reconnoiter the town of Audenarde. 
This patrol discovered several enemy machine-gun 
snipers posts, located in buildings, which were en- 
filading the streets of the town. With another sol- 
dier, Corpl. Carmer dodged from building to building 
and, entering one of the houses containing a ma- 
chine gun, captured two machine gunners. Home 
address, John Carmer, Hailey, Idaho. 

CARNAHAN, HARRY F Private 

Company M, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 11, 
1918. Although the bridge crossing the Vesle was 
being heavily shelled and many men were killed in 
attempting to cross it, Pvt. Carnahan made re- 
peated trips, each time carrying a badly wounded 
man. He was finally wounded, but refused eva- 
cuation, volunteering for duty the following day and 
providing medical attention for his wounded com- 
rades by venturing across the bridge through the 
murderous fire. Home address, Mrs. Carrie E. 
Carnahan, mother, Birdville, Pa. 

CARPENTER, FRANK B. . . . Corporal 
Deceased. Company C, 307th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Moulin de 
Charlavaux, France, October 5, 1918. While ad- 
vancing with his platoon in the Argonne Forrest, 
Corpl. Carpenter located a machine-gun sniper 
who was directing fire on his squad. Ordering his 
men to take cover, he drew the sniper's attention 
to himself by fire from his rifle. His gallant efforts 
prevented heavy casualties among his squad, but 
he himself was killed. Home address, Mrs. Mary E. 
Carpenter, mother, 1 Summer Street, Lockport.N.Y. 

CARPENTER, JOS. B Private 

Deceased. Company H, 47th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bazoches, 
France, August 9, 1918. Pvt. Carpenter responded 
to a call for volunteers to destroy a hostile machine 
gun, the approach to which was covered by fire 
from three other machine guns. With seven other 
soldiers he went forward and skillfully and boldly 
accornplished the mission. This courageous soldier 
has since been killed in action. Next of kin, Lena 
Woods, sister, Barber, Ark. 

CARPENTIER, GEORGES R. . . Chaplain 
166th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cheveuges, France, November 7, 1918. 
Volunteering for the service, he accompanied a 
patrol as interpreter, and later, when our troops en- 
countered stubborn resistance and sustained heavy 
casualties, he established a dressing station, and, 
under heavy shell fire, administered to the wounded 



and dying, continuing this service after he himself 
had been wounded twice. Home address. Ordnance 
Engineer, G. J. N. Carpentier, Washington, D. C. 

CARR. JOHN M Sergeant 

Machine Gun Company, 117th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montbrehain, 
France, October 8, 1918. While leading his section 
upon a hostile machine-gun nest Sergt. Carr fell 
mortally wounded, but he inspired his men by 
urging them on and giving detailed instructions to 
the soldier whom he placed in command to succeed 
himself. Home address, A. J. Carr, father, 1802 
Jefferson Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. 

CARR, WARNER W Major 

4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Vaux, France, June 30, 1918. Prepar- 
atory to an attack upon Vaux, and in broad day- 
light, he voluntarily crawled out into No Man's 
Land to a point close to the enemy lines, remaining 
there several hours, under fire from machine guns 
and snipers, while he made sketches of the town 
and its defenses. The information he obtained was 
of the utmost importance in planning the attack 
which was made the following day with marked 
success. Home address, Mrs. Martha Belle Carr, 
mother, Chalmers, Ind. 

CARRERE, JEAN BAPTISTE , . Corporal 
Infantry, French Army. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ammertzmiller, Alsace, 
July 1, 1918, while serving under the command of an 
American divisional commander. When the ad- 
vanced posts were ordered to withdraw and join 
the combat groups in anticipation of a raid, Corpl. 
Carrere and the four men of his squad were cut off 
by the enemy barrage. This little group made a 
stand and by the use of an automatic rifle and 
grenades repulsed the attack made on them by two 
parties of Germans, each party estimated to be 
between 15 and 20 men. Corpl. Carrere displayed 
splendid courage and initiative, especially in ex- 
ploring the surrounding terrain. Although com- 
pletely isolated, he and his men continued the 
resistance against the enemy until they finally 
drove them back. To him and to his four men, to 
whom he knew how to communicate his spirit, is 
due the credit for the failure of the raid, although 
it was supported by heavy artillery and executed 
in force. 

CARRIER, WILLIAM H. . . First Lieutenant 
9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Tuilerie Farm, France, November 5, 
1918. While on his way to investigate the situation 
on the flank of his battalion, he received word that 
the flank company was hard pressed and without 
oflBcers. He fearlessly made his way across an 
open field swept by continuous machine-gun fire, 
and although four guides were hit and his own 
clothing pierced, reached the company and saved 
the situation. Home address, William H. Carrier, 
father, Glastonbury, Conn. 

CARRIGAN, ALFRED H. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
8, 1918. After he had led his men through the wire 
and obtained cover, Lieut. Carrigan saw one of his 
men wounded and entangled in the wire. He left 
cover under heavy fire to bring this man to safety. 
As he was helping him out of the wire he was shot 
in the neck by a machine-gun bullet. Next of kin, 
A. H. Carrigan, father, Wichita Falls, Tex. 

CARROLE, ALICK . . Private (First Class) 
Company D, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
October 9, 1918. While his platoon was being 
seriously menaced by hostile machine-gun fire, Pvt. 
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forward, and with his rifle, killed two gunners and 
captured the remaining six men. His act enabled 
the further advance of his platoon. Home address, 
Ben Kelly, friend, 794 Mount Albany Street, East 
Watertown, Mass. 

CARROLL, CLARENCE E. . . . Corporal 
Company E, 52d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ampiersbach, France, Sep- 
tember 28, 1918. Although badly wounded, Corpl. 
Carroll continued in action against an attempted 
raid by the enemy until he was blinded by the ex- 
plosion of a hand grenade. His deternaination was 
evidenced by the remark, "I can't see, you give it 
to them," which he made when passing his rifle 
to a sergeant of his company. Home address, Mrs. 
R. H. Meredith, sister, Winnsboro, La. 

CARROLL, GEORGE A Corporal 

Machine Gun Company, 326th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
France, October 11, 1918. Seeing an officer lying 
wounded, and unable to return, Corpl. Carrroll 
went forth in full view of the enemy and under 
terrific machine-gun and shell fire, assisted the 
officer to safety. He returned to his post and helped 
in the operation of his gun until ordered to with- 
draw. Next of kin, Mrs. Florence Bowie, sister, 
1120 Nicholas Avenue, Davenport, Iowa. 

CARROLL, GEORGE C. . . First Lieutenant 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Fort 
Dumarr, France, Sept'ember 26, 1918. Lieut. 
Carroll had ascended in a balloon to a height of 1 
kilometer on a reglage mission, when he was at- 
tacked by enemy planes; but he refused to leave 
his post and fired on the planes with his pistol 
while incendiary bullets were striking his basket 
and balloon. He was finally forced to jump when 
his balloon burst into flames, but he reascended 
as soon as a new balloon could be inflated. On 
three other occasions Lieut. Carroll also gave proof 
of exceptional courage by remaining in his balloon 
in the face of aeroplane attacks, jumping only 
when his balloon took fire and immediately re- 
ascending when a new balloon could be inflated. 
Home address, Harry S. Carroll, father, Garrett, 
Ind. 

CARROLL, PATRICK J. . . , . Corporal 
Company F, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bazouches, France, August 
15, 1918. Corpl. Carroll led a patrol of five men to 
the rescue of his company commander, who was 
lying concealed within twenty yards of an enemy's 
machine-gun nest. He advanced through the in- 
tense machine-gun fire to the enemy's position, and, 
although wounded in nine places, returned to our 
lines with important information. Home address, 
Nelly Carroll, sister, 310 West 86th Street, New 
York City. 

CARROLL, ROBERT E Sergeant 

26th Infantry. His platoon having been held np 
by macliine-gun fire from an enemy dugout near 
Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, he crawled to the 
door of the dugout, killed the crew, and captured 
the gun. Home address, Sterling R. Carroll, 
father. Cedar Town, Ga. 

CARROLL, THOMAS . Private (First Class) 
Company D, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 
18, 1918. Accompanying a patrol, Pvt. Carroll 
voluntarily advanced in the face of annihilating 
machine-gun fire, in attacking a machine-gun nest 
which was halting the progress of his platoon. He 
forced the enemy to retreat, and then captured 
tht gun. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Carroll, 32 
Lake Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 



CARROLL, THOMAS A Sergeant 

Deceased. Company F, 16th Infantry. While 
a member of a patrol which was rushed by a greatly 
superior hostile patrol, he opened fire on the enemy 
at 15 yards, and although severely wounded dis- 
played marked courage in covering the retirement 
of his patrol. Next of kin, James C. Carroll, father, 
531 Carmalt Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 

CARROLL, TROY C Corporal 

Company A, 301st Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Brancourt, 
France, October 8, 1918. Corpl. Carroll was a 
gunner in a tank which was struck four times by 
shells, which killed or wounded the entire crew. 
Disregarding his own wounds in the back and leg, 
he walked 3 miles to secure assistance, guided 
stretcher bearers back to the disabled tank and 
assisted in evacuating the wounded until he was 
completely exhausted. Home address, John Carroll, 
father, 1678 Greenway Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. 

CARROLL, WILLIAM M. Jr. . . Captain 
315th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Nantilois, France, September 29, 1918. 
Capt. Carroll with a sergeant of his company out- 
flanked a machine-gun nest which was holding up 
their advance, shot one German noncommissioned 
ofiicer who tried to escape, and captured two 
prisoners, the other occupants fleeing. The reduct- 
ion of this machine-gun nest made it possible for 
the flank of the battalion to advance. Home ad- 
dress, William B. Carroll, father, Rutherford, N. J. 

CARSON, BEN C Mechanic 

Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 322d In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Moranville, France, November 9, 1918. Although 
suffering acutely from a wound. Mechanic Carson 
continued with the advance and, after setting up 
his gun, preparing to open fire, he received a second 
wound, which caused his death. Next of kin, Eva 
S. Carson, Harrison Hotel, Oakland, Cal. 

CARSON, LESTER Private 

Company L, 11 1th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Fismette, France, August H, 
1918. After a runner had been killed trying to 
carry a message from Fismette to Fismes, Pvt. 
Carson volunteered and successfully delivered a 
dupUcate message over the same route through 
heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Home ad- 
dress, Frank Carson, 305 Daisey Street, Clearfield, 
Pa. 

CARTER, BUCK A Private 

Deceased. Company H, 119th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. Wounded in the hand, 
he continued in the advance, operating his Lewis 
gun effectively. He aided in the capture of two en- 
emy machine-gun posts, inspiring those serving with 
him by his personal fortitude. He was killed later 
in the performance of his duty. Next of kin, Louis 
Carter, father, Ingold, N. C. 

CARTER, CARL H Private 

Company C, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, 
October 9, — November 11, 1918. As a batta- 
lion runner, Pvt. Carter worked unceasingly 
without regard of personal safety, carrying mes- 
sages night and day under fire from enemy artil- 
lery and machine guns. Home address, Mrs. Carl 
H. Carter, wife, 621 East Seventh Street, Clare- 
more, Okla. 

CARTER, CLARY Private 

Deceased. Company H, 38th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, 
July 15, 1918. Pvt. Carter held a post where the 



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Germans made repeated attempts to cross the 
River Marne in boats. He continued to fire his 
automatic rifle into the boatloads of Germans, 
after being wounded, until killed at his post. Home 
address, Mrs. Julia Carter, mother, Naulakla Post 
Office, Va. 

CARTER, EDWARD Sergeant 

Company I, 30Sth Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 
14, 1918. When his company was halted by 
machine-gun fire, which threatened to wipe out the 
entire company, Sergt. Carter led a patrol and 
charged the nest, and was successful not only 
in cleaning out the stronghold, but in enabling 
his company to command a more favorable posi- 
tion. Home address, Joseph Carter, father, West 
Rutland, Vt. 

CARTER, ELIOT A. . . Second Lieutenant 
103d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Bois de St. Remy, France, September 12, 
1918. Advancing against greatly superior numbers 
of the enemy, Lieut. Carter was painfully wounded. 
He refused evacuation until his objective was 
reached, and during the combat captured or killed 
more than 60 of the enemy. James Carter, father, 
246 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. 

CARTER, FRANK . . . First Lieutenant 
326th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Juvin, France, October 11, 1918. 
Leading two platoons across the Aire River, Lieut. 
Carter brought his command to the aid of an assault 
company which had been stopped by withering 
enemy fire. As senior officer with the troops 
who had crossed the River, he constantly ex- 
posed himself in organizing units and directing fire. 
He continued in action after being wounded, being 
evacuated only after he had dropped from exhaus- 
tion, and after he had rescued three wounded en- 
listed men and one officer. Next of kin, Edgar V. 
Carter, father, 141 Lee Street, Atlanta, Ga. 

CARTER, FRANKLIN W. . First Lieutenant 
Machine Gun Company, 165th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Viller-sur- 
Fere, France, July 26-28, 1918. When all the men 
in his platoon had become casualties, he oper- 
ated the one remaining machine-gun with the 
aid of two volunteers from a line company. Even 
after he had himself been severely wounded, 
he remained at his post until the Infantry, having 
effected a crossing of the Ourcq, were firmly estab- 
lished. Refusing assistance to the dressing station, 
he tried to crawl back, but dropped exhausted. 
Home address, Mrs. James R. Carter, mother, War- 
renton, Va. 

CARTER, HUGH C. . . Private (First Class) 
Sanitary Detachment, 115th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
October 11-17. On October 11 Pvt. Carter dressed 
and treated wounded men on the front line under 
shell fire continuously for two hours. On October 
16 he carried a wounded officer on his back, under 
shell fire, into the first-aid station. On October 17 
he directed litter bearers to the front line and helped 
to evacuate the wounded. All during the drive he 
went back and forth to the dressing station for 
bandages and medicine for the wounded, and daily 
during the attacks he would search the woods for 
wounded men. Home address, Hugh H. Carter, 
Lent, Caroline County, Va. 

CARTER, JAMES W Private 

Company H, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. After 
having been wounded in the capture of Bouresche, 
France, on June 6, 1918, he displayed remarkable 
energy and courage in fearlessly attacking superior 



numbers of the enemy and materially aiding in their 1 
defeat. Home address not given. 

CARTER, JOHN C Private 

Medical Detachment, 118th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, 
France, October 5-17, 1918. Private Carter dis- 
played notable bravery in administering aid to 
wounded men and carrying them to the aid station 
under heavy fire. He also assisted in maintaining 
liaison to the flanks and rear of his company under 
continuous fire, volunteering and carrying a mes- 
sage under especially hazardous conditions and dur- 
ing an enemy counterattack. During this engage- 
ment, Private Carter was wounded, but he declined 
to leave his post until ordered to do so by an officer. 
Home address, H. L. Carter, father, 2317 Park 
Street, Columbia, S. C. 

CARTER, MICHAEL Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 361st Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, 
France, September 28, 1918. Corp. Carter, at- 
tached to the signal section of the attacking bat- 
talion, repeatedly spliced telephone wires in the 
midst of heavy artillery and machine-gun fire during 
the attack, displaying at all times exceptional 
coolness and personal bravery and aiding materially 
in maintaining communication between battalion 
and regimental command posts. Home address, 
Walter J. Carter, 240 South Griffen Avenue, Los 
Angeles, Cal. 

CARTER, PAUL D. . . Second Lieutenant 
28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion during the Argonne-Meuse offensive, October 
9, 1918. Rendered helpless by the explosion of a 
gas shell, he refused evacuation, but after regaining 
consciousness returned to his command and was in- 
strumental in repulsing a strong enemy counter- 
attack. Home address, Mrs. Thomas Carter, 
mother, 955 North Fifth Avenue, Knoxville,Tenn. 

CARTER, ROBERT G. . Second Lieutenant 
6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Thiaucourt, France, September 12-14, 
1918. Commanding a platoon of Stokes mortars, 
Lieut. Carter showed marked bravery and leader- 
ship, capturing many prisoners and directing the 
organization of captured positions with utter disre- 
gard of his personal danger. On September 14 he 
directed the operations of his mortars under an in- 
tense artillery and machine-gun fire until the last 
one was smashed by shell fire; and he having been 
twice wounded and unable to continue forward, 
called his section leaders and ordered them to con- 
tinue the advance with the Infantry, before he 
would allow himself to be taken to the rear. Home 
address, W. G. Carter, 926 Louisiana Avenue NW, 
Washington, D. C. 

CARTER, THOMAS E. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Tuilerie Farm, France, No- 
vember 4, 1918. Lieut. Carter showed extraordin- 
ary heroism when he led his company through an 
intense machine-gun and artillery fire against su- 
perior numbers. He made an important gain but 
was killed by machine-gun fire during the engage- 
ment. Next of kin, Mrs. George M. Carter, mother, 
West Andover, Mass. 

CARTER, WILLIAM C Private 

Company F, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. While the advance of his company 
was being held up by hostile machine-gun fire Pvt. 
Carter worked his way around the enemy's flank 
and, although exposed to sniper fire, he charged the 
nest, and by effective use of his chaucat rifle cap- 
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made possible the further advance of his company 
and the capture of 47 more prisoners. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Norman Carter, wife. Auburn, 111. 

CARTON, CHARLES A Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 12th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action at Givry, 
France, October 15, 1918, Sergt. Carton displayed 
conspicuous courage and gallantry under fire by or- 
ganizing a detachment, leading it out in front of our 
line under heavy fire, and bringing back the body 
of an officer who had been killed by a sniper. Home 
address, Mary Carton, Summerville, Dalkey Count, 
Dublin, Ireland. 

CARTONA, CHARLES Private 

Company I, 102nd Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 26, 
1918. During the operations in the Belieu Bois, 
Private Cartona went forward at the risk of per- 
sonal danger, and succeeded in rescuing a wounded 
comrade and brought him back to safety, being sub- 
jected the whole journey to intense and deadly ar- 
tillery and machine-gun fire. Home address, Sophia 
Cartona, sister, Toring, Russia. 

CARTY, JAMES F Private 

Company K, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
September 12, 1918. When infantry advance had 
been held up by machine-gun fire, the strength of 
which could not be deternained, Pvt. Carty and 
another soldier scouted far beyond their lines into 
enemy territory; and after cutting telephone cables, 
crept up on the nests from the rear. The entire per- 
sonnel of the guns, consisting of one officer and 39 
men was taken prisoner by Pvt. Carty, after which 
he marched them into our lines. Home address, 
Capt. J. W.Carty, father, 73 Maple Avenue, Rock- 
ville Center, N. Y. 

CARVER, JOHN Corporal 

Company H, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. With another soldier, he attacked and 
demolished two enemy machine-gun posts 200 yards 
in advance of our lines. He then stood guard at the 
entrance of a dugout while the other soldier entered 
it and brought out 75 German soldiers and three 
officers, who were taken back to the line as prison- 
ers. Home address, Mrs. Mary Carver, mother, 
Plott. N. C. 

CARVER, PAUL M. . . Second Lieutenant 
16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Lieut. 
Carter displayed exceptional qualities of courage 
and leadership in conducting his platoon through 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire to its objective. 
He was later severely wounded while rallying his 
men, and consolidating the new position. Home 
address, Mrs. W. E. Brewster, Dexter, Me. 

CARVO, JOSEPH H. . Private (First Class) 

Company I, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 29-30, 
1918. Acting as runner, he carried messages re- 
peatedly over open ground swept by terrific 
machine-gun fire, aiding materially in the main- 
tenance of liaison. Home address, E. D. W. Carvo, 
father, R. F. D. No. 2, Toppenish, Wash. 

CARY, EDDIE Corporal 

Company H, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
September 12, 1918. When his platoon was forced 
to halt by enemy machine-gun fire, Corp. Cary 
crawled forward with an automatic rifle under 
machine-gun fire, opened fire on the enemy's posi- 
tion, killed two of the Germans, and captured the 



gun. Home address, Louis Cary, 6 Maple Street, 
WaterviUe, Me. 

CASAGA, SAMUEL E Sergeant 

Company A, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at St. Maurice, France, Novem- 
ber 4, 1918. Sergeant Casaga was a member of a 
patrol which was stopped on the edge of a wood by 
enemy machine-gun fire. While his comrades re- 
turned the fire, he crawled to the flank of the 
enemy's position, disregarding the machine-gun 
fire, and singlehanded, captured a prisoner, whom 
he brought back to our lines. Home address, Mrs. 
Jennie Casaga, mother, 1023 Townsend Street, 
Chicago, 111. 

CASE, ARCHIBALD B Private 

Sanitary Detachment, 108th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918. During the operations 
against the Hindenburg line he repeatedly left 
shelter and went forward into the open, under 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and succeeded 
in bandaging and carrying back to our lines many 
wounded soldiers. Home address, Mrs. Alice B. 
Case, wife, 69 Ella Street, Rochester, N. Y. 

CASERTA, VINCENZO .... Corporal 
Company F, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Marcheville, France, Novem- 
ber 10, 1918. Although wounded early in the at- 
tack, Corpl. Caserta continued to lead his squad 
to its objective and refused to leave the field until 
ordered to do so by an officer. Home address, 
Frank Willis, cousin. Rend, 111. 

CASEY, CHARLES J Captain 

168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near du Feys, France, on March 9, 1918. 
Capt. Casey displayed notable gallantry in leading 
a command of untried men in company with French 
troops in a successful raid on enemy trenches. By 
his heroic conduct he inspired both his own men 
and the men of our ally participating in the opera- 
tion. Home address, Mrs. Charles J. Casey, wife, 
Red Oak, la. 

CASEY, GEORGE A Sergeant 

Deceased. Company G, 305th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Barricade Pavil- 
ion, France, September 27, 1918. Although he had 
been mortally wounded by enemy shell fire, which 
caused heavy casualties in his platoon, Sergeant 
Casey reorganized the platoon and directed the 
placing of outposts so that the position could be 
held, refusing to have his own wounds dressed until 
the other wounded men were evacuated. Next of 
kin, Miss Alice M. Casey, sister, Cold-Spring-on- 
Hudson, N. Y. 

CASEY. JOHN Sergeant 

49th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. At 
Chateau-Thierry, France June 6, 1918, although 
wounded during a counter-attack he remained with 
his group, refusing to go to the rear or to accept 
medical attention until assured that the enemy 
had retired and that his men were properly dug in. 
Home address, Michael Casey, brother, 4 Marion 
Street, West Lynn, Mass. 

CASEY, JOHN L Sergeant 

Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
July 23, 1918. After seeing three runners shot 
down while trying to cross an open field through 
violent machine-gun fire to establish liaison with 
a regiment five hundred yards away on his left, 
Sersrt. Casey undertook the same mission and suc- 
cessfully accomplished it. Home address, M. D . 
Casey, father, R. F. D. No. 9, Fairfield, Conn. 



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CASEY, JOSEPH W Sergeant 

Company F, lOlst Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Epieds, France, July 23, 
1918. Leading his platoon under a heavy machine- 
gun barrage and through the fire of snipers from 
trees, he attacked two German machine-gun nests, 
captured their guns, and killed their crews. He 
then saw three Germans crawhng toward his men 
to open fire on them. He dashed forward, attacked 
them single-handed, and killed them all. Home 
address, Jeremiah Casey, father, 77 Exchange 
Street, Lawrence, Mass. 



CASSIDY, JOSEPH J. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company C, 111th Machine Gun 
Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
in the Bois D'Etrayes, near Verdun, France, Oc- 
tober 23, 1918. In spite of being very ill and near 
exhaustion, Pvt. Cassidy, with his gun crew, under 
almost continuous shell fire for more than 24 hours 
remained directing and encouraging the men of 
his depleted squad. Pvt. Cassidy was killed by 
shell fire while he was faithfully engaged in keeping 
his machine gun in action. Next of kin, Mr. 
Joseph J. Cassidy, father, Princeton, N. J. 



CASSADY, THOMAS G. 

Air Service, U. S. A., flight commander, 28th 
Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Fismes, May 29, 1918, and near Epieds, 
France, June 5, 1918. On May 29, 1918, Lieut. 
Cassady, single-handed, attacked an Lvg. German 
plane which crashed near Fismes. On June 5, 1918, 
as patrol leader of five spades, while being attacked 
by 12 German Fokkers, he brought down one of 
the enemy planes near Epieds and lay his dash and 
courage broke the enemy formation. A bronze 
oak leaf to be worn on the distinguished service 
cross is awarded for the following act of extraordi- 
nary heroism in action: On August 15, 1918, near 
St. Maire, while in action as protection for a 
Salmson, he was attacked by seven Fokkers, two 
of which he brought down and enabled the Salmson 
to accomplish its mission and return safely. Home 
address. Otto E. Cassady, brother, Spencer, Ind. 

CASSELO, ANGELO Private 

Company D, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fontaine, France, Novem- 
ber 8, 1918. While engaged as scout, Pvt. Casselo 
put to flight an enemy machine-gun crew unaided 
and maintained his distance ahead of hLs company 
in the face of flanking machine-gun fire, which had 
prevented others from gaining ground. Next of 
kin, Raymond Casselo, father, Trezinnona, Italy. 

CASSIDY, EUGENE B Sergeant 

Company M, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Vesle River, France, Aug- 
ust 26, 1918. With utter disregard for his own 
safety. Sergeant Cassidy voluntarily left shelter; 
and, going 100 yards in advance of the line, under 
heavy machine-gun and shell fire, rescued a 
wounded officer. Home address, John J. Cassidy, 
father, 1404 Sedgwich Avenue, North Side, Pitts- 
burgh, Pa. 

CASSIDY, HENRY K Captain 

165th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near the Ourcq River, France, July 28, 1918. 
After his battalion commander had been killed and 
he himself so severely wounded that he was unable 
to walk without assistance. Captain Cassidy (then 
first lieutenant and battalion adjutant) remained on 
duty for three days, despite the fact that he had been 
ordered to the rear, and assisted the new battalion 
commander in re-forming the battalion. His re- 
markable fortitude and courage furnished an inspir- 
ation to the members of the battalion and aided 
materially in the attack. Home address, H. K. 
Cassidy, 2521 Wichita, Kan. 

CASSIDY, JOSEPH D Sergeant 

Battery C, 124th Field Artillery. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, 
November 1, 1918. After three members of his 
gun crew had been wounded during heavy enemy 
shell fire, Sergt. Cassidy, alone, continued to keep 
his gun in action. Later, after reorganizing his 
section, he administered first-aid treatment to the 
wounded men. Home address, Mrs. Laura E. 
Cassidy, 1419 Locust Street, Quincy, 111. 



First Lieutenant CASSINGHAM, LEROY 



Private 



Company M, 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
tember 12, 1918. During the attack of this com- 
pany between Fey-en-Haye and Vilcey on Septem- 
ber 12, Pvt. Cassingham became separated from 
his Company, but continued to advance alone. He 
entered an enemy dugout and single-handed cap- 
tured thirteen prisoners, including one German 
Major. Next of kin, Florence E. Cassingham, 
Ringling, Okla. 

CASTLEMAN, JOHN R. . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, pilot, 99th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
France, October 5, 1918. In spite of being attack- 
ed by seven enemy planes, type Fokker, and later 
by five type Pfalz, Lieut. Castleman successfully 
accomplished a photographic mission 6 kilometers 
behind the German lines, without protection, and 
also destroyed two of the enemy planes. Home ad- 
dress, F. I. Castleman, brother, 128 Rochelle 
Avenue, Wissahickon, Philadelphia, Pa. 

CASTLEMAN, LAWRENCE A 

Private (First Class) 
Company K, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grandpre, France, October 
25, 1918. Despite the fact that the remainder of 
his company had been forced to evacuate a height 
Pvt. Castleman remained at his post, and by ex- 
ceptional handhng of his automatic rifle he stopped 
an enemy advance made it possible for his company 
to again occupy the position. Home address, John 
Castura, 998 North Peace Street, Hazelton, Pa. 

CASTURA, MICHAEL .... Sergeant 
Company C, 125th Infantry. For repeated acta 
of extraordinary heroism in action at Cierges and 
Mont St. Martin, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
France, August 1 and 3, 1918. During the attack 
on Cierges, Sergt. Castura took command of his 
platoon when the commanding officer had been 
evacuated and led it successfully through the bar- 
rage to its objective. On August 3, when one of 
his men had been left wounded on the field and no 
first aid men were present, this soldier dashed 
through a terrific barrage and carried the wounded 
man to shelter. Home address, John Castura, 998 
North Peace Street, Hazelton, Pa. 

CASWELL, GEORGE D Corporal 

Company M, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
27, 1918. Corpl. Caswell braved the perils of 
exacting machine-gun fire when he ventured out 
to rescue a wounded comrade. He completed this 
mission and returned for another comrade, who 
was lying wounded still farther forward. He also 
successfully brought this man to safety. That 
evening he led a detail through the murderous fire 
to replenish the supply of hand grenades. While 
returning to the lines he was seriously wounded 
when the box which he was carrying exploded. 
Home address, Edward K. Caswell, father, 364 
Third Street, Troy, N. Y. 



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GATES, CLIFTON B Captain 

Company H, 6th Regiment U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
France, June 6, 1918. While advancing with his 
company on the town of Bouresche their progress 
was greatly hindered by withering machine-gun 
and artillery fire of the enemy which caused many 
casualties, one of whom was his commanding 
officer. Taking command, Capt. Cates led them 
on to the objective despite the fact that he was 
rendered temporarily unconscious by a bullet 
striking his helmet and that this was his first en- 
gagement. Exposing himself to the extreme 
hazard, he reorganized his position with but a 
handful of men. 

For the following act of extraordinary heroism 
in action near Bois de Belleau, France, June 13-14, 
1918, Capt. Cates is awarded a bar, to be worn 
with the Distinguished Service Cross. During the 
night, a severe gas attack made it necessary to 
evacuate practically the entire personnel of two 
companies, including officers. Capt. Cates, 
suffering painfully from wounds, refused evacuation 
remaining and rendering valuable assistance to 
another company. Next of kin, Mrs. W. J. Cates, 
mother, Tiptonville, Tenn. 

CATHCART, JAMES O Major 

126th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Gesnes, France, October 14-19, 1918. 
Finding two companies of another battalion badly 
disorganized, he effected a reorganization and 
ordered them to advance, personally assuming 
command of these troops of his own battalion, 
which had been in support, and of another bat- 
talion. He conducted the successful attack on 
Cote Dame Marie, exhibiting extraordinary 
initiative and bravery and showing utter disregard 
of his own personal danger. Home address, Mrs. 
Elizabeth Cathcart, 16 Marretta Avenue, Detroit, 
Mich. 

CATHER, GROSVENOR P 

Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 
27, 1918. During a strong enemy attack Lieut. 
Gather mounted the parapet of his trench and, 
although exposed to withering machine-gun fire, he 
so skillfully directed the fire of his automatic rifles 
that the attack was repulsed. In this action Lieut. 
Gather fell mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. 
G. P. Gather, wife, Bladen, Neb. 

GATTUS, JOHN C. . . . First Lieutenant 
30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bois De Cunel, France, October 10-11, 
1918. Although severely wounded while advancing 
with his company and assisting in taking enemy 
trenches, Lieut. Cattus returned to the post of com- 
mand, through heavy machine-gun and shell fire, 
with valuable information of the troops in the line. 
Home address, John V. A. Cattus, father, 508 West 
End Avenue, New York City. 

CAULDER, LAWRENCE E. . . . Corporal 
Company I, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
8, 1918. With another soldier. Corporal Caulder 
crawled through intense artillery and machine-gun 
fire fifty yards in advance of their platoon, for the 
purpose of sniping the enemy machine gunners who 
were holding up the platoon. His companion was 
killed, but Corporal Caulder remained at his post 
and kept up an effective rifle fire on the enemy nest, 
until the tanks came up and destroyed it. Home 
address, Sidney Caulder, brother, KoUocks, S. G. 

CAUSLAND, HARRY L Private 

Deceased. Company I, 357th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, 
France, October 24, 1918. Fvt. Gausland was act- 



ing as ammunition carrier for a machine gun which 
was supporting a raid on the enemy by the infantry. 
While this gun was being operated from a shell hole, 
its ammunition became exhausted and the corporal 
called back to the carriers, who were in shell holes 
25 yards behind, to bring up more ammunition. 
Though the gun position was under heavy enemy 
fire, Pvt. Gausland called out, "I'll take it," and 
rushed forward with two boxes of ammunition. 
Just as he reached the emplacement with the ammu- 
nition he was killed instantly by a machine-gun 
bullet. Next of kin, Herbert Gausland, brother, 
Anacontes, Wash. 

GAVANAUGH, JAMES A. . . . Corporal 
Company B, 102d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mount Kemmel, Belgium, 
August 29, 1918. After several runners sent back 
through a heavy barrage for reinforcements and 
ammunition had failed to return Corp. Cavanaugh, 
who was on duty with the Infantry, volunteered for 
this mission and successfully accomplished it. 
Home address, Mrs. Maurice O'Neil, sister. Phoe- 
nix, Ariz. 

GAVANAUGH, THOMAS . . First Sergeant 
111th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Fismette, France, August 11 and 12, 1918. 
After he had been wounded by shrapnel, Sergeant 
Cavanaugh refused to go to the rear but directed 
the operations of his platoon in resisting enemy at- 
tacks for an hour and a half, when he finally col- 
lapsed. The following day he returned and unhesi- 
tatingly selected a position of great danger to 
himself in order to direct machine-gun fire upon 
enemy snipers. By his courageous exposure he 
thus made possible the evacuation of twenty-five 
wounded men across an exposed area and over the 
Vesle River. Home address, Mrs. Margaret Cava- 
naugh, wife, 210 Brownsville Avenue, Pittsburgh, 

GAVENAUGH, HARRY LAT. . . Colonel 

363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the Argonne-Meuse offensive, Col. Caven- 
augh personally commanded his regiment after all 
the officers of his staff had been evacuated 
because of sickness or wounds. He continually ex- 
posed himself to terrific enemy fire, while leading 
and organizing broken units, and making recon- 
naisances of the front lines. On September 26th 
he personally led his command out of Cheppy 
Woods and thereafter kept his post of command in 
close contact with his fighting units. Home address, 
Mrs. Harry Lat. Cavenaugh, wife, 199 Edison Ave- 
nue, Detroit, Mich. 

GAVENEE, CLAUDE E Sergeant 

Company B, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Remonville, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. After his platoon commander had been 
wounded, Sergeant Cavcnee took command of his 
platoon, which was under heavy machine-gun and 
artillery fire, and, by the force of his own example 
of bravery, led his men in an attack successfully 
overcoming the enemy's resistance, in spite of un- 
favorable odds. Home address, Mrs. Lillian Mae 
Cavenee, wife, Bess May, Texas. 

GAYER, ALBERT J Private 

Company B, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
During the intense enemy artillery preparation just 
prior to the German offensive of July 15, 1918, Pvt. 
Gayer voluntarily made several trips through the 
heaviest shelUng to bring wounded comrades from 
the field. Home address, Mrs. A. J. Cayer, Ruds- 
ville, N. G. 

CAYWOOD, HUGH T. . . Second Lieutenant 
Company A, 110th Engineers. For extraordinary 



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heroism in action near Cheppy, France, September 
26, 1918. While a member of a platoon of wire 
cutters, he, with the assistance of a comrade, at- 
tacked and captured an enemy machine-gun nest 
that was holding up the advance. One officer, 
six men and two guns were taken, in the face of 
intense machine-gun fire. Next of kin, Thomas C. 
Caywood, father. Eureka, Kan. 

CECILIA, LOUIS Private 

Company G, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, October 

8, 1918. While his company was being held up by 
machine-gun fire Pvt. Cecilia crawled to a point 
within 10 yards of the nest and bombed out the 
enemy, where they came under fire from our guns 
and were killed. During the exploit Pvt. Cecilia 
was wounded by enemy bombs. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary CeciUa, mother, 554 Taylor Street, Chi- 
cago, 111. 

CELLAR, CHESTER M Corporal 

Company A, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. After the other members of his auto- 
matic-rifle squad had been killed or wounded in an 
assault against an enemy machine-gun nest, Corp. 
Cellar operated his gun alone, holding the fire of the 
machine gun until reenforcements arrived and put 
it out of action. His great courage and gallantry 
set an inspiring example to all his comrades. Home 
address, Watson B. Cellar, father, Agrecolo, Kan. 

CEPAGLIA, PHILIP Private 

Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 
2-8, 1918. Pvt. Cepaglia was on duty as a battalion 
runner during the period of six days in which his 
own and another battalion were surrounded by the 
enemy in the Argonne Forest, France, and cut off 
from communication with friendly troops. Al- 
though he was without food and toward the end 
of the period almost exhausted, this soldier carried 
messages to all parts of the position. Constantly 
under heavy fire from machine guns and trench 
mortars, he showed an utter disregard for his own 
personal safety. Home address, Mrs. Angelene, 
mother, 630 East 188th Street, New York City. 

CHADWICK. HARRY R Captain 

132d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Bois de Fays, France, October 11, 1918. 
Although wounded while placing his machine guns 
in position, preparatory to an attack, he remained 
on duty for several hours, constantly exposing him- 
self to enemy fire, as he moved along the front line 
to encourage his men. He remained on duty until 
exhausted from loss of blood. Home address, Mrs. 
Harry R. Chadwick, wife, 24 South St. Louis 
Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

CHAFIN, MARILE Corporal 

Company I, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 
1918. While delivering a message, Corp. Chafin 
was severely wounded by the explosion of a shell, 
but continued with his mission and returned with 
an answer before reporting for treatment. Home 
address, Wallace Chafin, father, Williamson, W.Va. 

CHAMBERLAIN, ISRAEL J. Pvt. (First Class) 

Company B, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 

heroism in action in Bois Bossios, France, October 

9, 1918. Pvt. Chamberlain went through an open 
country under heavy machine-gun fire to ascertain 
whether friendly troops were ahead of his regiment, 
after unknown soldiers had been observed; he was 
urged by the French troops on the flank not to 
make the return trip as certain death seemed sure to 
be the outcome; but, without hesitation, returned 
with information which resulted in the wounding 



of one of the enemy, the killing of two, and the cap- 
ture of 37, including one officer. Home address, 
Mrs. Edith L. Chamberlain, wife, Huntington, Vt. 

CHAMBERLIN, WARD B. . . . Captain 
307th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Merval, France, September 15, 1918. 
While leading his company in attack through terrific 
shell fire, Capt. Chamberlin was severely wounded 
in the right hand, this wound rendering his entire 
right arm useless. Despite his weakness from loss 
of blood, he refused to be evacuated until forced to 
do 80. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth B. Chamber- 
lin, mother, in care of Chamberlin, Kafer & 
Wilds, 2 Rector Street, New York, N. Y. 

CHAMBERS, REED M. . . First Lieutenant 
94th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism 
in action over the region of Epinonville, France, 
September 29, 1918. While on a mission Lieut. 
Chambers, accompanied by another machine 
piloted by First Lieut. Samuel Kaye, Jr., encoun- 
tered a formation of six enemy machines (Fokker 
type) at an altitude of 3,000 feet. Despite numer- 
ical superiority of the enemy, Lieut. Chambers and 
Lieut. Kaye immediately attacked and succeeded 
in destroying one and forced the remaining five to 
retreat into their own lines. A bronze oak leaf is 
awarded to Lieut. Chambers for each of the follow- 
ing acts of extraordinary heroism in action: Near 
Montfaucon and Vilosnes sur Meuse, France, Octo- 
ber 2, 1918, Lieut. Chambers, while on a mission, at 
an altitude of 2,000 feet, encountered an enemy two- 
seater (Halberstadt type). He immediately at- 
tacked, and after a brief combat succeeded in shoot- 
ing it down. Near Montfaucon and Vilosnes sur 
Meuae, France, October 2, 1918, at 7.40 o'clock 
Lieut. Chambers saw four enemy machines (Fokker 
type) attacking another American machine (Spad 
type). He immediately went to its rescue, and 
after a few minutes of fierce combat he succeeded in 
shooting down one. 

For extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois 
de la Cote, Lemont, France, ;October 21, 1918 
Capt. Chambers is awarded a bar to be worn with 
the distinguished-service cross. While on a volun- 
tary patrol, Capt. Chambers encountered five 
enemy planes (Fokker type), harassing our Infantry 
at an altitude of 300 meters. Attacking them with- 
out hesitation, he shot down two of them and drove 
off the others. Home address, J. S. Chambers, 
father. Fort Huachuca, Ariz. 

CHAMPENY, ARTHUR S. . . . Captain 
356th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. 
Assisting the battalion commander, who had been 
severely wounded in the early fighting, Capt. 
Champeny maintained the liaison personnel, mak- 
ing many journeys himself through heavy shelling. 
When the battalion commander had been evacuated 
he assumed command and moved the battalion to 
its new position. Home address, Mrs. C. Cham- 
peny, Oxford, Kan. 

CHAMPION, HERBERT 

Private (First Class) 

Sanitary Detachment, 105th Engineers. For 
extraordinary heroism in action July 16, 1918. 
When an enemy airplane dropped a bomb in the 
camp of his organization killing one soldier and 
wounding seven including himself, Pvt. Champion 
administered first aid to the other wounded, helped 
carry them to the dressing station, and there gave 
further assistance in dressing and evacuating the 
wounded men, never mentioning his own serious 
injuries until he knew that all the others had been 
cared for. Home address. Dr. C. O. Champion, 
father, Mooresboro, N. C. 

CHANDLER, HENRY E Captain 

Deceased. 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 



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extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
France, September 15, 1918. Capt. Chandler fear- 
lessly exposed himself to severe artillery and ma- 
chine-gun fire and located machine-gun nests and 
sniper posts harassing his company and hindering 
its advance. He then led his platoon forward in 
the face of heavy fire and destroyed the nests. 
Home address, Mrs. Irene Chandler, wife, 1775 
California Street, Washington, D. C. 

CHANDLER, ISAAC Corporal 

Company L, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 
1918. While his company was leading in a bat- 
tahon attack, Corpl. Chandler persisted in carrying 
messages to the battalion commander and carrying 
rations to the line, under intensive machine-gun 
fire from the front and flanks, after he had been 
very severely wounded. Home address, Matilda 
Chandler, mother, 332 Kirby Street, Menominee, 
Mich. 

CHANEY. EDWARD Private 

Company C, 317th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sommauthe, France, Novem- 
ber 4, 1918. Pvt. Chaney crawled in front of the 
line under heavy machine-gun fire and carried a 
wounded soldier to safety. Home address, M. H. 
Chaney, father, Peterscreek, Va. 

CHAPIN, IVORY H Private 

101st Ambulance Company. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Wadonville, France, Septem- 
ber 25, Pvt. Chapin assisted in establishing a 
dressing station in dugout under heavy shell fire. 
When it was destroyed by a shell he worked un- 
ceasingly in the open under fire from enemy ma- 
chine guns and snipers, caring for the wounded. 
He remained at his post for several hours after his 
station had been ordered closed, permitting neither 
his own exhaustion nor the enemy fire to deter him 
from aiding the wounded. Home address, Esrom 
Chapin, Hurley, N. Mex. 

CHAPMAN, CHARLES W. .... 

Second Lieutenant 

Aviation Section, Signal Reserve Corps. On 
May 5, 1918, in the region of Autrepierre, while on 
patrol duty, he courageously attacked a group 
of four monoplanes and one biplane and succeeded 
in bringing one down before he himself was shot 
down in flames. Next of kin, C. W. Chapman, 
father, 637 West 3rd Street, Waterloo, Iowa. 

CHAPMAN. ELDRIDGE G. . . . Captain 
5th Machine Gun Battalion, attacked 1st Bat- 
talion, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 12, 
1918. During a heavy enemy counter-attack, Capt. 
Chapman remained constantly in front of his com- 
pany, directing their fire and encouraging their 
efforts. His bravery was mainly responsible in 
preventing the enemy's advance and the taking 
of his position. Home address, Mrs. E. G. Chap- 
man, mother, 979 South Downing Street, Denver, 
Colo. 

CHAPPELL, RALPH A Private 

Company I, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
1918. Although badly wounded by shell fire during 
the heavy artillery fire of the enemy's offensive, 
Pvt. Chappell remained at his post in the front line 
until ordered to the rear by his commanding offi- 
cer. Home address, Mrs. William E. Hoag. sister, 
447 North Twenty-fourth Street, Lincoln, Neb. 

CHARLES, JOSEPH Private 

Company L, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Forest of Argonne, France, 
October 2, 1918. When his company was held up 



by barbed wire during an attack on hostile machine 
guns, he displayed marked courage in crawling 
over the wire to the dugout occupied by the enemy 
and capturing single-handed 20 prisoners and a 
machine gun. Home address, Mrs. Marie Arling- 
ton, mother, Highfalls, N. Y. 

CHARRON, JEAN MARIE HENRI . . . 

Sous Lieutenant 

5th R. C. P. French. For extraordinary heroism 
in action north of Dancourt, France, September 
14-15, 1918. After maintaining contact with the 
enemy all night in an outpost position near the 
Bois des Hautes, Epines, Lieut. Charron, by skill- 
ful maneuvering, led his platoon in a successful at- 
tack on the wood, capturing 35 prisoners, including 
3 oflBcers, advancing the line more than a kilometer. 

CHARTIER, ERNEST J. . First Sergeant 
Machine-Gun Company, 67th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Marie Farm, 
France, September 14, 1918. He volunteered to go 
forward with the patrol of three on two occasions, to 
destroy machine-gun nests, which were holding up 
our advance. Both missions were successful, the 
enemy emplacements being reduced and the ad- 
vance resumed. Sergeant Chartier exposed himself 
voluntarily to the fire of the enemy guns that they 
might be located by the flash. Home address, Mrs. 
Leona M. Chartier, mother, Tower City, N. D. 

CHARTIER, PEARL D Private 

Company H, 140th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Charpentry, France, Sep- 
tember 27, 1918. Pvt. Chartier voluntarily went 
forward in the face of intense artillery and machine- 
gun fire and cut gaps through wire entanglements, 
in order to facilitate the advance of his battalion. 
Home address, Charles D. Chartier, father, R. F. D. 
No. 2, Clyde, Kans. 

CHASE, ROY W Corporal 

Company G, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. He 
assumed command of his platoon in the attack on 
enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois de Belleau 
France, on June 6, 1918, during which he and his 
men captured two machine guns and killed their 
crews. He did not retire from the action until all 
of his men had been killed or wounded. Home ad- 
dress not given. 

CHATAIGNEAU, YVES . . . Lieutenant 
French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Verdun, October 1-11, 1918. During 
the eleven days of action Lieut. Chataigneau con- 
tributed greatly to the success of our operations, by 
making repeated journeys to the battle line under 
most hazardous conditions, making tactical dis- 
positions of the conquered territory and aiding in 
the maintenance of the liaison between the regi- 
mental commander, 26th Infantry, and his assault 
troops. Home address, Paris, France. 

CHATMAN, GROVER M. . . . Private 

75th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
France, September 15, 1918. While his platoon 
was occupying an outpost line in close proximity 
to the enemy, Pvt. Chatman voluntarily crossed 
an open space swept by machine-gun fire and over- 
came three snipers who had been harassing his 
platoon. Home address, Mrs. Clara Gaugler, 
mother, Refugio, Tex. 

CHAYIE, JOSEPH A. . Private (First Class) 
Company M, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Terny-Sorny, north of 
Soissons, France, September 10, 1918. Under 
heavy shell fire, when movement in the open was 
extremely hazardous, he made eight trips from the 
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Dortant messages. His courage, high sense of duty, 
and coolness under fire were an example of heroism 
ITd devotion to duty which inspired his comrades 
Home address, John B. Chayie, father, 344 Oale- 
dornia Street, Calumet, Mich. 

CHEEVERS, EARL J Sergeant 

Headquarters Company,. 132nd Infantry For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Forges 
France September 26th 1918. While engaged 
in maintaining a line of communication, Sergt. 
Cheevers saw four of the enemy enter a. dugout 
during an attack. Armed with only a pistol, he 
followed and, upon reaching the dugout, he ordered 
the men to come out. When they refused, he 
entered, routed out and captured twelve prisoners 
Home address, Mrs. A. L. Erickson, mother, 1117 
Columbia Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

CHELLIS, WALTER L Sergeant 

Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Fismes, between the Ourcq and Vesle Rivers, 
France, July 31, to August 6, 1918. He displayed 
exceptional courage and skill in maintaimng ob- 
servation posts under heavy artillery fare. <-'n Ins 
own initiative accompanied only by his brother, 
he reconnoitered the advanced positions of his 
brigade, passing through three heavily shelled 
areas, subjected also to the fire of the enemy smpers 
and machine gunners obtaining information of 
great importance to his brigade commander. Home 
address, E. J. ChelUs, father, Ellsworth, Mich. 

CHENEY, HENRY A Private 

Company B, 103d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau- 
Thierry, France, June 18-24, 1918. When his unit 
advanced on Belleau and Givry he was seriously 
wounded in the left arm, but continued to carry 
his heavy gun with his right arm through twelve 
hundred meters of enemy fire and took up his 
position with his squad. When a shell struck his 
position, severely wounding a comrade and half 
burying him, the gun, and the remainder of the 
squad, he extricated himself, assisted his corn- 
panions to recover the gun, and remained at his 
post until ordered to a dressing station by his 
platoon commander. Home address, Edward A. 
Cheney, father, Hocksett. N. H. 

CHENOWETH, CHARLES E. . . Captain 
363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the Forest of Argonne, France, September 
29-30, 1918. At the time when troops on the left 
had retired, Capt. Chenoweth, with his company, 
covered the left flank of his division and thus pre- 
vented an attack by the enemy upon its flank. 
After being severely wounded, he remained at his 
post until he had issued the necessary orders for 
holding the position he had seized. Home address, 
Louise I. Chenoweth, 1396 East 4th Street, Salt 
Lake City, Utah. 

CHERRY, CLAUD E Sergeant 

Deceased. Company B, 11th Machine Gun 
Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near St. Thibaut, France, August 7, 1918. He 
commanded the third platoon of his company 
during the engagement near St. Thibaut. On 
August 7, 1918, he crossed the Vesle River and took 
up a position in front of his own infantry on terrain 
constantly swept by heavy artillery, machine-gun, 
and sniper fire and directed his guns so skillfully 
as to silence a machine-gun nest and make possible 
the Infantry advance. His conspicuous courage 
was an inspiration to his men. This gallant soldier 
was killed on August 9, 1918, by a fragment from 
an aerial bomb. Next of kin, Mrs. Sarah Dema- 
r est, mother, 216J^ Casseday Avenue, Joliet, 111. 



CHESNEY, ANTHONY .... Corporal 
Company A, 26th Infantry. After being twice 
wounded and unable to advance, near Soissons, 
France, July 19, 1918, he took over an automatic 
rifle and used it effectively until ordered to the 
rear by an officer. Home address, Paul Chesney, 
Kulpmont, Pa. 

CHEVALIER, OLIVER Captain 

French Army. Attached to 42d Division. 7l3t 
French Infantry. For extraordinary heroism near 
Champagne, France, July 15-16 and near the 
Ourcq River, France, July 28 to August 2, 1918. 
Capt. Chevalier displayed extraordinary heroism 
and conspicuous gallantry in making daily recon- 
naissances of the front lines, under unusually 
heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, rendering 
valuable aid to the division to which he was attach- 
ed. Home address, Monsieur Jean Chevalier, Rue 
de Pontivy, Loudeac, Cotes du Nord. 

CHILDERS, JOHN W. . Private (First Class) 
Company B, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Remonville, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. After all his superiors had become 
casualties, Pvt. Childers assumed command of the 
platoon and, reorganizing the scattered groups, he 
led them forward against great resistance and 
gained his objective. Home address, Mrs. Emma 
W. Childers, mother. La Grange, Mo. 

CHILDS, HOWARD Corporal 

Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
Belleau June 6-8, 1918. Corpl. Childs with Joseph 
A. Garges and Benjamin Tilghman, Corpls. and 
Herman L. McLeod, Pvt, all of the same company, 
were prominent in the attack on enemy machine- 
gun positions in the Bois de Belleau on June 6 and 
8, 1918; were foremost in their company and at 
all times acquitted themselves with such distinction 
that they were an example for the remainder of 
their command. Home address, Mrs. Amanda S, 
Childs. GranvUle. lU. 

CHILES, WALTER K Sergeant 

Company B, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 20, 
1918. Sergeant Chiles displayed exceptional cour- 
age, after being wounded, by remaining in comrnand 
of his platoon under intense bombardment until he 
received a second severe wound. Home address, 
Mrs. Fannie Chiles, mother, 1912 Avenue H, Ends- 
ley, Ala. 

CHIRAFISI, ANTHONY J. . . . Sergeant 
Company H, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brandeville, France, Nov- 
ember 8, 1918. Sergt. Chirafisi volunteered to 
estabUsh liaison between the battalions of his regi- 
ment. He crossed a valley under heavy artillery 
fire and cUmbed for over an hour on a hill exposed 
to steady machine-gun fire, accomplished his mis- 
sion, and returned by the same route. Home ad- 
dress, Joseph Chirafisi, father. Box No. 35, High 
CUff P. O., Wis. 

CHISHOLM, RAYMOND C. . . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Company A, 345th Battalion, Tank 
Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Varennes, France, September 26, 1918. After his 
tank had been hit by a shell Sergt. Chisholna 
ordered his driver ahead, although fatally wounded. 
He continued to take an important part in the 
action until he dropped dead, at his post. Next of 
kin, Robert M. Chisholm, father, Herbert Street, 
Springfield, N. J. 

CHITTUM, WARREN A Private 

Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
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tember 29-October 1, 1918. Although his right 
thumb had been shot off, Pvt. Chittum remained 
at his post as carrier of an automatic rifle squad 
throughout the engagement. Next of kin, Louise 
W. Chittum, wife, 1230 Jackson Street, San 
Francisco, Cal. 



CHRISTENBERRY, CURN . . . Private 
Company L, 167th Infantry. After having been 
wounded he remained courageously at his post 
under heavy shell fire, and not only afforded an 
inspiring example by that fortitude but rescued 
comrades who had been buried when a shell caved 
in their trench at Souin, France, July 16, 1918. 
Home address, Mrs. Luvie Christenberry, mother, 
Landersville, Ala. 

CHRISTENSEN, HENRY , First Lieutenant 
Medical Corps, 101st Ambulance Company. 
For extraordinary heroism in action at Saulx, 
France, September 25-26, 1918. Lieut. Christensen 
establishecf and operated a dressing station in an 
advanced position under constant heavy bombard- 
ment by the enemy. When word was received that 
our troops were withdrawing and permission had 
been given to move his station to a safer position 
he declined to withdraw, but continued his work of 
ministering to the wounded. Home address, 4828 
West Hutchinson Street, Chicago, 111. 

CHRISTENSEN, LEROY C. . . . Private 
Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. 
Upon seeing his captain wounded and lying in an 
exposed position, Pvt. Christensen left shelter and 
rendered him first aid. He then carried the officer 
from the area he had been lying, which was sub- 
jected to an intense machine gun and artillery bar- 
rage. Next of kin, Christ P. Christensen, father, 
Glenwood, Minn. 

CHRISTENSON, WALTER T. . . Sergeant 
Machine Gun Company, 28th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Sedan, Novem- 
ber 7, 1918. After his platoon commander and the 
second in command had become casualties, Sergt. 
Christenson (then a private) took charge of the 

Elatoon, reorganized it, and led it forward, set up 
is machine guns in the open under the direct fire 
of enemy machine guns and artillery, and success- 
fully silenced four enemy machine guns which were 
impeding the advance of the Infantry. Again he 
volunteered and carried a message from his company 
commander to the battalion post of command and 
brought back an answer without loss of time, 
through a terrific enemy fire. After his company 
was relieved, he returned to the former position 
with a detail of men and brought backjall.the wound- 
ed of his platoon, personally seeing that they were 
properly cared for and evacuated. Home address, 
Mrs. Thomas Christenson, mother, R. F. D. No. 2, 
Bridman, Mich. 

CHRISTIANSEN, HANS P. . First Sergeant 
Company A, Twenty-eight Infantry. On May 
27-28, 1918, at Cantigny, France, he refused to 
receive treatment, although sick, and walked up 
and down the line encouraging his men and expos- 
ing himself to shell and machine-gun fire. Home 
address, Alice Wiscen, 1462 Almond Avenue, St. 
Paul, Minn. 

CHRISTIANSON, ENOCH .... 

Private (First Class) 
Company A, 308th Infantrj'. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 
1, 1918. When the advance of his platoon had been 
checked by enemy machine-gun fire, Pvt. Christ- 
iansen deliberately exposed himself to sniper fire 
in order to locate the position of the sniper who 



had caused several casualties in his platoon. Home 
address, Tillie Anderson, Rodtagen, Norway. 

CHRISTMAN, CLARENCE R 

Second Lieutenant 
Machine Gun Battalion. By leading one of his 
machine guns in advance of the Infantry through 
a wheat field south of Soissons, France, July 22, 
1918, he succeeded in obtaining a position of ad- 
vantage, from which he cleaned out an enemy 
trench and forced out of action a hostile machine 
gun which had been holding up the advance of our 
Infantry. Home address. Miss Nellie M. Christ- 
man, sister, 1524 Amsterdam Avenue, New York 
City. 

CHRISTOPHER, JOHN C. . First Lieutenant 
168th Infantry. He led his platoon against the 
Prussian Guards on Hill No. 212, near Sergy, France} 
on July 28, 1918. So courageous was he and so 
skillful in directing the attack that 13 of the enemy's 
best troops were captured at their guns and 6 
machine guns were taken and turned on the foe. 
Home address, Mrs. Fannie H. Christopher, Red 
Oak, la. 

CHURCH, JOHN H. . . Second Lieutenant 
28th Infantry. Knocked down and rendered 
unconscious by the explosion of a shell early in the 
attack on Cantigny, France, May 28-31, 1918, he 
staggered forward as soon as he regained conscious- 
ness and insisted upon resuming command, thereby 
giving a striking example of fortitude to his men. 
Home address, Louis Crespen, 448 Broadway, 
Flushing, N. Y. 

CHYKO, JOHN Corporal 

Company E, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Moirey, France, November 
10,1918. Taking command of a platoon in the 
absence of officers and sergeants, he led a successful 
assault. With a small detachment of his men, he 
wiped out several machine-gun nests, thereby 
aiding in the advance of his battalion. On the 
same evening, after establishing listening posts, he 
patroled with three men 1 kilometer from the front 
line, thus establishing security of the battalion 
position for the night. Home address, Michael 
Chyko, father, Beaver Valley, Pa. 

CINAMON, ARCHIE Private 

Machine Gun Company, 117th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. Pvt. Cinamon, a 
runner, carried many messages under heavy fire. 
At one time when his platoon was held up by ma- 
chine-gun fire he, with another soldier, refused to 
take cover, but delivered effective rifle fire until the 
machine gun was silenced, thereby enabling his 
platoon to continue its advance. Home address, 
Mrs. Bessie Heck, sister, Rodgersville, Tenn. 

CLABBY, JOHN J Sergeant 

Company F, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Epieds, France, July 23, 
1918. During the advance by his platoon upon 
machine-gun nests in Trugny Woods he observed 
a German machine gun on his right flank. He 
charged it single-handed in the face of its fire, killed 
the gunners, and destroyed the gun. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Bridget Clabby, 173 Valley Street, 
Providence, R. I. 

CLAFLIN, JAMES A Sergeant 

Medical Detachment, 5th Machine Gun Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Thiacourt, France, September 13, 1918. In a 
territory swept by the direct fire of two German 
batteries Sergt. Claffin displayed great courage 
and devotion to duty in giving first aid to the 
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place of safety. Next of kin, George B. Claflin, 
father, Riverton, N. J. 

CLAPP, DAVID O. . . Private (First Class) 
Company B, 28th Infantry. During the defense 
of Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918, although 
wounded several times, he stayed with his auto- 
matic rifle and assisted in the reconsohdation of his 
platoon. He was ordered to the aid station, but 
after receiving first aid insisted on returning to his 
post, where he remained working until forced to be 
evacuated. Home address, David Clapp, father, 
600 West 6th Street, St. Ada, Okla. 

CLAPP, KENNETH SMITH ... . 

Second Lieutenant 

27th Aero Squadron. Outnumbered and handi- 
capped by his presence far behind the German lines, 
he and three flying companions fought brilliantly 
a large group of enemy planes, bringing down or 
putting to flight all in the attacking party, while 
performing an important mission near Luneville, 
France, June 13, 1918. Home address, W. M. 
Clapp, brother, Columbia City, Ind. 

CLARK, ARTHUR I Sergeant 

Company C, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Esnes, France, September 26, 
1918. Sergeant Clark was in command of one pla- 
toon of his company, which was held up by intense 
enemy machine-gun fire. Accompanied by two 
other soldiers, he voluntarily made an attack on one 
of the nests under heavy fire, firing a rifle grenade 
into it and forcing its surrender. He then advanced 
on another machine-gun nest and captured it, tak- 
ing seven prisoners from both nests. His platoon 
having been forced to fall back by machine-gun fire 
from the rear, he reorganized it and led it in a suc- 
cessful attack on 75 of the enemy whom he discov- 
ered near by. Home address, Mrs. George Clark, 
mother, 6203^ Virginia Street, Sioux City, la. 

CLARK, CHALMERS Private 

eth Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
3-9, 1918. Displaying remarkable devotion to 
duty, Pvt. Clark remained on duty as a battalion 
runner for six days and nights, almost without 
rest, continually risking his life in crossing 
fields swept by machine-gun and shell fire on 
liaison and reconnaissance missions for which he 
volunteered. Each night he organized and guided 
carrying parties, bringing food and water to the 
men in the front lines. Home address, Mrs. Sarah 
B. Clark, mother, Oberline, Mo. 

CLARK, GEORGE E Sergeant 

Battery D, 122nd Field Artillery. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Epionville, 
France, October, 1918. When his battery echelon 
was bombed, Sergt. Clark, with great courage and 
presence of mind, conducted his men to shelter 
and then took charge of rescuing and treating the 
wounded, until he was himself wounded by an ex- 
ploding bomb, necessitating the amputation of 
one of his arms. Home address, Mrs. Anna G. 
Clark, mother, 537 Lumbard Avenue, Chicago, 

CLARK, GUY H Corporal 

Company F, 5th Marines. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
October 5, 1918. Learning that a number of wound- 
ed soldiers were lying in no man's land, Corpl. 
Clark immediately volunteered to help carry them 
in. He made several trips over an area which was 
constantly shelled and subjected to machine-gun 
and rifle fire. Home address, Charies Clark, father, 
341 Pleasant Street, St. Paul, Miim 



CLARK, HARRY C Sergeant 

Company G, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Montagne, France, 
October 15, 1918. Sergt. Clark remained for two 
days by himself in a sniper's post in advance of the 
front line, killing 12 enemy scouts. When all of 
the officers of his company had been incapacitated 
this soldier took command and steadied his men 
by his own coolness and courage. He remained 
on duty until he was severely wounded while lead- 
ing a combat liaison patrol. Next of kin, James D. 
Clark, brother, Dawson, Md. 

CLARK, JAMES PAUL .... Corporal 
Deceased. Company F, 108th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918. Corpl. Clark dis- 
played unusual courage and leadership in taking 
command of his company after all the officers had 
been killed and leading it into effective combat. 
Next of kin, James W. Clark, 357 South Avenue, 
Medina, N. Y. 

CLARK, MERL E Sergeant 

Company C, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at the Cotedechatillon, east of 
Grandpre, France, October 16, 1918. Sergt. Clark, 
after leading his platoon in a resolute assault across 
open ground swept by machine-gun fire, saw his left 
held up by machine-gun nest. Taking four soldiers, 
he flanked the enemy position, killed four Germans, 
capturing two prisoners, and two heavy machine 
guns, his own detachment suffering no casualties. 
Sergt. Clark executed this movement with except- 
ional skill, daring, and promptness, and in less than 
10 minutes cleared the ground for the advance 
of two companies. Home address, Mrs. James E. 
Clark, mother, 936 Walnut Street, Webster City, 
Iowa. 

CLARK, ORRIE A. . . Private (First Class) 
Company F, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action on Hill 275 in the Forest of 
Argonne, France, October 5, 1918. When an officer 
called for volunteers to cut an opening in a thick 
barbed wire entanglement, Pvt. Clark unhesitat- 
ingly responded and under the enemy's rifle fire and 
cross fire from two machine-guns, worked for more 
than an hour at cutting the wire, desisting only 
when ordered to do so by his officers. He then re- 
turned to his organization through the enemy's ar- 
tillery barrage. 

For the following act of extraordinary heroism 
in action near Fismes, France, September 5, 1918, 
Pvt. Clark is awarded an Oak Leaf Cluster, to be 
worn with the Distinguished Service Cross awarded 
him on May 3rd, 1919. Pvt. Clark volunteered 
and carried a message from his platoon commander 
to a squad leader, through continuous shell and 
machine-gun fire, and was thereby the means of 
saving the Uves of six men of the squad. Home 
address, Mrs. Lillian Edders, sister. West Main 
Street, Phelps, N. Y. 

CLARK, PATRICK J. . Private (First Class) 
Company C, 5th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
France, September 13, 1918. On two occasions 
Pvt. Clark unhesitatingly went through heavy 
machine-gun fire, carrying messages. Later, when 
volunteers were called for to take a message 
through a violent barrage, he was the first to res- 
pond. Home address, Mrs. Mary McCall, sister, 
353 Carroll Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn. 

CLARK, ROBERT P. . Second Lieutenant 

16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cantigny, France, July 4, 1918. Ac- 
companied by five men, Lieut. Clark rushed a 
trench manned by a greatly superior number of the 
enemy, and fought until the entire enemy garrison 
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were killed and one wounded in the encounter. He 
bandaged the wounded man and returned to our 
lines, carrying a wounded German prisoner. Home 
address, J. Fred Clark, father, Lincoln, Me. 

CLARK, WILLIAM L. . Private (First Class) 
Company D, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, comprising 
the company headquarters detachment, he assisted 
his company commander in cleaning out enemy 
dugouts along a canal and capturing 242 prisoners. 
Home address, Walter G. Clark, brother. Fountain 
City, Tenn. 

CLARKE, GEORGE G. . Second Lieutenant 
11th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Reimoiville, France, November 5-10, 
1918. Lieut. Clarke set an example of bravery 
and self-sacrifice to his men during the period 
November 5-9. On November 10, while assembling 
his company, he discovered a wounded man lying 
in a place exposed to machine-gun fire, and, regard- 
less of his own danger, carried him to a place of 
safety. Home address, William B. Clarke, Waukon, 
Iowa. 

CLARICE, JAMES L Private 

47th Company, Fifth Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
Although wounded in the attack on Bois de BeUeau, 
France, he crossed through enemy territory to con- 
vey a message. Home address, Andres J. McCoy, 
uncle, R. F. D. 2, Seaman, O. 

CLARKE, SHELDON V. . . First Lieutenant 
Balloon Section. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Raulecourt, France, August 28 and 
September 26, 1918. While making a general sur- 
veillance of enemy territory on August 28, and Sep- 
tember 26, 1918, Lieut. Clarke was attacked by 
enemy planes. On both occasions he remained at 
his post and directed the fire by telephone until his 
balloon had been set on fire. On August 28 he as- 
sisted a passenger to descend, and did not jump 
himself until the other's parachute had opened. On 
both occasions he reascended as soon as another 
balloon could be obtained. Home address, Virginia 
A. Clarke, mother, 409 East Third Street, WilUams- 
port, Pa. 

CLARKSTON, SAMUEL . Gunnery Sergeant 
Machine Gun Company, Fifth Marines. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, 
France, November 10-11, 1918. Leading the one 
remaining machine-gun crew across the River 
Meuse Sergt. Clarkston, under trying conditions, 
established a stronghold from which he inflicted 
severe losses on the enemy. Next of kin, Mrs. Jane 
Clarkston, mother, general delivery, Druprock, Ky. 

CLARY, EMMET S Private 

Company B, Machine Gun Battalion. Shocked 
and bruised by a shell near Soissons, France, July 
19, 1918, he was taken to an aid station and put 
with the wounded who were to be evacuated; but 
when Infantry reenforcements passed by he joined 
them, participated in their attack, and fought 
effectively with rifle and bayonet. He took five 
prisoners and was ordered to escort them to the 
rear. On his way back he ascertained the location 
of his company commander, and, after disposing of 
his prisoners, he reported back to his organization 
and asked for further duty. Home address, H. L. 
Clary, Odum, Ga. 

CLASBY, DANIEL J Private 

Company F, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
September 12, 1918. Accompanying two other 
soldiers Pvt. Clasby rushed forward in advance of 
his lines, exposed to heavy machine-gun fire, and 



captured two machine guns and six of the enemy 
who were manning the position. Home address, 
Mrs. Alice Clasby, 51 Ash Street, Waltham, Mass. 

CLAUSON, OSCAR Private 

Company F, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Scheldt River, Belgium, 
October 31, 1918. When the advance of the front 
line was held up by fire from a machine-gun nest 
300 yards to the front, Pvt. Clauson with two others 
crossed the open field in the face of fire from enemy 
artillery, machine guns and snipers. Charging the 
nest, they killed two of the crew, wounded two 
others, and captured five, together with the machine 
gun. Home address, Glaus Anderson, father, 
Grenna Snaaland, Sweden. 

CLAY, FRED Corporal 

Company K, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. 
After all runners had become casualties in attempt- 
ing to carry out their missions, Corp. Clay volun- 
tarily assumed the duties of company runner. His 
efforts were materially responsible for success gained 
during the day, during the course of which he re- 
peatedly exposed himself to direct enemy artillery 
and machine-gun fire. Home address, John L. 
Clay, father, 513 South Porter Street, Saginaw, 
Mich. 

CLELAND, JOHN R. D. . . First Lieutenant 
28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Soissons, France, July 21, 1918. Although 
he was wounded before and in the attack upon 
Berzy-le-Sec, he declined an opportunity to be evac- 
uated and led his platoon to its final objective, 
which he consolidated and held. Home address, 
John L. Dogget, Lancaster Terrace, Jacksonville, 
Fla. 

CLEMENTSON, HARRY B. . . . Private 
Company A, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Caree Four de Meurrussons, 
France, September 27, 1918. After his company had 
taken shelter from the enfilading machine-gun and 
trench-mortar fire, Pvt. Clementson, accompanied 
by two other soldiers, crawled out, in the face of a 
machine-gun barrage, to the aid of wounded com- 
rades, thus saving the lives of at least two of his 
companions. Home address, Mrs. Hanna Clement- 
son, mother. Eagle Bend, Minn. 

CLERMONT, JOSEPH R Private 

Company M, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
16, 1918. With another soldier, Pvt. Clermont ad- 
vanced several hundred yards ahead of the front 
line under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire and 
rescued a wounded comrade. Home address, Alfred 
Clermont, father, 230 Eagle Street, Fall River, 
Mass. 

CLEVELAND, VICTOR A. . . . Corporal 
Deceased. 130th Infantry, Company L. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the Bois-de-Chau, 
France, October 12, 1918. Corp. Cleveland led a 
detail to the rescue of an officer who had been caught 
in the heavy barrage of gas and high-explosive 
shells and seriously wounded. In his efforts to get 
the wounded officer to an aid station this coura- 
geous soldier was killed. Next of kin, Ella Steele, 
mother, Louisville, III. 

CLINGY. WILL . . . Private (First Class) 
Company F, 366th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Frapelle, France, September 
4, 1918. He showed exceptional bravery during an 
enemy raid. His teammate on an automatic rifle 
having been mortally wounded, and although he 
was himself severely wounded he continued to 
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back Home address, John CUncy, father, 2616 
Sixth Avenue, North Birmingham, Ala. 

CLINE, JACOB F bugler 

Deceased. Company D, 111th Machine Gun 
Battalion. For extraordinary teroisrn in action 
near Verdun. France, October 11, 1918. Bugler 
CUne voluntarily left cover to carry a htter through 
an intense bombardment, after the litter bearers had 
been wounded. Ho was killed while on this duty. 
Home address, Jacob F. Cline, father 148 Hacken- 
sack plank Road, Town of Umon, N. J. 

CLINE, JESSE L Private 

Company A, 6l8t Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Lion-devant-Dun, France, 
November 7, 1918. Although entirely unac- 
quainted with the personnel of his company, to 
which he had just been assigned, Pyt. CUne volun- 
teered and led a party of 20 men in a successful 
attack on a strong enemy machine-gun position. 
Home address, Carrie Brooks Cline, sister. War 
Eagle, W.Va. 

CLOSE, HARRY L Corporal 

Company D, 106th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
27, 1918. During operations against the Hinden- 
bu'rg line, Corp. Close, single handed, attacked a 
group of 13 of the enemy. By hard fighting he suc- 
ceeded in killing three and taking the remainder as 
prisoners, marching them to the rear under heavy 
fire of machine guns and shells. When returning to 
his command he was wounded. Home address, 
Mrs. Margaret Fitzpatrick, mother, 8782 Bay 
Twenty-first Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

COAKLEY, JOHN L Corporal 

Battery B, 17th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Somme-Py, France, 
October 9, 1918. Although seriously wounded and 
still exposed to enemy shell fire Corp. Coakley re- 
fused treatment until three other members of his 
squad had been removed and attended to. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Rose Coakley, mother, 373 South 
Boake Street, Kansas City, Kans. 

COATS, LORENZA C Private 

Company A, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, Octo- 
ber 9-November 11, 1918. As company and 
platoon runner. Private Coats worked tirelessly, 
being on duty almost constantly both day and 
night, and carrying numerous messages, under 
enemy machine-gun and artillery fire. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Delma Coats, wife, Winnsboro, Tex. 

COCHRAN, JOHN B Sergeant 

Company A, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
tember 12, 1918. Although severely wounded he 
led his section forward and captured three machine 
guns. Home address, Mrs. John B. Cochran, wife, 
810 West Reno Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. 

COCHRAN, WILLIAM F Sergeant 

Deceased. Company A, 61st Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the Bois de Rappes, 
France, October 14, 1918. Disregarding his own 
personal safety, Sergt. Cochran assisted in reorgan- 
izing his company under heavy machine-gun and 
artillery fire and leading it against machine-gun 
nests, which were holding up the advance of his 
battalion. He was killed in action during this en- 
gagement. Next of kin, David V. Cochran, brother, 
Gulfport, Misa. 

COCHRANE, ROBERT S 

Chief Pharmacist's Mate 

Attached to 6th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 



France, October 3-4, 1918. Chief Pharmacist's 
Mate Cochrane continued to dress wounded when 
the area in which he was working was swept by 
machine-gun fire. He was an example of coolness 
to all during 48 hours of continuous shell fire, never 
hesitating to expose himself to danger when assis- 
tance was needed. Home address, William J. Reid, 
imcle, Hichburg, S. C. 

CODY, WILLIAM C Private 

Company C, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, 
October 9, — November 11, 1918. As company 
and platoon runner, Pvt. Cody worked tirelessly, 
being on duty almost constantly both day and 
night, carrying numerous messages under enemy 
machine-gun and artillery fire. Home address, 
Jean Cody, brother, Locust Grove, Okla. 

COFF, JOSEPH J Bugler 

Company F, 138th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Very, France, September 
26, 1918i Bugler Coff was a member of liaison 
group, who worked their way 1,000 yards in advance 
of their first wave. Surrounded by enemy machine- 
guns. Bugler Coff, accompanied by two more 
soldiers, silenced two machine guns and took 23 
prisoners. Seriously gassed he persisted in remain- 
ing in the fight, until exhausted. Home address, 
Julian Coff, brother, 3043 Fair Avenue, St. Louis, 
Mo. 

COFFEY, LUKE Private 

Company F, lOSth Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
28, 1918. He displayed rare courage in leaving 
shelter and going into an open field under heavy 
shell and machine-gun fire and rescuing wounded 
soldiers of another regiment. 

An oak leaf cluster, to be worn with the disting- 
uished service cross, is awarded Pvt. Coffey for the 
following act of extraordinary heroism in action 
near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. When 
all the other members of his squad had been killed 
or wounded, he picked up an automatic rifle and 
advanced alone against an enemy position. Home 
address, Joseph Coffey, father, 306 East 126th 
Street, New York City. 

COFFMAN, RALPH L Sergeant 

Deceased. Company B, 15th Machine Gun 
Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Brieulles, France, November 4, 1918. When 
his advance had been held up by an enemy machine 
gun, having been advised that the crew manning 
the gun would die rather than surrender, 
Sergt. Coffman alone attacked the gun. His at- 
tempt proved fatal, for he was killed before reaching 
the gun. His action, however, enabled his platoon 
to overcome the resistance without further serious 
loss. Next of kin, J. M. Coffman, father. New 
Cambria, Mo. 

COGSWELL, JULIUS C. . . First Lieutenant 
Company G, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. Hav- 
ing been previously wounded in the bombardment 
of La Cense Farm, France, he refused to be 
evacuated, and handled his platoon with marked 
bravery and skill in an assault on a formidable ma- 
chine-gun position until seriously wounded on June 
6, 1918. Home address, W. H. Cogswell, father, 
Charleston, S. C. 

COHEE, ORA J First Lieutenant 

Chaplain, 34th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, Nov- 
ember 1-2, 1918. Chaplain Cohee worked untiring- 
ly, under constant artillery fire, for two days, in 
charge of the stretcher bearers, personally assisted 
in carrying wounded men to safety. Home address, 
Mrs. Ora J. Cohee, 504 South Green Street, 
Crawfordsville, Ind. 



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COHEN, ABRAHAM Private 

Attached to Sanitary Troops, 103d Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, November 9, 1918. After three others 
had failed in the attempt and were wounded, Pvt. 
Cohen went out under terrific machine-gun fire and 
gave first aid to a wounded soldier. Home address. 
Rev. A. H. Wheelock, guardian, Great Plain 
Avenue, Needman, Mass. 

COHEN. FRANK J Private 

Headquarters Company, 107th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Baslieux, 
France, September 5, 1918. On duty with an 
officer at an observation post far in advance of the 
Infantry line, he exposed himself to heavy machine- 
gun fire to obtain stretcher and bandages when 
the oflJcer was hit by a machine-gun bullet. The 
officer's wound having proved fatal, Pvt. Cohen, 
the following day, volunteered to go out and assist 
in bringing back the body, being constantly sub- 
jected to enemy fire. Home address, Samuel Cohen, 
father, 76 Arthur Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

COHN, DAVID H. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 363d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Spitaals Bosschen, Belgium, 
October 31, 1918. When hia company met with 
determined resistance from enemy machine guns 
and 8nip>ers, Lieut. Cohn, being the only officer 
remaining with his company, undertook a dangerous 
reconnaissance" himself rather than assign the mis- 
sion to others, and while so engaged was mortally 
wounded. Next of kin, Herman Cohn, father, 
628 South Walnut Street, Spokane, Wash. 

COHN, EUGENE S Captain 

364th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Exmorieux Farm, France, October 2, 
1918. After being painfully wounded by shrapnel, 
Capt. Cohn refused to go to the rear and remained 
on duty with his company in the front Une without 
medical attention for 54 hours. Home address, Mrs. 
Marthena R. Cohn, wife, R. F. D. No. 6, Seattle, 
Wash. 

COLE, ALAN RAMSAY . Second Lieutenant 
16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Al- 
though wounded early in the morning, he continued 
to lead his platoon in the front wave, personally 
silencing machine-gun nests, displaying wonderful 
courage, leadership, and devotion to duty during 
the entire operations. He remained with his 
platoon until ordered to the rear by his battalion 
commander. Home addrress, H. E. Cole, father, 
Bridgton, Me. 

COLE, CHARLES E Private 

Company F, 359th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Borrut, France, November 
1, 1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire Pvt. Cole 
organized two broken platoons and guided them into 

Eosition. Through two days of strong operation 
e acted as runner, carrying messages to the front, 
and returning with valuable information, at all 
times exposed to severe shell and machine-gun 
fire. Home address, Mrs. James Newberg, aunt, 
5915 South Calumet Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

COLE, EDWARD B Major 

Deceased. 6th Machine Gun Battalion, 6th 
Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, 
France, on June 6, 1918, his unusual heroism in 
leading his company under heavy fire enabled it 
to fight with exceptional eflPectiveness. He person- 
ally worked fearlessly until he was mortally 
wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. Edward B. Cole, 
wife, 22 Strathmore Road, Brookline, Mass. 



COLE, JAMES E Private 

Company B, 6th Machine Gun Battalion. 
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Beaumont, France, November 10, 1918. 
Pvt. Cole was painfully wounded in the foot by a 
bursting shell which killed or wounded all the 
members of his gun crew, but, as soon as he had 
obtained first aid treatment, he immediately 
returned to his comrades and worked all night 
under heavy shell fire at carrying wounded to the 
dressing station. Home address, Mrs. Anna Cole, 
R. F. D., Port Jervis, N. J. 

COLEBANK, PHILIP R. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 147th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ivoiry, France, September 
29, 1918. This officer with two soldiers went 
out in the face of heavy machine-gun and artillery 
fire to bring in a wounded soldier. As they reached 
the wounded man a shell burst, killing him 
instantly. Next of kin, Mrs. Emma R. Colebank, 
wife, 2905 Robertson Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

COLEMAN, CARROLL J. ... 

Private (First Class) 
Company H, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 
17, 1918, and November 1, 1918. With another 
soldier, Pvt. Coleman went out twenty-five yards 
in advance of the front line, under severe shell and 
machine-gun fire, and carried to shelter a wounded 
comrade. After administering first aid, they car- 
ried him four kilometers to the dressing station 
across fields exposed to heavy hostile fire. On 
November 1, Pvt. Coleman went through heavy 
artillery and machine-gun fire and assisted in car- 
rying his commanding officer, who had been wound- 
ed, to the Aid Station. Upon his return, though 
nearly exhausted, he volunteered to go back with 
an ammunition detail. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
Coleman, mother. Post Office Box 91, Shodack 
Landing, N. Y. 

COLEMAN, RUFUS M Private 

Company B, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
8-24, 1918. In the Verdun sector, east of Meuse, 
Pvt. Coleman volunteered on several occasions, 
during a heavy barrage, to take messages to the 
battaUon commander. He at all times disregarded 
his personal safety, and his splendid work was an 
inspiration to all those associated with him. Home 
address, Mrs. OUve J. Coleman, mother, Weleetka, 
Okla. 

COLEMAN. WALLACE . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, pilot, Obseravtion Group, 4th Corps. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulny 
France, September 12-13, 1918. On September 12 
Lieut. Coleman, pilot, and Second Lieut. William 
Belzer, observer, while on an artillery surveillance 
mission were attacked by an enemy plane. They 
waited until the enemy was at close range and then 
fired 50 rounds directly into the vital parts of the 
enemy machine, which was seen to disappear out 
of control. The next day Lieuts. Belzer and Cole- 
man, while on a reconnaisance mission, were at- 
tacked by seven enemy aircraft. They unhesi- 
tatingly opened fire, but, owing to their guns being 
jammed, were forced to withdraw to our lines, 
where, clearing the jam, they returned to finish the 
mission. Their guns again jammed, and they were 
driven back by a large patrol of enemy planes. 
After skillful maneuvering they succeeded in putting 
one gun into use and returned a third time, only to 
be driven back. Undaunted, they returned the 
fourth time and accomplished their mission, trans- 
mitting valuable information to the Infantry head- 
quarters. Home address, P. B. Coleman, father, 
1625 Boyd Avenue, Racine, Wis. 



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COLFLESH, ROBERT Corporal 

Company M. 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 14, 
1918. After his men had been caught in an intense 
artillery shelling, Corp. Colflesh, although wounded, 
refused to seek shelter until all his men had taken 
cover. While aiding the last man into a trench he 
received a second wound. Home address, F. H. 
Colflesh, 777 West Fourteenth Street, Des Moines, 
Iowa. 

COLLETTE, JOE . . . Private (First Class) 
Company L, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 7, 
1918. After his company had taken up a position 
and were waiting for orders, Pvt. CoUette, in the 
absence of the company's runners, volunteered and 
carried all messages to and from the battalion post 
of command some 800 yards distant. His route lay 
over a steep hillside subjected to a heavy concentra- 
tion of artillery machine-gun and sniper fire. He 
continued to carry messages after learning that the 
enemy had the exact range of the post of command 
and a shell struck the building, killing several of 
the men. Having had nothing to eat for 36 hours, 
he finally fell, completely exhausted. Home ad- 
dress, Alfred CoUette, father, Dayton, Minn. 

COLLEY, DWIGHT T Captain 

104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bois d'Haumont, France, October 16, 
1918. On October 16 Capt. CoUey, then second lieu- 
tenant, led his company to the enemy's trenches 
despite the failure of supporting tanks to advance. 
After the order to withdraw had been given, he re- 
mained on the field, personally superintending the 
removal of every wounded man. He crawled along 
the ground for a long distance, under the close 
range fire of enemy machine guns, in order to make 
sure that no wounded men had been left behind. 
Home address, Mrs. Elsie N. Colley, wife, Nayatt, 
R.I. 

COLLEY, THOMAS C. . . First Lieutenant 
Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Stonne, France, November 6, 
1918. Though wounded, Lieut. Colley voluntarily 
went through shell fire and gave first aid to the 
wounded members of his platoon, thereby receiv- 
ing additional wounds. Next of kin, R. L. Colley, 
brother, 922 Navarro Avenue, Mart, Tex. 

COLLIER, CLIVE C Corporal 

Company D, 359th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Villers-devant-Dun, France, 
November 1-2, 1918. Corp. Collier courageously 
led his squad through heavy machine-gun and ar- 
tillery fire and drove off several machine-gun crews. 
Next day after being wounded by fire from a heavy 
Maxim gun, he continued the advance, captured 
the gun, killed one of the crew, and took two pris- 
oners. Home address, William H. Collier, brother, 
Goose Creek, Texas. 

COLLINGE, PERCY T. . Sergeant (First Class) 
Medical Detachment, 316th Engineers. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Very, France, 
October 1-2, 1918. He courageously and skillfully 
directed his men in giving aid to wounded soldiers 
under heavy shell fire. After being wounded he 
continued on duty until weariness forced him to go 
to the hospital. Within two days he was again with 
his detachment. Home address, Mrs. Maude M. 
Collinge, McMinnville, Ore. 

COLLINS, EMMETT E Sergeant 

Deceased. Machine-Gun Company, 168th Infan- 
try. For extraordinary heroism in action near the 
Ourcq River, France, July 28, 1918. After being 
wounded. Sergeant Collins voluntarily returned to 
his company as soon as he had received first aid, and 



fought courageously until he was killed. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Fannie Collins, 815 East Pennsylvania 
Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. 

COLLINS, IRUM Q Private 

Company D, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
12-17, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery 
carrying messages as a runner through barrage fire 
and gassed areas with heroic devotion to duty until 
he was finally overcome by gas. Home address, 
Mrs. Lydia CoUins, P. O. Box 163, Sterling, Mich. 

COLLINS, JAMES H Private 

Company L, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action west of St. Juvin, France, October 
16, 1918. Pvt. Collins, with another soldier, volun- 
teered to cross a level open space for 600 yards, 
swept by converging machine-gun fire, to deliver a 
message to the front line, undeterred by the knowl- 
edge that six other soldiers had been wounded in a 
similar attempt. Crawling from one shell hole to 
another, he succeeded in reaching the front line 
and delivering the message. Home address, 
Thomas Collins, father. Sag Harbor, N. Y. 

COLLINS, JAMES P. . . . First Sergeant 
Company D, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-pre, France, October 
23, 1918. Upon his own initiative Sergt. Collins 
crossed an open field heavily swept by machine-gun 
fire, and, assisted by two other soldiers, carried to 
shelter his company commander, who had been mor- 
tally wounded. Home address, Owen Collins, 
father, 1204J^ Railroad Street, Franklin, Pa. 

COLLINS, PATRICK . . Second Lieutenant 
167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Sergy, France, July 31, .1918. Being in- 
formed that a wounded man was lying in No Man's 
Land, Lieut. Collins, then sergeant, immediately 
volunteered and, with Pvt. Pitts, went to his aid. 
The intense fire of the enemy necessitated crawling 
the entire distance. While on the return trip the 
wounded man was hit by a machine-gun bullet and 
instantly killed, but these two men brought in the 
dead body, crawling with great difficulty over the 
shell-torn ground. Home address. Miss Nellie 
Collins, care of Messrs. Revington (Ltd.) Denny 
Street, Tralee, Ireland. 

COLLINS, ROBERT L Sergeant 

Company L, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de la Naza, France, 
October 5, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun 
fire and grenades, he went forward with three other 
soldiers and brought back five seriously wounded 
men to a point where they could be given first-aid 
treatment. With utter disregard for his personal 
safety, he displayed coolness and good judgment 
effecting the rescue. Home address, Margaret 
Miller, sister, 190 Hewett Street, Bridgeport, Conn. 

COLLINS, WILBUR M Captain 

327th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Chatel-Ch6h6ry, France, October 8, 
1918. After the barrage had failed to fall in time, 
he led his platoon into the face of machine-gun fire, 
personally capturing one gun and turning it on the 
enemy, causing them to flee in disorder. Having 
reached his objective, he organized his positions 
under a heavy artillery barrage. Home address, 
Mrs. Wilbur M. Collins, wife. Spring and Oak 
Streets, Macon, Ga. 

COLONNA, THOMS Private 

Company F, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Grand-pre, France, October 17, 
1918. Upon being wounded by a shell, Pvt. 
Colonna refused to go to the rear, but remained on 
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oflScer, dressing the wounds of two comrades. 
Home address, Leo Reillo, 313 Pacific Avenue, 
Jersey City, N. J. 

COLTON, JAMES STANLEY Second Lieutenant 
116th Engineers. From August 4 to 6, 1918, he 
successfully carried out a reconnoissance for the 
location of possible bridge sites across the River 
Vesle, near Fismes, France. He was constantly 
under heavy shell fire, and was frequently harassed 
by fire from hidden machine-gun nests in the town. 
Nevertheless, he passed beyond our furthest lines 
and secured the desired information. He was 
wounded before his mission was accomplished, but 
refused to return to his battalion until he had made 
his reconnoissance and had been relieved by another 
detail. Home address, W. H. Colton, 547 South 
Madison Avenue, Pasadena, Cal. 

COLVILLE, GEORGE, JR. . . . Corporal 
Machine Gun Company, 354th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, 
France, November 1, 1918. Corp. Colville (then 
private, first class) was a member of a machine-gun 
crew firing at close range from a shell hole in an 
open field, when their gun became disabled. There- 
upon he and two other soldiers advanced with 
pistols upon the enemy machine-gun nest, at which 
they had been firing, and captured it with three 
guns and nine prisoners. Putting one of the cap- 
tured guns into immediate action against the 
enemy, they enabled the Infantry to advance with 
a minimum of casualties. Home address, George 
Colville, father, 217 East Chicago Street, Marceline, 
Mo. 

COLVIN, DAVID P. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. Company E, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
C. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois 
de Bellcau. France, June 13, 1918. With another 
soldier. Lieutenant Colvin advanced under the 
fire of an enemy machine gun, killed four of 
the crew and captured the gun. Home address, 
Catherine Quigley, 405 Foster Street, Greensburg, 
Pa. 

COMBS, STEVE Corporal 

Deceased. Company A, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
October 16, 1918. After all his superior officers 
and" non-commissioned officers were killed or 
wounded, Corp. Combs took command of the pla- 
toon and pushed forward, capturing a machine gun 
and its crew. Although being mortally wounded a 
short time afterwards, he constantly called to his 
companions to continue the advance until he lost 
consciousness. Next of kin, Mary Palmer, sister, 
Tallega, Ky. 

COMFORT, CHARLES W., JR. . . Major 
Medical Corps, 102d Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action at Seicheprey, France, April 
20, 1918. Major Comfort administered first-aid for 
36 hours, without rest or relief, to numerous 
wounded in the open, almost constantly under 
heavy artillery fire, and assisted in their evacuation 
thereby setting an example of heroic performance 
of his duties under the most trying circumstances. 
A bronze oak leaf is awarded to Major Comfort for 
the following act of extraordinary heroism: On 
September 26, 1918, near Marcheville, France, he 
displayed the highest courage and devotion to duty 
being continually present on the front line adminis- 
tering first-aid to the wounded under violent artil- 
lery and machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. 
Charles W. Comfort, 1190 Chapel Street, New 
Haven, Conn. 

COMFORT, WILLIS E Captain 

Deceased. 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. After being severely injured he refused to be 



evacuated, but energetically led his company for- 
ward to its objective and maintained it there until 
he was mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. L. L. 
Comfort, mother. Kit Carson, Colo. 

CONATY, CHARLES C Chaplain 

111th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Crezancy, France, July 16, 1918. With- 
out regard for his personal safety Chaplain Conaty, 
under intense shell fire, following the attack of fcus 
troops from Crezancy to the Marne River, attended 
the wounded and throughout the night searched and 
assisted in carrying wounded to the dressing 
station. Home address, Francis P. Conaty, 33 
Hodes Avenue, Taunton, Mass. 

CONDIT, GEORGE W. . Private (First Class) 
Medical Department, 353d Infantry- For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Barricourt, France, 
November 2-3, 1918. Undeterred by seeing another 
man killed in attempting to reach a wounded sol- 
dier, who was lying in the open 100 yards from a 
wood, Pvt. Condit fearlessly exposed himself to fire 
from enemy snipers and machine guns, and suc- 
ceeded in carrying the wounded soldier to shelter. 
Throughout the attack of November 2-3, Pvt. Con- 
dit worked under severe machine-gun fire without 
cover, in dressing wounds after all other first-aid 
men had become casualties. Home address, Mrs. 
Alice Condit, mother, R. F. D. No. 1, Troy, Kan. 

CONDIT, PHILLIP H. . . First Lieutenant 
7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cunel, France, October 11, 1918. With 
marked bravery, Lieutenant Condit led two pla- 
toons under withering machine-gun fire in an attack 
on a machine-gun nest, and succeeded in killing 
the entire enemy crew, including an officer. His 
company commander having been wounded, he 
organized his company's sector in a shallow enemy 
trench, which had ben captured, and for two days 
held this position against repeated hostile counter- 
attacks, inspiring his men by his courage and cheer- 
ful bearing in the face of hardships. Home address, 
Mrs. P. H. Condit, wife, 86 South Clinton Street, 
East Orange, N. J. 

CONE, BEN Corpora 

Deceased. Company I, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. 
C. On June 6, 1918, in the Bois de Belleau, France, 
he showed exceptional heroism and coolness by ad- 
vancing with an automatic rifle on a strongly de- 
fended enemy machine gun which he knew it was 
necessary to silence. He was killed while fearlessly 
going forward in this endeavor. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Bertha Cone, mother, 324 McGraw Avenue, 
Detroit, Mich. 

CONKLIN, MATHEW E. . Second Lieutenant 
310th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Juvin, France, October 16, 1918. 
Lieut. Conklin was wounded while leading his com- 
pany in advance, but continued to lead his men 
across an open area under a heavy machine-gun and 
artillery fire, wading the Agran River, and took his 
position on a hillside where he directed the digging 
in of his company, before he would be evacuated. 
Home address, Elbert E. Conklin, 220 Furman 
Street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

CONN, ROBINS L. . . . First Lieutenant 
308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Revillon, France, September 10, 1918. 
Lieut. Conn volunteered, and, with two soldiers, 
went on a patrol for the purpose of capturing pris- 
oners. They crawled forward to within a few yards 
of the enemy lines, overpowered two sentries and 
succeeded in delivering them to the battalion com- 
mander, despite the fact that the enemy put down 
a heavy barrage of rifle fire and fire grenades. Home 
address, Mrs. Martha S. Conn, mother, 350 West 
Fifty-fifth Street, New York, N. Y. 



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CONNELL, ANDREW F Sergeant 

Deceased. lOlst Ambulance Company. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Saulx, September 
26, 1918. Sergt. Connell labored unceasingly 
throughout the engagement treating and evacuating 
the wounded soldiers in the advanced areas. He 
made repeated trips through an intense barrage and 
was again returning to duty at the front after a trip 
through exceptionally heavy fire when he was killed 
by an exploding shell. Next of kin, Joseph Connell, 
father, 190 North Main Street, Rochester, N. H. 

CONNELLY, FRANCIS J Sergeant 

Company A, 301st Battalion Tank Corps. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. Sergt Connelly was 
on duty as gunner in a tank, whose track was broken 
by a direct hit from an enemy shell. Because of the 
heavy machine-gun fire it was impossible to repair 
the track, but Sergt. Connelly, accompanied by 
another soldier, left the tank, picked up some rifles, 
and crawling through the trenches and brush to the 
rear of the machine-gun position killed four of the 
enemy crew. They then returned to the tank and 
assisted in repairing the track under heavy shell 
fire. Home address, Mrs. Margaret Connelly, 
mother, 540 Old Elm Street, Conshohocken, Fa. 

CONNELLY, JAMES A. . . Sergeant-PUot 
French Air Service. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Suippes, France, September 6, 1918. 
An American pilot, serving with the French Army, 
Sergt. -pilot Connelly attacked a formation of 
twelve enemy planes (Fokker type), shooting down 
the Flight Commander and forcing the remainder 
to seek safety. He continued with the unequal 
combat until his ammunition was exhausted. 

CONNELLY, MICHAEL F. . . . Private 
Headquarters Company, 125th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Romaggte, 
France, October 10-13, 1918. Pvt. Connelly, acting 
as battalion runner, repeatedly crossed the valley 
between hill 258 and Lacote Dame Marie, a distance 
of 500 yards, swept continually by machine-gun 
and sniper fire. Home address, Ralph T. Ward, 
friend, 1217 North Chestnut Street, Lansing, Mich. 

CONNETTE. FRED Private 

Company F, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Bois les Jomblets, north- 
east of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. 
While advancing with the first wave under heavy 
machine-gun fire and artillery barrage, he was 
severely wounded. Knowing there was a machine 
gun nest directly in front of him, which was de- 
cimating the company by its fire, he disregarded 
his injuries, went forward, and killed the machine 
gunner and captured the machine gun. Home 
address, Mrs. Margaret Connett, mother, 80 
Pacific Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 

CONNORS, JOHN Corporal 

Deceased. Company H, 38th Infantry. On the 
river bank, near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 15, 
1918, he commanded a squad that kept two ma- 
chine-guns in operation to prevent Germans landing 
until all in the group were killed. He was the last 
to fall, being shot as he was in the act of throwing a 
hand grenade into a boat filled with the enemy. 
Next of kin, John Connors, father, 154 Water Street, 
Pawtucket, R. I. 

CONOVER. HARVEY . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, pilot, 3d Observation group. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Con- 
eenvoye, France, October 27, 1918. Flying at 
an altitude of less than 50 meters over enemy artil- 
lery and machine guns, which were constantly firing 
on him, Lieut. Conover and his observer staked the 
American front lines and gave valuable informa- 



tion and assistance to the advancing infantry. 
Although suffering from two severe wounds, and 
with a seriously damaged plane, he delivered a 
harassing fire on six enemy machine-gun nests which 
were checking the advance of the ground troops, 
and successfully drove off the crews of four guns and 
silenced the other two. He then made a safe land- 
ing and forwarded his information to division head- 
quarters before seeking medical aid. Home address, 
L. P. Conover, father, Hinsdale, 111. 

CONOVER, HOWARD R Private 

Company A, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pre, France, October 
20, 1918. Although painfully wounded in the hand 
Pvt. Conover went to the assistance of a wounded 
comrade who was lying helpless in an exposed posi- 
tion. He carried him from the front a distance of 
400 yards on his back, and when forced to relinquish 
his burden because of exhaustion, he informed and 
directed stretcher bearers, thus assuring the safety 
of his comrade. Home address, Mrs. Sarah E. Con- 
over, 26 Montgomery Place, Trenton, N. J. 

CONRAD, ROBERT Y Captain 

Deceased. 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Samogneaux, France, 
October 8, 1918. Capt. Conrad led his company 
in an assault, capturing many prisoners and mach- 
ine guns. He continually inspired his men by 
utter disregard of danger and was mortally 
wounded while leading a charge on a machine- 
gun nest. Nest of kin, Mrs. Robert Y. Conrad, 
Winchester, Va. 

CONROY, LAWRENCE .... Mechanic 
Company I, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pre, France, October 
23, 1918. Seeing a comrade lying wounded in front 
of our lines. Mechanic Conroy voluntarily made his 
way forward and rescued the man from direct 
machine-gun fire. After all platoon leaders had be- 
come casualties, he assumed command and very 
creditably directed the action throughout the entire 
attack. Next of kin, Andrew Conroy, father, 79 
Joseph Street, Newark, N. J. 

CONSIDINE, FRANCIS . Private (First Class) 
Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near La Harazee, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918. As acting corporal, Pvt. Con- 
sidine was in charge of a group which ran upon an 
enemy machine-gun nest in a swamp. Although 
wounded in one foot by a machine-gun bullet, 
and in the other foot by a grenade, he continued 
to hold his post and encouraged his men until 
assistance came. Home address, John Considine, 
father, 179 Baylston Street, Watertown, N. Y. 

CONWAY, JAMES Private 

Company C, 58th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near NantUlois, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Pvt. Conway, a company runner, 
repeatedly volunteered for the most dangerous 
missions, carrying messages through enemy ma- 
chine, gun and shell fire on numerous occasions. 
Several days later, when his ear drum was broken 
by concussion from a bursting shell he refused to 
go to the rear for treatment but remained on duty 
until his company was relieved. Home address. 
Miss Nellie Conway, sister, 6 Olive Street, New- 
buryport, Mass. 

COOK, EVERETT R Captain 

Pilot, Air Service, 91st Aero Squadron. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Damvillers, 
France, September 26, 1918. While on a photo- 
graphic mission in the vicinity of Damvillers 
which necessitated a penetration of 20 kilometers 
within the enemy lines, Capt. Cook was attacked 
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riddled with bullets. In spite of the attack he 
continued on his mission, turning only for our 
lines when his observer had secured photographs 
of great military value. In the combat one enemy 
aircraft was destroyed. Home address, Mrs. J. E. 
Cook, 232 Floyd Avenue, Toledo, Ohio. 

COOK, FRANK B. . . Second Lieutenant 

4th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Ville Savoy, France, August 11, 1918. 
Lieut. Cook directed the construction of an artillery 
bridge on the Vesle River under constant machine- 
gun and shell fire, set a splendid example to the 
members of his command by his disregard of danger. 
On the morning of August 11 he was wounded 
while personally .looking after the safety of an out- 
guard during a heavy enemy bombardment. 
Home address, Frank B. Cook, father, Oakland, Cal. 

COOK, FRED A Major 

Deceased. 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne-A-Arnes, France, 
October 3-9, 1918. Led his battalion in an attack, 
although exposed to machine-gun fire from both 
flanks and front, steadying and encouraging his 
men by his fearless example. He was instantly 
killed while directing the reduction of a strongly 
entrenched machine-gun position. Next of kin, 
Mrs. F. A. Cook, Croton on Hudson, N. Y. 

COOK. HOWARD C Private 

95th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
France, September 15, 1918. Private Cook repeat- 
edly volunteered and carried messages for his bat- 
talion commander through severe machine-gun and 
artillery fire. He also exposed himself in an open 
field for several hours under fire, in order to locate 
enemy snipers and machine-gun nests. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Olive Burton Cook, mother, 6008 Calumet 
Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

COOK, H. WEIR Captain 

Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Bois de Dole, 
France, August 1, 1918. Sighting six enemy mono- 
place planes at an altitude of 3, 600 meters, Capt. 
Cook, attacked them despite their numerical 
superiorty, shooting down one and driving off the 
others. For the following act of extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crepion, France, October 
30, 1918, Capt. Cook is awarded a bar to be worn 
with the distinguished service cross. Capt. Cook 
attacked three enemy biplace planes at an altitude 
of 1,000 meters. After a few minutes of severe 
fighting his guns jammed, but after clearing the 
jam he returned to the attack, shot down one of his 
adversaries in flames, and forced the other two to 
retire to their own lines. Home address, Dr. B. H. 
Cook, father, 1327 Jackson Street, Anderson, Ind. 

COOK, LLOYD H Captain 

7th Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Bois Claires Chene, 
France, October 20, 1918. After marching all night 
to his company's position for the initial attack. 
Captain Cook personally led the advance upon the 
enemy, inspiring his men by his bravery and deter- 
mination, frequently going ahead of his company to 
reconnoiter its position. Even after being wounded 
in the leg by machine-gun fire, he continued forward 
until he received two more wounds. Home address, 
Mrs. Lloyd H. Cook, wife, 1067 First Avenue, Salt 
Lake City, Utah. 

COOK, ROBERT P Sergeant 

Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. When his platoon was held up by 
machine-gun fire during an advance, although 
suffering from a painful machine-gun bullet wound 
in the hand, he personally killed the gunner and 



put the gun out of action, thus permitting the 
further advance of his platoon. Home address, 
William P. Cook, father, Altaoshaw, N. C. 

COOK, ROBERT R Sergeant 

Company A, 13l3t Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Bois de Chaume, France, 
October 11, 1918. Sergt. Cook crawled out in 
front of the lines some hundred yards to locate 
enemy snipers. While in this perilous position ha 
fired upon and put out of action a group of enemy 
machine gunners, thus exposing his position and 
drawing enemy sniper fire. Having in his posses- 
sion a number of asphyxiating grenades, which 
emit a dense white smoke, he hurled one of the 
at the sniper's position and under cover of this im- 
provised smoke screen walked back to the lines. 
Home address, Robert Cook, father, Caledonia, 
Mich. 

COOK, WALTER . . . Gunnery Sergeant 
Company F, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 
6, 1918. Without regard for his own personal 
safety, Gunnery Sergt. Cook rescued two men who 
were buried with dirt by the explosion of a Ger- 
man ammunition dump, and refused to find cover 
for himself until every man of his command had 
found a place of safety. Home address, John 
Cook, father, 624 Dundaff Street, Priceburg, Pa. 

COOKSEY, THOMAS L Sergeant 

90th Division, Military Police. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Cantigny-Devant- 
Sassey, France, November 5, 1918. During a very 
heavy attack in the vicinity of his post, where 
artillery fire and aircraft machine-gun fire had 
created a most confusing situation, Sergt. Cooksey 
calmly directed traffic, aided wounded, and re- 
moved obstructions, thereby preventing wild dis- 
order. He assisted the drivers of ammunition 
trucks getting their machines to places of safety. 
Home address, W. F. Cooksey, father, Lamesa, 
Tex. 

COOLIDGE, EDMUND . Private (First Class) 
Headquarters Company, 101st Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Belleau Bois 
France, October 23, 1918. He left shelter and ex- 
posed himself to intense machine-gun fire, when he 
saw a soldier lying wounded in advance of our Unes. 
He reached the wounded man despite the enemy 
fire, and dragged him back to a place of safety. 
Home address, Stanley Coolidge, father. Concord, 
Mass. 

COOLIDGE, HAMILTON .... Captain 
Deceased. 94th Aero Squadron. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, 
October 27, 1918. Leading a protection patrol, he 
went to the assistance of two observation planes 
which were being attacked by six German ma- 
chines. Observing this maneuver, the enemy sent 
up a terrific barrage from antiaircraft guns on the 
ground. Disregarding the extreme danger, he 
dived straight into the barrage, and his plane was 
struck and sent down in flames. Next of kin, J. R. 
Coolidge, father, 10 West Hill Place, Boston, Mass. 

COONEY, JAMES M Corporal 

Company A, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fay-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
tember 12, 1918. Corporal Cooney single-handed 
captured 43 Germans at one time, and later assisted 
in the capture of many other prisoners and machine- 
guns. Home address, Mrs. Mary L. Cooney, mo- 
ther, 229 South McKinley Street, Shawnee, Okla. 

COONEY, MICHAEL Corporal 

Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Villers sur Fere, Aisne, 



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France, August 1, 1918. Corpl. Cooney carried 
a wounded soldier 150 yards to safety through 
heavy machine-gun fire; then seeing his platoon 
about to advance, he returned under fire to the 
place where he had picked up the wounded man, 
secured his own rifle, and returned to join the 
advance. Home address, John Cooney, father, 
Stonepark, Roscommon, Ireland. 

COOPER, EVERETT B Private 

Company M, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Samogneux, France, October 
12, 1918. Pvt. Cooper left a safe place, went 
through a terrific barrage to help a wounded com- 
rade, and brought him back under heavy machine- 
gun fire. Pvt. Cooper also carried important mes- 
sages through the barrage. Home address, B. S. 
Cooper, Cambria, Va. 

COOPER, JAMES A. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 3d Machine Gun Battalion. Be- 
tween Berzy le Sec and Soissons, France, Julyl8-19, 
1918, his leadership under fire was distinguished 
by heroic conduct and the prompt utilization of 
every advantage. Through his fearlessness, devo- 
tion to duty, and while leading the men forward 
on the second day he was killed. Next of kin, 
J. T. Cooper, father. Hale Center, Tex. 

COOPER, OSCAR M Corporal 

Company K, 5th Regiment. U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 4-6, 1918. Corp. Cooper, a runner, 
displayed exceptional courage in carrying messages 
for three days under shell and machine-gun fire. 
Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper, mother, 
Box 262, Sedro WooUey, Wash. 

COOPER, THOMAS Sergeant 

Company K, 371st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Trieres Farm, France, Sep- 
tember 30, 1918,— October 2, 1918. Wounded in 
an attack on Trieres Farm, France, September 30, 
Sergt. Cooper remained on duty with his company 
and commanded his platoon until evacuated on 
October 2, 1918. Home address, Mrs. Charlotte 
Cooper, grandmother, R. F. D. No. 49, Darlington, 
S. C. 

COOPER, WILLIAM N Private 

Deceased. Company L, 119th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, 
France, October 10, 1918. He left shelter to ad- 
vance under heavy machine-gun fire, and rescued a 
wounded soldier, carrying him back to safety. He 
was killed in action the following day. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Mary Cooper, mother, 1824 Grand Avenue, 
Knoxville, Tenn. 

COPE, ONAL M Corporal 

Company C, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 1-4, 
1918. Acting as runner during the entire action 
Corpl. Cope volunteered and carried messages 
making eight trips one night, exposed at all times 
to high explosives and gas shells and machine-gun 
fire. Home address, Mrs. Dora B. Cope, mother, 
Arrowsmith, 111. 

COPE. TOBE C Major 

Deceased. STlst Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Trieres Farm, France, Septem- 
ber 30, 1918. Wounded in the arm, Maj. Cope re- 
mained on duty throughout the engagement, led 
his battalion, and encouraged his men by his gallant 
example, and refused to be evacuated. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Lillian Cope, wife, 3 Garrison Avenue, 
Fort Thomas, Ky. 

CORAM, CLAUDE A. . Private (First Class) 
Machine Gun Company, 117th Infantry. For ex- 



traordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, and 
Nauroy, France, September 29, 1918, and near Fre- 
mont, France, October 9, 1918. When his platoon 
was held up by enemy artillery fire, Private Coram, 
a runner, succeeded in passing through the severe 
fire and establishing liaison with the infantry near- 
by. On October 9th, he again showed unusual cool- 
ness in carrying a message through a wood contain- 
ing numerous enemy snipers and machine guns. 
Home address, Sam Coram, father, Knoxville, 
Tenn. 

CORBABON, JACQUES .... Major 

French mission attached to the 42d Division. In 
the assault upon the German position at the salient 
du Feys, France, on March 9, 1918, during which 
three hostile lines of trenches were overrun, he vo"- 
untarily joined Company D, 168th Infantry, while 
this company was undergoing a severe fire from the 
enemy lasting three hours. His coolness and con- 
spicuous courage had a marked effect on the be- 
havior of this organization. 

CORNELL, ELMO Corporal 

Company G, 26th Infantry. He led an automatic 
rifle squad near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, 
until all his men had been killed or wounded, and 
then alone, from a farther advanced position, si- 
lenced the machine gun which had decimated his 
command. Home address, W. H. Cornell, father. 
Harbor Springs, Mich. 

CORNELL, THOMAS L Captain 

26th Infantry. He showed complete disregard of 
self in placing his men to the best advantage under 
machine-gun and artillery fire near Soissons, France, 
July 20-21, 1918, and in the last of the fighting ren- 
dered invaluable assistance under fire in the reor- 
ganization of the battalion of which his command 
was a part. Home address, Thomas Cornell, 91 
Halstead Street, East Orange, N. J. 

CORNELL, W. R Marine Gunner 

Deceased. U. S. M. C. Killed in action at 
Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the 
supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which 
will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops. 
Next of kin, Lilliam C. Grimes, Rocky Hill, Conn. 

COSGROVE, JOHN D. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Charpentry, France, Septem- 
ber 26-27, 1918. As battalion intelligence oflacer, he 
repeatedly went in front of his own and adjoining 
battalions to secure information which he conveyed 
to regimental headquarters over fields swept by 
artillery and machine-gun fire. When the advance 
of his battalion was checked by destructive hostile 
fire, this officer, disregarding personal danger, con- 
ducted a personal reconnaissance, locating many 
machine guns and strongholds. He was killed while 
voluntarily leading and placing troops in advan- 
tageous positions to reduce these machine-gun 
nests. Next of kin, Mrs. Sarah Agnes Nare, 1002A 
Glasgow Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 

COSTIANES, NICK Private 

Infantry. He distinguished himself northeast of 
Chateau-Thierry, France, on July 28, 1918, when 
with four other men he raided an enemy machine- 
gun nest held by 12 Germans. As a result of daring 
and presence of mind, one of the enemy was killed, 
the other 1 1 captured, and their four machine guns 
turned upon the retreating foe. Home address, J. J. 
Costianes, 24 Rosedale Avenue, Greenville, Pa. 

COSTIN, HENRY G Private 

Deceased. Company H, 115th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 8, 1918. In the Bois de Consen- 
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stopped by an enemy machine-gun nest, volun- 
tarily made a dash in the face of direct machine-gun 
fire and was killed. His gallant conduct served aa 
an inspiration to his comrades, who followed his 
example, carried the position, and captured approx- 
imately 100 prisoners and several machine guns. 
Home address, Mrs. H. Costin, 615 Mason Avenue, 
Cape Charles. Va. 

COSTNER, OLEY Private 

Company L, H7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, October 7, 
1918. When his company commander, for whom he 
was orderly, was wounded, he carried the wounded 
officer for 75 yards, under heavy fire, to a shell hole. 
When this location was fired upon by a machine-gun 
he crawled out, against his captain's advice, attack- 
ed the enemy position, and brought back the gun. 
Though ordered by his company commander to 
leave him and save himself from the heavy fire to 
which they were subjected, he remained at his post 
until he could effect the officer's evacuation to the 
rear. Home address, John Costner, father, Lon- 
don, Tenn. 

GOTTEN, ORVIL L Corporal 

Company C, 105th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 27, 1918. In order to maintain 
communication between two regiments of Infantry 
and after assisting detachment had suffered 
severe casualties, Corp. Cotten alone kept the line 
in repair, working under constant heavy shell fire. 
Although badly gassed, he refused evacuation, re- 
questing and obtaining permi.ssion to continue with 
his work. Home address, Mr. G. P. Cotten, Bun- 
toin, Tenn. 

COTTON, JOHN W Captain 

2d Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 20, 
1918. When the advancing infantry line had been 
held up by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire and 
all the officers had become casualties. Captain Cot- 
ton sent what remained of his machine-gun com- 
pany to protect the flanks and then voluntarily re- 
organized the assaulting line, breaking up a hostile 
counterattack which had been launched from the 
hill in front of them. Twice during the action he 
personally led tanks forward in advance of the line 
and reduced hostile machine-gun nests. As he was 
leading the attacking waves forward in the face of 
heavy fire he was seriously wounded in the head by 
a machine-gun bullet, but he pushed on until he was 
forced to stop by loss of blood. Home address, Col- 
onel W. J. Cotton, father, Railroad Flat, Cal. 

COUGHLIN, WILLIAM C. Private (First Class) 
Company L, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Grand Pr6, France, October 23, 
1918. He volunteered and maintained liaison with 
a company which had been cut off from the rest of 
the battalion, making several trips across open 
ground for 150 yards under intense machine-gun 
fire. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Coughlin, mother, 
Aurora, N. Y. 

COURTER, JAMES L Corporal 

101st Field Battalion, Signal Corps. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, 
September 26, 1918. When telephone communica- 
tion to the rear had been cut and its reestablishment 
was impossible because of the intensity of the bom- 
bardment, Corp. Courter voluntarily carried im- 
portant messages to the rear through a violent ar- 
tillery barrage and machine-gun and rifle fire. 
Home address, Mrs. Lola D. Courter, Cheny, Pa. 

COURTNEY, ARTHUR M. . . . Private 

Company D, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 

heroism in action near LaFontaine au Croncq Farm 

France, November 4, 1918. Private Courtney, a 



stretcher bearer, displayed exceptional gallantry in 
continuing to remove wounded from a field swept 
by machine-gun fire of such intensity that five of 
his associates were killed and two others wounded. 
Home address, Willie Courtney, brother, Friday, 
Texas. 

COURTNEY, GERALD . Second Lieutenant 
102d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Wadonville, France, September 
25, 1918. Lieut. Courtney was wounded while con- 
ducting his platoon into position preparatory to 
laying a barrage for a raid. With utter disregard 
for his personal safety he remained on duty for 
more than an hour, satisfying himself that all of his 
guns were properly laid and adjusted for firing. 
After his wounds wore dressed he returned to duty 
and remained with his platoon until it was relieved. 
Home address, J. W. Courtney, 94 Bay State Road, 
Boston, Mass. 

COURTNEY, JAMES Sergeant 

Company F, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
France, October 5, 1918. Upon learning that a 
number of soldiers were lying wounded in No Man's 
Land, Sergt. Courtney immediately volunteered 
and made trips over an area swept by machine-gun 
and rifle fire until all the wounded had been carried 
to shelter. Home address, Mrs. Daisy Owens, 
mother, R. F. D. No. 5, Falmouth, Ky. 

COURTNEY, JOHN J Sergeant 

Company L, 104th Infantry. In the action of 
April 10, 1918, he displayed courage, coolness, and 
the spirit of self-sacrifice, when he obtained permis- 
sion to leave shelter and went through a shell-swept 
area to bring in wounded, carrying one wounded 
man more than 50 yards under heavy shell fire. 
Home address, Mrs. George Banforth, sister, 22 
Bolton Street, Waltham, Mass. 

COURTOIS, ANDRE 

French Mission, attached to 2d Battalion, 5th 
Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Bois de Belleau, France, June 11, 
1918. After runners had failed to establish liaison 
with one of the attacking companies, Mr. Courtois 
volunteered and successfully accomplished the mis- 
sion, making his way over ground subjected to 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire and through woods 
infested with enemy snipers. He returned to the 
battalion commander with valuable information, 
contributing greatly to the success of the attack. 

COUSINS, JOHN W. . . First Lieutenant 

Infantry, observer, 24th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Conflans, France, 
November, 2, 1918. In the course of a photographic 
mission of a particularly dangerous character Lieut. 
Cousins and his pilot were attacked by a superior 
number of enemy pursuit planes. During the com- 
bat that ensued, with remarkable coolness and ex- 
cellent shooting, he destroyed one of the attacking 
machines. Notwithstanding that the enemy air- 
craft continued to attack and harass them. Lieut. 
Cousins and pilot reached all their objectives and 
returned to our lines with photographs of great mili- 
tary importance. Home address, Mrs. J. A. 
Cousins, Whalley Avenue, WestviUe, Conn. 

COVENTRY, HARRY . . . First Sergeant 
Company I, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
11-27, 1918. All the officers of his company having 
become casualties, Sergt. Coventry assumed com- 
mand, and by his coolness and good judgment, suc- 
cessfully led it to its objective. He was himself 
wounded in the leg during the operations, but he re- 
fused to be evacuated until his company was re- 
lieved. Home address, Miss PoUie Cook, friend, 
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COVER. SAMUEL J Private 

Deceased. Sanitary Detachment, 146th Infan- 
try. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Montfaucon, France, September 28, 1918. Volun- 
tarily leaving cover Pvt. Cover went through m- 
tense machine-gun and artillery fire to the assistance 
of a wounded soldier, and was himself killed while 
administering first-aid to the latter. Next of kin, 
Mrs. J. W. Cover, mother, Londonville. Ohio. 

COVERDELL, VERN A. . . . Lieutenant 
Machine Gun Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. After being 
wounded, Lieut. Coverdell dressed his own wounds 
and those of three men near him under heavy artil- 
lery and machine-gun fire. He reorganized his pla- 
toon, strengthened his position, and made a writ- 
ten report before allowing himself to be evacuated. 
Home address, Mrs. Sarah Coverdell, mother, 
General Delivery, Atwood, Colo. 

COWAN, JACK . . . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 358th 
Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Vilcey, France, during the offensive against 
the St. Mihiel salient September 12, 1918. As a 
runner, he made four trips through a barrage, car- 
rying important messages from the company com- 
mand post. At another time he recovered a machine 
gun, the crew of which had been knocked out by a 
shell, and carried it unaided to a position where it 
was put in action. This brave soldier was killed 
while in the faithful performance of his duties. Next 
of kin. Miss Willie Cowan, sister, 16 East Third 
Street, Tulsa, Okla. 

COWIE, JAMES Sergeant 

Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. George, France, Novem- 
ber 3, 1918. While advancing with his platoon 
under heavy machine-gun fire and after providing 
shelter for his men Sergt. Cowie, with two of his 
men, outflanked a gun, capturing it and 18 prisoners. 
Home address, Charles C. Cowie, father, 29 Dickson 
Avenue, Dubois, Pa. 

COX, EDGAR L. . . . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Machine Gun Company. 120th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. With 
five other soldiers, Pvt. Cox succeeded in breaking 
up three machine-gun nests and capturing eight 
prisoners under heavy artillery and machine-gun 
fire. After his platoon had reached its objective he 
and four others volunteered and made a reconnais- 
sance 600 yards in front of the line to make sure 
that the valley beyond was clear of the enemy. Pvt. 
Cox has since been killed in action. Next of kin, 
Matthew Cox, father, Bradfordville, Ky. 

COX, EDWARD J. . . . First Sergeant 
Company L, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Jaulgonne, France, July 23, 
1918. Although suffering from severe mustard-gas 
burns, Sergt. Cox led a platoon through the attack 
of July 23 with unquestionable initiative, coolness, 
and courage. Home address, William Cox, father. 
Valley Falls. N. Y. 

COX. LEONARD . . . Second Lieutenant 
305th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action on the Vesle River near Bazoches, France, 
September 2, 1918. He left St. Thibaut in broad 
daylight with another officer and a patrol of 10 
men to reconnoiter the enemy's positions across the 
Vesle River. The patrol divided and Lieut. Cox 
conducted his half to the chateau in Bazoches, a 
recognized German post. He entered the yard of 
the chateau, met parties of the enemy personally, 
killed two, and wounded another who were firing 



on members of his patrol; continued his obser- 
vations, though fired upon by machine guns, and 
with great skill withdrew his patrol under fire with- 
out loss, having gained valuable information. Home 
address, Mrs. Leonard Cox, wife, 157 East 81st. 
Street. New York City. 

COX. LEWIS B First Lieutenant 

6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action during the St. Mihiel offensive. September 
12-15, 1918. From the beginning of the battle till 
evacuation from the field severely wounded, he 
displayed exceptional heroism, bravery, and 
devotion to duty of the highest order. Especially 
courageous was his work on September 14 in the 
Bois-de-Bonvaux when, facing a murderous ma- 
chine-gun fire, many of his men down, himself 
twice wounded, he held his ground until reinforce- 
ments came up, and surrounded and captured the 
enemy machine-gun nest. His work was a splendid 
example to the entire command. Home address. 
Mrs. John H. Latone, 1016 North Calvert Street, 
Baltimore, Md. 

COX, OMaR CLARK . Sergeant (First Class) 
Company A, 105th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, 
Belgium, July 16, 1918. Sergt. Cox volunteered 
and assisted a British soldier to reestablish com- 
munication lines, which the heavy artillery fire 
had made useless. Crawling through almost direct 
machine-gun fire, and making his way through 
barbed wire, he reached his point, where he re- 
mained for almost two hours. He made his way 
back to our lines, through an intense hand-grenade 
bombardment. Home address, Mrs. Minnie 
Mildred Cox, wife. Lafollette, Tenn. 

COXE. EDWARD G Private 

Deceased. Company _D, 165th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Ferme de 
Meurcy. near Villers-sur-Fere. France. July 28. 
1918. He continued to care for the wounded 
under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire after 
he himself was severely injured. He has since died 
as a result of the wounds received in action. Next 
of kin. Mrs. M. J. Coxe. mother, 152 West Eleventh 
Street, New York City. 

COYLE, E. A Sergeant 

Deceased. Company H. 16th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
July 19, 1918. After all the ofiBcers of his company 
had been wounded, Sergeant Coyle reorganized it 
and led it in the attack with skill and courage until 
he was killed. Next of kin. Mrs. Josephine Sander- 
son. Darien Center, N. Y. 

COYLE. WILLIAM J Captain 

363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cheppy. France. September 26. 1918. 
While on duty as a liaison officer. Captain Coyle, 
observed a strongly fortified enemy trench, which 
was a menace to further advance. He organized 
a group of fourteen men and, in the face of heavy 
machine-gun and sniper fire, led them in an attack 
on the trench. Through his quick decision and 
courage, the hostile position was captured with 
fifty-two prisoners, three heavy and two light 
machine guns. Home address, Mrs. William J. 
Coyle, wife. Union City, Mason County, Wash. 

CRABBE, GEORGE S Captain 

125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cierges, France, July 31, 1918. While 
advancing with his company he wrenched his leg 
severely in the crossing of the Ourcq River, but 
continued in the advance. Later he was severely 
wounded by machine-gun bullets in the left thigh, 
but again refused evacuation, and continued in 
command of his company until the objective had 
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ing nine hours with his company after having been 
wounded. Home address, Mrs. Marie Crabbe, 
wife, 709 Sheridan Avenue, Saginaw, Mich. 

CRABBE, THOMAS P Private 

6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont 
Massif, France, October 4, 1918. He voluntarily 
left a sheltered position under intense enemy bom- 
bardment, dressed the wounds of four wounded 
men lying in a position exposed to intense enemy 
machine-gun fire, carried them one by one to a place 
of safety, and then went for a stretcher bearer to 
assist him in evacuating them. Home address, 
William T. Crabbe, father, Ashland, Ohio. 

CRADDOCK, JOHN E Corporal 

316th Military Police. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Very, France, October 2, 
1918. Engaged in regulating traffic at an impor- 
tant distributing point, which was suddenly bom- 
barded. Corporal Craddock, by his coolness, pre- 
vented a general stampede when drivers and 
working parties started to seek cover. Home 
address, Mrs. Ella Taylor, 166 East Sixth Street, 
Riverside, Calif. 

CRAFT, URBAN V Private 

Headquarters Company, 322d Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action October 15-18, 
1918. Private Craft, with utter disregard for his 
personal safety, constantly exposed himself to 
enemy fire while repairing wires and maintaining 
important telephone communications within his 
area. Home address, Harry Craft, father, Rose 
City, Mich. 

CRAIG, J. M Lieutenant Colonel 

Deceased. Regimental Headquarters, 16th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Soissons, France, July 18-19, 1918. After the com- 
mander of the front line battalion and most of the 
junior officers had been killed, Lieut. Col. Craig 
voluntarily left regimental headquarters and 
assumed command of the assault battaUon. He 
led a small detachment of soldiers in a personal 
reconnaisance, locating and destroying machine-gun 
nests, thereby permitting the battalion to continue 
the advance which he led personally until he was 
killed. Next of kin, Mrs. J. M. Craig, wife, 621 
Clayton Street, San Francisco, Cal. 

CRAMP, TONY Private 

Deceased. Company B, 150th Machine Gun 
Battalion. During the action north of the River 
Ourcq, near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 28, 
1918, he showed extraordinary courage and ability 
as a leader of men in field of battle. When his 
section sergeant had been killed and his corporal 
wounded, he assumed command of his gun section 
and led them forward against the enemy, directing 
the fire with effect until killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Victoria Cramp, mother, 146 BerUn Street, Berlin, 
Wis. 

GRAND ALL, DeWITT H Private 

Medical Detachment, 108th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918. During the opera- 
tions against the Hindenburg line, Pvt. Crandall 
although he had been twice wounded, courageously 
treated the wounded, inspiring the combat troups 
by his example until wounded a third time. Home 
address, Charles E. Crandall, father, Canisteo, N.Y. 

CRANDALL, JOSEPH B. . . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Company B, 9th Machine Gun 
Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 14-15, 1918. 
Being detached from his platoon with a machine- 
gun section for the purpose of making a relief. 



Sergt. Crandall, although severely wounded and 
suffering great pain, continued to direct his section 
until killed at his post. Next of kin, Mrs. Cran- 
dall, mother. Old Bridge, N. J. 

CRANDALL, ROBERT L. . . . Private 

Company A, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Carre four de Meurrussons, 
France, September 27, 1918. After his company 
had taken shelter from the enfilading machine-gun 
and trench-mortar fire of the enemy, Pvt. Crandall, 
with two other soldiers, crawled to the aid of 
wounded comrades, thus saving the lives of at least 
two, while exposed to terrific fire of the enemy. 
Home address, Andrew J. Crandall, father, Peva, 
Utah. 

CRANFORD, ALBERT LEE . . . Private 
Company D, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 27, 1918. After all his comrades had been killed 
or wounded and he himself injured by an enemy 
hand grenade, Pvt. Cranford defended his post 
single-handed in the face of a German bombing 
attack until reenforcements arrived. He then 
continued on duty with his company, refusing to be 
evacuated until he was severely gassed later. 
Home address, Mrs. Cora Cranford, sister, Con- 
cord. N. C. 

CRAVEN, FREDERICK P. . . . Private 
Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres St. Georges, France, 
October 15, 1918. After all company and battalion 
liaison agents had been killed or wounded, in an at- 
tempt to deliver an important message to the battal- 
ion commander, Pvt. Craven voluntarily undertook 
the task. Under heavy machine-gun, sniper and 
artillery fire he accomphshed his mission and re- 
turned with an answer. Home address, Patrick 
Craven, uncle, 8 Sumner Place, Roxbury, Mass. 

CRAVEN, HERMAN C Private 

Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Premont, France, October 9, 
1918. While serving as a runner, he volunteered to 
go to an exposed position on the flank to a body of 
troops, deliver a message to them if they were Amer- 
icans, and report back if they were Germans. Using 
a captured German bicycle, he rode along a road 
subjected to heavy fire, found that the troops were 
American, and delivered an important message. 
Home address, Mrs. Ida C. Craven, mother, 
R. F. D. 1, Hernando, Miss. 

CRAVEN, WILLIAM J. . Private (First Class) 
101st Ambulance Company. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Wadonville, France, September 
25-26, 1918. Pvt. Craven assisted in establishing 
a dressing station in a dugout in an advanced posi- 
tion. When it was destroyed by a shell he worked 
unceasingly in the open under fire from enemy 
machine-guns and snipers, caring for the wounded. 
He remained at his post for several hours after his 
station had been ordered closed, permitting neither 
his own exhaustion nor the enemy fire to deter him 
from aiding the wounded. Home address, William 
Craven, 11 New Heath Street, Boston, Mass. 

CRAWFORD, CLIFFORD .... Private 
Headquarters Company, 372d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bussy Farm, 
France, September 28-29, 1918. He was acting as 
haison agent between regirnental headquarters and 
the battalion. Having carried a message through a 
heavy bombardment to the commander of a battal- 
ion which was about to nxake an attack, he joined 
the first wave of the attack and dashed into the 
enemy's trenches. Seeing two of the enemy rush 
to a dugout, he followed them and brought ten 
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to escape. Home address, Mrs. C. L. Deposs, 
mother, 224 Northampton Street, Boston, Mass. 

CRAWFORD, HAROLD E. . . . Private 
Company B. Second Brigade, Machine-Gun 
Battalion. Between Soissons and Begzy Le Sec, 
France, July 19, 1918, he bravely carried niessages 
through shell fire and reorgamzed and directed 
infantry units. Intrusted with a particularly im- 
portant message, that he knew must be delivered, 
he fearlessly started through a heavy bombardment 
to execute his mission, and while so engaged was 
severely wounded. Home address, Mrs. Francelia 
Crawford, mother. The Rutherglen, Cleveland, 
Ohio. 

CRAWFORD, NED Private 

Company C, 316th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Epinonville, 
France, October 2, 1918. When the telephone 
station in which he was working was struck by a 
shell, killing two men and injuring five, he disre- 
garded personal safety and continued to operate 
his switchboard in an exposed position, in order 
that communication might be maintained until a 
new central could be established in a new location. 
Home address, Miss Stella Crawford, sister, 16159 
Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. 

CRAWFORD, ROBERT E. . . . Corporal 
Company D, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
4, 1918. When three boats in a pontoon footbridge 
across the Meuse River were destroyed by artillery 
fire, Corpl. Crawford volunteered and swam into 
the river under heavy shell fire and, by holding up 
the deck until new boats were launched and placed 
in position, permitted the uninterrupted crossing 
of the infantry. Home address, John S. Crawford, 
father, Myra, Texas. 

CRAWFORD, WILLIAM B. . . . Captain 
370th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Ferme de la Riviere, France, September 
30, 1918. Having been placed in command of 
Company L, whose task it was to lead the advance 
in an attack, the same undertaking having faUed 
the day previous, Capt. Crawford, in order to 
assure the success of the attack, personally led the 
advanced element of his company in the face of 
heavy fire. The objective was successfully carried, 
due to Capt. Crawford's gallant conduct. Home 
address, Mrs. Roberta Crawford, wife, 1010 West 
Munson Street, Denison, Texas. 

CRESSMAN, CALVIN J Private 

Company E, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Moirey, France, November 
9, 1918. Private Cressman, first carrier for his 
automatic rifle team, advanced with a patrol 
against strong machine-gun positions. Although 
wounded five times, he refused to be taken back 
and continued to load the automatic rifle in the 
face of heavy machine-gun fire. Home address, 
Solomon Cressman, father, Coopersburg, Pa. 

CRISP, CURTIS M. . . . First Sergeant 
Company F, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Novem- 
ber 10, 1918. When all the company runners had 
been wounded during a raid by his battalion, 
Sergt. Crisp volunteered to establish liaison with 
an adjacent company. While going through a 
heavy barrage under sniper fire from three direc- 
tions he was knocked unconscious by the concussion 
of a bursting shell. Upon recovering he succeeded 
in killing a sniper who was picking off our men and 
had wounded his company commander. Though 
unable to stand, Sergt. Crisp insisted on remaining 
on duty with his company. Home address, Mrs. 
Malinda Crisp, mother. Parish, 111. 



CRISTOFARO, VITTORIO . . . Private 
Company K, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 
23, 1918. While his company was forced to lie in 
the open for a period of 24 hours because of the 
murderous machine-gun and artillery fire of the 
enemy, Pvt. Cristofaro, occupying a position in 
front of the company, advanced and attacked the 
enemy gun nests, silencing no less than three guns 
and killing their crews. Home address, Mrs. 
Assunta Barbriere, sister, 422 Fabiua Street, 
Syracuse, N. Y. 

CRITES, HERMAN . . . First Lieutenant 
125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Juvigny, France, August 31, 1918. 
After his own company had reached the objective 
assigned to it, Lieut. Crites made a personal recon- 
naissance on the front and flank and discovered that 
the right flank regiment was being held up by a 
strong machine-gun nest. He immediately i 
maneuvered his company to a position where an 
enfilading fire could be delivered, enabling the 
flanking regiment to attain its objective. By util- 
izing the German arms and ammunition, his com- 
pany took up the advance when it was discovered 
that a wide interval had been left between the two 
regiments because of a terrific machine-gun fire on 
the flanks of the regiments. He at once directed 
his company in the filling of this gap, holding the 
position during the night, as well as capturing four 
heavy and two light machine guns. Home address, 
Lydia E. Leake, mother, R. F. D. No. 6., Roch- 
ester, N. Y. 

CROCKER, JOHN M ,. Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 322d Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 16 and 17, 1918. Maintaining a 
telephone line between infantry and artillery under 
a constant artillery barrage, Sergt. Crocker's cour- 
age made possible the launching of artillery fire, 
which stopped enemy counterattacks. During the 
action he repaired 30 breaks, his line being so badly 
cut that he was obliged to use enemy wire for re- 
pairing. Because of the intensity of the fire, Sergt. 
Crocker sent his men to a place of safety, remaining 
alone at the hazardous post. Home address, Mrs. 
Irene Crocker, mother, 12 North Tenth Street, 
Hamilton, Ohio. 

CROCKETT, EDWARD L. . . . Sergeant 
Company E, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Samogneux, France, Octo- 
ber 15, 1918. When his company was subjected to 
severe machine-gun fire, Sergt. Crockett, with two 
other soldiers, attacked a nest of four machine-guns, 
killing eight of the enemy and capturing 27. Home 
address, Mrs. John Crockett, mother, Florence, 
Ala. 



CROFTS, JOHN A Private 

Company C, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. After being wounded in the left arm 
to such an extent that he could not continue his 
duties as stretcher bearer, and after being ordered 
back for treatment, Pvt. Crafts continued through- 
out the day and night under heavy shell fire to 
assist such wounded as were able to walk. Next of 
kin, John A. Crofts, father, Route 6, Evansville,Ind. 

CROLL, GEORGE H Private 

83d Company, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in Chennery, France, November 
2, 1918. Pvt. Croll courageously entered three dug- 
outs alone and captured 34 of the enemy. Home 
address, Fred Croll, father, 1524 Main Street, 
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CROMPTON. WILLIAM H. . . . Sergeant 
Medical Detachment, 9th Infantry, 2d Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc 
Mont Ridge, France, October 7, 1918. He contin- 
ued attending the wounded after the first-aid sta- 
tion, in which he was working, was struck by a 
shell, which wounded him and killed one of the men. 
Next of kin, Herbert Crompton, brother, 156 Covel 
Street, Fall River, Mass. 

CRONE, JOHN B Captain 

60th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Murvaux, France, November 6, 1918. 
During the operations of his company which re- 
sulted in the capture of Murvaux, Capt. Crone, 
with the aid of two soldiers, rushed a machine-gun 
nest, capturing the gun and gunner. Later in the 
day he repulsed a heavy counterattack on the hill 
Cote St. Germaine. Home address, Irene Hall 
Crone, wife. West Lebanon, Ind. 

CRONIN, RAYMOND P Sergeant 

Deceased. 49th Company, 5th Regiment, 
U. S. M. C. For heroism in action near Chateau 
Thierry, June 6, 1918, with Arthur F. Ware, Ser- 
geant, of the same company. Under heavy ma- 
chine-gun fire, they attempted to establish 
liaison with an adjoining French unit, during which 
they were killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Edna A. 
Cronin, mother, 1503 Berkshire Avenue, Pitts- 
burgh, Pa. 

CRONKHITE, LEROY G. . Second Lieutenant 
308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Binarville, France, September 28, 1918. 
In the face of heavy machine-gun fire, Lieutenant 
Cronkhite went forward to within hand grenade 
range of the enemy lines and brought back to shelter 
a soldier who had been severely wounded. Later in 
the day he went out alone and located a dangerous 
machine-gun nest which was thereupon destroyed. 
Although wounded. Lieutenant Cronkhite refused 
to be evacuated until October 1, when he was or- 
dered to the hospital by the battalion commander. 
Home address, Mrs. Minnie E. Cronkhite, mother, 
Selah, Wash. 

CROPEAU. LOUIS J Private 

Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near BelleauWoods, 
France, June 13, 1918. While carrying a message 
in the Bois de Belleau, he was surrounded by a de- 
tachment of Germans, who demanded his surrender. 
By his initiative and quick action he not only was 
able to return to our lines, but captured four of the 
Germans and brought them to our Unes. He then 
selected a different route and delivered the message. 
Home address, Beatrice Cropeau, mother, 60 West- 
land Avenue, Boston, Mass. 

CROSS, HERBERT A Corporal 

Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, 
September 12, 1918. Acting as gunner of the sec- 
ond piece, Corpl. Cross continued in the service of 
his piece under heavy hostile shell fire. When the 
entire gun crew of the first piece was wiped out, at a 
word from his executive officer he assumed com- 
mand of the first piece, with a hastily organized 
crew. He assisted in lifting aside the dead and 
wounded and continued in the service of the first 
piece during the barrage, until the infantry had 
attained their objectives. Home address, Hanman 
A. Cross, 320 Gilbert Street, Detroit, Mich. 

CROSS, JAMES . . . Second Lieutenant 

108th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Souplet, France, October 15, 1918. 
Accompanied by four soldiers, Lieut. Cro.ss made a 
reconnaissance of the River La Salle, the journey 
being under constant heavy machine-gun fire. To 



secure the desired information it was necessary to 
wade the stream for the entire distance. On the 
following evening, Lieut. Cross taped the line from 
which his regiment would launch their attack; and, 
in the battle that followed, he was severely wounded. 
Home address, Nancy R. Cross, wife, Helmwood, 
Tenn. 

CROSS, PAUL Private 

Machine Gun Company, 325th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
France, October 12, 1918. After his machine-gun 
squad had been dispersed by a sweeping enemy 
fire, Pvt. Cross contmued to operate his gun alone 
until forced to leave it by the overwhelming enemy 
attack. He then killed two of the enemy with his 
pistol, but was severely wounded in the encounter. 
His unusual bravery and daring contributed ma- 
terially to the success of his regiment in the action. 
Home address, Mrs. Nora Pennington, mother, 
R. F. D. No. 4, Centerville, Iowa. 

CROSS, WILLIE Private 

Company M, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, October 
7, 1918. After three runners had been killed in 
attempting to carry a message to an advanced 

Elatoon through a heavy artillery and machine-gun 
arrage, Pvt. Cross volunteered for the mission 
and carried the message through. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Maggie Cross, mother, Jefferson City, Tenn. 

CROSSEN, VERNON J Sergeant 

Deceased. Company E, Fifth Marines. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Landres et 
St. Georges, France, November 1-4, 1918. While 
Sergt. Crossen was forming an attack a shell hit in 
the midst of his platoon. Disregarding the heavy 
counter-barrage, he reorganized his command and 
led them in attack, continuing for three days, when 
he was killed. Next of kin, John Crossen, father, 
Dalt Hotel, San Francisco, Cal. 

CROW, JOHN H Private 

Company F, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
12-17, 1918. Throughout the six-days' engagement 
this soldier performed heroic duty in maintaining 
liaison between regimental and battalion posts of 
command. He reorganized relay posts, beyond his 
required route, delivered messages when relays 
were gone, passing through three barrages to do so, 
and, although gassed, refused to quit his work. 
Home address, Mrs. Anna H. Collins, mother, 49 
Lecard Street, Salem, N. J. 

CROWE, FRED A Private 

Company D, Seventh Engineers. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, Octo- 
ber 14, 1918. This soldier crawled forward under 
fire from machine-guns and snipers and killed two 
Germans who were operating a machine-gun in a 
tree. Next of kin, Mrs. Clara Crowe, mother, 2431 
Bloomington Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn. 

CROWLEY, EDWARD J. . . . Sergeant 

Deceased. Company F, 307th Infantry. For, 
extraordinary heroism in action near Glennes, 
France, September 15, 1918. Leaving cover, under 
heavy machine-gun and shell fire, Sergt. Crowley 
visited the outposts, in order the assure himself of 
their security. After accomplishing this mission he 
fearlessly exposed himself to rescue a wounded 
comrade; and, in so doing, lost his life. Next of kin, 
Mrs. George Crowley, mother, 182 East End Ave- 
nue, New York, N. Y. 

CROWLEY, J. J Sergeant 

Deceased. Company M, 197th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
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his platoon was checked by. penloualy heavy 
machine-gun fire, from the direct front, Sergt 
Crowley, after ordering his men to cover, advanced 
alone and bombed the gun out of action After 
successfully leading his platoon to one of the fur- 
thermost points of the advance, he WM Jailed. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Hannah Crowley, mother, East 
Main Street. Mohawk. N. Y. 

CROWTHER, ORLANDO C. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. U. S. M. C. On June 6, 1918; near 
Chateau-Thierry, France, he displayed the highest 
type of courage and leadership. After all of the 
men near him had been kiUed or wounded, he cap- 
tured one machine-gun and crew unaided, and 
while attempting to take a second was himself 
killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Lou Crowther, mother, 
936 East Chestnut Street, Canton, 111. 

CRUM, LEO J First Lieutenant 

Medical Corps, 126th Infantry. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 
31 and August 1, 1918. During the attack against 
Cierges by his regiment he worked continuously and 
heroically under fire to treat and evacuate the 
wounded. When the house in which his first-aid 
station was located was struck by an enemy shell, 
he safely evacuated all of his patients and promptly 
established another aid station near the front. His 
untiring efforts and personal bravery saved the 
lives of many wounded and suffering men. and were 
a source of inspiration to the entire command. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary Crum, wife, 1329 Hill 
Crest Avenue, Kalamazoo, Mich. 

CRYDER, CHARLES C Corporal 

Deceased. Company C, 166th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Suipps, France, 
July 5, 1918. Corpl. Cryder remained with his 
commanding oflBcer, who was overcome with gas, 
and assisted him to a place of safety during a severe 
bombardment, despite the fact that the oflScer re- 
peatedly suggested that he leave him and seek 
safety for himself, and that he had previously been 
instructd to seek shelter in a concrete dugout 1,000 
yards in the rear in case of bombardment. Next of 
kin, J. B. Cryder. father, London, Ohio. 

CUDDY, GEORGE J Private 

Deceased. Company F, 107th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
France. September 29. 1918. Shot through both 
cheeks and the throat, he refused to be evacuated, 
and continued to advance through intense machine- 
gun fire. Later he fell, mortally wounded by a 
third bullet. His heroic conduct was an inspiration 
to those near him. Next of kin, Mrs. Hanna Cuddy, 
mother, 141 West 10th Street. New York, N. Y. 

CUFF, WILLIAM E Private 

Deceased. Machine Gun Company No. 2, 370th 
Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
Mont des Singes, France, September 28, 1918. Pvt. 
Cuff carried important messages for his regimental 
commander, constantly exposing himself to heavy 
artillery and machine-gun fire until he was killed. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Emma Cuff, mother, Eckman, 
W. Va. 

CULLEN, MICHAEL J. . . . Corporal 

Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
tember 28, 1918. With six other soldiers, Corpl. 
CuUen responded to a call for volunteers to go four 
hundred yards beyond the front line and bring in 
wounded comrades. Under terrific machine-gun 
and shell fire, he assisted in the rescue of seven 
wounded men, also bringing in the dead body of a 
company lieutenant. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
Cullen, mother, 539 North Albany Avenue, Chi- 
cago, III 



CULLEN, WILLIAM J. . First Lieutenant 
308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Binarville, France, October 2-8, 1918. 
During the advance of his regiment through the 
Forest of Argonne, France, Lieut. Cullen led his 
company, under intense concentration of machine- 
gun fire, to the day's objective, steadying his men 
and directing the organization and entrenchment of 
his position. During the period in which part of the 
regiment was cut otf by the enemy, he continued to 
visit his posts and encourage his men under intense 
concentrations of trench-mortar and machine-gun 
fire, effectively directing the repulse of attacks on 
his position. On October 4-5-6 this officer, observ- 
ing friendly airplanes, left his shelter and went out 
into a cleared space in plain view of the enemy and 
under intense machine-gun fire signaled the position 
to the airplanes. During all this critical time when 
his company, as well as the battalion, was entirely 
without food for five days, he displayed coolness, 
good judgment, and efficiency, furnishing an inspir- 
ing example to his men. His gallantry in action 
contributed materially to the holding of the left 
flank and the successful resistance made by his 
battalion. Home address, William F. Cullen, 
father, 1187 Woodycrest Avenue, New York City. 

CULLISON, JESSE M, . Lieutenant Colonel 
28th Infantry. At Laversines, France, July 18, 
1918, he distinguished himself by doing more than 
his duty in disposing front-line troops in effective 
position, fearlessly subjecting himself to danger in 
order to accomplish his task and thereby inspiring 
the officers and men of his brigade to valorous and 
successful attack. Home address, Mrs. G. F. 
Crook, sister, Howardsville, Md. 

CULNAN. JOHN H Sergeant 

49th Company, Fifth Regiment. U. S. M. C. At 
Chateau-Thierry. France, June 6, 1918, while assist- 
ing a wounded man to the rear, he was himself 
wounded in the head, but carried out his mission, 
succeeding in bringing the other wounded man to 
the dressing station. Home address, Mrs. Rose B. 
Culnan, mother, 1907 Riverdale Avenue, Mari- 
nette, Wis. 

CULVER, STANLEY Private 

Company C, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Moirey. France, November 
10, 1918. During an advance Pvt. Culver, though 
suffering from wounds, carried important messages 
under heavy shell fire from battalion to company 
commander, refusing to have his wounds dressed 
until his mission was completed. He returned after 
treatment was given, and remained at his work as 
runner, not allowing himself to be evacuated. Home 
address, Mrs. Rachael Creveling, mother. Town- 
hill, Pa. 

CUMMINGS, AVERY D Colonel 

181st Infantry Brigade. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
29, 1918. During the attack on Gesnes he, then a 
lieutenant colonel, in addition to performing his 
regular duties as brigade adjutant, 181st Brigade, 
went forward with the front line of attack, direct- 
ing the organization and outposting of the front 
line after Gesnes and the army objective beyond it 
had been captured. All of the senior officers of the 
assaulting regiment having been killed or wounded 
in the attack on Gesnes, he unhesitatingly organ- 
ized the scattered elements of the regiment and 
pushed the attack home to final success. Home 
address, Mrs." Mildred D. Cummings, wife, 2919 
Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, Cal. 

CUMMINGS, FRANK J Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, 
France, September 26. 1918. Sergt. Cummings re- 
peatedly volunteered for dangerous missions. 



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carrying me39ages through violent artillery and 
machine-gun fire. When a small portion of hia 
organization was cut off by the enemy, he went to 
their aid alone, and with hia pistol cleaned out a 
bombers' nest. Home address, Mrs. E. E. Nesbit, 
guardian, 85 Beers Street, New Haven, Conn. 

CUMMINS, FRED Private 

Company F, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Octo- 
ber 9, 1918. Pvt. Cummins, single-handed, cap- 
tured a German machine-gun, killing one of the 
crew and routing the others. He then turned the 
gun on the enemy with great effectiveness, protect- 
ing the right flank of hia battalion. Later in the 
day he volunteered and rescued an outpost of three 
men, which was surrounded by the enemy. He 

Eerformed these missiona with great courage, 
ravery, and initiative, subjected to severe enemy 
fire throughout the entire exploit. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary M. Cummins, mother, Carrier Mills, 111. 

CUNNINGHAM, CHARLES E. . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Company K, 126th Infantry. Al- 
though seriously wounded during a surprise attack 
by a German patrol in the vicinity of Hecken, Al- 
sace, on May 27, 1918, he continued to direct hia 
men and succeeded in driving the enemy off. Home 
address, Mrs. Augusta Pangburn, mother, 1317 
Lafayette Avenue, Grand Rapids, Mich. 

CUNNINGHAM, FLOYD L. . First Lieutenant 
116th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Brabant, France, October 8, 1918. 
Lieut. Cunningham displayed rare courage in vol- 
untarily going to the asaiatance of a wounded com- 
rade, under heavy machine-gun and ahell fire. 
Home address, Imea Cunningham, brother, Min- 
ong, Wis. 

CUNNINGHAM, OLIVER B. . . . Captain 
Deceased. 15th Field Artillery. For repeated 
acta of extraordinary heroism in action near Ville- 
montoire, Chateau-Thierry, and St. Mihiel, France, 
July 21, 1918, to September 17, 1918. During this 
period Capt. Cunningham, with utter disregard for 
his personal safety, on numerous occasions exposed 
himself to the enemy fire while reconnoitering and 
performing liaiaon work. On September 17, while 
at hia poat as liaison officer with the most advanced 
infantry unit, Capt. Cunningham was killed by an 
enemy ahell. Next of kin, Frank S. Cunningham, 
father, care of Butler Broa., Chicago, 111. 

CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAM A. . . Captain 
32l3t Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sommerance, France, Octo- 
ber 12, 1918. Capt. Cunningham, though painfully 
wounded in the face by shrapnel when his battalion 
was seriously engaged, continued to lead his men 
through heavy shell fire, leading them with skill and 
inspiring them with courage. Home address, Mrs. 
Jane C. Cnningham, wife, 1232 South Candler 
Street, Decatur, Ga. 

CURFMAN, THOMAS D Sergeant 

Deceased. Company G, 28th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Exermont, 
France, October 5, 1918. When the advance of his 
company was retarded by machine-gun fire he took 
an automatic rifle from a wounded gunner and went 
forward alone to a position from which he opened 
fire and destroyed the enemy nest. He was himself 
mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. George Curf- 
man, mother, 906 North Seventh Street, Steuben- 
ville, Ohio. 

CURLEE, WILLIAM Corporal 

Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
tober 3, 1918, Corp. Curlee, together with four 



other men, charged a machine-gun nest containing 
three heavy machine guns and captured the three 
guns and 20 prisoners. Home address, Ephraim 
Curlee, father, Polkton, N. C. 

CURNOW. EARL M Corporal 

Company H, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
France, August 29 to September 2, 1918. Though 
he had been severely gassed, Corpl.Curnow remained 
with his company while it was in the front line. 
When it was in support, he aided in carrying 
wounded across an area covered by machine-gun 
and artillery fire. Although this work was not re- 
quired of him, he volunteered for it in apite of the 
the danger and hia own physical condition. Home 
address, Mrs. Ada Curnow, 280 Tireman Avenue, 
Detroit, Mich. 

CURRAN, FRED J Corporal 

Company B, 363d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Very, France, September 26, 
1918. Corpl. Curran accompanied a lieutenant on 
an attack against a» nest of enemy snipers on Sep- 
tember 26. They succeeded in killing two, wound- 
ing one, and taking the remaining two prisoners. 
Home address, Mary Ann Curran, 2647 Mission 
Street, San Francisco, Cal. 

CURTI, MIKE Private 

Company F, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnea, France, October 4, 
1918. Pvt. Curti, a litter bearer, went out alone 
in front of the lines several times under the severest 
of fire, and carried back wounded men from an ex- 
posed area, from which his company had been 
forced to withdraw. Home addreaa, Giovanni Curti, 
father, 231 Lake Street, Reno, Nev. 

CURTIS, BERNARD B Corporal 

Company G, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Brabant, France, 
October 8, 1918. Corpl. Curtis courageously con- 
tinued to lead his squad against the enemy, after 
being painfully wounded in the face by shell frag- 
ments, refusing to obtain first aid in order not to 
delay the advance of his squad. Home address, W. 
father, 1001 South First Street, Baakerville, Va. 

CURTIS, CLYDE O. . . . Firat Sergeant 
Company C, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 
18, 1918. Leading his platoon against an enemy 
battery in the face of direct fire, Sergt. Curtis per- 
sonally killed the gunner and, with the aid of his 
men, either killed or wounded the entire crew, thus 
preventing further casualties on his troops. Home 
addreaa, Mra. Susan Curtis, mother, Stella, Neb. 

CURTIS, EDWARD P. . . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service, 95th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the region of 
Stenay, France, September 27, 1918. Lieut. Curtis 
volunteered to perform a reconnaissance patrol of 
particular danger and importance 30 kilometers 
within the enemy's territory. He made the entire 
journey through a heavy antiaircraft and machine- 
gun fire, and flew at an extremely low altitude to 
secure the desired information. Home address, 
Mrs. G. T. Curtis, mother. North Goodman Street, 
Rochester, N. Y. 

CURTIS, NATHAN M .... Corpora 
Company L, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Octo- 
ber 10, 1918. Voluntarily leaving shelter. Corporal 
Curtis led a patrol of three men across an open 
field, under heavy shell fire, and captured an enemy 
machine-gun, killing two and capturing one of the 
crew. Home address, Mra. Nathan M. Curtis, 
mother, 557 Monticello Avenue, Chicago, 111. 



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CURTIS. ROLLIN A. . . . First Sergeant 
Company A, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 1, 
1918; and near Gesnes, France, October 9, 1918. 
During the advance near Reddy Farm, Sergeant 
Curtis, then a platoon commander, was painfully 
wounded in the leg, but refused to be evacuated 
until wounded a second time. During the advance, 
the battalion commander asked for a volunteer to 
establish liaison with the unit on the right. Ser- 
geant Curtis immediately offered his services for 
this hazardous mission. On October 9, near Gesnes, 
when the only officer in his company was killed, 
Sergeant Curtis took command, leading the com- 
pany through an intense enemy barrage. Although 
wounded and knocked down by the explosion of a 
shell, he continued to lead the company until re- 
lieved. Home address, Mrs. James Curtis, mother, 
Barron, Wis. 

CURTIS, WILL C Private 

Deceased. Company M, 142d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 8, 1918. While passing through a 
heavy enemy barrage he was mortally wounded, 
but continued to advance, encouraging his com- 
rades to follow him. His example of courage and 
fearlessness gave confidence to his comrades and 
the advance was successful. He later died of his 
wounds. Next of kin, H. V. Curtis, father, Peters- 
burg, Texas. 

CURTISS, EARL W Private 

Company B, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near BrieuUes-sur-Meuse, France, 
September 29, 1918. Advancing alone across open 
territory and exposed to extremely heavy machine- 
gun fire, Pvt. Curtiss rescued a fellow soldier who 
was lying wounded beyond the front line. He 
accomplished his mission, even after being painfully 
wounded in the head during his return. Home ad- 
dress, Harry Fisher, friend, Yukon, Mo. 

GUSHING, FREDERICK R. . . . Sergeant 
Battery C, 7th Field Artillery. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 
4, 1918. Sergt. Gushing volunteered and took his 
place and gun squad forward to the infantry front 
lines, where he was subjected to violent bombard- 
ment. He refused to take shelter until nearly all 
his horses and three of his men were wounded, and 
then left shelter no less than five times to rescue 
wounded comrades, this being done under a heavy 
barrage. Home address, William O. Gushing, 
brother, Rockland, Mass. 

CUSHION, LEON J Private 

Deceased. Company D, 103d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, 
France, September 26, 1918. Under terrific 
machine-gun, artillery and rifle fire, he displayed 
great courage in locating and fighting enemy ma- 
chine gunners. He was killed while rushing a 
machine-gun nest. Next of kin, Nelson J. Cushion, 
father. East Hardwick, Vt. 

CUSTEAU, ODILON Corporal 

Company G, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Belleau Woods, France, July 
20, 1918. In the advance of the first wave, east 
from Belleau Woods, he cleaned out, single-handed, 
a dugout of German machine-guns. Home address, 
Frank Custeau, cousin, 114 Gross Street, Law- 
rence, Mass. 

CUTLER, MERRITT D Corporal 

Company I, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. Although suffering from wounds, Corpl. 
Cutler went forth under treacherous enemy fire and 
dragged two wounded comrades to safety. Later 



the same day he organized a stretcher party and 
brought in three wounded comrades under machine- 
gun fire, which was so severe that it had stopped the 
advance of neighboring troops. Home address, 
Timothy R. Cutler, father, 101 Park Avenue, New 
York. N. Y. 

CUTTER, EDWARD B. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 19th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, Octo- 
ber 21, 1918. Responding to an urgent request for 
a plane to penetrate the enemy lines to ascertain 
whether or not the enemy was preparing a counter- 
attack, Lieut. Gutter immediately volunteered for 
the mission. Obliged to fly at a very low altitude 
on account of the unfavorable weather conditions 
he was under terrific fire of the enemy at all times 
by skillful dodging he managed to cross the enemy 
lines. His plane was seen to suddenly lurch and 
crash a short distance to the ground, both he and hia 
brother observer being killed. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary S. Cutter, mother, Anoka, Minn. 

DABNEY, MILAN Private 

Company B, 348th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Eclis- 
fontaine and Tronsol Farm, France, September 27, 
October 1, 1918. Throughout five days of action 
Private Dabney maintained liaison between com- 
pany and battalion posts of command, repeatedly 
passing through the enemy's barrages, and con- 
stantly subjected to enemy sniping. Home address, 
Robert C. Tracy, friend, 882 Florainda Street, 
San Francisco, Gal. 

DABNEY, W. C First Lieutenant 

26th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Soissons, France, July 18-22, 1918. 
Lieutenant Dabney took his command over the 
top in four successive attacks near Soissons and by 
his bravery and effective leadership four times 
achieved success in reaching his objective. Home 
address. Dr. S. C. Dabney, father, 1329 Third 
Street, Louisville, Ky. 

DAKIN, HURSEY A Corporal 

Company F, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action in the Bois Jure, near 
Gercourt, France, September 26, 1918. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. O. H. Dakin, mother, Box 93, Free- 
water, Oregon. 

DALEY, PHILIP A Private 

Company A, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action northwest of Verdun, France, 
October 9, 1918. On two occasions, when intense 
machine-gun fire threatened his platoon, Pvt. 
Daley voluntarily accompanied another soldier and 
attacked the enemy positions in the face of heavy 
fire, silencing the guns by effective rifle fire. Next 
of kin, Philip Daley, father, Morgan Hill, GaL 

DALLAS, FRED W Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 360th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois de 
Argonne, France, November 2, 1918. Although his 
arm was shattered by a machine-gun bullet, Corpl. 
Dallas refused to go to the rear, but continued to 
advance under extremely heavy machine-gun fire 
until he received two more wounds, one piercing his 
leg and making it impossible for him to advance 
further. While crawUng to the rear he encountered 
another wounded man, and assisted him to the 
dressing station. Home address, Mrs. Bellzora 
Dallas, mother, 652 Orleans Street, Beaumont, Tex. 

DALRYMPLE, THERON E. . . . 

Sergeant (First Class) 

Deceased. Company A, 1st Engineers. At Bois 

de Villers, France, on May 9, 1918, he displayed 

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sistance to the wounded, by handling hia platoon 
under shell fire with coolness and courage, and by 
attempting to protect a comrade while he himself 
was mortally wounded. Next of kin, Asa C. Dal- 
rymple, father, 32 J^ Pearl Street, Rochester, N. Y. 

DALRYMPLE, WILLIAM .... Private 
Company G, 26th Infantry. Near Siossons, 
France, July 19, 1918, he crawled to an enemy 
sniper's post and killed or wounded all its occu- 
pants. Home address, J. L. Dalrymple, father, 
Albertsville, Ala. 

DALTON. GILBERT R Bugler 

Company M, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Bois de Malaumont, France, 
October 9, 1918. Bugler Dalton and an officer 
were making a reconnaissance of Bois de Malau- 
mont. Upon entering the woods they were sud- 
denly fired upon by machine guns. Together they 
rushed the machine-gun. The officer was wounded 
and unable to take cover. Bugler Dalton ran 
across an open space, exposing himself to short 
range of machine-gun fire, and carried the officer to 
a position of safety. Home address, Rochel Dalton, 
brother. Carrier Mills. 111. 

DALY. DANIEL .... First Sergeant 
73d Company. 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. Sergt. 
Daly repeatedly performed deeds of heroism and 
great service on June 5, 1918. At the risk of his life 
he extinguished a fire in an ammunition dump at 
Lucylebocage. On June 7, 1918, while his position 
was under violent bombardment, he \'isited all the 
gun crews of his company, then posted over a wide 
portion of the front, to cheer his men. On June 10, 
1918, he attacked an enemy machine-gun emplace- 
ment unassisted and captured it by use of hand gre- 
nades and his automatic pistol. On the same day, 
during the German attack on Souresches, he brought 
in wounded under fire. Home address, Mrs. Ellen 
Daly, mother, 1290 Rockaway Avenue, New York 
City. 

DANIEL, CHARLES E. . Private (First Class) 
Company B, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois Detrayes, France, 
October 27. 1918. Pvt. Daniels crawled from his 
own trenches to within range of an enemy machine- 
gun nest which had been harassing his company all 
day, and bombed out the gunners with hand gre- 
nades, thereby enabling his company to occupy 
more advantageous position. Home address, Mrs. 
D. M. Daniel, mother. Louisa, Va. 

DANIEL, HENRY Private 

Battery A, 10th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near St. Eugene, France, 
July 9, 1918. Pvt. Daniel repeatedly volunteered 
and carried important messages four kilometers 
through heavy shell fire near the enemy's lines. On 
one trip he found a wounded soldier and carried him 
through an enemy barrage to the dressing station. 
Home address, Anton Daniel, father, Arte, Neb. 

DANIEL. JOSIAH Sergeant 

Company E, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action south of Soissons. France, July 18, 
1918. He voluntarily and alone advanced against 
a machine-gun and captured the gun and its crew. 
Home address, Mrs. Susan Daniel, mother, 1242 
South Lumpkin Street, Athens, Ga. 

DANIELS, FRANCIS L Corporal 

Company H, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Tailly, France, November 2, 
1918. When his company had been held up by a 
machine-gun, and a comrade killed at his side, 
Corpl. Daniels voluntarily advanced alone over an 
open space for 200 yards in the face of the machine- 
gun fire into a clump of bushes, from which he suc- 



ceeded in killing the enemy gunner and capturing 
the gun. Home address, Mrs. M. E. Daniels, 
mother, R. F. D. No. 5, Smith Center, Kansas. 

DANIELS, WILLIAM H Private 

Company G, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ribeauville, France, October 
18, 1918. When enemy sniper and machine-gun 
fire had held up his line and caused many casualties 
in his ranks, Pvt. Daniels went forward a distance 
of about 150 yards and, with the aid of his machine- 
gun, put an enemy nest out of action and killed one 
of the snipers. Home address, William F. Daniels, 
father, R. F. D. No. 3, Rutledge, Tenn. 

DANO Second Lieutenant 

French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Somme Py, France, October 3-8, 1918. 
He displayed conspicuous gallantry during opera- 
tions of the Second American Division, and when 
hia captain was killed and the company had suffered 
heavy losses, he promptly effected a reorganization. 
With great heroism and able leadership, he then 
pushed forward the assault in the face of heavy 
shell fire. Home address not given. 

DANYSCH, STEVE G Sergeant 

Deceased. Fourth Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, 
France, July 19, 1918. Having received a severe 
wound in the head, he refused to be evacuated and 
continued to lead his platoon with great bravery 
until he fell unconscious. He died from his wounds 
several days later. Next of kin, Florian Danysch, 
father, Westoff, Texas. 

DANZIG. SAMUEL V. H. . First Lieutenant 
8th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 14-15, 
1918, and near Le Charmel, France. July 26. 1918. 
Lieutenant Danzig repeatedly crossed open spaces 
swept by shell fire during a violent barrage to in- 
spect the gun positions, under artillery fire, en- 
couraging his men and looking after their safety. 
Later in the day he took charge of the guns of an 
officer who had been wounded and placed them in 
new positions. On July 26 he advanced through a 
heavy barrage on a reconnaissance and placed four 
guns in support of a battalion of infantry. After 
the infantry had withdrawn he held this position 
under enemy fire from the rear and flanks, until 
ordered to withdraw the following night. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. M. V. Danzig, mother, 797 Madison 
Avenue, Albany, N. Y. 

DARGIS, JOSEPH A Corporal 

Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In 
the attacks on enemy machine-gun positions in the 
Bois de Belleau, France, June 6-8, 1918, he distin- 
guished himself by being first in the charge of his 
platoon at all times; throughout the fighting he 
acquitted himself with conspicuous bravery. Home 
address Chicago, 111. 

DARKOSKI, WACTAW .... Sergeant 
Company K, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
October 9, 1918. During the fighting in the Ar- 
gonne, October 4-13, Sergt. Darkoski displayed ex- 
traordinary heroism and ability in leading his pla- 
toon against strong points under the most severe 
shell and machine-gun fire. On October 9, in a 
hand-to-hand fight, he alone captured two enemy 
guns. Home address, Frank Haze, uncle, 1 Wuster 
Street, New Haven, Conn. 

DARLING, HOMER C. . . Second Lieutenant 
132d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bois du Fays, France, October 10-12, 
1918. Exposed to heavy machine-gun fire from the 
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through heavy brush, although suffering heavy 
casualties. During the advance he and one other 
member of his platoon attacked a machine-gun nest 
and captured three machine guns and five prisoners. 
In hand-to-hand fighting he personally killed five 
Germans and wounded others. Home address, Mrs. 
George Darling, mother, Mendon, Mass. 

DASCH, CARL W Private 

Headquarters Company, 167th Infantry. During 
the entire period, July 26 to August 1, 1918, in 
action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, he 
carried messages between the firing Une and battal- 
ion headquarters through heavy enemy shell fire. 
On returning from the firing hne he would pick up a 
severely wounded man each time and carry him 
through the barrage to a first-aid station. He 
finally became so exhausted he could not continue 
his work, yet he had to be ordered to report to the 
aid section for treatment. During the whole series 
of engagements he did not sleep and taxed his phys- 
ical endurance to the utmost at all times, setting to 
his comrades an example of utter disregard of 
danger and exceptional devotion to duty. Home 
address, Mrs. Fred A. Dasch, 1045 First Street 
West, Weiser, Idaho. 

DAUGHTY. JOHN E Sergeant 

Company F, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Evergreen Woods, France, 
November 6, 1918. While on a daylight patrol, 
Sergt. Daughty displayed exceptional bravery, 
when with one other man he fought a large force of 
the enemy, killing a German officer and two ma- 
chine gunners who were attempting to put their 
guns in action. Surrounded by the enemy, he cap- 
tured a German corporal and fought his way out 
with his pistol, not having time to load his rifle. 
He marched his prisoners to the rear at the point of 
his bayonet, thereby running the risk of being cap- 
tured himself, in order to carry out orders to take at 
least one prisoner. Home address, E. L. Daughty, 
father, Venice, 111. 

DAUNE, CHARLES EMILE . Sous Lieutenant 
French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. 
When the advance of his battalion was held up by 
a hostile strong point, well fortified and protected 
by barbed-wire entanglements, Lieut. Daune, at 
the head of his platoon, led his men forward, forc- 
ing an opening through the wire, and overcame the 
enemy's resistance, capturing 158 prisoners, includ- 
ing two officers and 15 machine guns. Home ad- 
dress not given. 

DAUSCH, WILLIAM Sergeant 

Deceased. Company I, 107th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918. During operations 
against the Hindenburg line, Sergt. Dausch ren- 
dered valuable assistance and demonstrated rare 
courage in attacking and destroying two enemy 
machine-gun nests by the accurate fire of his rifle. 
Even after being mortally wounded in the head, he 
continued in the combat until he collapsed. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Katherin Dausch, mother, 305 East 
Ninety-third Street, New York, N. Y. 

DAVIDSON, LILBURN C Captain 

359th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Villerssur-Preney, France, September 
15, 1918. When his own lines were being heavily 
shelled at night, he lead a patrol of 36 men to gain 
contact with the enemy, and after being challenged 
by German outposts, led his men in a charge, 
under heavy fire, kiUing forty of the enemy, and 
capturing 36 prisoners, 4 trench mortars, and 4 
machine-guns. He established and held an impor- 
tant position until leap-frogged by the remainder 
of his company in an attack several hours later. 
Home address, Tom M. Davidson, Jackson, Ky. 



DAVIS, ABEL Colonel 

132d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Consenvoye, France, October 9, 1918. 
Upon reaching its objective, after a difficult ad- 
vance, involving two changes of directions, Col. 
Davis's regiment was subjected to a determined 
enemy counterattack. Disregarding the heavy shell 
and machine-gun fire. Col. Davis personally as- 
sumed command and by his fearless leadership and 
courage the enemy was driven back. Home address, 
James Davis, brother, 1400 Milwaukee Avanue, 
Chicago, 111. 

DAVIS, BENJAMIN G Private 

Company C, 115th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, Bel- 
gium, August 23, 1918. When several members of 
his platoon were severely wounded by shell fire, 
Pvt. Davis, though himself wounded, went through 
the bomlsardment to a dugout and procured assist- 
ance for his comrades, guiding a rescuing party to 
their assistance. Home address, Mrs. Mane Davis, 
mother, 512 Nunn Street, Wilmington, N. C. 

DAVIS, CHESTER A Major 

3d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Hattonville, France, in the 
St. Mihiel salient, September 12-13, 1918. Sent by 
his brigade commander to verify the positions of the 
first lines of the assaulting battalions, he continued 
forward to ascertain the approximate location of 
the enemy lines. Accompanied by only two others, 
he overtook a hostile formation of about 60 men, 
wagons, animals, and machine-guns, which formed 
a rear guard to facilitate the retreat of the enemy 
convoys, and by the exercise of rare gallantry and 
judgment, captured this entire enemy force, despite 
its overwhelming superiority in numbers and 
strength. Home address, Mrs. Thomas L. Davis, 
4 Liberty Street, Salem, Mass. 

DAVIS. CHESTER V Corporal 

Company E, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near BrieuUes, France, Novem- 
ber 4, 1918. Corpl. Davis volunteered to carry a 
message to the battalion commander, notifying 
him that our barrage was falling short. Crossing 
a valley swept by shell and machine-gun fire, he 
swam the icy Meuse River and succeeded in de- 
livering his message in time to avoid further 
casualties. Home address, Mrs. Rosa Davis, 
Tennyson, Ind. 

DAVIS, CLARENCE E Corporal 

Company D, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cote de Chatillon, France, 
October 4, 1918. During the attack Corpl. Davis 
made his way forward through intense artillery and 
machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded comrade. 
When he had reached a point about 25 yards in 
front of the enemy trenches he found that the man 
was dead, and he, himself, so seriously wounded 
that he was compelled to return. Home address, 
Mrs. Tour Spear, aunt, Clarence, Iowa. 

DAVIS, DUNK First Sergeant 

Company G, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Sergt. Davis voluntarily went forward 
to attack enemy machine guns, which were care- 
fullly concealed and raising havoc with his section 
of the line. He succeeded in putting both posts out 
of action and kilUng all the occupants. Home ad- 
dress, William B. Davis, father. Red Springs, N. C. 

DAVIS, EDGAR C Sergeant 

Company H, 61st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Dun sur Meuse, France, 
November 5, 1918. Sergt. Davis, voluntarily ad- 
vanced alone against an enemy machine-gun which 
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and the gun. Later he led a few men into a dugout 
and captured 13 prisoners. He then continued the 
advance until the day's objective had been reached 
and the platoon position organized. Home address, 
James E. Davis, father, Louisburg, Tenn. 

DAVIS, FRED C First Lieutenant 

108th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Ronssoy, France, September 29-30,1918. 
Lieut. Davis successfully held a trench several hun- 
dred yards in advance of the Hindenburg line, under 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire, with a detachment 
which he had organized with men from different 
organizations. The following morning he led his 
detachment still farther, cleaning up about five hun- 
dred yards of enemy trenches. Home address, John 
J. Davis, father, Madrid, Iowa. 

DAVIS, GUY K Corporal 

Deceased. Company F, 359th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Villers-devant- 
Dun, France, November 2, 1918. After his platoon 
sergeant had become a casualty, he assumed com- 
mand and led his men with marked personal bravery 
and skill, advancing under fire until he was mor- 
tally wounded. His example inspired his men with 
his own fighting spirit. Next of kin, Mrs. Charity 
Davis, mother. Oolitic, Ind. 

DAVIS, HENRY . . . Private (First Class) 
Company H, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, 
France, October 14, 1918. Although wounded, 
Pvt. Davis courageously led several attacks 
against machine-gun emplacements. While recon- 
noitering from an exposed position in front of the 
lines, he was wounded a second time by a sniper, 
but refused to go to the rear until ordered to do so. 
Next of kin, Henry Davis, father, Pomeroyton, Ky. 

DAVIS, HERMAN Private 

Company I, 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Molleville Farm, France, Octo- 
ber 10, 1918. On duty as a company runner, Pvt. 
Davis was accompanying the left assault platoon 
of his company during the advance through the 
woods, when it was fired on by an enemy machine- 
gun. As soon as the gun opened fire, the members 
of the platoon scattered and attempted to flank 
the gun, but Pvt. Davis pushed on ahead, being 
the first to reach the nest, attacked it single- 
handed, and killed the four enemy gunners. His 
gallant act enabled his platoon to continue the ad- 
vance. Home address, Jeff Davis, father, Big Lake, 
Ark. 

DAVIS, HILDRED D Bugler 

Company C, 124th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Butgenville, 
France, November 11, 1918. When his platoon 
and the infantry company to which it was attached 
were held up by hostile obstructions and machine- 
gun fire. Bugler Davis volunteered and carried a 
message to the left flank of the company. A few 
minutes afterward he again distinguished himself 
by leaving the cover of a trench, going forward 
under heavy machine-gun flre, and helping rescue 
a wounded officer. Home address, Mrs. Nora M. 
Davis, mother, 404 West Washington Street, 
Springfield, 111. 

DAVIS, HOWARD H. . . . First Lieutenant 
Medical reserve Corps, attached to 12th Sher- 
wood Foresters. On January 8, 1918, in Templeux 
Quarries, France, he entered a dugout which had 
been caved in by enemy shell fire and administered 
to the wounded. Although the dugout was under 
heavy shell fire, he performed an operation for 
amputation of a leg and thereby saved a soldier's 
life. Home address, Mrs. Hannah Davis, mother, 
3913 Franklin Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. 



DAVIS, LEROY Private 

Company L, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Mont De Sanges, France, 
September 18, 1918. Pvt. Davis went out under 
heavy fire to the aid of a runner who had been 
wounded, applied first aid, took the messages of 
the wounded man and delivered them to their des- 
tination. Home address, Stella Burvender, mo- 
ther, 302 East Depot Street, Huntsville. Mo. 

DAVIS, LUTHER F Sergeant 

Company K, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 
9, 1918. While commanding a platoon he repeat- 
edly volunteered and went forward to draw fire 
from enemy machine-guns, thereby locating the 
positions of the machine-gun posts and facilitating 
their destruction. Home address, S. G. Davis, 
father, Correll, Ky. 

DAVIS, MURRAY Major 

Deceased. 140th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Exermont, France, Septem- 
ber 26-29, 1918. He led his battalion brilliantly, 
and when wounded, refused to go to the rear, but 
having his wound dressed on the spot, continued in 
command of his battalion. Later he was killed 
while leading his command in an advance. Next of 
kin, WiUiam B. Davis, father, 1321 Commerce 
Building, Kansas City, Mo. 

DAVIS, NEWMAN Sergeant 

Company D, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brandeville, France, Novem- 
ber 7-8, 1918. After all the officers of his company 
had become casualties, Sergt. Davis (then a corpo- 
ral) took command, displaying exceptional gal- 
lantry in leading his men. Home address, Ambrose 
Davis, father, Siluria, Ala. 

DAVIS, NEWEL B Corporal 

Company I, 28th Infantry. Near Cantigny, 
France, May 28, 1918, he voluntarily left shelter 
and exposed himself to violent machine-gun fire in 
order to bring to shelter a wounded comrade. While 
performing this meritorious deed he was himself 
seriously wounded. Home address, Elias V. Davis, 
brother, 59 North Main Street, Hornell, N. Y. 

DAVIS, THOMAS H. . . Private (First Class) 
Sanitary Detachment, 368th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Binarville, France, 
September 30, 1918. Pvt. Davis, with an officer 
and another soldier, voluntarily left shelter and 
crossed an open space 50 yards wide swept by shell 
and machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded soldier, 
whom they carried to a place of safety. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Anna Davis, mother, 49 Lincoln Street, 
Hampton, Va. 

DAVIS, W. D Colonel 

361st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Gesnes, France, September 26 to Octo- 
ber 2, 1918. Col. Davis displayed distinguished 
gallantry in leading and directing his front line in 
the four days' advance on Gesnes and in the four 
following days, holding the front line under heavy 
shell fire. During this period his regiment was 
suffering heavy casualties, but he remained con- 
stantly with the front fine, encouraging his men by 
his presence to hold out under this most dangerous 
and trying condition of warfare. Twice wounded, 
he remained in command of his regiment through- 
out the entire action until it was finally reheved on 
October 11. Home address, Mrs. Abbie G. Davis, 
wife. Care R. S. Davis, Muskogee, Okla. 

DAVIS, WALTER E Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Les- Evaux, 
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had failed in an attempt to cross the Marne, Sergt. 
Davis, with three companions, crossed the river in 
dayhght and, in full view of the enemy, remained in 
enemy territory throughout the day. Home ad- 
dress, Charles H. Dorcey, foster father, Butler, Pa. 

DAVIS, WILLIAM R Private 

Company E, 104th Infantry. For exceptiona 
courage and devotion to duty in action on April 12, 
1918, remaining at his post and continuing to fire 
his rifle and grenades at the enemy after he was 
severely wounded in action. Home address, Miss 
May Taylor, friend, 566 No. Main Street, Brockton, 
Mass. 

DAVIS, WILTSHIRE C. . . First Sergeant 
Company G, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Haumont, France, October 
11, 1918. After the loss of all his officers and his 
company was becoming disorganized, Sergt. Davis 
took command and reassembled the company, 
bringing it to the objective at the most opportune 
moment. He commanded for a period of eleven days 
thereafter and successfully continued the operations 
by his leadership and exceptional courage under fire. 
Home address, Andrew J. Davis, father, 201 Second 
Avenue, Farmville, Va. 

DAWSON, HAROLD A Sergeant 

Sanitary Detachment, 126th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
France, August 31, 1918. He volunteered to go out 
into a field swept by artillery and machine-gun fire 
to administer first aid to wounded soldiers, con- 
stantly exposing himself to fire. His work saved 
the lives of many soldiers. After dark, when it was 
possible to remove the wounded from the field, he 
worked tirelessly during their evacuation to the 
first-aid station. Home address, Mrs. D. A. Daw- 
eon, 317 No. Prairie Avenue, Kalamazoo, Mich. 

DAWSON, LEO H. . . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Hartennes, France, 
July 19, 1918. While on a voluntary patrol, Lieut. 
Dawson encountered seven enemy monoplanes at 
an altitude of 2,000 meters. After a brief engage- 
ment his guns jammed, but, after repairing the jam 
in the air and under heavy fire, he returned to the 
fight, shot down one of the enemy in flames and 
drove off the others. For the following act of extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Clery-le-Petite, 
France, November 4, 1918, Lieut. Dawson is 
awarded a bar, to be worn with the distinguished- 
service cross: Sighting four enemy planes (type 
Rumpler), Lieut. Dawson immediately attacked, 
despite the numerical superiority of the enemy, and 
destroyed one of the group, whereupon the remain- 
ing three scattered and returned to their lines. 
Home address, Mrs. A. G. Dawson, 943 Ogden 
Street, Denver, Colo. 

DAY, CLINTON . . . Private (First Class) 
Company C, 58th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism m action near St. Thibault, France, August 
7, 1918. Private Day repeatedly volunteered and 
earned messages from his company in the front line 
across an open field swept by enemy machine-gun 
and smper fire, to the battahon post command. He 
also voluntarily made trips across this dangerous 
^rea for the purpose of filUng canteens for wounded 
soldiers and securing stretchers. Home address, 
Mrs. Emma A. Day, mother, Fillmore, Utah. 

DAYTON, ALLAN S. . . . First Lieutenant 
107th Field Artillery. Heroism in action near 
Fismes, France, September 6, 1918. Lieut. Dayton 
led a patrol out of the infantry hues in order to 
adjust the artillery fire on machine-guns which were 
holding up the advance. It was found necessary to 
advance about half a mile beyond the front lines 
across open ground swept by machine-gun fire, but. 



undaunted, this officer continued on for half an hour 
until he established telephone communications with 
his regiment. Having finished his work, Lieut. 
Dayton helped to carry a wounded officer back 
through an enemy barrage safely to our lines. Home 
address, G. S. Dayton, care of American Bridge Co., 
Pencoyd, Pa. 

DEAN, JOHN J Sergeant 

Company H, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montblainville, France, 
September 27, 1918. Although wounded in the lung 
by a machine-gun bullet, he refused to be evacuated. 
Upon his platoon reaching its objective, he consoU- 
dated the new position and repulsed a strong coun- 
terattack with heavy losses to the enemy. He then 
reported to his battalion commander, refusing a 
litter, saying that all effectives were needed in the 
Une, and walked to the dressing station. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Hattie Molter, aunt, 2332 No. 12th 
Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

DEAN, THOMAS G., Jr Corporal 

Company D, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. During the operations against the Hin- 
denburg line Corpl. Dean, with four other soldiers, 
left shelter and went forward into an open field 
under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and suc- 
ceeded in bandaging and carrying back to our lines 
two wounded men. Home address, Thomas G. 
Dean, father, 545 South Broadway, Yonkers, N. Y. 

DEARING, VINTON A. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 28th Infantry. Detailed in command 
of a carrying party of May 28, 1918, near Cantigny, 
France, he bravely proceeded under fire to execute 
his mission, and by his example of bravery heart- 
ened his men, who were under fire for the first time. 
On May 29, 1918, he took his party through heavy 
shelUng to carry ammunition to the front lines 
without being ordered to do so. Next of kin, Mrs. 
J. L. Dearing, mother, 1 Waterhouse Street, Cam- 
bridge, Mass. 

DEASEY, HUBERT A Private 

Deceased. Company F, 131st Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Chippily 
Ridge, France, August 9, 1918. Acting on his own 
initiative he advanced alone against a machine-gun 
nest that had been causing heavy casualties among 
his comrades. He crawled to within a short dis- 
tance of the enemy position before he was detected. 
He then rushed the post and bayoneted the three 
gunners, being himself killed in the encounter. Next 
of kin, James Deasey, father, Lewis Hotel, St. James 
Place, Liverpool, England. 

DE BELIEGO, JEAN BAPTISTE . Marechal 

2d C. A. C, French. For extraordinary heroism 

in action near Argonne, France, November, 1918. 

DE BERARDINIS, PIETRO . . . Private 
Company H, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 17, 
1918. In the Bois de Consenvoye, east of the 
Meuse, Pvt. De Berardinis, acting in the capacity 
of a runner, carried three successive messages 
through continuous and heavy barrages of both our 
own and the .enemy's artillery, traversing a path 
where two men had previously been killed by the 
same barrage. Home address, Louis Brino, 3921 
Pratt Street, Baltimore, Md. 

DE BOISROUVRAY, A. DE JACQUELOT 

Commandant 

French Army. Attached to 26th Division. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Seicheprey, 
France, April 20-21, 1918. Commandant de Bois- 
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fire with fearless disregard for personal danger, in 
order to secure information for tactical dispositions 
and artillery support, which were of great service 
in checking the hostile attack. Home address not 
given. 

DEBRUT Lieutenant 

8th Engineers, French Army. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 
27-31, 1918. Lieutenant DeBrut displayed high 
quaUties of efficiency and courage in maintaining 
the organization and upkeep of telephone com- 
munications during a violent bombardment. Al- 
though wounded, he continued to perform his duty 
until the end of the action. 

D'ESCAYARAC, DE BOULANCY . Lieutenant 
French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Binarville, France, September 27,1918. 
During a raid on an enemy ammunition depot he 
proved of the greatest assistance and value, and the 
success of the exploit was wholly due to his bravery 
and efficiency. He tirelessly explored the front on 
different occasions, and the information that he 
furnished our officers regarding hidden machine-gun 
nests proved to be of the utmost importance and 
value. Home address not given. 

DECAIRE, GEORGE Bugler 

Company G, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Ourcq River, France, 
July 31, 1918. Bugler Decaire, acting as runner to 
battalion headquarters, continued in the advance 
and performed his duties under extremely heavy 
shell and machine-gun fire after he had been very 
severely wounded in the knee. Home address, 
Frank Hart, Baltic, Mich. 

DE CARL, THEODORE J. . . . Corporal 
Company E, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 12, 
1918. In order to deliver a message from the regi- 
mental headquarters to the attacking battalion 
with all the speed possible, Corpl. DeCarl crossed 
an open area under continuous machine-gun fire. 
Although painfully wounded while traversing this 
open stretch of 500 meters, he successfully delivered 
the message. Home address, Alfred Black, brother- 
in-law, 1886 Morris Avenue, New York City. 

DECARRE, ALPHONSE .... Captain 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Belleau, France, 
June 11, 1918. Commanding a detachment of 
about sixty men in the rear of the attacking bat- 
talion. Captain DeCarre continued forward alone, 
after the advance battalion had swerved to the 
right. About one-hundred fifty yards distant, he 
encountered deadly enemy machine-gun fire, but 
he continued on, capturing two guns. He then 
brought up his detachment, and by exceptional 
handling, effected the capture of an entire machine- 
gun company consisting of three officers and 169 
men. His effort prevented the enemy from firing 
on our troops from the rear. Home address, Mrs. 
Rosa DeCarre, mother, 3522 Thirteenth Street, 
North West, Washington, D. C. 

DE CASTRO, RALPH ELLISON . . . 

Second Lieutenant 

Pilot, Ist Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
ber 12, 1918. Because of intense aerial activity on 
the opening day of the St. Mihiel offensive, Lieut. 
de Castro, pilot, and First Lieut. Arthur E. Easter- 
brook, observer, volunteered to fly over the enemy's 
lines on a photographic mission, without the usual 
protection of accompanying battle planes. Not- 
withstanding low-hanging clouds, which necessitate 
operation at an altitude of only 400 meters, they 
penetrated four kilometers beyond the German 



lines. Attacked by four enemy machines, they 
fought their foes, completd their photographic mis- 
sion, and returned safely. Home address, Mrs. M. 
G. DeCastro, mother, 601 17th Street, Brooklyn, 

N. Y. 

DECHERT, ROBERT Captain 

7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Le Charmel, France, July 23-25, 1918. 
When the attacking battalion had been held up by 
machine-gun fire. Captain Dechert (then first 
lieutenant), who was on duty as regimental signal 
officer, personally carried wire across an open field 
in full view of the enemy and established a tele- 
phone station within 200 yards of the front line. 
He then went forward under heavy shell fire to 
report to the battalion commander, and returning 
to the telephone kept it in operation for 24 hours 
under intense artillery and machine-gun fire. 
Home address, Mrs. H. T. Dechert, mother, 300 
South Forty-first Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

DECOPPET, ANDRE . . First Lieutenant 
Aid-de-Camp, 77th Division. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Merval, France, September 
14, 1918. In preparation for an attack by units of 
his division, Lieut. Decoppet helped establish an 
observation post. Learning a wounded officer was 
in front, Lieut. Decoppet made his way twice 
through intense fire from artillery and small arins 
to where the wounded officer lay. and assisted in 
carrying him back to safety. Home address, 314 
West 85th Street, New York City. 

DE 'COTA, JOSEPH Sergeant 

Company B, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 23, 
1918. During the advance of his battalion at 
Molleville Farm, Sergt. De 'Cota was rendered un- 
conscious and wounded by the explosion of a shell. 
Recovering his senses, he quickly rejoined his pla- 
toon and led it during the attack. Although suffer- 
ing from a painful wound in the arm, he remained on 
duty until ordered to the rear by his company com- 
mander late the next day. Home address, Mrs. 
Josephine De 'Cota, mother, 1 Dupont Street, 
Charlestown, Mass. 

DE CUIROYE Captain 

Deceased. French Army. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
October 3, 1918. While leading his company of 
tanks, attached to the Second American Division, 
into the fight, under terrific shell and machine-gun 
fire, he set an example to all about him by his cool- 
ness and bravery. He showed conspicuous devo- 
tion to duty in the performance of which he was 
killed by enemy fire. 

DEE, FRANK E Sergeant 

Company I, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. When the advance of his platoon had been 
held up by direct machine-gun fire, Sergt. Dee, 
severely wounded during the advance, went out in 
plain view of the enemy, pulled the pin of a grenade 
with his teeth; and, throwing the bomb with his left 
arm, put the gun and its crew out of action. Home 
address, Maurice E. Dee, father, 4 Pearl Lake 
Street, Waterbury, Conn. 

DEERINGER, HENRY Private 

Company B, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Estrees, France, October 8, 
1918. While working as a stretcher bearer Pvt. 
Deeringer was himself severely wounded, but he 
nevertheless succeeded in getting his patient to the 
dressing station, where he himself received first aid 
and was tagged for evacuation. Tearing the tag 
from his coat, he returned to the field and continued 
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hardly able to walk, and was again ordered to the 
rear. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Deeringer, mo- 
ther, Knoxville, Iowa. 

DEESE, PEYTON V. . . First Lieutenant 

Deceased. 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vesles, France, July 28, 
1918. Although wounded, Lieut. Deese led his pla- 
toon against enemy machine-gun nests, silencing 
them. He hade his way through a heavy barrage, 
encountering and breaking an enemy counterattack. 
Progressing slowly and with great difficulty on ac- 
count of the deadly fire, he reached a strongly forti- 
fied position of the enemy, where he captured many 
prisoners and machine guns, and which he defended 
until the arrival of support. During the action he 
was again wounded, the effects of which caused his 
death. Next of kin, Mrs. S. S. Deese, mother, 
Skippersville, Ala. 

DE FORD, AUGUST H Corporal 

Company M, 28th Infantry. Although wounded 
three times in the attack at Cantigny, France, May 
28, 1918, he showed conspicuous bravery in assist- 
ing to capture a machine-gun which was causing 
heavy losses. Although nearly exhausted, he cap- 
tured three prisoners and made them secure before 
accepting attention to his injuries. Home ad- 
dress, Father Joseph Geesler, friend, Two Rivers, 
Wis. 

DE FROISSARD-BROISSIA, MICHEL 

MARIE FERDINAND . . Lieutenant 
French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
action north of Verdun, France, November 10, 1918. 
During the attack on the village of Damvillers in 
liaison with the American troops Lieut. De Frois- 
sard-Broissia directed the assault of the had of his 
Company until he was wounded. 

DEGGS, GEORGE Private 

Deceased. Company E, 56th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Preny, France, 
November 2, 1918. During an enemy counter- 
attack the dugout in which Pvt. Deggs and his com- 
panions were taking shelter was surrounded by a 
group of the enemy, who were demanding surrender. 
Jumping to the fire step, and with the aid of a rifle, 
Pvt. Deggs killed four of the enemy and caused the 
rest to flee in confusion. Home address, Mrs. 
Juha Deggs, mother. Pluck, Tex. 

DE LACY, AUBREY B. . First Lieutenant 
166th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Haumont, France, September 27, 1918. 
Leading a patrol into the town to ascertain whether 
or not it was still occupied by the enemy, Lieut. De- 
Lacy came under heavy machine-gun fire. Against 
greatly superior numbers he continued forward 
and, entering the town, took two prisoners, from 
whom he gained valuable information. Home ad- 
dress, George S. De Lacy, father, 220 East 179th 
Street, New York City. 

DELAND, THORNDIKE . First Lieutenant 
340th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Marimbois Farm, France, November 
4, 1918. Assisted by a soldier, he went forward in 
advance of the infantry to lay telephone wires. 
Nearing Marimbois Farm, they found the place 
occupied by the enemy. Armed with hand gre- 
nades, he advanced on a dugout, where he routed 
out 17 of the enemy, bringing them back to our 
lines in the midst of a severe shell and machine-gun 
fire. Home address, Mrs. T. Deland, wife, 220 
West 46th Street, New York City. 

DELARIO, CHARLES E Captain 

Deceased. 360th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
2, 1918. Wounded while leading his company in the 



advance, he turned over the command to another 
oflScer and went to the rear for first aid. Upon 
reaching the aid station he learned that his com- 
pany was without ofiicers, whereupon he immediate- 
ly started back to the front through heavy machine- 
gun fire and was killed on the way. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Arma McKee, mother, 2207 Western Avenue, 
Los Angeles, Cal. 

DeLESSEPS, B. M Captain 

Pilot. 2nd Groupe de Bombardment, French 
Army. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
Conflans and Audun le Roman, August 15, 1918. 
Captain De Lesseps made three successful bombing 
raids in one night, two in Conflans and one on Au- 
dun le Roman, causing great damage. Despite the 
heavy anti-aircraft fire, he flew at an extremely low 
altitude and besides his successful raids, returned 
with valuable information of the enemy's move- 
ments. 

DELEUW, CHARLES E Captain 

4th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Ville Savoye, France, August 11, 1918. 
He was in command of a detachment of engineers 
engaged in constructing an artillery bridge across 
the river Vesle under constant fire from machine- 
guns and bombardment by both high-explosive and 
gas shells. Although he was suffering from the 
effects of gas, this officer remained in charge of the 
party, directing the work, and furnishing his men a 
splendid example of courage under fire and disre- 
gard for personal safety. Home address, Mrs. 
Charles E. Deleuw, wife. Riverside, 111. 

DELOTO, PETER Sergeant 

Company K, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
25, 1918. During the attack Sergt. Deloto single- 
banded captured eight prisoners, and later aided 
materially in the capture of 16 more. When his 
company had been held up by the fire of a machine- 
gun, he set out, unassisted, and succeeded in captur- 
ing it, during which exploit he was wounded in the 
leg. Home address, Mrs. Emma Deloto, 323 No. 
Broadway, Fulton, N. Y. 

DE MAY, JOSEPH Private 

Company L, 23d Infantry. On July 1, 1918, near 
Vaux, France, he gamely continued to fire his auto- 
matic rifle after falling wounded in both legs. Home 
address, Mrs. Madeline De May, mother, San 
FeUccia, Italy. 

DENIG, ROBERT L Major 

U. S. M. C, attached to 9th United States Infan- 
try. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
M6d6ah Farm, France, Octlber 3, 1918. While 
directing his battalion in cleaning out woods filled 
with enemy machine guns and snipers, himself 
severely wounded, he remained on duty until his 
mission had been accomplished. Home address, 
Mrs. Robert L. Denig, wife, Philadelphia, Pa. 

DENN, ANDREW Corporal 

Company E, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 22, 
1918. Reorganizing his platoon, after all officers 
and noncommissioned officers had become casual- 
ties, he led a charge on an enemy machine-gun nest 
which threatened to annihilate his platoon and halted 
its advance. Although wounded in the attack, he 
continued on until he had killed the gunner and the 
entire crew. Home address, Mrs. G. Richardson, 
sister, 261 Greet Street, Albany, N. Y. 

DENNELLY, JOHN HENRY . . Sergeant 
Company A, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-Saint Georges, 
France, October 15, 1918. When his company 
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machine-gun and artillery fire", Sergeant Dennelly, 
remained in the position until the other men had 
safely retired, when he saw to the removal of six 
wounded men. Home address, Mrs. Catherine 
Dennelly, Great Neck Station, Long Island, N. Y. 

DENNIS, CLARENCE A. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France, June 8, 1918, he gave the 
supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which 
will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops. 
Next of kin, W. H. Dennis, father, 151 EucUd Ave- 
nue, Hackensack, N. J. 

DENNIS, ERWIN A. . . Second Lieutenant 
108th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Souplet, France, October 17, 1918. 
He led a small patrol against an enemy machine- 
gun nest, which he successfully captured. He dis- 
covered a large enemy nest, and for three hours held 
a position against it until reinforced by a Vickers 
machine-gun. This aid forced the enemy to surren- 
der: the capture consisted of eight officers, 145 men, 
three large Maxim guns, seven light machine guns, 
and three antitank guns. Home address, Mrs. Fred 
L. Hurd, aunt, 103 Lansing Street, Auburn, N. Y. 

DENNISON, CHARLES S. . Second Lieutenant 
306th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the forest of Argonne, France, September 
27, 1918. He was in command of a patrol sent out 
in the afternoon to locate a machine-gun nest. In 
the course of this operation he received a severe 
wound, but after reporting the location of the ma- 
chine-gun nest at company headquarters he immed- 
iately returned to the vicinity of the machine-gun 
nest and spent the greater part of the night search- 
ing for a member of his patrol who was missing. 
Although he was suffering severe pain from his 
wounds, he refused to go to the first-aid station be- 
fore the missing soldier was found. Home address, 
Mrs. C. M. Dennison. mother, 2238 Elm Street, 
Denver, Col. 

DE PAVANT, FRANCOIS . . . Lieutenant 
Observer, 284th Escadrille, French Army, at- 
tached to the 3d Army Corps, United States Army. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Brieulles, 
France, October 4, 1918. While engaged in an in- 
fantry contact patrol he attacked six Fokker pur- 
suit planes and valiantly drove them off, remaining 
in action until his plane was so badly damaged by 
fire that it was forced to land. Home address, M. 
P. F. De Pavant, Villa Jeanne D'Arc, Avenue de 
L'Alliance, Versailles, France. 

DEPUE, DAVID T. . . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. 76th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
Georges, France, November 1, 1918. When his 
platoon was held up by barbed-wire entanglements 
within 30 yards of an enemy machine-gun nest, he 
took an automatic rifle from a dead gunner near 
him and, firing as he advanced, charged through the 
wire. He fell twice, but reached the enemy position 
after his ammunition was exhausted, swinging hia 
rifle above his head as a club upon the enemy defen- 
ders. When the platoon reached the enemy nest 
Pvt. Depue was found lying mortally wounded 
among four enemy dead. Next of kin, James Depue, 
father, Whitehall, Mich. 

DE ROGATIS, ALBERT .... Private 
Company M, 309th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
16, 1918. When his company was held up by heavy 
machine-gun fire, Pvt. De Rogatis voluntarily 
worked his way behind an enemy machine-gun posi- 
tion, killed a Gerrnan soldier, and captured seven 
others, together with two machine-guns. Next of 
kin, Generso De Rogatis, father. Province Avellino, 
Teore, Italy. 



DE ROSELI, PETER L Private 

Company F, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 4, 
1918. Accompanying a patrol on a reconnaissance, 
Pvt. Roseli penetrated enemy positions, the exploit 
being accompUshed under heavy fire. Although 
wounded, he returned with valuable information 
regarding the positions of enemy machine-gun nesta 
and sniper posts. Home address, Rex De Roseli, 
father, 6849 Bolton Road, Hollywood, Calif. 

DERRICKSON, PAUL W. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 28th Infantry. In the advance 'on 
Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918, he courageously 
went forward with his platoon and reached the posi- 
tion he had been directed to take. Fearlessly walk- 
ing up and down his line, he cheered and directed 
the work of his men until he was killed. Next of 
kin, Mary G. M. Dickinson, mother, 72 Baldwin 
Place, Norfolk, Va. 

DERRY, JOHN W. , . Private (First Class) 
Company D, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Nestles, France, July 15, 
1918. He requested permission to leave the trench- 
es and to assist the wounded. Under heavy artil- 
lery bombardment of the enemy, he aided many 
wounded comrades to a dressing station, returning 
with litters for the more seriously wounded. Home 
address, Eldridge N. Derry, father, Petersburg, 111. 

DE RUM, HOWARD D Corporal 

Deceased. Company C, 102d Field Signal Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Corpl. De 
Rum accompanied the first attacking wave, string- 
ing telephone lines under terrific enemy fire, even 
after being advised by the signal officer to seek 
shelter, courageously maintained communication 
until he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Helen I. De 
Rum, wife, 81 Hoyt Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 

DESAUSSURE, E. C. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sommerance, France, 
October 14, 1918. Lieutenant Desaussure was 
painfully wounded by shrapnel while in command 
of his company. Continuing to direct its operations 
while he was having his wound attended at the 
dressing station, he insisted upon returning to his 
command immediately thereafter, and, in at- 
tempting to do so, was killed by a bursting shell. 
His conspicuous devotion to duty and self-sacri- 
ficing spirit furnished an inspiration to his men, 
which contributed materially to the ultimate suc- 
cess of the attack. Next of kin, Mrs. George R. 
Desaussure, 1104 Oak Street, Jacksonville, Fla. 

DESKINS, FRANK Corporal 

Company D, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Remonville, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Corpl. Deskins took command of the 
four leading combat groups, after four other leaders 
had been disabled, directing them with such skill 
and coolness that many machine guns were taken 
from the enemy. Four hours before the day's ob- 
jective had been reached his shoulder was pierced 
by a machine-gun bullet, but he told no one of the 
wound until his line had been organized along the 
objective. Home address, Mrs. Kate Hall, mother, 
Myrtle, W. Va. 

DE SMIDT, JOHN Corporal 

Company G, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. 
With the assistance of an Australian soldier, Corpl. 
De Smidt crept up on the position of an enemy ma- 
chine-gun, captured the gun and forced its crew to 
carry it back to our lines. Home address, Thomas 
De Smidt, 3409 Belmont Avenue, Chicago, 111. 



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DESRECHERS, RODOLPHE . . . 

. . Private (First Class) 

Deceased! Company C, 2d Machine Gun Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Exermont, France, October 9, 1918. Pvt. Desrech- 
ers, a company runner, displayed exceptional brav- 
ery in carrying messages through heavy shell and 
machine-gun fire until killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Cleophe Desrechers, 77 Tripp Street, Fall River, 
Mass. 

DESSEZ, PAUL T Surgeon 

Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment, U.S.M.C. 
At Chateau-Thierry, June 6, 1918, he organized the 
service of caring for and evacuating the wounded in 
a most systematic and admirable manner, constant- 
ly exposing himself to the enemy, displaying extra- 
ordinary heroism, coolness and energy. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Lily M. Dessez, wife, 2029 Connecticut 
Avenue, Washington, D. C. 

DETROW, WALTER private 

Company B, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sergy, France, August 1, 
1918. After all the officers and noncommissioned 
ofiBcers of his platoon had been lost, Pvt. Detrow 
assumed command of the platoon, successfully 
leading it from its critical situation to the objective 
through a terrific machine-gun and shell fire. He 
perfornied this gallant act without any previous in- 
structions or orders and acted entirely upon his own 
initiative. Home address, Mrs. J. H. Detrow, 
mother, Washingtonville, Ohio. 

DETTRE, REXFORD H Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 6th Field Artillery. At 
VUlers Tournelle, Cantigny Sector, France, on May 
1, 1918, he displayed distinguished bravery in twice 
leaving his shelter during a heavy bombardment 
and going to the assistance of wounded men lying 
exposed in the open. Home address, D. W. Dettre, 
father, Brandentown, Fla. 

DEVANE, DUNCAN J Sergeant 

Company C, 115th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, Bel- 
gium, August 23, 1918. Upon learning that several 
members of his platoon had been wounded by enemy 
shell fire, Sergt. DeVane immediately left his dug- 
out and went to their assistance. After carrying one 
man to shelter and being knocked down by a burst- 
ing shell in so doing, he returned to the shelled area 
and helped carry the rest of the wounded men to the 
dressing station 500 yards away, across a field which 
was being heavily bombarded with gas and high ex- 
plosive shells. Home address, Dr. James D. DeVane, 
father. East Arcadia, N. C. 

DEVEREAUX, HAROLD J. . . . Private 
Company M, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. 
When his company had crossed the River Ourcq and 
captured the Bois Pelger, the corporal of his squad, 
fighting beside him, was wounded by machine-gun 
fire. The enemy continued to fire on the wounded 
man, and Pvt. Devereaux, single-handed, with the 
fire of his rifle, attacked the machine gun and suc- 
ceeded in putting it out of action. Home address, 
J. H. Devereaux, father, R. F. D. No. 1, Garland, 
Mich. 

DEVLIN, BERT J. . . Private (First Class) 
Company F, 5th Marines. For extraordinary 
geroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, Octo- 
ber 5, 1918. Pvt. Devlin demonstrated the highest 
degree of courage by offering his services in bringing 
the wounded to a place of safety from a region which 
was under constant shell and machine-gun fire. 
Home address, William J. Devlin, father, 518 Sum- 
mer Street, Lynn, Mass. 



DE VOS, PETER A. . . Private (First Class) 
Company C, 60th United States Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
October 14, 1918. Accompanied by one other sol- 
dier, Pvt. DeVos flanked two machine-gun nests, 
killed seven of the enemy, and captured four ma- 
chine-guns, thereby making it possible for two com- 
panies of his battalion to enter the woods and con- 
tinue the advance. Next of kin, John DeVos, broth- 
er, 1511 East 55th Street, Chicago, 111. 

DEWALT, CLYDE H Sergeant 

Company K, 356th Infantry For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Pouilly, France, November 
10-11, 1918. Sergt. Dewalt volunteered and led a 
patrol against enemy machine guns which were 
flanking his company. He captured two of the 
guns, and returned with five prisoners, making pos- 
sible the continuance of his company's advance. 
Home address, Solomon Dewalt, father, Danville 
Pa. 

DEWITZ, HELMUTH Private 

Company D, 127th Infantry. For heroism in 
action at Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 
31, 1918. Pvt. Dewitz assisted in attacking a strong 
enemy machine-gun nest and capturing 32 prisoners. 
Later, with another soldier, Pvt. Dewitz established 
a machine-gun position under heavy fire from both 
artillery and machine guns, using a captured Ger- 
man gun to deUver fire upon enemy position. Home 
address, Mrs. Fred D. Dewitz, mother, 1255 
Broadway, Salem, Oregon. 

DE WOILLEMONT. LE PELLETIER 

Lieutenant 

French Liaison OflScer, Second Division. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 9, 1918. Lieut, de Woillemont, 
with Col. James C. Rhea, United States Army, vol- 
untarily undertook an important reconnaissance 
under hazardous circumstances during the Masif 
Blanc Mont operations, at a time when accurate in- 
formation concerning our advanced positions was 
greatly needed and could not be obtained from 
other sources. In an automobile, whose conspicu- 
ous appearance drew the concentrated fire of artil- 
lery and machine-guns, they proceeded one mile 
across open ground to the town of St.^Etienne, where 
our troops were in contact with the enemy. Under 
fire these two officers reconnoitered the front lines, 
locating the position of the enemy, as well as that of 
the French units on the flank, and returned across 
the open with complete, reliable, and timely infor- 
mation of the highest rnilitary value in subsequent 
operations. Home address. Chateau Des Armuser- 
ies, Rochecerbon Tudre et Loire, France. 

DEXTER, ALLAN L. . . First Lieutenant 
104th Infantry. While acting as battalion scout 
officer during the action of April 12 and 13, 1918, he 
displayed conspicuous courage and devotion to duty 
by exposing himself constantly under heavy shell 
fire to secure information, continuing his work for 24 
hours after being wounded and until he collapsed at 
dressing station, where he had been sent for treat- 
ment. Home address, W. D. Dexter, father, 50 
Congress Street, Boston, Mass. 

DIAL, WALTER V Lieutenant - 

Deceased. 2d Machine Gun Battalion. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Fleville, France, 
October 5, 1918. Lieut. Dial displayed exceptional 
courage in leading his platoon in attacking and 
and breaking up German machine-gun nests under 
heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Although he 
was wounded, Lieut. Dial refused to be evacuated 
and continued to advance until he was killed. Next 
of kin, A. G. Dial, father, 1676 Third Avenue, Hunt- 
ington, W. Va. 



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DI CARLO, SALVATORE . Private (First Class) 
4th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 18,1918. 
Single-handed, Fvt. di Carlo attacked and cap- 
tured three enemy machine guns and eight prison- 
ers. Later he rendered first aid to wounded com- 
rades and assisted them from the field under in- 
tense machine-gun and artillery fire. Home ad- 
dress, Signor Antonio di Carlo, Via Sargentte, No. 
53, Palmero Parco, Italy. 



DICKSON, HARRISON A. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. ISlst Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, Aug- 
ust 9, 1918. When his company was held up by 
heavy machine-gun fire, he ordered his men to lie 
down and went out alone, facing intense fire, in an 
effort to capture the hostile nest. Shortly after 
starting forward, he was shot through the heart. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Charles E. Dickson, mother, 403 
South Seventh Street, Springfield, 111. 



DICK, HENRY J. . . • Second Lieutenant 

131st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Chipilly Ridge, France, August 9, 1918. 
Although wounded, he rushed a machine-gun nest 
that was causing heavy casualties, and bayoneted 
one of the crew, shot two, and captured five of the 
enemy. Seeing some of the enemy enter a dugout, 
he followed, capturing twelve more Germans and 
three machine guns. His bravery was an inspiration 
to his men. Home address, Mrs. Mary J. Dick, 
mother, Burrton, Harvey County, Kansas City, Kas. 

DICKENS, BENJAMIN .... Sergeant 
Company E, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the forest of Argonne, France, 
October 4, 1918. Although he was severely 
wounded early in the attack, Sergt. Dickens re- 
fused to be evacuated, and, when all of the officers 
had become casualties, he took command of the 
company and led it to the objective. Shortly after- 
wards the enemy made a strong attack against the 
position, but, although he was scarcely able to walk, 
he so successfully led his company that the superior 
number of the enemy was forced to withdraw. Home 
address, Mrs. Rebecca McCoy, sister. Broad Ripple, 
Ind. 

DICKERSON, WILLIAM A. . . . Private 
Company G, 26th Infantry. With two other 
soldiers he rushed a machine-gun position near 
Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, killed the crew and 
captured the gun in order to make the advance of his 
platoon possible. Home address, Benjamin S. Dick- 
erson, father, Front Street, Pelzer, S. C. 

DICKEY, LESLIE J. . . . First Sergeant 
Company F, 322d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grimaucourt, France, No- 
vember 10, 1918. After his company had been re- 
lieved, Sergt. Dickey voluntarily returned to the 
position which they formerly occupied and carried a 
wounded comrade to safety through fierce artillery 
fire. Home address, C. E. Dickey, brother, 238 
Portland Avenue, Vincennes, Ind. 

DICKINSON. DWIGHT, Jr. . Assistant Surgeon 
United States Navy, attached to 2d Battalion, 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
4, 1918. Under terrific shell and machine-gun fire, 
Asst. Surg. Dickinson attended the wounded with 
with utter disregard for his own safety. When a 
shell struck the dressing station which he had estab- 
lished in an advanced zone, he rushed to the assist- 
ance of the wounded, and, through his devotion to 
duty, many lives were saved. Home address. Med- 
ical Director Dwight Dickinson, father, U. S. N., 
1806 R Street, Washington, D. C. 

DICKOP, RAY C. . . . First Lieutenant 

Deceased. 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the attack on Fismes, France, 
August 4, 1918. On reaching Chezelles Farm, he 
was shot in the head, body and legs. Although thus 
fatally wounded, when orders came for another 
assault, he gave the command "Charge" to his 
company and led the assault until he fell dead. Next 
of kin. Miss Lizzie Schiller, aunt. West Bend, Wis. 



DIEKEMA, WILLIS A. . . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service, 91st Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the region of Metz, 
France, September 15, 1918. While on a photo- 
graphic mission Lieut. Diekema's formation was at- 
tacked by a superior number of enemy aircraft. In 
the course of the combat Lieut. Diekema's compan- 
ion planes were driven off. Disregarding the fact 
that his machine was without protection, he contin- 
ued on his mission until his observer, Lieut. Ham- 
mond, had completed the photographs. On the re- 
turn they fought their way through an enemy patrol 
and destroyed one of the machines. Home address, 
G. J. Diekema, 134 West Twelfth Street, Holland, 
Mich. 

DIENER, LOUIS Captain 

Medical Corps, Sanitary Detachment, 112th Ma- 
chine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the Ravine de la Veux Michieux, France, 
October 26-27, 1918. Upon being notified that an 
enemy shell had struck a dugout occupied by the 
brigade radio detachment, Capt. Diener ran to the 
aid of the buried men and worked tirelessly to res- 
cue them. Despite the fact that numerous gas and 
high explosive shells were f.alUng in the vicinity, he 
continued his efforts until he was certain that the 
three men remaining in the ruined dugout were dead. 
Home address, Mrs. Samuel Diener, mother, Cul- 
peper, Va. 

DIETER, ARTHUR Private 

Company A, 103d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at St. Agnan, France, July 16, 
1918. On four different occasions during the night 
of July 16 he volunteered and under heavy shell and 
machine-gun fire successfully rescued wounded 
comrades. Home address, J. A. Dieter, father, 338 
Prospect Street, Dunmore, Pa. 

DIETZ, ALBERT Sergeant 

Company I, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Fays, France, Octo- 
ber 6, 1918. When one of Sergt. Dietz's men was 
wounded and his clothing and bandolier of ammuni- 
tion caught fire, he cried for help, and Sergt. Dietz 
left a place of safety and, regardless of his personal 
safety, went through intense machine-gun fire and 
rescued him. Home address, Mrs. Bertha Dietz, 
wife, 530 South Second Street, Vincennes, Ind. 

DIETZ, EDWARD W. A. . Private (First Class) 
314th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bantheville, France, November 6-7, 
1918. Pvt. Dietz accompanied an officer on a 
reconnaissance of the bridge at Pouilly, and the 
road from Pouilly to Inor. Successfully reaching 
the river, he crossed, an act which had not been 
done by any troops previously. Recrossing under 
heavy enemy fire, he made his way to Pouilly, col- 
lecting on his way most valuable information and 
data for engineer work. Just as they approached 
their destination he was wounded, the officer with 
him being killed. When darkness set in, he returned 
and supplied most valuable information regarding 
the reconnaissance. Home address, William H. 
Dietz, father, 34 Jay Street, Newark, N. J. 

DIGGINS, JOHN P Sergeant 

Company D, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 



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heroism in action at MarcheviUe, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 1918. Sergt. Digging, with Pvt. I von Grin- 
die, climbed out of a trench in the face of severe 
shrapnel and machine-gun fire, proceeded 150 yards 
across an open space to the aid of a wounded officer, 
and dressed his wounds. Home address, Mrs. 
Thomas Diggins, 17 Kinsley Street, Nashua, N. H. 

DIGGS, BENJAMIN W. . Private (First Class) 
Company M, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montbrehain, France, Octo- 
ber 7, 1918. Pvt. Diggs volunteered and success- 
fully carried a message through heavy shell and ma- 
chine gun fire in plain view of the enemy, after one 
runner had been killed and two others wounded in 
attempting to accomplish this mission. Though he 
was gassed in performing this feat, Pvt. Diggs re- 
fused to seek first aid until he was wounded later in 
the afternoon. Home address, Mrs. Rena E. Diggs, 
mother, Oliver Springs, Tenn. 

DIGGS. JUNIUS Private 

Company G, 371st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, September 
30, 1918. After hia company had been forced to 
withdraw from an advanced position under severe 
machine-gun and artillery fire, this soldier went for- 
ward and rescued wounded soldiers, working per- 
sistently until all of them had been carried to shel- 
ter. Home address, Henry Diggs, father, Liles- 
vUle, N. C. 

DIGIACONO, PASQUALE .... Private 
Company F, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Baccarat, France, August 
15, 1918. He was one of four men who successfully 
held a small advanced post against a raid of 80 of 
the enemy. Two of the defenders were killed, but 
the staunch work of the others drove off the raiders. 
He engaged in a hand-to-hand encounter with the 
assailants, with hand grenades and his rifle. Home 
address, Misa Telemasia Digiacono, sister, 10803 
Berusle Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

DILBECK, ANDREW W Private 

Deceased. Company I, 356th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near PouiUy, France, 
November 10-11, 1918. Pvt. Dilbeck, accompanied 
Lieut. Murphy and three other aoldiera in a flank 
attack on three heavy machine guns. Fired on 
directly at 30 yards, they charged the guns, and in 
the hand-to-hand fight which followed this soldier 
and two of his comrades were killed. Next of kin, 
William Dilbeck, father, Crossville, Ala. 

DILE, PERCY L Private 

Company C, 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the St. Mihiel 
offensive, France, September 13, 1918. After being 
severely wounded, Pvt. Dile refused to be evacuated 
but made several trips through intense machine-gun 
and shell fire, bringing up ammunition to his squad. 
After the gunner was killed, he took his place and 
fired the gun until completely exhausted. Home 
address, Raschio Dile, father, 1722 South Fifteenth 
Street, Lawrenceville, 111. 

DILL. LESLIE C Private 

Company B, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Sergy, France, August 1, 1918. 
After being wounded twice while he was carrying a 
message, Pvt. Dill bandaged his wounds under fire 
and delivered his message. Home address, Louis B. 
Dill, father, 508 WilUam Street, Towanda, Pa. 

DILLARD, MARQUIS L Sergeant 

Company A, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Barricourt, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. While leading a patrol in advance of 
our lines, he was subjected to intense machine gun 
and minenwerfer fire. With marked courage, he 



successfully led his men in a charge, first upon the 
machine gun, and then upon the minenwerfer, cap- 
turing both gun and the crews. Home address, 
Mrs. Allie Dillard, mother, Laddonia, Mo. 

DILLENBECK. WILLARD . . . Private 
Company A, 26th Infantry. He repeatedly car- 
ried messages from his company to platoon com- 
manders near Soissons, France, July 21, 1918, in 
dayUght across open ground in full view of the 
enemy and under heavy bombardment. Home ad- 
dress. George Dillenbeck, 110 South Second Street. 
Delavan, Wis. 

DILLIARD, JOHN A Private 

Company B, 306th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Marcq, France, 
October 14, 1918. In the performance of his duties 
as runner, Pvt. Dilliard was obliged to travel over a 
road which was under constant and heavy shell fire, 
but he succeeded in deUvering a message to his com- 
manding officer, which enabled the latter to so place 
his guns that a direct fire was made on the enemy. 
Next of kin, Maud E. Dilliard, sister, 476 Clinton 
Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

DILLINGHAM, CHARLES K. . . . 

Second Lieutenant 

318th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Nantillois, France, October 6, 1918. 
Lieut. Dillingham, on duty as battaUon intelligence 
officer, twice volunteered and led a patrol through 
woods known to be occupied by hostile machine 
guns. Working hia way through artillery and ma- 
chine-gun fire, he aucceeded in aacertaining the po- 
sition of units on the right and left of his own. 
Throughout the action around Nantillois and the 
Bois des Ogons, this officer was a constant inspira- 
tion to his men by his devotion to duty and disre- 
gard of personal safety. Home address, Mrs. Mar- 
garet P. Dillingham, 330 West Duval Street, Ger- 
mantown. Pa. 

DILLON, JOHN E Private 

Company B, 6th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Beaumont, France, November _ 10. 1918. Pvt. 
Dillon was painfully wounded in the foot by a 
bursting shell which killed or wounded all the mem- 
bers of his gun crew, but as soon as he had obtained 
first-aid treatment, he immediately returned to hia 
comrades and worked all night under heavy shell 
fire, carrying wounded to the dressing station. Home 
address, James B. Dillon, father, Middletown, Mo. 

DILLON. HARRY . . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 26th Infantry. By cool and daring 
leadership near Soissons, France, July 18-22, 1918, 
he carried hia platoon forward in four attacks and 
took all objectives asaigned to him. Home ad- 
dress, Jamea Dillon, father, Mondovi, Wia. 

DILLON, JOHN T Sergeant 

Company C, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 22, 
1918. After being wounded he refused to go to the 
rear, but volunteered to act as a runner and repeat- 
edly carried messages through the enemy barrage. 
Later the same day he voluntarily joined his pla- 
toon and fought with it in a successful attack 
against the enemy's line. Home address, Patrick 
M. Dillon, brother, 56 Bright Street, New Haven, 
Conn. 

DILLON, RAYMOND P. . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, 24th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezieres, France, November 
3, 1918. Lieut. Dillon exhibited courage in the 
course of a long and dangerous photographic and 
visual reconnaissance in the region of Mezieres with 
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formation was broken by the attack of ten enemy 
pursuit planes; five enemy planes attacked Lieut. 
Dillon and his observer, who succeeded in shooting 
down two of these out of control. They then had a 
clear passage to their own lines, but turned back 
into Germany to assist a friendly plane with several 
hostile aircraft attacking it. They succeeded in 
shooting down one more of the enemy. Home ad- 
dress, Claude A. Dillon, brother, 5839 Prairie Ave- 
nue, Chicago, 111. 

DILWORTH JAMES Private 

Deceased. Company A, 39th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon 
Hill, France, September 26, 1918. After his squad 
leader had become a casualty, he assumed command 
and led his men against machine-gun nests, mater- 
ially assisting in the capture of two guns and pris- 
oners. He was killed in the performance of duty. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Dilworth, wife, 109 Hill Street, 
South Manchester, Conn. 

DION, ARTHUR J First Sergeant 

Company F, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 14, 
1918. During the advance of his battalion, and at a 
time when the concentrated fire of the enemy had 
caused numerous casualties in our ranks, Sergt. 
Dion not only reorganized his own platoon but as- 
sisted in re-forming others after the leaders had 
been lost. He was selected as patrol leader to gain 
contact with the enemy, and although painfully 
wounded and nearly exhausted from loss of blood 
he continued on. After having his wound dressed 
he insisted on returning to complete his mission. 
Home address, Mrs. A. J. Dion, wife, P. O. Box 27, 
Careyville, Mass. 

DION, EDWARD L Private 

Company C, 102d Infantry. He displayed extra- 
ordinary heroism in defending his post during the 
Seicheprey engagement on the morning of April 20, 
1918. Although completely surrounded by the 
enemy on several occasions, he fought them off with 
grenades and rifle fire, finally succeeding in driving 
them away, after which he carried a wounded com- 
rade through a rain of shrapnel to a first-aid station 
and returned to his post. Home address, Mrs. J. P. 
Dion, mother, 19 Francis Avenue, Hartford, Conn. 

DIOT, LUCIEN Aspirant 

Pilot. 218th EscadriUe, French Army. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the region of St. 
Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. Aspirant 
Diot, while flying at an extremely low altitude, had 
his wireless set destroyed by enemy fire. Rather 
than return to his field, and in spite of being eight 
kilometers beyond the lines, he descended to less 
than one hundred meters altitude and attacked an 
enemy convoy, routing it in confusion. This act 
was accomplished in spite of being under terrific 
machine-gun fire and heavy anti-aircraft artillery 
fire from the ground, his plane being shattered 
with bullets. 

DIPASQUALE, AMERICO .... Private 
Deceased. Company G, 315th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, November 11, 1918. Pvt. Dipasquale vol- 
unteered his services as a connecting file, and during 
the course of operations was obliged to cross and re- 
cross fields swept by shell and machine-gun fire. 
His efforts were instrumental in keeping contact 
with the unit of his left. While he was thus en- 
gaged, Pvt. Dipasquale was killed. Next of kin, 
Signiora Felician Dipasquale, father, Introdacqua, 
Province of Daquila, Italy. 

DISALVO, CHARLES Private 

Deceased. Company B, 354th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Remonville, 



France, November 1, 1918. When the combat 
group, of which he was a member, was held up by 
enemy machine-guns, he charged forward alone, 
and, attacking the nest, killed one gunner and 
forced the rest to surrender. His heroic act enabled 
the advance to be resumed, though Pvt. Disalvo 
had himself been mortally wounded. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Rose Disalvo, wife, 3305 Arhngton Avenue, 
St. Louis, Mo. 

DIXON. BEN F Captain 

Deceased. 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, France, Sep- 
tember 29, 1918. Capt. Dixon was severely wound- 
ed during the early part of the operations against 
the Hindenburg line; his company having only one 
officer, he remained on duty. Shortly afterwards he 
received a second wound, and again refused to leave 
his men. When he saw that the front waves of his 
company were getting into barrage he at once went 
forward to stop them, and while doing so he was 
killed. Next of kin, Mrs. B. F. Dixon, Gastonia, 
N. C. 

DIXON, ROY T Corporal 

Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Octo- 
ber 14, 1918. After five runners had been killed or 
wounded in attempting to reach the battalions on 
the flanks of his own, Corpl. Dixon volunteered to 
lead a patrol to establish liaison with them. In so 
doing, he encountered an enemy machine gun, 
which he boldly attacked and silenced, successfully 
accomplishing his mission. Home address, Edward 
Dixon, father, 1737 North Kediz Avenue, Chicago, 
111. 

DOBBS, LAIN Sergeant 

Company B, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 4, 
1918. While attacking woods protected by machine 
guns, Sergt. Dobbs, in command of a small patrol, 
was surrounded by about 50 of the enemy. Under 
his direction the party succeeded in killing or 
wounding many of the enemy, causing the remain- 
der to withdraw. Although affected by gas, he con- 
tinued to fight on, until seriously wounded by shell 
fire. Home address, Mrs. EUzabeth Dobbs, mother, 
Mitchellville, Tenn. 

DOBSON, WOODRUFF W. . First Lieutenant 
308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Le Moulin de L'Homme Mort, France, 
September 29, 1918. Lieut. Dobson volunteered 
and reconnoitered in front of the first line battalion 
to secure information regarding enemy machine- 
guns and rninenwerfers which had checked the ad- 
vance of his organization. He was wounded by a 
sniper's bullet as he crawled back from this recon- 
naissance, but refused to submit to first-aid, until he 
made his report to the battalion commander and in- 
formed his men of the enemy's position. Home ad- 
dress, Frank Dobson, father, 606 West 146th Street, 
New York City. 

DOCX, FRANCIS J Corporal 

Deceased. 55th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that ex- 
traordinary heroism which will serve as an example 
to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Joseph 
Docx, father, 289 East Eighth Street, South Bos- 
ton, Mass. 

DODD, BRENDON J Major 

132d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Consenvoye, France, October 8, 1918. 
While the attacking first wave was halted by ma- 
chine-gun fire, Maj. Dodd crossed the line and, get- 
ting in front of it, located the direction from which 
the fire was coming. He then directed a flanking 
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that the attack was renewed. His great bravery re- 
sulted in a highly successful attack, during which 
many of the enemy were killed and captured and a 
large number of our men recovered, who were taken 
prisoners earlier in the day. Home address. Miss 
Margaret E. Dodd, sister, 5334 Calumet Avenue, 
Chicago, 111. 

DODDER, ALEXANDER .... Sergeant 
Company H, 53d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landersbach, Alsace, Octo- 
ber 4, 1918. He was in a detachment of 50 soldiers 
who were attacked by a raiding party of the enemy 
composed of 300 storm troops. Though severely 
wounded by shell fire and grenades during the com- 
bat, this courageous soldier continued to operate his 
automatic rifle until the enemy retreated. The fire 
of the rifle which he was manning alone dispersed 
the main body of the enemy and prevented them 
from capturing prisoners and gaining valuable in- 
formation. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Sowles, 
aunt, Walworth, Wis. 

DODGE, CHARLES M. . Second Lieutenant 
Medical Department, 104th Infantry. He dis- 
played conspicuous gallantry during the action 
of April 10, 1918, in running through a heav- 
ily shelled area to rescue an officer who had fallen 
mortally wounded, and at great personal risk carry- 
ing him to the dressing station. Next of kin, August 
W. Dodge, father, 53 Buckingham Street, Spring- 
field, Mass. 

DODGE, ROWLAND S. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
24-25, 1918. Learning of the proposed advance in 
which his company was to participate, and, al- 
though sick in a hospital, Lieut. Dodge secured his 
release and joined his command. He was at all 
times in advance of his front line, reconnoitering 
the ground, thereby facilitating the advance. Lead- 
ing a counterattack, he was killed by rifle fire. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Walton T. Rankine, sister, 1182 Min- 
eral Springs Avenue, Pawtucket, R. I. 

DODWELL, THOMAS B. . Second Lieutenant 
Observer, Royal Air Forces, British Army. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bruges, Bel- 
gium, August 13, 1918. This officer and his pilot 
led two other machines on a long photographic mis- 
sion over the area north of Bruges. Over Thourout 
they were attacked by six enemy planes. While 
heavily engaged, Lieut. Dodwell and his pilot saw 
one of their machines in difficulty and trying to 
make our lines with an enemy plane close at its tail. 
Regardless of their own danger from the remaining 
planes, they dived to the assistance of the crippled 
plane. Taking advantage of their preoccupation, 
several enemy planes attacked from the rear; but, in 
spite of this rear attack, they drove off the enemy 
plane and allowed the damaged plane to land within 
our lines. Half of the tail plane was shot away, but 
Lieut. Dodwell climbed along the wing and lay 
down along the cowling in front of the pilot, enab- 
ling the pilot to regain partial control of his machine. 
When Hearing the ground, he crawled back into the 
cockpit to allow the nose to rise, and the pilot made 
a safe landing. The presence of mind and cool cour- 
age of this officer saved the machine from crashing 
to the ground. Home address, Henry Dodwell, 
father. The Day House, WeUington, Shropshire, 
England. 

DOGESTINO, ANTHONY . . . Private 
Infantry. He voluntarily went out alone through 
strange territory under heavy bombardment near 
St. Agnan, France, July 15, 1918, obtained impor- 
tant information and his own initiative rescued two 
wounded French soldiers exposed to enemy fire. 
Home address, Dominick Dogestino, brother, Gra- 
via, North Italy. 



DOGRESS, CHRISTIAN .... Private 
Company A, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
tober 4, 1918. Though he had been wounded three 
times by machine-gun fire, Pvt. Dogress refused to 
go to the rear and remained in the advance of his 
company until the final position was reached and 
consolidated. Home address, John Dogress, bro- 
ther, 10 East Washington Street, New Castle, Pa. 

DOHERTY, JOHN .... First Sergeant 
Company B, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Les Franquettes Farm, 
France, July 23, 1918. After his company had 
withdrawn, Sergt. Doherty remained for five hours 
in an open field, swept by machine-gun fire, with 
his company commander, who was seriously wound- 
ed ; carrying him to a dressing station after darkness 
had set in. Home address. Miss Alice Doherty, 
sister, Farmingdale, Long Island, N. Y. 

DOLAN, CHARLES L Private 

Company D, 55th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Jaulny, France, November 
8, 1918. After repeated efforts had failed he carried 
a message from his platoon to his company comman- 
der, through an intense artillery and machine-gun 
barrage. He then guided a detail of stretcher-bear- 
ers back through the barrage to his platoon and 
assisted in the evacuation of the wounded. Home 
address, James H. Dolan, father, R. F. D. No. 1, 
Zion City, HI. 

DOLAN, JAMES Corporal 

Company G, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Charlevaux, France, October 
3-7, 1918. Corpl. Dolan was very severely wounded 
while in charge of his automatic rifle section, which 
was a unit of a surrounded battalion. After receiv- 
ing first aid he resumed his post and remained in 
command of his section until the battalion was re- 
lieved. Home address, Mary K. Dolan, sister, 107 
Maple Street, Naugatuck, Conn. 

DOLCE, LOUIS C Corporal 

Company C, Second Field Battalion, Signal 
Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Exermont, France, October 8, 1918. Corpl. Dolce 
volunteered and laid a telephone line to an advanced 
observation post under heavy artillery and machine- 
gun fire, working his way the entire distance of more 
than one kilometer through dense undergrowth and 
barbed-wire entanglements. Home address, Mrs. 
Francis Dolce, mother, 317 La Bell Avenue, Detroit, 
Mich. 

D'OLIVE, CHARLES R. . First Lieutenant 

Pilot, 93d Aero Squadron, Air Service. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Benoit, 
France, September 13, 1918. He, in conjunction 
with another American pUot, engaged and fought 
five enemy planes. Outnumbered and fighting 
against tremendous odds, he shot down three enemy 
planes and outfought the entire enemy formation. 
Home address, Mrs. E. Parson D'Olive, wife, 
4040 Ellis Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

DOLL, JOHN A. . . . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company E, 145th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Olsene, Belgium, 
October 31, 1918. While leading a squad forward, 
Pvt. Doll suddenly found himself in the midst of an 
enemy barrage, but he exposed himself to the severe 
fire, in trying to keep his men organized and continue 
with the advance. He was killed while thus en- 
gaged. Next of kin, Mrs. Lizzie Doll, mother, 224 
South Newberry Street, York, Pa. 

DOLLARD, WILLIAM B Private 

Deceased. Medical Detachment, 1st Engineers. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, 



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France, July 20, 1918. When he learned that a col- 
onel lay wounded in an exposed position in front of 
the lines, he asked and obtained permission of his 
company commander to go to the officer's assist- 
ance. While attempting to perform this courageous 
duty he was killed by machine-gun fire. Next of 
kin, Paul Murphy, friend, 511 Pleasant Street, New 
Bedford, Mass. 

DONAGHUE, ROBERT H. . . . Sergeant 
82d Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. North- 
west of Chateau-Thierry, France, in the Bois de 
Belleau, June 8, 1918, he led his platoon against 
violent fire to destroy a machine-gun position, killed 
or wounded eight Germans himself, and did not 
cease firing until overcome from loss of blood from 
his own injuries. Home address. Miss Martha 
Blair, sister, Wyona, Okla. 

DONAHOE, FRANK C Private 

Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 4, 
1918. While his company was in support on the at- 
tacking company, communication was temporarily 
lost in the darkness. After all the runners had be- 
come casualties, Pvt. Donahoe volunteered and 
succeeded in establishing liaison, pushing forward 
through the severe machine-gun and artillery fire 
despite the fact that he was painfully wounded soon 
after starting on his mission. Home address, Mrs. 
Frank Donahoe, wife, 357 Emily Street, Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

DONAHUE, JOE J. . . Private (First Class) 
Battery E, 323d Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Bois de Consenvoye, 
France, October 24, 1918. Venturing over a road 
where three other runners had failed, Pvt. Donahue 
carried a most important message over an area which 
was subjected to the fiercest kind of shelUng. He 
chose this route to expedite the delivery, even though 
it was possible to make the journey by a longer but 
less dangerous route. He completed his mission, 
despite two severe wounds he had received on the 
way. Home address, Mrs. Leslie Reardon, sister, 
R. F. D. No. 2, DevU Lake, N. Dak. 

DONAHUE, WILLIAM H. . Lieutenant Colonel 
151st Field Artillery. In the action near Pex- 
onne, France, on March 5, 1918, he entered the 
quarry of Battery C, 151st Field Artillery, when it 
was under accurately adjusted shell fire, for the 

Curpose of aiding the oflacers and men of that bat- 
attery when he might with propriety have stayed 
away. Home address, J. R. Murphy, friend, 428 
South Eighth Street, MinneapoUs, Klinn. 

DONALDSON, GLENN S. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. S. S. A. 606. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action northwest of Sommepy, near St. 
Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. Pvt. Donaldson 
showed conspicuous courage and devotion to duty 
in evacuating the wounded under the most trying 
conditions. He made repeated trips in plain view of 
enemy observers over roads under continuous shell 
fire. He was killed by a shell fragment while he 
was driving his ambulance over a heavilj'-shelled 
road. Next of kin, A. Donaldson, 714 Johnson 
Street, Winona. Minn. 

DONALDSON, MICHAEL .... Private 
Company I, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sommerance-Landres-et-St. 
Georges Road, France, October 14, 1918. Pvt. 
Donaldson rescued six severely-wounded men from 
a position extremely exposed to heavy shelling and 
machine-gun fire of the enemy, necessitating six 
trips to the crest of a hill to carry the wounded men 
back to a place of safety. Home address, Julia 
Donaldson, mother, Haverstraw, N. Y. 



DONALDSON, STUART S. . . . Private 
Ambulance Company Number 148, 112th San- 
itary Train. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Heurne, Belgium, November 4th, 1918. With 
two other soldiers. Private Donaldson volunteered 
to rescue two wounded men, who had been lying in 
an exposed position on the opposite bank of the 
Scheldt River for two days. Making two trips 
across the stream, in the face of heavy machine gun 
and shell fire and his companions succeeded in 
carrying both the wounded men to shelter. Home 
address, Robert S. Donaldson, father, 7 Ashland 
Place, Toledo, Ohio. 

DONNELLY, EDWARD . . First Sergeant 
Company G, 26th Infantry. As liaison sergeant 
he showed conspicuous bravery and good judgment 
at Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, when the loss of 
his captain threatened the success of the company's 
operations. He maintained communication and 
went forward on four attacks under heavy fire. 
Home address, Mrs. Annie Sulhvan, 145 Hospital 
Street, Providence, R. I. 

DONNELLY, JOHN HENRY . . . Sergeant 
Company A, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
France, October 15, 1918. When his company had 
been ordered to withdraw under intense machine- 
gun and artillery fire, he remained in the position 
until the other men had safely retired, when he saw 
to the removal of six wounded men. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Catherine Donnelly, Great Neck Sta- 
tion, Long Island, N. Y. 

DONNELLY. PATRICK C. . . . Wagoner 
Company B, 6th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Hamel, France, March 28, 
1918. Wagoner Donnelly placed himself in a most 
exposed position, under direct observation of the 
enemy, to cover the attempted rescue of a wounded 
comrade, maintaining his position until the party 
returned. Home address, Miss Mary Donnelly, 
sister, 2046 Rowan Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

DONOVAN, JAMES J Corporal 

Medical Detachment, 312th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, 
France, October 16-20, 1918. In the face of heavy 
shell and machine-gun fire, and continuous gas at- 
tacks, Corpl. Donovan established and maintained 
for four days a dressing station in a most advanced 
position. When an enemy attack seemed imminent, 
he refused to retire to safety, but remained at his 
post, being relieved, after his comrades had ad- 
vanced. Home address, Mrs. Nora Donovan, 
mother, 11 West Fifteenth Street, Bayonne, N. J. 

DONOVAN, WILLIAM J Colonel 

165th Infantry. He led his battalion across the 
River Ourcq and captured important enemy strong- 
holds near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 28-31, 
1918. He was in advance of the division for four 
days, all the while under shell and machine-gun fire 
from the enemy, who were on three sides of him, 
and he was repeatedly and persistently counter- 
attacked, being wounded twice. His coolness, 
courage, and efficient leadership rendered possible 
the maintenance of this position. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres and St. Georges, 
France, October 14-15, 1918, Colo. Donovan is 
awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, to be worn 
with Distinguished Service Cross. He personally 
led the assaulting wave in an attack upon a very 
strongly organized position, and, when our troops 
were suffering heavy casualties, encouraged all near 
him by his example, moving among his men in ex- 
posed positions, reorganizing decimated platoons 
and accompanying them forward in attacks. When 
he was wounded in the leg by a machine-gun bullet, 
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unit until it withdrew to a less exposed position. 
Home address, Mrs. Ruth Rumsey Donovan, wife, 
742 Delaware Avenue, BufiFalo, N. Y. 

DOOCY, ELMER T. . . Second Lieutenant 
Infantry. For repeated acts of extraordinary 
heroism in action near Suippes, northeast of Chal- 
ons-sur-Mame, France, July 14. 1918, and near 
Sergy, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 
28 and 30-31, 1918. After being severely wounded, 
with utter disregard of his own safety and comfort, 
he remained on duty with his platoon under heavy 
fire of gas and high-explosive shells. Again, on tiill 
212, near Sergy, he led his platoon and that of 
another wounded officer forward into a machine-gun 
nest, under heavy fire, capturing four prisoners and 
two machine-guns, and two days later, at night, 
near Sergy, at great risk of his own life, he bravely 
went out in front of a German smper and brought 
back into the line a wounded corporal of his pla- 
toon. Home address, Edward Doocy, Pittsfield, 111. 

DOODY, JOHN Corporal 

Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
July 19, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery in 
charging three machine guns with the aid of a small 
detachment of his comrades, killing the crews and 
capturing the guns, which were immediately turned 
on the Germans, thereby opening the line for the 
advance of his company, which had been held up by 
the enemy's fire. Home address not given. 

DOOGS, JOHN A Private 

Company C, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, Oc- 
tober 9, 1918. CrawUng forward under heavy 
machine-gun fire, Pvt. Doogs assisted in bringing a 
wounded comrade to safety. Home address, August 
V. Doogs, father, Branchville, Ind. 

DOOLEY, JOHN J Sergeant 

Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15- 
16, 1918. Throughout the engagement, Sergt. 
Dooley encouraged the men of his company by his 
gallant conduct. After the company was ordered 
to withdraw, Sergt. Dooley voluntarily returned to 
the position his company had held and, throughout 
the night of July 15-16, assisted in evacuating the 
wounded. Home address, Mrs. Ellen Dooley, 
mother, 56 Woodlawn Street, Forest Hill, Mass. 

DOREMUS, HARRY B Captain 

Deceased. 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, October 27, 1918. 
Having been ordered to establish liaison between 
his company and the support unit on the right, 
Capt. Doremus led his detail to its objective under 
heavy machine-gun fire. The successful completion 
of his work saved a most serious situation, but in 
the performance of his duty he was killed. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Harry B. Doremus, wife, 114 State Street, 
Hackensack, N. J. 

DOREY, HALSTEAD Colonel 

4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion north of Montfaucon, France, October 15, 1918. 
When his men had become almost exhausted by 12 
days' continuous fighting against stubborn resist- 
ance and had suffered heavy casualties, Col. Dorey, 
himself suffering from a painful wound, went for- 
ward from his post of command through a heavy 
enemy barrage to the front line, where he reorgan- 
ized his forces and directed the attacking units for 
two days, until he was again severely wounded. His 
conspicuous bravery inspired his troops to the suc- 
cessful assault of a strongly fortified ravine and 
woods which were of vital importance and resulted 
in the capture of numerous prisoners and much ma- 
terial. Home address, Mrs. Halstead Dorey, wife. 
South Manchester, Conn. 



DOREY, LEO J Private 

Company F, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
September 12, 1918. Throughout a period of ex- 
treme shelling and unusually heavy machine-gun 
fire, Pvt. Dorey volunteered and carried messages 
repeatedly from his platoon to his company com- 
mander. He conveyed information which resulted 
in the capture of two officers and 22 men of the 
enemy. Home address, Peter W. Dorey, father, 32 
St. Louis Street, Burlington, Vt. 

DORGAN, JOHN JOSEPH .... Private 
Company C, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Beney, France, September 
23, 1918. Although wounded four times at the 
start of the engagement, Pvt. Dorgan continued 
with the advance of his platoon. Under heavy fire, 
his comrades began to waver, and Pvt. Dorgan im- 
mediately went to the assistance of the sergeant and 
aided greatly in keeping the men under control. 
Home address. Miss Mary Dorgan, sister, Ada,Okla. 

DORMOY, GEORGES . . Sous Lieutenant 
French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. 
Lieut, (then Marechal des Logis) Dormoy demon- 
sstrated marked courage in leading his platoon in an 
attack on a strong center of resistance. Running 
ahead of his men, he was the first to enter the enemy 
trench, where he captured more than 60 prisoners. 

DORSEY, JAMES W., Jr. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company B, 104th Field Signal Bat- 
taUon. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
Brabant-sur-Meuse, France, October 26, 1918. Upon 
learning that a number of soldiers had been buried 
in a dugout struck by an enemy shell, Pvt. Dorsey 
immediately of his own volition left shelter, organ- 
ized a rescuing party, and went to their aid, fear- 
lessly exposing himself to a heavy shell fire. To 
save others he gave his own life. Home address, 
James W. Dorsey, 320 D Street NE., Washington, 
D. C. 

DOTY, MERL Corporal 

Company K, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Beaurevoir, France, October 
6, 1918. Corpl. Doty volunteered and crossed an 
open space swept by fire from enemy machine-guns 
and snipers to rescue wounded comrades. Home 
address, M. D. Doty, father, route 1, Rockwell 
City, Iowa. 

DOUDNA, JOHN F. . , . First Lieutenant 
Medical Corps, 362d Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action. This officer was under con- 
stant shell fire with his battalion for 17 days, and 
though he had been painfully wounded by a ma- 
chine-gun bullet, he remained at his post, rendering 
first aid to the wounded night and day, performing 
the duties of two other medical officers who had 
been incapacita'ted in addition to his own. Lieut. 
Doudna's utter disregard for personal danger and 
complete devotion to duty made possible the rapid 
evacuation of the wounded, thus materially keep- 
ing up the morale of the combat troops and alleviat- 
ing the suffering of the wounded. Home address, 
Miss Jessie Doudna, Lake City, Mich. 

DOUGENECK. FRANCIS .... Corporal 
Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, 
France, September 26, 1918. When a patrol in 
charge of a wounded officer was entirely cut off by 
machine-gun and artillery fire, Corpl. Dougeneck 
displayed great bravery by voluntarily carrying a 
message over grounds swept by machine-guns and 
later leading a rescuing party to the position. Home 
address, Mrs. Katherine Dougeneck, mother, 158 
North Main Street, Bristol, Conn. 



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DOUGHERTY, NEIL F. . . First Lieutenant 
6th Regiment of Marines. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bayonville, France, Novem- 
ber 2, 1918. Displaying conspicuous leadership, 
Lieut. Dougherty led his platoon against an enemy 
battery while it was in action. Through his skillful 
maneuvering 42 prisoners, ten pieces of artillery 
and five machine-guns were captured. Home ad- 
dress, P. S. Dougherty, father, 2014 South Figuerora 
Street, Los Angeles, Cal. 

DOUGHERTY, RAYMOND M. . . . 

. Regimental Sergeant Major 
Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Bois D'Aigremont, 
France, July 15, 1918. Sergt. Maj. Dougherty 
constantly exposed himself to shell fire while re- 
ceiving messages from runners and in giving direc- 
tions to them. He also frequently removed his gas 
mask to make himself more clearly understood and 
encourage the runners by his example. Home ad- 
dress, William E. Sharp, uncle. Terminal Building, 
Lincoln, Neb. 

DOUGHTY, CHARLES A Private 

Company C, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near LaFontaine au Croncq 
Farm, France, November 4, 1918. As a stretcher 
bearer, Pvt. Doughty displayed exceptional cour- 
age in removing wounded men from a field swept by 
enemy machine-gun fire of such intensity that five 
men, other soldiers engaged in this work, were 
killed, and another wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary E. Doughty, mother, Broadwater, Va. 

DOUGLAS, JOHN E. . . First Lieutenant 

142d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. 
Lieut. Douglas was a member of a patrol consisting 
of himself, another officer, and three soldiers, which 
came under fire from an enemy machine-gun nest. 
Leading the patrol forward by short rushes to 
within a short distance of the enemy position, he 
had his companions take cover while he continued 
on alone in full view of the enemy, and by accurate 
fire from an automatic rifle at a range of 40 yards, 
silenced the nest, capturing 20 men and four ma- 
chine-guns. Home address, John R. Douglas, 
Bessemer, Ala. 

DOUGLAS, OTIS R Private 

Company C, 112th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Hearing cries of distress from a dis- 
abled tank, Pvt. Douglas assisted an officer by ad- 
vancing in the face of terrific machine-gun and shell 
fire to the spot. Notwithstanding the fact that the 
tank was subjected to point-blank fire of artillery, 
he succeeded in rescuing the badly-wounded tank 
commander and removing him to a place of safety. 
Home address, Mrs. Otis R. Douglas, wife, R. F. D. 
No. 1, Fayettesville, N. C. 

DOUGLAS, REED S Sergeant 

Company I, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Pultier, October 15, 
1918, and near the Meuse River, November 5, 
1918. On October 15, Sergeant Douglas led his 
platoon against a strong machine-gun nest in the 
open field east of the Bois de Pultier, capturing 
about 20 prisoners with very few casualties in his 
own platoon. On November 5, he led his platoon 
across the Meuse in the face of heavy machine-gun, 
rifle and artillery fire and successfully cleared the 
heights east of the river of strong enemy machine- 
gun positions. Home address, Samuel Douglas, 
brother, 1445 Page Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

DOUGLASS, JOSEPH U Corporal 

Company K, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 



ber 29, 1918. He, with three other soldiers, went 
out into an open field under heavy shell and machine 
gun fire and succeeded in carrying back to our lines 
four seriously wounded men. Home address, Mrs. 
W. A. Douglass, mother, 46 Irving Street, Ridge- 
wood, N. J. 

DOUGLASS, KINGMAN . . . Captain 

Air Service, Pilot, 91st Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Longuyon, Oc- 
tober 31, 1918. While on a photographic mission 
Capt. Douglass encountered a superior number of 
enemy pursuit planes. Notwithstanding the odds 
against him, he turned and dived on the hostile 
formation, destroying one plane and damaging 
another. He then continued on his mission and 
returned photographs of great military value. Home 
address, W. A. Douglass, 317 North Kenilworth 
Avenue, Oak Park, 111. 

DOUGLASS, JAMES M. . . First Lieutenant 
320th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, Octo- 
ber 14, 1918. When his platoon had become great- 
ly disorganized through many casualties, Lieut. 
Douglass, although wounded, reorganized it, and 
led it through hazardous machine-gun and artillery 
fire. He remained on duty for several days, during 
which time he suffered acutely from his wounds, 
until ordered to a dressing station. Home address, 
WilUam S. Douglass, father. North Highlands, 
Russellville, Ala. 

DOVELL, CHAUNCEY E. . First Lieutenant 
Medical Corps, 371st Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Bussy Farm, Ardeuil, 
Montfauxelle; and Trieres Farm, France, September 
28-30, 1918. Throughout three days of most in- 
tense action, Lieut. Dovell worked unceasingly in 
caring for the wounded, disregarding a severe 
wound which he himself received in the neck by 
shall fragment. He remained continuously on 
duty, giving an example of fortitude and courage to 
all about him. Home address, Mrs. C. E. Dovell, 
wife, Somersett, Orange County, Va. 

DOWD, MEREDITH L. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 147th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Dannevoux, France, 
October 26, 1918. Having been unable to overtake 
and join a patrol, Lieut. Dowd alone encountered 
four German planes, which he daringly attacked. He 
fought with most wonderful skill and bravery, div- 
ing into the formation and sending one of the enemy 
to earth. In the course of the combat his machine 
was disabled and crashed to the earth, killing him in 
the fall. Next of kin, Mrs. M. L. Dowd, wife. Rue 
Bleue, Paris, France. 

DOWNER, JOHN W. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
6th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Beaumont, France, March 11, 1918. 
While commanding a battalion of artillery in sup- 
port of an extensive raid, Col. Downer was severely 
gassed. Despite his sickness and suffering from 
pain, he remained at his post, which was subjected 
to several direct hits, and directed the fire of his 
battalion. He rendered invaluable aid to the ad- 
vancing infantry, holding his men at their posts 
during the intensity of the continual gas bombard- 
ment, lasting one entire night. Home address, Mrs. 
J. W. Downer, wife, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

DOWNEY, ERNEST L Sergeant 

Company G, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Bois de Montrebeau, 
France, September 28, 1918. After being severely 
wounded, Sergeant Downey, refused to go to the 
rear, but continued in the advance until the final 
objective was reached and his company relieved. 
Home address, Mrs. A. B. Downey, mother, latan, 
Mo. 



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DOWNHAM, LEXIE . . Private (First Class) 
Company M, 19th Infantry. On May 28-30, 
1918, at Cantigny, France, he captured, single- 
handed, by exercising unusual bravery, ten of the 
enemy. Home address, Mrs. Hattie Downham, 
Jonesboro, Ind. 

DOYLE, JOHN J Corporal 

Company C, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etierine^aux-Arnes, 
France, October 4, 1918. Corpl. Doyle, in charge of 
the runners, repeatedly carried important messages 
himself from company to battalion headquarters. 
He volunteered to deliver a message to an outpost 
through a hail of machine-gun bullets, and while 
performing this mission was wounded. Next of kin, 
Mary Doyle, mother, 72 Lynn Street, Peabody, 
Mass. 

DOZER, OTIS V Sergeant 

Company F, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Barricourt, France, 
November 2, 1918. Sergt. Dozer fearlessly exposed 
himself in the face of machine-gun fire for the pur- 
pose of setting an example to the men of his com- 
pany. He was wounded while advancing, but con- 
tinued until exhausted. His coolness and courage 
resulted in the capture of three machine-guns and 
their crews. Home address, Emma Dozer, mother, 
general delivery, Cedarvale, Kansas. 

DOZIER, CARMON . . Private (First Class) 
Company B, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Estrees, France, October 8, 
1918. After being severely wounded by shell fire, 
Pvt. Dozier crawled forward, killed two enemy ma- 
chine-gunners, and captured their gun, thereby 
clearing the way for the further advance of his com- 
pany. Home address, H. Dozier, father. York- 
ville, Tenn. 

DOZIER, JAMES C. . . First Lieutenant 

118th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Montbrfhain, France, October 8, 1918. 
After being wounded in the shoulder by a machine- 
gun bullet, Lieut. Dozier displayed marked devo- 
tion to duty by remaining in command of two pla- 
toons. When their advance was held up by heavy 
machine-gun fire, with a soldier he went ahead of his 
command and, flanking a machine-gun nest, killed 
the gunners with grenades and pistol. After clear- 
ing this nest, he captured a number of prisoners in a 
near-ljy dugout. Home address, John H. Dozier, 
father, 524 Aanafrel Street, Rock Hill, S. C. 

DOZIER, ROY C Private 

Company C, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 22, 
1918. While engaged as runner, Pvt. Dozier dis- 
played extreme courage and devotion to duty by 
carrying messages through heavy machine-gun and 
artillery fire, and through enemy occupied territory. 
Home address, Charles W. Dozier, father, Hillman, 
Ga. 



DRAUGHON, EDGAR S. W. . . . Private 
Sanitary Detachment, 120th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Quentin, 
France, September 29, to October 20, 1918. Through- 
out this period Pvt. Draughon labored unceasingly 
in evacuating the wounded from the front lines to 
the battalion aid post. On October 19 Pvt. Draugh- 
on, with complete disregard for his personal safety, 
advanced under heavy shell and machine-gun fire 
beyond the front line, rendered first aid to a wounded 
officer, and assisted him to tlie rear. Home address, 
Mrs. G. W. Draughon, mother, R. F. D. No. 2, 
Fayetteville, N. C. 



DRAVLAND, ALBERT B. . Private (First Class) 
Company G, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chatel-Ch6h6ry, 
France, October 7, 1918. Acting as stretcher bear- 
er, he displayed exceptional courage in transporting 
wounded from the battlefield under machine-gun 
and artillery fire. He worked continuously for 
more than 48 hours without a rest, supervising a 
detachment of stretcher bearers searching the woods 
for wounded. Home address, Ole Dravland, father, 
Carbury, N. D. 

DRAVO, CHARLES A. . Lieutenant Colonel 
165th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Sedan, France, November 6-7, 1918. 
Leading the front-line battalion of his regiment 
throughout the entire attack, Col. Dravo was con- 
stantly under accurate machine-gun fire and inces- 
sant artillery fire. Having been ordered to ad- 
vance, he personally formed his lines for attack, 
despite the fact that for 29 hours he had labored 
without rest or relief, and led his command for- 
ward, in the faco of fiercest fire, encountering and 
subduing the enemy after a hand-to-hand struggle. 
Home address, Mrs. Charles A. Dravo, War De- 
partment, Washington, D. C. 

DRAWLING, ALBERT B . Private (First Class) 
Company G, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chatel-Ch6s6ry, France, Oc- 
tober 7, 1918. Pvt. Drawling, a stretcher bearer, 
displayed exceptional courage in transporting 
wounded from the battlefield under machine-gun 
and artillery fire. He worked continuously for 
more than 48 hours without rest, supervising a de- 
tachment of stretcher bearers searching the woods 
for wounded. Home address, O. C. Drawling, 
father, Carbury, N. Dak. 

DREBEN, SAM First Sergeant 

Company A, 141st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
8, 1918. Sergt. Dreben discovered a party of Ger- 
man troops going to the support of a machine-gun 
nest situated in a pocket near where the French and 
American lines joined. Sergt. Dreben called for 
volunteers and, with the aid of about 30 men, 
rushed the German positions, captured four ma- 
chine-guns, killed more than 40 of the enemy, cap- 
tured two, and returned to our lines without the 
loss of a man. Home address, Mrs. Helen Dreben, 
wife, 2416 Montana Street, El Paso, Texas. 

DREES, ALBERT J. . . Private (First Class) 
Machine Gun Company, 364th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Meuse-Ar- 
gonne offensive, France, September 26-29, 1918. 
Seriously wounded by shrapnel, Pvt. Drees refused 
evacuation, but remained with his gun team for 
three days, rendering great assistance through terri- 
fic encounter. His sufferings finally nece8.sitated 
his removal to the hospital. Home address, 
Charles J. Drees, brother, 3430 McKinley Avenue, 
Los Angeles, Cal. 

DRENNON, LOU H Sergeant 

Company F, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Novem- 
ber 10, 1918. During an attack on the town, Sergt. 
Drennon, although severely wounded, continued to 
lead his men until they had reached their objective, 
when he fell completely exhausted. Home address, 
S. M. Drennon, father, Ina, 111. 

DRESBACH, IRVIN H Sergeant 

Company H, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sommerance, France, Octo- 
ber 14, 1918. Taking command of the platoon 
and also the advance patrol, when both their lead- 
ers had become casualties, and despite the fact that 
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speak, Sergt. Dresbach pushed vigorously forward, 
compelling the enemy to run in confusion and 
causing them to surrender to a nearby division. 
Home address, Mrs. E. W. Dresbach, mother, 
Hallesville, Ohio. 

DRECHSEL, GEORGE Private 

Company F, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Moulin de Gu6noville, 
France, September 26, 1918. With three other sol- 
diers, he advanced nearly 200 yards over an open 
hillside exposed to machine-gun fire and carried two 
wounded men to the protection of a near-by trench. 
Home address, Carl Drechsel, father, 2533 Marsh- 
field Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

DRESSELL, EVERETT C. . Private (First Class) 
Machine Gun Company, 125th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
France, August 31, 1918. After his company had 
captured two enemy fieldpieces and a large quantity 
of ammunition, enemy artillery attempted to blow 
up the ammunition with incendiary shells. At 
great risk of his life from the explosion of shells and 
grenades, he extinguished the fires, thereby insur- 
ing the safety of his comrades and the retention by 
his company of its advanced position. Home address, 
Fred Dressell, father. South Haven, Mich. 

DREW, CHARLES W. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 13th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Flirey, France, Aug- 
ust 15, 1918. Lieut. Drew operated one of a patrol 
of four machines which attacked four enemy battle 
planes. In the fight which followed he attacked in 
succession three of the enemy airships, driving one 
of them out of the battle. He then engaged another 
niachine at close range and received ten bullets in 
his own plane, one of which penetrated his radiator, 
while another pierced his helmet. In spite of this he 
followed the German plane to a low altitude within 
the enemy's lines and shot it down in flames. Dur- 
ing the latter part of the combat he courageously 
refused to abandon the fight, although he had become 
separated from his companions and his engine had 
become so hot because of the leak in his radiator 
that there was imminent danger of its failing him at 
any moment. He has since been killed in action. 
Next of kin, Mrs. S. E. Drew, mother, 246 West 
Seymour Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

DROTNING, HAROLD J. . Private (First Class) 
Battery A, 125th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, south of 
Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. When the men of 
his battery position had been ordered to shelter on 
account of enemy shelling, Pvt. Drotning, in com- 
pany with two other men, rescued a French soldier 
from drowning in a stream. This act was per- 
formed while the valley was filled with mustard 
gas. Home address, E. Drotning, father, Stough- 
ton. Wis. 

DROUHIN, ROBERT G. . Second Lieutenant 
_^ French Army. Attached to the 372d Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Monthois, 
France, September 27, 1918. During the attack on 
Monthois Lieut. Drouhin voluntarily went each day 
to reconnoiter the first position, observe the ad- 
vance, and to secure liaison with neighboring units, 
fearlessly exposing himself to the severest artillery 
and machine-gun fire. On September 29 he entered 
the enemy position.s east of Ardeuil, located the ma- 
chine-gun nests which were holding up the advance, 
traversed an open field swept by the fire of these 
guns to reach the liaison officer of artillery, and to 
give him the objective. Throughout the opera- 
tions he rendered invaluable assistance to the regi- 
mental commander, and his energy and courage 
were an inspiration to the entire regiment. Home 
address not given. 



DRUMM, CLARENCE M. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 28th Infantry. At Cantigny, France, 
May 28, 1918, he bravely led his platoon, through 
shell and machine-gun fire, to its objective, and 
fearlessly exposed himself by walking up and down 
his line to direct and encourage his men. After 
making certain that they were well cared for and 
just before it was possible for him to think of him- 
self, he was killed. Next of kin, W. M. Drumm, 
father, Bigelow, Kansas. 

DRY, CLARENCE C Sergeant 

Deceased. Company I, 140th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Exermont, France, 
September 28, 1918. Volunteering to ascertain the 
location of an enemy machine-gun nest, Sergt. Dry 
walked into the open to draw its fire; and, when, he 
was about 50 yards from the hostile position, he was 
killed. His self-sacrificing act enabled his platoon to 
destroy the enemy nest. Next of kin, J. A. Furr, 
grandfather, Kirkland, Texas. 

DRYSDALE, GEORGE Private 

Headquarters Company, 167th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Beuvardes, 
France, July 29, 1918. Upon learning that his pla- 
toon commander had been wounded, Private 
Drysdale voluntarily left cover and went to his as- 
sistance under intense enemy machine-gun fire. 
With another soldier, he administered first aid to 
the wounded officer and then carried him through 
the machine-gun fire to a place of safety. Home 
address, Mrs. James Drysdale, mother, 908 Le 
Fayette Avenue, Pratt City, Ala. 

DUBET, JEAN OLINDE . . . Lieutenant 
French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Maurice, France, September 14, 1918. 
Lieut. Dubet, who had been ordered to secure con- 
tact with the enemy, led his men against a hostile 
strong point, held by a superior force. Through his 
decision and personal bravery this center of re- 
sistance was overcome, 34 prisoners were captured, 
and valuable information secured. 

DUBIE, EUGENE Private 

Company C, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Belleau, France, July 20, 
1918. Pvt. Dubie displayed exceptional courage 
and initiative in single-handed attacks on groups of 
hostile machine-gun crews. In the face of murder- 
ous fire he led attacks in which centers of enemy re- 
sistance were overpowered. Next of kin, Thomas 
Dubie, Chisholm, Me. 

DUBLINSKY, MORRIS . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company M, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, 
July 15, 1918. Prior to the German offensive of 
July 15, 1918, during an intense artillery bombard- 
ment by the enemy, Pvt. DubUnsky voluntarily 
brought in two wounded comrades through the 
heavy fire. Next of kin, Lua DubUnsky, sister, 
375 Bond Street, Maiden, Mass. 

DU BOIS, ALFRED Interpreter 

French Mission. Attached to Headquarters 
Sixth Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Missy au Bois, France, July 18, 1918. 
He voluntarily exposed himself to heavy shell fire 
while carrying wounded men to a place of safety. 

DU BOIS, RUSSELL L Private 

Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Ville Savoye, 
France, August 20, 1918. Although suffering 
acutely from the effects of mustard gas, Pvt. DuBois 
refused to be evacuated, because of the great need 
of medical attention among his comrades. For 
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to the rear when ordered to do so by his command- 
ing officer. Home address, Mrs. Catherine DuBois, 
Annandale-on-Hudson, N. Y. 

DU BOIS. VICTOR A Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 101st Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary licroism in action north of Verdun, 
France, October 23, 1918. When the sergeant in 
charge of his wiring-laying detail was wounded 
Corp. DuBois assumed command and although 
himself wounded, continued the work and estab- 
lished liaison with the assaulting battalion. He 
then went back to the wounded sergeant, adminis- 
tered first aid and brought stretcher bearers to him. 
Home address, Mrs. A. DuBois, mother, 44 Lake 
Street, Wakefield, Mass. 

DUBORD, FRANK F Private 

Deceased. Company E, 28th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Exermont, France, 
October 6, 1918. Responding to a call for volun- 
teers, Pvt. Dubord proceeded 400 yards ahead of 
his platoon to ascertain the location of the enemy. 
The mission was accomplished through an extremely 
heavy fire, and Pvt. Dubord, after obtaining his 
information, returned over the same ground and 
made his report to the platoon commander. Next 
of kin, Frank Dubord, father, Chisholm, Me. 

DUCKSTEIN, ARTHUR WILLIAM . . 

First Lieutenant 

Air Service, pilot, 1st Aero Squadron. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action between Montrebeau 
and Exermont, France, September 29, 1918. While 
on a special command reconnaissance to ascertain 
whether or not there was any concentration of 
enemy troops between Montrebeau and Exermont 
which might indicate a possible counterattack, this 
officer obtained information of the very greatest 
value. Flying over the enemy's lines at an altitude 
of less than 200 meters, in spite of most unfavor- 
able atmospheric conditions, in the presence of 
numerous enemy aircraft, and under continuous 
heavy rifle and macliine-gun fire from the ground, 
he spotted enemy troops massed for counterattack 
and, although severely wounded by a machine-gun 
bullet from the ground, continued his mission until 
he had clearly and accurately located the position. 
He then returned and, though suffering from the 
pain of his wound, succeeded in writing out and 
dropping a clear and complete message. The coun- 
terattack, launched shortly afterwards by a fresh 
enemy division, was crushed, and the accurate and 
timely information brought back by Lieut. Duck- 
stein, after a very gallant flight under highly adverse 
conditions, was of the greatest importance in this 
success. Home address, Mrs. A. W. Duckstein, 
wife, Wardman Courts West,Washington, D. C. 

DUDDERAR, MARSHALL B. . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Company K, 117th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Geneve, 
France. Taking command of his company after 
the company commander had been wounded, 
Sergt. Dudderar led his men forward in the face of 
intense fire until further advance was impossible, 
when he proceeded alone for 25 yards, exposing him- 
self in full view of the enemy in an effort to draw fire 
and thus locate a machine-gun nest that was caus- 
ing losses. He returned with the desired informa- 
tion, but in the advance he was mortally wounded 
and died shortly afterward. Next of kin, Mrs. 
R. S. Dudderar, 1613 So. Hawthorne Street, 
Chattanooga, Tenn. 

DUDLEY, MACK . . Private (First Class) 
Company G, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Terny-Sorny, France, Sep- 
tember 1, 1918. During the preparations for attack, 
he acted as runner, carrying several messages 
through extreme machine-gun and shell fire to the 
different platoon leaders, maintaining liaison until 



the reorganization was complete. Home address, 
W. A. Dudley, father, R. F. D. No. 3, Dickson, 
Tenn. 

DUDZINSKI, FRANCISZAK . . . Private 
Company I, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 
1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire, he went out 
in front of the position of his unit and administered 
first aid to three wounded men, being liimself 
wounded while engaged in this courageous service. 
Home address. Miss Mary Dudzinski, sister, 8815 
Twenty-third Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

DUEY, ARMA .... Private (First Class) 
Company L, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Jaulgonne, France, July 23, 
1918. During the attack made by his company. 
Private Duey constantly carried messages under 
heaviest shell fire, insuring and maintaining liaison 
with all neighboring units. Home address, Mrs. 
Arma Duey, wife, R. F. D. No. 1, Houtzdale, Pa. 

DUFF, PHILIP Private 

Company E, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Octo- 
ber 9, 1918. During an enemy encounter-attack 
accompanied by heavy fire, Pvt. Duff volunteered 
and carried an important message to the bat- 
talion commander. Ho later led the supporting 
company to its position in the line, displaying nota- 
ble courage in facing machine-gun fire. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Sarah Duff, mother, 7759 Union 
Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

DUFFY, FRANCIS A Private 

Medical Detachment, 310th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt and 
Grand Pre, France, September 21 and October IG, 
1918. On September 21, at Thiaucourt, France, 
Pvt. Duffy remained in the front line trenches 
under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, 
caring for the wounded, and displaying utter 
disregard for personal danger while administering 
first-aid treatment to 40 men. During the advance 
of his company from Statuvin to Grand Pre, Pvt. 
Duffy followed immediately behind the first wave, 
under heavy machine-gun and shell fire, caring for 
the wounded as they fell. Home address, James N. 
Duffy, father. Front Street, Florence, N. J. 

DUFFY, FRANCIS P Chaplain 

165th Infantry. He devoted himself tirelessly 
and unceasingly to the care of the wounded and 
dying in the village of Villers-sur-Fere, France, from 
July 28 to 31, 1918. Despite a constant and severe 
bombardment with shells and aerial bombs, he con- 
tinued to circulate in and about two aid stations and 
the hospitals, creating an atmosphere of cheerful- 
ness and confidence by his courageous and inspiring 
example. Home address, Michael L. Berd, 2065 
Crotona Avenue, New York City. 

DUFFY, JOHN G. . . . Second Lieutenant 
Company F, 53d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landersbach, Alsace, Octo- 
ber 4, 1918. During an attack by a German raiding 
party of about 300 men he took command of a post 
where the five men manning it had been killed or 
wounded by liquid fire. By his coolness and fearless 
exposure of himself he was able to hold the post 
with a small reinforcement. After the raid he re- 
moved some 20 grenades which had become 
dangerously hot, due to the fire, and were about to 
explode. Home address, Mrs. C. W. Blanchard, 
mother, 28 Pollock Street, New Bern, S. C. 

DUFFY, MARK .... First Lieutenant 

Medical Corps, 124th Field Artillery. For 

extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 

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exceptional bravery in caring for the wounded and 
directing their evacuation under heavy shell fire. 
During the action he went under concentrated fire 
and rescued several wounded men. Home address, 
Mrs. Eleanor Duffy, 6604 Newgart Avenue, Chi- 
cago,- 111. 

DUFFY, OWEN F Private 

Company K, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
16, 1918. Pvt. Duffy, with another soldier, volun- 
tarily made several trips out into No Man's Land, 
under heavy fire, and carried eight wounded men 
to cover. Home address, Mrs. Anna Duffy, mother, 
R. F. D. No. 4, WellsviUe, N. Y. 

DUGAN, FRANK Private 

Deceased. Company A, 26th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the Argonne sector, 
France, October 5-6, 1918. When his section leader 
was killed, Pvt. Dugan took command of the section 
and led it against a machine-gun nest, capturing 
three machine guns and prisoners. He was danger- 
ously wounded in this encounter, but continued to 
lead his men forward until he fell exhausted from 
loss of blood. Home address, Mrs. B. Dugan, 
mother, 1345 West Sixty-seventh Street, Cleveland, 
Ohio. 



DUGAN, JOHN I Private 

Company B, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Bantheville, France, 
October 23, 1918. Although badly wounded in the 
face, Pvt. Dugan refused medical attention and 
assisted in an attack on a machine-gun nest, cap- 
turing one gun by himself. Home address, Rosa 
Dugan, brother, general delivery, Fort Scott, Kan. 

DUKE, ARY A Private 

Deceased. Company H, 166th Infantry. Near 
Souain, France, in the engagement of July 15-16, 
1918, he displayed praiseworthy devotion to duty 
and courageous self-sacrifice when he remained at 
his post under heavy fire, receiving wounds that 
later caused his death. Next of kin, Mrs. E. L. 
Duke, mother, Dozier, Ala. 

DULANEY, DICK Private 

Decea.sed. Medical Detachment, 357th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Banthe- 
ville, France, November 10, 1918. Having been 
assigned to a company as first-aid man, Pvt. 
Dulaney rendered most valiant service, work- 
ing constantly under terrific fire. Never con.sider- 
ing his own safety, he was always ready to admin- 
ister to the wounded, his continued exposure re- 
sulting in wounds so severe that his death followed 
a few hours after receiving them. Home address, 
T. H. Dulaney, father, 203 East Cooney Street, El 
Reno, Okla. 

DULEVITZ, FRED C Private 

Deceased. Company K, 102d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 23-27, 1918. When it became 
vitally important to get a message to the battalion 
commander, Pvt. Dulevitz volunteered for the mis- 
sion, knowing that it was necessary to pass through 
a terrific enemy barrage. Shortly after starting on 
his mis.sion, and while passing through the murder- 
ous fire, he was instantly killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Fred Dulevitz, mother, 62 Water Street, Newbury- 
port, Mass. 

DULY, JOHN Sergeant 

Company D, 55th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Jauiny, France, November 
S, 1918. When one of his men became entangled 
in the barbed wire, Sergt. Duly alone went to hia 
rcbcue under heavy fire. He then went 
forward, alone, through intense artillery and ma- 



chine-gun fire to attack a machine-gun nest. While 
returning to our lines, he fell exhausted from fatigue 
and shell shook. Home address. Miss Mary Krar- 
ryrk, sister, 79 Weber Street, Bridgeport, Conn. 

DUMAIS, CANDIDE Corporal 

Company H, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Boia de St. Remy, France, 
September 12, 1918. When under heavy machine- 
gun fire, Corp. Dumais charged the machine gun 
from the flank, killed the gunner, made five prisoners 
and put the gun out of action. Home address, A. J. 
Dumais, Van Buren, Me. 

DUNBAR, CHARLES T Corporal 

Company F, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action west of Fismes, France, August 5, 
1918. Corp. Dunbar was a member of a small de- 
tachment of Engineers which went out in 
advance of the front line of the Infantry, 
through an enemy barrage from 77-millimeter and 
1-pounder guns, to construct a footbridge over the 
River Vesle. As soon as their operations wore dis- 
covered machine-gun fire was opened upon them, 
but undaunted the party continued at work, re- 
moving the German wire entanglements and suc- 
cessfully completing a bridge, which was of great 
value in subsequent operations. Home address, 
William Dunbar, Belle Point. W.Va. 

DUNBECK, CHARLEY .... Captain 
Company F, 2d Battalion, 5th U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 4, 1918. Although wounded in 
the head and in a position exposed to intense 
machine-gun and artillery fire, Capt. Dunbeck re- 
fused to be evacuated until he had personally given 
instructions to the second in command for carry- 
ing on the advance. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
J. Porter, mother, 525 West Twenty-first Street, 
Anderson, Ind. 

DUNCAN, ALVIN P Sergeant 

Company D, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Setdan, France, November 7, 
1918. He led a daylight patrol against an enemy 
machine-gun emplacement, which was harassing 
the advance of his company. Under the murderous 
fire from this gun, his patrol was wiped out, but he 
pressed on alone, capturing the machine gun and 
gunner. He showed coolness and bravery under 
heavy fire and his action materially facilitated the 
advance of his company. Home address, Joe Ben- 
nett, uncle, Smithville, Miss. 

DUNCAN, BASIL E. . . Private (First Class) 
Machine Gun Company, 117th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, 
France, October 8-9, 1918. Private Duncan, a 
runner, repeatedly carried messages with great cool- 
ness and daring, undeterred by the most intense ar- 
tillery and machine-gun fire. Home address, J. E. 
Duncan, father. Route 13, Jonesboro, Tenn. 

DUNCAN, CHARLES B Captain 

Deceased. 77th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Bois de Setpsarge, 
France, September 29, 1918. When an enemy 
shell landed in the ammunition dump of his battery, 
he jumped in among the burning shells and suc- 
ceeded in getting the fuses away and extinguishing 
the fire. Later he was mortally wounded by 
enemy shell fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Wilham 
Duncan, grandmother, 315 Ninth Avenue South, 
Nashville, Tenn. 

DUNCAN, DONALD F Captain 

Deceased. U. S. M. C. Killed in action at 
Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the 
supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which 
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Next of kin, John R. Duncan, father, 1027 Messaine 
Street, St. Joseph, Mo. 

DUNCAN, EDWARD A. . . Firat Sergeant 
Company A, lOSth Infantry. For extraordinaiy 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. During the operations against the 
Hindenburg line he displayed great gallantry and 
courage by going forward under heavy shell p,nd 
machine-gun and bandaging the wounded and 
bringing them back to our lines. Throughout the 
engagement he exhibited a fearless disregard of the 
enemy's fire and performed valuable service by 
organizing new squads when his company was suf- 
fering heavy casualties as a result of shell and 
machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Ellen 
Duncan, mother, 681 McKinkey Parkway, Buffalo, 
N. Y. 

DUNCAN, ERNEST Private 

Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
1918. During the engagement Pvt. Duncan set 
an example to the other members of his company by 
his gallant conduct. After the company was or- 
dered to withdraw, he voluntarily returned to the 
position his company had held, and throughout the 
night assisted in evacuating the wounded. Home 
address, Willard Duncan, R. F. D. No. 3, Paris, 
Mo. 

DUNCAN, GEO. E. . . Private (First Class) 
Company K, 139th Infantry. Upon seeing his 
brother killed by a bursting shell as he was leading 
his platton forward, Pvt. Duncan displayed the 
utrnost bravery and initiative in rushing forward, 
taking command of the platoon, which had become 
depleted by casualties, and was in danger of becom- 
ing disorganized, and leading it forward in the ad- 
vance. Home address, E. L. Duncan, father. Dear- 
born, Mo. 

DUNCAN. JOHN C Corporal 

Company D, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Remonville, France, No- 
vember 1, 1918. In command of the leading group 
of his platoon, he encountered a machine-gun nest, 
containing six guns, about one hundred feet ahead 
of him. After opening fire on the enemy position, 
the automatic gunner and carrier of his group were 
shot. Corporal Duncan then took the automatic 
rifle and, running forward into the enemy fire shot 
and took prisoner the German machine-gun crews. 
Home address, J. B. Duncan, father, Whiteside, 
Mo. 

DUNLAP, JAY Corporal 

Company L, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
October 1, 1918. Knowing that two men were 
killed in attempting to rescue a wounded comrade 
who was lying far in front of the line, Corp. Dunlap 
volunteered and attempted the rescue. Despite the 
severe fire directed at this point, he successfully ac- 
complished his mission. Home address, Mrs. 
Millie Dunlap, mother, 527 South Park Street, 
East Pittsburgh, Pa. 

DUNLAVY, HERBERT D. . . . Private 
Deceased. Company H, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. He showed conspicuous courage in captur- 
ing a machine gun unassisted during the street 
fighting in Bouresche, France, on the night of June 
6, 1918. He was killed in the repulse of the enemy 
on the night of June 7-8, 1918. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Hattie Hall, mother. Box 21, Goose Creek, Texas. 

DUNN, DON .... Private (First Class) 

Ambulance Company, 140th, 110th Sanitary 

Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 

Charpentry, France, September 29, 1918. Working 



as a litter bearer in the advanced area, when our 
front line dropped back, he remained on the field 
alone during the night, dressed the wounds of a 
number of soldiers, and carried them to the pro- 
tection of a shell hole, later carrying them back 
to the Dressing Station. He continually exposed 
himself to machine-gun and artillery fire during this 
work. Next of kin, Mrs. Belle S. Dunn, mother, 
617 West Washington Street, Oklahoma City, 
Okla. 

DUNN, JAMES . . . Private (First Class) 
Company B, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois Brabant-sur-Meuse, 
France, October 8, 191S. Pvt. Dunn, with four 
other soldiers, fearlessly attacked eight machine- 
gun positions and succeeded, after stubborn resist- 
ance, in capturing both the guns and the crews. 
Home address, James C. Dunn, father, 170S North 
Twenty-second Street, Richmond, Va. 

DUNN, JOSEPH H Captain 

104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Marcheville, France, September 25-26, 
1918. He assisted in establishing and maintaining 
an ambulance dressing station in an advanced posi- 
tion, where he labored heroically dressing and 
evacuating the wounded in full view of the enemy, 
under constant heavy bombardment by the enemy. 
Home address, Mrs. Joseph F. Dunn, 11 Mrytle 
Street, Rockland, Mass. 

DUNN, JOSEPH J Private 

Company K, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
September 26, 1918. Having become separated 
from his combat group, Pvt. Dunn was making his 
way back to his lines when he came upon a machine- 
gun crew of four of the enemy. Rushing them with 
his pistol and hand grenades, he demanded and ac- 
complished their surrender. He returned with the 
captured men and gun. Home address, Mrs. J. 
Dunn, mother, 2721 George Street, Philadelphia, 
Pa. 

DUNN, PARKER F. . . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. 1st Battalion, 312th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, 
France, October 23, 1918. When his battalion com- 
mander found it necessary to send a message to a 
company in the attacking line and hesitated to 
order a runner to make the trip, because of the ex- 
treme danger involved, Pvt. Dunn, a member of the 
Intelligence Section, volunteered for the mission. 
After advancing but a short distance across a field 
swept by artillery and machine-gun fire, he was 
wounded, but continued on and fell wounded a 
second time. Still undaunted, he persistently at- 
tempted to carry out his mission, until he was killed 
by a machine-gun bullet before reaching the ad- 
vance line. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Mimney, aunt, 
359 Hamilton Street, Albany, N. Y. 

DUNNE, CHRISTOPHER C. . . . Private 
Company D, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
9, 1918. In an attack on an enemy machine-gun 
nest he bayoneted the gunner and captured four 
others of the crew. Although wounded in this ac- 
tion, he showed great devotion to duty by remain- 
ing with his squad until the line was consolidated. 
Home address, Mrs. Catherine Dunne, mother, 
5487 Kenwood Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

DUNNE, JAMES T Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 7th Field Artillery. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Very, France, 
October 4, 1918. After three of his operators were 
killed and he himself was wounded, Corp. Dunne 
refused to be evacuated, but remained at his switch- 
board, maintaining uninterrupted communication. 



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Next of Icin, Mrs. James T. Dunne, 31 Crescent 
Avenue, Boston, Mass. 

DUNNINGTON, W. G. Jr. . Second Lieutenant 

10th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 

in action near St. Eugene, France, July 14-15, 1918. 

Wounded and gassed while directing the fire of one 

Elatoon of his company under terrific bombardment, 
tieut. Dunnington refused to be relieved. Although 
the area surrounding his position was heavily satur- 
ated with gas, he removed his gas mask in order that 
he could make his commands heard above the roar 
of the guns. Home address, Walter G. Dunnington, 
father, Farmville, Va. 

DUNSING, CLARENCE L. A. . . Corporal 
Company A, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Molleville, France, October 
18, 1918. During a heavy bombardment, Corp. 
Dunsing, who was on duty as gas noncommissioned 
oflScer, went along the front line of his company and 
administered first-aid treatment to several seriously 
wounded men. Home address, C. H. Lewis, grand- 
father, 121 East Eighth Street, Frederick, Md. 

DUPRE, MAROLD J Sergeant 

Deceased. Company L, 9th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, 
France, October 3, 1918. He gallantly led his half 
platoon against an enemy machine-gun nest, and 
captured the position, together with four machine 
guns and about 60 prisoners. Immediately after 
this he fell mortally wounded. Next of kin, David 
Dupre, father, 218 Park Avenue, Syracuse, N. Y. 

DUPREE, GEORGE A Corporal 

Battery B, 104th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Montzeville, France, 
September 14, 1918. When a continuous bombard- 
ment had set fire to the camouflage covering of a 
large ammunition dump of 75-millimeter shells and 
exploded nine of the shells, Corp. Dupree, utterly 
disregarding his personal safety, left a sheltered 
position and ran to the dump, and with the aid of 
three other men extinguished the fire, not only sav- 
ing the ammunition but also preventing the ascer- 
tainment of the exact location of the dump 
by the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Alexander 
Dupree, mother, 113 East Eighty-eighth Street, 
New York City. 

DURAND, LEON . . Soldat (First Class) 

Second Coast Artillery Corps, French Army. 
For extraordinary heroism in action on September 
12, 1918. While his platoon was being held up by 
enemy grenadiers, Soldat Durand opened fire from 
his machine gun and prevented an enemy counter- 
attack. An exploding mine had damaged his gun, 
and, when the enemy rushed forward he jumped 
from his position, and, with the aid of hand gren- 
ades, he resisted the advance and caused many 
casualties. 

DURHAM, JAMES E Sergeant 

Company D, 3d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ploisy, France, 
July 18, 1918. When the officer commanding his 
machine-gun platoon had been wounded, Sergt. 
Durham took command of the platoon and the ad- 
jacent Infantry, whose officers had become casual- 
ties, displaying extraordinary heroism in leading 
both to attack the enemy artillery while subject to 
direct fire from their guns. By his conspicuous cool- 
ness and unfaltering courage at a very critical time, 
he inspired great confidence in the men under his 
control, while consolidating the positions at the 
final objective. Home address, Mrs. George A. 
Durham, Buffalo, Ky. 

DUTTON, HERBERT F. . First Lieutenant 
109th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 



action near Fismette, France, September 5, 1918. 
When his battalion commander was wounded dur- 
ing the crossing of the Vesle River, Lieut. Dutton 
assumed command, rallied the scattered men, and 
reorganized them into fighting units, inspiring them 
by his own brave and determined spirit. His judg- 
ment in selecting strong points and making his dispo- 
sitions made possible the success of the operation. 
In the course of the action Lieut. Dutton encount- 
ered a hostile machine-gun nest, killing the officer 
in command of it with a rifle, and capturing 14 
prisoners. He then turned the captured gun on the 
enemy and expended 4,000 rounds of captured am- 
munition in covering an exposed flank. Home 
address, Sergt. Maj. William F. Dutton, brother, 
327 South Scoville Avenue. Oak Park, 111. 

DWIGGINS, DANIEL M. . First Lieutenant 
167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Beuvardes, France, July 29, 1918. 
Commanding a platoon of 37 mm. guns, Lieutenant 
Dwiggins carried two guns over the top of a hill 
7212, under intense machine-gun fire, and placing 
them in an open wheat field and opened effective 
fire at short range on the enemy machine-gun nests. 
Heavy shell fire was directed at his guns and one of 
them was put out of action. Sending his men to 
cover, beneath the crest of the hill he remained 
with the second gun, in the face of heavy machine- 
gun and artillery fire. Even being wounded in 
the leg by a machine-gun bullet, he continued to 
fire his gun until it exploded, displaying remarkable 
disregard for personal safety. Home addres, Enos 
L. Dwiggins, brother. Drew, Miss. 

DYE, HENRY E Corporal 

Company D, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvingy, France, August 29, 
1918. After an advance through heavy machine- 
gun fire, from which his organization had suffered 
many casualties and he himself had been twice 
wounded, Corp. Dye had taken refuge in a shell 
hole, when he heard the cries of a wounded comrade, 
who was lying in an exposed position. Disregarding 
the intense machine-gun fire, Corp. Dye crossed an 
open space, dressed the wounds of his comrade and 
carried him to shelter. Home address, Mrs. Marga- 
rete Dye, mother, Almira, Neb. 

EADS, LEE S Captain 

Deceased. 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Regnieville, France, Septem- 
ber 15-17, 1918. Prompted by his great devotion 
to duty Capt. Eads preferred to remain on duty 
with a detachment of his company organized as a 
carrying party, desiring to see that his detail per- 
formed the work assigned to them to the very 
utmost. While thus engaged he received severe 
wounds, which proved to be the cause of his death. 
Next of kin, Dr. J. B. Eads, 623 High Street, 
Lexington, Ky. 

EARL, ELMER Corporal 

Company K, 369th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Ripont Swamp, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918. While passing through a swamp 
where most of the platoon was wounded, Corp. Earl 
dressed the wounds of several of his comrades, and, 
after reaching the shelter of a hill beyond, returned 
repeatedly and assisted many of his comrades to a 
place of safety. Home address, Mrs. Joseph Earl, 
Goshen, N. Y. 

EARL. MITCHELL J. S Sergeant 

Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 26-27, 
1918. Although seriously wounded during the ad- 
vance near Croix Rouge Farm, he nevertheless con- 
tinued in the attack under heavy enemy fire from 
artillery and niachine guna thereby setting, to the 



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men of his command, an example of exceptional 
bravery and devotion to duty. Home address not 
given. 

EARLE, WILLIAM J Corporal 

Company E, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
tober 8, 1918. When his company had been held up 
by a machine-gun nest Corp. Earle advanced on the 
nest from the flank and captured it single-handed. 
Home address, Louis Earle, 310A State Street, East 
St. Louis, III. 

EAST, JAMES Sergeant 

Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Binarville, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Sergt. East volunteered and guided 
three wounded men to a first-aid station through 
heavy machine-gun fire. He was wounded while on 
this rnission; but, learning that his company was to 
make an advance, refused to be evacuated, and re- 
turned to duty, gathering important information as 
to the enemy positions. Home address, Mrs. Sally 
East, Quinton, Ky. 

EASTERBROOK, ARTHUR E 

First Lieutenant 

Observer, 1st Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
ber 12, 1918. Because of intense aerial activity on 
the opening day of the St. Mihiel offensive, Lieut. 
Easterbrook, observer, and Second Lieut. Ralph 
E. De Castro, pilot, volunteered to fly over the 
enemy's lines on a photographic mis.sion without 
the usual protection of accompanying planes. Not- 
withstanding the low-hanging clouds, which neces- 
sitated operation at an altitude of only 400 meters, 
they penetrated 4 kilometers beyond the German 
lines. Attacked by four enemy machines, they 
fought off their foes, completing their photographic 
mission, and returned safely. 

For the following acts of extraordinary heroism 
in action near Exermont and Varennes, France, 
October 8, 1918, he was awarded a bar to be worn 
with the distinguished-service cross. On October 8 
Lieut. Easterbrook, with Lieut. Erwin, pilot, suc- 
cessfully carried out a mission of locating our In- 
fantry, despite five encounters with enemy planes. 
During these encounters he broke up a formation 
of three planes, sending one down out of control; 
killed or wounded an observer in an encounter with 
another formation; and sent a biplane crashing to 
the ground, besides driving away a formation of 
two planes and several single machines. Home ad- 
dress, Maj. E. P. Easterbrook, father. Fort Flagler, 
Wash. 

EATON, STARR S Captain 

Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 1, 1918. Capt. 
Eaton displayed notable coolness and courage dur- 
ing the attack by his company, winning a brilliant 
success and capturing a large number of prisoners 
and a, quantity of enemy munitions. After obtain- 
ing his objective he personally led a small detach- 
ment against a hostile machine-gun and silenced it, 
capturing in person the machine gunners and 
destroying the nest. Home address, Mrs. Louise 
Sprague Eaton, wife, 100 June Street, Worcester, 
Mass. 

EATON, WARREN EDWIN . First Lieutenant 
Aviation Section, 103d Aero Pursuit Squadron. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Banthe- 
viUe, France, October 10, 1918. With one other 
pilot, Lieut. Eaton engaged an enemy formation of 
11 planes (Fokker type), though another hostile for- 
mation was directly above them. After a severe 
combat Lieut. Eaton destroyed one of the enemy 
planes and, with his companion, drove down 
another out of control. Home address, Mrs. War- 
ren E. Eaton, wife, Norwich, N. Y. 



EBBERT, PETER W. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 58th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Ville Savoy, France, August 8, 
1918. Lieut. Ebbert, acting as battalion supply 
officer, conducted numerous details of food and 
ammunition through the heavy enemy artillery 
barrage. Later in the day he volunteered for ob- 
servation duty and was posted in a prominent 
tower, where he was killed by a direct artilleryfj 
hit. Next of kin, Mrs. Peter W. Ebbert, wife, 1 
Doremus Avenue, Ridgewood, N. J. 

EBERLIN, RALPH . . . First Lieutenant 
Company F, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
Although severely wounded during the first attack 
of the Germans on the railroad line near Mezy, 
Lieut. Eberlin remained in command of his platoon 
and held an exposed flank against repeated attacks 
of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Ceoile Eberlin, 
wife, 510 West 170th Street, New York City. 

ECKEL, WILLIAM H. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, October 
7, 1918. When heavy fire was encountered from 
enemy machine-gun nests located in a railroad cut, 
Lieut. Eckel led his platoon in several successful at- 
tacks on these nests, personally killing and wound- 
ing a number of the enemy with his pistol and dis- 
arming one of them in a hand-to-hand stru,!;gle. He 
then reorganized the captured position and iield out 
against the enemy with such men as he had left, 
opening fire himself with an automatic rifle, which 
he secured from a dead soldier. While attempting 
to destroy some enemy machine-gun nests in front 
of his platoon this gallant ofBcer was mortally 
wounded by a shell fragment. Next of kin, Hugh 
Eckel, father, 2524 Jefferson Avenue, Knoxville, 
Tenn. 

ECKER, FREDERIC W. . First Lieutenant 
115th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Verdun, France, October 10, 1918. 
While leading his platoon in the Bois de Cosenvoye 
in an attack against strong enemy machine-gun 
nests, Lieut. Ecker was severely wounded. He con- 
tinued to advance, and routed the enemy from their 
positions and refused to leave his platoon until it 
was reorganized. Home address, F. H. Ecker, 1 
Madison Avenue, New York, N. Y. 

ECKWEILER, ROBERT J. , . . Private 
Deceased. Company C, 3rd Ammunition Train. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, 
and Chateau-Thierry, France, July 15, 1918. On 
the morning of July the 15th, Pvt. Eckweiler, with 
Pvt. McNamee, volunteered and brought up a 
truck for the purpose of saving the records of the 
30th Infantry, which were in danger of capture. 
He was killed while attempting this mission. Next 
of kin, Mrs. John Eckweiler, mother. Notch, Pa. 

EDDY, H. LESLIE . . Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. Intelligence officer, 6th Regiment, 
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, 
France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of 
that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an 
example to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, 
H. W. Eddy, father, 240 West Main Street, New 
Britain, Conn. 

EDDY, WILLIAM A. . . Second Lieutenant 
Intelligence oflScer, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
Near Torcy, France, on the night of June 4, 1918, 
while leader of a raiding patrol, he displayed great 
courage and devotion to duty by fearlessly entering 
dangerous areas and obtaining valuable informa- 
tion. Home address. Dr. R. C. Eddy, uncle, 125 
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EDGAR, FRED W Corporal 

Company G, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Jaulgonne, France, July 24, 
1918. Corp. Edgar placed five wounded men in a 
shell hole in front of the enemy's machine gun em- 
placements and protected them until nightfall with 
his rifle fire. He then went for aid and returned 
with stretchers to find that three of them had left 
the place. After helping to carry the two remain- 
ing to the rear, he returned to make further search, 
in which he was unsuccessful, but returned with 
one German prisoner whom he had captured. Home 
address, Henry J. Edgar, father, 62 Presberger Ave- 
nue, South Ozone Park, N. Y. 

EDMUNDS, EDWARD, JR . . . , Captain 

102d Infantry, U. S. A. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Verdun, France, October 27th, 
1918. An order having been received from division 
headquarters for an accurate report on the strength 
present in the front line, Capt. (then First Lieut.) 
Edmunds crawled from shell hole to shell hole in 
broad daylight and in plain view of the enemy who 
kept him under a continuous sniping fire from 
numerous machine guns. Going on under these 
conditions he personally counted every man in the 
front line of the battalion that he was commanding 
and made his report to the regimental commander. 
Next of kin, Edward Edmunds, Sr., father, 166 
Melrose Street, Auburndale, Mass. 

EDSALL, WILLIAM A Private 

Company M, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
14, 1918. In an attack on Cote Dame Marie the 
126th Infantry was held up, owing to intense enemy 
machine-gun fire and grenades. Pvt. Edsall volun- 
teered as a member of a combat patrol, which cut 
through the enemy lines, captured 10 machine guns, 
killed and captured 15 of the enemy, and forced a 
large number to surrender, clearing the Cote Dame 
Marie of the enemy, thus enabling the regiment to 
continue their advance. Home address, Ms. Flora 
Edsall, mother, R. F. D. No. 4, Muskegon. Mioh. 

EDWARDS, GARRETT .... Sergeant 
Deceased. Coinpany F, 16th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, 
France, July 19, 1918. When the infantry of which 
he was a part was held up by an enemy machine- 
gun nest which was inflicting heavy losses upon his 
platoon, he unhesitatingly went forward to ascer- 
tain its location and was killed while performing 
this courageous duty. Next of kin, J. B. Edwards, 
father, R. F. D. No. 1, Kittyton, Tenn. 

EDWARDS, GEORGE H. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Battery C, 105th Field Artillery. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Forges, 
France, September 26, 1918. In the face of heavy 
machine-gun fire, at great personal risk, Pvt. Ed- 
wards crawled out from a position of safety and 
rescued a wounded soldier who was lying exposed 
to the enemy fire. Pvt. Edwards was killed later in 
the advance while charging a machine-gun nest. 
Next of kin, Mrs. H. G. Edwards, mother, 608 
Bainbridge Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

EDWARDS, HARLEY S Private 

Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Somme-Py, France, Oc- 
tober 4-5, 1918. During a violent enemy counter- 
barrage, Pvt. Edwards with Pvt. Russell Morgan, 
remained on duty for 14 hours, repairing the tele- 
phone line from their battery position to the battal- 
ion post of command, 250 meters away. Within 
this period the wires were cut by shell fire more than 
20 times, but these two soldiers, displaying remark- 
able coolness and disregard of danger, promptly 
mended all breaks and maintained constant commu- 
nication between the battalion and the battery 



commanders. Next of kin, Mrs. H. S. Edwards, 
mother, Titusville, Pa. 

EDWARDS, HUGH F. . Second Lieutenant 

9th Infantry. Near Vaux, on July 1, 1918, he led 
his platoon against heavy machine-gun fire, silenced 
several machine-guns, established his guns at hia 
objective, repelled a counterattack on his left flank, 
personally killed two of the enemy. Home address, 
Harry Edwards, brother, Hamilton, Kansas. 

EDWARDS, PAUL S. . . First Lieutenant 

Signal Corps, attached to 304th Brigade, Tank 
Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. During the 
attack on Cheppy he displayed unusual gallantry 
by crossing a fire-swept area and carrying messages 
to tanks, coolly moving from one to another and in- 
forming the drivers of his inission, under a fire so 
heavy and accurate that many of the tanks were 
struck by bullets while he was standing by. Home 
address, Mrs. Paul S. Edwards, wife, 3105 West 
10th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 

EGGERS. ALAN LOUIS .... Sergeant 
Machine Gun Company, 107th Infantry. For 
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and 
beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy 
near le Catelet, France, September 29, 1918. Be- 
coming separated from their platoon by a smoke 
barrage, Sergt. Eggers, Sergt. John C. Latham, and 
Corpl. Thomas E. O'Shea took cover in a shell hole 
well within the enemy's lines. Upon hearing a call 
for help from an American tank, which had become 
disabled 30 yards from them, the three soldiers left 
their shelter and started toward the tank, under 
heavy fire from German machine-guns and trench 
mortars. In crossing the fire-swept area Corpl. 
O'Shea was mortally wounded, but his compan- 
ions, undeterred, proceeded to the tank, rescued a 
wounded officer, and assisted two wounded sol- 
diers to cover in a sap of a near-by trench. Sergt. 
Eggers and Sergt. Latham then returned to the 
tank in the face of the violent fire, dismounted a 
Hotchkiss gun, and took it back to where the wound- 
ed men were, keeping off the enemy all day by ef- 
fective use of the gun, and later bringing it, with 
the wounded men, back to our lines under cover of 
darkness. Home address, J. H. Eggers, father, 152 
Summit Avenue, Summit, N. J. 

EGLER, FREDERICK A. . . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Company M, 320th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
October 11, 1918. Advancing alone far beyond the 
lines, Sergt. Egler encountered and attacked an 
enemy machine-gun emplacement, killing an officer 
and capturing two guns, causing the enemy, about 
eight in number, to flee in disorder. During the 
action on November 1 Sergt. Egler received wounds 
which caused his death. Next of kin, Mrs. Freder- 
ick A. Egler, wife, 2417 Beulah Street, Pittsburgh, 
Pa. 

EHRHARDT, GUSTAVE .... Captain 
140th French Infantry, attached to 138th United 
States Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Cheppy, France, September 2.5-26, 1918. 
As liaison officer it was no part of Capt. Ehrhardt's 
duty to go into action with the forward elements of 
the regiment, but he insisted upon doing so. Un- 
daunted by a wound in the left arm, caused by a 
bursting shell, he continued to advance in the face 
of very intense shell fire. He was again struck down 
by a shell fragment which shattered his right arm, 
but he rose and followed the regimental commander 
into the shell-swept area. He was knocked down a 
third time by shell fragments, from which he re- 
ceived wounds in the back so severe in character 
that he was unable to rise, later receiving additional 
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EICH, WERNER Private 

Company K, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 
7, 1918. Pvt. Eich was a member of a patrol sent 
out to silence machine-gun nests which were hold- 
ing up the battalion's advance. When the officer 
leading the patrol fell mortally wounded, this sol- 
dier went to his assistance in the face of heavy fire 
from machine guns only 100 yards away, three 
other soldiers being killed in similar attempts. Home 
address, Mrs. George F. Eich, mother, Birney Lane, 
Mount Washington, Ohio. 

EICHERN, VICTOR L Sergeant 

Sanitary Detachment, 165th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at St. Benoit, France, 
September 16. 1918. While the regimental dress- 
ing station was under heavy shell fire he volunteered 
to lead a squad of litter bearers to rescue several 
wounded men of another regiment who had been 
caught in a heavy barrage. He succeeded in lead- 
ing his squad for a distance of three kilometers 
through a constant severe bombardment under 
direct observation of the enemy artillery and snipers 
to an outpost outside of his own regimental sector. 
He brought in one wounded officer and seven severe- 
ly wounded soldiers without losing any of his own 
men. Home address, Mrs. Victor L. Eichern, wife 
370 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

EIGENAUER, JOHN E. . Second Lieutenant 
Company H, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Rappes, France, 
October 15, 1918. Advancing ahead of his platoon. 
Lieutenant (then Sergeant) Eigenauer engaged two 
enemy machine-gun nests, killing all the gunners. 
He then led his platoon forward until the fire of the 
enemy became so dense that he was obliged to dig 
in. Home address, August Eigenauer, brother, 
2637 Cadot Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

ELICKY, FRANK Private 

Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Greves Farm, France. 
July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers, 
Pvt. Elicky, with eight other soldiers, manned two 
guns of a French battery which had been deserted 
by the French during the unprecedented fire, after 
many casualties had been inflicted on their forces. 
For two hours he remained at his post and poured 
an effective fire into the ranks of the enemy. Home 
address, Mrs. Teresa Elicky, 338 East 73d Street, 
New York City. 

ELKINS, STEPHEN B. . Second Lieutenant 
105th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 
1918. During the operations against the Hinden- 
burg line Lieut. Elkins, with three sergeants, occu- 
pied an outpost position in advance of the line, 
which was attacked by a superior force of the enemy. 
He so directed his smal detachment that he suc- 
ceeded in repulsing the attack, killing ten Germans, 
capturing five, and putting the rest of the enemy to 
flight. The bravery and determination displayed 
by this group were an inspiration to all who wit- 
nessed them. Home address, M. A. Elkins, father, 
Eupora, Miss. 

ELLET, MONROE Private 

Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, 
September 12, 1918. Acting as spare cannoner, Pvt. 
Ellet sprang, at a word from his executive officer, to 
act as No. 1 in the supplementary gun crew for the 
first piece, whose entire crew were casualties. He 
assisted in laying aside the dead and wounded, and 
continued in the service of his piece until the bar- 
rage was captured. Home address, William Ellet, 
father, Huntington, Ind. 



ELLINGTON, JAMES M. . First Lieutenant 
120th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 
1918. Severely wounded in an attack he refused 
to stop for first aid, leading his men forward under 
heavy fire. When after several hours fighting, he 
was ordered to the rear by his battalion com- 
mander, he returned to the front line after having 
his wound dressed, directing the work of reorgan- 
izing his command and consolidating the position 
that had been won. Home address, James M. 
Ellington, father, Oxford, N. C. 

ELLIOT, CLARK R. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Deceased. 26th Infantry. He promptly and 
courageously took command of the men of the 
front lines at a critical stage of the engagement near 
Soissons, France, July 21, 1918, and while leading 
them forward in a successful attack was himself 
killed. Next of kin, Mrs. C. R. Elliot, wife, 191 
Gates Avenue, Springfield, Mass. 

ELLIOTT, CHARLES G Sergeant 

Company M, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Preny, France, November 
5, 1918. While leading a patrol in front of his com- 
pany sector on November 5, 1918, Sergt. Elliott 
and another member of hia patrol were wounded, 
when heavy machine-gun fire was encountered. 
However, he retained command of the patrol, took 
care of the wounded man, and reported to his com- 
pany commander the results of the patrol before he 
would be evacuated. Home address, Mrs. Dora 
Elliott, 1009 Lincoln Street, Elmira. N. Y. 

ELLIOTT, ROBERT P. . . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service, 96th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Olizy, France, 
October 27, 1918. Lieut. Elliott flew in a formation 
over the enemy's lines on a bombing expedition. 
Attacked by a greatly superior number of enemy 
pursuit planes, his aileron controls soon shot away, 
Lieut. Elliott continued to pilot his machine and 
give protection to his comrades. When his observer 
was seriously wounded, Lieut. Elliott left, the forma- 
tion at great risk to himself, and with a disabled ma- 
chine made a safe landing. Home address, J. M. 
Elliott, father. First National Bank, Los Angeles, 
Cal. 

ELLIS. GEORGE L Sergeant 

Company M, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brieulles, France, November 
4, 1918. While his regiment was trying to force a 
crossing over the Meuse River, Sergt. Ellis swam 
and saved the lives of two of his comrades who had 
become exhausted in the cold water. Next of kin, 
G. S. Ellis, father, Milltown, Ga. 

ELLIS, HERBERT J. . . First Lieutenant 

30th Brigade, Tank Corps. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918. He set a conspicuous example of 
daring and disregard of personal safety throughout 
the advance toward Montfaucon. Standing up in 
the open under fire from enemy snipers and ma- 
chine-guns, he directed the engineers in the work, 
of clearing a path for the tanks. Single-handed he 
routed a sniper who was harassing the engineers 
engaged in this work. With a French officer he en- 
tered the Bois de Cuisy in advance and assisted in 
putting out of action seven Germans who were 
hindering the advance. Home address, Mrs. Her- 
bert J. Ellis, wife, 1037 Wootcruff Avenue, Toledo, 
Ohio. 

ELLIS, NATHANIEL WATSON . . . 

First Lieutenant 

117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Montbrehain, France, October 7, 1918. 
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chine-gun fire, Lieut. Ellis rushed forward alone, in 
the face of direct machine-gun fire, to an enemy 
machine-gun nest 60 yards in advance of his pla- 
toon and by the eiTective use of his pistol killed five 
of the enemy and captured 26 prisoners, together 
with the machine-gun. Although he had been 
seriously wounded in two places while advancing, 
he held the position until his platoon came up. 
Home address, Mrs. Bruner Ellis, wife, Tellico 
Plains, Tenn. 

ELLSWORTH, BRADFORD . . . Captain 
308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near La Besace, France, November 5, 1918. 
He displayed great courage by leading a mounted 
reconnaissance patrol a kilometer in advance of our 
lines, developed the enemy's line by drawing fire 
from his machine-guns, and remained under this 
heavy machine-gun fire until the emplacement had 
been located. Home address, Mrs. Juliet Innes 
Ellsworth, wife, 145 East 62d Street, New York 
City. 

ELMER, CLARENCE G. . Second Lieutenant 
9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Belval Bois des Dames, France, Novem- 
ber 2, 1918. When he was asked to send out a 
squad in advance of the line under heavy machine- 
gun fire to enfilade enemy artillery, Lieut. Elmer 
asked for and received permission to lead the party, 
and by his bravery and coolness succeeded in driv- 
ing the enemy gunners away from their guns. Home 
address, Henry Elmer, father, Shannon, 111. 

ELMES, CHESTER H. . Second Lieutenant 
114th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Verdun, France, October 12-18, 1918. 
Though suffering from a painful wound in the head 
and ordered to the rear, he reluctantly left his pla- 
toon and in spite of weakness carried a wounded 
soldier under heavy shell fire to a dressing station 
500 yards away. Home address, Guy H. Elmes, 
10 Highland Street, Concord Junction, Mass. 

ELPERN, BENJAMIN D . . . . Corporal 
Company E, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Jualgonne, France, July 23-26, 
1918. Corporal Elpern volunteered and carried 
messages under hazardous circumstances when 
wire communication had been entirely destroyed 
by the intense shell fire. He also rendered timely 
aid in guiding parties bringing up food and am- 
munition. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Elpern, 
mother, 300 Ludwig Street, Greensburg, Pa. 

ELSEA, ALBERT E Sergeant 

Company B, 129th Machine Gun Battalion. 
While acting as machine-gun leader near Hilsen- 
first, France, July 6, 1918, he was wounded in the 
face by a bursting shell, but continued to direct his 
men until attack ended, and then insisted on walk- 
ing to a dressing station. Home address, J. D. 
Elsea, father, R. F. D. No. 1, Lamar, Mo. 

ELSWORTH, EDWARD, Jr. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 6th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Claires Chenes Woods, 
France, October 20, 1918. When two machine-gun 
nests were holding up the advance of his company, 
Lieut. Elsworth took three soldiers and by daring 
and skillful maneuvering captured both guns. Later 
in the same day Lieut. Elsworth charged anothei 
machine-gun nest and was killed. Next of kin, Ed- 
ward Elsworth, father, 50 East 58th Street, New 
York, N. Y. 

ELY, EARNEST E. . . Sergeant (First Class) 
Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade, Tank 
Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action in the 
Aire Valley, France, September 26 and October 12, 
1918. Sergt. Ely worked for five days and nights 



under intense shell fire to establish signal commu- 
nications. While engaged in this work he was 
gassed and carried to a dressing station unconscious. 
On regaining consciousness he escaped from the 
dressing station, returned to his post, and continued 
to work for 12 hours more until he was gassed for a 
second time. Home address, Mrs. A. W. Ely, 
mother, 523 East Twenty-sixth Street, Portland, 
Ore. 

EMERSON, HARLOW B. . . . Corporal 

Company K, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 
1918. Early in the attack on Hill 212, Corpl. Em- 
erson was severely wounded but continued to lead 
his squad in advance until ordered to the rear, hav- 
ing successfully reached the objective, he adminis- 
tered first-aid to a number of his wounded com- 
rades, fearlessly exposing himself to further danger 
in the performance of this voluntary work. Home 
address, Mrs. Jessie Murray, sister, 1725 Lapeer 
Street, Saginaw, Mich. 

EMERSON, WILLARD I. . . . Captain 

311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Grand Pre, France, November 1, 1918. 
Capt. (then Lieut.) Emerson displayed remarkable 
gallantry and leadership during the fighting north 
of Grand-Pr6, when the line of his regiment was the 
pivot for the advance of the army. He personally 
led his company around machine-gun nests, fre- 
quently going out with selected patrols for the pur- 
pose of bombing out enemy machine gunners. 
When the commanding officer of the company on 
his left was incapacitated, Capt. Emerson at 
once took command of the company and maneu- 
vered it with his own. By this example in undergo- 
ing hardships during the advance he sustained the 
morale of his men and inspired them to valiant 
combat. Home address. Dr. Alfred Emerson, 
father, 955 Madison Avenue, New York City. 

EMERY, DONALD . . Private (First Class) 
Medical Department, 107th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Dickebusch, 
France, August 22, 1918. Displaying an absolute 
disregard of danger in caring for wounded under 
shell and rifle fire and a continuous cheerfulness 
under trying conditions, his courageous example 
was inspiring to his comrades. Home address, Col. 
Curtis S. Emery, father, 15 Prospect Street, New- 
port, Vt. 

EMORY, GERMAN H. H Major 

Deceased. 320th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sommerance, France, No- 
vember 1, 1918. After advancing to the north 
slope of the Ravine Aux Pierres through heavy ma- 
chine-gun and shell fire, Maj. Emory's battalion 
was momentarily held up by a very intense ma- 
chine-gun fire. He was killed while personally 
directmg the attack and encouraging his troops, 
moving back and forth in front of the Une in plain 
view of the enemy and under direct machine-gun 
fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Lucy Stump Emory, 48 
West Biddle Street, Baltimore, Md. 

ENDICOTT, BURTIS A Private 

Company C, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Trugny, France, July 22, 
1918. After five runners had been shot down trying 
to get through a heavy artillery barrage with a mes- 
sage to the battalion commander, he volunteered to 
carry the same message over the same route and 
succeeded. For the following act of extraordinary 
heroism in action near Marcheville, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918, Pvt. Endicott is awarded a bronze 
oak leaf cluster to be worn with the distinguished- 
service cross. While isolated from the rest of his 
platoon and under violent machine-gun and artillery 
fire, Pvt. Endicott was wounded in the arm by a 
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returned to duty and continued in the fight until 
again wounded. Home address, Mr. Samuel J. 
Endicott, father. Ridgeway, 111. 

ENDLER, FRANK Private 

Company D, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fontaine, France, Novem- 
ber 8, 1918. Pvt. Endler, while preceding his pla- 
toon in an advance met two German machine-gun 
groups, and by his rifle fire and accurate informa- 
tion, made it possible for that flank of his company 
to advance. During the engagement he saved many 
lives by carrying valuable information to his com- 
pany commander through heavy machine-gun fire, 
Next of kin, Mrs. Ehzabeth Endler, Avella, Pa. 

ENGEL, WILLIAM F Sergeant 

Company H, 2d Battalion, 5th Regiment of 
Marines. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. After 
locating a macliine-gun nest, Sergt. Engel destroyed 
one of the guns and returned to our lines with valu- 
able information concerning the location of the ma- 
chine-gun nest. Home address, Mrs. Charlotte A. 
Engel, wife, Berea, Ohio. 

ENGLE, JOSEPH C Sergeant 

Company D, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Although himself wounded, he con- 
tinued to lead the advance of his platoon and, 
when it was held up by fire from an enemy machine- 
gun nest, he advanced against it alone, bombed it, 
and thus allowed a resumption of the advance. 
Home address, Mrs. Lydia Engle, mother, 553 
South Park Way, Memphis, Tenn. 

ENGLISH, LEE M. . . . First Lieutenant 
Dental Corps, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
tember 29, 1918. Although he had received a very 
painful wound two days previous, he remained on 
duty at an aid station under heavy shell fire until it 
was completely destroyed and many of the inmates 
and attendants killed or wounded. He assisted in 
caring for these wounded and directing their evac- 
uation and then dressed the wounded on the field 
until an aid station could be located farther to the 
rear. Home address, Mrs. Lee M. English, wife, 
Freeport, Ohio. 

ENGLISH, MATH L Captain 

Deceased. Tank Corps. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cheppy, France, September 
26, 1918. During the attack on Cheppy, Capt. 
English dismounted from his tank and, under 
heavy machine-gun fire, personally supervised the 
cutting of a passage for his tanks through three 
hostile trenches. For the following act of extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, 
October 4, 1918, Capt. Enghsh is awarded a bar, to 
be worn with the distinguished-service cross. Capt. 
English left his tank under heavy maclaine-gun and 
artillery fire to make a personal reconnaissance, in 
the course of which he was killed. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Math L. Enghsh, wife. Fort Casey, Wash. 

ENOCHS, REX P. . . . First Lieutenant 
60th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the Bois de Bon Vaux, France, September 
16-17, 1918; near Bois de Rappes, France, October 
15-16, 1918, and in the Murvaux Valley, France, 
November 6, 1918. In the Bois de Bon Vaux, 
Lieut. Enochs displayed exceptional bravery in 
maintaining liaison between his battaUon and ad- 
joining units under heavy artillery and machine- 
gun fire. On October 15-16, he was part of a small 
detachment which advanced to the objective sev- 
eral kilometers beyond the other troops, being com- 
pletely cut off by the enemy. During the night 
Lieut. Enochs led patrols and personally overcame 



enemy machine-gunners. On November 6, this 
officer maintained haison system in advance of our 
troops despite enemy machine-gun fire from the 
front and flanks. Home address, John W. Enochs, 
father, Carhsle, Ind. 

ENRIGHT, HAROLD W Private 

Company I, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Brieulles, France, 
September 28, 1918. Pvt. Enright charged an 
enemy machine-gun nest which was inflicting heavy 
losses upon our troops and delayed the advance. 
He wounded the gunner and captured the gun, 
thereby enabUng our advance to continue. Home 
address, John Enright, Box 541, Warren, 111. 

EPLER, CHARLES E Private 

Company A, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, August 
8, 1918. After several unsuccessfid attempts to 
silence an enemy machine-gun nest had been made. 
Private Epler and another soldier volunteered to 
put the nest out of action. His companion was kil- 
led, but Private Epler succeeded in throwing 
grenades into the nest, setting fire to the ammu- 
nition boxes with which it was surrounded killing 
several of the crew and stopping the fire of the gun. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary Epler, mother,; Day- 
ton, Ohio. 

EPLEY, BRUCE Sergeant 

Company M, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Frapelle, France, August 17, 
1918. Rather than ask another to undertake so 
dangerous a mission, Sergt. Epley himself cut the 
enemy's wire under heavy bombardment and led 
his section to its objective. Later, in the absence of 
his platoon commander, he a.ssumed command of 
his platoon and directed the consolidation of its 
position. He then crossed an open field under 
heavy machine-gun fire to locate another platoon 
which had become lost, found the remnants of the 
platoon, which he reorganized and led to the ob- 
jective. Though he had been seriously gassed, this 
soldier continued on duty throushout the three 
days' bombardment, refusing to be evacuated until 
he was ordered to the rear. Next of kin, David 
Newport, Tenn. 

EPPIHEIMER, ELMER L. . . . Sergeant 
Company I, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroisna in action near Fismes, France, August 4, 
1918. Volunteering as runner on a most hazardous 
mission across a ruined bridge, Sergt. Eppiheimer, 
after successfully malcing the crossing, again offered 
to recross to inform our batteries that their barrage 
was falling short. When he had reached the middle 
of the bridge an enemy shell exploded, throwing him 
into the river and slightly wounding him. He com- 
pleted his journey by swimming and delivered his 
message without delay. Home address, Mrs. Elmer 
L. Eppiheimer, wife, R. D. Route B, West Chester, 
Pa. 

ERB, DANIEL Private 

Company D, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the village of Dun-sur-Meuse, 
France, November 5, 1918. Having become sepa- 
rated from the remainder of his company, Pvt. Erb 
discovered and captured single-handed a hostile 
machine-gun crew. Taking his prisoners to a dug- 
out near by, he found 48 more Germans, whom he 
also disarmed. Home address, Alvin Bortz, friend, 
R. F. D. 1, Emma, Pa. 

ERKENBRACK, HARRY B. . . . Private 
9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Medeah Ferme, France, October 30, 1918. 
As a runner, Pvt. Erkenbrack proved himself a 
fearless soldier by maintaining liaison for his battal- 
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shell fire. He was always at the front when called 
upon for dangerous missions, and he carried them 
out with the greatest gallantry. Home address, 
Joseph E. Erkenbrack, father, Quincy, Wash. 

ERWIN, WILLIAM P. . . First Lieutenant 
A. S. S. R. C, Air Service, Ist Aero Squadron. 
For extraordinary heroism in action in the Chateau- 
Thierry and St. Mihiel salients, France. Lieut. 
Erwin, with Second Lieut. Byrne E. Baucom, ob- 
server, by a long period of faithful and heroic opera- 
tions, set an inspiring example of courage 
and devotion to duty to his entire squadron. 
Throughout the Chateau-Thierry actions, in June 
and July, 1918, he flew under the worst weather 
conditions and successfully carried out his missions 
in the face of heavy odds. In the St. Mihiel sector, 
September 12 to 15, 1918, he repeated his previous 
courageous work. He flew as low as 50 feet from 
the ground behind the enemy's lines, harrassing 
German troops with machine-gun fire and subject- 
ing himself to attack from ground batteries, ma- 
chine-guns, and rifles. He twice drove off enemy 
planes which were attempting to destroy an Amer- 
ican observation balloon. On September 12 and 13, 
1918, he flew at extremely low altitudes and carried 
out infantry contact patrols successfully. Again on 
September 12 he attacked a German battery, 
forced the crew to abandon it, shot off of his horse a 
German officer who was trying to escape, drove the 
cannoneers to their dugouts, and kept them there 
until the infantry could come up and capture them. 
For the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
action near Sedan, France, November 5, 1918, 
Lieut. Erwin is awarded an Oak Leaf Cluster to be 
worn with the Distinguished-Service Cross. Against 
the advice of experienced officers he undertook a 
reconnaissance flight in the face of atmospheric 
conditions that rendered flying most dangerous. 
In order that his observer might gain the necessary 
information, he was forced to fly at a perilously low 
altitude, and was subject to continuous anti-air- 
craft and rifle fire. When information gained on 
the flight had been dropped at division headquar- 
ters, he circled and returned over the enemy lines, 
although on the first reconnaissance mission his 
plane had been repeatedly hit by bullets. Pene- 
trating far into enemy territory, he maneuvered 
most sldllfully, and with shells bursting near him, 
flew low while his observer poured deadly fire upon 
machine-gun nests that had been holding up the 
advance of our troops. When his machine was 
crippled by enemy fire, he displayed exceptional 
skill in effecting a landing upon rocky land within 
the enemy lines. With his observer, he beat off 
repeated enemy attacks and fought his way back to 
the American lines, with information of vital im- 
portance to our troops. Home address, W. A. 
Erwin, father, 814 Fine Arts Building, Chicago, 111. 

ESCUDIER, ETIENNE . . First Lieutenant 
79th Infantry, French Army. Attached to 59th 
Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action in 
the Bois De Brieulle, France, September 29, 1918. 
Though he was not required to do so by the duties 
of his position, Lieut. Escudier volunteered to as- 
certain the sourse of an extremely heavy artillery 
fire, which was being directed upon the American 
infantry. In accomplishing this mission he exposed 
himself to heavy shell and machine-gun fire for 
three hours and secured accurate information, dis- 
playing absolute fearlessness and indifference to his 
own personal safety. Home address, Paul Escudier, 
father, 2 J Rue Moncey, Paris, France. 

ESPY, ROBERT .... First Lieutenant 
167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Courpoil, France, July 26, 1918. While 
making a reconnaissance of his position 200 yards in 
front of our lines, Lieut. Espy noticed the enemy 
preparing a counterattack. Taking an automatic 
rifle from a dead gunner's hands he alone, although 



twice wounded, opened fire on them, breaking up 
the attack and inflicting severe losses on their ranks. 
Home address, J. C. Espy, father, Abbeville, Ala. 

ESSER, JOSEPH F Corporal 

Company H, 319th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Imecourt, France, November 
1st, 1918. When his company was held up by 
enemy machine-gun fire. Corporal Esser, having no 
rifle grenades, searched about with disregard for his 
own safety until he found two, with which he boldly 
attacked the enemy, causing the surrender of two 
hundred Germans. Home address, Michael Esser, 
father, Springdale, Pa. 

ESTE, J. DICKINSON. . . First Lieutenant 
13th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Chambley, France, 
September 13, 1918. He was leading an offensive 
patrol of five machines when a formation of seven 
enemy single-seaters approached the patrol from 
above. Although outnumbered and in a verj' dis- 
advantageous position, he did not hesitate to lead 
his patrol to the attack. Through the combat which 
followed he fought with the greatest bravery, in 
spite of the fact that he was himself attacked by two 
enemy planes, wh ch fired at his at point-blank 
range from the rear and above. By his skill and 
courage he was able to keep his formation together, 
and they succeeded in shooting down three of the 
enemy planes, of which h himself destroyed one 
and drove down another out of control. Home ad- 
dress, Charles Este, Jr., Wedemer, Bldg., Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

ESTEP, ISAAC Private 

Company C, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near La Fontaine su Croncq Farm, 
France, November 4, 1918. Being on duty as 
stretcher bearer, he displayed exceptional gallantry 
and disregard of danger to self in removing wounded 
from a field swept so by mach ne-gun fire that the 
ordinary man would have felt justified in leaving 
them until the storm had abated. Of the five men 
engaged in this work, one was killed and Pvt. Estep 
and one other wounded, while the clothing and 
equipment of all were riddled by bullets. Home ad- 
dress, Thomas Estep, father, Clinchport, Va. 

ETHIER, RALPH Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 361st Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, 
September 26, 1918. Sergt. Ethier, who was in 
charge of the signal section attached to the attack- 
ing battaUon, displayed remarkable coolness and 
disregard for personal danger in bringing the battal- 
ion telephone line through heavy artillery and ma- 
chine-gun fire to the ridge which was being attacked, 
and there establishing communication with regi- 
mental headquarters. Home address, Dan Ethier, 
14 South Date Street, Toppenish, Wash. 

ETIENNE, EUGENE .... Lieutenant 
350th Tank Company, French Army. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, 
October 4, and 5, 1918. Lieutenant Etienne person- 
ally located a point at which the tanks could cross 
the stream and then remained at this point under 
the heavy enemy artillery and machine-gun fire 
until all the tanks had struggled across. He then 
led the section in the successful attack on the Bois 
de la Morine, where the tanks destroyed the enemy 
machine-gun nests and allowed the American In- 
fantry to reach the objective. 

EVANS, CHARLES H Private 

Company B, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Bois de Brieulles, France, 
September 26, 1918. When his company was held 
up by heavy enemy machine-gun fire. Private Evans 
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tense fire and captured the enemy machine-gun 
nest, from which the fire had been coming, killing 
two of the enemy and capturing three prisoners 
with their machine gun. Home address, Wallace 
Evans, father, Panora, la. 

EVANS, EDWIN V. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 23, 
1918. When his battalion was forced to fall back 
before heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, Lieut. 
Evans led six runners in an attack on an enemy ma- 
chine-gun nest. They had progressed about 200 
yards ahead of the line when this officer, who was in 
advance of his men, was instantly killed just as he 
reached the machine-gun nest. Next of kin, John 
G. Evans, 205 Steele Street, Frankfort, Ky. 

EVANS, G. R Private 

Company H, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Aigremont, France, 
July 15, 1918. Private Evans, a runner, frequently 
exposed himself to heavy artillery fire in carrying 
messages for his battalion commander. Home ad- 
dress, Thomas Evans, father, Route No. 2, Lebo, 
Kans. 

EVANS, GEORGE R. . . ' . . . Private 
Company F, 322d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grimaucourt, France, No- 
vember 10, 1918. Pvt. Evans repeatedly carried 
messages through very heavy artillery and machine- 
gun fire and at one time successfully carried a 
wounded comrade through an intense barrage to a 
first-aid station. Home address, Mrs. Liddie 
Evans, mother. La Pine, Ala. 

EVANS, PLUMMER Private 

Deceased. Company D, 111th Machine Gun 
Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Verdun, France, October 11, 1918. Disre- 
garding his own personal safety, Pvt. Evans volun- 
teered to assist in aiding his wounded comrades, 
leaving his place of safety, during an intense bom- 
bardment. While performing thiS meritorious 
work, he himself was killed. Next of kin, Nelson 
Evans, father, Soldier, Ky. 

EVANS, RODERICK Corporal 

Company G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Hill No. 240, Exermont, 
France, October 6, 1918. After Corporal Evans 
had been wounded and sent to the dressing station, 
he voluntarily returned to the front line and led his 
platoon in action until he was wounded a second 
time. Home address, Thomas B. Evans, father, 
302 East Liberty Street, Girard, Ohio. 

EVANS, WILLIAM C Private 

Sanitary Detachment, 306th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bazoches, 
France, August 27-28, 1918. This soldier showed 
extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty by 
attending the wounded without rest or relief, under 
heavy shell fire, until he fell unconscious from ex- 
haustion. He remained at work for two days and a 
half under circumstances which called for the great- 
est determination and courage. Home address. 
Riverside, Calif. 

EVENSON, ELMER Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 128th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
France, August 30, 1918. Sergt. Evenson volun- 
tarily made five trips in front of the line, under in- 
tense machine-gun and artillery fire, and brought in 
five wounded men, who had been left in an exposed 
position after a withdrawal of the line. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Edward Evenson, mother, Elkhorn, Wis. 



EVERSON, LUDWIG L. . First Lieutenant 

Deceased. 129th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Argonne 
Forest, France, September 26, 1918. Meeting with 
stubborn resistance from the enemy, he reorganized 
scattered personnel from other units, attached 
them to his platoon and continued to advance. 
When mortally wounded, he refused all assist- 
ance, ordering his detachment forward. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Mabel Everson, Crestline, Kansas. 

EYLER, WILLIAM H. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
France, August 2, 1918. Never faltering in his ad- 
vance during the attack on the hill commanding 
Marceuil-en-Dole, and disregarding all personal dan- 
ger, he led his company forward through heavy fire 
until he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. William H. 
Eyler, wife, Paulding, Ohio. 

FAATZ, STEPHEN R Private 

Battery A, 120th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, south of 
Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. When the men of 
his battery position had been ordered to shelter on 
account of enemy shelling, Pvt. Faatz, in company 
with two other men, rescued a French soldier from 
drowning in a stream. The act was performed while 
the valley was filled with mustard gas. Home ad- 
dress, John B. Faatz, father, 172 Wisconsin Street, 
Milwaukee, Wis. 

FAGA, WILLIAM H Sergeant 

76th Company, 6tb Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
July 19, 1918. He attacked and captured a machine 
gun that was inflicting losses on the American lines. 
In addition, he volunteered and successfully de- 
livered messages of great importance to his bat- 
talion commander through a machine-gun and ar- 
tillery barrage. For the following act of extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Ardennes, France, 
November 1, 1918, Sergeant Faga is awarded a 
bronze oak leaf Cluster, to be worn with the dis- 
tinguished-service cross awarded him September 
18, 1918. Just as he was to be evacuated to the 
rear because of severe wounds. Sergeant Faga saw 
that his platoon was without a commander, both 
leaders having become casualties. Returning to 
the lines he assumed command for the remainder 
of the attack, successfully accomplishing his mis- 
sion. Home addres, Mrs. Mary Faga, mother, 
1134 North Franklin Street, Chicago, 111. 

FAHEY, JOSEPH H Sergeant 

Company B, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vieville-en-Hay, France, 
September 26, 1918. Sergt. Fahey made three at- 
tempts to silence several machine-guns which had 
held up his platoon. He retired only after he had 
been wounded and his companions killed or wound- 
ed. Home address, Mrs. Margaret Fahey, mother, 
42 Fulton Street, Medford, Mass. 

FAISON, JAMES K Private 

Medical Detachment, 118th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, 
France, October 13-17, 1918. During the advance 
in the vicinity of Vaux-Andigny, Pvt. James K. 
Faison for four days and four nights worked un- 
ceasingly dressing the wounded and gave them food 
and water. On five different occasions, he went out 
over ground swept by enemy shell and machine-gun 
fire to rescue the wounded, at times within 100 
yards and in direct view of the enemy positions. 
Home address, Dana Crossland, brother-in-law, 
Bennettsville, S. C. 

FALKINBERG, EDWIN A. . . . Private 
Medical Detachment, 311th Infantry. For ex- 



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traordinary heroism in action near Chevieres, 
France, October 21, 1918. Pvt. Falkinberg re- 
mained on duty continuously for four hours, ad- 
ministering aid to wounded men under heavy shell 
fire. Finding that he could not properly work while 
wearing hi-s gaa mask, he removed it, although many 
gas shells were bursting in his vicinity. After being 
gassed he continued to work for an hour until all 
the wounded were attended. Home address, Mrs. 
EUzabeth Van Meter, sister, 411 Friends Avenue, 
Camden, N. J. 

FALLAW, THOMAS H Captain 

167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, Octo- 
ber 16, 1918. In the attack on the Cote de Chatillon 
seeing that the entire advance was being held up in 
an open field by heavy machine-gun fire from the 
edge of the woods, Capt. Fallaw personally organ- 
ized a detachment and led it in a rush on the woods 
under heavy fire, making a daring and vigorous at- 
tack on the enemy machine-gun nests, clearing the 
edge of the woods, capturing prisoners and inflict- 
ing severe losses on the enemy. Through this gal- 
lant act Capt. Fallaw gained the final objective 
with a minimum loss to his command, and set an 
inspiring example of disregard for personal safety 
and devotion to duty. Next of kin, Mrs. R. H. 
Fallaw, mother, Opelika, Ala. 

FARBER, LLOYD Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 353d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, 
France, November 2, 1918. He displayed excep- 
tional bravery in three times carrying messages 
through severe artillery barrages. Home address, 
Mrs. E. E. Farber, mother, Hoxie, Kan. 

FARMER, JAMES B Corporal 

Company L, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, Aug. 30, 
1918, and in the Argonne sector, France, Oct. 8, 
1918. During the attack near Soissons on Aug. 30, 
Corporal Farmer led his squad through a downpour 
of shell and machine-gun fire. After the attack he 
worked in the face of machine-gun fire assisting 
and carrying the wounded from the field. On Oct. 
8, while on a reconnoitering party, three of his 
men were killed and two wounded. He carried 
the two wounded men back to safety in the face of 
machine-gun fire. Home address, James B. Farmer, 
father, Radford, Va. 

FARMER, WILLIAM R . . . . Secretary 
Y. M. C. A., Attached Third Battalion, 5th 
Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 
4, 1918. Secretary Farmer voluntarily established 
an advanced dressing station under enemy machine- 
gun and artillery fire. He continued to render 
first aid until forced back by a threatened counter- 
attack, at which time he personally assisted two 
seriously wounded men to the First Aid Station, 
then returning to the line and remaining with the 
unit until it was relieved. Home address, Gladys, 
Va. 

FARRANT, OLIVER C Sergeant 

6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the attack on Tigny, France, 
July 19, 1918. He led his section with remarkable 
coolness and courage in the advance under heavy 
fire of machine guns and artillery. He was severely 
wounded but continued to advance, thereby set- 
ting such an inspiring example to the men that they 
routed the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Emily C. 
Farrant, mother, Dorchester, Mass. 

FARRELL, EDWARD J Private 

Company A, 102d Infantry. On the night of 
February 28, 1918, on the Chemin des Dames sec- 



tor, France, this soldier voluntarily obtained per- 
mission to run through enemy fire to assist a com- 
rade who had been wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary Reug, sister, 1000 Broad Street, Hartford, 
Conn. 

FARRELL, JOHN J Private 

Deceased. Company B, 354th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Remonville, 
France, November 1, 1918. When the combat 
group of which he was a member was held up by 
machine-gun fire of the enemy, Pvt. Farrell left the 
group and, crawling around to the flank of the nest, 
charged with his bayonet. The enemy surrendered 
and his comrades took the gun, after which the ad- 
vance continued. Pvt. Farrell was so seriously 
wounded during the combat that he died before he 
could be removed from the field. Next of kin, 
Frank Delvin, 36 Spring Street, Paterson, N. J. 

FARST, LAROY Private 

Deceased. Company K, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, 
October 8, 1918. Making his way forward under 
unusually heavy shell fire, Pvt. Farst crawled to 
within 7.5 yards of the enemy's hnea to bring in his 
wounded platoon commander. In attempting this 
heroic mission Private Farst was killed. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Jennie Farst, mother. New Madison, 
Oliio. 

FARWELL, GEORGE W Major 

Deceased. 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
28-29, 1918. He displayed exceptional personal 
bravery in leading his command to the capture of 
enemy positions near Gesnes, France, September 
28-29, 1918. In each of these actions his troops were 
subjected to heavy artillery bombardment and 
machine-gun fire, but due to his coolness and the 
inspiration of his personal leadership and bravery, 
his battalion in each instance captured and held 
the positions attacked. Home address, Mrs. G. D. 
Farwell, 3209 North 28th Street, Tacoma, Wash. 

FARWELL, WREY G. . . . Commander 
Medical Corps U. S. N. Attached to 6th Regi- 
ment, U. S. M. C. On June 6, 1918, he voluntarily 
exceeded the demand of duty by personally super- 
vising the evacuation of his wounded commanding 
officer across a field under heavy fire of machine- 
guns and snipers. Home address. Captain William 
G. Farwell, M. C, U. S. N., The Northumberiand, 
Washington, D. C. 

FAUST, JOHN W Sergeant 

Machine Gun Company, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
October 22, 1918. After all the officers of his com- 
pany had been wounded, Sergt. Faust (then corpo- 
ral) assumed command, and with great courage and 
bravery organized a detachment, recapturing two of 
his machine guns that had fallen to the enemy in a 
counterattack earUer in the day. Next of kin, T. W. 
Faust, father, R. F. D. No. 2, Lexington, N. C. 

FAY, JOHN H Captain 

8th Machine Gun Battalion, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. At Chateau-Thierry, on June 6, 1918, he dis- 
pjayed extraordinary heroism in the disposition of 
his machine guns under particularly difficult con- 
ditions. Opposed by superior forces, his utter in- 
difference to personal danger furnished an example 
which inspired his men to success. Home address, 
Mrs. Anna T. Fay, wife, 2424 South Rosewood 
Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

FAZLER, ROBERT . . Private (First Class) 

Company L, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 

heroism in action in Grand-PrI, France, October 22, 

1918. Aft«r delivering a message to his battalion 



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headquarters, passing through the mam street of 
Grand-Pr6, which was being enaaded by a terntic 
enemy fire, Pvt. Fazler went to the rescue of a com- 
rade who had fallen under the direct fire and obser- 
vation of the enemy, notwithstanding the warning 
that to go to the man's aid would mean certain 
death to him. He gave the wounded man first-aid 
treatment and successfully carried him to a place of 
safety. Home address, Mrs. Elsie Snable, sister, 
36J/2 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, N. J. 

FEATHERS, EARL H Sergeant 

Medical Detachment, 9th Machine Gun Battal- 
ion For extraordinary heroism in action near Boia 
de 'Cunel, France, October 12-15, 1918. Sergt. 
Feathers, with utter disregard of his personal safety, 
voluntarily made five trips into No Man s Land 
under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, bring- 
ing in wounded. On another occasion he went 
through a barrage in order to replenish the front 
line medical supply. Home address, Harry T. 
Feathers, Dover Plains, N. Y. 

FEB, ELMER E Private 

Company F, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
1918. He advanced on machine-gun snipers on the 
Paris-Soissons road, showing exceptional bravery 
by reaching the machine-gun and killing the snipers 
with hand grenades and automatic rifle. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Elmer Feb, mother, 4054 Garfield Ave- 
nue, St. Louis, Mo. 

FEEGAL, JOHN R. . . . First Lieutenant 
102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Vaux, France, July 20, 1918. When his 
company was held up by a machine-gun he went 
ahead under fire alone and killed the machine-gun 
operator with his pistol, thereby enabling his com- 
pany to continue the advance. Home address, 
Mrs. Carrie Feegal, wife, 31 Park street, Meriden, 
Conn. 

FEIGLE, WILLIAM M Sergeant 

Headquarters, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, 
France, November 10, 1918. While an ammunition 
train was passing through a town, one of the trucks 
was struck by a shell and set on fire. The blazing 
truck was abandoned, and, knowing that it would 
soon explode and kill all those in the vicinity, 
Sergt. Feigle jumped on the truck and drove it to 
the outskirts of the town, thereby saving the lives 
of at least 35 people. Home address, Charles Fei- 
gle, friend, 2405M P Street, Galveston, Texas. 

FEINBERG. HIRCHE J Private 

Deceased. Medical Detachment, 4th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, 
France, October 6, 1918. After all the officers had 
noncommissioned officers of the company to which 
he was attached had become casualties, with the 
exception of the company commander, Pvt. Fein- 
berg voluntarily assisted in reorganizing the com- 
pany and holding the men together, continually 
going up and down along the line under the severe 
enemy fire until he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Senie Feinberg, wife, 34 Avenue De Couberoie, 
Asnieres, Seine, France. 

FELAND, LOGAN Colonel 

U. S. M. C. During the operations at Bois de 
Belleau, June 6-14, 1918, he distinguished himself 
by his energy, courage, and disregard for personal 
safety in voluntarily leading troops into action 
through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. His 
efforts contributed largely to our successes at this 
point. Home address, Washington, D. C. 

FELITTO, CARMINE Corporal 

Company D, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 



heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 
4, 1918. When his platoon leader and a small de- 
tachment of men were surrounded by the enemy 
and subjected to a terrific artillery and machine- 
gun fire, Corpl. FeUtto volunteered and brought a 
message from his Ueutenant to the company com- 
mander, bravely making his way through the enemy 
lines, despite the fact that he had seen other men 
killed while making the attempt. He brought the 
first message from the detachment, which had been 
cut off from the company for 18 hours. Home ad- 
dress, Pasquale Felitto, father, 130 Baxter Street, 
New York City. 

FENTON, NEAL D Corporal 

Deceased. Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 9, 1918. Corpl. Fenton volun- 
teered and went forward in the face of direct con- 
centrated machine-gun fire to the rescue of a 
wounded man. He was killed while attempting this 
rescue. Next of kin, Clarence T. Fenton, 622 West 
B Street, Hutchinson, Kansas. 

FENWICK, EDWARD G Private 

Unit 517, U. S. Ambulance Service, attached to 
French Army. On the morning of June 7, 1918, near 
Abeele, France, after having suffered severe injur- 
ies, with no thought of himself, he walked some 
distance to camp and procured assistance for the 
three wounded soldiers whom he had removed from 
his car after it had been struck by a high-explosive 
shell. Home address, E. T. Fenwick, East Falls 
Church, Va. 

FERGUSEN, GEORGE H. . Second Lieutenant 
6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Romagne, France, October 14, 1918. 
After being painfully wounded in the leg early in 
the attack, Lieut. Fergusen continued forward, 
leading his platoon through an unusually heavy 
artillery and machine-gun fire. Later he left a shell 
hole in which he had taken refuge and administered 
first aid to soldiers who had fallen near him, until 
forced to abandon his work because of exhaustion. 
Home address, Mrs. G. F. Fergusen, East Main 
Street, Newark, Del. 

FERGUSON, DOUGALD .... Sergeant 
Machine Gun Company, 126th Infantry. When 
the infantry on his right was held up by fire from an 
enemy machine-gun at Cierges, northeast of Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France, August 1, 1918, he seized a 
rifle and rushed around the flank of the enemy's 
position, bayonetting two of the machine-gun 
crew and shooting the third, thus enabling the in- 
fantry to advance. Home address, Katherine Fer- 
guson, mother, 604 Evans Street, S. E., Grand Rap- 
ids, Mich. 

FERGUSON, EUGENE R. . . . Corporal 
Company G, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montrebeau Woods, France, 
September 29, 1918. It was here on September 29, 
Corporal Otis Heberly was shot through the leg 
by a machine-gun bullet. He fell out in an open 
stretch swept by heavy machine-gun and shell fire. 
It was here that Corporal Eugene Ferguson crawled 
out and started back with him, receiving a machine- 
gun wound through the abdomen while in the act. 
It was here that First Sergeant Clarence Gooch 
and Sergeant Irvin Cowger, disregarding all risks, 
moved out and with a rudely constructed Utter, 
brought him back to safety. For these gallant 
deeds. Corporal Ferguson was awarded the Dis- 
tinguished Service Cross, and Sergeant Gooch 
and Cowger were cited by General Pershing for 
exceptional bravery. Home address, R. A. Fer- 
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FERGUSON, GEORGE L. . . . 

Sergeant (First Class) 
306th Field Signal Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Manhuelles, France, 
November 9, 191S. While making a reconnaissance 
of the enemy's advanced positions, Sergt. Ferguson, 
alone, routed a German machine-gun aquad, who 
were setting up a machine-gun along a road over 
which our troops were advancing. He continued 
the reconnaissance with the battalion commander 
until the latter was fatally wounded, and then as- 
sisted him to a dressing station, being subjected to 
heavy machine-gun fire the entire time. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Minnie H. Ferguson, mother, R. F. D. 
No. 4, Elyria, Ohio. 

FERGUSON, JOHN E Corporal 

Company H, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Samogneux, France, October 
8-29, 191S. Throughout the offensive east of the 
Meuse, near Samogneux, Corpl. Ferguson displayed 
exceptional bravery and endurance as a battalion 
runner, repeatedly carrying important messages 
through intense artillery and machine-gun fire after 
other runners had been killed in traversing the same 
routes. On numerous occasions he alone was re- 
sponsible for the maintenance of both forward and 
rear liaison. Home address, Mrs. Mamie Ferguson, 
wife, 101 West 88th Street, New York City. 



FERGUSON, JOSEPH A. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Company H, 110th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Varennes, 
France, September 26, 1918. Lieut. Ferguson was 
engaged in "mopping up" the town, when he dis- 
covered a considerable force of the enemy coming 
from dugouts and taking up positions in the rear of 
the front line with machine-guns and anti-tank guns 
from which they fired upon the front line and almost 
immediately destroyed five tanks. Realizing at 
once the heavy casualties that might be caused to 
our troops and the impossibility of further advance 
by the front line, with this enemy force in its rear, 
Lieut. Ferguson, on his own initiative, assembled a 
portion of his men, skillfully conducted them to a 
point on the eastern edge of the town, thence tow- 
ards the west, and captured the entire enemy forces, 
consisting of about 20 officers and over 100 men, 
thus enabling the front line to continue its advance. 
For the following act of heroism near Courmont on 
July 30, 1918, Lieut. Ferguson is awarded an oak 
Leaf Cluster to be worn with the Distinguished- 
Service Cross: As he was re-forming his platoon in a 
sunken road after a withdrawal, Lieut. Ferguson 
went forward under enemy machine-gun and sniper 
fire and carried to shelter a severely wounded sol- 
dier. Next of kin, Mrs. Elizabeth Ferguson, wife, 
3715 North 16th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

FERGUSON, LLOYD L Sergeant 

Company L, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brandeville, France, Novem- 
ber 8-9, 1918. After leading his platoon against a 
superior number of the enemy, Sergt. Ferguson was 
wounded and taken to an aid station, where he was 
ordered evacuated. He refused, and rejoined his 
company the following day, and was again wounded 
while advancing at the head of his platoon. Next of 
kin, Harry Ferguson, father, R. F. D. No. 1, Chat- 
field, Minn. 

FERGUSON, WILLIAM J. . . . Corporal 
Company A, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Ville Montrey, 
France, November 10, 1918. Corpl. Ferguson and 
companion went out ahead of the line and silenced a 
macliine-gun which threatened to hold up the ad- 
vance of his company. Home address, J. S. Fer- 
guson, 3207 West 97th Street, Cleveland, Ohio. 



FERRELL, WILLIAM M. . Private (First Class) 
Medical Detachment, 11th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
Novembers, 1918. While rendering first aid under 
terrific fire, Pvt. Ferrell was severely wounded. In 
spite of his injury, he continued to dress the wounds 
of a comrade, after which he helped him back to the 
first-aid station. Even after returning, he displayed 
more interest in the wounds of another than he did 
in caring for his own wounds. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Sallie Ferrell, mother, Ashland, Miss. 

FERRENBACH, LEO C. . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Ansauville, France, July 22, 1918. Lieut. Fer- 
renbach, a balloon observer, was conducting an im- 
portant surveillance of his sector when at an alti- 
tude of 800 meters successive attacks were made 
upon the balloon by enemy planes. This officer re- 
fused to leave his post and continued his work with 
strong enemy patrols hovering above him until one 
of the hostile machines dived and sot fire to the bal- 
loon. After he had jumped in his parachute, the 
burning balloon fell and barely missed him. Lieut. 
Ferrenbaoh immediately reascended while enemy 
patrols were still in the vicinity. Home address, 
Edward J. Ferrenbach, father, 5441 Bartmer Ave- 
nue, St. Louis, Mo. 

FERRY, BRADFORD Private 

Company E, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montagne, France, October 
17, 1918. After three men of his carrying party had 
been wounded and the others scattered by shell fire, 
Pvt. Ferry organized a second detail which he led 
through heavy shell fire to his company kitchen 
cook and returned after dark with rations for the 
men in the front line. Home address, Mrs. Mar- 
garet Ferry, mother, Elkton, Md. 

FESSELMEYER, W. T. . Second Lieutenant 
4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Grand Ballois Farm, France, July 14-15, 
1918. On the night of July 14-15 Lieut. Fesselmeyer 
continually exposed himself to heavy gas and shell 
fire while caring for wounded until he was overcome 
by gas and exhaustion. Home address, Mrs. W. T. 
Fesselmeyer, wife, 171 East 99th Street, New York 
City. 

FIECHTER, WALTER . . First Lieutenant 
109th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Agnan, France, July 16, 1918. Al- 
though painfully wounded at the start of an attack, 
he refused to be evacuated, but continued to lead 
his platoon forward until ordered to withdraw. His 
courage was an inspiration to his command. Home 
address, Frederich Fiechter, father, 426 East Mt. 
Airy Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 

FIELDS, JAMES O Corporal 

Deceased. Company D, 130th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Fresnes-en-Woerve, 
France, November 10, 1918. With utter disregard of 
his personal danger Corpl. Fields went into an intens 
enemy barrage to rescue a wounded soldier. While 
accomphshing this heroic feat he was seriously 
wounded. Home address, Mrs. Ida Fields, mother, 
R. F. D. No. 5, Loogootee, Ind. 

FIGGINS, CHARLES R Corporal 

Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
tember 28, 1918. Responding to a call for volun- 
teers, Corpl. Figgins, with five others, advanced 
400 yards beyond their front to bring in wounded 
comrades. They succeeded in rescuing seven of 
their men, also in bringing in the dead body of a 
lieutenant, while exposed to terrific machine-gun 
fire. Home address, Mrs. Chrissie Figgins, mother, 
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FIIGEN. PETER Private 

Company D, Sllth Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vieville-en-Hay, France, 
September 23-24, 1918. On the night of September 
23-24, Pvt. Fiigen repeatedly carried messages be- 
bween his company and battalion headquarters 
through a heavy barrage, until completely exhaust- 
ed. On the morning of September 26, he volun- 
teered and carried an important message to battal- 
ion headquarters through a heavy machine-gun fire. 
Home address, Mrs. WilUam Owens, aunt, 281 Mo- 
Clellen Street. Perth Amboy, N. J. 

FILIPPI, JEAN Corporal 

French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion at Magenta Farm, France, November 3, 1918. 
While engaged in maintaining liaison with American 
troops, Corpl. Filippi repeatedly passed through the 
enemy's lines. At one time he was attacked and 
almost captured by several Germans, but after a 
hand-to-hand struggle he succeeded in freeing him- 
self and continuing on his mission. 

FILLINGEM, LINNIE G Cook 

Deceased. Company H, 167th Infantry. In the 
action of March 5, 1918, near Pexonne, France, he 
displayed courageous devotion to duty by remain- 
ing at his post under heavy fire and after being 
wounded. Died from wounds received, March 6, 
1918. Next of kin, G. L. FiUingem, father. Route 4, 
Coffee County, Ala. 

FILL YAW, WALTER J. Private (First Class) 
Medical Detachment, 4th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
October 5, 1918. Having been wounded and or- 
dered to the rear. Private Fillyaw nevertheless con- 
tinued to administer first-aid treatment to other 
wounded men under constant shell fire, until he was 
wounded a second time, when he was evacuated, 
despite his protests. Home address, Mrs. Sadye I. 
Fillyaw, wife, 111 S. Church Street, Union, S. C. 

FINCH, ROBERT L. . . First Lieutenant 

Adjutant, 3d Battalion, 372d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bussy Farm- 
France, September 28, 1918. He voluntarily led a 
portion of the first attacking wave over the enemy's 
position in the face of intense artillery and machine- 
gun fire. Later he, in company with another officer, 
voluntarily advanced under heavy fire to the enemy's 
wire and cut an opening for the passage of our 
troops. Home address, G. R. Finch, father, Tempe, 
Ariz. 

FINK, WILLIAM W Private 

Battery A, 124th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Remonville, France, 
October 31, 1918. Pvt. Fink, a driver, was seriously 
wounded by shell fire while going forward to the 
front line infantry trenches with his platoon, but he 
remained at his post, refusing to seek medical atten- 
tion until he fell from his horse, exhausted. Home 
address, Joseph B. Fink, father, 1800 Whittier 
Avenue, Springfield, 111. 

FINKLE, BURR Private 

Company K, 165th Infantry. Near Villers-sur- 
Fere, France, on July 28, 1918, he saw six Germans 
about to make a prisoner of his corporal, who had 
been severely wounded in the ankle. He called a 
comrade and advanced on the Germans, killing two 
of them, and took the other four prisoners, returned 
with his corporal safely to our lines. Home address, 
George Finkle, HurleyviUe, N. Y. 

FINLEY. ARCHIE J Corporal 

Company K, 12.")th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 9, 
1918. In the fighting near Gesnes, Corporal Fin- 



ley's platoon became isolated in a position far in 
advance of the rest of his company. In order to 
obtain liaison. Corporal Finley twice voluntarily 
carried messages from his platoon to the remainder 
of the company. In order to do this, it was neces- 
sary to cross two stretches which were entirely 
open to the enemy's fire. In spite of this, Corporal 
Finley carried out his mission successfully and com- 
pleted plans for the withdrawal of the platoon that 
night. During the withdrawal of the platoon. 
Corporal Finley repeatedly returned to search for 
wounded men, whom he carried on his back to a 
place of safety. Home address, Mrs. Maggie 
Finley, mother, Winter, Mich. 

FINN, HENRY Private 

Deceased. Medical Detachment, 4th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Les Fran- 
quettes Farm, France, July 23, 1918. Despite the 
severe bombardment of machine guns, Pvt. Finn 
went into an open field to administer aid to wounded 
oflBcers and men. He was killed while rendering 
aid to these men. Home address, Michael Finn, 
father. Portal, N. Dak. 

FINN, JOHN J Mechanic 

Company G, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 20, 1918. During the operations against the 
Hindenburg line he left shelter and went forward 
under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and rescued 
five wounded soldiers. While in the performance 
of this gallant act he and another soldier attacked 
an enemy dugout, killing two of the enemy and tak- 
ing one prisoner. This courageous act set a splendid 
example to all. Home address, Mrs. Grace Finn, 62 
Grove Avenue, New Rochelle, N. Y. 

FINNEGAN, ROBERT .... Corporal 
Deceased. Company A, 28th Infantry. On May 
27-28, 1918, at Cantigny, France, although mortally 
wounded he concealed that fact, encouraged his men 
by his example of fortitude, and continued to fire his 
automatic rifle until he became exhausted. Next of 
kin, Hugh Finnegan, father, 1712 Davis Street, 
Pittsburgh, Pa. 

FINNERTY, BERNARD R. . . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Company H, 165th Infantry. He 
bravely attacked a group of the enemy without as- 
sistance in a bayou near Auberive, France, July 16, 
1918, and drove them out, thereby saving his unit 
from surprise attack. While engaged in this coura- 
geous enterprise he was killed. Next of kin, Ber- 
nard Finnerty, uncle, 593 West 178th Street, New 
York City. 

FIORENTINO, ANTHONY . . . Private 
Deceased. Company L, 110th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Magneux, 
France, August 25, 1918. Volunteering to locate 
an enemy machine-gun nest which was inflicting 
heavy casualties on our forces. Private Fiorentino 
advanced alone and by drawing the enemy fire 
enabled his company to destroy the nest and con- 
tinue the advance. In exposing himself to the 
hostile fire, this gallant soldier was fatally wounded 
and died on the field shortly afterward. Next of 
kin, Frank Fiorentino, father, 110 Furnace Street, 
Ransom, Pa. 

FIORITO, DIONIGO Private 

Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Tuilerie Farm, France, No- 
vember 4, 1918. After many of the stretcher bear- 
ers had become casualties, Pvt. Fiorito, without 
assistance, carried many of his wounded comrades to 
the rear, through heavy machine-gun and shell fire. 
Home address, Catherine Rorito S. Pietro, mother, 
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FISCHER, ROBERT McC. . . . Corporal 
Deceased. 20th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that 
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an ex- 
ample to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin. Miss 
Minna Fischer, aunt, 2113 Harriet Avenue, Minne- 
apohs, Minn. 

FISHER, AARON R. . , Second Lieutenant 
366th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Lesseux, France, September 3, 1918. 
Lieut. Fisher showed exceptional bravery in action 
when his position was raided by a superior force of 
the enemy by directing his men and refusing to 
leave his position, although he was severely wound- 
ed. He and his men continued to fight the enemy 
until the latter were beaten off by counterattack. 
Home address, Benjamin Fisher, father, General 
Delivery, Lyles, Ind. 

FISHER, FRANK J. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 355th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Beauclair, France, Novem- 
ber 3-4, 1918. Largely as a result of his personal 
bravery he advanced our front line a distance of 
two kilometers, going out in advance and captur- 
ing two German machine-guns and kilUng the 
crews. When his line was later halted by heavy 
fire, he exposed himself fearlessly in passing among 
his men to steady them and direct the consolida- 
tion of the position they held. While so doing he 
was mortally wounded. Next of kin, William M. 
Fisher, father, 2010 North Fifth Street, Kansas 
City, Mo. 

FISHER, RUSSELL S Captain 

61st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Dun-Sur-Meuse, France, November 4-5, 
1918. After all means of conveyance across the 
canal had been destroyed by enemy shell fire, Capt. 
Fisher bravely called on his company to swim, he 
himself leading his men into the water. The suc- 
cessful accomplishment of this task made it possi- 
ble for him to attack and capture the height of the 
east side of the river and drive out the enemy, who 
were holding the bridgehead. Home address, Mrs. 
A. O. Fisher, mother, 445 Barry Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

FISKE. NEWELL R Captain 

Deceased. 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 
1918. Capt. Fiske fearlessly led his troops in a 
counterattack through intense artillery fire, inspir- 
ing his men by his gallant conduct. He lost his life 
while in the performance of this act. Next of kin, 
H. M. Fiske, father, 301 Prospect Street, Cranford, 
N. J. 

FITZGERALD, HOWARD P. . . . Private 
Deceased. Company L, 104th Infantry. He 
displayed coolness, courage, and the spirit of self- 
sacrifice in action of April 10, 1918, digging out a 
buried comrade while under heavy fire, persisting in 
his work until he received a mortal wound, of 
which he died .■Xpril 11, 1918. Next of kin, Michael 
Fitzgerald, brother, 47 Moreland Street, Spring- 
field, Mass. 

FITZGERALD, ROBERT J. . . . Private 

U. S. Ambulance Service, Section 625, with French 
Army. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Soissons, France, September 3, 1918. His ambu- 
lance broke down while he was on his way to an ad- 
vanced post along a road then under steady ma- 
chine-gun fire. In spite of the enemy fire, he at- 
tempted to repair the machine, but was unable to 
do so. Securing assistance, he repaired it under fire 
in full view of the enemy and continued to make re- 
peated trips with wounded through machine-gun 



and artillery bombardment. Home address, Mrs. 
John Fitzgerald, 6601 Watt Avenue, Ben Avon, Pa. 

FITZPATRICK, MICHAEL F. . . Sergeant 
Company L, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres et St. Georges, 
France, October 14, 1918. After his platoon com- 
mander had been killed, Sergt. Fitzpatrick took 
command of the platoon. Although painfully 
wounded in the arm early in the engagement and 
constantly exposed to intense machine-gun and 
artillery fire and gas, he remained at his post di- 
recting and encouraging his men until his platoon 
was relieved late that night, when he was evacu- 
ated. Home address, Cornelius Fitzpatrick, father, 
80 Visitation Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

FITZSIMMONS. THOMAS E. . . Sergeant 
Headquarters Company, 165th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. 
Georges, France, October 15, 1918. Running for- 
ward to a slope just above the enemy's wire, Sergt. 
Fitzsimmons, although exposing himself to direct 
fire of all kinds, was able to conduct such an effective 
fire with his trench mortars, that a threatened en- 
emy counterattack was broken up. Home address, 
Michael A. Fitzsimmons, 108 Academy Street, 
South Orange, N. J. 

FLAGG. DANIEL S Private 

Company M, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Meuse, Argonne, France, 
September 26, 1918. With three other soldiers he 
crawled across an open field, subjected to heavy ma- 
chine-gun and artillery fire, for 200 yards, to flank 
three enemy emplacements which were holding up 
the advance. This volunteer patrol captured the 
machine-gun positions, killing seven and capturing 
23 of the enemy. Next of kin, Mrs. D. S. Flagg, 
wife, 1511 East Marquette Road, Chicago, 111. 

FLANNERY, HARRY E Sergeant 

Company D, 341st Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
Bantheville, France, November 1, 1918. During 
heavy enemy shell fire he kept excellent control 
over his gun section and, when severely wounded, 
refused to be cared for until other men received first 
aid. Home address, Mrs. Margie Siewrdson, 
Brown Valley, Minn. 

FLANNERY, WALTER R. . First Lieutenant 
Infantry. At great peril to his life on the night of 
June, 1918, he voluntarily swam the River Marne, 
near Sauvigny, France, and brought back a wound- 
ed French soldier, who, having escaped from his 
German captors, was unable to return to his own 
lines. Home address, J. Rogers Flannery, brother. 
Vanadium Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

FLEESON, HOWARD T. . First Lieutenant 
Signal Corps Observer, 12th Aero Squadron. For 
the following act of extraordinary heroism in action 
near Buzancy, France, October 30, 1918. Lieut. 
Fleeson is awarded a bronze oak leaf, to be worn on 
the distinguished-service cross, awarded him Octo- 
ber 3, 1918. This officer accompanied a formation 
of nine planes on a photographic mission in German 
territory; six planes turned back before reaching 
the enemy Une, and the remaining three were at- 
tacked by 18 Fokker-type planes when they had 
penetrated 12 kilometers into the enemy country. 
After his two companions, whom he tried to assist, 
were shot down, Lieut. Fleeson fought his way back 
to his own lines, destroying two enemy planes in the 
combat. Home address, W. H. Fleeson, brother. 
Sterling, Kansas. 

FLEET, GEORGE T Captain 

26th Infantry. Amid showers of machine-gun 
bullets and artillery shells of all calibers, at Berzy- 



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le-Sec, France, July 21, 1918, he gallantly proceeded 
to the front lines for vital information needed by the 
division commander, and accomphshed his tmssion 
in spite of the great danger to which he was exposed. 
Home address, Mrs. G. T. Fleet, 703 13th Street, 
Douglas, Ariz. 

FLEGLE, FRANK H Private 

Company L, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. When his platoon had been ordered 
to cover because of the annihilating machine-gun 
and artillery fire, Pvt. Flegle accompanied another 
soldier to the rescue of a comrade who was lying 
300 yards distrlnt. The journey was made through 
heavy and continuous fire, but Pvt. Flegle, with his 
fellow soldier, succeeded in beinging their wounded 
comrade to safety. Home address, Harry Flegle, 
brother, 1818 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

FLEISCHMAN, FRANK F. . . . Private 
Deceased. Company K, 115th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Balschwiller, 
Alsace, August 30, 1918. After a raid against enemy 
trenches, he volunteered to accompany his platoon 
leader into No Man's Land to rescue a missing 
member of the platoon who had been wounded. 
Wliile engaged in this courageous duty he was mor- 
tally wounded. Next of kin, Charles Fleischman, 
brother, Chesaco Park, Back River, Ind. 

FLEITZ, MORRIS F Private 

Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. He showed extraordinary heroism and faith- 
fulness in the face of great danger, remaining on 
arduous duty without rest for two days, under 
constant fire, to supply his battalion with rations 
and ammunition on June 9-10, 1918, and in the at- 
tack on Bois de Belleau, France. He made two 
trips with ammunition in broad daylight and in 
plain view of the enemy and carried ammunition 
across the field under heavy shell fire. Home ad- 
dress, Venzing Fleitz, father, 1848 Frankfort Ave- 
nue, Louisville, Ky. 

FLEMING, PATRICK E Private 

Company M, 138th Infantry. He bravely at- 
tempted to pick up and throw away near Oderon- 
Alsace, on July 12, 1918, a live grenade that had 
fallen among five soldiers, but because of irregular- 
ities of the trench he could not reach it before it 
burst. He thrust his foot on it, thereby saving his 
companions from death or injury but causing 
wounds that necessitated amputation of the foot. 
Home address, Joseph F. Fleming, father, 6162 
Bartmer Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 

FLEMING, SAMUEL WILSON, JR. . Major 
315th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Beaumont, France, November 9, 1918. 
On the night of November 9, he received a serious 
and painful wound from a high-explosive shell, but 
refused to be evacuated, and continued in command 
of his battalion until the signing of the armistice on 
November 11. He was exposed not only to heavy 
enemy fire but to severe weather conditions as well. 
Home address. Mrs. Samuel W. Fleming, Jr., 
wife, Bellefonte, Pa. 

FLEMING, THOMAS W Corporal 

Company G, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne and Bantheville, 
France, October 14, 1918. When the advance was 
held up by fire from an enemy machine gun, Corp. 
Fleming, with utter disregard of personal danger, 
rushed out alone in the face of terrific machine-gun 
and shell fire, attacked the machine-gun nest, kill- 
ing the gunner, capturing the four remaining mem- 
bers of the crew and bringing them back to our 
lines. Home address, Mrs. Mary Fleming, mother, 
Route 2, Merrill, Mich. 



FLETCHER, ALLEN Captain 

362d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Gesnes, France, September 29, 1918. 
Although he was severely wounded, he continued 
to lead his company in the assault of Gesnes; then, 
much weakened by his wound, he reorganized his 
company and directed its employment as a cover- 
ing detachment in the withdrawal. He remained 
with his company until ordered to leave his post 
and received medical treatment. He showed 
throughout the engagement a devotion to duty 
only exceeded by his utter disregard of personal 
safety. Home address, L. D. Fletcher, 15lJ0 West 
Twentieth Street, Los Angeles, Cahf. 

FLETCHER, LEE C. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 
10-13, 1918. When his battalion was attacked by 
a greatly superior force, Lieut. Fletcher, intelli- 
gence officer, organized a detachment and success- 
fully defended an important position. Later, when 
our barrage was falling short, he voluntarily carried 
a message to the artillery for the purpose of correct- 
ing the fire. Home address, George Fletcher, father, 
Wellsburg, N. Y. 

FLETCHER, HARRY B Corporal 

Company F, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. After 
being severely wounded in the capture of Bouresche, 
France, June 6, 1918, he refused to go to the rear for 
treatment, but remained at his post and urged on 
his men to renewed efforts. Home address, 
Harry Fletcher, father, 167 Third Avenue, Salt 
Lake City, Utah. 

FLETCHER, JEFFERSON B. First Lieutenant 
United States Ambulance Unit 517. For extr.a- 
ordinary heroism in action, October 6, 1918. He 
was on his way to establish an advance aid station 
during a heavy bombardment when he was wounded 
by a shell fragment and his right ear drum broken. 
Two men accompanying him were killed, and the 
concussion of the exploding shell knocked him into 
a ditch full of water, where he lay for an hour. Dis- 
playing unfaltering devotion to duty, he continued 
on his mission, established the aid station, and re- 
mained in command of his section. Home address, 
112 East 22d Street, New York City. 

FLING, JOHN H First Sergeant 

Company I, 138th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Cheppy, France, September 26 
and 27, 1918. When his company commander was 
killed and his company left without officers, Sergt. 
FUng took command of the company, successfully 
withdrew it from the midst of machine-gun nests, 
reorganized it and continued the advance. He was 
severely wounded in the head next day, but insisted 
on remaining on duty with his company and ad- 
vancing in the attack, notwithstanding the fact 
that the advance was over a gassed area and his 
wounds prevented his wearing a gas mask. Home 
address, J. C. Fling, father, 3327 College Avenue, 
Kansas City, Mo. 

FLINT, JOHN J Sergeant 

Machine Gun Company, 165th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ferme de 
Jonchfiry, France, July 15, 1918, and near La 
March6, France, September 23, 1918. Stationed 
with the company train near a French battery of 
artillery, Sergt. Flint, then a mechanic, left a con- 
crete shelter and volunteered to carry a severely 
wounded French soldier to the dressing station. To 
reach the dressing station, over a kilometer away, 
he crossed an open field, subjected at the time to 
intense artillery bombardment. Later when a 150- 
millimeter shell burst near a shelter tent in which 
he was sleeping, killing one and wounding three 
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several yards, he called assistance and supervised 
the care of the wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
Katharine Flint, mother, 802 Gates Avenue, Brook- 
lyn. N. Y. 

FLOCKEN, JOHN B Private 

79th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In 
the capture of Bouresche, France, June 6, 1918, he 
was twice hit in the leg, but he dragged his auto- 
matic rifle 200 yards forward, opened fire on an 
enemy machine gun, and silenced it. Home address, 
Mrs. Margaret Flocken Beck, OIney, 111. 

FLOOD, JAMES E Sergeant 

Company F, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
11, 1918. Sergt. Flood kept his platoon advancing 
under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire and 
although seriously wounded, continued in com- 
mand until the objective was reached. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. T. W. Polen, mother, 110 Miller Avenue, 
Dennison, Ohio. 

FLOOD, JOHN V. . . . Second Lieutenant 
30Sth Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Badonville, France, June 24, 1918. 
Lieut. Flood, after being severely wounded, con- 
tinued to direct his platoon with great courage and 
determination. Home address, Mrs. Ellen Flood, 
mother, 254 East Sixtieth Street, New York, 
N. Y. 

FLORIAN, JR., PAUL A. . Second Lieutenant 
105th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 
1918. During the operations against the Hinden- 
burg line Lieut. Florian exhibited splendid courage 
and gallantry. After having been twice wounded 
he continued under heavy shell and machine-gun 
fire to install telephone wires to an advance head- 
quarters. Home address, Paul Florian, father, 1717 
Canton Street, Dallas, Texas. 

FLOYD, WILLIAM M Private 

Company L, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Les Evaux, France, July 13, 
1918. After seeing several patrols fail in the at- 
tempt to cross the River Marne, during the night, 
Pvt. Floyd, with three companions, successfully 
crossed in broad daylight and in full view of the 
enemy, remaining in hostile territory throughout 
the day. Home address, Mrs. Frances Wade, Nor- 
ris City, 111. 

FLYNN, FRANCIS J. . . Gunnery Sergeant 
Deceased. 20th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918. he gave the supreme proof of that 
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an exam- 
ple to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Elizabeth Flynn, mother, 17 Sherman Place, Bing- 
hamton, N. Y. 

FLYNN, JOHN L Corporal 

Company G, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Consenvoye. France, Octo- 
ber 9, 1918. Upon his own initiative Corp. Flynn 
advanced by short rushes under machine-gun and 
sniper fire to a point from which he successfully 
bombed and silenced an enemy machine-gun sniper 
who was holding up the advance of his company. 
Home address, ]\Iartin Flynn, father. Coleta. Clyde 
Township, 111. 

FOCHT, JOHN A . . . . First Lieutenant 
Company B, 315th Engineers. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Madeline Farm, October 
27, 1918. Knocked down and severely wounded 
when enemy shells hit the building where his com- 
pany was at mess, he remained in the shelled area 
and, with the assistance of one of hia men, carried 



out the wounded to a place of safety, where their 
wounds could be dressed. Home address, Mrs. I. S. 
Focht, Sweetwater, Texas. 

FOGG, PRESTON D. . . First Lieutenant 

309th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Champaigneuille, France, October 15, 
1918. After leading his company in the attack on 
Champaigneuile and thereafter successfully with- 
drawing the remnants of his command, Lieut. Fogg, 
although himself wounded, carried to shelter 
another wounded officer, who was unable to walk. 
Home address, Mrs. Priscilla Fogg, mother, 46 
Hobson Street, Brighton, Mass. 

FOGO, EDWARD T. . . . First Lieutenant 
Company C, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near La Selle River, France, Octo- 
ber 18, 1918. When his company had received 
orders to advance from the front line, he, then in 
command, led the company to its objective, despite 
severe wounds he had received prior to the start of 
the attack. He refused treatment until the mission 
was complete, when he went to the dressing 
station. He returned as soon as possible and re- 
mained with his company during the entire opera- 
tions. Home address, Wallace L. Fogo, father, 
720 Broadway, Wellsville, Ohio. 

FOLEY, HARRY Private 

Company E, 125th Infantry. After he had been 
wounded in both arms, July 31, 1918, near Cierges, 
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, he collected 
ammunition from the dead and wounded who were 
lying on the battle field, and carried it under fire to 
his comrades on the firing line. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Michael Foley, mother, 159 Calumet Avenue, 
Detroit, Mich. 

FOLEY, THOMAS F Captain 

101st Infantry, 26th Division. For repeated 
acts of extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux, 
France. July 15 to 22, 1918. Throughout the four 
days of the advance he commanded and led his bat- 
talion with exceptional bravery and judgment, 
thereby inspiring his men. When strong resistance 
was encountered he personally went forward and 
reconnoitered the terrain under heavy machine- 
gun and sniper fire, and on July 15 and again on 
July 22 he personally led his battalion in successful 
attacks. Home address. Mrs. Thomas F. Foley, 
wife, 84 Lovell Street, Worcester, Mass. 

FOLLETTE, JUSTIN P. . First Lieutenant 

Air Service, observer, 12th Aero Squadron. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Chfttel 
Ch6h(5ry, France, October 16, 1918. He volun- 
teered under the most adverse weather conditions 
to stake the advance of the 82d Division. Disre- 
garding the fact that darkness would set in before he 
and his pilot could complete their mission, he 
made observation at the extremely low altitude 
of 150 feet, amid a most terrific anti aircraft and 
ground machine-gun fire until the necessary in- 
formation was secured. On the return, due to dark- 
ness, his pilot was forced to land on a shell-torn field, 
whence he proceeded on foot to headquarters with 
valuable information. Home address, Mrs. D. K. 
Follette, mother, Jamul, Cal. 

FOLLIS, CHARLES Captain 

125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Sergy. France, July 31, 1918. After the 
capture of Hill 212, near Sergy, Capt. (then 1st 
Lieut.) Follis personally directed the consolidation 
of the position. He continually exposed himself to 
sweeping machine-gun fire while looking after the 
care and evacuation of all wounded men on the field, 
personally making sure that all were taken to the 
Aid Station. Home address, Mrs. Laura Edna 
Follis, wife, 1242 Porter Street, Detroit, Mich. 



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FOLSOM, LYNN H. . . First Lieutenant 

117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Fremont, France, October 8-20, 1918. 
Although he was painfully wounded on October 8, 
Lieut. Folsom remained on duty, taking command 
of his company six days later, when he was the only 
officer present, and effectively reorganizing the com- 
mand after its strength had been greatly reduced. 
Still suffering from his wound, Lieut. Folsom led his 
company in attack on October 17 and stayed at 
his post for two days thereafter until his battalion 
was relieved. Home address, Mrs. John M. 
Folsom, mother, Elizabethton, Tenn. 

FOLTON, SELMO . . Private (First Class) 
Battery C, 129th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Charpentry, France, 
September 29, 1918. When the rest of the gun 
squad was wiped out by heavy shelling, and he 
himself had been wounded, he continued to fire his 
piece single-handed until another gun squad was 
formed. Next of kin, Mrs. Ella Fulton, mother, 
Odessa, Mo. 

FOLZ, ALEXANDER Corporal 

Deceased. Company B, 354th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Remonville, 
France, November 4, 1918. While leading his 
squad in attack on a machine-gun nest, Corp. 
Folz's automatic rifleman was wounded, and unable 
to continue. Capt. Folz took the gun, and, firing 
as he advanced, put the machine gun out of action, 
but he was so badly wounded during the exploit that 
he died from his wounds a few minutes after. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Alexander Folz, wife, 1019 Rural Street, 
Rockford, 111. 

FONTAINE, HUGH L. . First Lieutenant 

49th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action in the region of HagSville, 
France, September 14, 1918. With First 
Lieut. Hugh Brewster he attacked nine enemy 
monoplanes (Fokkers) at an altitude of 4,000 
meters. He dived into the midst of the enemy 
formation without consideration for his personal 
safety, subjecting himself to great danger. By 
the suddenness and extreme vehemence of his at- 
tack, the machines were driven into confusion. 
Although greatly outnumbered he and Lieut. 
Brewster succeeded in shooting down two of the 
enemy. 

A bronze oak leaf is awarded Lieut. Hugh L. 
Fontaine for extraordinary heroism in action 
near Champaigneuile, France, October 10, 1918. 
While leading a patrol of three other machines 
Lieut. Fontaine attacked four enemy planes in the 
region of Champaigneuile. He succeeded inshooting 
down two of the enemy planes in flames. The first 
of these he shot down in the initial attack. The 
second he attacked while it was endeavoring to 
shoot down one of our planes which had been 
rendered helpless by the loss of one of its wings. 
He dived on the attacking plane and shot it down 
in flames. Home address. Dr. Bryce Fontaine, 
stepfather, 1839 Overton Park Avenue, Memphis, 
Tenn. 

FORBES, BURT T Corporal 

Company I, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ypres, Belgium, September 
1, 1918. While his patrol was acting as a flank 
guard, with orders not to fire unless absolutely 
necessary, he detected an enemy patrol of eight 
men approaching and starting to set up a machine- 
gun. Crawling forward alone, he charged the en- 
emy patrol and singlehanded killed three Germans 
and routed the other five. Home address, Stephen 
B. Forbes, father. Old Trap, N. C. 

FORBIS, FRED . . . Private (First Class) 

Company D, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 

heroism in action southeast of Remonville, France, 



November 1, 1918. Pvt. Forbis, a member of the 
leading combat group of his platoon encountered a 
machine-gun nest of six guns; although only one 
hundred feet from the nest, he remained at his 
automatic rifle pouring in such a sheath of bullets 
on the enemy that it enabled his comrades to out- 
flank the nest. He remained at his post until 
severely wounded. His exceptional nerve and cool- 
ness was an inspiration to his comrades through- 
out the action. Home address, Lewis Forbis, 
father, R. F. D. No. 1, Holton Summit, Mo. 

FORD, CHARLES M. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. Company D, 141st Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 9, 1918. After all the officers 
of his company had been killed or wounded, Lieut. 
Ford took command of the company and, with 
about twenty-four men, advanced beyond the 
main line, over extremely difficult ground, 
capturing twenty-four enemy machine guns. Lieut. 
Ford established his men in a good position, 
practically isolated from the rest of the line, and 
manning the captured guns, held the position under 
heavy machine-gun and shell fire for about sixty 
hours. Home address, Etla M. Ford, sister, 243 
Lincoln Avenue, Council Bluff, la. 

FORD, CHRISTOPHER W. . . . Captain 

Air Service, 103d Aero Pursuit Squadron. For 
repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action 
near Rheims, France, March 27, 1918, and near 
Armentieres, France, May 21, 1918. Near Rheims 
on March 27 Capt. Ford, while on a patrol 
with two other pilots, led his ormation in 
an attack on eight enemy planes. After 20 minutes 
of fighting the American formation shot down three 
German machines, of which one was destroyed by 
this officer. Near Armentieres on May 21 he 
again led a patrol of six planes in attacking 
20 enemy aircraft. The attack resulted in 10 indi- 
vidual combats. Capt. Ford shot down one hos- 
tile plane and with his patrol, routed the others. 
Home address, Mrs. Harriet Chuff, aunt, 462 West 
One hundred and thirty-first Street, New York 
City, N. Y. 

FORD, DARIS V Private 

Company C, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action on the River Vesle, east of St. 
Thibaut, France, August 6, 1918. While his com- 
pany was advancing ahead of the Infantry toward 
the Vesle River, to put in foot-bridges, Private 
Ford, acting as liason messenger, displayed un- 
daunted courage and utter disregard for his per- 
sonal safety, by time after time carrying messages 
through a terrific enemy barrage and heavy 
machine-gun fire, each time successfully accom- 
plishing his mission. Home address, Mrs. D. V. 
Ford, wife, 511>^ Dewey Street, North Platte, 
Neb. 

FORD, FRANK M Private 

Company D, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
France, July 27, 1918. After he and a comrade 
had located a hostile machine gun in a clump of 
trees 500 meters north of a chateau which their 
platoon was holding east of Fere-en-Tardenis, they 
secured the permission of their platoon commander 
to attempt to force the enemy to abandon this posi- 
tion, and advanced over open ground and in the 
face of fire. With their rifles they drove the en- 
emy from their gun, killing one and wounding 
another. Home address, R. C. Ford, Owenton, 
Ky. 

FORE, JAMES EDWARD . . . Sergeant 
Company E, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at St. Martin-Riviere, France, 
October 17, 1918. While engaged with four other 
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men in a flank attack on a machine-gun nest and 
captured the crew, numbering 18. Pushing forward, 
he organized a squad of stragglers and captured an 
entire company of Germans, including two ofl&cers. 
Home address, Mrs. J. E. Fore, 21 Cohen Street, 
Union, S. C. 

FORE. SAMUEL WITT .... Sergeant 
Company E, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
8, 1918. Disregarding personal safety, Sergt. Fore 
ran forward through heavy machine-gun and shell 
fire to a shell hole where a wounded soldier lay 
mortally wounded and carried his comrade to 
shelter. Home address, Mrs. Witt S. Fore, wife, 4 
Louis Street, Union, S. C, 

FOREHAND, WALTER S Sergeant 

Company I, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Sergeant Forehand showed excep- 
tional bravery and devotion to duty by advancing 
with another soldier, though separated from his 

Clatoon, in the attack by his regiment on Septem- 
er 29, 1918. They found four privates, also lost 
in the smoke and fog; and, with this small party, 
proceeded toward the objective. During their 
advance, they surprised and captured ninety-two 
Germans, including several officers, without other 
aid. They succeeded in getting all of the prisoners 
back to the Military Police, and then rejoined their 
platoon. Home address, B. S. Forehand, father, 
South Mills. N. C. 

FORMICA, PIETRO . Private (First Class) 
Company A, 29th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, 
August 8, 1918. After several other soldiers had 
been killed in attempting to carry a message across 
an open field, under intense enemy fire, Private 
Formica volunteered for this perilous mission and 
successfully accomplished it. He continued to 
display marked courage in carrying messages 
under fire, until he was wounded next day. Home 
address, Mrs. Pomenoa Formica, mother, Turin, 
Italy. 

FORREST, HARRY E Sergeant 

Deceased. Company 313th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
France, September 2t), 1918. Sergt. Forrest led his 
platoon in attack against an enemy machine-gun 
nest which was impeding the progress of his com- 

Cany. During the course of the exploit he was killed 
y fire from the nest, but his action enabled his men 
to accomplish the capture of 12 of the enemy who 
were manning the guns in the nest. Next of kin, 
Norman E. Forrest, brother, 1716 Cumberland 
Street, Baltimore. Md. 

FORSTER, HAROLD R Corporal 

Company C, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. During the operations against the 
Hindenburg line, when the advance of his company 
was held up by an enemy machine-gun nest, he 
crawled forward to a small shell hole, killed four of 
the German machine gunners with a Lewis gun and 
put their gun out of action, thereby permitting the 
advance to continue. In accomplishing this coura- 
geous act, he was seriously wounded. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Robert Forster. mother. 36 South Park 
Street. Clyde, N. Y. 

FORSYTH, JR., MATTHEW W. . . Private 
Deceased. Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action Thiaucourt, 
France, September 12, 1918. When his gun posi- 
tion was subjected to a heavy enfilading fire, Pvt. 
Forsyth continued in the service of his piece, regard- 
less of his personal safety, and was killed while in 



the performance of his duty. Next of kin, Mrs. 
M. W. Forsyth, 5400 North Fourth Street, Phila- 
delphia, Pa. 

FORTH, HERMAN Private 

Deceased. Medical Detachment, 341st Machine 
Gun BattaUon. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion in the Bois de Barricourt, France, November 2, 
1918. Pvt. Forth in the face of enemy machine-gun 
fire, went to the aid of two severely wounded sol- 
diers, carried them into a shell hole, dressed their 
wounds, and, while endeavoring to get the blankets 
from the packs of the wounded men, was struck in 
the head by a machine-gun bullet and instantly 
killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Dora A. Forth, mother, 
Wayne City, 111. 

FOSS, SAXTON C Private 

Deceased. Company F, 9th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, 
France, October 8, 1918. With exceptional 
courage, Private Foss voluntarily advanced to 
flank a machine-gun nest, which was holding up 
the advancing battaUon; and. in so doing, was 
fatally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. Carrie Foss, 
mother, 249 Highland Avenue, Somerville. Mass. 

FOSSIE. LESTER . . . Supply Sergeant 

Company M, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Ferme de la RiviSre. France, 
October 5, 1918. A messenger having been 
wounded by an enemy sniper in the open between 
the Unes, Sergt. Fossie immediately went to his 
rescue, and brought him into the company head- 
quarters over ground swept by machine-gun and 
sniper fire. Home address, Mrs. Lillie Fossie, wife. 
411 West 10th Street. Metropolis. 111. 

FOSTER. H. K Captain 

26th Infantry. A courageous and inspiring leader 
at all times. During the fighting near Soissons, 
France, July 22, 1918, he particularly distinguished 
himself for bravery and judgment by charging and 
capturing a machine-gun neat that threatened his 
advance, although wounded during that action. 
Next of kin, Dr. Foster, father. 211 Center Avenue. 
New RocheUe, N. Y. 

FOSTER, WALTER L Private 

Deceased. Company D. 119th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France. September 29. 1918. Acting as a runner. 
Private Foster carried frequent messages between 
his platoon leader and company commander, ex- 
posed at all times to heavy enemy fire of artillery 
and machine guns. While performing this meritori- 
ous work he was killed by machine-gun fire. Next 
of kin, Miss Lizzie Foster, sister, Haw River, 
N. C. 

FOUREMAN. ROY B. . . Second Lieutenant 
308th Battery T. A.. 158th Field Artillery Bri- 
gade. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Brabant sur Meuse, France. October 23. 1918. 
During the offensive action in Bossois Bois the four 
trench mortars operated by his platoon were put out 
of action. Under an enemy barrage Lieut. Foure- 
man went from gun to gun, encouraging his men to 
continued effort until his last gun was out of action, 
when he turned his attention to assisting the 
wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. Bessie Foureman, 
mother, R. F. D. 7, Greenville. Ohio. 

FOUST, BENJAMIN E Mechanic 

Company F, 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Exermont. France, Septem- 
ber 29. 1918. After having one eye shot out. 
Mechanic Foust refused to avail himself of the op- 
portunity to be evacuated to the rear, but rendered 
first aid to himself and continued to dress the 
wounds of his comrades, until a heavy concentra- 



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tion of gas so affected his wounded eye that he was 
forced to go to the rear. His work was the means 
of saving the Uvea of many of his comrades. Home 
address. Miss Grace Foust, Columbia, Mo. 



FOWLE, JOHN G Sergeant 

Sanitary Detachment, 126th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, 
August 31, 1918. Under harassing machine-gun 
fire, and in plain view of the enemy, Sergeant Fowle 
voluntarily went forward a distance of 150 yards to 
dress the wounds of an officer. He returned for 
assistance after which he removed the officer to a 
place of safety. Home address, Charles J. Ebner, 
friend, 433 Webster Street, Traverse City, Mich. 

FOWLER, EDWARD C. . . First Lieutenant 
6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, Octo- 
ber 2-3, 1918. On October 2 Lieut. Fowler led his 
men into an advance trench, cleared it of the enemy 
without a casualty. That night he went out alone 
and killed the crew of a machine-gun nest with 
bombs. During the attack on Blanc Mont the 
following morning, he led his men, capturing about 
SO prisoners and 15 machine guns. After consolid- 
ating his position on Blanc Mont he went out alone, 
and while exposed to artillery fire sniped the crew 
of a machine-gun nest. Home address, Mrs. Mable 
Fowler, wife, 119 G Street, South Boston, Mass. 

FOWLER, LEWIS K. . . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company B, 120th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, 
France, October 19, 1918. Pvt. Fowler remained at 
his post, covering the withdrawal of his company 
with his automatic rifle, in order that the company 
inight take up a better position. He was instantly 
killed while in the performance of this mission. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Lonie Smith, Cardena, N. C. 

FOX, CHARLES M Captain 

Medical Corps, 353d Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Bantheville, France, 
October 26, 1918. Although he was suffering from 
the effects of gas, Capt. Fox maintained his 
battalion dressing station under a terrific bombard- 
ment of gas and high explosive shells, which had 
almost demolished his station, continuing to care 
for the wounded and refusing to be evacuated until 
bUndness rendered him unable to work. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Mary Randolph Fox, wife, 338 North 
Central Avenue, Chicago, lU. 

FOX, DANIEL R Sergeant 

Company A, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 4, 1918. Sergt. Fox volunteered 
and carried an important message across a heavily 
shelled area, returning through a barrage to report 
the result of his mission. Later, after being 
wounded, he remained on duty for 4 hours, carrying 
messages across a field swept by machine-gun fire. 
Home address, Mrs. Katie Fox, mother, 460 Spruce 
Street, Pottstown, Pa. 

FOX, FRANK I Corporal 

Headquarters Co., 120th Field Artillery. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at St. Gilles, near 
Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. Corp. Fox, with 
other soldiers, made frequent trips to maintain 
telephone communication between battalion and 
regimental headquarters during a destructive bom- 
bardment. All other Unes had been destroyed, and 
as this line was used by both Infantry and Artillery 
for communication with the rear, it was of utmost 
importance that it be maintained. Home address, 
A. Fox, father, 713 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo. 



FOX, MATHEW S Corpora ] 

Battery F, 104th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, 
November 4, 1918. Wliile the battery position was 
being subjected to severe bombardment of gas and 
high explosive shells, Corp. Fox, in an effort to 
rescue two wounded comrades, extinguished a pile 
of burning camouflage which was used as a cover 
for the ammunition and fuses. While fighting the 
burning camouflage, the ammunition was exploded 
by another bursting shell. Home address, Mrs. 
Lillian Fox, sister, 867 West One hundred and 
eighty-first Street, New York, N. Y. 

FOX, WADE H Private 

Company I, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 4, 1918. Under constant shell and 
machine-gun fire for three days, Pvt. Fox performed 
his duties as runner with exceptional courage and 
daring, establishing efficient service between com- 
pany and battalion headquarters. Home address, 
Selby Fox, father. Lost Creek, W. Va. 

FRANCISCO, JOHN Sergeant 

Company M, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Foret, France, 
October 12, 1918. Sergeant Francisco, then a 
Private, displayed remarkable heroism and leader- 
ship. During the afternoon, the enemy made three 
strong counterattacks, and it was during these 
attacks that Sergeant Francisco gathered together 
fragments of squads and assumed command of 
them. He led them against the enemy, approach- 
ing from the rear of the right flank, and was per- 
sonally responsible for the capture of four machine 
guns and five prisoners. Home address, Mrs. 
Margaret Ridley, sister, 3757 Division Street, 
Chicago, 111. 

FRANK, EMANUEL Corporal 

Machine Gun Company, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Launay, France, 
July 15, 1918. Corp. Frank with an officer and 
another soldier of his company attacked a patrol of 
seven Germans who had captured four American 
soldiers, killed one of the Germans and captured 
the others. Home address, Mrs. Mary Frank 
mother, 190 Jerome Street, Brooldyn, N. Y. 

FRANK. GEORGE T Sergeant 

Company I, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
Bois de Belleau, France, on June 8, 1918, he showed 
exceptional bravery and coolness in leading his 
platoon against superior numbers of the enemy 
strongly fortified in a machine-gun nest, which he 
captured and held. Home address, Mrs. Lenora 
Frank, mother, 94 State Street, Auburn, N. Y. 

FRANK, WILLIAM F. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Observer, Air Service, 20th Aero 
Squadron, firstday bombardment group. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Buzancy, France, 
October 23, 1918. While flying in the rear of a 
formation, returning from a bombing raid, Lieut. 
Frank's machine was attacked by three hostile 
planes (Fokkertype). Lieut. Frank was wounded 
and rendered unconscious early in the encounter, 
but upon recovering he shot down a Fokker which 
was attacking the leader of the formation and 
drove off two others which were pressing him 
from the side. Home address, Paul A. Frank, 
brother, 2349 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

FRANK, WILLIAM J Private 

Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bois de Algre- 
mont, France, July 14-15, 1918. On the night of 
July 14-15 Pvt. Frank volunteered and carried mes- 
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had been killed in the attempt to perform the same 
mission. Home address, Mrs. Wenzel Frank, 
mother, Wahpeton, N. Dak. 

FRARY, FRANK M Sergeant 

Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Greves Farm, 
France, July 1.5, 1918. Respondins to a call for 
volunteers, Sergt. Fr iry, with eight other soldiers, 
manned two guns of a French battery which had 
been deserted by the French during the unpre- 
cedented fire, after many casualties had been in- 
flicted on their forces. For two hours he remained 
at his post and poured an effective fire into the 
ranks of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Grace M. 
Haskins, sister, Rozel, Utah. 

FRASIER, DUNCAN . . First Lieutenant 

16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Soissons, July 18, 1918. With four men, 
Lieut. Frasier captured a machine-gun nest, which 
was delivering an annihilating fire upon his com- 
pany and holding up its advance. Home address, 
Mrs. Duncan Frasier, Ardsley-on-Hudson, N. Y. 

FRASIER, LYMAN S Major 

26th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Verdun, France, October 7, 1918. 
While conducting a flanking movement to reduce 
the enemy defenses on Hill 272, at the head of his 
two assaulting companies. Major Frasier met a 
battalion of enemy, formed for counterattack 
against our advanced positions, in the Bois de 
Money. Disposing of his force with excellent 
judgment. Major Frasier himself conducted an 
assault that routed the enemy, driving him from 
the field in complete disorganization. Later in the 
action, when wounded, he refused to relinquish 
command, and continued to direct the operations 
of his battalion until he had placed his troops on 
their final objective. Home address, OraE. Frasier, 
father, 87 Bunn Street, Amsterdam, N. Y. 

FRATUS, GEORGE R Private 

Company F, 61st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Aincreville, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. When telephone commimications 
had been cut off, Private Fratus volunteered to 
carry messages to the Battalion Commander. 
Though he was wovmded in passing through an in- 
tense artillery barrage, he succeeded in delivering 
the messages. Home address, Mrs. M.ary Fratus, 
mother, 74 Wickendon Street, Providence, R. I. 

FRAY, JOHN P Corporal 

Company H, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at St. Hilaire, France, September 
18, 1918. While under heavy enemy machine-gun 
fire, Corp. Fray charged a machine gun single- 
handed, putting it out of action and dispersing its 
crew. Later, as the raiding party withdrew, he 
assisted in carrying back the wounded. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. P. Fray, mother, 191 Cooke Street, 
Waterbury, Conn. 

FRAZER, HARRY L Captain 

Deceased. Quartermaster Corps. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Brandeville, France, 
November 10, 1918. Capt. Frazer was directing 
a working party, which was being heavily bom- 
barded. Ha\-ing been ordered to safety, Capt. 
Frazer, thinking only of the welfare of his men, 
went forth to see that all had found shelter, and was 
instantly killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary E. Frazer, 
mother, 16 West Thirty-fourth Street, Kansas City, 
Mo. 

FRAZIER, WALTER D. . Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. 5th Regiment. U. S. M. C. Killed in 

action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, 

he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary 



heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto 
untried troops Next of kin, Mrs. W. D. Frazier, 
mother, 48 Fixley Place, Bridgeport, Conn. 

FREDERICKS, CORNELIUS C. . Private 

Deceased. Company M, 6th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Frapelle, 
France, August 17, 1918. He displayed great cool- 
ness and courage under a heavy enemy barrage 
when he unhesitatingly went forward 
to destroy enemy wire entanglements and con- 
tinued this extremely hazardous work until killed. 
Next of kin. Miss Anna Fredericks, sister, 566 Pine 
Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

FREDLUND, VICTOR .... Private 

Company C, 315th Engineers. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Preny, France, Sep- 
tember 25, 1918. While withdrawing from a day- 
light raid with his detail he saw a wounded Infantry 
soldier lying helpless behind a heavy machine-gun 
and artillery barrage. He returned through the in- 
tense fire and, finding that the wounded soldier's 
leg was practically severed, he tourniqueted the leg 
and carried him 100 yards through the barrage to a 
place of temporary shelter. Securing additional 
assistance, he took the man to the first-aid station. 
By his courage and efforts the wounded soldier's 
life was saved. Home address, John F. Fredlund, 
father, Box 345, Kingsburg, Cal. 

FREE, GEORGE M Sergeant 

Deceased. Company C, 320th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois De Ogon, 
France, October 10, 1918. After half of his platoon 
and his officers had been killed or wounded, Sergt. 
Free, under a terrific barrage and machine-gun fire 
organized a charge to attack a strong point, which 
was seriously menacing the whole command. In 
attempting this most hazardous task, Sergt. Free 
was killed. Home address, Conrad G. Free, 
brother, 220 National Road, Wheeling, W. Va. 

FREEMAN, EDGAR H Corporal 

Company D, 167th Infantry. On March 4, 1918, 
he conducted himself with marked bravery as a 
member of a patrol of five men which encountered 
an enemy patrol of eleven men, which it attacked 
and routed, taking two prisoners. Home address, 
M. W. Freeman, father, Huntsville, Ala. 

FREEMAN, PATRICK .... Sergeant 
Company B, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Forest of Argonne, France, 
September 27, 1918. He displayed exceptional 
courage and bravery while leading his platoon 
against enemy machine-gun and trench-mortar 
positions and putting them out of action. Al- 
though wounded, this soldier remained on duty 
with his platoon, killing and capturing several of 
the enemy and finally occupying part of the hostile 
trench. Home address. Miss Mary Freeman, Bryn 
Mawr, Philadelphia, Pa. 

FREIBERG, HYMAN . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, 
August 9, 1918. Although wounded in an early 
advance, he went forward with his men until he 
fell from loss of blood. He refused to be evacuated, 
and, while his wounds were being treated on the 
spot, preparatory to resuming the advance, was 
killed by shell fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Jennie 
Freiberg, mother, 147 Lenox Avenue, New York City. 

FRIEL, JOSEPH Private 

Deceased. Company A, 30Sth Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Binarvillc, 
France, October 2-5, 1918. He was on duty as a 
battalion runner during the period of six days in 
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ed by the enemy in the Arrgonne Forest, France, 
and cut off from communication with friendly 
troops. Although he was without food and, toward 
the end of the period, almost exhausted, this 
soldier carried messages to all parts of the 
position. Constantly under heavy fire from machine 
guns and trench mortars, he showed an utter 
disregard for his own personal safety. On the 
night of October 5, 1918, he was sent to carry a 
message through the enemy lines to regimental 
headquarters. Several other attempts had been 
made, as this soldier knew, which had resulted in 
the death or capture of the runners. He made 
the attempt, but was killed in the performance 
of his mission by the enemy tire. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Mary J. Friel, mother, 301 East 76th Street, 
New York City. 

FREML, WESLEY . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 30, 
1918. While leading his company to the relief of a 
company who were holding a newly captured posi- 
tion, and while consolidating his new position, 
Lieut. Freml was constantly subjected to perilous 
shelling and even though twice wounded by burst- 
ing shell, he refused evacuation. He successfully 
repulsed three strong enemy counterattacks, 
and while engaged in a hand-to-hand fight with two 
German officers he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Katherine E. Freml, wife, 42 Van Ness Street, 
San Antonio, Tex. 

FRENCH, HENRY. . Private (First Class) 

Company L, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, Octo- 
ber 10, 1918. When his platoon was ordered to 
withdraw, he manned a Lewis gun, the crew of which 
had become casualties, and, by delivering a heavy 
fire, successfully covered the withdrawal. Himself 
subjected to heavy enemy fire, and, wounded in the 
course of action, he remained at his post till the 
danger to his platoon was over. Home address, 
Charles A. French, father, Maynardville, Tenn. 

FRESHOUR, ERNEST W. . Private (First Class) 
Company D, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ancerville, France, June 6, 
1918. After all communications had been cut off 
and his platoon had suffered heavy casualties, Pvt. 
Freshour, with another member of his platoon, 
volunteered and carried a message through heavy 
artillery and machine-gun fire to their company 
commander, giving him the information necessary 
to reinforce the position. Home address, John 
Freshour, Newcomerstown, Ohio. 

FREY, CLARENCE F Private 

Headquarters Company, 316th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, November 7, 1918. Acting as runner, Pvt. 
Frey was sent from regimental headquarters to the 
front lines. On the way he was severely wounded 
by the fragment of a shell, but he continued on 
despite weakness from loss of blood and dazed from 
shock. He delivered his message before being 
evacuated. Home address, Vienna Fegley, sister, 
305 North Eighth Street, Reading, Pa. 

FRIES, JR., GEORGE J Private 

Medical Detachment, 3 19th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
October 11, 1918. For two days and nights Pvt. 
Fries worked incessantly as the only first-aid man 
with two companies in the front line. On several 
occasions he went out in front of our lines under 
heavy enemy fire, to aid wounded men and to help 
bring them back to our line, his pack and equipment 
being badly torn by pieces of shrapnel. Home ad- 
dress, George T. Fries, 406 Spencer Avenue, Der- 
rick City, Pa. 



FRITZ, ALBERT W Private 

Company I, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 
18-23, 1918. While attached to a machine gun 
company as an ammunition carrier, Pvt. Fritz, after 
being twice wounded, continued to carry ammuni- 
tion while exposed to heavy shell fire. Home ad- 
dress, W. C. Fritz, Webster Street, Berlin, Wis. 

FRITZ, CLYDE A Corporal 

Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. He accompanied a party of 10 men which 
attacked a ravine infested with enemy machine-gun 
nests. During the exploit all except Corp. Fritz 
and one comrade were killed or wounded, but they 
succeeded in silencing enough guns to make further 
advance possible. Home address, Hiram T. Fritz, 
brother, Richland Center, Wis. 

FRITZ, LEONARD B Private 

Company M, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 18, 
1918. When his platoon was held up by an enemy 
machine-gun post, Pvt. Fritz with another soldier 
taking their automatic rifles rushed forward 
through intense fire, skillfully placed the rifle in 
position and opened effective fire. Home address, 
James W. Rush, brother-in-law. Laurel Bloomery, 
Tenn. 

FERDINAND DE FROISSAND-BROISSIA, 

MICHEL MARIE .... Lieutenant 
French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion north of Verdun, France, November 10, 1918. 
During the attack on the village of Damvillers in 
liaison with the American troops he directed the 
assault at the head of his company until he was 
wounded. 

FROMAN, HJALMAR Corpora J 

Company D, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 3, 
1918. He voluntarily and unhesitatingly left 
shelter under heavy shell fire and, without thought 
of personal danger, rendered first aid and carried a 
wounded comrade to a place of safety. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Carl M. Brunzell, mother. Murphy, 
Idaho. 

FROST, JOHN .... First Lieutenant 

103d Aero Pursuit Squadron. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verneville, France, Septem- 
ber 17, 1918. While on patrol duty with two other 
planes in enemy territory Lieut. Frost attacked an 
enemy formation of eight planes (Fokker type) . He 
attacked at close range and, after a severe combat, 
succeeded in sending one of the enemy down in 
flames. With his comrades, they destroyed in all 
four planes and by repeated attacks dispersed the 
remainder. Home address, Mrs. Josephine H. 
Frost, mother, 650 Soledad Street, San Antonio, 
Tex. 

FRYE, JOHN G Private 

Company M, 6th Regiment, U. S .M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
France, October 4, 1918. Private Frye, a platoon 
runner, fearlessly exposed himself in carrying im- 
portant messages through a heavy enemy barrage. 
Home address, Isaac M. Frye, Bernie, Mo. 

FULLER, ARTHUR M. . . Supply Sergeant 
Company C, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
1918. Accompanied by one other soldier, Sergt. 
Fuller flanked two machine-gun nests, killed seven 
of the enemy, and captured four machine guns, 
thereby making it possible for two companies of 
bis battalion to eqter the wopcis and coqtinue the 



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advance. Home address, Mrs. Ida V. Fuller, mother, 
605 South Ellwood Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 

FULLER, EDWARD C Captain 

Deceased. Sixth Regiment, U. S. M. C. While 
fearlessly exposing himself in an artillery barrage 
for the purpose of getting his men into a position 
of security in the attack on Bois de Belleau, on June 
12, 1918, he was killed and thereby gave his life in 
an effort to protect his men. Next of kin. Brig. Gen. 
Ben H. Fuller, U. S. M. C, Hamilton, Va. 

FULLER, JOSEPH M Sergeant 

Battery D, 109th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Apremont, France, 
October 4, 1918. He left an observation post to aid 
in the rescue of an officer who had fallen in a field 
swept by artillery and machine-gun fire. After ad- 
ministering first-aid, he carried the officer to a place 
of safety, his prompt action saving the officer's Hfe. 
Home address. Judge H. A. Fuller, father, 28 S. 
River Street, Wilkesbarre, Pa. 

FULLER, LONZO L Private 

Company H, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
France, September 1, 1918. During an attack on a 
strong enemy position, in the face of heavy fire from 
artillery and machine guns, Pvt. Fuller, a runner, 
worked unceasingly throughout the attack in main- 
taining lateral liaison between units. The entire 
route which he was obliged to travel was exposed 
to heavy fire from the enemy, and on one of his trips 
he succeeded in locating a machine-gun nest which 
had been inflicting heavy losses on our troops. Re- 
turning through a rain of bullets, he reported the 
exact position of the emplacement, which enabled 
the artillery to demolish it. Home address, Mrs. 
Emma B. Reynolds, mother, 316 South Cedar 
Street, Lansing, Mich. 

FULLER, WILLIAM H Corporal 

Company M, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montrebeau Woods, France, 
September 29, 1918. With another soldier he left a 
shell hole and advancing under heavy machine-gun 
fire rescued one of our wounded soldiers and took 
him to a dressing station. He showed marked hero- 
ism, the mission being undertaken against the ad- 
vice of his platoon leader. Home address, James 
Fuller, father, Whiteparish, Salisbury, England. 

FUNDERBURK, MYRON M. . . Mechanic 
Company I, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
8, 1918. Mechanic Funderburk was acting as a 
stretcher bearer for his company, which was suffer- 
ing many casualties as it advanced. While he was 
carrying a wounded soldier. Mechanic Funderburk 
was himself seriously wounded in the shoulder. He 
continued, under heavy artillery fire, to evacuate 
the wounded until he fell from exhaustion. Home 
address, Henry W. Funderburk, father, Pageland, 
S. C. 

FUNK, PETER Private 

Machine Gun Company, U. S. M. C. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, 
October 4, 1918. Pvt. Funk, together with his cor- 
poral, advanced under heavy artillery and machine- 
gun fire to a forward position, where Pvt. Funk 
operated the machine gun, doing great damage to 
the enemy. These two remained with their gun in 
a far advanced position, alone, until their ammuni- 
tion was exhausted. Next of kin, Anthony Funk, 
father, R. F. D. No. 16, College Hill, Mount 
Healthy, Ohio. 

FUQUAY, JAMES Private 

Company H, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Guillement farm, France, Sep- 



tember 28, 1918. When Pvt. Fuquay, an auto- 
matic rifleman, was stationed at a particularly 
dangerous location, his rifle became jammed, where- 
upon he took it apart, remedied the trouble, and 
again put it into operation. While doing this he 
was wounded in the left arm, but refused first-aid, 
continuing to serve his piece and direct fire on the 
enemy positions until completely exhausted from 
loss of blood. Next of kin, M.ss Julia Stewart, 
friend, 3110 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

FURBUSH, JR., GEORGE W. First Lieutenant 
23d Infantry. Near Vaux, France, July 1, 

1918, although wounded, he continued in display- 
ing the greatest courage and disregard of all per- 
sonal danger at all times. Throughout the critical 
period of 48 hours, July 30-31, 1918, near Sergy, he 
particularly distinguished himself when leading his 
platoon into position in face of fire on the crest of 
Hill No. 212, and when presiding over the reorgan- 
ization of the position thus won. Home address, 
G. W. Furbush, Waltham, Mass. 

FURLONG. HAROLD A. . First Lieutenant 
353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion northwest of Bantheville, France, November 1, 
1918. Immediately after the beginning of the at- 
tack in the Bois De Bantheville, when his company 
was held up by a strong machine-gun nest and his 
company commander and several others were killed, 
Lieut. Furlong took a soldier with him and with 
great gallantry and coolness attacked and captured 
the machine-gun nest of four guns, killing or wound- 
ing a number of the crew. Home address, Arthur 
D. Furlong, father, 2950 West Grand Boulevard, 
Detroit, Mich. 

FURLOW. GEORGE WILLARD . . . 

First Lieutenant 

Pilot, Air Service, 103d Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Charey, France, 
September 13, 1918. Lieut. Furlow, while leading a 
patrol of three monoplaoe planes at an altitude of 
400 meters, met and attacked an enemy patrol of 
seven monoplace planes. Despite numerical super- 
iority, he destroyed two of the enemy's planes and 
with the aid of his companions forced the others to 
withdraw. An oak leaf is awarded Lieut. Furlow 
for the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
action in the region of Verneville, France, Septem- 
ber 17, 1918: Lieut. Furlow, while on a patrol with 
two companions, met and attacked an enemy forma- 
tion of eight planes. In the course of the combat 
which ensued, Lieut. Furlow's plane was severely 
damaged by the enemy's fire. Despite the damage, 
he continued the attack until he had destroyed one 
hostile aircraft, and with his patrol forced the re- 
mainder of the enemy to retire. Home address, 
Mrs. S. C. Furlow, mother, 504 West College Street. 
Rochester, N. Y. 

FURNESS, THOMAS .... Lieutenant 
17th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Fosse, France, November 1-5, 1918. 
Performing his duties as liaison officer in a most 
effective manner, Lieut. Furness also took command 
of infantry platoons, after the officers had become 
casualties, and led them brilliantly. On one occas- 
ion he reorganized a platoon after the leader had 
been killed and attacked a strong machine-gun posi- 
tion, capturing four guns and 15 prisoners. Next of 
kin, W. T. Furness, Brookline, Mass. 

FURR. WALTER E Private 

82d Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, 
France, July 19, 1918. Unaided, Pvt. Furr crept 
forward in advance of his line, searched an under- 
ground tunnel, captured five Germans, and brought 
them back through heavy machine-gun and shell 
fire. Home address, M. F. Furr, father, Concord, 
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FURY, WILLIAM H Sergeant 

6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau- 
Thierry, France, June 10, 1918. Sergt. Fury re- 
mained in a building subjected to heavy shell fire 
and mustard gas and made coffee for wounded men, 
until the building was almost entirely demolished 
by the enemy shell fire. Next of kin, Mary Hamil- 
ton, sister, 191 Richard Street, New Haven, Conn. 

GADDIS, THOMAS . . . First Sergeant 

Company K, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near La Chene Tondu, France, 
October 5, 1918. When his company had been held 
up by sweeping fire from a machine-gun nest, 
Sergt. Gaddis, in charge of a patrol of five men, 
went forward to reduce the nest. The patrol was 
once driven back by the terrific fire, but again ad- 
vanced. Fifteen feet from the nest two guns opened 
fire, kilUng three of the patrol, whereupon Sergt. 
Gaddis rushed forward alone and killed the crews of 
both guns with hand grenades. His action not only 
made possible the advance of the line, which was of 
extreme importance, but also saved many of his 
comrades at a time when his company had suffered 
heavy casualties. Home address, Mrs. Sarah 
Gaddis, mother, 706 East Third Street, South Oil 
City. Pa. 

GAGE, GEORGE H Captain 

Medical Corps, 28th Infantry. Conspicuous for 
his courage in the actions at Rambercourt on March 
17, 1918, and at Cantigny, May 28, 1918, he gave 
inspiration to the officers and men of the command 
by his extraordinary heroism throughout the opera- 
tions south of Soissons, July 18 to 22, 1918, and es- 
pecially at Berzy-le-Sec, July 21, 1918, when he ac- 
companied the first line and attended the wounded 
in the open under incessant machine-gun and artil- 
lery fire. Home address, Mrs. Ethel M. Gage, 182 
Parsells Avenue, Rochester, N. Y. 

GAGNIER, CHARLES Private 

Company C, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
30, 1918. Pvt. Gagnier exhibited exceptional 
bravery in voluntarily leaving shelter, going for- 
ward under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and 
bringing back to our lines several wounded com- 
rades. Home address, Mrs. Emma Gagnier, 
mother, Williamstown Station, Mass. 

GAHRING, W. ROSS . . First Lieutenant 

28th Infantry. On May 28-31, 1918, at Cantigny, 
France, he was severely wounded by machine-gun 
fire shortly after successfully leading his platoon to 
its objective. Notwithstanding this, he remained 
on duty for nine hours, thereby setting a brave ex- 
ample for his men. Home address, Mrs. W. H. 
Sloan, mother, Mt. Vernon, Mo. 

GAILLOT, MAURICE G Captain 

French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31 to Aug- 
ust 6, 1918; and near Soissons, France, August 25 
to September 1, 1918. Throughout the two cam- 
paigns Capt. Gaillot accompanied every officer's 
patrol, fearlessly exposing himself to heavy ma- 
chine-gun and artillery fire, rendering invaluable 
service to the regiment to which he was attached. 
Home address, Mrs. M. Gaillot, 55 Avenue de la 
Grand Armie, Paris, France. 

GAINES, JOHN P. . . Second Lieutenant 

26th Infantry. He stayed with his command and 
led it to its final objective near Soissons, France, 
July 20, 1918, after being wounded, directed the 
consolidation of his position, and yielded his post 
only at the command of a superior officer. Home 
address, John W. Gaines, father. Bay City, Texas. 



GALA WITCH, AUGUST .... Private 
Deceased. Company L, 9th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
July 25, 1918. While endeavoring with his auto- 
matic rifle to silence the fire of an enemy machine- 
gun nest, which was holding up a portion of our 
line, Pvt. Galawitch was killed by shell fire. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Victoria Galawitch, mother, 102 Gardner 
Avenue, Homestead, N. J. 

GALBRAITH, FREDERICK W., Jr. . Colonel 
147th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Ivoiry, France, September 29, 1918. 
When an enemy counterattack was imminent he 
went into the front lines under a violent artillery 
and machine-gun barrage, and by the coolness and 
certainty of his orders and the inspiring example of 
his personal courage reorganized his own command 
and took command of other units whose officers had 
been lost or diverted in the confusion of battle. 
Knocked down by a shell, he refused to be evacu- 
ated and continued to carry on the work of reorgan- 
izing his position and disposing the troops to a suc- 
cessful conclusion. Home address, W. L. Taylor, 
Western Paper Goods Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. 

GALKA, TONY Private 

Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
1918. After his company had withdrwan from 
their position, Pvt. Galka voluntarily returned to 
the former position, and throughout the night of 
July 15-16 assisted in evacuating the wounded. 
Home address, John Galka, father. Podia, Poland. 

GALLAGHER, CORNELIUS E. . . Sergeant 
Company C, 309th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, 
France, October 28-29, 1918. Although painfully 
wounded in the shoulder, he remained at his post 
for six hours, without reporting his wound. Even 
then he requested permission to remain, and, hav- 
ing obtained it, he encouraged his men to withstand 
a threatened counterattack. He left the field only 
when ordered to do so. Home address, Mrs. Helen 
Walsh, 41 Andrew Street, Bayonne, N. J. 

GALLAGHER, GEORGE .... Corporal 
Deceased. Company L, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, 
France, July 15; and near Jaulgonne, France, July 
23, 1918. On the night of July 15, during the in- 
tense shelling which preceded the German offensive, 
Corpl. Gallagher made three trips through the fire 
and, collecting lost troops, conducted them to their 
place in the line. On July 23 he led a patrol 
through perilous fire, and established communica- 
tion with troops on the right of his position. Home 
address, Winifred Gallagher, mother, 7311 3d Ave. 
nue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

GALLAGHER, JOHN M Corporal 

Deceased. Company C, 1st Engineers. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
October 9, 1918. While his battaUon was defending 
a hill captured from the enemy, Corpl. Gallagher 
was placed on the extreme right of the line, nearest 
to the enemy, when an enemy counterattack was 
launched against thi'ir position. On account of the 
severe casualties inflicted, orders were given to 
withdraw. Remaining alone at his post after the 
withdrawal, Corpl. Gallagher valiantly resisted the 
attack, advancing about 30 yards, when he saw the 
enemy strip the body of his dead commanding officer. 
Later, when his company drove the enemy beyond 
the former position, they found the body of Corpl. 
Gallagher, lying across his rifle. In a circle, facing 
him, were the bodies of six Germans, whose lives he 
exacted during the unequal struggle. Next of kin, 
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GALLO, JOSEPH Sergeant 

Company A, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 1, 1918. 
He showed great bravery and energy and excep- 
tional presence of mind in leading his platoon 
through heavy barrage fire to reinforce a weakened 
section of the line. Further, after the capture of a 
hill which was his objective, he pursued a German 
officer, although exposed to heavy fire, captured 
him, took away his arms and brought him back a 
prisoner. Home address, Mrs. Rose Gallo, 218 No. 
Belmont Avenue, Newark, N. J. 

GALLOWAY, JUDSON PAUL . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Chateau-Thierry sector, 
France, June 6, 1918. Lieut. Galloway exhibited 
exceptional courage and leadership when, after be- 
ing mortally wounded, he continued to direct the 
steady advance of his platoon in the face of heavy 
machine-gun fire until struck a second time and 
and killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Jane P. Galloway, 
wife, 116 Riverside Drive, New York City. 

GAMMELL, WARREN S 

Sergeant (First Class) 
Deceased. U. S. Ambulance Service. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action northwest of Sommepy, 
near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918, Sergt. 
Ganimel showed conspicuous courage and devotion 
to duty in evacuating the wounded under inost try- 
ing conditions. He made repeated trips in plain 
view of the enemy observers over roads under con- 
tinuous shell fire. He was killed by a shell fragment 
while riding in an ambulance to an advanced post. 
Next of kin, Dr. H. W. Gammell, Madison, Minn. 

GANDER, WILLIAM Private 

Company E, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
1918. Voluntarily advancing ahead of his com- 
pany, Pvt. Gander captured an enemy machine-gun 
with three prisoners. The next morning, with an- 
other soldier, he again went forth and caused the 
surrender of several guns and five prisoners. His 
bravery in both instances greatly facilitated the ad- 
vance of his company, who were meeting with resist- 
ance from the nests, which Pvt. Gander wiped out. 
Home address, Mike Yerrsh, friend, 418 Center 
Street, Springfield, Ohio. 

GANNON, JOSEPH J Corporal 

Company E, 104th Infantry. He displayed 
courage and self-sacrificing devotion to duty in ac- 
tion against the enemy on April 12, 1918, voluntarily 
going with one comrade to an advanced post in a 
communication trench and with automatic rifle 
holding back advance of the enemy through the 
trench until his comrade was killed and he himself 
severely wounded. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth 
Gannon, mother, 20 Valentine Street, Cambridge, 
Mass. 

GANSAZ, STANLEY . . Private (First Class) 
Company A, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Exermont, France, October 4, 
1918. When a German 77mm gun, supported by 
numerous machine-guns, broke the tank attack 
and held up the infantry advance, Pvt. Gansaz, 
with two scouts, made an encircling movement amid 
heavy fire, and put the gun out of action, captur- 
ing the entire crew. They then cleaned out the en- 
emy dugouts in the vicinity and returned with 40 
prisoners, including an officer. Home address, Jos- 
eph Gansas, 45th Coast Artillery Corps, U. S. A. 

GARBER, HARRY E. . Private (First Clasi) 
Battery F, 21st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Montauville, France, 
October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell set fire to 
the powder dump of his battery, Pvt. Garber 



crossed a shell-swept area to warn his companions of 
the danger from the threatened explosion of the 
dump. He then recrossed the shelled area to notify 
his officers of the conflagration and returned to the 
burning dump to assist in saving some of the pow- 
der. Home address, Henry J. Garber, father, 2916 
Fifth Avenue, Beaver Falls, Pa. 

GARCIA, AMADO . . Private (First Class) 
Company K, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 26, 
1918. With two other soldiers Pvt. Garcia crawled 
300 yards in front of our lines, through the enemy's 
wire, and attacked a hostile machine-gun nest. The 
enemy crew opened fire on them at a range of only 
ten yards and resisted stubbornly, but they suc- 
ceeded in killing three of the crew and driving off 
the others with clubbed rifles. They returned to our 
lines under heavy fire. Home address, Mrs. Maria 
Garcia, mother, Acomita, N. M. 

GARCIA. GRAVIEL Private 

Company C, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 

16, 1918. Pvt. Garcia voluntarily went out into No 
Man's Land under heavy enemy fire and adminis- 
tered first aid to a wounded comrade. While mak- 
ing his way back to our lines with the wounded man, 
he was himself severely wounded. Home address, 
Mrs. Joseph Davis, mother, Somerville, Texas. 

GARDELLO, FRANK J.. Jr. . . . Sergeant 
Infantry. When two enemy aeroplanes flew para- 
llel to our infantry lines north of the River Ourcq, 
near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 28, 1918, pouring 
machine-gun bullets into our positions and driving 
everyone to cover, he rushed to his machine-gun and 
took aim at the upper of the two machines. Al- 
though he was constantly subject to a storm of 
bullets from the planes and from enemy snipers on 
the ground, he nevertheless coolly sighted his gun 
and riddled the upper plane. It collapsed and fell in 
flames, striking the lower one as it fell and causing it 
to crash to the earth also. Home address, Grank 
Gardello, father, 10 Roosevelt Street, New York 
City. 

GARDINER, KENNETH .... Corporal 
Battery A, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near St. Eugene, France, July 

17, 1918. Suffering from shell shock and a wound in 
the shoulder, Corpl. Gardiner continued to carry 
messages over shell-swept roads until he was forced 
to go to the dressing station by his battery comman- 
der. Home address, Everett Gardiner, father, 120 
West Oak Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa. 

GARDNER, ALFRED W. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
October 3, 1918. Attacking enemy machine-gun 
nest, Lieut. Gardner displayed the highest courage 
when he led his company up a steep slope in the face 
of murderous fire. Before he could accomplish his 
objective he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary E. 
Gardner, mother, 325 West S9th Street, New York 
City. 

GARDNER, ELMER W Private 

Company G, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. While acting as a runner he was seriously 
wounded, but in spite of his injury he struggled 
forward and delivered his message. Home address, 
Mrs. Elizabeth Gardner, North Franklin, N. Y. 

GARDNER, GEORGE W. . . . Sergeant 
Company F, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in Bois de Barricourt, France, 
November 2, 1918. Sergt. Gardner led his platoon 
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strong enemy positions, capturing two machine- 
guns and assisting in the destruction of several 
others that were holding up our advance. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Mary Etta Gardner, mother, General 
Delivery, Traer, Kansas. 

GARDNER, JOHN H Sergeant 

Company L, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
8, 1918. After his company commander had been 
wounded immediately before an attack, Sergt. 
Gardner took command of the company and led it 
throughout the action. When his company was held 
up by machine-gun fire, he went forward and killed 
four German machine-gunners, thereby enabling his 
company to continue the advance. On another oc- 
casion he picked up the rifle of a wounded soldier 
and killed three of the enemy. Later, when his com- 
pany was almost surrounded by hostile machine 
gunners, under his cool direction his men fought 
their way out, reached their objective, and consoli- 
dated the position. Home address, J. W. Gardner, 
father, R. F. D. No. 2, Hartsville. S. C. 

GAREY, PHILIP Sergeant 

Company I, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. Organizing a platoon of survivors of a 
battalion, Sergt. Garey led them in attack against 
the enemy. Under terrific shell and machine-gun 
fire, he advanced against the enemy machine-gun 
nest, and by the effective use of hand grenades, 
killed or wounded the crew and destroyed the gun. 
Home address, Mrs. Willis L. Garey, mother, 154 
Ralston Avenue, South Orange, N. J. 

GARGES, JOSEPH A Corporal 

Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the Bois de Belleau, 
France, June 6-8, 1918. Corpl. Garges, with How- 
ard Childs and Benjamin Tilghman, corporals, and 
Herman L. McLeod, private, all of the same com- 
pany, were prominent in the attack on enemy ma- 
chine-gun positions in the Bois de Belleau on June 
6 and 8, 1918; were foremost in their company and 
at all times acquitted themselves with such distinc- 
tion that they were an example for the remainder of 
their command. 

GARIEPY, THEODORE T. . . . Corporal 
Company C, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Bois des Crimpettes, near 
Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 
August 1, 1918. When two companies of another 
organization deployed in a field a violent artillery 
fire was directed on them, necessitating their mov- 
ing into an adjoining wood, leaving their dead and 
wounded on the field. Corpl. Gariepy, with a party 
of five men, left the woods and directed the work of 
carrying the wounded to a safe spot, where they 
could be given medical attention. He directed this 
work under heavy fire and with an utter disregard 
for his own life. Home address, Roy C. Gariepy, 
brother, 348 Allendale Avenue, Detroit, Mich 

GARLINGTON, CRESWELL . . . 

Lieutenant Colonel 
General Staff, 77th Division. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Merval, France, September 
14, 1918. In preparation for an attack by units of 
his division, Lieut. Col. Garlington helped establish 
an advanced observation post. Learning a wounded 
officer was in front, Lieut. Col. Garlington made his 
way twice through intense fire from artillery and 
small arms to where the wounded officer lay and 
assisted in carrying him to safety. Home address, 
Brig. Gen. R. A. Garlington, father, in care of The 
Adjutant General, Washington, D. C. 

GARNER, CORTIS H Private 

Company C, 105th Field Signal Battalion. For 



extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt 
and Nsurrcy, France, September 28 to October 1, 
1918. Attached to the headquarters of the 6th 
infantry brigade as a dispatch rider Pvt. Garner re- 
peatedly showed exceptional bravery throughout 
the operations of that brigade. During the engage- 
ment near Bellicourt he particularly distinguished 
himself by his prompt deUvery of all messages under 
vigorous shell fire and bombing raids by enemy air- 
craft, riding day and night in all kinds of weather. 
Home address, J. W. Garner, father, R. F. D. No. 3, 
Raleigh, N. C. 

GARNER, GEORGE W Private 

Company D, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Exermont, France, October 
4, 1918. When a German 77 mm. gun, supported 
by numerous machine guns, broke the tank at- 
tack and held up the infantry advance, Private 
Garner, with two scouts, made an encircling move- 
ment amid heavy fire and put the gun out of ac- 
tion, capturing the entire crew. .They then cleaned 
out the enemy dugouts in the vicinity, and returned 
with forty prisoners, including an oflScer. Home ad- 
dress, J. W. Garner, father, Lonoke, Ark. 

GARNER, JOHN B Sergeant 

Company F, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action north of Clemery, in Lorraine, 
France, on the night of 16-17, August, 1918. Al- 
though wounded in the face and hand, he went 50 
meters up a road in the face of fire from two German 
machine-guns and of exploding grenades to rescue a 
lieutenant who lay 100 meters within the German 
wire, so severely wounded as to be unable to move 
without assistance. Sergt. Garner put the officer 
on his back, crawled through the enemy's wire and 
from there carried him 500 meters across open 
ground, under fire, to safety. Home address, Mrs. 
John C. Garner, mother, Cedartown, Ga. 

GARR, CHARLES W Corporal 

Company D, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, 
October 7, 1918. Advancing ahead of our infantry 
Corpl. Garr made a reconnaissance of the town of 
St. Etienne-a-Arnes, and, in spite of the danger, 
exposed to artillery and machine-gun fire of our 
own and enemy guns, he procured and returned 
with valuable information. Home address, N. E. 
Garr, father, Spiro, Okla. 

GARRISON, WILLIAM H. . . . Private 
Signal Corps, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
July 20-23, 1018. He displayed great personal 
bravery and skill in maintaining telephone lines 
between the regimental commander and the leading 
battalion for more than two days. He patrolled the 
Une continuously and repaired it when it was cut 
during bombardment. Knocked down frequently 
by exploding shells, and once buried beneath dirt 
and d6bris, he nevertheless stuck courageously to 
his task, thereby making communication possible. 
Home address, Mrs. Phoebe Garrison, mother, 
Pioche, Nev. 

GARSIDE, HENRY P Private 

Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Beaumont, France, Novem- 
ber 1-5, 1918. On duty as a company runner, Pvt. 
Garside repeatedly carried messages unflinchingly 
through heavy enemy machine-gun and shell fire 
with utter disregard for personal safety. Home ad- 
dress, Bridgett Garside, 290 Rhode Island Avenue, 
Fall River, Mass. 

GARST, HENRY J Corporal 

Company H, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bazoches, France, August 9, 
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a hostile machine-gun, Corpl. Garst, with two other 
soldiers, boldly went forward through machine-gun 
fire and accomplished this mission. Home address, 
George Garst, father, 4210 Chippewa Street, St. 
Louis, Mo. 

GARTHRIGHT, JOHN E Private 

Deceased. Company M, 307th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in the Forest of Argonne, 
France, September 28-29, 1918. Pvt. Gartliright 
distinguished himself time after time carrying in 
wounded under heavy shell fire until he was finally 
killed while engaged in this self-sacrificing work. 
Next of kin, Warren Garthright, father, R. F. D. 6, 
Richmond, Va. 

GARVIN. FRANK W Private 

Company C, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, Octo- 
ber 18, 1918. After the advance of his company 
had been stopped by strong hostile machine-gun 
fire, Pvt. Garvin, with three companions, advanced 
far ahead of the front line to attack an enemy posi- 
tion located in a large farmhouse. By skillful man- 
euvering in the broad daylight they covered all en- 
trances to the house and forced the surrender of the 
entire force of the enemy, numbering 36 men and 
two officers. During the exploit they killed two 
Germans who attempted to take cover in the cellar. 
Home address, George K. Garvin, father, 84 Nassau 
Boulevard, Garden City, Long Island, N. Y. 

GASKINS, FREDERICK O. . . . Corporal 
Deceased. Company 1, 118th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near la Haie Menneresse, 
France, October 16, 1918. When the advance of his 
company was held up by two machine-gun nests 
Corpl. Gaskins led his squad entirely on his own 
initiative in the face of intense machine-gun fire 
against an enemy post on the right flank. Followed 
by his men he rushed the position, taking it and 
killing two of the gun crew. He then rushed a second 
post alone with his rifle, killing one of the crew. He 
was himself killed before he could reach the post. 
Next of kin, Thomas W. Gaskins, father, Chester- 
field, S. C. 

GASPARATTO, TONY Private 

Company B, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. During the operations against Belli- 
court, Pvt. Gasparatto, without assistance, charged 
an enemy position, taking and returning with 26 
prisoners. Home address, Joseph Gasparatto, 
father, Lockhart, 111. 

GASSOWAY, THOMAS .... Corporal 
Company B, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fontaines, France, Novem- 
ber 7, 1918. Corpl. Gassoway, accompanied by 
three other soldiers, volunteered and went out under 
heavy machine-gun and artillery fire to rescue a 
wounded comrade. Failing in the first attempt, 
they again tried and this time succeeded in bringing 
the wounded man to shelter. Home address, Will- 
iam Gassoway, Vanceburg, Ky. 

GASTON, GEORGE F Private 

Company H, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
9, 1918. After being severely wounded by shrapnel 
he showed the greatest courage by continuing to 
advance on a machine-gun emplacement, keeping 
the gun occupied, and thereby enabling a detach- 
ment to flank the position and capture it. Home 
address, Charles Gaston, father, Windsor, 111. 

GASTON, PAUL J Sergeant 

Sanitary Detachment, 121st Machine Gun Bat- 
alion. For extraordinary heroism in action in 



front of Bellevue Farm, near Cierges, France, Aug- 
ust 1, 1918. During the attack on Bellevue Farm 
he worked energetically throughout the engagement 
which continued from 2 to 10 p. m., to give first aid 
to the wounded and to carry them to the dressing 
station. He was under fire of snipers continuously 
and frequently went into shell and machine-gun fire 
to administer to wounded soldiers. His calmness 
and courage was • source of inspiration to the com- 
bat troups. Home address, Howard L. Gaston, 
brother, Dysart, Iowa. 

GASTON, ROBERT A Corporal 

Deceased. Company F, Hist Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 8, 1918. Corpl. Gaston led three 
attempts to take an enemy machine-gun nest under 
enfilade fire. In the final attempt he was wounded, 
but continued to advance until he was killed by ma- 
chine-gun fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Lilly Gaston, 
mother. Fort Sam Houston, Texas. 

GATAINO, ISAAC Corporal 

Company I, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 
8, 1918. Corpl. Gataino showed exceptional cour- 
age and judgment when patrolling the country to 
the flank of his company under heavy machine-gun 
and artillery fire. He obtained liaison with the 
flank company and brought back valuable informa- 
tion regarding the river to the front of our lines. 
Home address, Joseph Gataino, father, 1208 Wash- 
burn Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

GATES, AUSTIN Private 

Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Charpentry, France, October 
3, 1918. He went forward with three other sol- 
diers, and, though subjected to intense enemy fire 
rescued a wounded soldier who had fallen in advance 
of our lines. Home address, Mrs. George Duff, 
mother, Drummond, Mont. 

GAUFFENY, EMMANUAL PAUL FRANCOIS 

Lieutenant 

French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion in the St. Mihiel sector, France, September 26, 
1918. Commanding and leading a raid against the 
enemy, in spite of the severe shelling Lieut. Gaufi'- 
eny reached his objective and took many prisoners. 
His great courage during most hazardous recon- 
naissances won the admiration of all under his com- 
mand, and the information he suj^plied was always 
of the utmost value. 

GAUTHIER, JEAN CHARLES . . . 

Second Lieutenant 
French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Bussy Farm, France, September 29, 1918. 
While on duty as French Liaison ofiicer wth the 
371st Infantry, this officer was knocked down by a 
shell which burst near by during a severe artillery 
barrage. He immediately resumed the advance 
with the utmost coolness, affording an excellent 
example to the men near him. During the whole 
battle he was many times exposed to heavy fire in 
maintaining liaison and performing other voluntary 
service; his experience, sang froid, and judgment 
assisting materially in the success of the operation. 
Home address not given. 

GAY, JAMES H. . . . First Lieutenant 

30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. When 
his small force of about 30 men was almost entirely 
surrounded by greatly superior forces of the enemy, 
Lieut. Gay, refusing to surrender, cut his way out 
by delivering a deadly fire from both his front and 
rear. He also captured about 150 prisoners, includ- 
ing a major, and his remarkable gallantry aided 
greatly in breaking up the German drive of July 15. 



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Home address, James H. Gay, father, 345 Pelham 
Road, Germantown, Pa. 

GAY, LUTHER Private 

Company L, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Bois de Chatillon, 
France, November 5, 1918. As Private Gay and 
another soldier were going to the rear to guide the 
remainder of their company to its position, they 
were fired on from an enemy machine-gun nest. 
Attacking the nest, they killed four of the crew 
and captured one prisoner, driving off the remain- 
der. Home address, Lindsey Gay, father, Adrian, 
Ga. 

GAYLORD, BRADLEY J. . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, 1st Day Bombardment Group, Air Service. 
For extraordinary heroism in action between Cham- 
bley and Xammes, France, September 13, 1918. 
While leading an important mission with two other 
planes, he was attacked by 15 enemy planes. 
Nevertheless, he and his observer carried out the 
mission, bombed the objective in a running fight, 
and shot down at least one enemy plane. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Harvey R. Gaylord, mother, 113 High 
Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 

GAYNIER, CHARLES E Private 

Company C, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
30, 1918. He exhibited exceptional bravery in vol- 
untarily leaving shelter, going forward under heavy 
shell and machine-gun fire and bringing back to our 
lines several wounded comrades. Mitchell Gaynier, 
father, Wilham Stone Station, Mass. 

GEARHARD, AUGUST F. . First Lieutenant 
Chaplain, 328th Infantry. For repeated acts of 
extraordinary heroism in action at Norroy and Van- 
dieres, France, September 15-16, 1918, and at Chi- 
tel Ch6h6ry, and Sommerance, France, October 
3-20. During this advance of his regiment from 
Norroy to Vandi^res he displayed exceptional brav- 
ery and fidelity to his duties by working two days 
and nights without sleeping, recovering and remov- 
ing to the rear the killed and wounded, making fre- 
quent trips into No Man's Land under heavy shell 
fire for this purpose. In the operations at Ch&tel 
Ch6h6ry and Sommerance this officer again distin- 
guished himself by remaining constantly at the ad- 
vanced aid station assisting the surgeon, adminis- 
tering aid to the wounded, cheering and comforting 
them. Home address, 469 Twenty-fourth Street, 
Milwaukee, Wis. 

GEE, OTHEL J First Lieutenant 

Medical Corps, 20th Field Artillery. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Vieville-en-Haye, 
France, September 27, 1918. Lieutenant Gee vol- 
untarily ran to the assistance of a wounded soldier, 
dressed his wounds, and carried him to shelter 
through severe shell fire. Home address, Mrs. L. C. 
Gee, mother, 3531 West Lee Street, Greenville, Tex. 

GEER, CLARENCE W. . . First Lieutenant 
102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at St. Hilaire, France, September 18-19, 
1918. While advancing with a raiding party, in 
the face of heavy machine-gun fire, he charged alone 
into the woods and captured two prisoners single- 
handed. After the raiding party had retired, he 
again went back alone into the woods under the 
same heavy machine-gun fire, to locate wounded 
who had been left behind. His courage and excep- 
tional bravery set an example to his men which con- 
tributed greatly to the success of the raid. Home 
address, Mrs. M. F. Geer, wife, 237 Church Street, 
Torrington, Conn. 

GEER, FREDERICK W Private 

Company M, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 



heroism in action near Grand-PrS, France, October 
26, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun fire and 
on his own initiative. Private Geer left a place of 
safety and made his way by crawling to the side of a 
wounded comrade, administering first-aid treat- 
ment. Home address, Mrs. Mary Geer, 231 Madi- 
son Avenue, Albany, N. Y. 

GEER, PRENTICE S Corporal 

67th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. At 
Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, having 
become isolated when the enemy counter-attacked 
his group, he courageously charged with a bayonet 
and, with the assistance of his comrades, captured a 
machine-gun crew and repulsed the attack at that 
point. Home address, Mrs. Helen Geer, mother, 
993 Fairmont Avenue, St. Paul, Minn. 

GEHRIS, JACK D. . . Private (First Class) 
Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Binarville, France, 
October 2 and 5, 1918. Under a heavy enemy bar- 
rage Private Gehris went to the rescue of two severe- 
ly wounded men and carried them to a place offering 
scant shelter, where they were forced to remain until 
aid arrived the next morning. On October 5, 1918, 
when a shell struck his first-aid station, killing two 
and wounding five others, he, although wounded, 
adminsitered first aid to his comrades before re- 
ceiving medical attention for himself. Home ad- 
dress. Pearl Allegars, friend, 17 Broad Street, 
Stroudsburg, Pa. 

GEIGER, FRANK F Sergeant 

95th Company, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Forest of Argonne, France, 
November 1, 1918. Sergeant Geiger displayed 
great coolness and courage in leading his section 
against machine-gun positions. He was later se- 
verely wounded while rushing a machine-gun nest 
unaided. Home address, Frank S. Geiger, father, 
1331 Seneca Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 

GENICKE, RAYMOND .... Private 
Company H, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 29, 
1918. Private Genicke accompanied an officer in 
advancing ahead of the first wave under intense 
machine-gun and shell fire to within a few feet of 
an enemy trench and captured 75 prisoners. He 
then entered this trench and took ten more of the 
enemy. Home address, Mrs. R. J. Genicke, wife, 
499 Third Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 

GENEST, PAUL P Mechanic 

Company L, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 1, 1918. 
He picked up a live grenade thrown into his group 
from an enemy dugout and hurled it back into the 
dugout, killing and wounding a number of the 
enemy and saving the lives of several comrades. 
Home address, Arthur Genest, 111 Gresham Ave- 
nue, Lowell, Mass. 

GENRICH, LUDWIG .... Mechanic 
Company I, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Clery le Petit, France, Novem- 
ber 6, 1918. His company having been held up by 
enemy machine-gun fire. Mechanic Genrich, with 
his platoon leader and another soldier, attacked a 
machine-gun nest, killing two of the crew and cap- 
turing eight prisoners, thereby permitting the com- 
pany to advance and establish a bridgehead. Home 
address, Carl Genrich, 107 Colfax, Street, South 
Bend, Ind. 

GENTRY, CARL C. . . Private (First Class( 
Company D, 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Baulny, France, September 
30, 1918. Upon his own initiative, Private Gentry 
organized a platoon composed of disorganized 



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men from various units, and led it through terrific 
machine-gun fire, stopping an advance of the en- 
emy. In performing this courageous feat he was 
severely wounded. Home address, John Gentry, 
father, Twenty-first and Lulu Streets, Trenton, 
Mo. 

GENTRY, HERMAN D Private 

Deceased. Company C, 167th Infantry. Died 
March II, 1918, of wounds that were received in 
action while fighting gallantly near Pexonne, 
France, March 5, 1918. He showed courageous 
devotion to duty by remaining at his post under 
heavy shell fire. Next of kin, Morgan Gentry, 
father, Huntsville, Ala. 

GEORGE, HAROLD H. . . First Lieutenant 
139th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Bantheville, France, October 27, 
1918. Lieutenant George displayed great courage in 
attacking a formation of four enemy planes (Fokker 
type), destroying two of them in a terrific fight and 
driving the other two back to their own territory. 
Home address, William F. George, brother, 210 
East Tenth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

GEORGE, RUBIN L Corporal 

Company A. 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near BrieuUes, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. After his platoon had become badly 
disorganized under heavy fire, and all the sergeants 
had been killed or wounded, Corpor.al George took 
charge of the platoon, reorganized it with great 
courage, and initiative, and led it on in the attack 
against hostile machine guns. He was wounded 
shortly afterwards, but he remained throughout 
the night where he had fallen refusing to be evac- 
uated till all the other wounded had been cared for. 
Home address, Mrs. Amelia George, mother, San 
Jose, Cal. 

GETCHELL, CHARLES H. . Mess Sergeant 
Battery F, 151st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Pannes, France, Septem- 
ber 21, 1918. While the terrain was under heavy 
artillery fire from the enemy. Sergeant Getchell, 
observing some wounded men lying in the open 
without attention, ran to their aid of his own voli- 
tion, administered to their wounds, and helped 
carry them to a place of safety, after which he again 
went out into the shell-swept area and made a care- 
ful reconnaissance of the fields, searching for any 
other casualties which he might have overlooked. 
Home address, Mrs. W. H. Day, sister, 3516 Port- 
land Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn. 

GEYER, ROBERT E Private 

Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, 
September 12, 1918. While acting as spare gunner. 
Private Geyer sprang, at a word from his executive 
oflScer, to act as No. 1 in the supplementary gun 
crew for the first piece, whose entire crew were cas- 
ualties. He assisted in laying aside the dead and 
wounded and continued in the service of his piece 
until the barrage was captured. Home address, 
Charles A. Geyer, 909 Portage Avenue, South Bend, 
Ind. 

GHOLSTON, JABEZ G Captain 

6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Fontraines, France, November 7, 1918. 
Captain Gholston personally led several of his pla- 
toons against machine-guns on the fiank of the at- 
tacking battalion and reduced that resistance. He 
was wounded by shell fire upon reaching the objec- 
tive, but remained with his company until the posi- 
tion had been organized and an advance upon a new 
objective begun. Home address, Mr. W. N. Ghol- 
bton, father, Woodland, Miss. 



GIBBONS, JAMES J Sergeant 

Deceased. 45th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that ex- 
traordinary heroism which will serve as an example 
to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin. Miss 
Evelyn Gibbons, sister, 61 West Ninety-third 
Street, New York City. 

GIBBS, DUDLEY R. . . Private (First Class) 
Battery E, 150th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Fleville, France, Oc- 
tober 28, 1918. Acting as courier, Private Gibbs 
was riding through an intense shelling and, stopping 
at a cry of help, observed two members of his or- 
ganization lying in the road. Going to their aid, he 
found that one man was already dead and the other 
seriously wounded. He administered aid under 
most harassing conditions, and assisted in his re- 
moval to a dressing station. Home address, Mrs. 
Hattie M. Gibbs Blair, mother, Miami, Okla. 

GIBNEY, JOHNJ Corporal 

Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Greves Farm, France, 
July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers. 
Corporal Gibney, with eight other soldiers, manned 
two guns of a French battery which had been de- 
serted by the French during the unprecedented fire, 
after many casualties had been inflicted on their 
forces. For two hours he remained at his post and 
poured an effective fire into the ranks of the enemy. 
Home address. Miss Mary Gibney, 311 East Fourth 
Street, Tucson, Ariz. 

GIBSON, CHARLES S Private 

82d Company, 6th Regiment of Marines. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bayonville 
France, November 1, 1918. Private Gibson volun- 
teered and went forward to reconnoiter a ravine 
which was infested with hostile machine-gun and 
artillery positions, returning with several prisoners. 
Home address, Mrs. Charles W. Gibson, 101 Walnut 
Street, BatesvLUe, Ind. 

GIBSON, RALPH Sergeant 

Company H, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Beaume, France, November 8, 
1918. Sergeant Gibson, then private, led his platoon 
across a fire-swept zone in the advance of the ob- 
jective, encouraging his men by his fearless example. 
On the same day he was placed in charge of two im- 
portant reconnoitering patrols, whose mission was 
to locate enemy machine-gun positions that were 
known to be in the path of the advance t)f the com- 
pany. He accomplished the mission, constantly ex- 
posed to enemy fire, and brought back important 
information. Home address, Mrs. Rose B. Gibson, 
mother, 4306 Forestville Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

GIBSON, RAYMOND Corporal 

Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
Bois de Belleau, on June 8, 1918, he handled alone a 
Chauchat rifle with such accuracy in the face of an 
extremely heavy fire that his platoon was enabled to 
move against the enemy machine-gun platoon. 
Home address, Kingsport, Tenn. 

GIBSON, THOMAS R. . . First Lieutenant 
18th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Soissons, France, July 21, 1918. He dis- 
played rare gallantry and leadership when, all the 
other officers of his company having been killed or 
wounded, he led his men through a zone of intense 
bombardment, and, although badly wounded him- 
self, he attained his objective with only five men and 
two machine-guns, refusing to be evacuated until 
hia guns were effectively in action. Home address, 
J. D. Gibson, 3647 Flournoy Street, Chicago, 111 



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GICLAIS, DE LA Lieutenant 

French Army, attached to 42d Division. In the 
action of March 5. 1918, near Pexonne, France, al- 
though he might have remained in a place of safety, 
he went to the position of Battery C, 15l8t Field 
Artillery, when it was under bombardment by accu- 
rately adjusted artillery, and by his courage and 
coolness, assisted the officers and men of the com- 
mand. 

GIESCKE, LEWIS M Private 

Company I, 132d Infantry. For repeated acts of 
extraordinary heroism in action near Brieulles, 
France, October 9-12, 1918. Private Giescke ad- 
ministered first aid to many comrades under heavy 
shell fire and assisted them to the aid station. When 
his company was in need of water he went alone un- 
der heavy machine-gun fire, in direct view of the 
enemy, and procured it. Each night he personally 
guided the ration detail through heavy bombard- 
ment. Toward the end of the engagement, after hia 
platoon sergeant and the other noncommissioned 
officers had become casualties. Private Giescke took 
charge of the platoon, displaying unusual leadership. 
Home address, Herman Giescke, father, Poplar 
Grove. lU. 

GIET, AUGUSTE ALBERT ■■■■„, 

Private (First Class) 

Second Coast Artillery Corps, French Army. For 
extraordinary heroism in action on July 22, 1918. 
While his company was surrounded by the enemy 
after an attack, Soldat Giet volunteered and estab- 
lished liaison with his battalion, his mission being 
successfully accompUshed despite the severe fire 
from many machine-guns in the vicinity. 

GIGER, GEORGE J. . . First Lieutenant 

114th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action north of Verdun, France, October 12, 1918. 
While leading his platoon in attack. Lieutenant 
Giger was wounded but refused evacuation, en- 
couraging his men to continue, when he was again 
wounded. He then assisted in the removal of the 
wounded and refused attention until all others had 
received first aid. Home address, Mrs. George J. 
Giger, wife, 321 Fair Street, Paterson, N. J. 

GILBERT, FRANCIS W Captain 

307th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Fismes, France, August 26, 1918, and 
near Remille, France, November 10, 1918. On 
August 26 Captain Gilbert made a daylight 
reconnaissance of the ruins of the Tannerie, near 
Fismes, entered Fismes under direct observation 
and fire of the enemy and continued his reconnais- 
sance along the Rouen-Rheims road, under ma- 
chine-gun fire, for the purpose of ascertaining 
whether or not the terrain was favorable for an 
attack on the Chateau du Diable. On November 
10 he voluntarily led a patrol across the River 
Meuse, and located the enemy positions. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Frederick Gilbert, mother, 389 Genesee 
Street, Utica, N. Y. 

GILBERT, LESLIE T Private 

Company B, 5th Marines. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
October 4, 1918. Private Gilbert volunteered to 
rescue a comrade from a most violent barrage. Al- 
though severely wounded while performing this 
courageous deed, he continued until his task was 
accomplished. Home address, Harry T. Gilbert, 
father, R. F. D. 1, Strum, Wis. 

GILBERTIE, JOHN S Corporal 

Company E, 327th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Corney, France, October 
7-26, 1918. During the entire action from October 
7, Corporal Gilbertie carried messages from the 
front line to battalion and regimental headquarters, 



although suffering from the effects of gas and sick- 
ness. On two occasions he volunteered and led 
patrols into the enemy terrirory, obtaining and re- 
turning with information of the utmost importance 
and value. Next of kin, Antonio Gilbertie, father, 
Westport, Conn. 

GILCHRIST, EDWARD J. . Second Lieutenant 
102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Verdun, France, October 29, 1918. After 
the advance of his company had been held up by in- 
tense machine-gun and rifle fire, Lieutenant Gil- 
christ successfully gathered together the scattered 
members of his command and consolidated his posi- 
tion. He then exposed himself to great danger from 
heavy machine-gun fire by crawling far in advance 
of our lines and rescuing several wounded men who 
were lying helpless, unprotected in shell holes. 
Home address, Mrs. T. F. Gilchrist, mother, 657 
Church Street, Richmond Hill, N. Y. 

GILFILLAN, DEAN M Captain 

Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Varennes, France, October 26, 1918. Cap- 
tain Gilfillan destroyed two machine-guns and in- 
flicted heavy losses on a column of German infantry 
after his tank had been set on fire by two direct hits 
by enemy artillery and he himself wounded by ma- 
chine-gun fire. He left his tank only when explos- 
ion was imminent, was wounded a second time by 
shell fragments, but remained at his post until he 
had turned over his command to another officer. 
Home address, S. G. Gilfillan, father, 1001 South 
Sixth Street, Ironton, Ohio. 

GILKERSON, SHANKLIN EBENEZER . 

Sergeant 

167th Ambulance Company. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at St. Benoit, France, September 
16, 1918. While the regimental dressing station 
was under heavy shell fire he volunteered to lead 
a squad of litter bearers to rescue several wounded 
men of another regiment who had been caught in a 
heavy barrage. Although he was wounded him- 
self, he succeeded in leading the squad for a dis- 
tance of 3 kilometers through a constant severe 
bombardment under direct observation of the 
enemy artillery and snipers to an outpost outside 
of his own regimental sector. He brought in one 
wounded officer and seven severely wounded 
soldiers without losing any of his men. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. M. M. Gilkerson, mother. Locust 
Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. 

GILL, JOHN H Sergeant 

Headquarters Company 120th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. After being twice 
wounded during the attack, Sergeant Gill, with his 
trench-mortar section men, who had become lost 
from other companies, and stragglers, attacked a 
strong machine-gun position at the junction of the 
tunnel and canal and was wounded the third time. 
During the attack he was wounded in 13 places by 
machine-gun bullets and shrapnel, but continued 
the attack with the utmost coolness and bravery. 
Home address, T. S. Gill, father, R. F. D. 4, 
Henderson, N. C. 

GILL, MARTIN MATTHEW . . . 

Private (First Class) 
Company A, 65th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
France, October 15, 1918. Displaying remarkable 
coolness and bravery, under heavy artillery and 
machine-gun fire. Private Gill volunteered in every 
way possible to assist in administering to the wound- 
ed. Going forward over hazardous area, he brought 
in a wounded comrade to a place of safety. Home 
address, Mrs. Margaret Gill, mother, 431 West 
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GILL, RAYMOND Sergeant 

Deceased. Company D, 308th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Villa Savoye, 
France, August 24, 1918. During the advance of 
his company across the Vesle River, Sergeant Gill, 
disregarding his sev /re wounds, insisting on leading 
a patrol to capture a sniper, who was occupying a 
formidable position to fire on our men. While on 
this precarious mission. Sergeant Gill was killed. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Gill, mother, 327 Eighth 
Avenue, Long Island City, N. Y. 

GILL, WILLIAM TIGNOR, Jr. . Lieutenant 
Medical Corps, U. S. N., attached to the 6th 
Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. He 
established a forward dressing station behind the 
advanced lines and for 15 hours treated the wounded 
and directed their evacuation while subjected to 
intense front and flank fire and in the absence of ad- 
equate shelter. His fearlessness under these condi- 
tions saved the lives of many wounded who would 
otherwise have been lost to the service. He disre- 
garded personal danger and remained in an exposed 
position in order to give immediate care to the un- 
fortunate. 442 M Street, Northwest, Washington, 
D. C. 

GILLEN. EDWARD N Private 

Ambulance Company 148, 112th Sanitary Train. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Heurne, 
Belgium, November 4, 1918. With two other sol- 
diers. Private Gillen volunteered to rescue two 
wounded men, who had been lying in an exposed 
position on the opposite bank of the Scheldt River 
for two days. Making two trips across the stream, 
in the face of heavy machine-gun and shell fire, he 
and his companions succeeded in carrying both the 
wounded men to shelter. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
Anna Gillen, mother, 347 West Delaware Street, 
Toledo, Ohio. 

GILLESPIE, PETER Sergeant 

Machine Gun Company, 165th Infantry. For es- 
traordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, 
France, July 29, 1918, and Landres-et-St. Georges, 
France, October 15, 1918. Locating an enemy 
sniper. Sergeant Gillespie, then a private, took the 
rifle of a dead comrade, and with no regard to per- 
sonal safety, crawled forward under heavy machine- 
gun fire to a position far in advance of the assault- 
ing wave. After an exchange of shots, he killed an 
enemy sniper, who had killed or wounded several 
members of his battalion, and worked his was back 
to his own lines through an area swept by fire from 
nearby heights. When all of his officers had been 
evacuated, he rallied the survivors of his company 
and held them to their task, after another company 
had been sent up as relief. He aided materially in 
the repulse of a strong counterattack, although 
suffering from the effects of gas, refusing to be evac- 
uated till he became exhausted and was carried 
from the field. Home address, Mrs, George Reis, 
1024 Johns Avenue, New York City. 

GILLESPIE, WILLIAM L Private 

Deceased. Company G, 16th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the Forest of Ar- 
gorne, France, October, 1918. While carrying a 
message from the support to the firing line. Private 
Gillespie was severely wounded, but he continued 
on his mission and delivered his message. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. W. R. Gillespie, mother, 632 Harrison 
Street, Fort Wayne, Ind. 

GILLETT, TOD FORD . Private (First Class) 
U. S. Ambulance Service. On June 19, 1918, near 
Beaumont, France, he volunteered to proceed with 
his ambulance under heavy bombardment to bring 
wounded men to a place of safety. While returning 



on this perilous trip he was killed by a shell. Home 
address, M. E. Gillett, father, 110 Crescent Place, 
Tampa, Fla. 

GILLIAM, REXIE E. . . First Lieutenant 
26th Infantry. Four times he led his company 
over the top during the battle of Soissons, France, 
July 18-22, 1918, and by his individual bravery in- 
spired his men to four successful attacks. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Marguerite Gilliam, wife, 110 Walnut 
Street, Chattanooga, Tenn. 

GILLILAND, SAMUEL F., Jr. . . . 

Private (First Class) 

Medical Detachment, 11th Field Artillery. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Laneuville, 
France, November 9-10, 1918. He made repeated 
trips over a road which was under continuous shell 
fire, he being the only driver who would risk driving 
over this road. On one trip his ambulance was 
struck by a shell, which wounded him, killed one of 
his patients, and caused fresh wounds to several 
others, but he continued on duty, evacuating the 
wounded of his own and other organizations. Home 
address, S. F. Gilliland, father. South Boston, Va. 

GILLIS, ANGUS J Corporal 

Company F, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 20, 
1918. He displayed exceptional courage when he 
carried messages through an area under intense 
shell and machine-gun bombardment after four men 
had lost their lives in the attempt. Home address, 
Mrs. Angus Gillis, mother, Filmore Street, Bever- 
ly, Mass. 

GILLOTTIE, ANGELO Private 

Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, 
September 12, 1918. While acting as spare cannon- 
er, Private Gillottie sprang, at a word from his ex- 
ecutive officer to act as No. 1 of the supplementary 
gun crew for the first peice, whose entire crew were 
casualties. He assisted in laying aside the dead and 
wounded and continued in the service of his piece 
until the barrage had been completed. Home ad- 
dress, Paul Gillottie, father, 310 East Fourteenth 
Street, New York City. 

GILMER, ROBERT . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. Company K, 371st Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Trieres Farm, 
France, September 30, 1918. While personally 
reconnoitering a position to place his platoon in the 
defense of Trieres Farm, Lieutenant Gilmer, re- 
gardless of personal danger, exposed himself in an 
area swept by machine-gun fire, and was killed while 
in the performance of this mission. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Martha J. Gilmer, 906 Main Street, Anderson, 
S. C. 

GILTS, DAN .... Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company C, 60th Engineers. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, 
France, July 15, 1918. After being wounded. Pri- 
vate Gilts was being evacuated when he discovered 
that all ammunition carriers of a near-by battery 
had been disabled. He insisted in being allowed to 
carry up ammunition until the battery was com- 
pletely out of action. Home address. Miss Mabel 
Gilts, sister, R. F. D. 3, Oakwood, Ohio. 

GINGRAS, JULES, Jr Sergeant 

Company F, 302d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ville-Savoye, France, August 
18, 1918. He voluntarily plunged into the Vesle 
River to rescue some soldiers who had fallen into the 
water with full packs while crossing a footbridge 
and were in danger of drowning. In order to see, he 
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gassed. Home address, Grace C. Hammon, friend, 
275 Church Street, Richmond Hill, N. Y. 

GIROUX, ERNEST A. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Pilot, Air Service. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Armey^rs, France, May 22, 
1918. He, while on a patrol with four other scout 
planes, attacked an enemy formation of eight mono- 
plane machines. Two of his companions were forced 
to retire when their guns became jammed. Despite 
numerical superiority, Lieutenant Giroux contmued 
the attack, endeavoring to protect his leader, until 
finally forced down and killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Arthur E. Haley, 42 Benton Road, Somerville, 
Mass. 

GITZ, RALPH Corporal 

Battery A, 109th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Courville, France, Sep- 
tember 6, 1918. Exposing himself to an artillery 
barrage, he occupied an exposed position to read 
projector signals from the infantry front line. He 
volunteered for this duty and rendered valuable ser- 
vice, receiving and transmitting messages until he 
was so severely wounded that it was necessary for 
him to be evacuated. Home address, John Gitz, 
father, 435 East Diamond Avenue, Hazelton, Pa. 

GIVENS, FRED G Captain 

130th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Marcheville, France, November 10, 
1918. Captain Givens led the attack on Marche- 
ville with exceptional bravery and, although 
wounded while passing through a heavy barrage, 
would not leave his company until his objective had 
been reached and the plans made for its defense. 
Home address, James W. Givens, father, Carbon- 
dale, 111. 

GJERSTEAD, GUSTAV .... Private 
Company D, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mayonville, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. While assisting a squad to flank a ma- 
chine-gun nest which was delaying his company's 
advance. Private Gjerstead was twice painfully 
wounded. He persisted in continuing in the ad- 
vance until another wound forced him to the rear 
for treatment. Home address, Rev. G. C. Gjer- 
stead, father, Gary, Minn. 

GLASS, HENRY B Corporal 

Company L, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action north of Verdun, France, Octo- 
ber 8-15, 1918. Corporal Glass repeatedly volun- 
teered to carry messages through violent artillery 
and machine-gun fire, after other runners failed 
to get through. After being gassed and ordered to 
the rear, this soldier continued on duty until he 
collapsed. Next of kin, Mrs. Susie C. Glass, mother, 
600 Madison Street, Lynchburg, Va. 

GLASSBRENNER, FRED L 

Private (First Class) 

Deceased. Headquarters Company, 1 19th Infan- 
try. For extraordinary heroism in action near Belli- 
court, France, September 29, 1918. Private Glass- 
brenner was advancing with the one-pounder gun 
section when he was wounded in the leg by a ma- 
chine-gun bullet and was urged to go to the rear. He, 
nevertheless, continued to advance and was later 
killed upon leaving a sheltered position to go to the 
assistance of another wounded soldier. Next of kin, 
Len Glassbrenner, father, 146 East Fourth Street, 
Jacksonville, Fla. 

GLEASON, JAMES V Corporal 

Company A.lllth Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 
9-13, 1918. When the enemy attacked our lines, 
employing liquid fire, he inspired the troops of 
which he formed a part to hold the post. During 



the succeeding three days and nights without food 
he controlled the firing line of the advanced position 
until badly wounded by shrapnel. Home address 
Mrs. Matliew Gleason, mother, 157 South Franklin 
Street, Pottstown, Pa. 

GLEASON, JOHN W. . . Second Lieutenant 
Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Cheppy, Montrebeau Woods, and Exermont, 
France, September 26-October 4, 1918. During the 
action at Cheppy Lieutenant Gleason led his pla- 
toon against a strong point defended by machine 
and antitank guns, leaving his tank and leading his 
command on foot through a mine field under heavy 
rifle and machine-gun fire. Two days later, in 
Montrebeau Woods, he led his platoon against 
machine-gun nests, cleaning them out, and leading 
a battalion of infantry forward to occupy this posi- 
tion. On October 4 he continued in the attack on 
Exermont, though he had been twice wounded and 
ordered to the rear. Home address, Mrs. K. J. 
Gleason, mother, 168 Forest Avenue, River For- 
est, 111. 

GLENDENNING, HUGH L. . . . Sergeant 
Company D, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. During the operations against the Hin- 
denburg line Sergeant Glendenning, with four other 
soldiers, left shelter and went forward into an open 
field under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and 
succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to our 
lines two wounded men. Home address, Mrs. Es- 
telle Glendenning, mother, 205 Virginia Avenue, 
Jersey City, N. J. 

GLENN, CHARLES Private 

Company D, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ville Savoy, France, August 
11, 1918. Although his eyes had been burned by 
gas, Private Glenn volunteered for duty and assisted 
in the construction of an artillery bridge across the 
Vesle River, under constant machine-gun and artil- 
lery fire, setting a conspicuous example of personal 
bravery and devotion to duty. Home address, Mrs. 
Mattie Glenn, wife, Vancouver, Wash. 

GLOMSKI, FRANK Sergeant 

Second Battalion Scout Platoon, 127th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Terny- 
Sorny, north of Soissons, France, August 31, 1918. 
When the advance of his battalion was halted by 
heavy machine-gun fire he went forward alone, ad- 
vancing from one shell hole to another, under the 
heavy fire mentioned, and located the exact posi- 
tions of enemy machine-gun emplacements. 
Wounded while accomplishing this dangerous mis- 
sion, he nevertheless attempted to deliver his in- 
formation to battalion headquarters. Again wound- 
ed while endeavoring to reach the post of command, 
he gave detailed information to another soldier, who 
reported it to the battalion commander. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. J. Glomski, mother, 633 Germania 
Street, Eau Claire, Wis. 

GLUCK, FREDERICK . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company E, 165th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Sommerance, 
France, October 16th, 1918. Private Gluck volun- 
teered to leave his battalion, which was in support, 
and help carry wounded men from the field of ac- 
tion. He was killed while in the performance of this 
mission, after having assisted in bringing in at least 
a dozen of his wounded comrades. Next of kin, 
Charles Gluck, brother, 335 East 85th Street, New 
York City. 

GLUCKSMAN, SAMUEL .... Private 
78th Company, 6th U. S. M. C. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action at Blanc Mount, France, Oc- 
tober 3, 1918. After capturing a prisoner, Pvt. 



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Gluoksman forced his captive to lead him to a dug- 
out containing 20 of the enemy, whom he also cap- 
tured. Later, after being wounded, he returned to 
the front line, after securing first-aid treatment, and 
continued in action until his wound forced him to be 
evacuated. Home address, Benjamin Franklin 
Lodge, No 15, F. & A. M., Washington, D. C. 

GLYNN, CORNELIUS T Corporal 

Company K, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Fays, France, Octo- 
ber 5-6, 1918. He showed marked bravery as bat- 
talion runner, repeatedly carrying messages through 
heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He remained 
on duty night and day, aiding materially in main- 
taining liaison. Home address, Thomas F. Glynn, 
father, 17 Winter Street, Hartford, Conn. 

GODBEY, ARNOLD D Corporal 

67th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. At 
Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, he vol- 
unteered to rescue wounded men from a field swept 
by machine-gun fire and snipers. Upon gaining 
permission to perform this duty, he bravely contin- 
ued the hazardous work, with the aid of other vol- 
unteers, until all had been rescued. Home address, 
Mrs. Grace A. Godbey, mother, 1114 Market 
Street, St. Louis, Mo. 

GODFREY. JOHN E Sergeant 

Company C, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois d'Etrayes, France, Oc- 
tober 2.3, 191S. In the face of a terrific enemy bar- 
rage. Sergeant Godfrey, then Private Godfrey, 
went out in advance of his lines and brought in a 
wounded comrade. Home address, Mrs. Mattie R. 
Sherman, mother, 15 North Street, Hampton, Va. 

GOETSCH, ARTHUR J. . Private (First Class) 
Company D, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Ville Savoy, France, August 11, 
1918. Although his eyes had been burned by gas. 
Sergeant Goetsch volunteered for duty and assisted 
in the construction of an artillery bridge across the 
Vesle River, under constant machine-gun and artil- 
lery fire, setting a conspicuous example of personal 
bravery and devotion to duty. Home address, 
Mrs. Agnes Goetsch, mother, Walnut, Iowa. 

GOETTLER, HAROLD ERNEST . . 

Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. Pilot, Air Service, 50th Aero Squad- 
ron. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Binarville, France, October 6, 1918. Lieutenant 
Goettler, with his observer. Second Lieutenant 
Erwin R. Bleckley. 130th Field Artillery, left the 
airdrome late in the afternoon on their second trip 
to drop supplies to a battalion of the 77th division 
which had been cut off by the enemy in the Argonne 
Forest. Having been subjected on the first trip to 
violent fire from the enemy, they attempted on the 
second trip to come still lower in order to get the 
packages even more precisely on the designated 
spot. In the course of this mission the plane was 
brought down by enemy rifle and machine-gun fire 
from the ground, resulting in the instant death of 
Lieutenant Goettler. In attempting and perform- 
ing this mission laeutenant Goettler showed the 
the highest possible contempt of personal danger, 
devotion to duty, courage, and valor. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Gertrude Goettler, mother, 4630 Dover Street, 
Chicago, 111. 

GOLD, THOMAS B. . . . First Lieutenant 
Medical Corps, 119th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Busigny, France, Octo- 
ber 9, 1918 and Mazinhien, France, October 18-19. 
1918. During the attack of October 9 he es- 
tablished his aid post in a roadside shrine up with 
the front line, where he rendered valuable assistance 
to the wounded. On another occasion he estab- 



lished alone a post close to the front line, where he 
again gave treatment until the heavy fire of the 
enemy forced him to withdraw. During the ad- 
vance of October 18-19 he established another front- 
line post under the enemy fire and thus saved the 
lives of many of the troops. Home address, Mrs. 
Thomas B. Gold, wife, Lawndale, N. C. 

GOLDBERG, SAM Private 

Headquarters Company, 138th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cheppy, 
France. September 26, 1918. Displaying marked 
heroism, he entered an enemy dugout alone, armed 
only with a pistol, and compelled the surrender of 
18 Germans he encountered there. Exposing him- 
self to intense machine-gun fire, he dressed the 
wounds of an officer, showing utter disregard of his 
personal danger. Later he compelled four German 
prisoners to carry a wounded officer to the rear. 
Home address, Harry Goldberg, father, 1514 Biddle 
Street, St. Louis, Mo. 

GOLDCAMP, FRANK J Private 

Deceased. Company B, 6th Engineers. Killed 
in action March 28, 1918, while fighting gallantly. 
He attempted to rescue his patrol leader. Sergeant 
Swingle, who was lying wounded within sight of his 
fines. While engaged in this work he came under 
hostile machine-gun fire and was killed. Next of 
kin, Frank F. Goldcamp, 1020 South Sixth Street, 
Ironton, Ohio. 

GOLDEN. WILLIAM T Private 

Company C, 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Estrees, France, Oc- 
tober 23, 1918. After his company had been forced 
to retire about 100 meters on account of a heavy 
barrage on its position, Private Golden worked his 
way through heavy shell and machine-gun fire to the 
position formerly held and succeeded in bringing a 
wounded comrade to a place of safety. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Elizabeth Golden, mother, 24 Second 
Street, Newark, N. J. 

GOLDSTEIN, ISAAC Private 

Company D, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Talma Farm, France, Octo- 
ber 19, 1918. Disregarding the warning that to 
leave shelter meant almost certain death. Private 
Goldstein went to the aid of a wounded coinrade 
through an open field exposed to murderous artillery 
and machine-gun fire. Bringing his comrade back 
to safety, he took a message from the wounded 
man's pocket and delivered it to its destination. 
Under cover of darkness he carried his comrade to a 
first-aid station. Home address, Herman Goldstein, 
345 South Eleventh Street, Newark, N. J. 

GOLDTHWAITE. GEORGE E. 



First Lieutenant 
Pilot. Air Service, 24th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near the Bois de 
Bantheville, France, October 15, 1918. In the 
course of a special reconnaissance to locate a hos- 
tile concentration massing for a counterattack in 
the vicinity of the Bois de Bantheville, Lieutenant 
Goldthwaite and his observer flew generally at an 
altitude of 400 meters, at times as low as 50 meters, 
5 kilometers into the enemy's lines. Antiaircraft 
guns riddled his plane with bullets, pierced the 
gasoline tank, and drenched both pilot and observer. 
He continued on until the enemy's concentration 
was located and military information of great value 
secured. The bravery of Lieutenant Goldthwaite 
saved the lives of many American soldiers and 
brought large losses to the enemy. Home address, 
Mrs. Candace Goldthwaite, mother. Fifth and Gar- 
field Streets. Marion, Ind. 

GOLTRA, ISAAC V. . . . First Lieutenant 
*; Deceased. 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
ieroism in action in the Chateau-Thierry sector, 



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France, June 6-7, 1918. Lieutenant Goltra exhib- 
ited exceptional self-sacrifice and courage in the face 
of heavy machine-gun fire, promptly taking com- 
mand of his platoon when its leader was killed, and 
fearlessly leading its advance. The second day of 
the attack he was killed while directing his platoon 
through a heavy German barrage. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Harry T. Willet. sister. Blue Mound. 111., and 
Mrs. Robert H. Lord, sister, Boston, Mass. 

GONZALES. BENJAMIN . . . Wagoner 
Company B, 3d Ammunition Train. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Grezancy and Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France, July 15, 1918. While on 
duty with the 30th Infantry, Wagoner Gonzales 
saw an officer and two soldiers killed while attempt- 
ing to remove company records which were in dan- 
ger of capture. He then left his dugout, succeeded 
in bringing up a truck, loaded what records he 
could, and after assisting several wounded men into 
the truck drove it out under heavy shell fire. Home 
address, Frank Gonzales, father, Watrous, N. Mex. 

GOODALL, ROBERT M. . Second Lieutenant 
321st Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Belair Farm, near Pont-^- 
Mousson, France, September 12, 1918. When our 
forces were attacked on the right flank at Belair 
Farm, Lieutenant Goodall defended this flank alone 
with his pistol, preventing the enemy from coming 
up the trenches until the infantry could form too 
resist the attack. Throughout a very trying and 
critical time this officer displayed utter disregard of 
personal danger, and by his remarkable personal 
bravery inspired confidence among his own men and 
cooperating troops. Home address, Mrs. Robert M. 
Goodall, mother. Glen Iris Park, Birmingham, Ala. 

GOODING, ROY L Private 

U. S. Ambulance Service. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Somme-Py, October 2-9, 
1918. He volunteered and drove an ambulance at 
night, relieving men who were exhausted, and evac- 
uated wounded from the most advanced posts un- 
der shell fire. On October 5 he voluntarily went 
out and repaired an ambulance which had been 
damaged by a shell, in direct view of the enemy, 
who shelled the place continually as he worked. On 
October 7 he repaired another car under the same 
circumstances, assuring the prompt evacuation of 
the wounded. Home address, Mrs. Sarah C. Good- 
ing, mother, 342 First Avenue, West Haven, Conn. 

GOODMAN, LIONEL Private 

Headquarters Company, 125th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 11-13, 1918. Private Goodman, 
runner for the Third Battalion, 125th Infantry, 
during the taking and holding of the line near La 
Tuilerie Ferme, was engaged in carrying important 
messages, crossing and recrossing death valley be- 
tween Hill 258 and La Cote Dame Marie, the fore- 
most part of the line held by the Third Battahon. 
The valley was swept by machine-gun fire, the ter- 
rain affording absolutely no protection, requiring a 
perilous dash of 500 yards across open ground be- 
fore any cover was reached. It was only by display 
of supreme courage that important messages 
reached the battalion. Home address, Herman 
Goodman, father. Box 228, East Jordan, Mich. 

GOODMAN, WALTER O Private 

Company E, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Molleville Farm, France, No- 
vember 7, 1918. Private Goodman volunteered to 
carry wounded to the first-aid station through con- 
tinuous shell fire. After he became too exhausted to 
carry more, he continued to help those who could 
walk with assistance. Home address, Mrs. Eliza- 
beth H. Goodman, mother, 1408 East Palmer 
btreet, Philadelphia, Pa. 



GOODRIDGE, GEORGE L. . . . Captain 
101st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Verdun, France, November 8, 1918. 
Captain Goodridge, vnth about 30 men, secured 
a footing in an advanced enemy trench. The attack- 
ing battalion met with stubborn resistance and fell 
back to their starting point, but he tenaciously held 
his position until relieved on November 11. His 
coolness and courage made it possible to hold this 
position 800 meters in advance of our line under in- 
tense machine-gun and artillery fire. Home ad- 
dress, Elmer O. Goodridge, father, 148 East Foster 
Street, Melrose, Mass. 

GOODRICH, LOUIS D Private 

Company A, Second Engineers. On June 9, 1918, 
he voluntarily carried an important message from 
Lucy-le-Bocage to Bouresches in daylight along an 
open road between the lines exposed to small-arms 
fire. Home address, George B. Goodrich, father, 
612 East Eighteenth Street, Sedalia, Mo. 

GOODWILLIE, HERRICK R. . . Sergeant 
Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Chaume, France, 
October 10, 1918. When his company was enfilad- 
ed from the right by machine-guns and could nei- 
ther advance nor withdraw he volunteered to go for 
assistance, after several runners had been killed in 
similar attempts. Crawling back through heavy 
machine-gun fire, he reached the trench mortar 
battery, guided them forward, and himself operated 
one of the mortars which knocked out the enemy 
machine-gun nest, saving his company. Home ad- 
dress, David L. Goodwillie, father, 228 Forest Ave- 
nue, Oak Park, Chicago, 111. 

GOODWIN, ROBERT HAZEN . . Sergeant 
Company H, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 26-29, 1918. Sergeant Goodwin was badly 
gassed on the 26th of September and ordered to the 
hospital, but insisted on remaining at his post, 
despite the fact that he was suffering great pain. 
On September 29 he was painfully wounded by shell 
fire, but again remained with his platoon, refusing 
to be evacuated. He efficiently performed his 
duties until his cornpany was relieved. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. John A. Goodwin, mother, Bristol, Tenn. 

GORDON, ERSKINE Captain 

319th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Gorcourt, France, September 26-27, 
1918. After the assaulting companies had passed 
over three machine-gun nests, which, not having 
been destroyed, opened heavy and effective 
fire. Captain Gordon reorganized scattered 
elements of his own company and of two others and 
fearlessly exposing himself to the fire of these guns 
as well as that of our own artillery, personally led an 
attack on three nests, capturing them with 50 pris- 
oners. Home address, William A. Gordon, father, 
3013 O Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. 

GORDON, FRANK P Corporal 

Deceased. Battery E, 103d Field Artillery. He 
displayed conspicuous courage on April 20, 1918, in 
voluntarily going to the aid of a wounded cornrade, 
during which action he and the man he was assisting 
were killed. Next of kin, T. C. Brakem, friend, 197 
Atwater Street, New Haven, Conn. 

GORDON, MILLEDGE A. . . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Maohine-Gun Company, 118th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
Harricourt, France, September 26-October 17, 1918. 
Orders for his relief having failed to reach him. Ser- 
geant Gordon remained on duty all night, maintain- 
ing liaison between gun sections of his platoon, ex- 
posed to severe shell fire from which he was gassed. 
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going forward on October 8, he fainted from the 
effects of the gas and was evacuated to the rear, un- 
conscious. Regaining consciousness while en route 
to the casualty clearing station, he crawled out of 
the ambulance and worked his way back to his 
company without securing treatment. Though 
still suffering from weakness, he persistently re- 
fused to be evacuated and took part in subsequent 
engagements with his platoon until he was killed in 
action October 17, 1918. Next of kin, Dr. Thomas 
Gordon, Clemson College, S. C. 

GORMAN, CARLYSLE A. . . . Sergeant 
Company B, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois Brabant-sur-Meuse, 
France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant Gorman, with 
four other soldiers, fearlessly attacked eight machine 
gun positions and succeeded, after stubborn resist- 
ance, in capturing both the guns and the crews. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary M. Gorman, mother, 608 
Albemarle Street, Richmond, Va. 

GORMAN, JAMES A Corporal 

Company G, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroiism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, 
October 3, 1918. When he saw a soldier lying 
wounded about 200 yards in front of his trench. 
Corporal Gorman, without thought of personal 
danger, went out and brought him to safety, under 
terrific machine-gun fire from both sides and from 
the front. Home address, Mrs. Annie Gorman, 331 
South Lemon Street, Mount Carmel, Pa. 

GOSSELIN, ALEXANDER . . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Company B, 2d Field Signal Battal- 
ion, Signal Corps. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Exermont, France, October 4, 1918. 
After finishing the work of laying telephone lines on 
high ground under heavy artillery fire and direct 
observation of the enemy. Sergeant Gosselin ordered 
his men to shelter and remained behind to repair 
breaks caused by the shelling. He was killed a few 
minutes later by the explosion of a shell. Next of 
kin, Anatole Gosselin, father, 918 St. Andre Street, 
Montreal, Canada. 

GOTTSCHALK, FRANK L. . First Lieutenant 
128th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Gilles, France, August 3, 1918. After 
being severely wounded while leading an attack on a 
machine-gun nest. Lieutenant Gottschalk continued 
to lead his platoon in the face of severe machine-gun 
fire, remaining on duty all night, until reaching the 
final objective. Home address, Mrs. Frank L. 
Gottschalk, wife, Marathon City, Wis. 

GOTTSCHALK, JAMES .... Private 
Company C, 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
October 14, 1918. Refusing to be evacuated after 
being seriously wounded. Private Gottschalk con- 
tinued to carry messages through heavy machine- 
gun and shell fire. After becoming too weak to 
make trips by himself he guided another runner, and 
later assisted a wounded comrade to the rear, refus- 
ing any assistance for himself. Home address, Mrs. 
Isabelle F. Gottschalk, mother, 21 East Main Street, 
Leetonia, Ohio. 

GOULD, WILLIAM Mechanic 

Company K, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
18, 1918. Mechanic Gould, single-handed, attacked 
a heavy machine-gun which was covering the re- 
treat of the Germans, and drove off the crew. Home 
address, Mrs. Norman Gould, mother, R. F. D. 1, 
Salem. N. Y. 

GOUMAS, GEORGES . Private (First Class) 

Company B. 307th Field Signal Battalion. For 

extraordinary heroism in action near Fleville, 



France, October 21, 1918. This soldier was in a 
relay station which was struck by a shell, wounding 
him and five others. After assisting the other 
wounded men t o a truck near by, he returned 
through the falling shells to the relay station and 
assisyed another soldier in repairing the wire, which 
had been cut, remaining at his post until he had 
made sure that the lines were in good condition and 
he was ordered to come in by his commanding 
officer. Home address, George Isipouraa, cousin, 
1 Park Place, Marietta, Ga. 

GOURLEY, GEORGE B Sergeant 

Company E, ISlst Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
10, 1918. He displayed qualities of leadership by 
taking command of his platoon and continuing the 
advance when his platoon commander had been 
killed. With one other soldier he fearlessly attacked 
an enemy machine-gun nest, capturing the gun and 
killing the crew. He then carried the captured gun 
with him and used it effectively against the enemy. 
Home address, David Gourley, father, 3919 South 
Fifty-second Court, Cicero, 111. 

GOW, KENNETH .... First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 107th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. While sup- 
ply officer for his company. Lieutenant Gow person- 
ally took rations forward with a pack mule through 
continuous shell and machine-gun fire. When all 
officers of his company were either killed or wounded, 
he assumed command and led it forward through 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire. He was killed 
on October 17. Next of kin, Robert M. Gow, 
father, 12 Caldwell Avenue, Summit, N. J. 

GOYNE. ANTOINE Brigadier 

4th Squadron, 6th Regiment de Chasseurs 
d'Afrique. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near St. Mihiel, France, September 13, 1918. Hav- 
ing been ordered to establish an advance post in the 
village of Peuxnouds, Brigadier Goyne entered the 
town ahead of the infantry and captured six prison- 
ers. 

GRABINSKI, ELMER C Corporal 

Deceased. Company B, 150th Machine Gun 
Battalion. In the action between Sergy and Villers- 
sur-Fere, France, on July 28, 1918, he led his gun 
crew with courage and fearlessness in the attack 
north of the River Ourcq. He directed the fire of his 
gun with excellent effect, shooting several enemy 
snipers. Showing always the greatest eagerness to 
press forward and always disregarding his own safe- 
ty, he was killed after leading his men forward suc- 
cessfully to their objective. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Mathilda Grabinski, 131 Dix Street, Fon du Lac, 
Wis. 

GRADDY. WILLIAM E Private 

Company B, 1 10th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Baulny, France, September 
29, 1918. Asacompany runner he was sent to the rear 
with an important message, having to pass through 
the enemy counterbarrage. Though severely 
wounded soon after starting on the mission, he 
struggled on and delivered the message as he fell, 
fainting from loss of blood. Home address, William 
T. Graddy, father. Walnut Ridge, Ark. 

GRADY, JOHN J Private 

Company L, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 20, 1918. 
Private Grady, Corporal Austin J. Kplley, and Pri- 
vate Harold E. Rounds penetratea the enemy's 
lines in the face of machine-gun fire, captured a 
machine-gun and its crew, and returned with valu- 
able information concerning the enemy's positions. 
Home address, Mrs. Thomas Kelley, friend, 756 
East Third Street, South Boston, Mass. 



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GRAHAM, EDWARD I Captain 

119th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bellicourt, France, September 29-30, 
1918. Although twice wounded whije leading his 
men, he refused to be evacuated, inspiring his com- 
mand by his personal courage and fortitude. 
Ordered to the rear by a superior officer, he returned 
to his men as soon as his wounds were dressed. 
Home address, Edward L. Graham, Senior, father, 
Lexington, Va. 

GRAHAM, JOHN D Corporal 

U. S. Ambulance Service, 554. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Somme-Py, October 2-9, 
1918. Corporal Graham was on duty continuously 
during this period, at the most advanced marine 
post, assuring the prompt evacuation of the wound- 
ed and gassed. On the night of October 5, hearing 
that several ambulances were needed to evacuate a 
number of wounded who were very close to the line. 
Corporal Graham, accompanied by the driver, 
passed over a road and across a field raked by ma- 
chine-gun and shell fire and evacuated the wounded 
that were at this place. On October 6 he worked 
under shell fire practically the whole day at an ad- 
vanced post, superintending the loading of the am- 
bulances and the rapid evacuation of the wounded. 
Home address, Walter Graham, father, 2017 Kalo- 
rama Road, Washington, D. C. 

GRANCEY, DE MANDAT . . . Lieutenant 
Deceased. French Army, attached to 107th U. S. 
Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Fismettes, France, September 6, 1918. 
He went to an advanced observation post, and, 
when our front line temporarily withdrew, stuck 
bravely to his position, rendering valuable service 
until he was killed by the intense enemy machine- 
gun fire. His heroism was an inspiration to all near 
him. Next of kin. Monsieur du Grancey, father, 
5 Rue de Borcador, Paris, France. 

GRANT, ALFRED A. . . . First Lieutenant 
27th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
France, on July 2, 1918. With several other officers. 
Lieutenant Grant encountered an enemy patrol of 
nine planes. During the combat he became slightly 
separated from the other American machines and 
was attacked by three of the enemy. By skillful 
maneuvering and good marksmanship he destroyed 
one machine and drove off the other two. Home ad- 
dress, Alfred A. Grant, father, 86 Syracuse Street, 
Denton, Texas. 

GRANT, JOHN First Sergeant 

Deceased. 20th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that ex- 
traordinary heroism which will serve as an example 
to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, John Rob- 
erts, friend, Baltimore, Md. 

GRAVE. HENRY H Captain 

116th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Baussant, France, September 12, 
1918. During the St. Mihiel offensive Captain 
Grave was leading an assault wave, which was 
checked by dense machine-gun fire. In order to 
locate the exact position of the enemy strongholds, 
he mounted the parapet, thus drawing a burst of 
machme-gun fire, which enabled his Stokes mortars 
to open fire. He then led a flanking group to the 
position, while his assault wave went forward and 
captured 34 prisoners and a machine-gun, rifles, and 
a store of ammunition, the first prisoners to be taken 
during the drive. Home address, Mrs. Henry H. 
Grave, 721 Wilson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. 

GRAVELINE. FRED C. . Sergeant (First Class) 
20th Aero Squadron, First Day Bombardment 



Group. For repeated acts of extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Villers-Devant-Dum, France, 
and Mouzon, France, September 29 and November 
5, 1918. Volunteering to act as observer and aerial 
gunner because of the shortage of officer observers. 
Sergeant Graveline started on seventeen bombing 
missions, successfully reaching his objective on 
fourteen of these expeditions, shooting down two 
enemy aircraft. On two occasions, while flying in 
the rear of his formation, he drove off superior num- 
bers of German machines. Home address, Mrs. 
Josephine Graveline, wife, 537 Main Street, Spring- 
field, Mass. 

GRAVES, JOHN C Corporal 

Company A, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Nantallois, France, Oc- 
tober 5, 1918. After other means of communication 
had failed Corporal Graves voluntarily carried 
messages from the regimental post of command to 
advanced positions through several enemy barrages 
of gas and high-explosive shells. He continued on 
duty, even after being wounded, until he was ex- 
hausted. Home address, Mrs. Amaretta Graves, 
wife, 1128 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. 

GRAY, COLA A First Sergeant 

Company A, 102d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, 
France, September 26, 1918. When all of his offi- 
cers had been wounded. Sergeant Gray took com- 
mand of the company and led it throughout the at- 
tack under terrific fire from all arms, showing high 
qualities of leadership and personal bravery. Home 
address, Mrs. Harry E. Gray, mother, Marion 
Street, Oak Park, III. 

GRAY, JOSEPH W. . . . First Lieutenant 
7th U. S. Engineers. For extraordinary heroism 
in action in Romagne, France, October 18, 1918. 
Lieutenant Gray, although wounded, personally 
supervised the construction of a bridge under severe 
artillery and direct machine-gun fire, thereby mak- 
ing it possible for the infantry and artillery to ad- 
vance to more advantageous positions. Home ad- 
dress. Dr. D. W. Gray, father, 308 Second Street, 
TitusviUe. Pa. 

GRAY, THOMAS J Private 

Company M, 168th Infantry. He distinguished 
himself northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, on 
July 28, 1918, when, with four other men, he raided 
an enemy machine-gun nest held by 12 Germans. As 
a result of their daring and presence of mind, one of 
the enemy was killed, the other 11 captured, and 
their four machine-guns turned upon the retreating 
foe. Home address, Mrs. Jolly J. Adams, Ruthilda, 
Sask. 

GREEN, DONALD R Sergeant 

Deceased. Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
France, September 12, 1918. Sergeant Green con- 
tinued in the service of his piece under a galling en- 
filading fire. In his fortitude and devotion to duty, 
he set a high example to the men of his section until 
he and his entire crew were casualties. He was 
killed while serving his piece. Next of kin, Mrs. 
S. M. Green, 1106 Columbia Road, Washington, 
D. C. 

GREEN, DONALD W. . . Second Lieutenant 
167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 
July 26 to August 1, 1918. He set an example of 
heroism and devotion to duty at Coix Rouge 
Farm, when he continued to lead his platoon 
through heavy fire for five days after being wounded. 
Home address, Mrs. Lousdale Green, 5639 Kra- 
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GREEN, ERNEST B Private 

Company D, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 25, 1918. Although stunned and bruised by a 
shell which burst in his trench, he went to the aid of 
a comrade outside of the trench and brought him to 
safety. This was in full view of the enemy and un- 
der heavy shelling. Home address, 18 South Valley 
Street, Concord, N. C. 

GREEN, GARLAND Private 

Company D, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
During the German artillery bombardment of July 
15, Private Green carried messages between com- 
pany and battaUon headquarters, and, although 
wounded in the arm, refused evacuation until re- 
lieved two days later. Home address, Mrs. Nancy 
Green, mother. Barkers Creek, N. C. 

GREEN, WALLACE Sergeant 

Deceased. Company M, 6th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Frapelle, France, 
August 17, 1918. He unhesitatingly and with great 
coolness and courage went forward under a heavy 
enemy barrage to destroy wire entanglements and 
continued this hazardous work until killed. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Elizabeth Green, mother, Eure, N. C. 

GREEN, WILLIE Corporal 

Company B, 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vilcey, France, September 13, 
1918. While officers were holding a conference in a 
dugout on our outpost line, a German patrol came 
across a small footbridge directly to the entrance of 
the dugout and threw a grenade inside. Corporal 
Green, without any thought of personal danger, in 
order to save his officers from injury, stood on the 
grenade and then shot two of the retreating patrol. 
Home address, J. D. Green, Hastings, Okla. 

GREENE, DON Private 

Company H, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Bois de Barricourt, 
France, November 2, 1918. Private Greene dis- 
played conspicuous bravery in twice carrying im- 
portant messages across an area under heavy shell 
and machine-gun fire from the front and flanks. 
Home address, Mrs. Edna M. Green, wife, Eldo- 
rado, Kansas. 

GREENE, HAROLD . . First Sergeant 

Company H, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. When his commanding officer was severe- 
ly wounded and evacuated. First Sergeant Greene 
took command of the company and led it into effect- 
ive combat. He continued to lead the company for- 
ward through a terrific fire of artillery and machine- 
guns for more than a mile after being severely 
wounded, and refused to be evacuated until he had 
received a second wound which made it impossible 
for him to continue further. Home address, Mrs. 
Cora M. Greene, wife, 190 Hawley Street, Bingham- 
ton, N. Y. 

GREENE, JAMES A Corporal 

Company F, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cantigny, France, June 7, 
1918. While in charge of an outpost. Corporal 
Greene was attacked by a patrol of 12 Germans and 
held his ground single-handed after the other mem- 
bers of the outpost were either killed or wounded. 
He inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy patrol, 
repulsing it, and then held his post until relief came. 
Home address, Charles F. Greene, father, 333 
Plainfield Street, Providence, R. I. 

GREENE, JOHN N Captain 

6th Field Artillery . Attacked in a dugout by a 
arge party of Germans, he was wounded by the ex- 



plosion of an enemy hand grenade. He refused to 
surrender when ordered to do so, but instead fought 
vigorously until he had wounded or driven away all 
of the attacking party. Home address, Mrs. Harry 
S. Greene, mother, Staunton, Va. 

GREENWAY, JOHN C. . Lieutenant Colonel 
101st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Verdun, France, October 23, 1918. Dur- 
ing a terrific enemy shelling on two of his battalions, 
and after both his battalion commanders had been 
wounded. Colonel Greenway personally directed 
the activities and greatly encouraged his forces by 
his presence. Leading them in attack he demon- 
strated the utmost valor at the most critical mo- 
ments, and he was the first of his command to enter 
the German trench which marked the objective of 
the day's attack. Home address, Miss C. I. 
Greenway, sister. Hot Springs, Ark. 

GREENWOOD, HARRY L. . . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Company K, 315th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Malancourt, 
France, September 26, 1918. On September 26 
Sergeant Greenwood personally led a patrol oi four 
men against a machine-gun which was holding up 
the advance, captured the gun and nine prisoners. 
He inspired his men to greater effort by his excellent 
example, under heavy machine-gun fire, and was 
killed while reorganizing his platoon after a counter- 
attack. Next of kin, Mrs. Greenwood, mother, 
2839 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 

GRESHAM, FRANK B Sergeant 

Company G, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Bois de Fay, France, 
September 26, 1918. After his patrol had been twice 
scattered by machine-gun fire. Sergeant Gresham 
continued hiis reconnaissance, accornpanied by only 
one other soldier, and secured the information for 
which he had been sent. Upon rejoining his com- 
pany he was placed in command of his platoon, 
whose commander had been wounded, and succeed- 
ed in reorganizing it under heavy shell fire. Home 
address, Mrs. Elizabeth Gresham, mother, 1022 
Lalcott Street, Augusta, Ga. 

GREY, CHARLES G Captain 

Aviation Section, 213th Aero Pursuit Squadron. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Mont- 
medy, France, November 4, 1918. While leading a 
patrol of three machines. Captain Grey observed a 
formation of our bombing planes hard pressed by 12 
of the enemy. He attacked the leading enemy ma- 
chine without hesitation, thereby attracting the 
enemy's fire and allowing the bombing machines to 
escape undamaged. Home address, Walter C. Grey, 
father, 217 West Lake Street, Chicago, 111. 

GRIBBON, JOHN J Sergeant 

Company D, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Meurcy Ferme, France, July 
30, 1918. When his patrol had been caught under a 
severe cross fire by machine-guns and most of the 
members killed or wounded, and the survivors 
withdrawn to cover, it was discovered that a 
wounded man had been left at the farthest point to 
which the patrol had advanced. Sergeant Gribbon, 
then a corporal, volunteered to rescue him. Run- 
ning a hundred yards over open country swept by 
withering machine-gun fire, he reached the severely 
wounded member of his patrol, and half dragged, 
half carried his helpless comrade back with him to 
safety. Home address, John Gribbon, cousin, 1420 
Vyce Avenue, New York City. 

GRIDER, THOMAS E Private 

Company C, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 22d, 
1918. Private Grider carried important messages 
through heavy shell and machine-gun fire and 



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fought his way through territory occupied by the 
enemy. Home address, Mrs. Nellie B. Rockwell, 
2223 Cannon Street, Danville, 111. 

GRIFFEN, WILLIAM L Corporal 

Deceased. 45th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that ex- 
traordinary heroism which will serve as an example 
to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Mrs. E. M. 
McConnell, sister, 1310 Avery Street, Parkersburg, 
W. Va. 

GRIFFIN, HARRY Q. . Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. Infantry. When the first attack on 
Hill 200, near St. Aznan, France, was made by Amer- 
ican troops on July 16, 1918, he led his platoon to 
the most advanced point reached by any detach- 
ment and was killed when within 20 yards of an 
enemy machine-gun emplacement. Next of kin, 
Mrs. William G. Crooker, sister, 91 Fremont Street, 
Winthrop, Mass. 

GRIFFIN, MARTIN G. . . First Lieutenant 
23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Etienne, France, October 6, 1918. 
After the major and adjutant of the battalion had 
been killed. Lieutenant Griffin took command of the 
battalion and led it in an attack over difficult ter- 
rain, under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. He 
gained his objective and held it. Home address, 
Mrs. Katherine Griffin, wife, 29 Ford Street, Fall 
River, Mass. 

GRIFFIN, ROBERT A Captain 

364th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Epinonville, France, September 26-29, 
1918. His company having suddenly become trap- 
ped in the smoke and fog under heavy enemy artil- 
lery fire. Captain Griffin displayed notable coolness 
in getting his men to cover in a trench near by, be- 
ing the last to take shelter, though he was knocked 
down by bursting shell in so doing. As soon as the 
fire abated he quickly redisposed his men and led 
them toward the enemy. On the next afternoon, 
during the attack on Epinonville, he led eleven sol- 
diers in a successful charge on an enemy machine- 
gun nest. Later he personally assisted in carrying 
in wounded men of his company under heavy ma- 
chine-gun fire. On the afternoon of September 29 
this officer was severely wounded while on a patrol, 
but he continued on under heavy machine-gun and 
artillery fire, and successfully accomplished his mis- 
sion. Home address, Mrs. Robert A. Griffin, wife, 
Evansdale, San Jose, Cal. 

GRIFFITH, CHAUNCEY M. . . . Private 
Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Greves Farm, France, 
July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers. 
Private Griffith, with eight other soldiers, manned 
two guns of a French battery which had been de- 
serted by the French during the unprecedented fire, 
after many casualties had been inflicted on their 
forces. For two hours he remained at this post and 
poured an effective fire into the ranks of the enemy. 
Home address. Miss Bertha Griffith, sister, Amery, 
Wis. 

GRIFFITH, LUTHER C Private 

Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Sep- 
tember 29, 1918. When the other members of a 
Lewis-gun crew had become casualties, he operated 
the gun singlehanded, and, attacking an enemy 
machine-gun emplacement, killed the gunner and 
made the other two members of the crew prisoners. 
Home address, Mrs. Lizzie Griffith, mother. 
Reidaville, N. C. 



GRIFFITH, OSCAR C. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. U. S. Ambulance Service, Medical 
Corps, 1st Division. On April 26, 1918, he dis- 
played extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty 
in going to the assistance of a wounded man lying in 
the open and administering first aid under heavy 
fire. He was killed while engaged in this courageous 
service. Next of kin, Andrew W. Griffith, R. F. D. 
3, Gladsden, Ala. 

GRIFFITH, WALTER Private 

Company G, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
October 4, 1918. Private Griffith was 'delivering a 
message to the front line when he encountered an 
enemy machine-gun firing on our front line troops 
from the rear. He crawled to the emplacement and 
silenced the fire from the gun by killing both gun- 
ners. Home address, John Griffith, father. Hitch- 
ins, Ky. 

GRIFFITHS, ALFRED S Captain 

308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Ville Savoye, France, August 19, 1918. 
While suffering from the effects of gas. Captain 
Griffiths led a liaison pati ol to the flanking battalion 
across an open slope and under direct enemy obser- 
vation, exposed during the whole journey to terrific 
artillery and machine-gun fire. He remained on 
duty as battalion adjutant after all other officers 
had been evacuated because of the effects of gas, al- 
though he had been rendered temporarily speechless 
and blind by a severe gassing. Home address, 
Naomi Griffiths, wife, Amityville, Long Island, N.Y. 

GRIMES, EUSTIS B. . . Second Lieutenant 
102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. 
During a violent enemy bombardment Lieutenant 
Grimes advanced with his detachment under in- 
tense machine-gun fire, wiped out a machine-gun 
nest, and captured the gun, which had been harass- 
ing the right of our line. He displayed exceptional 
bravery and resoui cef ulness throughout the entire 
engagement. Home address, Mrs. Sarah J. Grimes, 
54 School Street, Belmont, Mass. 

GRINDLE, IVOR Private 

Company D, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 1918. He, with Sergeant John P. Diggins, 
climbed out of a trench in the face of severe shrapnel 
and machine-gun fire, proceeding 150 yards across 
an open space to the aid of a wounded officer and 
dressed his wounds. Home address, John L. Grin- 
die, father, Bucksport, Me. 

GRINSTEAD, JAMES R Sergeant 

Company M, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Buzemont, France, Septem- 
ber 26-28-30, 1918. Although wounded in the foot, 
while still in the departure trench, he went forward 
in the attack with his company. Later, he led two 
platoons to the attack against superior numbers, and 
in the face of withering fire. Wounded a second 
time, he refused to be evacuated until the regiment 
was relieved. Next of kin, Elmer E. Grinstead, 
father, Pawhuska, Okla. 

GRISHAM, JESSE M Corporal 

Deceased. Company L, 359th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, 
France, September 12, 1918. When the advance of 
his company was halted by an impassable barbed- 
wire entanglement, he voluntarily jumped out of a 
trench in the face of heavy machine-gun fire and cut 
sufficient paths through the wire to enable the com- 
pany to continue its advance. In the performance 
of this self-sacrificing act this gallant soldier was 
killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Lockey, mother, 
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GRISWOLD, AVA H. . . . First Sergeant 
Company C, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romange, France, October 
9-12, 1918. He displayed initiative and marked per- 
sonal bravery in voluntarily organizing the leading 
gatrols under heavy fire beyond the front lines of 
is company. He thus obtained valuable informa- 
tion, his activity providing against surprise attacks 
by the enemy at a critical period. When he could 
not obtain volunteers for patrols, he did not hesitate 
to go on dangerous reconnaissance missions by him- 
self. Home address, Mrs. Anna H. Griswold, 324 
West Pine Street, Paxton. 111. 

GRISWOLD, CHAUNCEY J. . . . 

Private (First Class) 

Medical Detachment, 312th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, 
October 16, 1918. Private Griswold volunteered to 
leave his battalion which was in support, and went 
forward to the front line where he established a 
dressing station. He remained with this advance 
station during the entire time it was in the line and 
gave first aid to the wounded under constant shell 
fire and through frequent gas attacks. Home ad- 
dress, Elsie L. Griswold, mother, 17 East Cottage 
Street, Dorchester, Mass. 

GRISWOLD, LEVI W Corporal 

Deceased. Company C, 139th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the Montrebeau 
Woods, France, September 29, 1918. During a hostile 
counterattack Corporal Griswold, with absolute dis- 
regard for personal safety, crept out from a shell 
hole under terrific machine-gun fire and gas bom- 
bardment in an attempt to assist a wounded com- 
rade to adjust his gas mask. He was killed in the 
performance of this self-sacrificing mission. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Alice McAninch, mother. Yarrow, Mo. 

GRIZEL, MARCEL Gunner 

French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Martzwiller, Alsace, September 1, 1918. 
On September 1, 1918, at the railroad garage near 
Martzwiller, Gunner Grizel unhesitatingly entered 
an area under heavy bombardment by the enemy, 
and, as a member of the train crew, assisted in the 
removal of nine cars of ammunition to a place of 
safety. This was accomplished in spite of the track 
being cut and limbs of trees being thrown across the 
track by bursting shells. Home address not given. 

GROBTUCK, SAMUEL D. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company K, 30Sth Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Ville Savoye, 
France, August 22, 1918. While carrying a message 
to his battalion commander asking for reinforce- 
ments, Private Grobtuck passed through the village 
of Ville Savoye filled with mustard gas, and was 
killed by shell fire while crossing an open field under 
direct observation of the enemy. Next of kin, 
Abraham Grobtuck, father, 94 Orchard Street, New 
York City. 

GROENENBOON, ONNO .... Private 
Company L, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism at Cantigny, France, June 2, 1918. Private 
Groenenboon went forward under intense machine- 
gun and artillery tire and assisted in the removal of a 
wounded soldier over a distance of one kilometer. 
Next of kin, Ary Groenenboon, father Volga, 
S. Dak. 

GROFF, JOHN .... Gunnery Sergeant 
Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, while out 
with a patrol to obtain information essential to his 
commander, he was attacked by a German patrol of 
superior numbers. With six men he attacked the 



enemy, inflicted heavy losses upon them, and drove 
them back into the German lines. 

GROS, JOSEPH Lieutenant 

French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Crete des Esparges, France, September 12, 
1918. During the action near Crete des Esparges 
Lieutenant Gros established and maintained liaison 
with American troops, and against dangerous and 
violent counterattacks he organized and defended 
his position. During all attacks by his organization 
he was always conspicuous by his bravery and gal- 
lantry, and his example of courage and bravery was 
an inspiration to his men. 

GROSS, GEORGE Private 

Deceased. Company D, 372d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Sechault, 
France, >-eptember 29, 1918. Although he had been 
badly gassed, he kept his machine-gun in action 
until he fell beside his gun. Next of kin, Mrs. Mar- 
garet Marshall, sister, 2822 O Street, Northwest, 
Washington, D. C. 

GROVE. GLENN M Sergeant 

Company D, 11th Machine Gun BattaUon. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, 
France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant Grove, with 
two officers, using captured German Maxim guns, 
pushed forward to a heavily shelled area from which 
the other troops had withdrawn, and by their accu- 
rate and effective fire kept groups of the enemy from 
occupying advantageous positions. When given 
permission to withdraw, Sergeant Grove declined to 
do so, but maintained fire superiority all afternoon 
until it became too dark to see. His conspicuous 
gallantry furnished an inspiration to the other mem- 
bers of the command. Home address, Mrs. John H. 
Grove, 314 Mifllin Street, Huntingdon, Pa. 

GROVES, JOHN H Sergeant 

Company L, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
16, 1918. Sergeant Groves led a patrol against a 
machine-gun nest which was causing many casual- 
ties in his company. He then worked his way to the 
rear of another machine-gun position, charged it, 
capturing three prisoners, two guns, and killing six 
of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. John Groves, 
mother. Water Street, Warehouse Point, Conn. 

GROWDON, JAMES P Captain 

4th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion west of Fismes, France, August 5, 1918. After 
reconnoitering a sector of the River Vesle in advance 
of the front hnes of the infantry for the purpose of 
selecting a site for a footbridge. Captain Growdon 
went with a small party of engineers through an 
enemy barrage from 77-miUimeter and one-pounder 
guns and assisted in directing the construction wwk. 
As soon as the operations were discovered machine- 
gun fire was opened upon the party, but they con- 
tinued at work, removing the German wire entan- 
glements and successfully completing a bridge, 
which was of great value in subsequent operatior^. 
Home address, Mrs. Hazel E. Growdon, wife, R. F. 
D. 3, McMinnville, Oregon. 

GRULKEY, FRED F Private 

Company C, 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois D'Ormont, northeast 
of St. Mogneux, France, October 12, 1918. He was 
seruiously wounded in the chest, but he continued 
in the advance until he was again wounded, when 
he crawled forward with his company to its objec- 
tive. Home address, Mrs. Emma Grulkey, mother, 
Foss, Okla. 

CRUMLEY. FRED Corporal 

Company I, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 



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heroism in action east of Rheims, France, July 15, 
1918. After his rifle had been put out of commission 
Crumley jumped to the parapet with hand gre- 
nades, with which he aided materially in compelling 
the retreat of the Germans. Home address, Mrs. 
Elizabeth Crumley, mother, 918 West Mount Street, 
Columbus, Ohio. 

GRUNDY, JOHN Private 

Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Tuilerie Farm, France, No- 
vember 1, 1918. Private Grundy made his way 
through heavy shell and machine-gun fire to his 
lieutenant, who had been seriously wounded, and 
dressed his wounds. He later rendered excellent 
service by keeping liaison between the platoons of 
his company while they were under severe machine- 
gun and shell fire. He continued to render valuable 
service in this way until wounded. Home address, 
John N. Grundy, father, 216 Tioga Street, Philadel- 
phia, Pa, 

GUCWA. JOSEPH Private 

Company F, 26th Infantry. Severely wounded at 
the beginning of the offensive near Soissons, France, 
July 19, 1918, he remained with his company 
throughout the day, attacked with it again in the 
evening, and accompanied it, fighting bravely until 
it reached its objective. Home address, Andrew 
Gucwa, 538 Market Street, Newark, N. J. 

GUDE, CHARLES J. . . Private (First Class) 
Company D, 342d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bouclair, 
France, November 3, 1918. After being twice 
wounded and unconscious for about an hour, upon 
being revived Private Gude took command of his 
squad and later of his section, after the squad and 
section leaders had been wounded, refusing first aid 
until he was relieved and ordered to the rear by his 
platoon commander. Home address, Mrs. Helen 
Gude, wife. Ninth Street, Sixth Corso, Nebraska 
City, Nebr. 

GUENTHER, CHARLES R. . . . Private 
102d Infantry. He was wounded while reporting 
to his post under a heavy bombardment of his bat- 
tery on February 28, 1918. He nevertheless served 
his gun during the whole duration of the barrage, 
and, although wounded, he displayed extraordinary 
bravery and gave a fine example of devotion to 
duty. Home address, Alois Guenther, father, 4 Day 
Street, Webster, Mass. 

GUESS, JOHN, JR Sergeant 

Deceased. Company H, 364th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, 
France, September 28, 1918. Assisted by another 
sergeant, and leading a combat group across an 
open valley under constant hostile fire. Sergeant 
Guess completed the capture of four machine-gun 
nests and three prisoners. He was seriously wound- 
ed in the encounter and died soon afterwards. Next 
of kin Mrs. Emma Guess, mother, R. F. D., Box 
97, El Monte, CaUf. 

GUINET, EUGENE Lieutenant 

Observer, 208th Aero Squadron, French Army. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, 
Meuse, October 6, 1918. This officer displayed re- 
markable gallantry and devotion to duty when he 
engaged in combat against a superior force of enemy 
pursuit planes. In the course of the action his pilot 
was killed. Lieutenant Guinet took control of the 
machine and brought it back under fire to friendly 
territory and was seriously wounded in the landing. 
Home address, M. Eugene David Guinet, Fures, 
Lsere, France. 

GUINUP, EARL M Private 

Company K, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 



heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
23, 1918. While Grand-Pr6 was being severely bom- 
barded by artillery. Private Guinup volunteered to 
enter a section of the town to determine the »dvisa- 
bility of his company's entrance therein. He suc- 
cessfully accomplished his mission through the se- 
vere barrage and returned with the necessary infor- 
mation for the entrance. Home address, Mrs. 
Guinup, 160 West Second Street, Fulton, N. Y. 

GULBRANDSON, ARVID W. . . . 

Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Chaume, France, 
October 8, 1918. Leading his platoon against an 
enemy machine-gun nest which was infiicting severe 
casualties on his battalion, Lieutenant Gulbrandson 
continued to advance alone in the face of the anni- 
hilating machine-gun fire, after 14 of his men were 
killed about him. Before reaching his objective, 
he was killed by machine-gun fire from his right 
flank. Next of kin, A. M. Gulbrandson, father, 
2212 North Keystone Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

GULLION, OTTO Sergeant 

82d Company, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bayonville, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Exposing himself to enemy fire. Ser- 
geant Gullion advanced ahead of his platoon into a 
ravine and captured, single-handed, a German 
officer and four men. Home address, Mrs. A. Gull- 
ion, Glencoe, Ky. 

GUMBS, ESRIC C. . . Private (First Class) 
Company E, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Autheand-Sy, France, No- 
vember 2-4, 1918. Private Gumbs, while acting as 
battalion runner, repeatedly crossed areas subjected 
to heavy shell and machine-gun fire, carrying mes- 
sages to and from flank companies. His work, per- 
formed with unhesitating devotion to duty, mater- 
ially contributed to the successful advance of his 
battalion. Next of kin, Mrs. Sarah A. Gumbs, 211 
Warren Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

GUMM, JAY D Sergeant 

117th Train, Headquarters and Military Police, 
42d Division. For extraordinary heroism in action 
at Vadenay, north of Chalons-sur-Marne, France, 
July 15, 1918. During the sheUing of Vadenay he 
voluntarily left a place of safety and went through 
heavy fire of major-caliber shells and rescued a 
French soldier who was lying, severely wounded, in 
the street. Home address, Mrs. Lulu V. Gumm, 
mother, 4211 Cedar Street, Dallas, Texas. 

GUMP, NOAH L Private 

Conpany B, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near BrieuUes, France, November 
5, 1918. When three of the boats supporting a pon- 
toon bridge across the Meuse River were destroyed 
by artillery fire. Private Gump voluntarily waded 
into the stream under heavy artillery and machine- 
gun fire and held up the deck of the bridge until new 
boats were launched and placed in position. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Lelia Hill, sister, R. F. D. 2, Fulton, Kans. 

GUNCKLE, WILK Private 

Company M, 148th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, November 
3, 1918. He volunteered and guided ammunition 
carriers to advanced positions, despite the fact that 
he was seriously wounded in the face, which made it 
necessary to hold a bandage in place during the jour- 
ney to and from the front. After receiving treat- 
ment at the first-aid station he returned to his 
duties. Home address, Mrs. Ardella Gunckle, 
mother, Osgood, Ohio. 

GUNDELACH, ANDRE P. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Pilot, Air Service, 96th Aero Squad- 



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ron. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Buxieres, France, September 12, 1918. Lieutenant 
Gundelach, with Second Lieutenant Pennington H. 
Way, observer, volunteered for a hazardous mis- 
sion to bomb concentrations of enemy troops. They 
successfully bombed their objective, but while re- 
turning were attacked by eight enemy planes. 
Their plane was brought down in flames and both 
officers killed. Next of kin. Major C. D. Meyer, 
Q. M. C, 5802 Kenmore Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

GUNN, FRED L Private 

Company D, 28th Infantry. At the battle of 
Cantigny, France, May 28-31, 1918, he repeatedly on 
his own initiative left the security of the trench to 
administer first aid under fire and in full view of the 
enemy snipers and machine-gunners. His brave 
conduct was a noble example and his ministration 
relieved suffering and saved lives. Home address, 
Charles J. Gunn, brother, 316 State Street, 
Meridian, Miss. 

GUSTAFSON, CARL . . Private (First Class) 
Company C, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
tober 8-9, 1918. Engaged as runner. Private Gus- 
tafson constantly carried messages through a sector 
which was under intense shell and machine-gun fire 
and infested with sniper fire. Home address, Mrs. 
Augusta Gustafson, 323 Hawthorne Street, Eureka, 
Cal. 

GUSTAFSON, CHARLES .... Private 
Company G, 5th Ammunition Train. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Septsarges, France, 
October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell struck 
some pyrotechnics stored in the ammunition dump 
of his organization. Private Gustafson assisted in 
removing inflammable material and placing the fire 
under control. Through his coolness and courage 
the destruction of a large quantity of near-by am- 
munition was avoided. Home address, W. L. 
Chamberlain, 294 Willow Street, Waterbury, Conn. 

GUSTAFSON, JOHN A. . Second Lieutenant 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 23, 1918. During an advance by his company 
Lieutenant Gustafson (then a sergeant) directed a 
charge on an enemy machine-gun emplacement, 
destroying four guns and taking 28 prisoners. Later 
in the attack he alone charged a machine-gun nest, 
killing one gunner, wounding another, and causing 
the remaining three to surrender. Home address, 
Emily Gustafson, mother, 118 Poplar Street, 
Kane, Pa. 

GUTHRIE, ELMER F Sergeant 

Company E, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Barricourt, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. When his battalion encountered heavy 
machine-gun fire, which stopped its advance. Ser- 
geant Guthrie quickly organized a group of ten or 
twelve men from different companies and led them 
with exceptional dash and courage, in an attack on 
the enemy gun. Skillfully picking out a protected 
route, he succeeded in flanking the nest and annihil- 
ating the crew. Home address, Mrs. Anna Guthrie, 
mother. General Delivery, Hutchinson, Kansas. 

GUTHRIE, MURRAY K. . First Lieutenant 
Air service, 13th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Andsvanne, France, 
October 1, 1918. Lieutenant Guthrie was a mem- 
ber of an offensive patrol of four planes, which was 
attacked far behind the enemy's lines by six Ger- 
man machines. One of our pilots was forced to 
withdraw by the failure of his machine-guns, and 
two others were surrounded and overpowered. 
Lieutenant Guthrie fought the six enemy planes 
alone for ten niinutes and destroyed one of them. 



For the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
action near Montefaucon, France, October 4, 1918, 
Lieutenant Guthrie is awarded an oak leaf cluster 
to be worn with the D stinsruished Service Cross. 
When the leader of his patrol was blown to pieces 
by a shell. Lieutenant (juthrie took command and 
attacked the formation of six enemy planes. Al- 
though he became separated from hi3_ companions, 
he succeeded in destroying one of his opponents. 
For the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
action near Fontaine, France, November 4, 1918, 
Lieutenant Guthrie is awarded a second oak leaf 
cluster to be worn with the Distineruished 
Service Cross. As flight commander. Lieutenant 
Guthrie led his formation of six planes to the 
attack of seven enemy planes (type, Fokker) ; six of 
the enemy were destroyed, one of which was sent 
down by this officer. Immediately following this 
combat he attacked and drove off four hostile ma- 
chines (type, Fokker), which were about to attack 
one of our balloons. Home address, K. R. Guthrie, 
father, care of A. T. & N. Railway, Mobile, Ala. 

GUY, LEONARD E Sergeant 

Company C, 58th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Septem- 
ber 27, 1918. Sergeant Guy displayed exceptional 
courage in attacking single-handed a machine-gun 
emplacement, capturing the gun and taking as 
prisoners three machine-gunners. Home address, 
Mrs. Martha Draper, mother, Aladdin, Wash. 

GUYER, THOMAS L Private 

Company I, 1 19th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber, 1918. Although wounded severely by shell 
fire, he remained on duty as machine-gun ammu- 
nition carrier throughout the day, refusing to be 
evacuated. His example of courage inspired those 
serving near him. Home address , Mrs. Mable 
Shutts, mother, 332 East Seventh Street, Erie, Pa. 

GUYOT, BENJAMIN .... Lieutenant 
Pilot. French, 218th Escadrille. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action in the region of St. Mihiel, 
France, September 14-15, 1918. Lieutenant Guyot, 
without protection, made three separate and dis- 
tinct trips well into the enemy's lines; disregarding 
antiaircraft and ground machine-gun fire, he ac- 
complished artUlery adjustments of the highest mili- 
tary value. 

HAAS, ROBERT K. . . . First Lieutenant 
308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Revillon, France, September 10, 1918. 
During the attack on Revillon, Lieutenant Haas 
voluntarily left his shelter and went across an open 
slope in full observation of the enemy and under 
heavy machine-gun fire to the aid of a wounded sol- 
dier, bringing him back to our lines for first-aid 
treatment. Home address, K. Haas, father, 7 East 
Sixty-ninth Street, New York City. 

HABECKER, GUY M Corporal 

Company I, 316th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
4-6, 1918. While performing the duties of supply 
sergeant. Corporal Habecker succeeded in getting 
food to his company which was holding the outpost 
line. He led carrying parties through heavy shell 
fire, bringing hot coffee and bread to the men. On 
one occasion he made the journey unaided, taking 
with him a large quantity of bread. Home address, 
William E. Habecker, father, LandesviUe, Pa. 

HACKER, HENRY E Private 

Company A, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Apremont, France, October 
1, 1918. He overheard a lieutenant report to the 
battalion commander the location of an enemy ma- 
chine-gun nest which was causing heavy casualties 
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the bringing up of a one-pounder crew was serious, 
and Private Hacker, realizing the need for immed- 
iately silencing the enemy machine-guns, actmg on 
his own initiative, advanced alone over a fire-swept 
area for about 500 yards, attacked and captured the 
enemy crews of six men and two machine-guns and 
brought them back to our lines. Home address, 
Mrs. Anna Hacker, wife, 960 Tinton Avenue, 
Bronx, New York City. 

HADNETT, GEORGE Corporal 

Company F, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Baccarat, France, August 
15, 1918. He was in command of a small advance 

Eost which was successfully held by three men and 
imself against a raid by 80 of the enemy. Two of 
his party were killed, but the staunch defense of the 
others drove off the raiders. He personally killed 
three of the enemy in hand-to-hand fighting. Home 
address Richard Hadnett, father, 351 Wayne 
Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio. 

HAEFLIGER, FRED Private 

Company C, 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. 
M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. When our 
advance infantry was forced to withdraw. Private 
Haefliger's machine-gun crew refused to withdraw, 
but calmly set up their machine-gun. The gun was 
upset by a bursting hand grenade, which also injured 
Private Haefiiger and another member of the squad. 
Despite their injuries, they immediately reset the 
gun and opened fire on the advancing Germans 
when 20 feet distant, causing the Germans to break 
and retreat in disorder. Home address, Joseph Haef- 
liger, father, Rice Lake, Wis. 

HAGAN, LUTHER J Private 

Company K, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. When his squad was held up by fire 
from a sniper's post, he advanced alone against it 
across an open space and drove the others off, 
allowing a renewal of the advance. Later he braved 
heavy shell fire to go to the aid of wounded sol- 
diers, dressing their wounds and assisting them 
back to the lines. Home address, Osa M. Hagan, 
father, French Lick, Ind. 

HAGEMEYER, GEORGE K. . . . Private 
Company M, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bony, France, September 29, 
1918. During a period that his company was held 
up by hazardous enemy fire. Private Hagemeyer 
acted as stretcher bearer and, even though wounded, 
and ordered to the rear, he continued in the work of 
removing the wounded. He remained at his task 
throughout the violent fire until he was wounded 
five times and forced to retire from loss of blood. 
Home address, Mrs. Anna H. Hagemeyer, mother, 
209 West 128th Street, New York City. 

HAGERMAN, OTHO M. . Private (First Class) 
Company A, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Barricourt, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Seeing his platoon held up by murder- 
ous machine-gun fire, Private Hagerman advanced 
over an open area, in the face of fierce machine-gun 
fire, to a point within 150 yards of the enemy, from 
where he destroyed the machine-gun nest with rifle 
grenades. Home address, Louis O. Hagerman, 
father, Kahoka, Mo. 

HAHN, FREDERICK . Second Lieutenant 

Field Artillery. Near Cantigny, France, May 
28-30, 1918, he unhesitatingly went into heavy shell 
fire to supervise the repair of telephone lines and to 
act as runner when the further maintenance of the 
wires became an impossibility. Home address, Mrs. 
Dorothea L. Hahn, mother, 1012 Park Avenue 
East, Savannah, Ga. 



HAHN, JOSEPH C Corporal 

Machine Gun Company, 354th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Remonville, 
France, November 1, 1918. Corporal Hahn dis- 
played exceptional bravery and initiative in leading 
his machine-gun squad through heavy fire ahead of 
the infantry front line to a point only thirty yards 
from six enemy machine-guns which defended a hill. 
Despite the intense grenade and machine-gun fire, 
which was directed at him, he maintained such ef- 
fective fire that the hostile guns were put out of 
action and the infantry advance thereupon resumed. 
Home address, Mrs. Rose Hahn, mother, 2812 Mag- 
nolia Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 

HALE, CLAUD P. . . Private (First Class) 
Medical Detachment, 354th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Remonville, 
France, November 1, 1918. Braving the deadly 
machine-gun and artillery fire, he worked unceas- 
ingly, and with no regard for his personal safety 
in administering to wounded men and assisting 
them to places of safety. He constantly went for- 
ward into the open under machine-gun fire to aid 
fallen comrades, and his work was the rneans of 
saving many lives. Home address, Mrs. William E. 
Hale, Martinsburg, Mo. 

HALEY, ROBERT ROSCO . First Lieutenant 
142d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. 
Lieutenant Haley was severely wounded in the 
head while leading his platoon forward, but he con- 
tinued in the advance, directing the cutting of wire 
entanglements under heavy fire. Shortly afterward 
he received another wound in the face, but he again 
refused to go to the rear, remaining with his platoon 
encouraging his men and maintaining organization 
until he became unconscious. Home address, Mrs. 
Elizabeth Haley, mother, 617 West Eldra Street, 
San Antonio, Texas. 

HALFMANN, ANTHONY N. . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Company B, 150th Machine Gun 
Battalion. For extraordinary heroism near Villers- 
Surfere, France, July 28, 1918. He displayed cour- 
age, coolness, and leadership throughout the attack 
on the enemy positions north of the River Ourccj. 
The machine-gun crew which he was directing 
shot seven enemy snipers from their posts. He was 
killed while reconnoitering in advance of our lines 
for an advantageous position for his guns. Next of 
kin, John Halfmann, father, 233 Rose Street, Fond 
du Lac, Wisconsin. 

HALL, CHARLES P. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Adjutant, Third Infantry Brigade, 2d Division. 
For extraordinary heroism in action at Vierzy, 
France, July 18, 1918. At a critical time in the 
battle, when information was difficult to obtain. 
Lieutenant Colonel Hall, Brigade Adjutant, vol- 
unteered to report on the fighting in Vierzy, which 
was then in the hands of the enemy. Accompany- 
ing a group of French tanks, he entered the town 
under intense fire; and, during the advance, went 
forward through machine-gun fire and carried to 
safety a wounded man. He assisted materially in 
maiataining organization among the troops and 
estabhshed a first aid station at which many woun- 
ded were cared for, returning later to Brigade 
Headquarters with valuable information. Home 
address, Mrs. J. S. Sanders, sister, Beulah, Miss. 

HALL, FRED L Private 

Company E, 26th Infantry. He refused to go to 
the rear when wounded near Soissons, France, July 
19, 1918, continued to fire his automatic rifle with 
effectiveness, and when finally exhausted directed 
another man in the use of the rifle and attempted to 
act as ammunition carrier. Home address, Fred E. 
Hall, Noyon, N. D. 



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HALL. G. W Private 

Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 305th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Pincon Farm, France, September 5, 1918. After 
having been ordered to a place of safety, Private 
Hall left his shelter and returned to a trench, which 
was being severely shelled, rescued and brought 
back two wounded comrades. He was killed in ac- 
tion three days later. Next of kin, Mrs. Dorothy 
G. Hall, wife, 25 Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, Long 
Island, N. Y. 

HALL, HAROLD DE LA MONTE . Private 
Deceased. Company A, 59th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bois de Brieulles, 
France, September 29, 1918. When his company 
was in a perilous position he volunteered and car- 
ried a message to battalion headquarters, a dis- 
tance of 1,000 yards, under heavy artillery and ma- 
chine-gun fire. On his return journey he was killed. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Mary E. Amberg, mother, 208-C 
Brown Street, Charleston, W. Va. 

HALL, HENRY H Private 

Deceased. Company L, 119th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vermozeele, 
Belgium, August 31, 1918. When the carrier of a 
Lewis-gun crew was killed, he took his place; and 
ammunition becoming exhausted, volunteered to 
go for a new supply, under heavy fire. Wounded 
while on this mission, he opened fire on the enemy 
with his rifle, engaging a hostile patrol until he was 
mortally wounded by a second bullet. Next of 
kin, Horace W. Hall, father, R. F. D. 2, Hope 
MiUs, N. C. 

HALL, HERBERT W. . . First Lieutenant 
44th Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
France, September 27, 1918. Lieutenant Hall was 
in charge of a trainload of ammunition being sent 
to two 8-inch howitzer batteries in active operation 
against the enemy. Finding that part of the light 
railway track had been destroyed by enemy shell 
fire, he secured a detail of men under an engineer 
officer and worked with them to repair the track. 
When the engineer officer was killed by an explod- 
ing shell. Lieutenant Hall assumed full charge and 
continued the work under heavy shell fire, showing 
utter disregard for personal danger and inspiring 
confidence in his men by his calmness, decision, and 
courage. Home address, Mrs. H. P. Hall, Win- 
sted. Conn. 

HALL, JAMES G First Lieutenant 

Medical Corps, 360th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Montauville, France, 
September 12-15, 1918. In spite of severe wounds, 
including two broken ribs, received on the first day 
of the action, he continued at his post for three days 
administering aid to the wounded throughout the 
combat. Numbers of lives were saved by his hero- 
ism and devotion to duty. Home address, Mrs. 
James G. Hall, 101 Melrose Street, Toledo, Ohio. 

HALL, JAMES NORMAN . . . Captain 

Air Service, 103d Aero Squadron. On March 
26, 1918, while leading a patrol of three he attacked 
a group of five enemy fighters and three enemy 
two-seaters, himself destroying one and forcing 
down two others in a fight lasting more than 20 min- 
utes. Home address, Arthur N. Hall, father, Col- 
fax, Iowa. 

HALL, PERCY M. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. Disregarding his extremely weak condi- 
tion. Lieutenant Hall insisted on going into attack 
with his company. Recent illness made it nearly 
impossible for him to stand, still he went to all parts 



of the line during an enemy counter barrage and 
murderous machine-gun fire, maintaining his pla- 
toon formations. By giving his overcoat to a 
wounded man, he so exposed himself that he died 
shortly afterwards from the effects. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Joseph A. Howe, sister, 43 Brunswick Road, 
Montclair, N. J. 

HALL, RAMON L. . . . Second Lieutenant 
105th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. 
During the operations against the Hindenburg line 
he left shelter, in broad dayUght, went forward 
under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and suc- 
ceeded in bringing back to our lines a wounded 
soldier. His splendid courage and gallant conduct 
furnished a fine example to his command. Home 
address, Mrs. E. H. Duane, mother. Echo Lodge. 
Ballston Lake. N. Y. 

HALL, VARNER Sergeant 

Company D. 167th Infantry. On March 4. 1918, 
he conducted himself with marked bravery as a 
member of a patrol of five men which encountered 
an enemy patrol of eleven men, attacked vigorously, 
routed the enemy patrol and took two prisoners. 
Home address, Mrs. S. E. Hall, mother, 516 
Second Avenue, Boyles, Ala. 

HALL, WILLIAM A Private 

Deceased. Company A, 353d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, 
France, September 12, 1918. Private Hall, acting 
as runner between his company and battalion head- 
quarters, made several trips through severe artillery 
bombardment before he was severely wounded. 
Next of kin, William A. Hall, father, 501 East Six- 
teenth Street, Winfield, Kans. 

HALLIER, ANDRE Lieutenant 

French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion in the Bois de Beuge, France, October 3-4, 1918. 
After leading units of his battalion to their jumping 
off positions, he went out with one enlisted man and 
established an observation post in advance of the 
outpost line. He maintained this position despite 
intense artillery and machine-gun fire, and sent 
back valuable information of the enen^, which was 
in a large measure responsible for the accuracy of 
our artillery fire. He displayed marked heroism and 
utter disregard for personal danger. 

HALPHEN. DEWEY Private 

Company M. 37th Infantry. He acted as liaison 
agent during the fight of May 28-30. 1918, at Can- 
tigny, France, with courageous disregard of his own 
safety. Home address. Mrs. Emily Halphen. mo- 
ther. Levert, La. 

HAM. SAMUEL V Colonel 

109th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Magneux, France, September 6, 1918. By 
courageously leading his firing line in the advance 
across the Vesle River from Magneux toward Mus- 
court. Colonel Ham exemplified the greatest hero- 
ism and truest leadership, instilling in his men con- 
fidence in their undertaking. Having been severely 
wounded, and unable to move, he remained for ten 
hours on the field of battle, directing the attack, and 
refused to be evacuated or receive medical atten- 
tion until his men had been cared for. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Florence H. Ham, Knightstown, Ind. 

HAMAK, FRANK A Private 

Company E, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chaumont, South of Sedan, 
France, November 8, 1918. Severely wounded in 
the legs by machine-gun fire, and unable to walk. 
Private Kamak refused to accept assistance from his 
comrades rather than expose them to danger, and 



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crawled fivo hundrod yards to a droBsinn station. 
Jloino nddrijsH, Frank JIaimik, father, Wecota, So. 
Divk. 

HAMBRICK, GORDON A. . . . SorKoant 
Company K, Otli Infantr.y. For oxtraordiniiry 
heroiHiii in aotion near Mi^l'iili Forme, Franco, Oc- 
tober 3, lOlH. Ili^lievinK Iiih platoon cominandor to 
be killed and findinR liiniHi^lf in front of o>ir attack- 
inn wave, HcrKcunt IlainUrick Kuthered a number 
of men, d<!taclied from their organizations, who had 
puBlied to the front, and led them aKiiiiiHt an enemy 
poBition acroHS Kround swept by maehine-Kun fire. 
With 2.1 men, he attacked a stroiiKly defended 
enemy position occupyinn the right flank, captur- 
inu SO prisoners and live enemy machine guns, and 
h<;ld the posllion until the arrival of our attackint? 
wave, llome address, Horace C. Hambrick, bro- 
ther, GcorKotown, Ky. 

IIAMEL, ALFRICn R Captain 

Deceased, lidth Infantry. AlthouRh Bovorcly 
wounded on .lul.v IS, 1918, near Boissons, France, 
ho refus(«l to K've up, and continued couraKeounly 
to l(wul his company until killed. Nc^xt of kin, Mrs. 
A. A. Ilamel, wife, 211) B Street, Portland Mo. 

HAMES, WILLIAM W. . . First Lieutenant 
'i72d Infantr.y. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Buss.y Farm and Sechault, France, Sep- 
tember 28-21), lOlS. Ho was in charRO of the 37- 
milliin(^tor Kuns, which he skillfully emplo.yed until 
they were put out of action. He then joined one of 
the assauKiiiK waves advanciiiK on the enemy's posi- 
tion, and willi th(! aid of two men caoturcd a ma- 
ohine-Kun and three i)risoners. AllliouKh badl.v 
passed, he continued in action until the next day, 
when ho oolhipsed. Homo address. Dr. H. T. 
Hames, brother, .lonesville, 8. C. 

HAMILTON. BRYAN Serjeant 

Compan.V I'-, l'ir)th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in aclion at Olsene, BelKium, October 31, 
lOIH. He was leiuliiiK a detachment forward which 
was caught in a heavy iMiem.y counterbarrane. 
'riiouKh he was badly wounded by shell lire, ho kept 
Iiis men orKanized and, pushlnfi; forward, dislodged 
th<< <'nem.v from a slronn position, where he was 
aKain wounded. llome address, Mrs. Sarah 
HuKhes, sister, 914 Walnut Street, Portsmount, O. 

HAMILTON, BYRON W SerRoant 

Company M, HlSth Infantry. When leadinR a 
rushiuK attack on machine-Runs on Hill No 212, 
n<tar Serxy, France, .luly 2S, 1918, he found himself 
ahead of his line, so woundi'd as to be unablo to 
ntand ()n his feet. ,\ttacked by ten (Germans of the 
Prussian (luards, he rose to his knees and shot five 
of them. The others fled. Home address, Mrs. W. T. 
Bliiok, R. F. D. 2, Fairtield, Iowa. 

HAMILTON. OKORGF W Major 

r>th KcKimrMit, I). 8. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in aclion near the Bois do Belleau, Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France, .luno 0, 1918. He displayed 
tho hiiihest type of courane and leaih^rship wlion on 
the first <lay of the Chateau-Thierry battle his com- 
mand was under decimatinn tire of maehine-Runs 
from tho front and lioth Hanks. All of his onicers 
but<)ne and most, of his noncommissioned oflicers 
havina bt'en killed or wounded, he passed up and 
down his front lines and, by his pc-rsonal bravery, 
insnired his men to valiant and siiccossful combat 
under espcelMlly diflieult eoiulilions. Home ad- 
dress, Charles A. Hamilton, father, 1032 Lamont 
Street, Northwest, WashiiiKton, D. C. 

HAMILTON. JAMES A. . . First ScReant 

Deeen.sed. Company M. 105th Infantry. Forox- 

traordinary luMdisin in net ion near Uonssiiy, France, 

Sept(!inber 27, 1018. SeiRoant Hamilton ViUlied his 



company after it had become disorRaniied under a 
machine-Run barraRO and all the officers were killed 
or wounded. Ho led his men forward in an effectivo 
atta<^k and was shortly afterwards killed while mov- 
iiiRalouR his limv Nt^xt of kin, Mrs. Maritaret Hamil- 
ton, moth(T, .')2 Rivcir Street, Hoosiek Falls, N. Y. 

HAMILTON, JOHN W. . . First Lieutenant 
1 20th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Bellicourt, Franco, September 29, 1918. 
AssumiuR command of his company when two senior 
oirniers became casualties, he led his men bravely 
under heav.v fire, continuiuR in command after bo- 
iuR wounded in the arm by a shell splinter. Later 
when knocked down by a large piece of shell which 
struck him in the Icr, no again refused to leave his 
men and kept up the advance. Ho personally led a 

{latrol of thre(! B<iuads into the town of Bellicourt 
leld by the eii(MM.y, returniuR with prisoners and 
valuable information which aided in the further ad- 
vance. Homo address, Rev. Charles G. Hamilton, 
father, Pleasanton, Kansas. 

HAMILTON, LLOYD A. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 17th Aero S(iuadron. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action at Varssenuere, Belgium, Aug- 
ust 13, I9IH. L(>adinR a low bombing attack on a 
German aerodrome, 30 miles behind the line. Lieu- 
tenant llamilt(m destroyed the hangars on the 
nort h Hi<li' of Mi<' aerodrome and then attacked a row 
of enemy niiichines, fl.ving as low as 20 feet from the 
ground dcHpitc intense maehine-Run fire, and settinR 
fire to three of tho German planes. He then turnea 
and fired bursts through the windows of the chateau 
in which the German pilots were quartered, 26 of 
whom were afterwards reported killed. Next of kin. 
Rev. John A. Hamilton, father, 25 Buell Street, 
BurliuRton, Vt. 

HAMILTON, OTHO . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 2.3d Infantry. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near St. Etionne-aux-Arnes, Franco, 
October 3, 1918. Lieutanent Hamilton advanced 
his company through an area swept by machine-gun 
and h1i<>II i'wo, and by his coolness and excellent 
IcMdcrHliip brought his company into an extremely 
adv.'UitaReous jiosition. Ho then caused a platoon 
to b(^ sent (lankinR a maehine-Run that had retarded 
his advance, and with the remainder of the compan.v 
maintained a continuous fire aRsinst tho enemy's 
position, oneouraRinR his men by his gallant exam- 
ple. Ho was later instantly killed by shell fire while 
returning from a reconnaissance. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Emma Hamilton, wife, 6 Lincoln Avenue, Wood- 
side, Long Island, N. Y. 

HAMILTON, REUBEN G Major 

Ambulance Section, lOlst Sanitary Train. For 
extraordinar.y heroism in action near Marcheville, 
Franco, Sentembor 2,')-2t), 1918. He established and 
mnintaineu an ambulance dressing station in an ad- 
vanced and hazardous position, where he labored 
unceasingly, treating and evacuating the wounded, 
throughout tho day, in full view of the enemy and 
under heavy bombardment. Knowing th'.it our 
troops were withdrawinR and the enemy was about 
to enter the town, he continued his aid to the wound- 
ed, even after permission to withdraw had been 
given him by his commanding oiEcer. Home ad- 
dress, Carlisle, S. C. 

IIAMM, ARTHUR E Captain 

Deceased. 320th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Flirey, France, August 4, 
1918. ThouRh wounded at tho start of a daylight 
raid, he continued to lead his men, reaching a depth 
of 1000 yards into the enemy lines under heavy hre, 
settiiiR an example of fortitude which contributed 
largf'ly to the success of the operation. He was 
killed in action during the St. Mihiel drive. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Arthur E. Hamni, wife, 15 Boulevard 
Lannea, Paris, Franco. 



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HAMMOND, ALEX Private 

Company E, 366th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Lesseux, France, September 
4, 1918. Although he was severely wounded. Pri- 
vate Hammond remained at his post and continued 
to fight a superior force which had attempted to en- 
ter our lines, thereby preventing the success of an 
enemy raid in force. Home address, Will Ham- 
mond, father, Route 1, Harvest, Ala. 

HAMMOND, CHARLES A. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Company L, 125th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, 
July 31, 1918. Advancing up and beyond Hill No. 
212, he was shot through the arm, yet he refused to 
go to the rear, even for first-aid treatment, but con- 
tinued to assault with his platoon until he received 
two more wounds, from the last of which he died. 
Next of kin, Robert Hammond, brother. Port Hu- 
ron, Mich. 

HAMMOND, CHARLES GALLOWAY . Private 
117th Train, Headquarters and Military Police, 
42d Di\nsion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Vadenay, France, July 15, 1918. During the 
heavy shelling of Vadenay on the morning of July 
15, Private Hammond voluntarily left a place of 
safety, went to the aid of a wounded French soldier, 
and brought him to shelter through hea\-y fire of 
large-caliber shells. Home address, Mrs. F. E. 
Hammond, mother. South Roanoke, Va. 

HAMMOND. JOHN Corporal 

Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
France, October 15, 1918. Ha\'ing observed four 
liaison men killed in an attempt to reach headquar- 
ters with an important position sketch. Corporal 
Hammond volunteered to attempt the mission. He 
not only successfully reached his destination, but 
also returned to his post, the entire exploit being 
under most severe fire. Home address, Sirs. James 
Clark, 189 St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

HAMMOND, LEONARD C. . First Lieutenant 
Observer, Air Service, 91st Aero Squadron. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the region of 
Metz, France, September 15, 1918. While on a 
photographic mission Lieutenant Hammond's for- 
mation was attacked by a superior number of enemy 
pursuit planes. Notwithstanding that the enemy 
planes succeeded in driNnng ofif the protecting 
planes. Lieutenant Hammond and his pilot. Lieu- 
tenant Diekema, continued on alone. Continually 
har.issed by enemy aircraft, they completed their 
photographs, and on the return fought their way 
through an enemy patrol and destroyed one of the 
machines. Home address, A. B. Hammond, 2252 
Broadway, San Francisco, Cal. 

HAMMOND, WILLIAM HAYS First Lieutenant 
39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Montfaucon, France, September 26-27, 
1918. He fearlessly led his platoon against a Ger- 
man counterattack and succeeded in breaking it up. 
Sighting a German patrol taking American prison- 
ers to the rear, he led a combat patrol which routed 
the Germans and rescued the captured Americans. 
In the advance in which he took part the next day, 
he was severely wounded in the chest, but refusing 
first-aid treatment, continued to urge his men for- 
ward, although unable himself to go. Home ad- 
dress, John Hays Hammond, uncle, Visalia, Tulare 
C^Dunty, Cahf. 

HAMMONS. CHARLES C. . . . Corporal 
Company G, 5th Ammunition Train. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Septsarges, France, 
October 24, 1918. When an enem>' shell struck 
some pyTotcchnics stored in the ammunition dump 
of his organization. Corporal Hammons directed 



and assisted in the removal of inflammable material 
and placing the fire under control. Through his 
coolness and courage the destruction of a large 
quantity of nearby ammunition was avoided. Home 
address, Mrs. Amanda Hammons, mother, R. F. D. 
3-A, Post City, Texas. 

HAMPSON, EDMUND R. . . . Wagoner 
Company B, 101st Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Trugny, 
France, July 22, 1918. Although painfully wounded 
by shrapnel, he courageously continue his duty 
of evacuating the wounded until exhausted 
from loss of blood. Home address, R. W. Hampson, 
father, 27 First Avenue, Waterbury, Conn. 

HANDY, EDWARD H. . Private (First Class) 
Company B, 36Sth Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Binarville, France, September 
30, 1918. Private Handy, with an officer and an- 
other soldier, voluntarily left shelter and crossed an 
open space 50 yards wide swept by shell and ma- 
chine-gun fire to rescue a wounded soldier, whom 
they carried to a place of safety. Home address, 
Mrs. Rosena Gibson, sister, 2627H Virginia Avenue, 
Washington, D. C. 

HANCOCK, GLEN Sergeant 

Machine Gun Company, 7th Infantry. For 
extraordinarv heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
October 11, and 19, 19 IS. While Sergeant Hancock 
(then a Private) was on duty as company runner, he 
took charge of a squad whose corporal had been 
wounded; and, mo\'ing the gun to a favorable 
position, quickly established fire superiority over 
the enemy and thereby enabled the Infantr>' to 
overcome a group of the enemy who had been de- 
laj-ing the advance. While he was firing the gun, 
a bursting shell buried him and two other soldiers, 
but he immediately extricated himself and resumed 
firing. On the night of October 19, he manned an- 
other gun, whose squad had been put out of action, 
and took charge of the crew until the unit was re- 
lieved. Home address, Frank Hancock, father, 
Wakeeney, Kans. 

HAND, LEO Private 

Machine Gun Company, 119th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, 
France, October 10, 1918. When his gun team had 
suffered heavj- casualties he continued in the ad- 
vance, although severely wounded by shell fire. His 
braver>' was an inspiration to the men with him, 
and by continuing the op>eration of the machine- 
gun, he gave support wliich was invaluable to the 
advancing Infantrv. Home address, John Hand, 
father. Clear Lake, S. D. 

HANDY, THOMAS T Major 

7th Field Artillery. When Company D, 16Sth 
Infantry was under severe attack in the salient du 
Fej-s, France, he voluntarily joined it upon finding 
that he could do so without interfering m-ith his nor- 
mal duties, and by his coolness and conspicuous 
courage aided materially in its success. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Caroline S. H. Handy, mother, Emory, 
Va. 

HANDWERCK, RUSSELL E. . . . Private 
Company F, 26th Infantry. When the line of 
which he was a part was halted on July 19, 1918, 
near Soissons, France, by a machine gun, he advanc- 
ed on it alone and put it out of action. Home ad- 
dress, Peter A. Handwerck, father, 23 Fourth Street, 
Slatington, Pa. 

HANEY, JOHN S Private 

Company H, 5th Re-giment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, 
France, November 10, 1918. Private Haney dis- 
played exceptional courage in voluntarily adv&nc- 



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ing on and destroying machine guns which were fir- 
ing directly on his company. Home address, Mrs. 
C. H. Haney, mother, Cleveland, Okla. 

HANEY, MATHIAS WILLOUGHBY . Captain 
39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Montfaucon Hill, France, September 26- 
28, 1918. Captain Haney, then a lieutenant, dis- 
played exceptional skill in extricating his company 
from a perilous position into which it had moved be- 
cause of a dense fog, and, in so doing, captured pris- 
oners whose number exceeded that of his own com- 
mand. Taking command of his battalion next day 
at a critical time he succeeded in stopping a threat- 
ened retreat, and under heavy machine-gun and 
shell fire reestablished the line. On September 
28, near Septsarges, this officer led his battalion for- 
ward through heavy fire, advancing his line one kil- 
ometer and holding it against counterattacks until 
he was relieved. Home address, Mrs. Margaret A. 
Haney, wife, 5412 Angora Terrace, Philadelphia, 
Pa. 

HANGER, CHARLES R. . . First Lieutenant 
356th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Pouilly, France, November 10-11, 1918. 
When three of the companies of his battalion had 
become lost in the dense fog, during the crossing of 
the Meuse, Lieutenant Hanger made five trips 
through extremely heavy shell fire and guided 
them to the river crossing, thus enabling the battal- 
lion to fulfill its mission in the operation. Home ad- 
dress, J. W. Hanger, father, Laddonia, Mo. 

HANKINS, S. M First Lieutenant 

112th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. 
Although severely wounded in the leg. Lieutenant 
Hankins continued in command of his company, 
remaining in action until he fell from complete ex- 
haustion and was evacuated. Home address, M. 
M. Hankins, father, Quanah, Texas. 

HANLEY, JAMES MATTHEW . . Chaplain 
165th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Villars sur Fere, France, July 28, 1918. 
Leaving his place of safety, Chaplain Hanley vol- 
untarily faced the fire of artillery and machine guns, 
so that he could administer to the wounded. He 
disregarded advice of his commanding officer to 
cease exposing himself, and he remained, giving first 
aid, comforting, cheering, and hearing confessions 
of the dying. After he had been severely wounded, 
he was taken to the rear. Home address, James 
Hanley, father, 1156 East Thirty-ninth Street, 
Cleveland, Ohio. 

HANLEY, JOHN J Private 

Company E, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
11, 1918. While on duty as a stretcher bearer, Pri- 
vate Hanley was painfully wounded in the head, but 
he nevertheless continued to evacuate the wounded, 
crossing and recrossing the Aire River several times 
under heavy fire, and refusing to secure treatment 
himself until all of the other wounded had been car- 
ed for. Home address, Mrs. Ella Hanley, mother, 
208 East Forty-ninth Street, New York City. 

HANLEY, WILLIAM T. . Second Lieutenant 
30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Le Charmel, France, July 24-25, 1918. 
After he had led his platoon through intense shell 
and machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Hanley, although 
twice wounded, remained at his post throughout the 
encounter. Home address, Mrs. Mable T. Hanley, 
mother, 6 Maynesboro Block, Berlin, N. H. 

HANNA, EDWARD G Private 

4th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action at Blano Mont Ridge, France, 



October 3-4, 1918. Private Hanna went with two 
runners in advance of the front line to reconnoiter a 
position which his battalion was to occupy. In the 
face of heavy shell and machine-gun fire they made 
their way to a point just beyond the summit of 
Blanc Mont Ridge. Private Hanna was seriously 
gassed and the other two soldiers were wounded. 
He accomplished his mission and remained under 
heavy fire all the night, reporting to his commanding 
officer next day. Though suffering from the effect 
of the gas, he continued on duty for seven days. 
Home address, Marcus M. Hanna, brother. Angels 
Camp, Cal. 

HANNA, LEON M Private 

Company D, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Chaume, France, Oc- 
tober 10, 1918. When his platoon had suffered 
heavy casualties and was held up by fire from a hid- 
den machine-gun emplacement, he advanced 
alone under heavy fire, and locating the enemy 
position, charged it. He bayoneted the enemy gun- 
ner and captured two of the gun crew, enabling his 
platoon to resume the advance. Home address, C. 
W. Hanna, father, Kinnundy, 111. 

HANNA, MARK Major 

356th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Stenay, France, November 6-11, 1918. 
Major Hanna displayed extreme courage on Nov- 
ember 6 by making a daring reconnaissance of the 
town of Pouilly, near Stenay. This town was held 
in in strength by the enemy, with evident indica- 
tion of determination to prevent a crossing of the 
River Meuse at this point. He remained in this 
town over two hours, returning wth information of 
great value. On the night of November 10-11 he 
was in command of the second battalion of the 
356th Infantry, and while waiting to cross the River 
Meuse Major Hanna's battalion was subject to ter- 
rific shell fire. During this period he walked up 
and down the line encouraging and steadying his 
men. Major Hanna was killed at the head of his 
command. Next of kin, Mrs. Corrine E. Hanna, 
wife, 2954 East 28th Street, Kansas City, Mo. 

HANSEN, ARTHUR A Major 

101st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bois de Warville, France, October 2, 
1918. Despite the fact that the support elements 
failed to arrive at the point of departure. Major 
Hansen, unable to communicate with his superiors, 
led his troops forward. Encountering a particular- 
ly intense enemy barrage, he demonstrated unusual 
ability by safely conducting his command over the 
shell-swept area and successfully accomplishing his 
mission. Home address, Nellie Hansen, wife, 57 
Bedford Street, Waltham, Mass. 

HANSEN, HERMAN L Corporal 

Deceased. Company A, 23d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne-aux- 
Arnes, France, October 3, 1918. Corporal Hansen 
voluntarily exposed himself to heavy machine-gun 
fire, and with the assistance of another soldier, 
brought in from an exposed position a soldier sever- 
ely wounded. Corporal Hansen was killed after he 
had relieved himself of the wounded man. Next 
of kin, H. L. Hansen, Nicolaus, Cal. 

HANSEN, WILLIAM Corporal 

Deceased. 20th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an ex- 
ample to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Ben- 
hart Hansen, father, 1731 Portsmouth Avenue, 
Portland, Ore. 

HANSON, WALTER R. . Private (First class) 
Medical Detachment, 128th Infantry. For ex- 
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October 7-8, 1918. When his battalion was forced 
to withdraw three times successively within forty- 
eight hours, Private Hanson each time went out in 
front of the line under intense machine-gun and shell 
fire, and rescued wounded men. Home address, 
William H. Hanson, brother, LaCrosse, Wis. 

HANTSCHKE. EDWARD . . . Private 

Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 165th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Pannes, France, September 12, 1918. Seeing his 
platoon leader was being fired upon by a German 
sniper. Private Hantschke, who at the time was 
under cover, jumped to his feet and stepping in 
front of the officer tried to push him into a shell 
hole. The bullet intended for the officer struck 
Private Hantschke in the mouth, killing him in- 
stantly. Next of kin, Max Hantschke, father, 119 
Winfield Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

HARBIN, ELLIOTT R. . Private (First Class) 
Company C, 105th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. While assisting a 
party in laying a telephone line. Private Harbin was 
seriously wounded, but refused to be evacuated, and 
continued his work throughout the day under heavy 
shell fire. He also assisted in giving first aid to the 
wounded under fire. Home address, James S. Har- 
bin, father, R. F. D. 2, Greenville, S. C. 

HARBISON, HARRY J Private 

Company K, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action west of Berzyl-le-Sec, France, 
July 20, 1918. Although severely wounded in the 
leg by machine-gun fire, he refused to go to the 
rear, bandaged his own wound, and advanced with 
his platoon until its final objective was reached. 
Home address, Mrs. Annie Harbison, 2037 East 
Arizona Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

HARDEN, WILLIAM T Sergeant 

Company L, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
8, 1918. Sergeant Harden was severely wounded 
in the right shoulder early in the action, but al- 
though bleeding profusely he refused to go to the 
rear until the enemy's position had been captured 
and the line consolidated. Home address, R. F. 
Harden, father, R. F. D. 1, Cordell, Okla. 

HARDER, FRED J First Sergeant 

Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
tember 29, 1918. Responding to a call for volun- 
teers. Sergeant Harder crossed an open space, a 
distance of about 300 yards, under terrific hostile 
fire of machine guns and artillery, to the position 
held by his machine-gun company, to inform them 
of the location of enemy machine-gun nests and 
snipers, who had escaped detection. The enfilading 
fire of the enemy threatened to wipe out his com- 
pany, but the success of Sergeant Harder's mission 
enabled our guns to silence the fire of the enemy. 
Home address. Miss Eunice Dickerman, friend, 
Brawley, Cal. 

HARDIE, W. C Sergeant 

Company A, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
During the preparations for the German offensive 
of July 15, 1918, and through the intense artillery 
bombardment connected therewith. Sergeant Har- 
die showed utter disregard of personal danger by 
voluntarily rescuing wounded comrades from ex- 
posed positions. Home address, William Hardie, 
father, Lumby, British Columbia, Canada. 

HARDIMAN, MICHAEL J. . . . Private 

Company E, 2d Battalion, 5th U. S. M. C. For 

extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 



France, October 4, 1918. During the offensive op- 
erations at Blanc Mont Ridge, Private Hardiman 
volunteered and went into No Man's Land under 
intense machine-gun fire, and brought in a wounded 
man. Home address, John Hardiman, 1932 Wash- 
burn Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

HARDIN. MELVIN N Private 

Company L, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt. France, Septem- 
ber 23-27, 1918. During four days of operations and 
under unusually adverse conditions. Private Har- 
din, acting as company runner, repeatedly carried 
messages from company headquarters to the front 
line, over open ground, subjected to shell and direct 
machine-gun fire. With practically no food or sleep, 
and showing absolute disregard for personal safety, 
he successfully performed each mission, aiding ma- 
terially in the maintainance of liaison and the suc- 
cess of the attack. Home address, Mrs. Pearl A. 
Hardin, wife, Greer, S. C. 

HARDING, STACY L. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 120th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Malancourt, and Nan- 
tillois, France, September 26 to October 11, 1918. 
On duty as artillery information officer, I>ieutenant 
Harding displayed the utmost courage, fortitude and 
devotion to duty in maintaining liaison between the 
infantry and artillery, going repeatedly to the front 
line and carrying messages for both infantry and 
artillery commanders. In seeking the location of an 
infantry company, under heavy machine-gun and 
artillery fire. Lieutenant Harding searched woods on 
the Cote Dame Marie, as far as the enemy's wire, 
where he was killed by machine-gun fire. Next of 
kin, Mrs. J. S. Harding, mother, Antioch, Cal. 

HARDISON, DEWITT, . Private (First Class) 
Company C, 105th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. Being a member of a 
detail to establish communication with the front 
line. Private Hardison was caught in an enemy bar- 
rage, during which his detail suffered many casual- 
ties. Although badly gassed, he continued to work 
for the entire day, always exposed to heavy artillery 
fire, after which he assisted in the removal of the 
wounded. Home address, Mrs. A. H. Hardison, 
Kenly, N. C. 

HARDY, H. A Private 

Company A, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
Although painfully wounded during the battle of 
the Marne, Private Hardy continued on duty with 
his platoon and was active in bringing wounded men 
to the safety of our own lines. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Annie Hardy, wife, Lynn, Mass. 

HARDY, ORVILLE Corporal 

Machine Gun Company, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, 
July 15, 1918. Corporal Hardy remained with his 
gun after all the other members of his gun crew were 
killed or wounded. He continued to fire until his 
ammunition was exhausted, then removed the firing 
mechanism and returned to our lines, fighting his 
way with his pistol. Home address, Orville Hardy, 
Sr., father, 115 Pine Street, Shamokin. Pa. 

HARELIS. STEVE J. . . Private (First Class) 
Company H, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
During the intense enemy artillery shelling in pre- 
paration for the German offensive of July 15, 1918, 
Private Harelis voluntarily made three attempts to 
bring in a wounded comrade who was exposed to 
enemy fire before he finally succeeded in getting him 
to safety. Home address, John Harelis, father, 
Mitylene, Greece. 



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HARGRAVE, THOMAS J. . First Lieutenant 
309th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, Oc- 
tober 26, 1918. Lieutenant Hargrave personally 
made a reconnaissance of the entire front of the 
battalion to which he was attached, under heavy 
machine-gun and shell fire, and he returned with 
very valuable information. In order to deliver his 
information in the shortest possible time, he re- 
turned through an open field, subjected to an enemy 
fire. This officer later rendered valuable assistance 
in repelling counterattacks by his coolness and intel- 
ligent direction of the company. Home address, 
Mrs. Thomas J. Hargrave, 134 North Main Street, 
Canandaigua, N. Y. 

HARKENRIDER, LOUIS H. . . . Private 
Ambulance Company, Hospital Corps, 5th Re- 
giment, U. S. M. C. On June 6, 1918, in the vicin- 
ity of Chateau-Thierry, with a corporal, he went out 
into an open field under heavy shell and machine-gun 
fire and succeeded in bandaging and carrying back 
to our lines a wounded comrade. Home address, 
John M. Harkenrider, father, General Delivery, 
Griffith, Ind. 

HARLIN. HENRY J Private 

Machine Gun Company, 107th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918. After an advance of 
more than 2,000 yards with the infantry. Private 
Harlin crawled through a barbed-wire entangle- 
ment and remained the entire night under machine- 
gun fire within a few yards of enemy position in or- 
der to protect his comrades from a surprise attack. 
Home address, Mrs. Catherine Harlin, mother, 168 
West End Avenue, New York City. 

HARLOW, LEON E Corporal 

Battery F, 7th Field Artillery. Near Cantigny, 
France, May 28-30, 1918, he voluntarily left his 
shelter and went out into a smothering bombard- 
ment to perform exhausting labor in repairing tele- 
phone lines. He repaired five breaks in a 50-yard 
stretch of wire, and when the same small section was 
again broken in four places he carried a message 
through heavy shelling to the regimental post of 
command. Home address, Mrs. J. R. Harlow, mo- 
ther, 1717 Franklin Street, Waco, Texas. 

HARMON, HENRY C Private 

Company C, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 1918. He carried messages across an area 
swept by violent machine-gun and artillery fire, 
showing remarkable bravery, and devotion to duty 
on several occasions when the situation was criti- 
cal and the messages were of the utmost import- 
ance. Home address, Mrs. Sarah J. Harmon, New- 
ton, Mo. 

HARMON, JOHN L. . . . First Lieutenant 
26th Infantry. He refused to be evacuated when 
wounded near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, but 
continued forward with his command in a third suc- 
cessful advance until wounded seriously a second 
time. Home address, Mrs. J. L. Harmon, wife, 
139 West Eighty-second Street, New York City. 

HARRELL, RAYMOND .... Private 
Company K, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois des Rappes, France, Oc- 
tober 21, 1918. While carrying a message to an- 
other battalion in the line. Private Harrell was 
wounded by a machine-gun bullet at the same time 
his companion was killed. He courageously deliv- 
ered his message, despite the wound, and received 
an answer which he dehvered to his company and 
battalion commanders before being evacuated. 
Home address, Mrs. Ruth Harrell, mother, 208 
South Twentieth Street, Murphysboro, 111. 



HARRELL, WILLIAM F Colonel 

16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Apremont, France, October 4, 1918. Col- 
onel Harrell (then major) showed extraordinary 
coolness under fire in the battle of the Argonne. 
When one portion of his battalion was held up by 
machine-gun fire he went forward to the most ad- 
vanced elements, reorganized them, and carried the 
objective, but was severely wounded while in the 
execution of his mission. Home address, Mrs. 
Louise G. Harrell, wife, 2122 South St. Paul Street, 
Denver, Col. 

HARRIMAN, LYNN H. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 101st Infantry. While in command 
of his platoon in the Humbert Plantation on May 
27, 1918, he was viciously attacked by the enemy 
in greatly superior numbers. He led his men with de- 
termination and great courage, and himself stopped 
their advance in a side trench. He was mortally 
wounded but continued to fight on, calling upon 
and encouraging his men and participating with 
them in driving the enemy off. Died May 31, 1918. 
Next of kin, Mrs. L. H. Harriman, wife, Concord, 
N. H. 

HARRIMAN, SHERMAN G. . . . 

Second Lieutenant 

6th. Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Cr^zancy, France, July 15-16, 1918. As- 
sisting in the removal of the wounded, Lieutenant 
Harriman, then sergeant, drove an ambulance 
throughout the entire night, continuing until sever- 
al hits by the enemy completely disabled his ma- 
chine. The next morning he led his men into the 
trenches through an intense shelling and remained 
in command for 12 hours after being wounded. 
Home address, Mrs. Anna G. Harriman, mother. 
North Conway, N. H. 

HARRINGTON, ERNEST A. S. . . Corporal 
Company F, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
September 12, 1918. While sniper fire was holding 
up the advance of a section of his platoon. Corporal 
Harrington rushed forward and, without aid, forc- 
ed an officer and six men to surrender at the point 
of his bayonet. Home address, C. F. Harrington, 
father, Candia, N. H. 

HARRIS, CHARLES D Captain 

Deceased. 6th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in Clairs Chenes Woods, October 
20, 1918. While leading his company in an attack 
on enemy machine-gun nests, he, with three of his 
men in advance of the remainder of the company, 
fearlessly attacked an enemy machine-gun nest, 
capturing three prisoners, and two guns, turning 
the guns against the enemy. He was mortally 
wounded while operating one of the guns in an ex- 
posed position. Next of kin, Mrs. P. C. Harris, 
mother, "The Dresden," Washington, D. C. 

HARRIS, EDWARD G Lieutenant 

_ 32lBt Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Grimaucourt, France, November 11, 1918. 
Under the fire of three machine guns, firing upon 
him from different directions. Lieutenant Harris 
took his gun through the enemy wire and mounted 
it. He would not permit his men to remain in such 
a dangerous position, and, after being wounded sev- 
erely, ordered his men to leave him. Home address, 
E. W. Harris, father, Wendell, N. C. 

HARRIS, DUNCAN G Major 

305th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion in the Argonne Forest, September 30, 1918. 
During an attack in the Argonne Forest, Major 
Harris fell and broke his collar bone, but he contin- 
ued with his battalion throughout the attack, and 
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continually with his battalion, personally leading 
them against strongly fortified enemy positions, al- 
though suffering acute and continued pain from his 
injury and being handicapped by having his arm in 
a sling. Home address, Mrs. Alice Harris, wife, 569 
Fifth Avenue, New York City. 

HARRIS, GRAHAM W Sergeant 

Machine Gun Company, 120th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. Becoming separated 
from his platoon in the dense smoke and fog with 
five other sol liers. Sergeant Harris kept his men to- 
gether and continued the advance under heavy ar- 
tillery and machine-gun fire. Upon reaching the ob- 
jective he made a personal reconnaissance 600 yards 
to the front, capturing several prisoners and assist- 
ing in breaking up three machine-gun nests. He re- 
mained in this advanced position until he was order- 
ed back. Home address, Mrs. R. W. Harris, mo- 
ther, Oxford, N. C. 

HARRIS, JOB R Sergeant 

Deceased. Company B, 4th Machine Gun Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Medeah Ferme, France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant 
Harris, though he had fainted twice as a result of 
being gassed the previous night, remained on duty 
and continued to lead his section. Placing them in 
action, he displayed great coolness and bravery in 
directing the fire of his guns until he was killed by 
enemy machine-gun fire. Next of kin, Mrs. William 
C. Palmer, sister, 1029 Indian Street, Martins 
Ferry, Ohio. 

HARRIS, MORGAN F. . Second Lieutenant 
Company G, 109th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Apremont, France, September 
29, 1918. Surrounded by a number of the enemy 
during a hostile counterattack and called upon to 
surrender, Lieutenant Harris escaped by knocking 
down one of his adversaries and shooting another. 
Crawling back to his support, he organized a group 
of men and led them in completely repulsing the 
counterattack, displaying the utmost courage and 
determination. Home address, Mrs. Marjorie 
Lane Harris, wife, 312 Mt. Prospect Avenue, 
Newark, N. J. 

HARRIS. ROY Private 

Company F, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action west of Fismes, France, August 
5, 1918. Private Harris was a member of a small 
detachment of engineers which went out in advance 
of the front line of the infantry through an enemy 
barrage from 77 millimeters and one pounder guns 
to construct a footbridge over the River Vesle. As 
soon as their operations were discovered machine- 
gun fire was opened up on them, but, undaunted, 
the party continued at work, removing the German 
wire entanglements and completing a bridge which 
was of great value in subsequent operations. Home 
address, John Steven Harris, General Delivery, 
Jacksonville, Fla. 

HARRIS, WILLIAM L Corporal 

Deceased. Company E, 101st Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Remy, 
France, September 13, 1918. While acting as a run- 
ner, between company and battalion headquarters, 
under terrific shell fire. Corporal Harris carried mes- 
sages without regard to personal danger, until 
struck and killed by a shell. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Jennie J. Harris, 61 Wentworth Street, Maiden, 
Mass. 

HARSSELL, GEORGE J. . Private (First class) 
Deceased. Company C, 111th Machine Gun Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Verdun, France, October 12, 1918. By encouraging 
bis comrades and rendering valuable aid to the 



wounded. Private Harssell succeeded greatly in re- 
taining the morale of those about him, during an al- 
most continued rain of shells. Even after being 
severely wounded by shrapnel, he attempted to re- 
tain the spirit by singing. After being relieved to a 
hospital he died. Next of kin, Mrs. Nellie Harssell, 
stepmother, 250 Railroad Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. 

HART, CLAUDE V Sergeant 

Company M, 168th Infantry. In action near 
Sergy, France, July 28, 1918, he coolly and with 
utter disregard of danger led his platoon against 
enemy machine-gun emplacements. Four of the 
foe were captured, together with their two ma- 
chine-guns, which he turned and operated on the 
retreating Germans until he was severely wounded. 
Home address, R. B. Hart, Cherokee, Iowa. 

HART, JACK S First Lieutenant 

6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
France, September 15, 1918. Acting as company 
commander. Lieutenant Hart advanced with the first 
wave of infantry to locate favorable positions for 
his gun. He discovered an enemy machine-gun 
which he alone attacked, and although severely 
wounded, succeeded in capturing the gun and tak- 
ing the crew prisoners. Home address, John M. 
Hart, father, Weatherford, Texas. 

HART, SAMUEL C. . Private (First Class) 

Deceased. Company G, 119th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. After having been 
seriously wounded in the arm which caused much 
pain and loss of blood. Private Hart continued to 
advance, carrying a Lewis gun and pouring an effec- 
tive fire into the ranks of the enemy until he was 
killed in the attack. Next of kin, Samuel B. Hart, 
father, R. F. D. 3, Mooresville, N. C. 

HARTLEY. PAUL L Private 

Company L, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montbrehain, France, Octo- 
ber 8, 1918. After practically all of the other mem- 
bers of his squad had become casualties. Private 
Hartley maintained an effective fire with his auto- 
matic rifle from an advanced position and thereby 
protected his platoon. He was twice buried by ex- 
ploding shells, but each time he dug himself out and 
resumed firing immediately. After his ammuni- 
tion was exhausted he rushed forward with his 
empty gun and forced 20 of the enemy to surrender. 
Home address, George M. Hartley, father, Browns- 
ville. S. C. 

HARTMAN. GUY L. . . First Lieutenant 

6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Frapelle, France, August 17, 1918. After 
having been painfully wounded LieutenantHartman 
refused to go to the rear for treatment. He made 
his way through a heavy barrage, and brought up a 
platoon that was stopped by heavy fire. Some time 
later, after having his wound dressed he conducted 
his brigade commander through a heavily gassed 
area, after which he remained constantly on duty 
until relieved. Home address, Mrs. Sally Agnes 
Hartman, wife, St. Pauls, N. C. 

HARTMAN, MIIvE A. First Sergeant 

Company I, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
tember 27, 1918. Sergeant Hartman advanced 
alone, and silenced a machine-gun nest which was 
holding up an entire platoon. Home address, Mrs. 
Margaret Hartman, mother, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

HARTMAN, WILLIAM A. Sergeant (First Class) 
Company F, 107th Engineers. He was a member 
of a patrol sent out from the battalion post of com- 
mand at midnight, August 4. 1918, to reconnoiter 



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the Vesle River front, near Fismes, France, for the 
location of possible sites for pontoon bridges and of 
material for making structures. Despite heavy ar- 
tillery and machine-gun fire that forced the pa- 
trol to scatter and separated him from the Lieuten- 
ant in charge, he continued the work on his own ini- 
tiative, and, acting entirely without orders, started 
his detail on the actual construction of rafts for the 
pontoon bridges. His courage, ability as a leader, 
and his inflexible determination made the reconnais- 
sance a complete success. Home address, Mrs. 
Olga Hartman, mother, Wauwatosa, Wis. 

HARTNEY, HAROLD E Major 

Air Service, 1st Pursuit Group. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 
13, 1918. Major Hartney voluntarily accompanied 
a reconnaissance patrol. Reahzing the importance 
of the mission. Major Hartney took command, and, 
although five enemy planes repeatedly made at- 
tempts to drive them back, he continued into enemy 
territory, returning later to our lines with important 
information. The cool judgment and determina- 
tion displayed by Major Hartney furnished an in- 
spiration to all the members of his command. Home 
address, Mrs. Harold E. Hartney, 1858 CaUfornia 
Street, Washington, D. C. 

HARTUNG, JOHN A Sergeant 

Deceased. Company B, 354th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, 
France, November 1, 1918. While leading his com- 
bat group forward. Sergeant Hartung encountered 
a machine-gun stronghold, which opened fire on his 
force from three sides. He charged the guns to the 
front, but he was killed on reaching the line. His 
valorous act, however, enabled his men to break the 
hne and take the flanking guns, thereby saving 
many casualties in his platoon. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Anna E. Hartung, mother, Quincy, 111. 

HARTWELL, ALBERT S Private 

U. S. Ambulance Service. From March 20 to 
23, 1918, he repeatedly drove his ambulance over a 
road east of Rheims, France, that was under bom- 
bardment of gas and explosive shells. Upon one 
occasion, while cranking his car, he was knocked 
several yards, by the explosion of a shell, yet he con- 
tinued his work. Another day his car was hit by a 
shell and badly damaged, and he himself was sev- 
erely wounded in the head and both legs. In spite 
of his wounds he carried a wounded man, who was 
in the ambulance, to a place of safety, made him 
comfortable, and then crawled to a dressing station 
for assistance. Home address, Mrs. Pauline N. 
Hartwell, 16 Rue Pomereu, Paris, France. 

HARWOOD, BENJAMIN P. . First Lieutenant 
Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 5, 1918. 
Lieutenant Harwood volunteered with another 
plane to protect a photograph plane. In the course 
of their mission they were attacked by seven planes 
(Fokker type). Lieutenant Harwood accepted the 
combat and kept the enemy engaged while the 
photographic plane completed its mission. His 
guns jammed and he himself was seriously wounded. 
After skillfully clearing his guns, with his plane bad- 
ly damaged, he fought off the hostile planes and en- 
abled the photographic plane to return to our lines 
with valuable information. Home address, E. N. 
Harwood, father, Bilhngs, Mont. 

HARWOOD, FRANK M Private 

Ist Battalion, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
October 3-9, 1918. While acting as battalion run- 
ner, Private Harwood, regardless of personal dan- 
ger, many times volunteered and carried messages 
under the most intense shell fire, and greatly as- 
sisted in maintaining liaison with other units. 



Home address, Mrs. Myra Harwood, mother, 600 
Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, Mass. 

HARWOOD, RALPH W. . Second Lieutenant 
102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Verdun, France, October 23-29, 1918. 
Throughout the action from October 23 to 28 Lieut- 
enant Harwood set a splendid example of cour- 
age and heroism to his company in action against 
overwhelming odds. On October 29, upon learning 
that four of his men were in shell holes in front 
of the line and near the enemy's position and were 
so badly wounded that they could not return with- 
out assistance, he crawled forward and rescued the 
four men, one at a time, bringing them back to our 
lines through a constant and terrific machine-gun 
fire. Home address, P. M. Harwood, father, room 
136, State House, Boston, Mass. 

HASKEW, EDWARD D Wagoner 

Ambulance Company No. 33, 4th Sanitary Train. 
For extraordinary heroism in action between Sept- 
sarges and Fromerville, France, October 6, 1918. 
He was on duty with his ambulance, carrying 
wounded from a battalion aid station. He left 
with four stretcher cases and went about two kilo- 
meters south of Gercourt; while ascending a hill his 
ambulance was struck by a shell, he receiving mul- 
tiple shell wounds of hands, left thigh, and feet. 
Although seriously wounded, he bravely remained 
at his post and continued on with his ambulance 
along a shell-swept road to the crest of the hill near 
an aid station, when he turned his ambulance off the 
road and sought assistance for his wounded. Home 
address, Mrs. Walter Haskew, mother, Gladstone, 
N. J. 

HASKINS, CLIFFORD R. . . . Wagoner 
Company B, 101st Machine Gun Battahon. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Trugny, 
France, July 22, 1918. He was seriously wounded 
in the leg while placing injured soldiers in his am- 
bulance. Nevertheless, he insisted on driving the 
machine to the dressing station and continued the 
work of evacuating the wounded until exhausted 
from loss of blood. Home address, Mrs. M. L. 
Haskins, mother, Elmwood, Conn. 

HASLETT. ELMER R Captain 

Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Montfaucon, France, September 28, 1918. 
While on an artillery surveillance mission Captain 
Haslett engaged four enemy planes which were 
about to attack the American balloon line. He 
succeeded in diverting them from the balloons, but 
in the combat his machine-guns became jammed. 
Driving off his nearest adversary by firing a Very 
pistol at him he succeeded in clearing the jam and, 
returning to the fight, he destroyed one hostile 
plane and dispersed the remainder of the group. 
Home address, Mrs. J. F. Haslett, mother, Carters- 
ville. Mo. 

HASSARD, ROBERT J Corporal 

Company E, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 18, 
1918. He led his squad in the attack with con- 
spicuous bravery and utter disregard for his own 
safety. Although wounded three times, he refused 
to go to the rear for medical attention and remain- 
ed at his post on the firing line until his company 
was reUeved the following night. Throughout the 
fight he rendered valuable assistance to his platoon 
leader, assisted in reorganizing the company after 
the attack and in preparing the position for the 
counterattack. Home address, Mrs. Mary E. Has- 
sard, mother, 233 West 122nd second Street, New 
York City. 

HASSEBROOK, WILLIAM M. . . Private 

Machine Gun Company, 11th Infantry. For 

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France, November 8, 1918. Wounded in the leg by 
shrapnel, Private Hassebrook continued in the ad- 
vance, carrying his machine-gun. Soon afterward 
he was knocked down and again wounded in the 
same leg, but, although he was ordered to a dress- 
ing station, he succeeded in joining his gun crew at 
the firing position, where he was wounded severely 
for the third time. Home address, Mrs. Dora 
Hassebrook, stepmother, Holstein, Mo. 

HASSIG, ALBERT U. . . First Lieutenant 
358th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action between Fey-en-Haye and Vilcey, France, 
September 12, 1918. Although he was severely 
wounded, he refused to go to a first-aid station, but 
continued to give great assistance in silencing enemy 
machine-gun nests. Home address, J. J. Hassig, 
father, Ellwood City, Pa. 

HASSLER, RUDOLPH P Sergeant 

Company K, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Gesnes, France, September 29, 
1918. Although he was seriously wounded. Ser- 
geant Hassler remained in command of his platoon 
until he was reUeved next morning, displaying ex- 
ceptional devotion to duty. Home address, Mrs. 
Mathilda Hassler, mother, R. F. D. 1, Luverne, 
Minn. 

HATCH, BENJAMIN T. JR. . . . Sergeant 
Company E, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action north of Hamogneux, France, 
October 15, 1918. When his company was sub- 
jected to deadly machine-gun fire from two hostile 
nests. Sergeant Hatch, upon his own initiative, or- 
ganized an attacking group and led it in an assault 
on the machine-gun nest, putting them out of ac- 
tion and making it possible for the further advance 
of his company. Home address, Benjamin T. 
Hatch, father, Dispotanda, Va. 

HATCH, CARL T. . . . Second Lieutenant 
317th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Nantillois, France, October 4, 1918. 
Seriously wounded in both knees while leading his 
platoon against German machine-gun nests. Lieut- 
enant Hatch declined to be evacuated, but remained 
in command of his platoon for nine hours, until it 
was relieved. Home address, William Benjamin 
Hatch, father, Cecil Apartments, Eutaw Street, 
Baltimore, Md. 

HATCH, SIDNEY . . . Private (First Class) 
Headquarters Company, 132d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Brieulles, 
France, October 11, 1918. After being wounded by 
a shell which buried him in a small hole. Private 
Hatch made a trip to battahon headquarters, carry- 
ing a message from his platoon, and after returning 
with an answer, assisted in carrying ammunition 
until the sergeant discovered that he had been 
wounded and sent him to the aid station. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. E. Hatch, mother, 237 Park Avenue, 
River Forest, 111. 

HATCHER, SAMUEL H Private 

Company B, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. During the very thickest of the fight- 
ing. Private Hatcher, assisted by another soldier, 
attacked two enemy machine-gun positions, kilhng 
the gunners and capturing the guns, thus allowing 
the further advance of his company. Home ad- 
dress, Thomas Hatcher, father, route 2, WaUand, 
Tenn. 

HATLER, M. WALDO .... Sergeant 
Company B, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Pouilly, France, November 
8, 1918. While a member of a patrol sent to recon- 
noiter the banks of the Meuse River, when all means 



of crossing the river had been destroyed. Sergeant 
Hatler and another soldier volunteered to swim 
across, though the other bank was held in force by 
the enemy. His companion was seized with a cramp 
caused by the cold water, and drowned, but Ser- 
geant Hatler continued on; and, after securing the 
information desired, swam back again, and made 
his report. Home address, Troy C. Hatler, father, 
General DeUvery, Neosha, Mo. 

HAUMANT, MARCEL AUGUSTE EDOUARD 

Marechal, French Army 

For extraordinary heroism in action near Dan- 
court, France, September 15, 1918. While recon- 
noitering near the Bois des Hante, Epines, Marechal 
Haumant led his platoon in an attack on a hostile 
strong point and captured ten prisoners. Home 
address not given. 

HAUBRICH, ROBERT Major 

166th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Sedan, France, November 7, 1918. 
Personally leading his battalion, which was the 
assault battalion, in the advance upon Sedan, Major 
Haubrich exposed himself many times to intense 
machine-gun and heavy artillery fire, in order to 
keep contact with the enemy, greatly encouraging 
all the members of his command by his gallantry. 
Later in the day he was wounded but he contin- 
ued on duty until two hours later, when he had his 
wounds dressed at the first-aid station, resuming 
command immediately afterward. Home address, 
Mrs. R. Haubrich, wife, 534 Twelfth Avenue, Col- 
umbus, Ohio. 

HAUSMANN, WILLIAM* L. . . . Private 
Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
July 14-15, 1918. Under a heavy gas and shell 
bombardment Private Hausmann repeatedly vol- 
unteered and delivered messages over routes other 
than his own when the runners assigned to those 
routes had been killed or wounded. Home address, 
Mrs. K. M. Hausmann, mother, St. Helena, Nebr. 

HAUSS, ALBERT M Private 

Company I, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
1918. With the aid of two men he charged and cap- 
tured a German machine gun. Home address, Mrs. 
Sarah Hauss, mother, 704 Summit Avenue, East 
St. Louis, III. 

HAVEN, CHESTER Private 

Company B, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 
9, 1918. Upon his own initiative. Private Haven, 
with another soldier, displayed notable courage in 
attacking two machine guns which were hindering 
the advance. Undaunted by the heavy machine- 
gun fire, they poured deadly rifle fire upon the 
enemy gunners and forced them to flee toward our 
attacking troops, who captured them. Home ad- 
dress, Alfred R. Haven, father, Woodburn, Ore. 

HAVERFIELD, JAMES G. . . . Sergeant 
Company G, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Olsene, Belgium, October 
31, 1918. Sergeant Haverfield advanced alone 
under heavy machine-gun fire and killed two and 
captured three, also two mac!une-guns of the 
enemy, who were delivering effective machine-gun 
fire on the attacking wave of his company and de- 
laying its progress. Home address, W. H. Haverfield, 
father. New London, Ohio. 

HAWIE, ASHAD . . . Private (First Class) 
Company F, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
France, October 16, 1918. Private Hawie, as com- 
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heavy artillery and machine-guns, made repeated 
trips with messages between company and battal- 
ion headquarters. On one trip he was attacked by 
two Germans, one of whom he killed. Taking the 
other prisoner, he continued on his mission and 
turned his prisoner over to the battahon command- 
er after delivering his message. Home address, Mrs. 
Mattie H. Hawie, mother, Jackson, Miss. 

HAWKE, FREDERICK J. . . . Sergeant 
Company L, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
15, 1918. When his company was temporarily 
held up by severe machine-gun fire. Sergeant Hawke 
led a patrol in an attack on an enemy machine-gun, 
working his way behind the gun and rushing it, 
kilUng one of the crew, wounding another and tak- 
ing three prisoners. Home address, William Hawke, 
brother. East Greenwich, R. I. 

HAWKINS, PAUL G Sergeant 

Machine Gun Company, 119th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 28-29, 1918. As a platoon 
runner, he showed marked personal bravery, re- 
peatedly carrying important messages over shell 
swept areas, and under heavy machine-gun fire 
sometimes for a distance of two miles, and, when 
his section leader became separated from his sec- 
tion, took command and leJ it with success. Home 
address, John C. Hawkins, father, Kinston, N. C. 

HAWKINS, WILLIAM S. . First Lieutenant 
107th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Souplet, France, France, October 
17-18, 1918. Acting as liaison officer during the 
forcing of the La Selle River, Lieutenant Hawkins 
was severely wounded by an exploding shell. Un- 
deterred by the weakened condition to which his 
wound reduced him, he bravely continued on, 
working untiringly under heavy shell and machine- 
gun fire, for two days until the advance of his bat- 
talion was checked. Home address, Eugene M. 
Hawkins, brother, 16 North Fourteenth Street, 
Flushing, Long Island, N. Y. 

HAWKS, EMERY Sergeant 

Deceased. Company E, 125th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
France, October 8, 1918. He led his platoon after 
his Lieutenant had been killed and when the ad- 
vance was held up by intense machine-gun fire, 
fearlessly exposed himself in going in advance of his 
men to rescue a wounded soldier, being killed while 
administering first-aid treatment to him. Next of 
kin, Charles L. Hawks, father, 1993 East Jeflferson 
Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 

HAWS, EDWARD H Private 

96th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
France, October 2-9, 1918. Throughout eight days 
of fighting. Private Haws fearlessly and tirelessly 
carried messages between his company and battal- 
ion headquarters, through heavy machine-gun and 
artillery fire. Home address, Edward Haws, 
father. 1240 West Hazzard Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

HAYES, CASEY H Major 

10th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action at Greves Farm, France, July 15, 1918. 
Major Hayes, then on duty as battaUon adjutant, 
assumed command during the absence of the bat- 
talion commander. Communication between bat- 
talion headquarters and the batteries had been cut 
off by an enerny bombardment of the greatest in- 
tensity, but this officer, in entire disregard for his 
own safety, went to each battery position and gave 
orders, the execution of which aided materially in 
stopping the German advance at a critical moment. 
Home address, Mrs. Casey H. Hayes, wife, Lemon 
Grove, Cal. 



HAYES, JOSEPH . . . Second Lieutenant 
323d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near ManheuUes, France, November 11, 
1918. Although severely wounded, Lieutenant 
Hayes continued in command of his platoon in an 
advance under violent artillery fire until ordered to 
the rear by his company commander. Home ad- 
dress, Harley W. Russ, Will Street, Haverhill, Mass. 

HAYES, MICHAEL J. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 306th Infantry. For repeated acta 
of extraordinary heroism in action at Bazoches, 
France, August 14, 1918, and St. Juvin, France, 
October 14, 1918. On August 14 Lieutenant Hayes 
led a patrol of five men in broad daylight and with- 
out any cover rescued his company commander who 
had fallen wounded near a German machine-gun 
nest. Failing to find the wounded officer, he crawl- 
ed to within 20 yards of the post, attacked it with 
great dash and gallantry, inflicting a number of 
casualties in spite of heavy fire from enemy ma- 
chine guns and hand grenades. On October 14 
this officer led his platoon forward into the attack 
with energy and courage, in the face of heavy ar- 
tillery and machine-gun fire. In the face of direct 
fire from enemy machine-guns upon his platoon, 
disregarding his own personal safety, he went for- 
ward to reconnoiter and find cover for his men from 
which to continue the attack. In the performance 
of his courageous enterprise he was killed by ma- 
chine-gun fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Julia Hayes, mo- 
ther, 9214 Empire Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. 

HAYNES, GLENN C Captain 

168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bois de Chatillon, France, October 16, 
1918. Captain Haynes, as battalion commander, 
distinguished himself by his coolness and leadership 
in the attack on Bois de Chatillon and Cote de 
Chatillon. When the commanders of his two front- 
line companies were put out of action after having 
obtained a footing upon the slopes. Captain Haynes 
personally took command of the two companies and 
in utter disregard for his own safety successfully 
led them through heavy artillery, machine-gun, 
and rifle fire to their objective. Home address, 
Mrs. Mamie L. Haynes, wife, Centreville, Iowa. 

HAYNES. WILLIAM Corporal 

Company I, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Givry, France, July 20, 
1918. Upon learning that a soldier lay wounded in 
a shell hole, Corporal Haynes voluntarily left shel- 
ter, went through a heavy machine-gun fire and 
carried the wounded soldier to the dressing station. 
Home address, William J. Haynes, father, 179 
Hitchbond Street, Revere, Mass. 

HAYS, FRANK K. . . . Second Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service, 13th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the region of Cham- 
bley, France. September 13, 1918. Lieutenant 
Hays was one of an offensive patrol of five planes, 
attacked by seven enemy scouts (Fokker type), 
that dived down on them from the clouds, catching 
the American patrol in a disadvantageous position. 
In the course of the combat which followed, both of 
Lieutenant Hays's machine guns jammed. By an 
extraordinary effort he cleared his guns and drove 
off the adversary. He then observed his flight com- 
mander in a dangerous situation with two enemy 
planes behind him. He attacked and destroyed one 
and forced the other to withdraw. Home address, 
C. L. Hays, father, 2000 West 101st Place, Chicago, 
111. 

HAYS, GEORGE P. . . . First Lieutenant 
10th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Greves farm, France, July 14-15, 
1918. When the artillery bombardment of July 
15 had destroyed telephonic communication and 
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Lieutenant Hays undertook the task of maintaining 
liaison, despite the unprecedented fire of the 
enemy's artillery. He also reestablished liaison be- 
tween two batteries of French artillery, when these 
units gave evidence of becoming scattered. 
Throughout the night he kept in constant touch 
with the units in the vicinity, being severely 
wounded, while performing this most valiant work. 
Home address, George S. Hays, father, R. F. D. 4, 
Okarche, Okla. 

HEACOX, HARRY W Private 

Company I, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois d'Harville, France, No- 
vember 10, 1918. After performing several danger- 
ous missions as a company runner, he volunteered 
to go forward with an officer to attack a machine- 
gun nest that was causing heavy casualties. 
Though the officer was killed in the attempt, Pri- 
vate Heacox captured the nest, took command of 
the company on his own initiative, and carried it 
forward to its objective. Home address, Mrs. Ella 
Ammerman, mother, Argus Hotel, Springfield, 111. 

HEAD. CARROLL E Corporal 

Companv C, 111th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Attigny, 
France, October 14, 1918. The enemy having 
located the advance divisional information center, 
the personnel was removed to a new position. Cor- 
poral Head volunteered and removed the switch- 
board, changing the wire connections so that com- 
munication would not be interrupted. For five 
or six minutes he worked under intense shell fire, 
several shells passing through the building as he 
worked. He succeeded, however, in reestablishing 
the line connections outside the building. Im- 
mediately after he left the building it was com- 

letely demoUshed by a shell. Home address, Mrs. 

-ulu Mary Allen, mother, Doublegates, Strawn, 
Texas. 

HEALEY, JEREMIAH .... Sergeant 
Company G, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Charlevaux, France, October 
3-7, 1918. Although wounded on the third day of 
the battle in the Argonne Forest, Sergeant Healey 
continually exposed himself to machine-gun and 
and artillery fire while aiding and cheering his men. 
He also volunteered his services in an attempt to 
break through the enemy lines and bring aid to his 
organization. Home address, Daniel Healey, bro- 
ther, East Pepperell, Mass. 

HEALY, HAROLD A. . Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. Company D, 8th Machine-Gun 
Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Lc Charmel, PVance, July 15, 1918. After 
several runners had been unsuccessful in attempts 
to carry an important message. Lieutenant Healy 
volunteered and succeeded in delivering the mes- 
sage through intense shell fire, returning with the 
reply and aiding three wounded infantrymen 
enroute. Later, with another officer, he went 
through heavy enemy shell and machine-gun fire 
and carried to shelter two wounded Frenchmen. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Lucy A. Healy, sister, Norton, 
Mass. 

EEALY, JAMES A. . . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, 147th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, 
October 30, 1918. Becoming separated from his 
patrol, Lieutenant Healy, flying at an altitude of 
600 meters, discovered an enemy plane (type Hal- 
berstadt) hiding in the sun 200 meters above him, 
which he attacked and sent to the ground in a spiral 
dive. He then engaged two other machines (type 
Fokker) which had been attempting to attack him. 
He succeeded in outmaneuvering them, and finally 
shot down one of the Fokkers. He returned with- 
out a drop of gasoline in his tank. Home address. 



Mrs. Mary A. Healy, mother, 361 Union Street, 
Jersey City, N. J. 

HEARD, ELMER Captain 

360th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Le Grand Carr6 Ferme, France, Nov- 
ember 1, 1918. After all the other officers of his 
cornpany had been wounded. Captain Heard re- 
mained in command, though he had himself been 
severely wounded and was suffering from illness, 
courageously leading hia men throughout two days 
and nights of severe fighting. Home address, Mrs. 
V. M. Heard, mother, Weleetka, Okla. 

HEATH, FLOYD E Corporal 

Company C, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, 
October 4, 1918. Anticipating an enemy counter 
attack. Corporal Heath was ordered to take out a 
patrol of eight men to scour the woods to left of his 
position, drive out the snipers and estalilish liaison 
with the enemy on the left. Fearing that the size 
of the patrol would attract too much attention, he 
left the others in the trench, and going out, accom- 
plished the mission alone, returning under heavy 
machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. C. E. 
Heath, mother, Warren, 111. 

HEATH, LAUREL B Private 

Company C, 2d Antiaircraft Machine Gun Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
Brieulles, France, November 4, 1918. He went 
through intense shell fire, and assisted Second 
Lieutenant Samuel F. Telfair in carrying a wound- 
ed comrade to safety. Home address, Charles 
Heath, father, 7 Grove Street, Windsor, N. Y. 

HECHTL, ALBERT L Sergeant 

Company C, 146th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, 
September 26-October 1, 1918. Throughout the 
five days' ofifensive Sergeant Hechtl commanded 
his platoon with rare coolness and was always in 
the first wave of his company, facing the greatest 
danger. He personally took charge of a thin line 
of outposts on the flank and broke up a German 
counterattack that was forming under the protec- 
tion of a barrage. On the fourth day of the drive 
this soldier was severely gassed, but he concealed 
this fact from his officers until he was exhausted. 
Home address, Mrs. Thersa Killian, mother, 20 
Cameron Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 

HECKMAN, JACOB H. . . First Lieutenant 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois De Belleau, France, 
June 25, 1918. With the assistance of three ser- 
geants Lieutenant Heckman started out to destroy 
the final stand of the enemy in the Bois De 
Belleau, an impregnable position, where enemy 
guns were concealed by rocks and heavy shrubbery. 
Armed with only a pistol. Lieutenant Heckman 
rushed the nest which was offering the most violent 
resistance and captured one officer and 90 men. 
Each of his men destroyed a nest and captured two 
of the enemy at each position. After effecting the 
complete reduction of the last element, he marched 
his prisoners in under a severe and harassing fire of 
the retreating enemy. Home address, Jacob A. 
Heckman, father, Hyatt Avenue, Ward Hill, Mass. 

HEDLUND, FRITZ . Private (First Class) 

Company F, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in Trugny Woods, France, July 
23, 1918. Private Hedlund, a runner, maintained 
liaison between his company commander and an 
isolated combat group. Passing through two Ger- 
man attacking waves under intense fire, he reached 
the combat group. On the return trip several Ger- 
mans attempted to take him prisoner. He shot one 
of them, bayoneted another, and escaped from the 
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group and kept up constant liaison. Home address, 
Mrs. Telca Hedlund, mother, 194 Robbins Street, 
Waltham, Mass. 

HEDRICK, ARLY L Captain 

110th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Baulny, France, Septernber 28, 1918. 
While reconnoitering for mined bridges, he was 
warned that a certain masonry arch was held under 
enemy machine-gun fire. He placed his detail under 
cover, advanced alone under persistent fire, expos- 
ing himself continually while removing detonaters 
from the mines he found, and returned across open 
ground to his command. Next of kin, Mrs. Ger- 
aldine Hedrick, wife, 436 West Thirty-fifth Street, 
Kansas City, Mo. 

HEGEMAN, AUGUST .... Private 

Company M, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
1918; near Jaulgonne, France, July 26, 1918. This 
soldier carried frequent messages through barrage 
fire, and later brought in wounded and carried am- 
munition to the front line. On July 26, near Jaul- 
gonne, this man also carried messages through the 
most violent shell fire. Home address, Frank Hege- 
man. father. Glen Ullin, N. Dak. 

HEIKEN, EILERT . . . First Lieutenant 
356th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the Argonne and St. Mihiel (France) 
drives, September 23 and November 9-11, 1918. 
On the night of September 23, though wounded in 
the shoulder at the beginning of the attack on Dq- 
martin Wood, Lieutenant Heiken continued until 
his mission was successfully accomplished. On the 
night of November 9, with eight men, he was the 
first to cross the Meuse and patrol enemy Unes. 
On the night of November 10, with 20 men, he 
covered the crossing of his battalion until severely 
wounded. Home address, Mrs. Caroline Heiken, 
mother, 1010 Cedar Street, Ottawa, Kans. 

HEIKINEN, JOHN Private 

Company G, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Courmont and St. Martin, 
France, July 31-August 3, 1918. Throughout the 
battle to force passage of the Ourcq River and cap- 
ture the heights beyond. Private Heikinen, a 
stretcher bearer, worked day and night, evacuating 
wounded under heavy artillery and machine-gun 
fire. On August 3 under violent shell fire opposite 
Mont St. Martin he made repeated trips between 
the firing line and the dressing station until wound- 
ed. Home address, Thomas Heikinen, father, At- 
lantic Mine, Mich. 

HEIM, CARL A Sergeant 

Company L, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 28-29, 1918. During the operations against the 
Hindenburg line. Sergeant Heim displayed great 
gallantry and leadership in reorganizing and 
assuming command of his company and leading it 
into effective combat after all the officers had been 
killed or wounded. Home address, Mrs. Charles 
Heim, aunt, 411 West Water Street, Elmira, N. Y. 

HEIMERDINGER, CHARLES . . 

Second Lieutenant 

23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Landres-et-Saint Georges, France, Novem- 
ber 3, 1918. When machine-gun nests were render- 
ing his position untenable Lieutenant Heimerdinger 
led a patrol of 12 men into the enemy's lines, reduc- 
ing the numbers of nests and returning with 20 
prisoners. During his return his patrol was fired 
upon and two of his men wounded. He then took 
two of his men and kept a fire on the enemy until 
both his wounded and prisoners could be brought 
in. Home address, Mrs. A. Kellock, mother, 2703 
South Kemensky Avenue, Chicago, 111. 



HEINTZ, VICTOR Captain 

147th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cierges, France, September 29, 1918. 
Hearing a call for help from a severely wounded 
soldier. Captain Heintz immediately left his place 
of shelter and crawled through heavy artillery and 
machine-gun fire to the side of the man and car- 
ried him to a place of safety. Home address, 18 
East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, O. 

HEINZ, NICK Private 

Company M, 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vilcey, France, September 
12, 1918. Assisted by another soldier he outflanked 
a German machine-gun nest, killed the gunner and 
captured the gun. Although painfully wounded in 
both arms, he stayed with the gun until he was re- 
lieved 12 hours later. Home address, John F. 
Heinz, Holding Ford, Miim. 

HEINZMANN, GROVER P. . First Lieutenant 
114th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Verdun, France, October 12, 1918. Af- 
ter having seen several of his men killed or wounded 
in an attempt to deliver a message through a 
heavily shelled area, Lieutenant Heinzmann vol- 
unteered and carried the dispatch to its objective, 
then offering to return through the same barrage, 
on any mission required by his battalion command- 
er. Home address, Mrs. Bertha Heinzmann, wife, 
130 Burgess Place, Passaic, N. J. 

HELIKSON, FRANK Private 

Headquarters Company, 10th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action at St. Eugene, 
France, July 15, 1918. Being on duty as a messen- 
ger between battalion headquarters and the battery 
positions when the roads were under heavy bom- 
bardment of gas and high explosive shells, Private 
HeUkson continued to make trips until his foot was 
shattered. Even after receiving this wound, he 
completed the mission upon which he was then en- 
gaged before seeking medical treatment. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Josephine Helikson, mother, Franklin 
Mine, Houghton County, Mich. 

HELLIWELL, H. H. . . . First Lieutenant 
9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Medeah Ferme, France, October 8, 1918. 
While acting as battalion adjutant, when the latter 
was wounded. Lieutenant Helliwell made continual 
reconnaissances under heavy shell and machine gun 
fire. He maintained liaison at all times, and car- 
ried important messages to the flanks and rear 
through the enemy barrage. He assisted in organ- 
izing the battalion when attacked upon the flank in 
successful resistance to a determined counterattack 
by superior forces. Home address, Mrs. Julia 
HelUwell, mother, Milwaukee, Wis. 

HELLMANN, CHARLES F. Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company G, 326th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
France, October 11, 1918. Engaged as company 
runner. Private Hellmann was given a message for 
delivery to the forward platoon. Through wither- 
ing machine-gun and deadly artillery fire, he made 
his way, but fell wounded after going about 25 
yards. He dragged himself forward and delivered 
his message, after which he started back. On the 
return journey he was hit the second time and kill- 
ed. Next of kin, Mrs. Julia R. Hellmann, mother, 
36 Marion Street, Medford, Mass. 

HELM, LYNN, JR First Lieutenant 

Telephone Officer, 3d Battalion, 11th Field ar- 
tillery. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Laneuville, France, November 7, 1918. Acting as 
battalion telephone officer. Lieutenant Helm re- 
peatedly went out himself under heavy fire rather 
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his detail, personally directing the repair and main- 
tenance of a Une which was severed 15 times in two 
hours within a length of only one kilometer. Home 
address, Lynn Helm, father, Los Angeles, Calif. 

HELMICK, DAN S Captain 

Company B, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Money, France, Oc- 
tober 9, 1918. Captain Helmick personally or- 
ganized his company for the attack and directed 
the consolidation of the captured objective. He 
established his post of command in the front Une, 
and repeatedly passed up and down the line direct- 
ing his men under heavy shell fire until severely 
wounded. Home address, A. E. Helmick, father, 
1014 Thirteenth Avenue, Southeast, MinneapoUs, 
Minn. 

HELMORE, JOSEPH F Private 

Company M, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
France, July 31, 1918. Through heavy machine- 
gun fire and artillery barrage fire, he, with another 
man, dragged a wounded comrade from within 
one hundred feet of the enemy lines to his own Unes, 
a distance of 150 yards. Home address, Edmund 
K. Coopermall, friend, Oakley, Mich. 

HENDERSHOT, FORD .... Corporal 
Company K, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 
1918. After all his men had been wounded by the 
intense artillery shelling of the enemy, during the 
offensive of July 15, Corporal Hendershot went to 
their aid, applying first aid and guiding litter bear- 
ers to the dressing station. He went out again and 
brought a wounded comrade in on his back under 
constant heavy fire. Home address, Elizabeth 
Hendershot, mother, R. F. D. 5, Bad Axe, Mich. 

HENDERSON, CHARLES R. . . Corporal 
Company L, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Dickebusch, France, August 
22, 1918. When his post was attacked by a greatly 
superior number of the enemy, he heroically de- 
fended it in spite of the loss of six of his squad and 
succeeded in driving off the enemy. Home address, 
Mrs. Charles R. Henderson, wife, 10 Ridgeview 
Avenue, White Plains, N. Y. 

HENDERSON, GEORGE H. . . . Sergeant 
Medical Department, Ambulance Company No. 
140, 110th Sanitary Train. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Charpentry, France, Sep)- 
tember 30, 1918. Sergeant Henderson, while lead- 
ing Utter bearers, came under intense shell fire. 
Seeing a wounded man lying in an exposed posi- 
tion, Sergeant Henderson, accompanied by an- 
other soldier, left shelter to go to the wounded man's 
assistance. While they were proceeding under 
terrific fire, his companion was killed and he him- 
self severely wounded by a bursting shell. Despite 
his wound. Sergeant Henderson continued on his 
mission, administered first aid to the wounded man 
and carried him back to the shelter of a shell hole. 
Home address, Mrs. Dora Henderson, mother, 464 
JeUff Avenue, Newark, N. J. 

HENDERSON, HENRY . Second Lieutenant 
354th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Remonville, France, November 1, 
1918. When his company was fired upon by a 
battery of German 77s not more than 300 yards 
distant, Lieutenant Henderson led his platoon at a 
run through two machine-gun nests which were de- 
fending that Hank of the battery and succeeded in 
capturing the entire battery with the aid of the 
bayonet. Home address, E. F. Henderson, father, 
402 East Washington Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa. 



HENDERSON, PHIL A. . First Lieutenant 

Infantry Observer, 106th Aero Squadron. For 
extraordinary heroism in the Toul sector, France, 
August 28, 1918. While on an unprotected recon- 
naissance mission with Lieutenant Edward Orr, 
pilot, he encountered a patrol of eight enemy pur- 
suit planes near the American balloon Unes. When 
Lieutenant Orr attacked the planes, which had 
dived at the American balloon. Lieutenant Hen- 
derson engaged the other eight enemy machines, 
which were attacking from the rear. In the violent 
battle which followed all nine of the enemy were 
driven off. Home address, A. G. Henderson, father, 
Kalama, Wash. 

HENDLER, ULLMAN C Captain 

Company K, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Courmont, France, July 30, 
1918. Severely wounded in the shoulder early in 
the attack on the Bois de Grimpettes, Captain 
Hendler, (then First Lieutenant) though he was 
suffering intense pain, refused to be evacuated but 
continued to lead his company forward until the 
entire woods had been captured and the new posi- 
tion consolidated. Home address, Lieutenant 
Colonel Charles J. Hendler, father, 1428 Walnut 
Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

HENDRICHS, PATRICK .... Private 
Company C, 308th Infantry. After being woun- 
ded, Private Hendrichs continued to work his auto- 
matic rifle until it was destroyed. He then se- 
cured a rifle and continued to fight and later assisted 
other wounded before having his own wound 
dressed. Home address, Harry Hendrichs, father, 
New York City. 

HENDRICKS, TEREE N. . First Lieutenant 
Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Mont Blanc, France, 
October 4, 1918. During the course of a terrific 
bombardment by the enemy, which forced the 
firing battery to take shelter, and when two of the 
gun crew were seriously wounded. Lieutenant Hen- 
dricks voluntarily left cover and, without regard 
for his own safety, carried the wounded men 
through heavy fire to a place of safety. Home ad- 
dress, R. A. Hendricks, father, Nashville, Ga. 

HENNELY, JAMES A. . Second Lieutenant 
10th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near St. Eugene, France, July 14-15, 1918. 
On duty with the infantry as liaison officer, Lieut- 
enant Hennely was captured by a part of the enemy 
while taking a message back to the artillery. 
Shortly afterwards he succeeded in making his es- 
cape; and although he had been twice wounded, he 
made his way through a heavy barrage and deliver- 
ed his message. Home address, Mrs. William T. 
Hennely, mother, 813 North MarshaU Avenue, 
Norfolk, Va. 

HENNESSEY, JAMES .... Sergeant 
Deceased. Company B, 312th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Grand-Pr6, 
France, October 21, 1918. With all disregard for 
his own danger. Sergeant Hennessey crawled about 
30 yards through a sweeping machine-gun fire, to 
the rescue of a wounded comrade. He was killed by 
a machine-gun bullet while admini-stering aid to the 
wounded soldier. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Hen- 
nessey, mother, 327 Lafayette Street, Newark, N.J. 

HENNESSEY, PATRICK . . . Sergeant 
Company B, 34th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, Nov- 
ember 1-2, 1918. While in command of a platoon, 
Sergeant Hennessey was wounded, but he refused 
to be evacuated and remained with his men for 
30 hours, under a heavy bombardment with gas 
and high-explosive shells, looking after them and 



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admiriiatering first aid to the wounded. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Ellen Trainer, sister, 1026 Pellas Street, 
West Philadelphia, Pa. 

HENRICHS, PATRICK .... Private 
Company C, 308th Infantry. After being 
wounded, Private Henrichs continued to work his 
automatic rifle until it was destroyed. He then se- 
cured a rifle and continued to fight and later assist- 
ed other wounded before having his own wounds 
dressed. Home address, Harry Henrichs, father, 
New York City. 

HENRICK, PIERRE H Captain 

French Army, attached to American Expedition- 
ary Force. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
Courmelles Forme and at Brezy-le-Sec, south of 
Soissons, France, July 20-21, 1918. He gallantly 
crossed a zone under heavy fire to verify liaison with 
adjoining French troops, and during the attack on 
Brezy-le-Sec showed extraordinary heroism by hia 
fearless exposure under heavy machine and ar- 
tillery fire. Home address not given. 

HENRIKSEN, HANS Private 

Company A, 5th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Letanne, 
France, November 6, 1918. Private Henriksen 
went out from a place of safety through a heavy 
shell fire and helped to carry a wounded comrade to 
safety. Without orders, he made a second trip for 
a distance of 500 yards through machine-gun and 
artillery fire to bring in the tripod of his gun squad. 
Home address, Hans Henriksen, father, Bolleng, 
Ir Koldeng, Denmark. 

HENRY, NORMAN Sergeant 

Machine Gun Company, 370th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ferme de la 
Riviere, France, September 30, 1918. While lead- 
ing his squad under heavy fire. Sergeant Henry dis- 
played great bravery and coolness by repairing a 
damaged gun under direct enemy observation. He 
proved of valuable assistance to the one remaining 
officer of his company in assembling the scattered 
units of his company after they had reached their 
objective. Home address, Mrs. Betty Henry, 
mother, 5127 Dearborn Street, Chicago, 111. 

HENRY, RAYMOND Corporal 

Company E, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, south of Fismes, 
France, July 31, 1918. In the advance up the hill 
of Les Jumbles Woods, in the face of a heavy ma- 
chine-gun and artillery barrage, he was wounded in 
the shoulder, but he nevertheless continued to ad- 
vance. Being unable to use his rifle, he threw it 
down, drew his pistol, and led his platoon forward 
until he received six more bullet wounds. Home 
address, Mrs. Jessie Raymond, mother, 408 East 
Fifth Street, Flint, Mich. 

HENSLEY, HENRY G Sergeant 

Company H, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Preny, France, November 1, 
1918. When the position of his platoon became un- 
tenable on account of machine-gun fire from a nest 
in their front. Sergeant Hensley attacked the nest 
alone and succeeded in driving off' the enemy with 
hand grenades. Home address, W. H. Hensley, 
father. Vixen, N. C. 

HENSLEY, THOMAS L. . Private (First class) 
Deceased. Company H, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Roncheres, 
France, July 29, 1918. Going from one wounded 
comrade to another, exposed to heavy machine-gun 
and deadly sniper fire. Private Hensley administered 
aid to all that he could reach before being killed in 
the performance of this heroic mission. Next of 
kin, M. F. Hensley, father, Chaton, Texas. 



HEPBURN, WILLIAM . . First Lieutenant 
102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Verdun, France, October 24, 1918. 
With only a handful of men. Lieutenant Hepburn 
charged a machine-gun nest, killing or wounding 
the whole crew. He silenced the fire of five different 
guns, and, in taking the last, he was severely wound- 
ed about the head. He continued, however, until 
his mission was accomplished and the gun silenced. 
Home address, Edith O. Hepburn, Windsor, Conn. 

HERIOT, JAMES D Corporal 

Deceased. Company I, 118th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, 
France, October 12, 1918. When the advance of 
his company was held up by extremely heavy fire 
from two machine guns on their left flank. Corporal 
Heriot, on his own initiative, advanced alone by 
short rushes, being under fire from the enemy ar- 
tillery, and captured the gun and made prisoners 
of the crew. The second gun crew attempted to 
retreat; he killed one of the crew and wounded an- 
other. While advancing through the village of 
Vaux-Andigny the same afternoon Corporal Heriot 
was killed while attempting to take a machine-gun 
nest. Next of kin, Carrie C. Heriot, mother, R. F. 
D. 1, Providence, S. C. 

HERITIER, ARTHUR . Private (First Class) 
Company I, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action on Hill No. 212, near Cierges, 
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 
1918. After one man had been killed and two 
others wounded in attempting to render first aid to 
a lieutenant who lay mortally wounded in an area 
that was subjected to fire from enemy machine 
guns and snipers, he successfully reached the 
lieutenant and gave him first aid, risking his own 
life in doing so. Home address, Mrs. Mary L. Heri- 
tier, mother, Lenwood, Mich. 

HERMAN, ALBERT W Sergeant 

Company D, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Epieds, France, July 21, 
1918. By the effective use of his bayonet. Sergeant 
Herman killed many of the enemy; and, although 
painfully wounded, he continued to fight, until or- 
dered to the rear by his commanding officer. Home 
address, William Doran, friend, 443 Spring Street, 
Colhnsville, 111. 

HERMLE, LEO D. . . First Lieutenant 

6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Meuse River, France, 
November 1, 1918. When the company on his left 
was checked by heavy machine-gun fire. Lieutenant 
Hermle led a platoon forward and surrounded a 
large number of the enemy, capturing 155 prisoners 
and 17 machine guns. Pushing on, he took the 
town of Mim St. Georges and many machine-gun 
positions. Although he was painfully wounded he 
refused to be evacuated, and remained with his men 
for two days until he was ordered to the rear. Home 
address, Mrs. V. P. Hermle, wife, 1226 Fifty-first 
Avenue, Oakland, Cal. 

HERR, CHARLES R. . . First Lieutenant 

319th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the Bois des Ogons, France, October 4-6, 
1918. Suffering from the effects of mustard gas. 
Lieutenant Herr refused to leave his platoon and 
later, when his company commander was killed, 
took command of the company. Under the inspira- 
tion of his personal bravery his command overcame 
the most determined resistance and succeeded in 
getting a foothold in the Bois des Ogons while it was 
under flanking fire from machine guns and artillery. 
Lieutenant Herr personally visited his outposts 
under a heavy artillery and machine-gun barrage, 
inspiring confidence which enabled his men to main- 
tain their position at a critical time. Home ad- 
dress, Judge H. B. Herr, Flemington, N. J. 



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HERREN, WILLIAM . . . First Sergeant 
Machine Gun Company, 58th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ville-Savoye, 
France, August 7, 1918. Sergeant Herren carried 
guns and ammunition to the front line platoons 
through an intense barrage after several carrying 
details had failed to get through. He then volun- 
teered to stay with the right flank platoon, which 
was under heavy fire in an exposed position. Dur- 
ing the afternoon, he and one other man pushed 
forward with a captured machine gun, and assisted 
materially in breaking up several hostile counter- 
attacks during the day. Home address, Mrs. H. L. 
Herren, mother, 22 Herren Avenue, West Ashe- 
viUe. N. C. 



HERRICK, LESTER Private 

Company C, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. During the operations against the 
Hindenburg line he exhibited great courage and 
bravery by advancing alone against two enemy 
machine-gun positions, putting both of them out of 
action. In accomplishing this he was seriously 
wounded. Home address, James W. Reals, step- 
father, Nedrow, N. Y. 

HERRMANN, BERTRAND 

Private (First Class) 

Deceased. Company D, 312th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, 
France, October 23, 1918. Private Herrmann with 
his twin brother. Private (first class) Victor Herr- 
mann, voluntarily crossed an open field heavily swept 
by machine-gun fire, and assisted First Sergeant 
James P. Collins carry to shelter their company 
commander, who had been mortally wounded. As 
they were returning to our lines this soldier was 
slightly wounded, and later in the day, while being 
evacuated to the rear, he was killed by a shell. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Anna Herrmann, mother, 188 
North Fourth Street, Newark, N. J. 

HERRMANN, VICTOR . Private (First Class) 
Company D, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
23, 1918. Private Herrmann, with his twin brother. 
Private (first class) Bertrand Herrmann, voluntar- 
ily crossed an open field heavily swept by machine- 
gun fire, and assisted First Sergeant James P. Coll- 
ins to carry to shelter their company commander, 
who had been mortally wounded. Home address, 
Mrs. Anna Herrmann, mother, 188 North Fourth 
Street, Newark, N. J. 

HERSCHKOWITZ, JACK . . . Private 

Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Binarville, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. In order to obtain ammunition and 
rations. Private Herschkowitz, with another sol- 
dier, accompanied an officer in an effort to reestab- 
lish communication between battalion and regimen- 
tal headquarters. They were attacked by a small 
party of Germans, but drove them off, killing one. 
When night came they crawled unknowingly into 
the center of a German camp, where they lay for 
three hours undetected. Finally discovered, they 
made a dash to escape. In order to protect the 
officer. Private Herschkowitz deliberately drew the 
enemy fire to himself, allowing the officer to escape. 
Private Herschkowitz succeeded in getting through 
and delivering his mess.age the next morning. Home 
address, Samuel Herschkowitz, father, 249 East 
Houston Street, New York City. 

HERTER, EDWARD Private 

Company M, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Harville, France, 
November 10, 1918. On his own initiative he left 
shelter and crossed open ground, swept by ma- 



chine-gun fire, to rescue a wounded comrade. 
Though himself severely wounded on the mission, 
he succeeded in carrying the soldier back to his own 
lines. Home address, Julius Herter, brother, 2330 
Osgood Street, Chicago, 111. 



HESS, HERMAN L. . . . 
Deceased. 148th Infantry, 
heroism in action near Cierges, 
29, 1918. Accompanied by a 
Hess made two trips through 
fire, and rescued two wounded 
left lying in an exposed place 
took up a new position. Next 
22 Park Street, Pomeroy, Ohio 



. First Lieutenant 
For extraordinary 
France, September 
soldier. Lieutenant 
heavy machine-gun 
men who had been 
when the battalion 
of kin, Frank Hess, 



HESTER, HARVEY S. . . First Lieutenant 
120th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Vaux Andigny, France, October 10, 
1918. Although severely wounded in the back by 
shrapnel, Lieutenant Hester led his platoon for- 
ward, covering a flank of his battalion which was 
exposed to heavy enemy fire. Home address, Mrs. 
E. G. Hester, Kenilworth Park, Asheville, N. C. 

HEUSISEN, FRANK A Sergeant 

Company A, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montrebeau Woods, France, 
September 29, 1918. When his company was 
checked and forced to withdraw into the woods. 
Sergeant Heusisen voluntarily went into an open 
field under heavy machine-gun fire and carried 
wounded soldiers a hundred yards to shelter, pre- 
venting their capture by the enemy. Home ad- 
dress, John Heusisen, father, R. F. D. 5, Great 
Bend, Kansas. 

HEWIT, BENJAMIN H Captain 

Deceased. Comany F. 316th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
France, September 28-29, 1918. Captain Hewit led 
his men into battle with such fearlessness and valor 
that he was at all times able to reorganize and con- 
tinue forward under most difficult circumstances. 
Although wounded, he remained in command, al- 
ways being under terrific shell and machine-gun 
fire, but not until he had received a second wound 
did he relinquish his command. While being taken 
from the field he received a third wound. Home 
address, Oliver Hartley Hewit, father, Hollidays- 
burg. Pa. 

HEWITT, CHARLES W. Jr. . . . Corporal 
Deceased. 45th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, 
France, June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof 
of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as 
an example to hitherto untried troops. Next of 
kin, Charles W. Hewitt, father 5127 North Twelfth 
Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

HEYDENBERK, DICK .... Private 
Company D, 3d Machine Gun BattaUon. When 
he was wounded near Ploisy, France, July 19, 1918, 
he declined medical attention until he led his pla- 
toon through steady bombardment to its final ob- 
jective and had seen to the proper placing of his 
guns. Although weak from loss of blood, he stayed 
at his post and effectively directed the fire of his 
command until wounded four times. Home ad- 
dress, Willis Heydenberk, father, Wayland, Mich. 

HICKEY, THOMAS J Private 

Battery C, 101st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Samogneux, France, Oc- 
tober 24, 1918. After his piece had received two 
direct hits and he was the only man left uninjured 
in his squad. Private Hickey refused to seek shel- 
ter and assisted in the evacuation of the wounded. 
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aid station with a litter. Home address, Mrs. Pat- 
rick Dyrne, sister, 129 Wayland Avenue, Cranston, 
R.I. 

HICKOK, CHARLES H. Jr. . . . Sergeant 
Headquarters Company, 122d Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, November 1, 1918. Commanding an ar- 
tillery liaison detail, Sergeant Hickok succeeded, 
after many attempts, in laying a telephone line 
through a heavy enemy barrage and opening up 
communication between infantry and artillery. 
Just as he reached a point where his Une was con- 
nected with the Infantry Sergeant Hickok was 
severely wounded, losing his right leg. Home ad- 
dress, Charles H. Hickok, father, Poughkeepsie, 
N. Y. 

HICKS, CHARLES L Sergeant 

Company A, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Chatillon, France, 
November 5, 1918. Accompanied by another 
soldier, Sergeant Hicks advanced against an enemy 
machine-gun unit which was holding up the ad- 
vance of his platoon and the company on his left. 
He completed the capturing of the position, killing 
three of the enemy and routing the remaining part 
of the unit, thereby enabling his platoon to advance 
to their objective. Home address, John Hicks, 
father, R. F. D. 3, Dawson Springs, Ky. 

HIGGINS, WESTRA Sergeant 

Company C, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action north of Verdun, France, October 
23, 1918. Sergeant Higgins alone attacked two 
machine-gun nests which were holding up the ad- 
vance of his platoon, kilUng four of the enemy and 
capturing two. Home address, Mrs. Mabel Hig- 
gins, mother, 687 Washington Street, Dorchester, 
Mass. 

HIGGINS, MARTIN J Private 

Company H, 165th Infantry. Near Villers-sur- 
Fere, on July 30, 1918, he twice left shelter and went 
out into exposed places in front of the firing line, 
under heavy enemy machine-gun fire, and carried 
in wounded comrades. Home address, James Hig- 
gins, 25 West 114th Street, New York City. 

HIGGINS, PATRICK P Sergeant 

Company B, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 20, 
1918. While making a reconnaissance within the 
enemy lines, this soldier assisted in capturing an 
enemy machine-gun nest which was harassing the 
party. Under heavy machine-gun fire, he gave 
first-aid treatment to a wounded soldier, and when 
the officer in charge of the detachment was wound- 
ed, he bound up the latter's injuries and carried him 
two kilometers through heavy machine-gun and 
shell fire to an aid station. Home address, Mrs. 
Kate A. Connell, sister, 2837 Josephine Street, Den- 
ver, Colo. 

HIGGINS, WILLIAM H Sergeant 

Company I, 309th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Loges, France, Oc- 
tober 16, 1918. Although painfully wounded early 
in an attack, he refused to be evacuated and con- 
tinued to lead his platoon in the advance, display- 
ing marked personal bravery. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary Higgins, mother, 41 William Street, Lock- 
port, N. Y. 

HIGGINSON, WILLIAM P. . First Sergeant 
Deceased. 20th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, 
France, June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof 
of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as 
an example to hitherto untried troops. Next of 



kin, Mrs. Bridget Higginson, mother, 986 Harvard 
Street, Rochester, N. Y. 

HIGGS, HERMAN C Private 

Medical Detachment, 1st Gas Regiment. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
France, September 26, 1918. Private Higgs worked 
continuously and heroically under withering fire 
from machine-guns, upon several occasions volun- 
tarily going out ahead of the first wave to adminis- 
ter first aid to wounded soldiers. His untiring eff- 
orts and personal bravery saved the lives of many 
wounded soldiers and were a source of inspiration 
to the combat troops. Home address, Mrs. Fanny 
Higgs, mother, 1115 North Eighth Street, La Fay- 
ette, Ind. 

HIGGS, J. A First Lieutenant 

Air Service. For repeated acts of extraordinary 
heroism in action near Pont-a-Mousson, France, 
July 31 and August 21, 1918, near Gesnes, France, 
October 29, 1918. On July 31, near Pont-a-Mousson, 
Lieutenant Higgs was carrying on a general sur- 
veillance of his sector from his balloon with a 
French soldier, when an enemy plane dived from a 
cloud and opened fire on the balloon. In imminent 
danger he remained in basket until he had helped 
his French comrade, after whom he himself jumped. 
On August 21, in the same sector. Lieutenant Higgs 
was performing an important mission regulating 
artillery fire. Enemy planes attacked, and with 
great gallantry Lieutenant Higgs remained in the 
basket until his assistant had jumped. On October 
29, near Gesnes, Lieutenant Higgs was conducting 
a reglage from the basket with a student observer. 
Attacked by enemy planes, after his balloon was 
burning. Lieutenant Higgs would not quit his post 
until he had assisted his companion to escape. In 
each of the foregoing instances. Lieutenant Higgs 
at one reascended in a new balloon. Home address, 
Mrs. James A. Higgs, wife, Lathrop, Pickens 
County, Ala. 

HIGHLEY, CHARLES C. . First Lieutenant 
319th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Immecourt, France, November 1, 1918. 
In the face of heavy machine-gun fire Lieutenant 
Highley personally led his platoon, or elements 
thereof, against several enemy machine-gun nests, 
putting out of action and capturing 15 guns with 50 
prisoners. Later in the day he led a squad of men 
in an attack on a battery of enemy field pieces seen 
coming out of a wood south of Sivry, and succeeded 
in capturing the three pieces of artillery, together 
with 55 prisoners and 27 horses. Home address. 
Dr. George N. Highley, Conshohocken, Penn. 

HIGHLEY, ELMER W Sergeant 

Medical Detachment, 7th Engineers. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, 
France, October 13, 1918. Sergeant Highley, al- 
though wounded, remained on duty after his bat- 
talion had passed on and the other troops in the 
vicinity had been forced into dugouts; giving first 
aid and directing the evacuation of his wounded 
comrades on a heavily-shelled road. Home address, 
Mrs. George W. Highley, mother, Edgemont, S. 
Dak. 

HIGLEY, GEORGE R. . . First Lieutenant 
124th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Consenoye, France, Oc- 
tober 8, 1918. Upon their own initiative Lieuten- 
ant Higley, who was on duty as reconnaissance 
officer, and another officer crossed the Meuse River 
to reconnoiter a supply route. They were fired 
upon by two enemy machine-guns, but, disregarding 
the heavy machine-gun and shell fire, they advanc- 
ed on the enemy positions and captured the two 
machine-guns together with 31 Austrian prisoners. 
Home address, Mrs. Nella A. Higley, wife, 301 
Courtland Street, Houston, Texas. 



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HIGSON. WILLIE Corporal 

Company C, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Sep- 
tember 29, 1918. He showed extraordinary hero- 
ism and courage in leading men under heavy shrap- 
nel and enfilading machine-gun fire during the at- 
tack on the Hindenburg line. During a temporary 
halt he acted as runner through this fire, and at- 
tempted to return after being severely wounded. 
Home address, Mrs. W. B. Higson, mother, Rose- 
mary, N. C. 

HILDEBRAND, HARRY .... Sergeant 
Company C, 3d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, 
France, July 18-24, 1918. Sergeant Hildebrand 
went forward beyond the front line, exposed to fire 
of snipers, and repaired and put into action an 
abandoned enemy machine-gun. Later his pla- 
toon commander, being wounded and the platoon 
disorganized by direct artillery fire he took com- 
mand, reorganized the platoon, gathered reinforce- 
ments, and protected a dangerously exposed flank 
of the infantry. He also voluntarily led his ma- 
chine guns with the attacking battalion, rendering 
most efficient service until wounded. Home ad- 
dress, Harry Hildebrand, 5605 Columbus Avenue, 
Dallas, Texas. 

HILDRETH, RICHARD P. . . . Captain 
23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Landres-et-Saint Georges, France, No- 
vember 3, 1918. During offensive operations west 
of the Meuse it was found necessary to withdraw 
his command to a less exposed position. When he 
had successfully accomplished this withdrawal, 
Captain Hildreth saw three of his men lying 
wounded 100 yards in front of his lines. Assisted 
by another officer, he crawled out, under heavy 
gun and shell fire, and safely conducted the wound- 
ed to shelter. Home address, Dr. E. A. Hildreth, 
father. National Road, Wheeling, W. Va. 

HILGER, JOHN Sergeant 

Deceased. Company M, 26th Infantry. In 
spite of two wounds received on July 19, 1918, 
near Soissons, France, he led his platoon against a 
machine-gun nest and flanked and captured it, but 
as this courageous and useful deed was accomplish- 
ed he was struck by a machine-gun bullet and kill- 
ed. Next of kin, George Wagner, friend, Granville, 
Iowa. 

HILL, FRANK Y. . . . First Lieutenant 

117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroi.sm in 
action near Geneve, France, October 8, 1918. 
Lieutenant Hill was wounded by shell fire while 
he was leading his men forward, but he neverthe- 
less continued in the attack until his men were 
stopped by intense machine-gun fire and forced to 
take cover in shell holes. Voluntarily leaving 
shelter, he thereupon started back to obtain rein- 
forcements, and after going only a short distance 
was seriously wounded in three places by machine- 
gun fire. Home address, Lucius D. Hill, father, 
Knoxville, Tenn. 

HILL, FRED W Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Regardless of personal danger, he showed 
conspicuous bravery in carrying ammunition from 
the dump into the fighting line in the face of heavy 
machine-gun and rifle fire in the Bois de Bellcau on 
June 8, 1918. Learning of the need of hand 
grenades, he carried them forward without waiting 
for orders. Home address, Mrs. Minnie Hill, mo- 
ther, 4122 West Congress Street, Chicago, 111. 

HILL, GLEN Private 

Company E, 104th Infantry. For coolness and 
gallantry in action April 12-13, 1918. Having re- 



cently been assigned to the regiment and hearing 
order for counter attack being given in an adjoin- 
ing detachment, he joined the latter and himself 
killed two of the enemy with his bayonet. Home 
address. Miss Gladys Lewis, sister. Cedar Springs, 
Mich. 

HILL, GUY H Private 

Company E, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18-20, 
1918. When the advance was held up by an enemy 
machine-gun, he rushed it single handed, put the 
gun out of commission, and took the crew prisoners. 
Home address, Leonard Robinson, 262 Margaret 
Street, Plattsburg, N, Y. 

HILL, HENRY R Major 

Deceased. 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, 
France, October 16, 1918. With absolute disregard 
for his personal safety. Major Hill led his battalion 
over the top personally reached the objective, and 
cleaned out enemy machine-gun nests. When a 
group of enemy machine gunners were about to 
open fire on his flank, Major Hill noticed them, and, 
armed only with a captured pistol, he immediately 
went forward to engage them. Taken by surprise, 
three of the crew surrendered, but one, remaining 
in the pit, turned the machine gun on him; and as 
Major Hill's pistol failed to work he was instantly 
killed by the machine-gun fire. Next of kin, Mrs. 
CeciUa R. Hill, mother, 516 Maine Street, Quincy, 
lU. 

HILL, LLOYD G First Lieutenant 

363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Tronsol Farm, France, September 29, 
1918. Receiving no response to a call for volun- 
teers, he personally went forward under machine- 
gun fire and rescued a wounded member of his de- 
tachment, bringing him in and transferring him to 
a first-aid station. Home address, Mrs. Ellen Hill, 
mother, Attadena Apartments, Spokane, Wash. 

HILL, MAURY Captain 

Air Service. Pilot, 24th Aero Squadron. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Conflans, 
France, November 2, 1918. While on a photo- 
graphic mission of a particularly dangerous charac- 
ter. Captain Hill and his observer. Lieutenant John 
W. Cousins, were attacked by superior numbers of 
enemy pursuit planes. During the combat which 
ensued, his skill and coolness enabled his observer 
to destroy one of the enemy aircraft. Home ad- 
dress. Walker Hill, father, First National Bank, 
St. Louis, Mo. 

HILL, RAYMOND C. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 146th Field Artillery, observer, 
99th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Lachaussfe, France, 
September 13, 1918. He, with First Lieutenant 
Clarence C. Kahle, pilot, were directed to take 
photographs of the old Hindenburg line. They were 
accompanied by two protecting planes. After they 
had taken some photographs the protecting planes 
were driven off by hostile aircraft, but Lieutenant 
Hill and his pilot continued on their mission alone, 
until in the vicinity of LachaussSe they were at- 
tacked by an enemy formation of nine planes. 
Putting up a gallant fight against these overwhelm- 
ing odds, he was shot through the heart and killed, 
but his pilot, by his pluck, determination, skill, and 
courage, brought the photographs and the plane to 
our lines. Next of kin, Mrs. Raymond C. Hill, 
wife, 1411 Tenth Street, Lewiaton, Idaho. 

HILL, ROBERT Corporal 

Company C, 61st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Cote St. Germaine, France, 
November 6, 1918. When his platoon had been 
stopped by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. 



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Corporal Hill crawled forward, though wounded, 
and led his men to their objective before being 
evacuated. Home address, Charlea S. Smith, 
friend, Buffalo, Minn. 

HILL, SAMUEL . . . Private (First Class) 
Company E, 320th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bethincourt, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918. Assisted by three comrades. Pri- 
vate Hill volunteered and went to the aid of a pla- 
toon which was held up by machine-gun fire. Al- 
though being under constant fire of the enemy, he 
flanked the stronghold and by effective use of his 
automatic rifle killed two officers and three enlisted 
men and captured the gun. Home address, Mrs. 
Annie M. Hill, mother, R. F. D. 2, ApoUo, Pa. 

HILL, WILLIAM H Corporal 

Company A, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Haumont, France, September 
27, 1918. Corporal Hill, while establishing haison 
with a separate unit of his patrol under heavy 
machine-gun fire, personally captured two prison- 
ers, and, after delivering them to a guard, continued 
with his mission. He was severely wounded while 
performing this dangerous mission. Home address, 
George W. Hill, father, 1065 Cable Avenue, Colum- 
bus, Ohio. 

HILLBURN, HERBERT S. . . . Captain 
359th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Villers-Devant-Dun, France, November 
2, 1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire Captain 
Hillburn repeatedly went to the rear of his com- 
pany to rally and reorganize it and then rushed 
forward to lead his men on. Having taken the 
town of Villers-Devant-Dun and the Creit beyond, 
he held it with only 16 men until the next morning, 
against superior numbers of the enemy. Home ad- 
dress, WilUam C. Hillburn, father, Grandview, Tex. 

HILLER, WALTER S Corporal 

Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellefonts- 
Farm, France, November 10, 1918. Under direct 
fire from seven enemy machine-guns Corporal 
Hiller led a detachment across the River Meuse 
and destroyed a machine-gun nest which occupied a 
dominating position 1,000 yards in advance of his 
company. Next of kin. Garde C. Hiller, mother, 
827 Jefferson Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. 

HILLIARD, GROVER C Sergeant 

Company K, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Beaurevoir, France, Octo- 
ber 6, 1918. Sergeant HilUard volunteered and 
crossed an open space swept by fire from enemy 
machine-guns and snipers to rescue wounded com- 
rades. Home address, R. A. Hilliard, father, R. F. 
D. 4, Dover, Tenn. 

HILLIG, HARRY Private 

Deceased. Company G, 119th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. Although he had 
been seriously wounded in the neck by a machine- 
gun bullet. Private Hillig refused to go to the rear, 
and continued in the advance until he was killed 
several hours later. Next of kin, Mrs. Catherine 
Wagner, CarroUton, 111. 

HILTON. RICHMOND S. . . . Sergeant 
Company M, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Brancourt, France, October 
11, 1918. Discovering a German machine-gun 
which from a shell hole in a cemetery was deUvering 
enfilading fire on his company. Sergeant Hilton 
crawled forward in the face of heavy machine-gun 
fire and rifle fire to within 30 yards of the machine- 
gun and with his rifle killed the German gunner. 



He then killed five and captured ten others, who 
were in the shell hole. Home address, J. D. Hilton, 
father, Westville. S. C. 

HINE, OTTO L. H Captain 

Dental Corps, 139th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action at Chaudron Farm, France, 
September 29-30, 1918. Upon his own initiative. 
Captain Hine (then first lieutenant) went to a 
dressing station in advance of the line, after the in- 
fantry had withdrawn, and worked under heavy 
bombardment of gas and high explosive shells, 
dressing the patients and directing their evacua- 
tion. That night he returned to our lines through 
heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to arrange for 
ambulances and litters. Later he made another 
trip to the rear for the purpose of securing an ar- 
tillery barrage to protect his dressing station. 
Through his exceptional courage and energy, all 
the wounded men were safely evacuated. Next 
of km, T. S. Hine, father, 217 Court Street, Mus- 
kogee, Okla. 

HINES, PAUL H First Lieutenant 

102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near MarcheviUe and Ria\'ille, France, Sep- 
tember 25-26, 1918. Lieutenant Hines showed 
great bravery and devotion to duty throughout 
this action. At one time he went through a violent 
artillery bombardment and machine-gun fire to re- 
establish broken liaison with battalion on left. 
Later he voluntarily led a party of first-aid men 
across an open field swept by machine-gun fire and 
rescued a wounded officer after several previous 
attempts had failed. Home address, Mrs. Peter F. 
Hines, mother, 214 Eighth Street, South Boston, 
Mass. 

HINSON, GUY R. . . Sergeant (First Class) 
Company F, 105th Engineers. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action August 27, 1918. He was in 
charge of a platoon, deUvering a highly concentrat- 
ed gas-cloud attack against the enemy, when the 
cloud unexpectedly flared back. After leading his 
men to a place of safety, this soldier went back into 
the cloud four times at imminent peril to his own 
Ufe, collecting and rescuing others who had been 
overcome. Conducting his platoon through heavy 
machine-gun fire, he put them in charge of another 
sergeant with instructions to resume their mission, 
while he again returned to search for gassed men, 
and found all but two. His excellent leadership 
and unusual courage prevented many casualties 
and at the same time effected the completion of an 
important mission. Home address, Mrs. Delia 
Hinson, mother, 610 East Seventh Street, Char- 
lotte, N. C. 

HINTZ, EDWARD E Corporal 

Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bouresches, France, July 
20, 1918. Although seriously wounded, Corporal 
Hintz remained on duty, and, with nine remaining 
men of his platoon, assisted in filHng a gap between 
his company and the company on the right, a dis- 
tance of about 200 yards, until support arrived. 
Home address, Leidwig Hintz, father, 294 Barrett 
Street, New Britain, Conn. 

HIRST, SAMUEL C Private 

Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont 
Ridge, France, October 5, 1918. Together with 
another soldier. Private Hirst successfully com- 
pleted the capture of a machine gun, destroying it, 
and killing two of the crew. Fighting his way back 
to his own Unes, he furnished valuable information 
concerning enemy machine-gun emplacements. 
Home address, Katherine Hirst, mother, Purcell- 
ville, Va. 



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HITCHCOCK, ROGER W. . Second Lieutenant 
Pilot, 88th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 11, 
1918, together with John W. Jordon, second 
lieutenant, 7th Field Artillery, observer; Louis G. 
Bernheimer, first lieutenant, pilot; James S. D. 
Burns, deceased, second heutenant, 101st Field 
Artillery, observer; Philip R. Babcock, first lieut- 
enant, pilot; Joseph A. Palmer, second lieutenant, 
15th Field Artillery, observer; Joel H. McClendon, 
deceased, first lieutenant, pilot; and Charles W. 
Plummer, deceased, second lieutenant, 101st Field 
Artillery, all attached to the same squadron. Un- 
der the protection of three pursuit planes, all 
carrying a pilot and observer. Lieutenants Bern- 
heimer and Jordon, in charge of a photo plane, 
carried out successfully a hazardous photographic 
mission over the enemy's lines to the River Aisne. 
The four American ships were attacked by 12 enemy 
battle planes. Lieutenant Bernheimer, by coolly 
and skillfully maneuvering his ship, and Lieutenant 
Jordan, by accurate operation of his machine-gun, 
in spite of wounds in the shoulder and leg, aided 
materially in the victory which came to the Ameri- 
can ships, and returned safely with 36 valuable 
photographs. The pursuit plane operated by 
Lieutenants Hitchcock and Burns was disabled 
while these two officers were fighting effectively. 
Lieutenant Burns was mortally wounded and his 
body jammed the controls. After a headlong fall 
of 2,500 meters, Lieutenant Hitchcock succeeded 
in regaining control of this plane and piloted it 
back to the airdrome. Lieutenants McClendon 
and Plummer were shot down and killed after a 
vigorous combat with five of the enemy planes. 
Lieutenants Babcock and Palmer, by gallant and 
skillful fighting, aided in driving off the German 
planes and were materially responsible for the 
successful execution of the photographic mission. 
Home address, Mrs. Roger W. Hitchcock, wife, 
1611 Maryland Avenue, Northeast, Washington, 
D. C. 

HITCHENS, ERNEST W. . . . Sergeant 
Company K, 313th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crepion, France, November 
7-8, 1918. While his battalion was conducting a 
relief. Sergeant Hitchens and four members of his 
platoon were wounded by shell fire. After he had 
taken the four wounded comrades to a first-aid sta- 
tion, he immediately returned without treatment 
to himself, despite his severe suffering from three 
body wounds, and remained with his platoon un- 
til the completion of the relief. Home address, 
Mrs. Hazel P. Hitchens, wife. Lock Box 34, Thur- 
mont, Md. 

HIX, JAMES C Private 

Deceased. Company F, 127th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Roncheres, 
France, July 30, 1918. With another soldier, he 
volunteered to go out in advance of our lines to 
rescue wounded soldiers who had been left there 
when the company withdrew. Under heavy fire, 
they made two trips, bringing back wounded men. 
Private Hix was wounded by machine-gun fire, 
when he went out for the third time. Next of kin, 
H. W. Hix, brother, 136 Grove Avenue, Detroit, 
Mich. 

HOBBS, AVIS T First Lieutenant 

119th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Voormazeele, Belgium, August 30, 
1918, and near Busigny, France, October 9, 1918. 
Under heavy shell fire and in full view of the enemy 
he volunteered for and conducted a daylight patrol 
of one man and himself to reconnoiter the best 
route for a raid, obtaining very valuable information. 
Later, when in the course of an attack our !ine was 
held up by the enemy, he led a patrol of twelve 
men; and under heavy fire, placed his Lewis gun 
80 as to drive out the enemy, advancing two thous- 



and yards ahead of our front lines to gain inform- 
ation. Home address, Alonze L. Hobbs, father, 
Lebanon, Tenn. 

HOBSCHEID, PAUL Sergeant 

Company C, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, Aug- 
ust 9, 1918. Sergeant Hobscheid, under heavy 
fire, advanced into a hostile sniping post, found and 
entered a long dugout, and brought out 30 prisoners. 
Home address, Nicholas Hobschied, father, 6150 
South Park Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

HOBSON, HENRY W Major 

365th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 
1918. Within ten minutes after the beginning of 
the advance, at 5 a. m., he was twice wounded in 
the shoulder by a machine-gun bullet and by shrap- 
nel in the leg. Being in command of the assault 
battaUon and realizing the importance of its 
operations, he continued to accompany and direct 
his command throughout the day, notwithstanding 
his wounds which caused him great pain and diffi- 
culty of movement. At halts he had to be assisted 
to lie down and get up by his adjutant; neverthe- 
less he remained on duty until the fighting of the 
day was over. Home address, Mrs. Edmonia 
B. Hobson, wife, 4346 McPherson Avenue, St. 
Louis, Mo. 

HODGES. COURTNEY H. . Lieutenant Colonel 
6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Breulles, France, November 2-4, 1918. 
He personally conducted a reconnaissance of the 
Meuse River, to determine the most advantageous 
location for a crossing, and for a bridge site. Hav- 
ing organized a storming party, he attacked the 
enemy not 100 paces distant, and, although fail- 
ing, he managed to effect the crossing of the canal 
after 20 hours of ceaseless struggling. His fearless- 
ness and courage were mainly responsible for the 
advance of his brigade to the heights east of the 
Meuse. Home address, Mrs. Kate Hodges, mother. 
Perry, Ga. 

HOEYNICK, FRANK J. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 314th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bantheville, France, No- 
vember 5-7, 1918. Lieutenant Hoeynick, on a 
reconnaissance of the bridge at Pouilly, and the road 
from Pouilly to Inor. He was accompanied on the 
expedition by a soldier of his platoon, the two be- 
ing the first to cross the river at Inor. At this 
point they gained most valuable information. Re- 
crossing the river, he made his way to Pouilly, 
under machine-gun fire, collecting engineer data 
of the greatest importance. Just as they approach- 
ed their destination Lieutenant Hoeynick was 
killed by machine-gun fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary 
L. Lynk, sister, 421 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, 
lU. 

HOFFMAN, CHARLES F. . Gunnery Sergeant 
49th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S M. C. At 
Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, he 
displayed coolness and extraordinary heroism 
throughout the attack. During the counter at- 
tack of the enemy he, armed with a rifle, charged 
and routed a group of machine gunners. Home 
address not given. 

HOFFMAN, CLYDE O. . . . First Sergant 
Company K, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, 
September 14, 1918. Sergeant Hoffman was ser- 
iously wounded when three enemy machine guns 
opened fire on his platoon at a range of only twenty- 
five yards, but he continued firing on the enemy 
until the enemy guns were sUenced, inspiring the 
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courage. Home address, A. L. Hoffman, father, 
500 South Mitchell Street, El Reno, Okla. 

HOFFMAN, EARL A Private 

Company C, 34l8t Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
Bantheville, France, October 24, 1918. Severely 
wounded while dressing the wounds of 23 of his 
platoon, Private Hoffman continued his work until 
he fainted from pain and was evacuated. Home 
address, J. Hoffman, father, 707 East Chestnut 
Street, Denison, Iowa. 

HOFFMAN, HENRY Private 

Battery C, 151st Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Suippes, France, 
July 15, 1918. After telephonic communication 
had been severed. Private Hoffman volunteered 
and carried a message over territory perilously 
swept by shell fire. He was further hindered by 
being obliged to wear his gas mask, but the mission 
was successfully accomplished. Home address, J. 
8. Hoffman, brother, 714>^ Spruce Street, Virginia, 
Minn. 

HOFFMAN, LEONARD L. . . . Private 
Company D, 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. 
M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. Private 
Hoffman showed exceptional courage in volunteer- 
ing and carrying an important message through a 
heavy machine-gun barrage, after another soldier 
met death in attempting to do so. Home address, 
Mrs. Anna Hoffman, mother, Box 67, Hager City, 
Wis. 

HOFFMAN, MYRON L . . First Sergeant 
Company M, 363d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Paarden Kanter, Belgium, 
October 31, 1918. Sergeant Hoffman was mor- 
tally wounded by shell fire while he was returning 
to report to his company commander the position 
of the dressing station, which he had located in or- 
der that the wounded might be evacuated under 
cover of darkness. While being carried to the rear 
in great pain he directed his litter bearers to go by 
way of the battalion post of command in order 
that he might deliver his reports. Home address. 
Miss Florence A. Hoffman, sister, Paris, France. 

HOGAN. JOHN A Sergeant 

Company C, 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Rappes, France, 
October 28-30, 1918. While Sergeant of a liaison 
platoon, he volunteered to locate a machine-gun 
nest, and under heavy fire, went out alone and des- 
troyed it. He volunteered to go out on a dangerous 
reconnaissance mission and returned with valu- 
able information of the enemy, thus enabling a 
successful machine-gun barrage to be laid down on 
the hostile positions. Home address, Mrs. John A. 
Hogan, wife, Heavener, Okla. 

HOGE, WILLIAM M Major 

7th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near BrieuUes, France, November 4, 1918. 
After personally and voluntarily reconnoitering 
the site of a pontoon bridge over the Meuse, in 
daylight and under direct shell fire. Major Hoge 
commanded the movement of a train of heavy 
wagons, under enemy observation, to this location. 
Major Hoge then supervised the construction of 
the bridge and the successful crossing of the train. 
Home address, Mrs. WilUam M. Hoge, Lexington. 
Mo. 

HOGGLE, JOHN Private 

Company D, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brieulles, France, November 



4, 1918. When three of the boats supporting a pon- 
toon bridge across the Meuse River were destroyed 
by artillery fire. Private Hoggle voluntarily waded 
into the stream to a depth of four feet, under heavy 
artillery and machine-gun fire, and held up the 
deck of the bridge until new boats were launched 
and placed in position. Home address, Mrs. Sarah 
Hoggle, mother, Delmar, Ala. 

HOLCOMB, ROY Sergeant 

Company H, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sommerance, France, Oc- 
tober 14, 1918. Sergeant Holcomb remained with 
his platoon throughout the day, leading and dir- 
ecting them in action, although badly gassed and 
ordered to the hospital. Home address, Mrs. S. N. 
Holcomb, mother, 315 Douglas Avenue, Chillicothe, 
Ohio. 

HOLDEN, JAMES E Private 

Headquarters Company, 312th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Limey, 
France, September 20, 1918. Undaunted by 
heavy shell fire. Private Holden, a runner between 
brigade and regiment headquarters, delivered an 
important message, walking and crawling through 
a wood which was being so heavily bombarded with 
gas and high-explosive shells that it had been evacu- 
ated. He returned to his post, after deUvering his 
message, through the same severe fire. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Sarah A. Holden, mother, 150 Passaic 
Avenue, Newark, N. J. 

HOLDEN, KENNETH H. . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, 12th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Argonne, France, November 
2, 1918. While on an infantry contact mission 
Lieutenant Holden and his observer were attacked 
by four enemy planes and driven back, but realiz- 
ing the importance of their mission, deliberately 
returned and attacked the four planes, sending one 
to the earth and driving the others away. Unmind- 
ful of the damaged condition of their plane and of 
their own danger, they then flew for an hour within 
100 meters of the ground through a continuous 
heavy machine-gun fire until they had accurately 
located our front-hne position. Home address, 
Mrs. E. M. Moran, sister, 1110 Washington Street, 
Michigan City, Ind. 

HOLDEN, LANSING C. . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, 1st Pursuit Group. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Montigny, France, Oc- 
tober 23, 1918. Lieutenant Holden was ordered to 
attack several German balloons, reported to be re- 
gulating effective artillery fire on our troops. After 
driving off an enemy plane, encountered before 
reaching the balloons, he soon came upon five bal- 
loons in ascension one kilometer apart. In attack- 
ing the first, which proved to be a decoy with a 
basket, his guns jammed; after clearing them he 
attacked the second balloon, forcing the observer 
to jump. His guns again jammed before he could 
set fire to this balloon. Moving on the third bal- 
loon at a height of only 50 meters, he set fire to it 
and compelled the observer to jump. He was pre- 
vented from attacking the two remaining balloons 
by the further jamming of his machine guns. Home 
address, L. C. Holden, father, 103 Park Avenue, 
New York City. 

HOLDERMAN, NELSON M. . . Captain 

160th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Binarville, France, October 2-8, 1918. 
Captain Holderman's company, with two battal- 
ions of another regiment, was cut off and surround- 
ed by the enemy in the Forest of Argonne. Al- 
though he was wounded, this officer remained in 
command of his company until after the relief was 
effected. During the entire period his fortitude 
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der his command were encouraged to a successful 
resistance, despite five days' hunger and exposure. 

HOLLAND, HARRY G Private 

Company B, 122d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Boia de 
Chaume, France, October 10, 1918. Advancing 
alone against 20 of the enemy whom he saw laring- 
ing machine-guns into position to enfilade his posi- 
tion. Private Holland killed ten and routed the rest, 
his entire exploit being under heavy shell and ma- 
chine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Retta Holland, 
mother, 819 East Pulaski Street, Lincoln, 111. 

HOLLAND, JAMES W. . Sergeant (First Class) 
Company D, 105th Engineers. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Sep- 
tember 29, 1918. While suffering from severe 
wounds and still subjected to intense artillery fire, 
Sergeant Holland directed the evacuation of his 
platoon commander and fully instructed his junior 
sergeant before he would allow himself to be evacu- 
ated. Home address, Mrs. James Q. Holland, 
mother, Gsistonia, N. C. 

HOLLAND, RICHARD W. . Private (First Class) 
Company F, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near March6ville, France, No- 
vember 10, 1918. When his platoon was in an 
isolated position, exposed to heavy fire, he volun- 
teered to carry a message through intense machine- 
gun and artillery fire. Though his rifle was shot 
from his hands, he dehvered the message. Home 
address, Mrs. Alice Byrnes, Rend, lU. 

HOLLAND, SPESSARD L. . First Lieutenant 
C. A C. Observer, 24th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bois de Banthe- 
ville, October 15, 1918. Flying at an altitude of 
400 meters five kilometers within the enemy lines. 
Lieutenant Holland and his pilot. Lieutenant 
George A. Goldthwaite, continued on their mission 
in spite of being harassed by antiaircraft, securing 
information of great miUtary value. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. B. F. Holland, mother, Barlow. Fla. 

HOLLEY, GEORGE W Private 

Company D, 307th Infantry. On the night of 
June 23, 1918, near Baccarat, France, he attempted 
to catch a hand grenade thrown into the window of 
his dugout by a German and did succeed in divert- 
ing it and thereby saving from death or injury a 
number of his comrades, but in the effort lost most 
of his hand. Home address, Mrs. Tilamon Holly, 
mother, 17 Pratt Avenue, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. 

HOLLIDAY, HARRY A. . . First Lieutenant 
Machine Gun Co. 30th Infantry. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 
1918. Although woundedduringtheenemy's barrage, 
Lieutenant Holliday remained in charge of his gun 
squad, protecting it from the flank with pistol and 
hand grenades He was again wounded by hand 
grenade but persisted in protecting the flank of the 
gun, though the enemy had advanced as close as the 
muzzle. After keeping his gun in action for ten 
hours he organized a platoon of his gunners and 
stragglers and fought a retiring action for over a 
mile. He remained with his men until ordered to 
the hospital on account of his wounds. Home ad- 
dress. Dr. G. A. Holhday, Traverse City, Mich. 

HOLLINGSWORTH, ALEXANDER . Corporal 
Company B, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Remonville, France, No- 
vember 1, 1918. Corporal HoUingsworth led hia 
combat group against a machine-gun position, 
through an intense machine-gun and artillery fire, 
and although severely wounded, took part in the 
capture of the machine guns and crews. He refused 



to be evacuated until he had reported to his com- 
pany commander. Home address, Isaac A. HoU- 
ingsworth, father. Flat Rock, N. C. 

HOLLIS, GEORGE G Corporal 

Company E, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Lucy, France, November 4, 
1918. While acting as scout of a patrol group, Cor- 
poral Hollis encountered an enemy machine-gun 
nest and opened fire on it. He killed the gunner 
and captured the nest, thereby protecting the bal- 
ance of his patrol from casualties. He turned the 
captured guns on the enemy. Home address, Mrs. 
Belle Hollis, mother, Reedley, Cal. 

HOLLOWAY, HORACE L. . . . Sergeant 
_ 308th Battery, Trench Artillery, 158th Brigade, 
Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Brabant-sur-Meuse, France, October 23, 
1918. During an offensive action in Boissois Boia 
Sergeant HoUoway remained at his post under the 
most hazardous circumstances. In the open, under 
fire of machine guns and 77's, he kept his mortar 
going for 57 minutes, firing 230 bombs. Repeatedly 
knocked down by concussion of exploding shells, he 
only ceased firing when exhausted. Home address, 
W. C. Holloway, father, 939 West Franklin Street, 
Baltimore, Md. 

HOLMES, ALBERT P Private 

Company H, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, Au- 
gust 9, 1918. After six runners had been killed or 
wounded in an attempt to estabUsh liaison with 
battalion headquarters, he volunteered for this 
hazardous duty and succeeded in getting through 
under heavy shell fire where others had failed. 
Home address. Miss Rose A. Holmes, sister, 8837 
Saginaw Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

HOLMES, BURTON Private 

Deceased. Company C, 371st Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Hill 188, 
France, September 28, 1918. After he had been 
badly wounded and his automatic rifle had been 
put out of commission. Private Holmes returned to 
his company, under extremely heavy machine-gun 
and shell fire, and taking another automatic rifle, 
went back and reopened fire on the enemy. While 
thus engaged he was killed. Next of kin, Bill 
Holmes, uncle, Clemson College, S. C. 

HOLMES, CHARLES . Private (First Clasa) 
Company B, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 14, 
1918. Private Holmes carried to safety a wounded 
officer, passing over a path blocked by two barbed- 
wire obstacles, and enfiladed by enemy machine- 
gun fire. After successfully accomplishing this 
perilous mission. Private Holmes succeeded in work- 
ing his way back to his company over the same 
route, in the face of heavy fire. Home address, Mrs. 
Minnie Holmes, mother. Potter Valley, Calif. 

HOLMES, CHRISTIAN R. . First Lieutenant 
28th Infantry. As leader of a patrol he displayed 
extraordinary heroism and daring; he cut and 
crawled through 12 strands of wire in front of an 
enemy hstening post, leaped upon the sentinel, 
made him a prisoner, and brought him back 
through No Man's Land. Home address. Major 
C. R. Holmes, father, 3598 Washington Avenue, 
Avondale, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

HOLMES, FELIX- R Captain 

129th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Consenvoye, France, October 11, 1918. 
After being wounded and ordered to the aid station. 
Captain Holmes reported to his regimental head- 
quarters, giving a detailed report of the forward 
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to reach the aid station alone, he was assisted to the 
place, had his wounds dressed, and was tagged for 
evacuation, but instead returned to the front line, 
through intense shell, machine-gun and sniper fire, 
and took command of his company. Home ad- 
dress, Robert J. Holmes, brother, Kilsyth, W. Va. 

HOLMES, FRANK B Private 

Company C, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 1, 
1918. After he had seen two runners wounded in 
attempting to get through. Private Holmes volun- 
tarily undertook the mission. He crossed an open 
field about 500 meters wide, thence through the 
town of Cierges, constantly under direct enemy ob- 
servation and subjected to withering fire, and, 
after delivering his message, he returned over the 
same route. Called upon to guide a company to a 
new position, he led them up in groups to avoid 
losses, making several trips through the murderous 
fire. Home address, Mrs. Ellen C. Holmes, 
Chicago, 111. 

HOLMES, HARVEY H Corporal 

Company H, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15-19, 
1918. Corporal Holmes observed that a number of 
Germans were moving toward a clump of bushes 
near our front during the battle of the Marne. With 
a patrol of six men he rushed the position under 
heavy machine-gun fire and captured 60 prisoners. 
Home address. Dr. WiUiam Copley, friend, Una- 
dilla. N. Y. 

HOLMES, JAMES H Captain 

Deceased. 26th Infantry. After having bravely 
led his company in three attacks in two days near 
Soissons, France, July 18-19, 1918, he was killed in 
a fourth attack, while charging an enemy machine- 
gun. Next of kin, Mrs. James H. Holmes, wife, 18 
Church Street, Charleston, S. C. 

HOLROYD, CROSSLEY .... Private 
Deceased. Company B, 109th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action on July 16, 1918, 
near St. Agnan, France, Private Holroyd voluntar- 
ily left the shelter of the trench and went into ma- 
chine-gun and artillery fire three times to rescue 
wounded comrades 100 yards away. Next of kin, 
Sam Holroyd, father, 27 Lingwood Road, GirUng- 
ton, Bradford, Yorkshire, England. 

HOLT, FRANK M Sergeant 

Battery A, 120th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, south of 
Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. When the men of 
his battery position had been ordered to shelter on 
account of enemy shelling. Sergeant Holt, in com- 
pany with two other men, rescued a French soldier 
from drowning in a stream. This act was perform- 
ed while the valley was filled with mustard gas. 
Home address, C. W. Holt, father, 937 Thirty- 
ninth Street, Milwaukee, Wis. 

HOLT, JEFFERSON L Private 

Medical Corps, 2d Engineers. During the day 
and night of June 2-3, 1918, he exposed himself to 
severe and continuous fire beyond call of duty in 
order to bring aid to wounded engineers and mar- 
ines. Home address, George Holt, father, Kent, 
Texas. 

HOLTZ, ADOLPH . . Private (First Class) 
Company D, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Trugny Woods, near Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France, July 23, 1918. Private Holtz, 
with two other men in an advanced position ahead 
of the battalion, charged a machine-gun, killed 
four of the enemy, and drove off the rest, thereby 
making possible the advance of their comrades. 
Home address, John Nicodemus, friend, 13 Forest 
Avenue, North Plymouth, Mass. 



HOLTZ, FRANK F Sergeant 

Deceased. Company C, 307th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near MouUn de 
Charlavaux, France, October 4, 1918. His pla- 
toon held up and cut off from the remainder of the 
company, he volunteered to establish liaison and 
summon reinforcements after several runners 
had been killed or captured in the attempt. Pass- 
ing through intense artillery and machine-gun fire, 
he carried word to his company commander, but 
was mortally wounded while returning to his pla- 
toon. Next of kin, Mrs. Henry F. Holtz, mother, 
207 Humbolt Parkway, Buffalo, N. Y. 

HOLZGREBE, WILLIAM .... Private 
Company K, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 11- 
13, 1918. Private Holzgrebe, runner of the 3d Bat- 
talion, 125th Infantry, during the taking and hold- 
ing of the line near La Tuilerie Ferme, was engaged 
in carrying important messages, crossing and re- 
crossing death valley. Between Hill 258 and La 
Cote Dame Marie, the foremost part of the line 
held by the 3d Battahon. The valley was swept by 
machine-gun fire, the terrain affording absolutely 
no protection, requiring a perilous dash of 500 yar(& 
over open ground before any cover was reached. 
It was only by display of supreme courage that im- 
portant messages reached the battalion. Home 
address, Mrs. AmeUa Holzgrebe, mother, R. F. D. 
120, Escanaba, Mich. 

HOLZMAN, GEORGE Private 

3d Battahon, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 11, 
1918. Private Holzman, on duty at one of the 
posts of a double relay of runners between battalion 
and regimental headquarters, carried numerous 
messages through heavily shelled area. Three 
other soldiers were killed and five seriously wound- 
ed along his route, but with unfaltering devotion to 
duty Private Holzman continued at his work of re- 
laying messages until he was reheved. Home ad- 
dress, John Holzman, father, 236 Crescent Avenue, 
Valley City. N. Dak. 

HOLZMAN, SIDNEY Private 

Machine Gun Company, 132d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois De 
Foret, France, October 10, 1918. After six runners 
had been killed or wounded in attempts to get 
through heavy shell fire with an important message 
from the regimental commander of the 39th In- 
fantry, to the regimental commander of the 59th In- 
fantry, Private Holzman, with Private James J. 
Snyder, responded to a call for volunteers and suc- 
ceeded in delivering the message. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Nettie Holzman, mother, 1126 East Forty- 
Seventh Street, Chicago, 111. 

HONCHAR, STEVE Private 

Company A, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brandeville, France, Novem- 
ber 7, 1918. When a small group of his platoon 
with which he was advancing, was surprised by 
enemy machine-gun fire. Private Honchar, an. 
automatic rifleman, selected a position and opened 
fire. He silenced a portion of the fire and drew the 
rest in his direction, thereby enabling his comrades 
to take cover. After being wounded three times he 
called a comrade and directed his fire, after which 
he crawled back for first-aid treatment. Home ad- 
dress, Annasti Honchar, sister, Fegumen, Minsk, 
Russia. 

HOOD, ROBERT B Captain 

Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Sej)- 
tember 12, 1918. While acting as executive officer, 
Captain Hood brought the battery into action 
under fire, superintended the placing of the guna 
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the fire of the battery under an intense enfilading 
fire. When the entire gun crew of his first piece 
was wiped out, he hastily formed a supplementary 
gun squad and succeeded in getting the first piece 
into action again within four minutes. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Charles Hood, 806 A East Hutchinson, 
Kansas. 

HOOK, ALFRED J. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 106th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Lieutenant Hook exhibited great 
courage and gallantry in taping off the Une of de- 
parture for his company under a heavy shell and 
machine-gun fire. Later in the attack this daring 
ofiicer was killed at the head of his company. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Hook, mother, 1001 Ocean Avenue, 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

HOOK, FREDERICK R 

Passed Assistant Surgeon 

U. S. N., attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
Etienne, France, October 4-6, 1918. He establish- 
ed an advance dressing station in an exposed posi- 
tion under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. 
He worked fearlessly and unceasingly, giving first 
aid to the wounded and directing their evacuation, 
until ordered to move to the rear. Home address, 
W. V. Hook, father, Rossville, Kans. 

HOOK, WILLIAM B Sergeant 

Company B, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 

9, 1918. While a member of a party engaged in 
constructing a bridge across the Vesle River, in 
advance of the Infantry, Sergeant Hook volun- 
tarily plunged into the stream under heavy enemy 
machine-gun and grenade fire, swam with a line to 
the opposite bank, which was held by the enemy; 
and securely tied the end of the bridge to the op- 
posite bank. Home address, David Hook, father, 
Zanesville, O. 

HOOPER, MONROE C Corporal 

Company I, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 

10, 1918. Knocked down by the explosion of an 
explosive bullet beneath his helmet, he regained 
his feet and led the members of his patrol against 
a hostile patrol which had been encountered. 
Though he and his men were outnumbered nearly 
five to one, he led the advance against the enemy, 
himself killing seven Germans. Home address, 
Mrs. M. C. Hooper, wife, Andrews, N. C. 

HOOVER, CHARLES S Sergeant 

308th Battery, Trench Artillery, 158th Field Ar- 
tillery Brigade. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Brabant-sur-Meuse, France, October 23, 
1918. Sergeant Hoover, during the offensive ac- 
tion in the Bobsois Bois was in charge of two 
trench mortars. Wounded by shrapnel and knocked 
down by the explosion of bombs, he returned to the 
one mortar that was undamaged and continued to 
fire until it was put out of action. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary A. Hoover, Station B, R. F. D. 2, Col- 
umbus, Ohio. 

HOOVER, WILLIAM J. . . First Lieutenant 
Aviation Section, 27th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Verdilly, 
France, July 2, 1918. On the morning of July 2 
his flight patrol encountered the famous Eichthofen 
circus. Lieutenant Hoover was simultaneously at- 
tacked by three of the enemy and cut off from his 
comrades. By skillfully maneuvering he avoided 
the effects of their concentrated fire and fearlessly 
attacked the three. Although his machine was 
seriously damaged, he killed one of the enemy 
pilots and destroyed his plane, drove down another. 



apparently out of control, and chased the third far 
into its own lines. He then continued the patrol 
until shortage of gasoline forced him to return. 
Home address, Mrs. William J. Hoover, Harts- 
ville, S. C. 

HOPE, BEN Private 

Deceased. Company D, 167th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France, July 26, 1918. After he had 
been wounded in the head he continued to ad- 
vance against the enemy until he had been wound- 
ed three more times. He died as a result of these 
wounds. Next of kin, Mrs. Lizzie Hope, mother, 
Huntsville, Ala. 

HOPE, EDWARD B. . , . First Lieutenant 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry, 
France, June 6, 1918, he displayed coolness and 
courage in directing his platoon in attack, during 
which he was badly wounded, but refused assis- 
tance until wounded men near him had been treat- 
ed. Home address, S. R. Hope, father, Walter- 
boro, S. C. 

HOPKINS, GEORGE A Sergeant 

Company G, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, France, October 
14, 1918. Although he had received a wound in the 
head Sergeant Hopkins returned to his platoon, 
which had been stopped by a machine gun one 
hundred yards away, and was suffering many 
casualties. Passing to the flank of the platoon. 
Sergeant Hopkins located the enemy gunner and 
shot him, taking the other two members of the 
crew prisoners. The platoon thereupon resumed 
its advance. Home address, Mrs. Emma Jane 
Hopkins, mother. Route H I, BurUngham, Kansas. 

HOPKINS, THOMAS . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 139th Infantry. Near Wesserling, 
July 20, 1918, he left his own post of comparative 
safety and voluntarily went through a heavy ar- 
tillery barrage to rescue a private who was wounded 
nad entangled in barbed wire. While engaged in 
this self-sacrificing effort he was killed. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Edna Hopkins, wife, 1124 Bitthng Avenue, 
Wichita, Kansas. 

HOPKINS, WILLIAM T. . First Lieutenant 
76th Field ArtUlery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near le Charmel, France, July 28, 1918. 
After his commanding officer, himself, and 32 mem- 
bers of the battery had been wounded by a bomb 
from an enemy plane. Lieutenant Hopkins assumed 
command of the battery, remaining at his post un- 
til all wounded had been evacuated and another 
officer found to replace him. Home address, M. M. 
Hopkins, father, 12 Bay Street, East Savannah, Ga. 

HOPP. HARVEY M. . Private (First Class) 

Battery C, 122d Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Romagne, France, Oc- 
tober 20, 1918. Under fire from enemy artillery, 
machine-guns and snipers, Private Hopp crawled 
out in the open to within 50 meters of a hostile 
position, remaining there several hours and return- 
ing with valuable information concerning the en- 
emy's movements. Home address, Harry W. Hopp, 
father, 225 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, 111. 

HOPPE, JOHN E Sergeant 

Company K, 115th Infantry. He displayed ex- 
traordinary heroism, presence of mind, and physi- 
cal endurance during an enemy raid against his 
small advance post near GildwUler, in Alsace, on 
July 31, 1918. .'Vlthough seriously wounded from 
grenades, he and one private from his company 
counterattacked a greatly superior enemy, person- 
ally killing at least one of them with his rifle, pre- 
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finally reentering our lines after having received a 
second severe wound. Home address, Mrs. Mar- 
garet Hoppe, mother, 2525 East Monument Street, 
Baltimore. Md. 



HOPPING, FLOYD Sergeant 

Company L, 363d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Very, France, September 29, 
1918. When his company was stopped by a wide 
belt of barbed wire Sergeant Hopping, then a mech- 
anic, voluntarily went forward, under heavy ma- 
chine-gun fire, and cut lanes through the wire in 
several places, thereby enabling his company to 
push through without casualties. Home address, 
Mrs. L. Hopping, mother, Los Gates, Cal. 

HOPTA, JOSEPH LEO .... Corporal 
Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, 
France, July 18, 1918. He captured an enemy ma- 
chine-gun and its crew single-handed under a heavy 
concentrated machine-gun fire. Home address, 
John Hopta, father, 491 Mulberry Street, Newark, 
N.J. 

HORGAN, HARRY B Corporal 

Deceased. Company C, 165th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Ferme De Meur- 
ky, near Villers-Sur-Fere, France, July 31, 1918. 
After his platoon had moved from an open field to 
the cover of the woods. Corporal Horgan returned 
to the field under heavy machine-gun fire to rescue 
a wounded comrade lying in an exposed position, 
and was killed by the side of the man he tried to 
save. Next of kin, Mrs. J. C. Watson, mother, 
Wickenburg, Arizona. 

HORN, IRVIN B Private 

Company D, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
1918. Private Horn boldly entered a hostile dug- 
out by himself, knowing that it was occupied by the 
enemy, and, when he was confronted by a German 
major and his orderly, killed the major and captur- 
ed the orderly. Home address, Mrs. Myrtle Horn, 
wife, Avon, 111. 

HORNE, WILLIAM T. . Private (First Class) 
Machine Gun Company, 117th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, 
France, October 8-10, 1918. Near Busigny, on Oc- 
tober 8, he was gassed, but he remained on duty 
for two days until the objective had been reached. 
Home address, Miss Lillian Home, sister, 906 East 
Main Street, KnoxviUe, Tenn. 

HORSEMAN, CARL Sergeant 

Company C, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Consenvoye, 
France, October 12, 1918. Sergeant Horseman vol- 
untarily left shelter and went through heavy shell 
fire to rescue some men who had been wounded 
when a shell struck their dugout. After adminis- 
tering first-aid treatment he assisted them to a 
dressing station. Home address, Mrs. Maggie 
Horseman, mother, Cambridge, Md. 

HORTON, HARDIN F. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Chaume, France, 
October 10, 1918. Although twice wounded. Lieut- 
enant Horton refused to leave his command, con- 
tinuing to lead it through annihilating machine-gun 
and perilous shell fire. When a machine gun on the 
flank opened fire and caused many casualties on his 
forces, he seized a rifle, and, firing from a standing 
position, he was wounded a third time and killed. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Jennie S. Horton, R. F. D. 2, 
Ithaca, N. Y. 



HORTON, VAN Corporal 

Company E, 366th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Lesseux, France, September 
4, 1918. During a hostile attack, preceded by a 
heavy minnenwerfer barrage, involving the entire 
front of the battalion, the combat group to which 
this courageous soldier belonged was attacked by 
about 20 of the enemy, using liquid fire. The ser- 
geant in charge of the group and four other men 
having been killed, he fearlessly rushed to receive 
the attack and the persistency with which ho 
fought resulted in stopping the attack and driving 
back the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Minnie Hor- 
ton, mother. Route 5, Box 93, Athens, Ala. 

HOSKINS, LEONARD C. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. Coast Artillery Corps, 54th Company, 
Near La Chappelle, France, June 28, 1918, he gave 
proof of great devotion and bravery when he enter- 
ed a shell-swept area in search for wounded, and 
was killed while conducting several of his men to 
safety. Next of kin, D. T. Hoskins, father, 629 
Washington Street, East Las Vegas, N. M. 

HOSP, JAMES Private 

Company H, 53d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landersbach, Alsace, Oc- 
tober 4, 1918. He was a member of a party of 50 
attacked by an enemy raiding party consisting of 
about 300 storm troops. During the raid and be- 
fore the barrage lifted he crossed over open ground 
to his post and manned it alone throughout the en- 
gagement. During the latter part of the fight he 
was the sole protection for a group of soldiers near 
him who had been flanked by the enemy. Home 
address, Mrs. Frances Hosp, aunt, lUon, N. Y. 

HOSTETTER, JAY F. . . Second Lieutenant 
10th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Greves Farm, France, July 14-15, 
1918. Having discovered that two French guna 
on his left had lost all the crew during the terrific 
German bombardment. Lieutenant Hostetter re- 
quested and obtained permission to use them. 
Securing volunteers from his ranks, he pressed the 
guns into action, and for several hours poured an 
effective fire into the forces of the advancing enemy. 
His entire exploit was subjected to the extreme 
danger of high explosives and gas shells. Home 
address, T. N. Hostetter, father, 409 West James 
Street, Lancaster, Pa. 

HOUCHINS. LYLE C Sergeant 

Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 6th Regi- 
ment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. 
During an enemy counterattack Sergeant Houchins 
voluntarily left a sheltered position, in entire dis- 
regard for his own safety, set up his gun in the 
open on the advancing enemy, and broke up the 
counterattack within 100 yards of our line. Home 
address, Robert Lee Houchins, father. Box 28, 
Rural Route 10, Station M, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

HOUROUX. ETIENNE .... Sergeant 
Pilot, 284th Escadrille (French), attached Third 
Army Corps, U. S. A. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Dun-sur-Meuse, France, October 30, 
1918. While engaged in a visual reconnaissance 
Sergeant Houroux accepted combat with four 
enemy planes, who attacked him with the object 
of forcing him to abandon his mission. Although 
he was himself seriously wounded, he sustained the 
unequal fight until his observer was killed by the 
fire of the attacking aircraft. When no further de- 
fense was left to him, he made a successful retreat 
into the allied lines and landed safely. Suffering 
severely from his wound and too weak to leave the 
pilot's seat without assistance, he insisted that his 
observer be cared for before permitting anyone to 
aid him. Home address, M. Houroux, 39 Rue de 
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HOUSEHOLDER, JONATHAN A. . . 

Private (First Class) 
Medical Department, Section 590, Ambulance 
Service, U. S. A. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Dun-sur-Meuse, France, November 7, 
1918. Proceeding along a road with a detachment 
of seven ambulances, he stopped his car when fired 
upon by a German sniper near the roadside; and, 
though unarmed himself, attacked and disarmed 
the German. Then, with the aid of other ambul- 
ance drivers, he attacked a patrol of Germans, cap- 
turing five. Home address, Mrs. Arra Household- 
er, mother, 20 Lincoln Avenue, North Irwin, Pa. 

HOUSTON, CLYDE Private 

Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Tuilerie Farm, France, No- 
vember 4, 1918, and near Mouzon, France, Novem- 
ber 7-11, 1918. On November 4, Private Houston 
showed unusual courage and daring in carrying mes- 
sages under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. 
On November 7-11, he carried messages between 
his company and battalion headquarters while the 
enemy were endeavoring to cut off communication 
by machine-gun and shell fire. Home address, L. 
W. Duclose, friend, 4710 Gertrude Street, Houston 
Heights, Texas. 

HOUSTON, SAMUEL HUMES . . . Major 
Deceased. 58th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ville-Savoye, France, Aug- 
ust 4, 1918. With but 15 minutes in which to pre- 
pare his battalion for attack. Major Houston on 
horseback galloped from flank to fiank, fully ex- 
posed to deadly artillery fire, in order to make the 
necessary preparations for the advance. After his 
leading element had started the attack, he was 
killed by an enemy shell. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary 
Houston, mother, 1834 Linden Avenue, Baltimore, 
Md. 

HOVATTER, EVERETT E. . . . Private 
Medical Detachment, 5th Machine Gun Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
Medeah Farm, France, October 4, 1918. When 
the artillery barrage of the enemy had lowered 
upon the infantry to which he was attached, neces- 
sitating an alteration in their position. Private 
Hovatter, regardless of personal safety, remained 
to render aid to the wounded and to provide for 
their evacuation. Home address, Henry F. Hovat- 
ter, father, Thornton, W. Va. 

HOWARD, CHARLES Private 

Battery B, 151st Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Suippes, France, 
July 15, 1918. After all communication by tele- 
phone had been destroyed by heavy enemy shell 
fire, Private Howard volunteered and carried a 
message to the artillery post of command, calling 
for a barrage at several critical points, through an 
area subject to terrific shell fire. Home address, 
William J. Howard, father, Highwood, Minn. 

HOWARD, CHARLIE Corporal 

Company M, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Frapelle, France, August 17, 
1918. Corporal Howard, although severely wound- 
ed early in the action, refused to quit the fight, and 
shortly afterwards, when his second leader was 
killed, took command of and led his section forward 
to its objective. Home address, Henry Jones, fa- 
ther, Lafollette, Tenn. 

HOWARD, CHESTER R. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Belleau Woods, France, 
July 20, 1918. Lieutenant Howard was wounded 
early in the action, but set a splendid example of 
personal bravery by retaining command of his com- 
pany and leading it through a violent artillery and 



machine-gun barrage until he fell exhausted after 
advancing 200 meters. Home address, Mrs. C. C. 
Howard, mother, 606 Sixth Avenue, Mt. Vernon, 
Iowa. 

HOWARD, GEORGE H. . . First Lieutenant 
326th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Juvin, France, October 16-26, 1918. 
On October 16 Lieutenant Howard was severely 
wounded by a machine-gun bullet which struck him 
in the hip. After having his wound dressed at the 
first-aid station he refused to be evacuated, but in- 
stead returned to his platoon and continued to lead 
it for the remaining ten days of the engagement. 
He constantly refused to leave his command until 
ordered to the rear by his battalion commander, 
although suffering intense pain from his wounds. 
Home address, Mrs. M. C. Howard, mother, 3015 
Ringold Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

HOWARD, HARRY Private 

Battery B, 76th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near le Charmel, France, 
July 28, 1918. After he, himself, had been badly 
wounded, and, seeing his commanding officer and 
32 comrades wounded by a bomb from an enemy 
plane. Private Howard refused treatment, but 
assisted in the evacuation of the wounded. Home 
address, Samuel Howard, father, 102 Park Avenue, 
Summit, N. J. 

HOWARD. HENRY Sergeant 

Company A, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Septsarges, France, Septem- 
ber 27, 1918. Although seriously wounded during 
a bombardment which scattered his men and caus- 
ed his company and battalion to retire behind a 
ridge in the rear. Sergeant Howard, with about 
fifteen men held the advanced position under the 
continuous fire of machine-guns, one-pounders, 
and artillery until relieved the following day by 
another battalion. He insisted on remaining with 
his detachment until the commanding officer of the 
relieving battalion personally directed his evacua- 
tion. Home address, Mrs. Rena Howard Witt, 
mother. Valley View, Ky. 

HOWARD, JAMES L. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Division Machine Gun Officer, 26th Division. 
For extraordinary heroism in action at Marche- 
ville, France, September 26, 1918. Lieutenant 
Colonel Howard directed the machine-gun attack 
in person. Entering Marcheville ahead of the 
troops, he rendered great assistance while the town 
changed hands four times. When he was in a small 
party, cut off and surrounded by the enemy and 
under fire from every direction, by his coolness and 
resourcefulness he assisted materially in aiding the 
party to withdraw. He effectively organized ma- 
chine-gun defenses when the enemy was endeavor- 
ing to drive our troops from the town. During the 
entire day he was under intense artillery bombard- 
ment, machine-gun and rifle fire, and hand-to-hand 
conflict with the enemy. Home address, Mrs. 
James L. Howard, Hartford, Conn. 

HOWARD, ROBERT P Corporal 

Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chippily Ridge, France, 
August 9, 1918. He displayed extraordinary brav- 
ery when after being wounded by a machine-gun 
bullet and with a piece of shrapnel in his lung, he 
refused to be evacuated. Stating that he knew 
most of the non-commissioned officers in the com- 
pany had been killed or wounded, he remained on 
duty with his men, setting an example of cool- 
ness and courage. Home address, Joe Howard, 
father, 523 South Canal Street, Natchez, Miss. 

HOWARD, WILLIAM Private 

Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 



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heroism in action near Charpentry, France, Oc- 
tober 3, 1918. With a rescue party of three other 
men. Private Howard went four hundred yards in 
advance of our hnes to rescue a wounded soldier 
who had lain in an exposed place before an enemy 
machine-gun post for five days. The mission was 
successfully performed in broad daylight under a 
sweeping fire from enemy machine guns. Home 
address, Charles W. Howard, Paris, Ky. 

HOWARD, WILLIAM H. . First Lieutenant 
9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion south of Soissons, France, July 18-19, 1918. 
Lieutenant Howard conspicuously distinguished 
himself by his gallant actions in leading his platoon 
through two fierce attacks. _ By his splendid ex- 
ample in facing enemy fire. Ids platoon fought with 
the same qualities and succeeded in routing the 
enemy until the final objective was reached. Hia 
personal disregard of consequences to himself un- 
der terrific shell fire was noted at all times by his 
men along the hne. Lieutenant Howard was 
wounded just before his objective was reached. 
Home address, Henry Howard, father, Lockport, 111. 

HOWE, GEORGE P. . . First Lieutenant 

Deceased. Medical Officers' Reserve Corps, at- 
tached to 37th Division, British Expeditionary 
Forces. Although wounded in the head on the 
morning of September 28, 1917, during the opera- 
tion on the Tower Hamlest Spur, east of Ypres, he 
displayed conspicuous courage and devotion in at- 
tending to wounded under very heavy and contin- 
uous shell fire, refusing to leave and continuing at 
his aid post until killed by a shell. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Marion Howe, wife, 154 Beacon Street, Boston, 
Mass. 

HOWE, HARRY R. . . . First Lieutenant 
101st Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the Bois de Lacroisette, France, July 14, 
1918. After being badly burned on the left hand 
by the explosion of a mustard-gas shell, he de- 
cfined an opportunity to be reUeved and worked 
for more than an hour under heavy gas and high- 
explosive shell bombardment, getting his men out 
of the area of concentrated gas. Unable to use his 
left hand, he remained on duty during the July off- 
ensive. Home address, Mrs. John H. Howe, mo- 
ther, 56 Draver Avenue, Mansfield, Mass. 

HOWE, MAURICE W Captain 

167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Haumont, France, September 22, 1918. 
Captain Howe commanded an early morning raid 
on the town of Haumont, and not only executed 
the raid successfully, but returned alone a second 
time to the town to be assured that none of his men 
had been left wounded. He infiicted severe losses 
on the enemy and took 17 prisoners. Home ad- 
dress, Wesley C. Howe, father, 81 Myrtle Avenue, 
Fitchburg, Mass. 

HOWE, WILLIAM J Private 

Infantry. Acting as company runner on May 
28-30, 1918, at Cantigny, France, he showed excep- 
tional bravery in carrying messages through heavy 
shelled area, where he was also a target for snipers. 
Although rendered unconscious by shell explosion 
on one of his trips, he continued on duty as soon as 
he regained consciousness. Home address, Mrs. 
Jennie Howe, mother, 45 Remsen Street, Cohoes, 
N. Y. 

HOWLAND, HARRY S Colonel 

138th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. 
After losing touch with his first and second line 
battalions, due to unusually heavy fog, Colonel 
Howland, with a mixed detachment (partly non- 
combatant), penetrated to a point immediately in 



front of the German line of resistance. While gett- 
ing better cover for his detachment under heavy 
shell fire and direct machine-gun fire, Colonel How- 
land was wounded in the hand by a shell fragment. 
After three hours' delay, tanks arrived, and Colonel 
Howland advanced with iiis detachment, taking the 
enemy position with many prisoners. After re- 
maining in the attack for over seven hours he was 
evacnated because of the wound in his hand. Home 
address, Mrs. John C. McKeon, aunt, 843 South 
El Mohno Street, Pasadena, Cal. 

HOWLAND, SYLVESTER J. . . . Private 
Company B, 105th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Sep- 
tember 29, 1918. During the operations against 
the Hindenburg line he left shelter, went forward 
under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and suc- 
ceeded in rescuing a wounded soldier, thereby dis- 
playing great bravery and gallantry. In perform- 
ing this act he was wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
Sarah Howland, mother, 56 Fourth Street, Water- 
ford. N. Y. 

HOY, HENRY Private 

Company A, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Forges, France, September 
26, 1918. Private Hoy saw a hand grenade dropped 
near an officer of his company, which endangered 
not only the officer's Ufe, but also many members 
of the company who were in the vicinity. Rushing 
to the spot, he picked up the bomb and hurled it in 
the direction of the enemy. It exploded in the air 
and the lives of his comrades were thus saved by 
his act. Home address, Mrs. James Hoy, mother, 
3461 West Madison Street. Chicago, 111. 

HOYT, RUSSEL A Corporal 

Deceased. Company E, 104th Infantry. Dur- 
ing action April 12, 1918, he displayed courage and 
self-sacrificing devotion to duty in going to com- 
munication trench with one comrade and holding 
back advance of enemy through trench until killed 
at his post. Next of kin, William Hoyt, father, 
232 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge. Mass. 

HUBBARD, HAROLD G. . . . Sergeant 

Company C, 115th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, Bel- 
gium, August 23, 1918. During a heavy hostile bom- 
bardment. Sergeant Hubbard voluntarily left liia 
dugout and went through the shell fire to the as- 
sistance of his wounded platoon commander. After 
taking the officer to a partially sheltered position, 
he ran 400 yards through the barrage to secure a 
Utter and assisted the stretcher bearer in carrying 
the wounded officer to a dressing station. Home 
address, T. L. Hubbard, father, Chnton, N. C. 

HUBBARD, HENRY G Private 

Company L, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cantigny, France, June 2, 
1918. Private Hubbard went forward, under in- 
tense machine-gun and artillery fire, and assisted 
in the removal of a wounded soldier, over a dis- 
tance of one kilometer. Home address, John J. 
Hubbard, brother, R. F. D. Star, Tallahassee, Fla. 

HUBBARD, W. W. . . . First Lieutenant 
Acting Regimental Adjutant, 17th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Lironville. 
France, September 11, 1918. Although starting on 
a mission which would have taken him away from 
the place of danger, Lieutenant Hubbard went to 
the aid of a wounded soldier and was himself sev- 
erely wounded in the head. Almost blinded by 
blood, he assisted the soldier to a place of safety and 
later insisted upon being allowed to remain with the 
regiment. Home address, Mrs. Kate Hubbard, 
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HUDNALL, JAMES W Sergeant 

Deceased. Company G, 120th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. After being twice 
wounded, Sergeant Hudnall continued to lead hia 
platoon in attack, capturing two machine-guns. 
In later action he received additional wounds which 
caused his death. Next of kin, Miss Eva Hudnall. 
sister, Critz, Va. 

HUDSON, BEN S Captain 

137th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Varennes and Baulney, France, Sep*- 
tember 26-28, 1918. Captain Hudson personally 
led an attack on a machine-gun nest which was 
holding up the advance and cap ured it, taking 
nine prisoners and three guns. Jn the two follow- 
ing days he led his battaUon in attacks under dir- 
ect shell and machine-gun fire until he was wound- 
ed in the foot. As litter bearers were carrying him 
to the rear, they met a severely wounded soldier, 
whereupon Captain Hudson ordered the Utter 
bearers to carry the wounded soldier to the dressing 
station while he walked. Home address, Mrs. Ben 
S. Hudson, wife, Fredonia, Kans. 

HUDSON, DONALD . . First Lieutenant 

Aviation Section, 27th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near F6r6-en-Tard- 
enois, France, in August, 1918. A protection pa- 
trol of which Lieutenant Hudson was a member was 
attacked by a large formation of enemy planes. He 
was separated from the formation and forced to a 
low altitude by four enemy planes (Fokker type). 
He shot down one, drove off the other three, and 
started to our lines with a damaged machine, but 
was attacked by two planes. He shot down both 
of these planes and, by great perseverance and de- 
termination, succeeded in reaching our Unes. Home 
address, Paul Hudson, Washington, D. C. 

HUDSON, HAROLD A. . Sergeant (First Class) 
Company C, 105th Signal Battalion. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. Sergeant Hudson 
and a number of other members of a signal detach- 
ment were wounded by shell fire while proceeding 
through an enemy counterbarrage to the front 
line, but disregarding his own injuries this soldier 
administered first aid to his wounded comrades and 
then extended a telephone Une to the advance 
message center, and, with five men, maintained and 
operated the message center. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary E. Hudson, Estherville, Iowa. 

HUEBNER, CLARENCE R. . Lieut. Colonel 
28th Infantry. For three days near Cantigny, 
France, May 28-30, 1918, he withstood German 
assaults under intense bombardment, heroically 
exposing himself to fire constantly in order to com- 
mand his battalion effectively, and although his 
command lost half its officers and 30 per cent of its 
men, he held his position and prevented a break in 
the line at that point. Home address, Mrs. Martha 
Huebner, mother, Buston, Kans. 

HUELSER, CHARLES A. . Second Lieutenant 
Machine Gun Company, 165th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. 
Georges, France, October 14th, 1918. Sent for- 
ward through terrific machine-gun and artillery 
fire to take command of a platoon in the front 
lines, he displayed marked personal courage and 
heroism, inspiring the men serving under him by 
his example of fearlessness. During a heavy 
counterattack, he showed great gallantry, coolly 
placing his guns where they could best fire upon the 
advancing enemy, although subjected the while to 
intense enemy fire. He succeeded in breaking up 
the enemy attack, and, although wounded by a 
machine-gun bullet, refused to be evacuated until 



the enemy had withdrawn. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary M. Huelser, mother, 2725 Church Avenue, 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

HUFF, CHESTER RAY .... Private 
Medical Detachment, 310th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
France, September 17-27, 1918. During the night 
of September 17, Private Huff gave proof of great 
devotion to duty by leaving protection and assist- 
ing another comrade in bringing a wounded soldier 
to safety. Again, on the morning of September 27 
he left shelter and journeyed over 500 yards to the 
side of a wounded comrade through shell fire, carry- 
ing the victim to the first-aid station. Home ad- 
dress, Henrietta Young, 19 School Street, Augusta, 
Me. 

HUFFSTATER, LEON D. . . . Private 
Deceased. Company M, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. During the action at Bouresche, France, 
on June 6, 1918, he volunteered to leave shelter 
to bring in wounded, and upon receiving permis- 
sion to do so he carried injured comrades through 
artillery and machine-gun fire at great risk to his 
own life. Homeaddress, Mrs. Belle Haines, mother, 
R. F. D. 3, Oswego. N. Y. 

HUGHES, FLOYD A Mechanic 

Deceased. Company C, 146th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
France, September 26-30, 1918. This soldier was 
constantly on duty as a runner during the offen- 
sive west of the Meuse River, many times carrying 
messages through heavy machine-gun and shell 
fire. On September 30, when the enemy was re- 
ported to be forming for a counterattack on the 
left flank, Mechanic Hughes volunteered to take 
the information to the battalion commander. Pass- 
ing through heavy shell fire he delivered the mes- 
sage in time to enable the battalion commander to 
protect the threatened flank, but he was killed by a 
shell on his return trip to his company. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Catherine Hughes, wife, Canton, Ohio. 

HUGHES, GEORGE D Corporal 

Company K, 5th Marines. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
4, 1918. Corporal Hughes conducted a patrol to 
the front, located machine-gun nests and gained 
contact with the enemy under very severe artillery 
and machine-gun fire, and set an example of calm- 
ness and courage under these hazardous conditions. 
Home address, Alice E. Hughes, mother, 209 South 
Thirteenth Street, East Salt Lake City, Utah. 

HUGHES, GEORGE E Sergeant 

Company B, 348th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, 
France, September 27-30, 1918. He was seriously 
gassed September 27, but refused to leave his post 
and continued working and fighting with his com- 
rades under heavy shelling for three days till com- 
plete exhaustion forced him to be evacuated. Home 
address. Miss Marie L. Goran, friend, 223 West 
Fifty-second Street, Los Angeles, Calif. 

HUGHES, WILLIAM E. . Private (First Class) 
Company L, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bultruy Bois, France, 
October 15, 1918. Though he had been wounded 
in the leg and ordered to be evacuated, Private 
Hughes remained with his company in the advance, 
displaying marked fortitude. Twenty-four hours 
later his leg had become so stiff that he was com- 
pelled to go to the rear. This sodier had previously 
displayed marked courage by remaining with his 
automatic rifle under heavy fire, after two members 
of his squad had become casualties, until he had 



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silenced an enemy machine gun. Home address, 
Mrs. WilUam E. Hughes, wife, R. F. D. 4, 
Lynchburg, Va. 

HUGHES, WILLIAM J Private 

Company M, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
8, 1918. Because his company had already suffer- 
ed heavy casualties and he realized that all men 
possible were needed on the firing line, he refused 
to be evacuated when seriously wounded, and con- 
tinued in the advance till the objective had been 
reached and consolidated eight hours later. Home 
address, Mrs. Mary O. Hughes, mother, Goodhope, 
111. 

HUGO, JEAN First Lieutenant 

36th French Infantry, attached to 28th United 
States Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion at Cantigny, France, May 28-30, 1918. Dur- 
ing the attack and defense of Cantigny, Lieutenant 
Hugo showed utter disregard for personal danger 
and in critical situations inspired great confidence 
in those about him, contributing largely to the suc- 
cessful defense of the sector against repeated 
counterattacks. He rendered valuable assistance 
in placing troops in their positions, and inspired 
confidence in the men by his coolness. Home ad- 
dress, Paris, France. 

HULBERT, HENRY L. . . Marine Gunner 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry, 
France, June 6, 1918, he displayed extraordinary 
heroism during attack on the enemy's lines, dur- 
ing which time he constantly exposed himself to 
the enemy's fire without regard for personal danger, 
thereby assuring the delivery of supplies. Home 
address, Mrs. Victoria C. Hulbert, wife, Washing- 
ton Park, Halethorpe P. O., Md. 

HULETT, FORREST Private 

Company F, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Etraye Ridge, France, Oc- 
tober 24, 1918. Crawling to the aid of two men who 
had been left when his company withdrew. Private 
Hulett was exposed to both sniper and machine- 
gun fire. On reaching the side of his comrades he 
found them both to be dead, after which he made 
his way safely to our lines. Home address. Mack 
Hulett, father, R. F. D. 1, Fountain, Mich. 

HULL, HENRY G Sergeant 

Company H, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bony, France, September 29, 
1918. After being severely wounded in the head. 
Sergeant Hull reorganized a badly scattered line 
in the midst of heavy shell and machine-gun fire and 
led it into effective combat against the enemy. He 
continued to lead his men forward until loss of 
blood compelled him to place another in command. 
Home address, R. W. Hull, father, 70 South Broad- 
way, White Plains, N. Y. 

HULSART, C. RAYMOND . . . Captain 
11th Railway Engineers. When an unarmed 
working party under his command were subjected 
to a sudden German attack at Gouzeaucourt, 
France, November 30, 1917, he displayed extra- 
ordinary heroism in going through heavy shell fire 
to direct the escape of his men, remaining under 
fire until all had left, and going back into the bar- 
rage to assist in carrying a wounded soldier of an- 
other unit, and returning into the barrage a second 
time to search for a wounded British solcSer. Home 
address, Mrs. Rosemarie Hulsart, wife, 2340 Sev- 
enth Avenue, New York City. 

HULTZEN, LEE S. . . . First Lieutenant 

311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 

action near Vieville-en-Hay, France, September 

26, 1918. After reaching his objective with a pla- 



toon of about 15 men. Lieutenant Hultzen organiz- 
ed his platoon and held it with three captured Ger- 
man machine-guns. He cleaned out a "pill box" 
and attacked a dozen of the enemy with practically 
no assistance. Home address, C. H. Hultzen, fa- 
ther, 86 West Main Street, Norwich, N. Y. 

HUMBIRD, JOHN A Captain 

102d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918. This officer displayed indomit- 
able courage and leadership on numerous occas- 
ions during this engagement. Leading a small 
group of men through barbed-wire entanglements 
in the face of machine-gun fire and hand grenades, 
he cleaned out a trench, capturing a strong enemy 
machine-gun emplacement and its entire crew. 
When the town of Marcheville fell into our hands 
he organized a machine-gun position under heavy 
machine-gun fire, locating a position for antiair- 
craft guns, during which time hostile planes were 
flying low and firing upon our troops. After the 
recapture of Marcheville by the enemy, he led his 
platoon in the counterattack. Home address, T. J. 
Humbird, father, 614 Third Avenue, Sandpoint, 
Idaho. 

HUMPHREY, FRANK H. . . . Mechanic 
Company G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
1918. He courageously charged ahead with one 
man and attacked a machine-gun nest, putting the 
gun out of commission and killing the gunners. He 
showed conspicuous gallantry in action throughout 
the whole attack. Home address, Mrs. Jessie Kin- 
dall, mother. Churches Ferry, N. Dak. 

HUMPHREY. RAY H Major 

Medical Corps, 130th Infantry. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near the Bois de Sept- 
sarges, France, October 4, 1918. Having just been 
transferred to the 130th Infantry, Major Humph- 
reys (then Captain) was seriously wounded in the 
head while on his way to take up his work at the 
regimental aid post. He, nevertheless, refused to 
be evacuated, but continued on duty caring for the 
wounded at this place. He later proceeded under 
severe artillery fire to the battalion aid post, where 
he continued his work under most trying conditions. 
Home address, Mrs. Ethel W. Humphrey, wife, 
123 Nanticoke Street, Union, N. Y. 

HUNT, CHARLES Private 

4th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
October 3, 1918. Detailed with two other soldiers 
to undertake a dangerous reconnaissance. Private 
Hunt made his way to the point designated through 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire. Neglecting the 
wound in the back, he proceeded to his destina- 
tion and to the dressing station, where he was tagg- 
ed for evacuation. Regardless of his wound, he re- 
turned and remained on duty until the battalion 
was relieved on October 10. Home address, Mrs. 
Selm M. Hunt, mother. White River Junction, Vt. 

HUNT, DAVID B Corporal 

Machine Gun Company, 101st Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Bourbelin, 
France, July 16, 1918. When an artillery barrage 
was laid down on the section of which he was a 
member, killing three and wounding five, including 
the section sergeant and corporal. Corporal Hunt, 
severely wounded himself, carried the sergeant to 
the first-aid station, returned to his post through 
the barrage, assumed leadership of the section, and 
successfully directed their operations until he fell 
from exhaustion. Home address, M. O. Hunt, 
brother, 59 Fourth Street, Portland, Ore. 

HUNT, HENRY BOICE .... Private 
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heroism in action near Ramicourt, France, October 
8, 1918. While the advance of his company was 
being held up by terrific machine-gun fire from sev- 
eral enemy nests, and after all the members of hia 
Bquad had become casualties. Private Hunt made 
his way forward with his automatic rifle. Under 
a continual rain of machine-gun and shell fire he 
operated his gun against the enemy until the gun 
jammed, whereupon he took a shovel, rushed a ma- 
chine-gun post 75 yards away, and killed the gun- 
ner, thereby enabling the continuance of the ad- 
vance. Home address, James Hunt, father, Route 
3, Chesterfield, S. C. 

HUNT, LEROY P Captain 

5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. _ For repeated acts of 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 3-4, 1918. After six hours of severe 
fighting. Captain Hunt and his men succeeded in 
reducing a large sector of trenches and machine-gun 
nests, and captured 300 prisoners. On October 4, 
near St. Etienne, Captain Hunt constantly exposed 
himself to enemy fire while leading his men toward 
their objective. His gallant conduct gave his men 
confidence to completely rout superior enemy 
forces, concentrating for a counter attack. Home 
addre.ss. Hazel O. Hunt, 1212 O Street, Northwest, 
Washington, D. C. 

HUNTER, DANIEL A. . . First Sergeant 

Deceased. 67th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. During the attack at Chateau-Thierry, 
France, on June 6, 1918, he fearlessly exposed him- 
self and encouraged all men near him, although he 
himself was wounded three times. He subsequent- 
ly died of wounds. Next of kin, Mrs. D. A. Hunter, 
wife, Kittery, Me. 

HUNTER, DAVID Captain 

101st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Tnigny Woods, France, July 23, 1918. 
Under terrific machine-gun and sniper fire. Cap- 
tain Huntor (then Second Lieutenant) led his bat- 
talion scouts into Trugny Woods, two hundred 
yards ahead of the assaulting waves, and crawling 
to within thirty feet of an enemy machine-gun 
nest, killed or wounded every member of the crew 
He then crawled from point to point along the 
front, under intense fire, and noted the position of 
enemy guns, returning with information which 
enabled his battalion to clear the woods. Home 
address, Mrs. Helen B. Hunter, wife, 222H South 
Third Street, Rockford, III. 

HUNTER, FRANK O'D. . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, Pilot, 103d Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the region of Ypres, 
Belgium, June 2, 1918. Lieutenant Hunter, while 
on patrol, alone attacked two enemy bi-place planes, 
destroying one and forcing the other to retire. In the 
course of the combat he was wounded in the fore- 
head. Despite his injuries he succeeded in return- 
ing his damaged plane to his own aerodrome. A 
bronze oak leaf, to be worn with the Distinguished 
Service Cross, is awar 'ad Lieutenant Hunter, for 
extraordinary heroism in action in the region of 
Champey, France, September 13, 1918. He, accom- 
panied by one other mono-place plane, attacked an 
enemy patrol of six planes. Despite numerical supe- 
riority and in a decisive combat, he destroyed one 
enemy plane and, with the aid of his companion, forced 
the others within their own lines. A second bronze 
oak leaf is awarded Lieutenant Hunter for extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Verneville, France, 
September 17, 1918. Leading a patrol of three 
planes, he attacked an enemy formation of eight 
planes. Although outnumbered, they succeeded 
in bringing down four of the enemy. Lieutenant 
Hunter accounted for two of these. A third bronze 
oak leaf is awarded Lieutenant Hunter for extra- 
ordinary heroism in action in the region of Liny- 
devant-Dun, France. While separated from his 



patrol he observed an allied patrol of seven planes 
(Breguets) hard pressed by an enemy formation of 
ten planes (Fokker type). He attacked two of the 
enemy that were harassing a single Breguet and in 
a decisive fight destroyed one of them. Meanwhile 
five enemy planes approached and concentrated 
their fire upon him. Undaunted by their superior- 
ity, he attacked and brought down a second plane. 
A fourth bronze oak leaf is awarded Lieutenant 
Hunter for extraordinary heroism in the region of 
Bantheville, France. While on patrol he encount- 
ered an enemy formation of six mono-place planes. 
He immediately attacked and destroyed one enemy 
plane and forced the others to disperse in confusion. 
Home address, John H. Hunter, father, 21S East 
Gaston Street, Savannah, Ga. 

HUNTER, JONES W. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company G, 9th Infantry. He 
showed himself to be conspicuously brave when at 
Vaux, France, June 3, 1918. although wounded by 
a shell and unable to carry ammunition, for which 
duty he had been detailed, he went over the top 
with his squad and fought heroically with it until 
killed. Next of kin, J. W. Hunter, father, 205 North 
Clarkson Street, Charlotte, N. C. 

HUNTER, ROBERT L Sergeant 

Deceased. Company A, 115th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 24, 1918. Disregarding his own 
danger and encouraging his men by word and ac- 
tion. Sergeant Hunter led his platoon in an attack 
upon a machine-gun nest and was instantly killed. 
His men, inspired by his heroism, continued the at- 
tack and captured the machine-gun nest. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Joseph M. Hunter, 818 Appleton Street, 
Baltimore, Md. 

HUNTLEY, JOSEPH R Private 

Company I, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Belleau, France, July 21, 
1918. Under the leadership of an officer he and 
Private Charles E. Richardson charged a machine- 
gun nest, captured two guns, and killed or captured 
12 men. Home address, Mrs. D. Sullivan, guard- 
ian, 101 Baldwin Street, Winchester, Mass. 

HUNTON. ORAMELL E. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. U. S. Ambulance Service. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action northwest of Som- 
mepy, St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Pri- 
vate Hunton showed conspicuous courage and de- 
votion to duty in evacuating the wounded under the 
most trying conditions. He made repeated trips 
in plain view of enemy observers over roads under 
continuous shell fire. He was killed by a shell frag- 
ment while standing beside his car at an advanced 
post. Next of kin, Mrs. E. Barber, 251 High Street, 
Portland, Me. 

HUPMAN, LOCKERN .... Sergeant 
Company L, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Frapelle, France, August 17, 
1918. After his platoon commander had fallen he 
took command of his platoon and led it to its ob- 
jective through a heavy enemy barrage, although 
himself twice wounded. Home address, Nathaniel 
Hupman, brother, 421 Steinway Avenue, Long 
Island City, N. Y. 

HURDLE, WILLIAM G Private 

Machine Gun Company No. 3, 370th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Ferme la 
Folic, France, September 30, 1918. While under 
heavy enemy fire Private Hurdle volunteered and 
accompanied by another soldier, rescued a wounded 
comrade from an exposed position. He also per- 
formed valuable service as liaison agent, and under 
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failed. Home address, William B. Hurdle, father, 
Box 74, Drivers, Va. 

HURLEY, FRANCIS E Corporal 

Company E, lOlst Infantry. He took part in a 
daring raid into the enemy's lines in the region of 
Grand Pont-MouUn Rouge on the night of February 
28, 1918. He showed great valor and fearlessness, 
and particularly distinguished himself by leading 
the patrol into a German dugout, whose occupants 
had refused to surrender, and from which 16 pris- 
oners were taken. Home address, D. A. Hurley, 
father, 168 Lebanon Street, Maiden, Mass. 

HURLEY, PAUL THOMAS . . . Private 
Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, 
France, July 19, 1918. He displayed exceptional 
bravery in charging three machine-guns with the 
aid of a small detachment of his comrades, killing 
the crews and capturing the guns, which were im- 
mediately turned on the Germans, thereby opening 
the line for the advance of his company, which had 
been held up by the enemy's fire. Home address, 
Joseph W. Hurley, 21 Crickett Street, Ardmore, Pa. 

HURLEY, PHILIP H. . . First Lieutenant 
Infantry, U. S. Reserve, attached to 83d Com- 
pany, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the Bois de 
Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, he displayed 
coolness, judgment, and utter fearlessness, in lead- 
ing his platoon to its objective under heavy fire. 
Home address, Mrs. Christine Hurley, wife, Mil- 
ford, Conn. 

HURST, WILLIAM E. . Private (First Class) 
Company G, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 
27, 1918. Upon being sent with a message under 
heavy machine-gun fire to a platoon commander. 
Private Hurst found the latter lying wounded. 
Unassisted, he carried the officer to a shell hole, 
bound up his wound, and returned to his company 
commander with important information. Home 
address, Samuel L. Hurst, brother, 204 Pilgrim 
Avenue, Highland Park, Mich. 

HUSBANDS, WILLIAM D. . . . Private 
Company K, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 10, 
1918. Private Husbands, with one other soldier, 
volunteered and went to the rescue of a wounded 
man from another regiment and returned through 
heavy machine-gun and shell fire, bringing the 
wounded man to his own trench. Home address, 
Mrs. Hattie Husbands, mother. Route 2, Arka- 
delphia. Ark. 

HUSSEY, JOHN Sergeant 

Deceased. Company I, 325th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
France, October 16, 1918. After his platoon leader 
had become a casualty, he led his platoon forward 
with great bravery, under intense direct fire from a 
machine-gun nest, being killed while in the attack. 
Next of kin, NelUe Hussey, aunt, 508 Hampden 
Street, Holyoke, Mass. 

HUSTED, CHESTER S Private 

Deceased. Company D, 6th Machine Gun Bat- 
tahon, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
action iiear Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. 
DUplaying great courage and disregard for his own 
safety. Private Husted volunteered to carry an 
important message through a heavy machine-gun 
barrage, losing his life in attempting to carry out 
this mission. Next of kin, Mrs. E. M. Husted 
mother, 611 East Eighth Street, Corona, Calif. 

HUTCHCRAFT, REUBEN B. . . Captain 
Deceased. 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 



heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 7, 
1918. Captain Hutchcraft personally took com- 
mand of a platoon of his company which was de- 
signated as advance guard and led his patrol to the 
most advanced point reached by any of our troops 
during the engagement. He was killed while mak- 
ing reconnaissance within 30 yards of enemy ma- 
chine guns. Next of kin, Mrs. Reuben B. Hutch- 
craft, mother, Paris, Ky. 

HUTH, ALBERT A Corporal 

Deceased. Company H, 319th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Immecourt, 
France, November 1, 1918. Corporal Huth volun- 
tarily advanced three times against an enemy ma- 
chine-gun stronghold, which was holding up his 
platoon's advance. He was wounded during his 
last attempt, but his act enabled his platoon to ad- 
vance and capture 25 of the enemy, who were con- 
cealed nearby. Next of kin, Mrs. Fredericka Huth, 
mother, 20 Kelbs Way, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

HUTSON, GEORGE R Private 

Battery B, 76th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near le Charmel, France, July 
28, 1918. After he, himself, his commanding officer, 
and 32 comrades had been wounded by a bomb 
from an enemy plane. Private Hutson remained at 
his post, assisted in laying his piece, and directing 
fire on the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Sarah 
Casey, mother, 525 North Broad Street, Knoxville, 
Tenn. 

HUTTO, JOHNS Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 167th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Beuvardes, 
France, July 29, 1918. He voluntarily left his 37 
MM gun section, which was attached to the re- 
serve battalion, in order to accompany another 
section into action against the enemy machine-gun 
nests which were sweeping our lines with* heavy 
fire. When his platoon commander was wounded 
shortly afterward, he, with another soldier, made 
his way under heavy shell and machine-gun fire to 
where the officer lay and after administering first 
aid carried him to a place of safety. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Millie B. Hutto, mother, 2312 Bessemer 
Boulevard, Birmingham, Ala. 

HYDE, JAMES Sergeant 

Company B, 7th Infantry. In the Bois de Bell- 
eau, on June 20, 1918, he went out into the open 
under heavy machine-gun fire to carry in a wound- 
ed man. Being unable to pick him up, he lay down, 
pulled the man on his back, and crawled to his posi- 
tion. Home address, Mrs. Lena Hands, sister, 291 
East Main Street, Amsterdam, N. Y. 

HYMAN, ERNEST Private 

Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 120th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Becoming 
separated from his organization in the smoke and 
fog, Private Hyman joined another soldier and was 
instrumental in breaking up three machine-gun 
nests and capturing four prisoners. After reaching 
the objective, he volunteered and accompanied a re- 
connaissance patrol 600 yards beyond the Une to 
make sure that the valley was clear of the enemy. 
Private Hyman was later killed in action. Next of 
kin, Mrs. J. E. Hyman, mother. Route 1, Palmyra, 
N. C. 

HYMAN, WILLIAM P. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 166th Infantry. After the capture of 
Seringes et Nesles, France, on July 29, 1918, by the 
organization of which he was a part, and while hold- 
ing a portion of the town with his platoon, he found 
that one of his men was missing. Being told that 
the man was wounded and lay beyond a hedge at 
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locate the woiinded man, was caught in direct ma- 
chine-gun fire, and killed. Next of kin, L. T. Hy- 
man, Iowa Falls, Iowa. 

IGOU, PAUL Sergeant 

Company K, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Beaurevoir, France, October 
7, 1918. After having been severely wounded in the 
knee. Sergeant Igou remained in command of his 
platoon. During the destructive fire he estabUshed 
his headquarters in a shell hole, and, by means of 
runners, maintained liaison and directed the at- 
tack. During a strong counterattack by the enemy 
he skillfully commanded his platoon and repulsed 
the attack. He remained on duty for 24 hours after 
being wounded. Home address, Mrs. Fannie Igou, 
mother, Farleigh Street, East Chattanooga, Tenn. 

IHRKE, ALBERT L. J Private 

Company B, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sergy, France, August 1, 
1918. Private Ihrke displayed great courage and 
devotion to duty by remaining in an exposed posi- 
tion under heavy machine-gun and shell fire to 
cover the withdrawal of his company. Home ad- 
dress, Fred Ihrke, father. Route 4, Mayville, Mich. 

IMHOFF, HARRY E Sergeant 

Company D, 21st Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vi6viUe, 
France, November 1, 1918. During a heavy bar- 
rage of high-explosive and gas shells he assisted an 
officer to give first aid to a wounded officer and two 
soldiers after the platoon had withdrawn from the 
position. Home address, Mrs. Christiana ImhofiF, 
mother, 19 Butler Street, Millvale, Pa. 

INGALLS, JOHN J Corporal 

Company G, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. Wound- 
ed in the assault on machine-gun positions in the 
Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, he refused 
to be evacuated, but assisted in the evacuation of 
the wounded, thereby displaying great quaUties of 
self-sacrifice and devotion to duty. Home address, 
Walter W. Ingalls, R. F. D. 2, Maquoketa, Iowa. 

INGALLS. RAY L. H Sergeant 

Battery E, 11th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Laneuville, France, No- 
vember 6-7, 1918. Sergeant Ingalls displayed con- 
spicuous leadership in handhng his section under 
heavy shell fire. When he was wounded by a burst- 
ing shell he first ascertained the damage done to his 
section by the shell before proceeding to the dress- 
ing station, taking another wounded man with him. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Frances Ingalls, mother, Lu- 
bec. Me. 

INGERSOLL. HARRY .... Captain 

Deceased. 313th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918. He showed absolute disregard for 
personal danger in leading his company in an attack 
against an enemy position, strongly intrenched and 
protected by barbed-wire entanglements. Although 
he was killed at the enemy wire by machine-gun 
fire, his men, inspired by his courage, carried on the 
attack and took the enemy position, which had been 
holding up the advance. Next of kin, Charles E. 
IngersoU. father, 1815 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 
Pa. 

INGOLD, WILLIAM J Sergeant 

Company H, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cantigny, France, June 3, 
1918. While posting a listening post, he encoun- 
tered a hostile patrol of about forty men; he at- 
tacked the Germans, although armed only with 
a pistol; and, killing an officer and one soldier, 
routed the enemy. Carrying the body of the oflBoer, 
he had just returned to our lines when a raid was 



attempted by the Germans. Running to the scene 
of action, he killed two more Germans, aiding 
materially in routing the raiding party. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Mary Ingold, mother, 311 Eleventh 
Street, Altoona, Pa. 

INGRAM. ISAAC F Corporal 

Company I, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Samogneux, France, October 
15, 1918. Corporal Ingram advanced alone and with 
his automatic rifle silenced a hostile machine-gun 
whose fire was holding up the line. Home address, 
Mrs. Flem Ingram, Ferrum, Va. 

INGRAM, LEE H Sergeant 

Company G, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 19, 1918. During the operations against the 
Hindenburg line he left shelter and went forward 
under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and rescued 
five wounded soldiers. In performing this gallant 
act. Sergeant Ingram and another soldier attacked 
an enemy dugout, kilUng two of the enemy, and 
taking one prisoner. Home address, Mrs. Binda 
Ingram, mother, 16 Walnut Street, Gloversville, N. 
Y. 

INKS, CHARLES L Sergeant 

Company K, 111th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 
12. 1918. Upon his own initiative. Sergeant Inks 
crawled thirty-five yards in advance of the line 
under the most intense machine-gun fire to where 
a wounded soldier lay, carrying him to shelter and 
administering first aid treatment, thereby saving 
his life. Home address, Mrs. Rose Inks, mother, 
254 Addison Street. Pittsburgh, Pa. 

INMAN, LEON W Sergeant 

Company F, 5th Marines. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, Octo- 
ber 4, 1918. Sergeant Inman led his platoon in at- 
tack, setting an example by keeping several yards 
in advance of the men. He also assisted in dressing 
the wounds of members of his platoon under ma- 
chine-gun and artillery fire. After being wounded, 
he remained with his platoon until ordered to leave 
by the medical officer. Home address, Lillian In- 
man, mother, Sauk Rapids, Minn. 

INMAN, PERCY E. . . Second Lieutenant 
13th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Madeline Farm, France. Oc- 
tober 13, 1918. Lieutenant Inman was seriously 
wounded while making a reconnaissance under a 
heavy fire, but returned with his report. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. P. E. Inman, wife, 181 Main Avenue 
Gardiner, Me. 

INNES, THOMAS Private 

Company K, 109th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Agnan, France, July 16, 
1918. Wounded during an attack, he returned to 
the line after having his wound dressed, and, though 
incapacitated for using a rifle, assisted in carrying 
wounded soldiers from the field, subjected the while 
to intense machine-gun and artillery fire, until he 
was exhausted and ordered to the rear. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Mary Innes, wife, Philadelphia, Pa. 

INSLEY, HARRY B Private 

Company C, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sivry, France, October 8, 
1918. Working his way over ground swept by ma- 
chine-gun fire, he attacked an enemy machine-gun 
which was harassing our advance from the rear, shot 
one of the crew, mortally wounded the gunner, and 
returned to his command with the enemy gun. 
Home address, Miss Molly M. Insley, WLngate, Md. 



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IRBY. SPIRLEY Private 

Company H, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Beaume, France, November 8, 
1918. Private Irby carried messages to the various 
units in his vicinity under severe enemy fire. He 
was badly wounded while in the performance of this 
duty. Home address, Robert Irby, father, R. F. D. 
1, Box 22, Blackstone, Va. 

IRELAND, RUTHERFORD . . . Captain 
106th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Souplet, France, October 18, 1918. He 
continued to lead his battalion in attack, although 
suffering great pain from a wound caused by shell 
fire. After being ordered to the dressing station, he 
had his wound dressed without waiting to have the 
shrapnel removed, returning to his battalion, and 
remaining on duty for two days. Home address, W. 
De F. Ireland, brother, 556 Hancock Street, Brook- 
lyn, N. Y. 

IRONS, BENJAMIN G. . Private (First Class) 
Medical Detachment, 311th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Vieville-en-Haye, 
France, September 25-26, 1918. Private Irons, with 
another soldier, advanced to an exposed position, 
and while administering first aid to a wounded man 
the three were suddenly surrounded and captured 
by a party of the enemy. While being taken toward 
the German lines, Private Irons and his companion 
attacked their captors and succeeded in freeing 
themselves, at the same time capturing two Ger- 
mans, whom they brought to battalion headquar- 
ters, together with the wounded man. Home ad- 
dress, Eden B. Irons, father, Silverton, N. J. 

IRONS, JOHN K Corporal 

Company K, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois St. Claude, in the St. 
Mihiel salient, France, September 12, 1918. After 
being wounded in the foot by a machine-gun bullet 
and later in the leg by shrapnel, he continued in the 
advance of his squad all that day, without medical 
attention other than his own first aid, thereby dis- 
playing exceptional courage and devotion to duty. 
Home address, Mrs. Harry Crowley, sister, 317 bix- 
teenth Street, Monaca, Pa. 

IRRGANG, ANDREW .... Corporal 

Machine Gun Company, 120th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ballincourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. After he had become 
separated from the rest of the platoon. Corporal 
Irrgang kept his squad together and broke up a ma- 
chine-gun post, capturing the gunners and the gun. 
As his own gun had become disabled, he turned the 
captured gun around and fired 1,000 rounds from it, 
covering the advance of the infantry. He then con- 
tinued to lead his squad forward under terrific ar- 
tillery and machine-gun fire. Home address, Cas- 
par Irrgang, father. Route 1, Spades, Ind. 

IRVING, LIVINGSTON GILSON . . . 

First Lieutenant 

Aviation Section, 103d Aero Pursuit Squadron. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Banthe- 
ville, France, October 10, 1918. Accompanied by 
another pilot. Lieutenant Irving attacked an enemy 
formation of 11 planes, four of which were above 
him. In spite of the great odds, he dived into the 
lower formation, and after a sharp combat destroy- 
ed one plane, and with the aid of his companion 
forced a second plane to earth. Home address, S. C. 
Irving, father, 1322 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, 
Calif. 

ISAACS, JOSEPH Private 

Company N, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action northeast of Jaulgonne, near Ser- 
gy, France, July 31, 1918. Although wounded in 
the head, he crawled from within 100 feet of the 



German line back to his own line, 150 yards distant, 
carrying a more severely wounded comrade on his 
back. Home address, Miss Margaret Isaacs, sister. 
Box 165, Manistique, Mich. 

ISRAEL, FREDERICK . Second Lieutenant 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
4, 1918. Lieutenant Israel twice volunteered and 
carried messages to the front line along a road swept 
by machine-gun and shell fire. Home address, Mrs. 
Flora H. Israel, wife, 1416 R Street Northwest, 
Washington, D. C. 

IVES, EDWIN B First Lieutenant 

9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3, 
1918. He volunteered and carried an important 
message from battalion to regimental headquarters 
through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire and 
returned with an answer. Home address, Mrs. 
Amelia Ives, wife, 123 College Street, SaUna, Kans. 

JACK, DANIEL L. Private 

Company F, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Scheldt River, Belgium, 
October 31, 1918. When the advance of the front 
line was held up by fire from a machine-gun nest 300 
yards to the front, Private Jack, with two others, 
crossed the open field in the face of fire from enemy 
artillery, machine-guns, and snipers. Charging the 
nest, they killed two of the crew, wounded two oth- 
ers, and captured five, together with the gun. 
Home address, Mrs. Emma J. Jack, mother, R. R. 
1, Geneva, Ind. 

JACKSON, BURNWELL C. . . . Private 
Deceased. Company F, 16th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
July 19, 1918. He, alone, captured a machine-gun, 
killed two of the crew, and took the remaining three 
prisoners. Later in the same day he was killed 
while making a similar attempt. Next of kin, Jesse 
L. Jackson, brother, R. F. D. 4, Kingston, N. C. 

JACKSON, FRANKLY N J. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 106th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 27, 1918. During the operations against the 
Hindenburg line Lieutenant Jackson, trench-mortar 
officer of his regiment, twice volunteered to go for- 
ward under heavy shell and machine-gun fire on a 
personal reconnaissance. While gallantly and cour- 
ageously engaged in the second reconnaissance he 
was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Elizabeth S. Jackson, 
mother. 505 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

JACKSON, GEORGE C Sergeant 

Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 2, 
1918. His platoon becoming disorganized by enemy 
artillery fire. Sergeant Jackson halted his men, re- 
organized them under the heavy fire and resumed 
the advance. Later he borrowed an automatic rifle 
from one of the men in his platoon, and, firing it 
from his hip, advanced on an enemy machine-gun, 
killing two members of the crew and capturing an- 
other. Home address, Mrs. Alice F. WiUiams, sis- 
ter, 312 West Twenty-first Street, Fort Worth, Tex. 

JACKSON, HORATIO N Major 

Medical Corps, 313th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, 
September 26-29, 1918. Constantly working in the 
face of heavy machine-gun and shell fire, Major 
Jackson was most devoted in his attention to the 
wounded, always present in the line of advance, dir- 
ecting the administering of first aid, and guiding thts 
work of litter bearers. He remained on duty until 
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was obliged to evacuate. Home address, Mrs. Hor- 
atio N. Jackson, wife, 158 South Willard, Burling- 
ton. Vt. 

JACKSON, JAMES .... First Sergeant 
Company K, Slat Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Octo- 
ber 11, 1918. Advancing with a few companiona 
through the enemy barrage, he attacked a machine- 
gun emplacement which had been inflicting heavy 
casualties, and captured the enemy gun and 17 pris- 
oners. His personal heroism was an inspiration to 
those with him. Home address, Charles Jackson, 
634 Fifth Street, Calumet. Mich. 

JACKSON, RUFUS B. . . Second Lieutenant 
370th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Farm La FoUie, France, September 28, 
1918. Having been ordered to use his Stokes mor- 
tars in wiping out machine-gun nests, which had 
been resisting the advance of his company. Lieuten- 
ant Jackson made a personal reconnaissance by 
crawling to the enemy's Unes to locate the nests. 
Accomplishing his purpose, he returned and directed 
the fire, silencing the guns. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary J. Jackson, mother, 912 East Thirteenth 
Street, Des Moines, Iowa. 

JACKSON, WILLIAM Sergeant 

9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3-9, 
1918. While acting as battalion runner. Sergeant 
Jackson, regardless of personal danger, many times 
volunteered and carried messages under the most 
intense shell fire, thereby greatly assisting in main- 
taining liaison with other units. Home address, 
Mrs. WilUam Jackson, mother, 143 South Carolina 
Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. 

JACOBS, WENDELL W Private 

Company C, 341st Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
Bantheville, France, October 30, 1918. When six 
men of his section were wounded and his own hand 
was partly severed by a shell fragment. Private 
Jacobs had another soldier sever his hand with a 
pocket-knife and then bandage it. While in this 
condition he assisted other wounded soldiers in 
every way possible before proceeding to the first-aid 
station, whence he was evacuated to the hospital. 
Home address, Mrs. Kate W. Jacobs, mother. Box 
44, Carbondale, Colo. 

JACOBSON, A Captain 

French Army. Attached 42d Division, Head- 
quarters 67th Field Artillery Brigade. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near the Ourcq River, 
France, July 26 to August 2, 1918. When our ad- 
vance was held up by stubborn resistance of the 
enemy in the Bois Brule, Captain Jacobson person- 
ally took a telephone to a point less than 300 meters 
from the enemy's lines and so directed the fire of our 
artillery as to compel the evacuation of the Bois. 
He was under continuous shell fire while performing 
this mission. On August 2, when the regiment had 
lost contact with the enemy, he went forward with 
a small party, at great risk of his own life, and de- 
veloped the enemy's line. Home address, Mrs. A. 
Jacobson, wife, 48 Rue Pergolese, Paris. 

JACOBSON, WILLIAM .... Private 

Company D, 23d Infantry. On June 6, 1918, 
near Chateau-Thierry, France, he perseveringly 
continued his work throughout the night as a run- 
ner under heavy fire, after having hia nose shot off, 
in order to maintain communication. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. J. G. Jacobson, 5528 Prairie Avenue, 
Chicago, 111. 

JACOBSON, WILLIAM A Private 

Deceased. Medical Detachment. 128tb Infantry. 



For extraordinary heroism in action near Cesnes, 
France, October 7, 1918. When his battalion was 
forced to retire under heavy artillery and machine- 
gun fire. Private Jacobson went out in front of the 
line, administering first aid and bringing in the 
wounded who had been left lying in exposed posi- 
tions. While so engaged he received two wounds, 
the second of which caused his death before he 
reached the aid station. Next of kin, Mrs. Jacob 
Jacobson, mother, Viroqua, Wis. 

JACQUES, LEO P. T Sergeant 

Company L, 104th Infantry. During the action 
of April 10, 1918, he displayed courage, coolness, 
and spirit of self-sacrifice in voluntarily going 
through shell-swept area to bring back wounded to 
a place of safety, carrying one wounded man more 
than 50 yards under heavy shell fire. Home ad- 
dress, L. C. Jacques, father, 32 Lincoln Street, 
Greenfield, Mass. 

JACQUIN, ALFRED .... Lieutenant 
Engineers, French Army, attached to 7th U. S. 
Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Dun-sur-Meuse and BrieuUes, France, Novem- 
ber 1-3, 1918. Lieutenant Jacquin voluntarily 
patrolled the banks of the Meuse River day and 
night under machine-gun and shell fire, locating 
enemy machine guns and artillery, determining the 
damage to bridges, and obtaining data for the lo- 
cation and construction of pontoon bridges. Dur- 
ing the construction of these bridges, by means of 
which the heights overlooking the Meuse were reach 
and stormed, this officer remained constantly at 
the bridges under heavy fire, directing the work 
with the highest courage and technical skill. Home 
address not given. 

JAGER, HOLGER Corpora 

Company A, lOlst Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action north of Verdun, France, October 
27, 1918. Corporal Jager continued to carry mes- 
sages after being wounded in the back by a machine- 
gun bullet, until he was again wounded by a burst- 
ing shell so seriously that his evacuation was neces- 
sary. Home address, Mrs. Dagne Jager, mother, 
12 Tileston Street, Boston, Mass. 

JAMES, BENJAMIN . . . First Sergeant 
Battery A, 101st Field Artillery. Durung the 
action of April 21, 1918, when a shell struck the 
gunpit of a battery, although seriously wounded in 
the chest and legs by fragments, he immediately 
obtained stretchers for the other men, doing every- 
thing possible for their comfort until he fell. He 
declined medical attention until all others had been 
looked after, setting a splendid example of self-sacri- 
fice. Home address, Charles L. James, father, 52 
Brown Street, Brookline, Mass. 

JAMES, DARL S Captain 

110th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Baulny, Meuse, France, September 29- 
30, 1918. Although severely wounded within a few 
moments from the start of the engagement, he re- 
fused to be evacuated, but remained in command of 
his company and in addition, throughout the day, 
assisted in reorganizing scattered elements. On 
September 30, during two counterattacks, he super- 
vised the resistance of his sector in spite of his weak- 
ened condition, and continually inspired his com- 
mand, by his disregard of machine-gun and artillery 
fire. Home address, Mrs. Darl S. James, wife, 1233 
Granville Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

JAMES, JESSE A Sergeant 

Company L, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Les Evaux, France, July 13, 
1918. After many attempts to get patrols across 
the Marne had failed, Sergeant James alone swam 
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containing two of his comrades was drawn across, 
without attracting the attention of the enemy. 
Home address, Mrs. Nanny Pettijohn, mother, Oak- 
1 and, Okla. 

JAMES, JOSEPH Private 

Headquarters Company, 368th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, 
France, September 30, 1918. Private James went to 
the aid of a wounded companion under very severe 
machine-gun and artillery fire and brought him to 
cover. He stayed with the wounded man, giving 
him all possible aid until assistance came, when he 
returned to his place with the platoon. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Martha James, mother, 1622 North Al- 
der Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

JAMISON, ROLAND R. • . • _. ^, ^ 
Pharmacist s Mate (First Class) 

Deceased. U. S. N. Attached to 1st Battalion, 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4-5, 
1918. Regardless of his personal danger, he repeat- 
edly exposed himself to machine-gun and shell fire to 
give first aid to the wounded in the open. Next of 
kin, Edward W. Jamison, father, R. F. D. 2, Box 
45, Cross Timbers, Mo. 

JANKOWSKI, JAN . . . Supply Sergeant 
Company G, 9th Infantry. Near Vaux, July 1, 
1918, he entered a dugout, killing two and capturing 
three of the enemy single-handed. Home address, 
Walter Kazski, friend, 4524 Fulton Street, Chi- 
cago, 111. 

JANSEN, LOUIS B. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Epinon, France, September 
26, 1918. When the advance of his battalion was 
held up by an enemy machine-gun nest. Lieutenant 
Jansen, accompanied by a soldier, crossed the enemy 
wire, took the position, killed one of the enemy and 
captured four prisoners and two machine-guna. 
Next of kin, Joseph Jansen, 6130 South Lafiin 
Street, Chicago, 111. 

JANSSEN, MARTIN J Sergeant 

Company A, 335th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fhrey, France, September 
12, 1918. Coming up in the rear of two platoons of 
a battalion of the first line. Sergeant Janssen, be- 
longing to another battalion, noticed the two pla- 
toons were held up by machine-gun fire from the 
front and flank and appeared to be without a leader. 
Fearlessly exposing himself, he ran from one end of 
the line to the other urging the men forward until 
both platoons had moved across a small guUy out 
of danger from the machine-gun fire. His braverj^ 
and leadership thus prevented the interruption of 
the advance of the entire first Une. Home address, 
George Janssen, brother, Rushville, Neb. 

JANSSEN, ROLLA Corporal 

1st Battalion, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
October 3, 1918. While acting as a battalion run- 
ner. Corporal Janssen carried a message through a 
heavy barrage, and, although wounded, succeeded 
in returning with an answer. After his wound had 
been dressed, he remained on duty throughout the 
engagement. Home address, Mrs. L. A. Janssen, 
Ashley, lU. 

JARDINE, DAVID F. . . First Sergeant 

Company I, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois D'Aigremont, France, 
July 15-26, 1918. When the platoon commander 
was killed. Sergeant Jardine was placed in command 
of a platoon and without regard for his personal 
safety, led it to the proper place through a violent 
barrage and successfully maintained the leadership 



of it throughout the battle. Home address, Edna 
Jardine, wife, 46 Brackenburg Street, Maiden, Mass. 

JARVI, EINO I Mechanic 

Company M, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 11- 
13, 1918. Mechanic Jarvi, runner for the 3d Battal- 
ion, 125th Infantry, during the taking and holding 
of the line near La Tuilerie Ferme, was engaged in 
carrying important messages crossing and recross- 
ing death valley, between HiU 258 and La Cote 
Dame Marie, the foremost part of the line held by 
the 3d Battalion. The valley was swept by ma- 
chine-gun fire, the terrain affording absolutely no 
protection, required a perilous dash of 500 yards 
across open ground before any cover was reached. 
It was only by display of supreme courage that im- 
portant messages reached the battalion. Home ad- 
dress, Henry Jarvi, father, Rudyard, Mich. 

JARVIS, HOMER S. . . . First Lieutenant 
11th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Septem- 
ber 27, 1918. Lieutenant Jarvis, with another 
officer and a soldier, using captured German Maxim 
guns, pushed forward to a heavily shelled area from 
which the infantry had withdrawn, and by their ac- 
curate and effective fire kept groups of the enemy 
from occupying advantageous positions. Maintain- 
ing fire superiority all afternoon. Lieutenant Jarvis 
withdrew from his dangerous position only when it 
became too dark to see. Home address, Mrs. Homer 
S. Jarvis, wife, 821 Elgin Street, Caldwell, Ohio. 

JAUSS, RAYMOND B. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
1918. After all means of liaison had failed. Lieu- 
tenant Jauss carried important messages to his ob- 
servation posts. He was killed by shell fire while 
visiting one of his observation stations near Cre- 
zancy. Next of kin, H. L. Jauss, father, 151 West 
Eightieth Street, New York City. 

JAWORSKI, FRANK Corporal 

Company F, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action west of Fismes, France, August 5, 
1918. Corporal Jaworski was a member of a small 
detachment of engineers which went out in advance 
of the front line of the infantry through an enemy 
barrage from 77-mni. guns and one-pounder guns to 
construct a footbridge over the River Vesle. As 
soon as their operations were discovered machine- 
gun fire was opened up on them, but, undaunted, 
the party continued at work, removing the German 
wire entanglements and completing a bridge which 
was of great value in subsequent operations. Home 
address, Mrs. Mary Jaworski, mother. Fourth 
Place, West Hammond, 111. 

JEFFERS, JOHN N. . . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action over the region of Romagne, 
France, October 6, 1918. While on patrol Lieuten- 
ant Jeffers encountered ten enemy machines (Fok- 
ker type) at an altitude of 2,000 feet. Despite nu- 
merical superiority and by a display of remarkable 
courage and skillful maneuvering, he separated one 
of the planes from the formation, and after a brief 
encounter drove it down in flames. Home address, 
Mrs. C. A. Jefiers, 379 Witmer Street, Los Angeles, 
Cahf. 

JEFFERS, LAMAR Captain 

326th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action neat St. Juvin, France, October 11, 1918. On 
the night of October 10-11 Captain Jeffers recon- 
noitered a badly damaged bridge, and early in the 
morning of the 1 1th he supervised its repair, being 
continuously under an intense machine-gun fire. 
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over this bridge and across an open and level terrain, 
where all of his officers and almost two-thirds of his 
men became casualties and he himself was seriously 
wounded. He continued to lead his company for- 
ward until he fell, shot through the jaw with a 
machine-gun bullet. Home addre.ss, Mrs. Lamar 
Jeffers, wife, Anniston, Ala. 

JEFFERSON, ALBERT K. . First Lieutenant 
Company C, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. 
After being severely wounded in the breast and 
shoulder from shell fire, he continued with and com- 
manded his platoon until its final objective was 
reached and its consolidation was completed. Home 
address, Ernest S. Jefferson, brother, 1011 Home 
Avenue, Oak Park, 111. 

JEFFERY, JANE .... Red Cross Nurse 
American Red Cross Hospital No. 107. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Jouy-sur-Morin 
(Seine-et-Marne) , France, July 15, 1918. While 
she was on duty at American Red Cross Hospital 
No. 107, Miss Jeffery was severely wounded by an 
exploding bomb during an air raid. She showed 
utter disregard for her own safety by refusing to 
leave her post, though suffering great pain from her 
wounds. Her courageous attitude and devotion to 
the task of helping others was inspiring to all of her 
associates. Home address, Mrs. Charles Jeffery, 
mother, 40 St. Phillips James' Road, Newmarket, 
Cambridgeshire, England. 

JEFFORDS, PAUL Corporal 

Deceased. Company A, 137th Infantry. After 
gallantly leading a section of the line in an advance, 
Corporal Jeffords was wounded in several places by 
machine-gun bullets, while he was taking position 
for the squad, but he refused medical attention and 
continued to display unusual fortitude until he died 
several minutes later. Next of kin, Mrs. Ella E. Jef- 
fords, mother, 736 Qviind Boulevard, Kansas 
City, Kan. 

JEFFREY, ROBERT E Corporal 

Headquarters Cornpany, 110th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Apremont, France, 
September 29, 1918. Corporal Jeffrey was a mem- 
ber of a section operating 37-mm. guns which waa 
attacked by the enemy. After removing the guns to 
safety he learned that the officer commanding the 
section had been captured, whereupon he organized 
a party of five, attacked the enemy's patrol, num- 
bering 35, and succeeded in delivering the captured 
officer, killing 15 of the enemy and personally cap- 
turing two. Later in the same evening, in entire dis- 
regard for his own safety. Corporal Jeffrey assisted a 
sergeant in organizing 75 men for a counterattack, 
which they launched in the face of heavy fire at 
close range, driving the enemy back for more than a 
kilometer. Home address, Joseph Jeffrey, father, 
Sagamore, Pa. 

JENKINS, JAMES T Sergeant 

Company G, 317th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Nantillois, France, October 5, 
1918. Patrolling by himself, in front of the line. 
Sergeant Jenkins came upon a machine-gun em- 
placement manned by a German officer and three 
men. He wounded the officer and one soldier by 
rifle fire, captured the other two men, and took them 
with the machine-gun to the rear. Home address, 
B. J. Jenkins, father. Box 367, Buena Vista, Va. 

JENKINS, MATHEW Sergeant 

Company F, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action September 20, 1918. He was in 
command of a detachment and was ordered to at- 
tack the German line. After rescuing, under fire, a 
wounded comrade, he charged with his detachment, 
took a fortified tunnel, and, though far in advance of 



our lines and without rations and ammunition, held 
the position for more than 36 hours, until relieved, 
malung use of captured guns and ammunition to 
repel the counterattacks made upon him. Home 
address, Luke Turter, friend, 8 East Forty-second 
Street, Chicago, 111. 

JENKINS, PAUL B Sergeant 

Deceased. Headquarters Company, 315th Infan- 
try. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Gibercy, France, November 11, 1918. While in- 
stalling a telephone line, his re^ment started an at- 
tack. The enemy responded with a terrific barrage 
and before the communication was completed Ser- 
geant Jenkins was in the midst of a heavy encounter. 
Bravely he remained at his post, endeavoring to es- 
tablish telephone service, but was instantly killed by 
shell fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Eunice G. Strother, 
sister, Franklinton, Granville County, N. C. 

JENKINS, WADE H. . . Private (First Class) 
Machine Gun Company, 357th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Marie Farm, 
France, September 14, 1918. He volunteered to go 
forward with three other soldiers to reduce two ma- 
chine-gun nests, which successively held up our ad- 
vance. Crawling forward under heavy fire, he 
showed marked personal bravery, attacking and 
killing occupants of the enemy emplacements. 
Home address, Macy C. Jenkins, father, Orlando, 
Okla. 

JENKINS, WESTON C Captain 

307th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion in the forest of Argonne, France, October 5, 
1918. He commanded the second battalion of his 
regiment with conspicuous gallantry. With utter 
disregard for his own safety, he continued through- 
out the action to direct his troops personally, mov- 
ing about from place to place under heavy artillery 
and machine-gun fire. Exposing himself to the hos- 
tile fire, he encouraged his men in their efforts to 
break through the enemy's line and succeeded in 
maintaining their aggressive spirit by his personal 
example of fearlessness. Home address, Mrs. Wes- 
ton C. Jenkins, wife, 208 West Thomas Street, 
Rome, N. Y. 

JENKS, DEAN N. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Fossoy, France, July 16, 1918. 
Lieutenant Jenks fearlessly led his company in an 
attack under a heavy bombardment, encouraging 
his men by his example. He was killed by shell fire 
while in the performance of this act. Next of kin, 
Mrs. D. N. Jenks, 2454 Argyle Place, Denver, Colo. 

JENNART, LEON Bugler 

Deceased. Battery E, 119th Field Artillery. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Badricourt, 
Alsace, July 12, 1918. As Bugler Jennart was re- 
turning from a reconnaissance with his battery 
commander, under heavy artillery fire, a shell struck 
between them, mortally wounding the officer and 
throwing Bugler Jennart from his horse, which was 
killed. Although he was himself seriously wounded, 
this soldier crawled across the road to the assistance 
of his captain, and, just before he reached the lat- 
ter's side, was instantly killed by another bursting 
shell. Next of kin. Miss Anna Jennart, Spring 
City, Pa. 

JENNINGS, EDGAR A. . . First Lieutenant 
125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cierges, France, July 31, 1918. He dis- 
played marked bravery during an attack by his 
company, and when liaison with adjoining units had 
been lost, volunteered repeatedly for dangerous 
missions, he being a sergeant at the time. He ex- 
posed himself in the open to enemy machine-gun fire 
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company after heavy casualties had been sustained. 
Home address, Mrs. Lillian E. Jennings, 712 
FrankUn Street, Lynchburg, Va. 

JENNISON. CHARLES S • • • , ^, , 

Pharmacist 8 Mate (Second Class) 

U. S. N., attached to 2d Battalion, 5th Regiment, 
U S M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4-6, 1918. 
Pharmacist's Mate Jennison worked fearlessly and 
efficiently at caring for the wounded in an advanced 
dressing station, exposed to heavy shell and rifle 
fire. He was wounded when a shell struck and partly 
wrecked his aid station, but he refused to be evacu- 
ated and continued at his post for 48 hours. Home 
address, Joseph B. Webster, Malone, N. Y. 

JENSEN. INGEMANN Private 

Machine-Gun Company, 132d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary herosim in action near Bois de Fais, 
France, October 9, 1918. In the action in the Bois 
de Fais, on October 9, Private Jensen was wounded, 
but returned to the line as soon as he had his wound 
dressed. He was wounded the second time and sent 
to the first-aid station, where he was ordered to the 
rear, but, instead returned to the hne, where he was 
wounded for the third time and carried to the rear on 
a stretcher. Home address, Charles Jensen, brother, 
3712 Eddy Street, Chicago, 111. 

JENSEN, OTTO Private 

Company E, 30.5th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. When his company had suffered 
heavy casualties and had been withdrawn. Private 
Jensen went out with another soldier in advance of 
our lines, under machine-gun fire, to rescue the 
wounded. In attempting this hazardous mission, 
he was seriously wounded. Home address, Kar- 
sten Jensen, father, Nykobuig Mors, Denmark. 

JERABEK, JERRY J Corporal 

Company A, 121st Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in Romagne Woods, 
France, October 14, 1918. Passing through heavy 
fire and through wire entanglements, he led his sec- 
tion to a position 500 meters in advance of the in- 
fantry, where he set up his guns and effectively cov- 
ered the advance. He showed marked bravery and 
skill in leading his men, capturing 22 prisoners 
without sustaining a casualty. Home address, 
Frank Jerabek, Sr., Kewaunee, Wis. 

JERMAISON, AXEL Private 

Company K, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 27, 
1918. Private Jermaison was so seriously wounded 
that he could not operate his automatic rifle, but 
refused to be evacuated and continued with the rifle 
taking the place of first loader. Becoming very 
weak from the loss of blood, he was ordered to the 
rear by his platoon commander, but on his way back 
picked up a rifle and continued in the fight until the 
enemy had been driven back. Home address, G. O. 
Amodt, friend, R. F. D., Alexander, N. D. 

JERRY. BARNEY Corporal 

Company F, 322d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grimaucourt, France, No- 
vember 10, 1918. While acting as scout 400 yards 
in advance of his company, Corporal Jerry opened 
fire on ten Germans advancing in front of his posi- 
tion, killing two. wounding one. and causing the rest 
to retreat. Home address, Mrs. Nettie May Jerry, 
wife, Bigfoot Branch, Memphis, Tenn. 

JERVEY, F. J Captain 

4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism inac- 
tion near Les Franquettes Farm, France. July 23, 
1918. Although wounded five times when his com- 
pany was suddenly fired upon by macliine-guns 



while crossing an open field. Captain Jervey re- 
mained in command of his company until he be- 
came unconscious. Home address. Mrs. Frank J, 
Jervey, mother, 7 Pitt Street, Charleston, S. C. 

JERVEY, THOMAS M. . . First Lieutenant 
Ordnance, 1st Army Observation Group. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Longuyon, 
France. Assigned to the 1st Army Observation 
Group, Air Service, armament officer. Lieutenant 
Jervey volunteered as observer on a photographic 
mission from Ontedy to Longuyon. 25 kilometers 
into the enemy lines. In combat with 14 enemy air- 
craft which followed, one enemy aircraft was des- 
troyed. Lieutenant Jervey, regardless of the fact 
that his plane was badly shot up, and that his hands 
were badly frozen, continued on the mission, return- 
ing only upon its successful conclusion. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Frank J. Jervey, mother, 7 Pitt Street, 
Charleston, S. C. 

JEWETT, HENRY C Colonel 

316th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
action during the Argonne-Meuse offensive, Sei>- 
tember 26-Ootober 4, 1918. Assigned to the com- 
mand of an infantry brigade, he was directed to go 
forward, find his brigade, and consoUdate his regi- 
ments, which had become separated. He crossed 
territory under terrific fire and palled his rear regi- 
ment to the aid of the regiment in the front, which 
was seriously engaged, thereafter commanding the 
movements of both regiments in a highly creditable 
manner. Home address, Mrs. Henry C. Jewett, 
wife, 1235 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, 
Washington, D. C. 

JILLSON, HOWARD D Private 

Company F, 309th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in Bois de Hailbat, northeast of 
Jaulny, France, September 17, 1918. Although suf- 
fering from illness, he volunteered as runner, and 
repeatedly carried messages across heavily shelled 
areas, displaying the greatest courage and coolness. 
Home address, Mrs. Jane Jillson, mother. Youngs- 
town, N. Y. 

JOBES, LESLIE J. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 8, 
1918. Lieutenant Jobes, while in command of his 
platoon during an engagement of the 29th Division, 
Verdun sector, displayed exceptional bravery, dis- 
regarding his own safety and encouraging his men, 
both by words and action. While leading his pla- 
toon in an attack on a machine-gun nest he was in- 
stantly killed, but the attack begun by him contin- 
ued and resulted in the machine-gun nests being 
captured. Next of kin, Mrs. M. C. Jobes, 1309 
Bloomfield Street, Hoboken, N. J. 

JOE, COLIN B Sergeant 

Company K, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, 
November 1 and November 5. 1918. With com- 
plete disregard of his own danger, he went forward 
alone, when the advance was held up by two ma- 
chine-gun nests, and. single-handed, reduced these 
positions, capturing nine prisoners. Later, he 
single-handed attacked the crews of three machine 
guns, being severely wounded in this action. Home 
address, Mrs. CoUn B. Joe, Milton, Mass. 

JOERGER, CARL F Private 

Company M, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France. October 
24, 1918. Leaving his dugout, Private Joerger vol- 
untarily crawled across a machine-gun swept area 
to the aid of two wounded comrades While per- 
forming this heroic task he was seriously wounded. 
Home address, Mrs. Freda Joerger, Leonardo, N. J. 



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JOHANSON, CARL I. . . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company B, 306th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heioism in action in the Forest of 
Argonne, France, September 27, 1918. Private 
Johanson displayed exceptional bravery in volun- 
teering to cut the enemy s wire and thereby make 
it possible for his company to advance upon the 
enemy. In performing this invaluable service ho 
repeatedly exposed himself to heavy fire from 
enemy machine guns and was severely wounded. 
Home address, Miss Emily Corcoran, friend, 306 
West Seventy-second Street, New York City. 

JOHNS, LATIMER A. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 122d Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, Sep- 
tember 13, 1918. Lieutenant Johns was in command 
of a platoon in support of an assaulting battalion of 
infantry. During the attack he went far ahead of 
the infantry to establish an observation post, where 
he directed fire from his guns, thereby rendering 
valuable assistance to the advancing battalion. After 
several attempts, he went through a heavy enemy 
barrage and enfilading machine-gun fire, but when 
returning to his post he was killed . Next of kin. Miss 
Elsie Johns, sister, Randolph, Wis. 

JOHNS, SAMUEL H Private 

Company I^, 372d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bussy Farm, France, SepH 
tember 28, 1918. After several other runners had 
been killed or wounded, he volunteered to carry a 
message over fields swept by heavy machine-gun 
fire and artillery bombardment. He succeeded in 
delivering the message, but was severely wounded 
while on the return trip. Home address, Samuel 
Johns, father, Needham, Mass. 

JOHNSON, ABE Private 

Company G, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 1918. This soldier volunteered to accom- 
pany a party whose mission was to bombard a hos- 
tile machine-gun emplacement. Under heavy shell 
fire he approached to within 30 feet of the emplace- 
ment, when he was fired upon through loopholes in 
a stone wall. Working his way behind the wall, 
Private Johnson enfiladed the enemy with rifle fire 
and effected their capture, with the machine-gun. 
Home address, Louis Johnson, father, 98 Dikeman 
Street, Waterbury, Conn. 

JOHNSON, ALGOT Private 

Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, August 
26, 1918. Under heavy fire from the enemy. Private 
Johnson, accompanied by one man, crossed the 
Vesle River and silenced a machine-gun, which was 
causing heavy casualties in his company. They 
killed one gunner and wounded the other. Home 
address, Oswald Johnson, brother, 515 East 184th 
Street, New York City. 

JOHNSON, ALVA LEE .... Corporal 
Company G, 5th Ammunition Train. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Septsarges, France, 
October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell struck 
some pyrotechnics stored in the ammunition dump 
of his organization. Corporal Johnson directed and 
assisted in the removal of inflammable material and 
placing the fire under control. Through his coolness 
and courage the destruction of a large quantity of 
nearby ammunition was avoided. Home address, 
Mrs. L. J. Johnson, mother, 1300 Mavoffin Avenue, 
El Paso, Texas. 

JOHNSON, ARTHUR Private 

Headquarters Company, 370th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Mont-de- 
Sanges, France, September 30, 1918. Acting as 
ammunition carrier. Private Johnson received a 



painful injury in the back from a shell fragment. 
While engaged in carrying ammunition he found a 
wounded man in an exposed position and, regardless 
of his own wound, carried the man under heavy shell 
fire to the first-aid station, a distance of more than a 
kilometer, returning to his work immediately after- 
wards. Home address, Ruf us Watkins, friend. New- 
comer, Pa. 

JOHNSON, BRAINARD W. Private (First Class) 
Sanitary Detachment, 116th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France. 
Private Johnson repeatedly exposed himself to 
heavy machine-gun fire in giving first-aid to the 
wounded and carrying them to the rear. Through 
his devotion to duty and disregard of danger many 
lives were saved. Home address, Mrs. A. V. 
Johnson, mother, 771 Marshall Avehue, Roanoke, 
Va. 

JOHNSON, CHARLES B. Jr. . . . Sergeant 
Battery A, 101st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action north of Chateau-Thierry, 
France, July 19, 1918. While his battery position 
was under shell fire and its ammunition dump had 
been hit and shells were exploding in it and the crew 
was ordered to leave Sergeant Johnson remained, 
put out three fires in the dump, and afterwards, 
under heavy fire, searched for and brought wounded 
to shelter. Home address, C. Berkeley Johnson, 
father. Concord, Mass. 

JOHNSON, CHRISTIAN A 

Private (First Class) 

Headquarters Company, 106th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
France, September 27, 1918. When a strong force 
of the enemy had cut off his company from the ad- 
vance units of our troops, Private Johnson volun- 
teered to accompany two officers on a hazardous 
patrol to ascertain the exact location of the enemy 
and our advance troops. They came under terrific 
enemy fire, by which one of the officers was killed, 
but Private Johnson continued forward until he 
was completely surrounded by the enemy. He 
succeeded in working his way back and made his 
report, which was of great value in meeting the cri- 
tical situation. Home address. Christian Johnson, 
father. Rapid City, Mich. 

JOHNSON, GILLIS A. . . Second Lieutenant 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
4, 1918. Lieutenant Johnson volunteered and led 
an attack upon enemy machine-gun positions under 
intense machine-gun fire and artillery barrage, and 
although severely wounded in the leg, succeeded in 
cleaning out several machine-gun nests, capturing 
guns and a number of prisoners. Home address, 
Mrs. M. Johnson, mother, 1000 North Lake Street, 
Fort Worth, Texas. 

JOHNSON, GUSTAVE H. . . . Corporal 
Battery C, 305th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Chery Chartereuve, 
France, August 16, 1918. Corporal Johnson assist- 
ed Lieutenant Robinson in rescuing the body of an 
ofiBcer from a burning ammunition dump which was 
under fire. Home address, Mrs. Pella Johnson, 
mother, 128 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

JOHNSON, HANNING G. . . . Sergeant 
Battery B, 151st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Suippes, France, July 15, 
1918. He remained in command of his gun section 
throughout the entire day, after having been severe- 
ly wounded. Home address, P. G. Johnson, father, 
3300 ElUott Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn. 

JOHNSON, HAROLD R Private 

Headquarters Company, 102d Keld Artillery 



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For exceptional bravery and devotion to duty on 
April 20, 1918, when, although wounded in the arm 
and leg, he continued, while under heavy shell fire, 
to repair the telephone lines, and succeeded in re- 
establishing communication. Home address, O. R. 
Johnson, father, 170 Reynolds Avenue, Providence, 
R.I. 

JOHNSON, HENRY . . Private (First Class) 
Company G, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. After his platoon had been halted by 
unusually heavy fire from machine-gun nests. Pri- 
vate Johnson made his way forward and by the 
effective use of hand grenades killed the occupants 
of the nest and made possible the continuance of 
the advance. Home address, Harvey G. Johnson, 
father, Creston, Tenn. 

JOHNSON, MELVIN B Corporal 

Deceased. Company M, 127th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, 
France, October 14, 1918. When his battalion was 
held up after suffering heavy casualties from flank- 
ing machine-gun fire, he went out alone with an 
automatic rifle, to a position 250 yards in advance 
of our lines, and, although subjected to intense fire 
from three directions, operated his gun and so neu- 
tralized the enemy fire while his battalion reformed. 
He was killed on this mission, undertaken on his 
own initiative. Next of kin, Mrs. Oliva Johnson, 
mother, Clearbrook, Minn. 

JOHNSON. OSCAR E. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company C, 325th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
France, October 14-15, 1918. In utter disregard for 
his own safety, Private Johnson repeatedly carried 
messages through heavy fire until he received 
wounds which later caused his death. Next of kin, 
John Carlson, uncle, 117 South Main Street, 
Jamestown, N. Y. 

JOHNSON, OSCAR E. . Private (First Class) 
Company B, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
1918. Private Johnson volunteered and went to the 
rescue of his platoon commander who had been 
woimded and was lying in a very dangerous posi- 
tion, subjected to heavy machine-guii and shell fire. 
He succeeded in carrying the officer to a place of 
safety. Home address, Mrs. Anna Johnaon, mother, 
248 East Avenue, Norwalk, Conn. 

JOHNSON, PAUL Private 

Company M, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 14, 
1918. When the battalion was held up by heavy 
machine-gun fire, he volunteered to go forward 250 
yards and help in estabUshing a position to neutral- 
ize the enemy fire. Although wounded, he remain- 
ed at his post for seven hours, under heavy fire till 
the enemy position was taken by assault. Home 
address, Mrs. A. J. Johnson, 523 McDonald Street, 
Oconto, Wis. 

JOHNSON, REGINALD Cook 

Company B, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
29-October 1, 1918. Under heavy shell fire, and 
badly wounded, he constantly assisted for three 
days in cooking for an entire battalion in the front 
line. Home address, Lewis Johnson, friend, 6110 
Forty-fifth Street, Tacoma, Wash. 

JOHNSON, REUBEN L. . Private (First Class) 
Company B, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Bois de BrieuUes, France, 
September 28, 1918. Although he had been pain- 
fully wounded in the back by a bursting shell. 
Private Johnson continued to perform his duties 



as a runner under heavy artillery and machine-gun 
fire, thereby enabling his compnay commander to 
maintain control of the company. He remained 
on duty until late in the night when he was ordered 
to the dressing station. Home address, Charles 
E. Johnson, father, 219E. Orleans Street, Paxton, 
111. 

JOHNSON, RICHARD .... Sergeant 
Deceased. Company E, 127th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
France, July 29, 1918. Coming unexpectedly upon 
a German machine gun, he threw himself upon it 
as it started firing, being himself killed, but pre- 
venting any casualties among the members of his 
own platoon, the enemy gunners being made prison- 
ers. Next of kin, Mrs. Sophie Swanson, mother, 
1416 Birch Street, Eau Claire. Wis. 

JOHNSON, ROYAL C. . . First Lieutenant 
313th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Montfaucon, France, September 26-27, 
1918. Lieutenant Johnson constantly exposed 
himself to the enemy fire during the action at Mont- 
faucon, setting an example to his men by his fear- 
lessness. When severely wounded by shell fire, he 
assisted two wounded men of his company to the 
rear and refused to occupy space in the ambulance 
until these men had been provided for. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Royal C. Johnson, care of Hon. R. C. 
Johnson, Washington. D. C. 

JOHNSON. SAMUEL M Major 

372d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Bussy Farm. France, September 28, 1918. 
He led his battalion with exceptional bravery and 
judgment through a heavy enemy barrage in an at- 
tack on a strong hostile force on the plateau south 
of Bussy Farm, fearlessly exposing himself to point 
out enemy machine-gun positions. Having attain- 
ed his objective, he held his ground in spite of the 
fact that his command had been badly cut up and 
participated in the attack on the following day. 
In spite of the strong resistance, his battalion cap- 
tured a large number of guns, an ammunition dump, 
and valuable material. His fearlessness, energy, 
and leadership inspired his men to successful attack. 
Home address, Mrs. Edna Johnson, wife, Athens, 
Ohio. 

JOHNSTON, SCOTT M. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 
19, 1918. With a small detachment Lieutenant John- 
ston charged a machine-gun nest and captured a 
German gun which was inflicting severe losses on 
the American lines. Although seriously wounded, 
he stayed with his men until ordered to a dressing 
station by his company commander. Next of kin 
Mrs. Jennie J. Johnston, mother, 1457 Capital 
Avenue, St. Paul. Minn. 

JOHNSON. SILAS Sergeant 

Medical Detachment, 56th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the Puvenelle Sec- 
tor, France, November 3, 1918._ When the com- 
pany to which he was attached withdrew from their 
position and the medical personnel was ordered to 
find a place of safety. Sergeant Johnson refused to 
leave the wounded. He carried a seriously wound- 
ed ofiBcer one and a half kilometers through a heavy 
artillery barrage to the battalion aid station. Home 
address, Ole S. Johnson, Morris. 111. 

JOHNSON, SWAN E Sergeant 

Company B, 131st Infantry. _ For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, Aug- 
ust 9, 1918. His company having been held up by 
concentrated machine-gun and artillery fire. Ser- 
geant Johnson and another soldier went forward 
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which was protected from direct fire. Although he 
was badly wounded, Sergeant Johnson returned 
and led his company along this route, thereby en 
abhng the entire battalion to advance. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Katherine E. Johnson, mother, 7309 
Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

JOHNSON, WILBUR Private 

Battery C, 119th Field Artillery. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Les Pres Farm, 
France, August 9, 1918. When an enemy shell 
burst at the rear of the gun pit, wounding him and 
all the members of the gun crew except the chief 
of the section. Private Johnson concealed the fact 
that he had received two severe wounds in the back, 
after he had assisted in removing his wounded 
comrades. He then resumed his duties and con- 
tinued serving the piece for about ten minutes un- 
til he collapsed. Home address, Mrs. J. E. Johnson, 
mother, Trenton, Mich. 

JOHNSON, WILLIAM T Sergeant 

Company A, 318th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Fay, France, October 
5, 1918. While leading a patrol. Sergeant Johnson 
encountered terrific machine-gun fire, which forced 
him to order his patrol to cover. He then advanced 
alone, working his way to the nest which he destroy- 
ed, and allowed for the continuance of patrol. Lat- 
er the same day, he braved the perils of an extreme- 
ly heavy barrage to bring to safety a wounded com- 
rade who was lying 300 yards in advance of the 
lines. Home address, Mollie E. Johnson, mother, 
Waverly, Va. 

JOHNSTON, FRANK Corporal 

Company M, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, Octo- 
ber 8, 1918. After his company had been thrown 
into confusion by running into its own artillery 
barrage, he reorganized a large part of the company 
and continued the advance. His command was 
again separated by a barrage of enemy artillery fire, 
but he continued with that portion of the company 
left under his control until he was twice wounded 
and carried to the rear. Home address, Mrs. P. M. 
Johnston, mother, Denton, Texas. 

JOHNSTON, GEORGE W. . Private (First Class) 
Company A, 149th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, 
July 29 to August 1, 1918. When all the other run- 
ners were either wounded or exhausted, he main- 
tained haison by constantly carrying messages 
through zones swept by intense enemy fire. He 
often volunteered to assist stretcher bearers in re- 
moving wounded from the battle-field. Home ad- 
dress, David Johnston, father, 2967 North Fifteenth 
Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

JOHNSTON, HAMILTON. . Second Lieutenant 
38th Infantry. For extraordinary heroisrn in 
action near Launoy, France, July 15, 1918. Lieut- 
enant Johnson, with two soldiers, attacked a patrol 
of seven Germans who had captured four American 
soldiers, killed one of the Germans, and captured 
the others. Home address, Harold E. Johnston, 
uncle, 546 Third Avenue, North Troy, N. Y. 

JOHNSTON, HUGH Sergeant 

Company D, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
11, 1918. Voluntarily leaving shelter Sergeant 
Johnston crawled out into the open under heavy 
enemy fire to the aid of a wounded soldier. While 
administering first aid to the latter he was himself 
wounded, but he nevertheless attempted to carry 
his comrade to safety, and in so doing he received 
a second wound. Home address, James S. John- 
ston, brother. Forest City, Pa. 



JOHNSTON, JOSEPH H. . First Lieutenant 
Deceas-^d. 322d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism lu action at Beulay, France, October 15, 
1918. Lieutenant Johnston led a daylight patrol 
behind the German front line for the purpose of se- 
curing information as to the reported retreat of the 
enemy. Discovering an enemy machine gun, he led 
his men in an attempt to capture it, but when they 
were about twenty-five yards away, the gun opened 
fire and this officer was mortally wounded. Upon 
being pulled into a trench by members of the patrol, 
he manifested no anxiety concerning himself) but 
urged his men to continue their mission. Next of 
kin, Mrs. C. W. Johnston, mother. Chapel Hill, N. C. 

JOHNSTON, LOUIS E Corporal 

Machine Gun Company, 120th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Mazinghden, 
France, October 18-19, 1918. When his platoon be- 
came separated from the battaUon to which it was 
attached. Corporal Johnston proceeded under 
heavy shell fire along a road with which he was un- 
familiar and estabUshed liaison with his battalion. 
Home address, J. A. Johnston, father, Davidson, 
N. C. 

JOHNSTON, MERCER G. . . . Clergyman 
Y. M. C. A. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Verdun, France, October 27, 1918. After 
volunteering and going to the front line through 
heavy bombardment for the purpose of burying the 
dead. Dr. Johnston found the fitter service of the 
101st Infantry, badly disorsanized on account of 
heavy casualties and intense shelling. He im- 
mediately took charge of the litter bearers, reorgan- 
ized the service, took care of the slightly wounded 
himself, saw to the procuring and loading of am- 
bulances, and, although badly gassed and suffenng 
severely, refused to leave his post until all had been 
taken care of. Home address, Mrs. Katherine A. 
Johnston, wife, 513 Park Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 

JOHNSTON, WILLIAM H. . Major General 
91st Division. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion northwest of Verdun, France, September 27-30, 
1918. He repeatedly showed exceptional bravery 
during the Argonne-Meuse offensive, frequently 
visiting his front lines under heavy fire from enemy 
artillery, machine-guns, and snipers, displaying 
marked coolness and inspiring the members of his 
command with confidence and determination. 
Home address. Miss Genevieve Johnston, daughter, 
4141 West Pine Boulevard, St. Louis, Mo. 

JOINER, ARTHUR E Private 

Company A, 360th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Le Grand Carr6 Farm, 
France, November 1, 1918. Private Joiner, a bat- 
taUon runner, made four trips to his company 
through intense machine-gun fire. On the fourth 
trip he was severely wounded, but he continued to 
crawl along until he intercepted another runner and 
gave him the message. Home address, J. R. Joiner, 
father, Granbury, Texas. 

JOLLEY, THOMAS . . Private (First Class) 
Medical Detachment, 101st Field Artillery. On 
March 6, 1918, while the area in which he was locat- 
ed was being heavily shelled by the enemy, he show- 
ed extraordinary valor by leaving his dugout, pass- 
ing through 300 meters of heavy shell fire, and ren- 
dering aid to a wounded man at great risk of his own 
Ufe. Home address, Mrs. Agnes JoUey, mother, 294 
Wallgate Street, Wegan, Lancanshire, England. 

JONA, STEPHEN Corporal 

Company B, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 1918. During a barrage lasting two hours. 
Corporal Jona placed his men in the best shelter 
available, remaining in observation himself, and re- 



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fused to take cover. He organized a platoon of men 
who had become separated from their commands 
and led them forward under a heavy fire from ar- 
tillery, machine guns, and snipers. _ Throughout 
the engagement he was a source of inspiration to 
his men. Home address, Stephen Jona, father, 
185 Brown Street, Hartford. Conn. 

JONES, ALVEY . . Battalion Sergeant Major 
Headquarters Company, Motor Battalion, First 
Amnjunition Train. For extraordinary heroism 
in action at Beaumont, France, April 22, 1918. and 
at Missy aux Bois, France, July 23, 1918, Near 
Beaumont, Sergeant Major Jones displayed marked 
courage by refusing to be evacuated after being 
wounded remaining on duty under severe shell fire 
and preventing a traffic blockade. At Missy aux 
Boia, an enemy shell set fire to a pile of ammuni- 
tion, which he was salvaging. Disregarding danger, 
he managed to save a larger pile nearby, extinguish- 
ing the flames. Though he was slightly wounded, 
he continued his work until every box of ammu- 
nition was salvaged. Home address. Miss Hazel 
Simmons, friend, 101 Birmingham Avenue, Der- 
rick City, Pa. 

JONES, ARTHUR H. . . Second Lieutenant 
147th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action in the Toul sector, July 
16, 1918. Lieutenant Jones and four other pilots 
were attacked by nine German pursuit planes. 
Without hesitation he dived into the leader of the 
enemy formation, pouring machine-gun fire into 
him at 100 yards. After a quick and decisive com- 
bat the enemy leader fell out of control. He then 
attacked two of the other enemy planes, which were 
attacking him from the rear, and succeeded in 
driving them off. Home address, A. H. Jones, Hay- 
wood, Alameda County, CaUf. 

JONES. ARTHUR W Corporal 

Company A, 30th Engineers. While returning 
from the front lines on the morning of April 9, 1918, 
his platoon was subjected to a heavy shell fire, 
several of the men being killed or wounded, the bal- 
ance taking shelter nearby. Corporal Jones per- 
sisted in leaving his shelter and searching for 
wounded, several of whom be brought back in the 
nriidst of a barrage. He carried on the work in hero- 
ic manner for the benefit of his comrades and with 
disregard for his own personal safety. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Ehzabeth Jones, wife, 909 Twenty- 
Becond Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn. 

JONES, CHARLES E Corporal 

Company F, 318th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Ogons, France, Oc- 
tober 4-5, 1918. Making his way through a heavy 
barrage, he brought valuable information as to the 
enemy's position to his company commander. He 
then returned to the enemy's position showing ab- 
solute disregard for his own personal danger, and 
brought back two wounded men who had fallen 
there. Home address, Abraham L. Jones, father, 
600 North Seventh Street, Hopewell, Va. 

JONES, CLARENCE M Sergeant 

Company B, 112th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chatel Chehery, France, 
October 8, 1918. Ordered to clear Hill 244 of the 
enemy. Sergeant Jones led a patrol of seven men up 
a steep slope under enemy grenade fire by which 
four of his men were killed. Pushing on with the 
remaining three he silenced three machine-gun nests 
and twelve snipers, driving off the remainder of the 
Germans. He then sent one of his men back with a 
message and with the other two held the position 
for two hours until he was relieved. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Gertrude Jones, mother, 341 Lincoln 
Avenue, Meadville, Pa. 



JONES, CLAUDE V Corporal 

Company M, 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
tember 12, 1918. With the assistance of one other 
soldier. Corporal Jones attacked a machine-gun 
nest from the flank, and captured the gun, together 
with 11 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Victoria 
J. Jones, Clarita, Okla. 

JONES, CLINTON . . . Second Lieutenant 
Air Service, Pilot, 22d Aero Squadron. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. 
Georges, France, October 30, 1918. Lieutenant 
Jones, while attacking four enemy planes (Fokker 
type), was in turn attacked from above and obliged 
to dive through a formation of 15 planes (Fokker 
type). His plane was riddled with bullets, but he 
managed to destroy one of the enemy machines. 
For the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Mihiel, France, October 18, 1918, 
Lieutenant Jones is awarded an oak-leaf cluster to 
be worn with the distinguished-service cross: Ho 
was a member of a patrol which succeeded in hedg- 
ing in a fast enemy biplace plane. Approaching the 
enemy plane. Lieutenant Jones signaled the enemy 
to give up and land. The reply was a burst of ma- 
chine-gun fire, which cut his wind shield and set fire 
to his plane. He then closed in and shot the Ger- 
man pilot and sent the plane crashing to the ground. 
He landed in his own plane and extinguished the 
flames. Home address, Mrs. Clinton Jones, moth- 
er, 2617 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, Calif. 

JONES, DANIEL L Sergeant 

Deceased. Headquarters Company, 110th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Baslieux, France, September 6, 1918. In com- 
mand of a detachment of signal men in the crossing 
of the Vesle River, Sergeant Jones was severely 
gassed while transmitting an important message to 
the rear. He, however, continued with his message 
the entire distance to the Regimental Headquart- 
ers, where he arrived exhausted and suffering severe- 
ly from burns and gas inhalation. Although tagged 
at the dressing station for evacuation, he refused to 
be evacuated and returned to the front line, later 
bringing three other men blinded by gas to the rear. 
Sergeant Jones subsequently died from the injuries 
received. Next of kin, Mrs. Daniel L. Jones, wife, 
Latrobe, Pa. 

JONES, ECMAN T Sergeant 

Company E, 26th Infantry. After being wound- 
ed on July 19, 1918, near Soissons, France, he re- 
fused to be evacuated, led his platoon in attack, and 
continued fighting until incapacitated by a second 
severe wound. Home address, Mrs. Oliver Jones, 
Ottawa, Kans. 

JONES, GEORGE W. . . First Lieutenant 
102d Field Artillery. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action in the Ravine de Bois de Caures, 
France, October 31, 1918. Though himself pain- 
fully wounded by a bursting shell when his battery 
position was heavily bombarded by the enemy. 
Lieutenant Jones immediately directed the work of 
rescuing wounded men from demolished dugouts 
and evacuating them to the rear. Having finished 
this work he at once reorganized his battery and 
carried out orders for immediate fire on the enemy. 
Home address, William E. Jones, father, 35 Provid- 
ence Street, Worcester, Mass. 

JONES, HARRY Corporal 

Company G, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, October 
8, 1918. He showed extraordinary personal bravery 
when his platoon was held up by fire from a machine 
gun emplacement. Crawling forward alone from 
his own Unes, he worked his way to the flank of the 
enemy position and then rushed it, bayoneting one 



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German and taking two prisoners. His action en- 
abled his platoon to advance at once. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Grace Jones, wife, 823 Addison Street, 
Chicago, 111. 

JONES, HENRY L Corporal 

Battery D, 109th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near La Chene Tondu, 
France, October 4, 1918. He left an observation 
post and, exposing himself to intense artillery and 
machine-gun fire, dressed the wounds of an officer 
who had fallen in the open; then, with the aid of 
another soldier, he carried the wounded officer to a 
dressing station. His action saved the life of the 
officer. Home address, Lawrence B. Jones, father, 
39 North Franklin Street, WilkesBarre, Pa. 

JONES, HERBERT J. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 6th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Coulemelle, France, July 
4, 1918. During a heavy enemy bombardment, 
he exposed himself fearlessly to go to the a.ssistance 
of a wounded soldier, being killed by shell fire while 
engaged in this heroic action. Next of kin. Judge 
Joseph E. Jones, Dresden, Tenn. 

JONES, JAMES T Corporal 

Deceased. Company C, 117th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, Bel- 
gium, July 24, 1918. Corporal Jones was in charge 
of a detached automatic rifle post, heavily bom- 
barded by the enemy. Two of his men were killed 
by shell fire, two others and he himself seriously 
wounded. Though it was his first experience under 
fire, he exhibited unhesitating devotion to duty by 
remaining at his post. Sending for assistance, he 
reorganized his position, and gave aid and comfort 
to the wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. J. D. Jones, 
1505 East Fifth Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. 

JONES, LEROY . . . Private (First Class) 
Company E, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 8, 
1918. While his platoon was being held up by ma- 
ohine-gun fire. Private Jones voluntarily left his 

Eosition and, crawling through intense machine-gun 
re, he single-handed captured two machine guns, 
killing four of the enemy and taking both crews. 
Home address, Mrs. Emily E. Jones, wife, 28 Kemp- 
mere Road, Wilmington, Del. 

JONES, SANDEY E Corporal 

Company C, 371st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Champagne, France, Septem- 
ber 28-29, 1918. Corporal Jones was engaged as 
company clerk and was left behind to care for the 
company records. When he learned that all the 
company officers had become casualties, he immed- 
iately went forward, and, collecting the scattered 
elements of the company, reorganized them under 
most trying and difficult conditions. Home ad- 
dress, J. E. Jones, father, Sumter, S. C. 

JONES, THOMAS EDWARD First Lieutenant 
Medical Corps, 368th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Binar\alle, France, Sep- 
tember 27, 1918. Lieutenant Jones went into an 
open area subjected to direct machine-gun fire to 
care for a wounded soldier who was being carried by 
another officer. While dressing the wounded run- 
ner, a machine-gun bullet passed between his arms 
and his chest and a man was killed within a few 
yards of him. Home address, Mrs. Leonie Jones, 
wife, 509 O Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. 

JONES, WILBUR Wagoner 

Supply Company, 166th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Charlons-sur- 
Marne, France, July 15, 1918. During the great 
German artillery bombardment of July 15, Wagon- 
er Jones was driving a ration cart to the front lines 



when he was caught in the heavy bombardment. 
Both his mules were killed and he was blown from 
his seat by a shell explosion, the same shell killing a 
comrade on the cart ahead of him. Catching a 
stray mule and borrowing another, he returned 
with his comrade to the company, after which he 
delivered his rations. After his team became 
frightened and ran away, he remained in the fight 
throughout the attack of the day. While delivering 
rations he was wounded, but he completed his task 
before he would allow his wound to be dressed. 
Home address, Ernest Jones, father, 725 East Mc- 
Millan Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

JONES, WILLIAM Sergeant 

Company G, ISlst Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bethincourt, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918. Upon his own initiative Sergeant 
Jones advanced under concentrated rifle and ma- 
chine-gun fire, which was holding up his platoon, 
and put out of action a nest of light machine guns 
on the flank, thereby permitting the platoon to con- 
tinue forward. Home address, Mrs. William Jones, 
829 South Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, 111. 

JONES, WILLIAM Corporal 

Company I, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Baussant, France, Sep*- 
tember 12, 1918. When his platoon came under 
heavy fire from a machine-gun nest on its flank, 
Corporal Jones took part of his squad, surrounded 
the nest, and captured the gun and crew. Home ad- 
dress, Josiah Jones, father, R. F. D. 3, Newark, 
Ohio. 

JONES, WILLIAM F Private 

Medical Detachment, 118th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Brancourt, 
France, October 7, 1918. In the face of heavy en- 
emy fire. Private Jones, together with three other 
stretcher bearers, advanced before our front line 
and brought back to shelter a wounded Australian 
officer. Home address, Joe E. Jones, father, Abbe- 
ville, S. C. 

JORDAN, CHARLES Private 

Deceased. Company H, 119th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. He repeatedly ex- 
posed himself to enemy fire to save his comrades, 
going forward in advance of our lines to attack ma- 
chine-gun nests. After reducing one enemy nest 
with rifle grenades, he proceeded to attack another, 
and, while so doing, was killed by enemy snipers. 
Next of kin, George W. Jordan, father, Coolumee, 
N. C. 

JORDAN, CLIFFORD M Private 

Company L, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cantigny, France, June 2, 
1918. Private Jordan went forward, under intense 
machine-gun and artillery fire, and assisted in the 
removal of a wounded soldier over a distance of one 
kilometer. Home address, J. I. B. Harson, friend, 
Malta, Mont. 

JORDAN, EDWARD J Corporal 

Company M, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 12, 
1918. Having learned from a raid of the previous 
night that a comrade was lying wounded in front of 
his lines, Corporal Jordan set out to rescue him after 
seeing two other men killed in the attempt. Crawl- 
ing in full view of the enemy, he was shot through 
the leg when a storm of fire was directed at him, but 
he struggled on and brought his man to safety. 
Home address, John Jordan, father, 4511 Merion 
Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 

JORDAN, JACK Corporal 

Machine Gun Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. 



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C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. After all the 
other members of their gun crews had become 
casualties, Corporal Jordan and another soldier 
advanced with their gun through heavy artillery 
and machine-gun fire to an advanced position, and 
put up their gun in action in support of the in- 
fantry. They remained in this position after the 
infantry had retired and until their ammunition was 
exhausted. Home address, Mrs. Lillian Jordan, 
mother, General Delivery, Tulla, Texas. 

JORDAN, JOHN W. . . Second Lieutenant 
Pilot, 88th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 11, 
1918, together with Louis G. Bernheimer, first 
lieutenant, 7th Field Artillery, observer; Roger W. 
Hitchcock, second Ueutenant, pilot; James S. D. 
Burns, deceased, second lieutenant, 101st Field Ar- 
tillery, observer; Philip R. Babcock, first lieutenant, 
pilot; Joseph A. Palmer, second lieutenant, 15th 
Field Artillery, observer, Joel H. McClendon, de- 
ceased, first lieutenant, pilot; and Charles W. 
Plummer, deceased, second lieutenant, 101st Field 
Artillery, all attached to the same squadron. Un- 
der the protection of three pursuit planes, all carry- 
ing a pilot and observer. Lieutenants Bernheimer 
and Jordan, in charge of a photo plane, carried out 
successfully a hazardous photographic mission over 
the enemy's lines to the River Aisne. The four 
American ships were attacked by 12 enemy battle 
planes. Lieutenant Bernheimer, by coolly and 
skillfully maneuvering his ship, and Lieutenant 
Jordan, by accurate operation of his machine gun, 
in spite of wounds in the shoulder and leg, aided 
materially in the victory which came to the Ameri- 
can ships, and returned safely with 36 valuable 
photographs. The pursuit plane operated by 
Lieutenants Hitchcock and Burns was disabled 
while these two officers were fighting effectively. 
Lieutenant Burns was mortally wounded and his 
body jammed the controls. After a headlong fall 
of 2,500 meters, Lieutenant Hitchcock succeeded in 
regaining control of this plane and piloted it back to 
the airdrome. Lieutenants McClendon and Plum- 
mer were shot down and killed after a vigorous 
combat with five of the enemy planes. Lieutenants 
Babcock and Palmer, by gallant and skillful fight- 
ing, aided in driving off the German planes and were 
materially responsible for the successful execution 
of the photographic mission. Home address, E. L. 
Fryburger, uncle, Hyde Park Hotel, Chicago, 111. 

JORDAN, JOHN P Corporal 

Company A, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Oc- 
tober 5, 1918. After other means of communication 
had failed Corporal Jordan voluntarily carried 
messages from the regimental post of command to 
advanced positions through several enemy barrages 
of gas and high-explosive shells. He continued on 
duty even after being wounded, until he was ex- 
hausted. Home address, Colonel Richard H. Jor- 
dan, brother. Headquarters Southeastern Depart- 
ment, Charleston, S. C. 

JORDAN, JAMES O Private 

Company H, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 9, 
1918. When his platoon was subjected to heavy 
machine-gun fire from the front and flanks, Private 
Jordan courageously operated his automatic rifle 
from an exposed position with such good effect that 
fire superiority was maintained until reinforcements 
arrived. Home address, Mrs. Cora Jordan, wife, 
303 Devonshire Street, Winston Salem, Mass. 

JORDAN, MORTIMER H. . . . Captain 
Deceased. 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Souian, France, July 15, 
1918. Seeing a private of hia company wounded by 
shell fire. Captain Jordan left his shelter and rushed 



to the aid of the wounded man. After administer- 
ing first aid, he carried him through the terrific 
bombardment a distance of 150 yards to a place of 
safety. Next of kin, Mrs. Mortimer H. Jordan, 
1449 Milner Crescent, Birmingham, Ala. 

JORDAN, NOLAN L. . Private (First Class) 
Company K, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Malancourt, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918. Private Jordan, with another 
soldier of his platoon, outflanked a machine-gun in 
advance of our line, killed three of the crew and cap- 
tured two others, together with the machine gun. 
Home address, Joseph Jordan, father, R. F. D. 2, 
Courtland, Va. 



JORDAN, RICHARD O Private 

78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont, 
France, October 3, 1918. When the advance of 
their company was held up by enfilading fire from a 
hostile machine-gun nest. Private Jordan, with 
three other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank 
attack on the nest with bombs and rifles, killing 
three members of the crew and capturing 25 others, 
together with three machine guns. Home address. 
Dr. Henry J. WiUiam, 2026 Sheridan Avenue, 
Minneapolis, Minn. 

JOUBERT, JAMES W Sergeant 

Company K, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, Oc- 
tober 17, 1918. Sergeant Joubert exhibited great 
daring in advancing single-handed against two en- 
emy machine-guns, which he put out of action. 
Home address, Edward Joubert, father, 55 Butler 
Avenue, Ticonderoga, N. Y. 

JOURDE, GEORGES AUGUSTE FRANCOIS 

Sous Lieutenant 

French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. 
Lieutenant Jourde led his platoon with conspicuous 
bravery in clearing a section of trenches 500 meters 
long, containing numerous machine guns, which 
had been inflicting many casualties. Through his 
skillful leadership this position was reduced and 144 
prisoners taken, including several officers. 

JUSTESEN, WILLIAM A. . . . Private 

Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
July 19, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery 
in charging three machine-guns with the aid of a 
small detachment of his comrades, kilhng the crews 
and capturing the guns, which were immediately 
turned on the Germans, thereby opening the line 
for the advance of his company, which had been 
held up by the enemy's fire. 

JUTRAS, WILLIAM M. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Riaville, France, September 
26, 1918. When the platoon on the right flank of 
his company was threatened by an enfilading move- 
ment of enemy machine guns. Lieutenant Jutras 
carried a message to the commander of that platoon 
through deadly machine-gun and minewerfer bom- 
bardment. It then being necessary to establish 
Uaison with the company on the right in order to 
save this platoon from annihilation, and knowing 
that he faced almost certain death, this gallant 
officer unhesitatingly volunteered for this mission 
and crossed a terrain swept by converging machine- 
gun fire. Mortally wounded, he deUvered his mes- 
sage in time to save his platoon. Home address, 
Mrs. Methe H. Jutras, mother, 367 Beech Street, 
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KACH, ARTHUR H Corporal 

Company A, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fay-en-Haye, France, 
September 12, 1918. With the help of only one 
other soldier. Corporal Kach successfully attacked 
a German machine-gun nest from the flank, killing 
seven Germans, wounding one and capturing three 
machine guns. Home address, Carl Kach, father, 
650 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, Minn. 

KACKREYCKI, BRONISLAW . . Private 
Medical Detachment, 9th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France, 
September 12, 1918. Private Kackreycki, with 
three other soldiers, volunteered to carry wounded 
men of their companies from in front of our ad- 
vanced positions and carried this work on under 
violent machine-gun fire while a counter-attack was 
developing. 

KAEIS, JACOB Private 

Deceased. Company I, 47th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at St. Thibaut, 
France, August 10, 1918. Accompanied by another 
soldier. Private Kaeis penetrated the enemy's Unes, 
and patroled a sector from the north bank of the 
River Vesle to the town of Bazoche. These two men 
entered an enemy dugout and killed two Germans, 
at the same time locating a machine-gun emplace- 
ment. Home address, Henry Gross, friend, 915 
Erie Avenue, Sheboygan, Wis. 

KAHLE, CLARENCE C. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Pilot, 99th Aero Squadron, Air Service. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Lachauss6e, 
France, September 13, 1918. He, with First Lieut- 
enant Raymond C. Hill, observer, was directed to 
take photographs of the old Hindenburg line. They 
were accompanied by two protecting planes. After 
they had taken some photographs the protecting 
planes were driven off by hostile aircraft, but he and 
his observer continued their mission alone, until in 
the vicinity of Lachauss6e they were attacked by 
an enemy formation of nine planes. Lieutenant 
Kahle put up a gallant fight, in which his observer 
was shot through the heart and killed. Although 
pitted against overwhelming odds. Lieutenant 
Kahle, by his pluck, determination, skill, and cour- 
age, brought the photographs and the plane back to 
his airdrome, the enemy keeping up a constant at- 
tack upon him back to our Unes, riddling the plane 
with machine-gun bullets. Lieutenant Kahle was 
killed in action, October, 2, 1918. Home address, 
Mrs. F. L. Kahle, mother, 5513 Margaretta Street, 
Pittsburgh, Pa. 

KAIN, RANCY R Sergeant 

Company C, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the woods north of Cierges, 
France, August 1, 1918. In an attack on the woods 
occupied by the enemy north of Cierges to clear out 
machine guns and snipers, he was in charge of a 
platoon. Seeing two machine-gun nests and no 
officer being present to take command, he directed 
his platoon in such a manner as to silence the ma- 
chine-guns, killing four of the enemy. He also 
silenced another machine-gun located in a tree, and 
personally brought down the operator. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Alice Ferguson, 2013 Luella Street, 
Kalamazoo, Mich. 

KAMINSKI, MIKE . . Private (First Class) 
Company I, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
11, 1918. Private Kaminski displayed exceptional 
courage in repeatedly crossing an area swept by ma- 
chine-gun and shell fire to carry messages to bat- 
talion headquarters, after seeing many other sol- 
diers killed or wounded in attempting the same mis- 
sion. On one occasion he stopped in full view of the 
enemy to take a message from another runner, who 



had been wounded. Home address, Mrs. Clara 
Kaminski, mother, 292 Wesson Avenue, Detroit, 
Mich. 

KANALEY, JOSEPH Private 

Company D, 111th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 11, 1918. Private Kanaley ran 
along a road that was being heavily shelled and se- 
cured a litter, returning with it over the same 
route, and assisted in carrying a wounded soldier to 
a first-aid station. Home address, Jeremiah T. 
Kanaley, father, 15 Summer Street, Orange, N. J. 

KANE. ALVA Private 

Medical Detachment, Prisoner of War Enclosure, 
Richilieu For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Bantheville Woods, France, October 25-27, 
1918. After two medical officers, attached to the 
battalion with which he was serving, had been 
gassed and evacuated he took over and operated 
the first-aid station, remaining heroically at his 
post,, though subjected to heavy shell fire. He re- 
mained continuously on duty until blinded by 
mustard gas. Home address, Bud Cave, friend. 
General Delivery, Stilwell, Kans. 

KANE, CHARLES J Private 

Deceased. Company I, 23d Infantry. Attempt- 
ing to bring his captain, who was lying wounded 
and exposed to fire, to shelter, near Vaux, France, 
July 1, 1918, he was himself killed, thereby sacri- 
ficing his life in an effort to rescue his commanding 
officer. Next of kin. Sister Superior, guardian. 
House of Providence, Syracuse, N, Y. 

KANE, MATTHEW JOSEPH . . . Private 
Company A, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-Saint Georges, 
France, October 15, 1918. Private Kane volun- 
teered several times to act as liaison agent, after 
every runner had been either killed or wounded. 
He was untiring in his efforts to maintain communi- 
cation under heavy enemy artillery and machine- 
gun fire. Home address. New York City. 

KANE, TONY W Sergeant 

Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, 
France, November 10, 1918. He reconnoitered the 
position fo enemy machine-guns which were holding 
up the advance of his company across the Meuse. 
After he had located them he alone silenced the fire 
of two guns, thus making possible the continuance 
of his company's advance. Sergeant Kane is also 
awarded an oak-leaf cluster, to be worn with the 
distinguished-service cross, for the following act of 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
Belleau, France, June 11, 1918: Displaying notable 
bravery, he single handed charged and captured an 
enemy machine gun, killing its crew. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Mary Kane, mother, 1056 Milwaukee 
Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

KANOPSKY. FRANK Private 

Company E, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Roncheres, France, July 28, 
1918. While acting as runner. Private Kanopsky 
was severely burned with mustard gas and wounded 
by shrapnel. He refused to be evacuated and con- 
tinued to perform his duties under intense machine- 
gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Cariki Poar, sister, 
Russelton, Pa. 

KANTZ, CLARENCE E Sergeant 

Deceased. Company K, 311th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, 
France, October 26, 1918. During an enemy coun- 
terattack. Sergeant Kantz by his foresight saved the 
company on the right of his platoon by reinforcing 
that company's flank. This action stopped the ad- 



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vance of several machine gunners who were ad- 
vancing through our lines at that point, but cost 
Sergeant Kantz his life. Next of Icin, Mrs. Minnie 
Kantz, mother, 420 South Second Street, Camden, 
N.J. 

KARCH, EMANUEL Private 

Company B, 16th Infantry. Displaying excep- 
tional initiative and bravery throughout the opera- 
tions south of Soissons, France, July 18 to 22, 1918, 
he, with extraordinary heroism, on July 21, 1918, 
with two companions, captured two machine-guns 
that were causing heavy losses to his company. 
Home address, Mrs. Frank Karch, mother, Milea 
City, Mont. 

KARELIS, KIMON . . Private (First Class) 
Company C, 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vieville-en- 
Haye, France, September 12-13, 1918. After he was 
severely wounded and his squad leader killed, Pri- 
vate Karelis took charge of the squad and directed 
their fire with such telling effect that three machine- 
guns which had caused many casualties in our ranks 
were put out of action. In the counterattack which 
followed, he personally manned the machine gun 
after the other members of the crew had been killed 
or wounded, and continued to operate it until 
completely exhausted. Home address, Apostolon 
Karelis, father, Carapongia, Greece. 

KARG, HOWARD N Sergeant 

Deceased. 1st Battalion, 309th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at St. Juvin, 
France, November 5, 1918. Under terrific enemy 
bombardment Sergeant Karg carried a soldier, who 
was overcome by gas, for a distance of 50 yards over 
a road exposed to the direct fire of enemy machine- 
gun snipers and shell fire, to a place of safety. Next 
of kin, Mrs Elizabeth M. Karg, Mount Holly, 
N.J. 

KARNES, JAMES ERNEST . . . Sergeant 
Company D, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Estrees, France, October 8, 
1918. During an advance. Sergeant Karnes's com- 
pany was held up by a machine-gun, which was en- 
filading the line. Accompanied by another member 
of his company, he advanced against this position 
and succeeded in reducing the nest by killing three 
and capturing seven of the enemy and their guns. 
Home address, Mrs. Emily Karnes, mother, 2501 
North Broadway Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. 

KARWOSKI, PAUL J Sergeant 

Company M, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
26, 1918. Acting as a scout. Sergeant Karwoski ob- 
tained valuable information as to the location of 
enemy positions, and single-handed attacked a ma- 
chine-gun crew, killing one of the enemy and taking 
the remaining two prisoners. Home address, Law- 
rence Karwoski, brother, 1437 CHnton Street, Tren- 
ton. N. J. 

KAUFMAN, ABE ...... Private 

Battery F, 7th Field Artillery. He refused to 
leave his gun after he had lost a finger during the 
enemy counterattack on Cantigny, France, May 
28, 1918, but continued to perform his duties until 
so severely wounded as to be unable to assist in 
serving his piece. Home address, Mrs. Esther 
Kaufman, mother, Philadelphia, Pa. 

KAULSKY, FRANK Private 

Company H, Second Battalion, 5th Regiment, 
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Blanc Mont Ridge, France. October 4, 1918. 
Private Kaulsky volunteered to rescue a wounded 
comrade from a violent barrage; and, although he 
wa« wounded, he successfully accomplished his 



mission. Home address. Miss Mamie Miller, 
cousin, 811 Paca Street, Baltimore, Md. 

KAY. IVAN S Private 

Deceased. Company L, 363d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Waereghem, 
Belgium, October 31, 1918 When the progress of 
two front-line companies had been held up by in- 
tense machine-gun fire and the enemy had begun to 
close in on our forces Private Kay, although in an 
exposed position, checked the advance of the en- 
emy with rifle grenades until he was killed. His 
act made possible the renewal of the advance by the 
two companies. Next of kin, George W. Kay, fa- 
ther, Route 8, Little Falls, Minn. 

KAYE, SAMUEL Jr. . . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action over the region of Epinonville, 
France, September 29, 1918. While on a mission 
Lieutenant Kaye, accompanied by another machine 
piloted by Lieutenant Reed M. Chambers, encount- 
ered a formation of six enemy machines (Fokker 
type) at an altitude of 3,000 feet. Despite numeri- 
cal superiority of the enemy Lieutenant Kaye and 
Lieutenant CShambers immediately attacked and 
succeeded in destroying one and forced the remain- 
ing five to retire into their own lines. A bronze oak 
leaf, to be worn with the Distinguished Service 
Cross, is awarded to Lieutenant Kaye for the follow- 
ing act of extraordinary heroism in action over the 
region of Montfaucon and Bantheville, France, Oo- 
toJDer 5, 1918: Lieutenant Kaye encountered a form- 
ation of seven enemy machines (Fokker type). 
Regardless of their numerical superiority, he im- 
mediately attacked and by skillful maneuvering 
succeeded in separating one enemy plane from its 
formation and after a short combat shot it down in 
flames. Home address, Samuel Kaye, father, 808 
North Tenth Street, Columbus, Miss. 

KAYLOR, FRANK E Private 

Company D, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action northwest of Chateau-Thierry, 
France, July 27, 1918. After he and a comrade 
located a hostile machine-gun in a clump of trees 
500 meters north of a chateau which their platoon 
was holding, east of Fere-en-Tardenois, they secur- 
ed the permission of their platoon commander to 
attempt to force the enemy to abandon this posi- 
tion and advanced over open ground and in the 
face of fire. With their rifles they drove the enemy 
from their gun, killing one and wounding another. 
Home address, James R. Kaylor, 636 North De- 
troit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio. 

KEACHIE, EDWIN S Corporal 

Deceased. Battery B, 5th Field Artillery. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Soissons, 
France, July 18-24, 1918. Corporal Keachie dis- 
played unusual ability and courage by taking the 
place of officers who had been wounded and faith- 
fully performing their duties while his battery 
position was under severe flanking fire. He contin- 
ually exposed himself to violent bombardment un- 
til killed. Next of kin, Mrs. L. S. Keachie, 7142 
Parnell Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

KEADOK, JOSEPH . . Private (First Class) 
Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
July 15, 1918. After being badly gassed Private 
Keadok continued with his duties as runner, exposed 
to the extreme shelling of high explosive and gas 
bombs. Home address, William Keadok, brother, 
508 Center Street, Beaver Dam, Wis. 

KEAN, ROBERT WINTHROP . First Lieutenant 
15th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Vierzy, France, July 18-19, 1918. 
He accompanied two successive waves of infantry 
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exposed himself with almost reckless disregard of 
the enemy's heavy shell and machine-gun fire, 
secured valuable information for the artillery as to 
the location of our own and the enemy's lines, and 
personally took command of an isolated 9th In- 
fantry machine-gun detachment that had lost its 
officers by heavy fire. Lieutenant Kean on July 
18 and 19 actually accompanied three successive 
waves of the 23d Infantry, the 9th Infantry, and 
an attack by French infantry without rest. His 
endurance and courage were exceptional and most 
inspiring upon this occasion, and upon all other 
occasions of attack by the 2d Division. Home ad- 
dress, Hamilton Fish Kean, father, 5 Nassau Street, 
New York City. 

KEANE, CHRISTOPHER W. . . Sergeant 
Medical Department, 131st Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 
4, 1918. Throughout the engagement he displayed 
great gallantry and devotion to duty by treating 
the wounded in an area swept by machine-gun and 
artillery fire. When two stretcher bearers who were 
working with him were killed he impressed German 
prisoners into the service of carrying wounded to 
the aid station. Home address, Mrs. Anna Keane, 
mother, 4712 Monroe Street, Chicago, 111. 

KEARNEY, JOHN J Private 

Company B, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 1918. When liaison with the front line com- 
panies had been completely broken and several run- 
ners had failed to reach them, Private Kearney suc- 
cessfully carried a message through an intense ma- 
chine-gun and artillery barrage, returning with im- 
portant information Home address, Mrs. Marie 
Kearney, 41 Riverside Street, Hartford, Conn. 

KEARNS, CHARLIE F Private 

Company E, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, 
September 12, 1918. Private Kearns rushed mach- 
ine-gun nests that were holding up the advance of 
his company, killed the crews with his automatic 
rifle, and captured the guns. He continued to 
render valiant service throughout the engagement 
until he was wounded by a shell fragment. Home 
address, Frank Kearns, father, Drumwright, Okla. 

KEARNS, THOMAS W. . . First Lieutenant 
47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism near 
Sergy, France, July 29-30, 1918. When a counter- 
attack was impending, he successively carried 15 
wounded men across a shell-swept area, in full view 
of the enemy, taking them to a place of safety and 

Ereventing them from being captured by the enemy, 
ater he reorganized groups of stragglers and led 
them into combat. Home address, W. F. Kearns, 
father, 4 Lardmont Street, Dorchester, Mass. 

KEATING, WILLIAM J Captain 

Deceased. 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mallesville farm, north of 
Verdun, France, October 27, 1918. While he was in 
command of the machine-gun company of his regi- 
ment, and every available gunner had been killed or 
wounded, Captain Keating personally manned one 
of the guns and kept it in operation until killed. 
Next of kin, Raymond M. Keating, brother, 2104 
Atlantic Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 

KEATON, ANDY Private 

Company G, 357th Infantry. For extradorinary 
heroism in action near Fey-en-Heye, France, Sep- 
heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, 
September 9-12, 1918. Becoming separated from 
his patrol. Private Keaton with another soldier 
attacked an enemy patrol and drove it off though 
he number of their opponents was estimated at 50. 



During the advance of September 12 north of Fey- 
en-Haye, Private Keaton went to the rescue of his 
battahon commander and another officer who were 
pocketed by the fire of a machine gun. He stalked 
the gun position and drove o£f the gunners. Home 
address, Ozark, Ark. 

KEE, SING Private 

Company G, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mont Notre Dame, west of 
Fismes, France, August 14-15, 1918. Although ser- 
iously gassed during shelling by high-explosive and 
gas shells, he refused to be evacuated and continued, 
practically single-handed, by his own initiative, to 
operate the regimental message center relay station 
at Mont Notre Dame. Throughout this critical 
period he showed extraordinary heroism, high cour- 
age, and persistent devotion to duty, and totally 
disregarded all personal danger. By his determina- 
tion he materially aided his regimental commander 
in communicating with the front line. Home ad- 
dress, Chung Kee, father, 602 North Fourth Street, 
San Jose, Calif. 

KEENAN, JOHN J Corporal 

Company D, 55th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Jaulny, France, November 8, 
1918. With a detail of seven men. Corporal Keenan 
volunteered and went through severe artillery and 
machine-gun fire to bring in a platoon which had 
been cut off for five hours in front of a strongly forti- 
fied enemy position. Repeated efforts to reach the 
platoon during the day had failed, but Corporal 
Keenan and his party brought in the entire platoon, 
including several wounded men, among them the 
platoon commander. Home address, Elizabeth 
Keenan, mother, 6342 South Seely Avenue, Chi- 
cago, 111. 

KEENAN, JOSEPH A Corporal 

Company L, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. When his platoon had been orfered to 
cover because of annihilating machine-gun and artil- 
lery fire. Corporal Keenan accompanied another sol- 
dier to the rescue of a comrade who was lying 300 
yards distant. The journey was made throughlheavy 
and continuous fire, but Corporal Keenan, with his 
fellow soldier, succeeded in bringing their wounded 
comrade to safety Home address, Mrs. Mary A. 
Keenan, mother, 2955 Aramingo Street, Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

KEENAN, WILLIS H. . . First Lieutenant 
Medical Corps, 369th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action in the Champagne sector, 
France, September 26-October 1, 1918. Although 
suffering from illness, this officer remained on duty 
day and night throughout the engagement. When 
his battalion was in reserve, he voluntarily went 
forward to the assaulting battalions whose surgeons 
had been evacuated. In the attack on S6chault he 
exposed himself continuously to intense artillery 
and machine-gun fire while rendering first aid. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary B. Keenan, wife, 128 
North Sixth Street, Coshocton, Ohio. 

KEEPER, EASTER E Private 

Company L, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Harville, November 
10, 1918. Volunteering for the service, he went out 
in advance of our lines, under heavy machine-gun 
fire, to cut lanes through wide belts of barbed wire. 
Despite the enemy fire, to which he was constantly 
exposed, he accomplished his mission, enabling the 
attacking waves to resume the advance. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Peddiecord Keeper, wife, East Liver- 
pool. Ohio. 

KEISER, HARRY M. . . First Lieutenant 

Deceased. Company H, 125th Infantry. For 

extraordinary heroism in action near CiergeSi 



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northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France. In the 
action to force the passage of the Ourcq River and 
capture the heights beyond, he distinguished him- 
self by his conduct and personal example to his men. 
Under artillery fire and heavy machine-gun fire he 
continued to direct his platoon, even though severe- 
ly wounded, in an effective manner against the en- 
emy, until he was killed by machine-gun fire. Next 
of kjn, Mrs. Florence Keiser, mother, 242 West 
Seventy-third Street, Chicago, 111. 

KELLER, ROY L Sergeant 

Company B, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Remonville, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. When his combat group was heavily 
fired upon, while crossing open exposed ground, by 
two machine-guns. Sergeant Keller charged the posi- 
tion from the fiank, personally killing one gunner 
and making the capture of the other members of the 
crews possible. His action made possible the ad- 
vance of his company. Home address, William A. 
Keller. R. F. D. 3, Lewiston, Mo. 

KELLER, THEODORE .... Sergeant 
Company M, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Barricourt, 
France, November 1-2, 1918, Working through 
three desperate counterattacks of the enemy. Ser- 
geant Keller established Uaison with the adjacent 
division, maintaining contact with his flanks at all 
times, despite the hazards under which he worked. 
Home address, Mrs. Thelka Keller, 123 East Sixth 
Street, Lexington, Ky. 

KELLEY, AUSTIN J Corporal 

Company L, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 20, 1918. 
Corporal Kelley and Privates Harold E. Rounds and 
John J. Grady penetrated the enemy's lines in the 
face of machine-gun fire, captured a machine-gun 
and its crew, and returned with valuable informa- 
tion concerning the enemy's positions. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Catherine Kelley, mother, 11 Vernon 
Street, Maiden, Mass. 

KELLEY, HENRY G Private 

Company G, 1 19th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 20, 1918. Voluntarily advancing alone against 
a machine-gun nest, which was causing heavy cas- 
ualties in his platoon, Private Kelley bombed the 
enemy position, killing five of the crew and captur- 
ing the remaining three. Home address, U. E. 
Kelley, grandfather, Andrews, N. C. 

KELLEY, ORLEN O Sergeant 

Company I, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Pouilly, France, November 
7-8, and November 11, 1918. Accompanying a pat- 
rol into the village of Pouilly to determine the 
strength of the enemy. Sergeant Kelley crossed the 
Meuse by means of a destroyed bridge, which, to- 
gether with all approaches thereto, was subjected to 
an intense harassing fire of one-pounders, machine- 
guns and snipers. On November 11, Sergeant Kel- 
ley continued a gallant fight against an enemy ma- 
chine-gun nest, after his company commander had 
been evacuated because of wounds. Home address, 
Henry Kelley, father, Maryville, Mo. 

KELLOGG, GORDON V Corporal 

Headquarters Battery A, 122d Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois 
de Bantheville, France, October 30, 1918. Having 
been sent on a reconnaissance, Corporal Kel- 
logg reached the enemy Unas and returned with in- 
formation of great value. Home address, Lyman L. 
Kellogg, father, 6916 Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, 



KELLY, AUGUSTINE C Corporal 

Battery B, 122d Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Bantheville, France, Oc- 
tober 29, 1918. Corporal Kelly voluntarily pro- 
ceeded to a point within 150 meters of the enemy, 
where he remained for more than an hour, securing 
valuable information regarding the enemy's posi- 
tion and activity. During all this time he was sub- 
jected to severe shell, machine-gun and snipers' fire, 
being wounded by a shell while returning to our 
lines. Home address, Mrs. Albert F. Church, mo- 
ther, Laurel, Miss. 

KELLY, FRANCIS A Chaplaiu 

104th Machine-Gun Battalion. For repeated acts 
of extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
France, September 26-30, 1918, and east of the Le- 
Selle River, France, October 13-20, 1918. During 
the operations of his regiment against the Hinden- 
burg line and later east of the LeSelle River, Chap- 
lain Kelly was constantly at the front, caring for the 
wounded and supervising the burial of the dead, 
often under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. His 
fearless conduct afforded an inspiring example to 
the combat troops. Home address, John F. Kelly, 
father, Cohoes, N. Y. 

KELLY, FRANCIS J. . . First Lieutenant 
6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
4, 1918. After all other officers of his company had 
become casualties. Lieutenant Kelly took command 
and, while able to retire to a stronger position, yet 
Lieutenant Kelly ordered an advance against 
greatly superior numbers, breaking the enemy's at- 
tack and taking many prisoners. Home address, 
Francis J. KeUy, father, 138 Dean Street, Brook- 
lyn, N. Y. 

KELLY. JOHN Privatfr 

Company A, 341st Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Barri- 
court, France, November 2, 1918. With his ma- 
chine-gun section. Private Kelly was sent to an ad- 
vanced position, where they were subjected to fire 
from numerous enemy snipers and machine-gun 
positions, and were also mistaken for the enemy by 
our own infantry. After the section lieutenant waa 
wounded he directed the sergeant to signal their 
identity to the infantry, and, overhearing the order. 
Private Kelly rose on the edge of the shell hole to 
send the message, but was met by bursts of auto- 
matic rifle fire. In order to save his comrades fronx 
the danger of this fire, he ran down the hill to our 
own lines, convinced the infantry of the identity of 
the troops ahead, and then returned to his section. 
Home address, Mrs. Fannie Kelly, mother, Burc- 
hard. Neb. 

KELLY, LAWRENCE J Prisvat* 

Company F, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
September 12, 1918. Accompanying two other sol- 
diers. Private Kelly rushed forward in advance of 
his lines, exposed to heavy machine-gun fire, and 
captured two machine-guns and six of the enemy 
who were manning the position. Home address, 
Mrs. Annie Kelly, Akron, Ohio. 

KELLY, LEO P First Lieutenant 

9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Vaux, France, June 6-7, 1918. During a 
night attack made by his battalion. Lieutenant 
Kelly, the battaUon adjutant, voluntarily left his 
dugout and went to the front line positions, through 
the intense artillery fire. There he successfully 
maintained liaison with the advance troops and the 
artillery in the rear by means of signals sent from 
his exposed position. His absolute disregard for 
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the engagement. Home address, Mrs. Thomas 
Kelly, mother, Pueblo, Colo. 

KELLY, MICHAEL A Major 

165th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 
15, 1918. Major Kelly, because of having a very 
high fever, was ordered to the rear while conducting 
an attack against strong resistance. He refused, 
however, to be relieved, remaining in command for 
two days, after which time he collapsed, his sickness 
which resulted necessitating his remaining in the 
hospital for a period of over a month. Gome ad- 
dress, Ellinor D. Kelly, 20 Lake Street, West Nut- 
ley, N. J. 

KELLY, THOMAS P Corporal 

Company G, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Hilaire, France, Septem- 
ber 22, 1918. Assisted by another soldier. Corporal 
Kelly rushed a machine-gun nest which had been 
firing on their patrol. They succeeded in killing the 
crew. Home address, Mrs. Mary A. Kelly, mother, 
154 Grand Street, Waterbury, Conn. 

KELSEY, HARRY R. . . First Sergeant 

Deceased. Company E, 139th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Charpentry, 
France, September 27, 1918. Sergeant Kelsey vol- 
unteered to carry an important message from his 
company commander to battalion headquarters and, 
knowing the extreme importance of the message, 
proceeded by the most direct route through the 
heavy machine-gun fire and artillery barrage, with 
entire disregard for his personal safety. He was 
killed while performing this heroic service. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Mattie Kelsey, mother, Easton, Kan. 

KELTY, ASHER E. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Air Service, 91st Aero Squadron. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cr6pion, 
France, September 26, 1928. In the course of a pho- 
tographic mission. Lieutenant Kelty, with his ob- 
server, was obliged to penetrate a heavy enemy anti- 
aircraft barrage, reaUzing that obtaining the loca- 
tion of the artillery objectives was of the greatest 
importance. When a shell struck his machine, his 
observer was instantly killed and his machine so 
badly wrecked that it plunged to the earth, thereby 
causing his death. Next of kin, James B. Kelty, 
father. Rice Lake, Wis. 

KEM MERER, BURTRUS . . . Corporal 
Company H, 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Baulny, France, September 
26, 1918. Seeing his battalion adjutant lying 
several hundred yards in front of our hnes, and in 
great danger from heavy machine-gun and rifle fire, 
Corporal (then private) Kemmerer, with a total dis- 
regard for personal danger, went to the assistance of 
this officer and succeeded in carrying him to safety. 
This gallant soldier was himself wounded while 
performing this heroic act. Home address, John 
Kemmerer, 410 East Benton Street, Carrelton, Mo. 

KEMMO. CHARLES Private 

Company E, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. He displayed exceptional bravery and utter 
disregard of his own Ufe by advancing on a machine- 
gun nest of two guns and six men, and by working 
his way up to the rear of the guns, put them out of 
action in hand-to-hand combat. On July 20, 1918, 
he again advanced on a machine-gun which was 
doing great damage to the men in his sector by snip- 
ing, put the gun out of action, and returned to the 
trenches with the gun. Private Kemmo is also 
authorized to wear the silver star upon the ribbon of 
the Distinguished Service Cross for his second act of 
extraordinary heroism on July 20. Home address, 
Mrs. Grant Doty, mother, Fairbury, Neb. 



KEMPTON, RAYMOND D. . . . Private 
Company C, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12, 
1918. Although severely wounded in the arm, he 
refused to go to the rear, and after receiving first aid 
treatment rejoined his platoon under heavy shell fire 
and continued to fight until incapacitated by a sec- 
ond severe wound. Home address, Herbert Kemp- 
ton, father, 188 James Street, Hackensack, N. J. 

KENASTON, HAROLD . . First Lieutenant 
356th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Pouilly, France, November 4-10, 1918. 
On November 4 Lieutenant Kenaston was severely 
gassed during a heavy shelling, but remained on 
duty. On November 5, still suffering from the ef- 
fects of the gas, he volunteered and went to a near- 
by town to assist in the work of supplying reserve 
rations for the command, working continuously for 
two days and two nights under terrific fire. During 
the night of November 10-11 he guided an element 
to the pontoon crossing the Meuse, and, while re- 
turning, he was rendered unconscious by a shell ex- 
plosion. Gaining consciousness, he voluntarily 
started on a search for a part of his command, which 
had been lost in the dense fog. Home address, Doris 
C. Kenaston, wife, 130 La Fayette Avenue, Pas- 
saic, N. J. 

KENDALL, HERBERT B Private 

Company H, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
September 12, 1918. While under heavy fire, he cut 
through the opening through the enemy's wire en- 
tanglements and then crawled through the opening 
he had made, leading a small detail against an en- 
emy machine-gun, which he flanked and put out of 
action. With two companions, he destroyed a sec- 
ond emplacement and, while advancing upon a 
third, was severely wounded by shell fire. Home 
address, Mrs. Alice Kendall, mother, Wolfeboro. 
N. H. 

KENNEDY, GEORGE M Private 

6th Engineer Train. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Malancourt, France, October 2, 1918, 
about 2:30 a.m. He was on guard in a corral when a 
shell landed, wounding some of the men and killing 
several animals. He immediately wakened the oc- 
cupants of the camp and returned to his post, find- 
ing that another shell had struck, wounding several 
more men and killing more horses. He went to a 
wagon where a sick soldier lay helpless and succeed- 
ed in carrying him aid and leading a badly wounded 
soldier away from the spot. While thus engaged a 
third shell struck, wounding one man and violently 
throwing all three men to the ground. Private Ken- 
nedy arose and carried the helpless soldier to a safe 
dugout, where he was given first aid. He then re- 
turned to the corral to assist other wounded. Home 
address, Mrs. Mary Kennedy, 399 West Tompkins 
Street, Galesburg, 111. 

KENNEDY, GRANT Corporal 

Company G, Fourth Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 
13, 1918. When his platoon commander was 
wounded, he reorganized the platoon, while under 
severe fire, placing his men so as best to repel the 
enemy's counterattack. He inspired his men 
by his own personal bravery. Wounded and sent 
to a hospital, he returned to the front line after 
a week's treatment, being severely wounded while 
leading his men in an attack. Home address, Jep 
Kennedy, father, Imboden, Virginia. 

KENNEDY, HARRY Private 

Company C, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
1918. Armed with only his rifle and bayonet. Pri- 
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killing the entire crew. He then turned his cap- 
tured gun on the enemy, causing the retreat of an 
entire platoon. Home address. Mrs Anna Ken- 
nedy, mother, R. F. D. 4, Fairmont. 111. 

KENNEDY. JOHN J Captain 

110th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Courmont. France. July 29. 1918. 
Learning that two of his men were lying wounded in 
an exposed position in front of our lines, he went 
forward alone, facing heavy fire, to their rescue. 
After carrying one of the wounded men back to our 
lines, he was confronted by a German upon bis re- 
turn. Picking up a rifle of the wounded man he had 
come to rescue, he shot the German, and then com- 
pleted his mission of rescue. Home address. Mich- 
ael J. Kennedy, father, Scottdale. Pa. 

KENNEDY. RAY R Private 

Company C. 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ribeauville. France, October 
18-19, 1918. On the night of October 18-19, when 
all . communication had been temporarily lost with 
the unit on the left of his regiment. Private Ken- 
nedy volunteered to attempt the establishment of 
liaison, fully aware of the danger necessarily in- 
curred. While attempting to cross a heavily shelled 
area to reach the flank regiment, he received a 
wound which resulted in the loss of his leg. Home 
address, Pat E. Kennedy, father, DeKalb, 111. 

KENNER, ALBERT W Major 

26th Infantry. Learning that his regimenta,! com- 
mander had been mortally wounded near Soissons, 
France, July 22, 1918, he voluntarily went through 
machine-gun fire beyond the front lines in the hope 
of helping him. Finding his colonel dead, he recov- 
ered the body, in spite of the danger to which such 
action subjected him. Home address, H. W. Ken- 
ner, father. 1711 Seventeenth Street. Washington, 
D. C. 

KENNEY, GEORGE C. . . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service, 91st Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Jametz, France, 
October 9, 1918. This officer gave proof of his brav- 
ery and devotion to duty when he was attacked by a 
superior number of aircraft. He accepted combat, 
destroyed one plane and drove the others off. Not- 
withstanding that the enemy returned and attacked 
again in strong numbers, he continued his niission 
and enabled his observer to secure information of 
great military value. Home address, L. Gordon 
Glazier, 4 Egremont Road, Boston, Mass. 

KENNY, FRANK H.. Jr. . Private (First Class) 
Company H. 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy. France, September 
29, 1918. When his commanding officer fell wound- 
ed. Private Kenny made his way through intense 
machine-gun fire to his first sergeant and notified 
him that he should assume command of the corn- 
pany. He then continued with the company until 
the advance was checked and the first sergeant 
severely wounded, when he made his way in search 
of the next in command. Failing to find him. he 
organized a squad of shghtly wounded men, and 
with an automatic rifle and ammunition, which he 
salvaged, mopped up a section of the enemy trench, 
and then rejoined his company in its continued ad- 
vance. Home address, Frank H. Kenny, father, 
Gaylor Street. Tuckahoe. N. Y. 

KENNY. THOMAS Sergeant 

Company H. 195th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St Souplet, France, October 
17, 1918. While patrolling alone in advance of the 
line. Sergeant Kenny discovered a German officer 
directing a detachment in establishing machine- 
gun posts. He immediately opened fire, killing one 
and forcing the others to surrender. Later, rein- 



forced by the remainder of his squad. Sergeant 
Kenny captured 34 of the enemy, including seven 
officers. Home address, Mrs. Nellie Kenny, wife. 
1808 Third Avenue. New York City. 

KENOYER, JOHN Private 

Company E, 137th Infantry. Having previously 
made several trips to the rear with wounded com- 
rades under heavy shell fire, Private Kenoyer, with 
another litter-bearer, after making three attempts, 
succeeded in reaching their battalion commander, 
who lay wounded under heavy machine-gun fire, 
and carried him back to safety. Home address. 
C. V. Kenoyer. father. 648 East F Street. Hutchin- 
son. Kan. 

KENYON, THEODORE S. . . . Captain 
306th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion in the Forest of Argonne, France. September 
27. 1918. Captain Kenyon displayed exception- 
al qualities of leadership and gallantry in action 
while leading his company against a counterattack 
of the enemy in superior numbers. Later, although 
three times wounded, he remained with his com- 
mand. Home address, William H. Kenyon, 321 
West Thirty-second Street, New York City. 

KEPNER, WILLIAM E Captain 

4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Cunel, France, October 5-6, 1918. While 
in command of a battalion. Captain Kepner person- 
ally led one company of his command in an attack 
on a woods occupied by a company of German ma- 
chine-gunners. He was the first man to enter the 
woods and later when part of the attacking company 
was held up by flanking machine-gun fire, he. with a 
patrol of three men, encircled this machine-gun and 
after a hard hand-to-hand fight, put the gun out of 
action. Home address, Mrs. Harvey Kepner, mo- 
ther, Kokomo, Ind. 

KERR, ALWYN A Private 

Company F, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Ormont, France, Oc- 
tober 13, 1918. While on guard duty in the front 
line Private Kerr saw four of the enemy approach- 
ing through the thick fog. Without hesitation, he 
gave the alarm and charged them, capturing the en- 
tire number, after determined resistance. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Jennie Kerr, mother, 4063^ West Euclid 
Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 

KERR, MARK E. . . . Private (First Class) 
S. S. U. 647. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Fleville and St. Juvin, France, October 
11-13, 1918. After 36 hours of continuous firing 
over heavily shelled roads. Private Kerr upon his 
own initiative was the first to establish liaison with 
an advanced dressing station which had been iso- 
lated by the explosion of a tank trap. To do this he 
lifted his car across the mine crater with the aid of 
some infantrymen, and for eight hours thereafter 
drove his ambulance through a heavy bombardment 
of high-explosive and gas shells between the mine 
crater and the dressing station. During this per- 
iod his car was pierced repeatedly by shell fragments 
two of his patients receiving additional wounds. 
Two days later when the infantry had made a fur- 
ther advance his car was again the first to establish 
Uaison with an advanced dressing station on the 
outskirts of St. Juvin. Home address. Miss Esther 
Kerr, sister, South Dodge, Dorchester, Dorset, 
England. 

KERR, ROLAND Corpora 

Company M, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 11, 
1918. He volunteered to carry a severely wounded 
soldier to a dressing station across a bridge subjected 
to intense enemy fire. With three other soldiers, he 
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One stretcher bearer was killed and another wound- 
ed, but Corporal Kerr continued with the wounded 
soldier and after reaching the dressing station re- 
turned and rescued the stretcher bearer, wounded 
on the bridge. Home address, Mrs. Roland Kerr, 
4027 Wyalusing Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 

KERWIN, JOSEPH N. . Sergeant (First Class) 
Company F, 316th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Audenarde, Belgium, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Sergeant Kerwin volunteered to ac- 
company an ofiBcer and three other soldiers on a 
reconnaissance patrol of the city of Audenarde. 
Entering under heavy shell fire, the party recon- 
noitered the city for seven hours, while it was still 
being patrolled by the enemy, and advanced two 
kilometers in front of our own outposts and beyond 
those of the enemy. Home address, Martin P. 
Foody, Safford, Ariz. 

KESSLER, EDWARD M Corporal 

Deceased. Company F, 353d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Flirey, 
France, September 12th, 1918. When his platoon 
was held up by heavy machine-gun fire in front of 
the Bois de Mort Mare, Corporal Kessler advanced 
with his squad and succeeded in putting the ma- 
chine guns out of action without losing a man. 
Farther on in the woods, two more machine guns 
were encountered, firing from a dugout. This sol- 
dier went out alone and silenced the guns with hand 
grenades, thereby facilitating the advance of the 
entire company. Next of kin. Rev. C. M. Kessler, 
father, Cheney, Kans. 

KESSLER, HENRY Private 

Company C, 30Sth Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, Aug- 
ust 23, 1918. Private Kessler was the first to re- 
spond to a call for volunteers to rescue a wounded 
soldier who had fallen, severely wounded, while on a 
patrol. Crawling forward through intense machine- 
gun and artillery fire, he assisted in the rescue, be- 
ing severely wounded while engageti in the under- 
takino;. Home address, Mrs. H. P. Keasler, mother, 
1125 Halsey Street, New York City. 

KETCHEM, HAROLD Private 

Machine Gun Company, 117th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Rellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. Private Ketchem, a 
runner, carried many messages under heavy fire. 
At one time when his platoon was held up by ma- 
chine-gun fire he, with another soldier, refused to 
take cover, but delivered effective rifle fire until the 
machine gun was silenced, thereby enabling his pla- 
toon to continue its advance. Home address, Mrs. 
John R. Ketchem, mother, Elnora, Ind. 

KIAH, MARTIN J Corporal 

Deceased. Company C, 1st Engineers. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, 
France, July 20, 1918. When volunteers were called 
for by his company commander. Corporal Kiah vol- 
unteered and rescued wounded comrades from a bar- 
rage. Although wounded in the performance of 
these heroic deeds, he continued until killed by shell 
fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Dell Greely, sister, 1300 
Grant Street, Bay City, Mich. 

KIDD, CHARLES M Corporal 

Company E, 316th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
10, 1918. While his company was being held up by 
machine-gun fire. Corporal Kidd led his squad, in 
spite of a severe leg wound, against the machine- 
gun, killing the gunner, and clearing the way for 
the advance of his company. Home address, Re- 
becca Kidd, mother, New Freedom, Pa. 



KIDD, CLIFFORD C. . Private (First Class) 
Machine Gun Company, 3.'>4th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, 
France, November 1, 1918. Private Kidd displayed 
exceptional bravery in carrying his machine gun 
through heavy fire ahead of the infantry front line 
to a point only thirty yards from six enemy ma- 
chine guns which defended a hill. Despite the in- 
tense grenade and machine-gun fire which was di- 
rected at him, he maintained such effective fire that 
the hostile guns were put out of action and the in- 
fantry advance thereupon resumed. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Mabel Kidd, wife, 921 East Cedar 
Avenue, Denver, Colo. 

KIDDER, HUGH P. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. For extraordinary herois-m in action near 
Blanc Mont, France, October 2-3, 1918. On the 
morning of October 2 he led a small patrol into 
enemy trenches and captured two strong machine- 
gun positions which were menacing his company. 
On October 3 he, with his platoon, attacked and 
captured four machine-gun nests, and many pris- 
oners, after which he went to the aid of two of his 
wounded men. While attempting to better his 
position in the face of heavy machine-gun and ar- 
tillery fire he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Kate 
Kidder, mother, Waukon, Iowa. 

KIELPINSKI, VINCENT P. . . . Sergeant 
Company K, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 31, 
1918. When hi.i company had become disorganized 
and his company commander gassed. Sergeant 
KielpinsKi carried orders under intense fire and 
assisted in reorganizing the company. Though he 
was wounded the next day and ordered to the hos- 
pital, he returned from the dressing station to his 
company and continued in action. Home address, 
Leon Kielpinski, father, 78 Burleigh Street, Mil- 
waukee, Wis. 

KILBOURNE, CHARLES E. . . . Colonel 
General Staff, 89th Division. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem- 
ber 12, 1918. Colonel Kilbourne as chief of staff 
exposed himself to artillery and machine-gun fire 
during the advance of his division, exercising cool 
judgment and strong determination in reorganizing 
the linei and getting troops forward to the objec- 
tive. Home address, Mrs. C. E. Kilbourne, wife, 
Fort Riley, Kans. 

KILBY, ROBERT E. L. . Private (First Class) 
Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
ber 14, 1918 Private Kilby volunteered to go with 
his company commander to reconnoiter a German 
trench before a contemplated advance. They en- 
countered a German officer with seven men in the 
trench. Private Kilby successfully cleaned the 
trench and saved his captain's life by his coolness 
and exceptional courage. Home address, Elijah 
Kilby, father, Grayson, N. C. 

KILCHER, ELMER J. . Private (First Class) 
Company D, 1.30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Eronesen-Woerve, France, 
November 10, 1918. Private Kilcher voluntarily 
returned through the enemy's barrage after a raid 
to rescue another soldier who had been wounded 
and was himself wounded as a result of his self- 
sacrificing effort. Home address, William Kilcher, 
father, Moingona, Iowa. 

KILFOYLE, FRANK J Sergeant 

Company M, 130th Infantry. Under heavy ma- 
chine-gun and artillery fire, Sergeant Kilfoyle led 
an automatic rifle squad into Varennes and captur- 
ed an enemy machine-gun nest, which had been in- 



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flicting heavy casualties on our forces, killing or 
wounding all the members of the crew, including a 
German major. Two days later he again displayed 
skillful leadership in organizing his platoon against 
an enemy counterattack, which was successfully 
repulsed. Home address, Mrs. Mary B. Kilfoyle, 
mother, 1015 Henry Street, St. Joseph, Mo. 

KILMER, EVERETT A Private 

Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Charpentry, France, Octo- 
ber 3, 1918. He voluntarily accompanied three 
other soldiers and went forward under heavy enemy 
fire and rescued a wounded comrade who had fallen 
in advance of our lines. Home address, John Kil- 
mer, father, 619 Outright Street, Chillicothe, 111. 

KILPATRICK, LLOYD . Private (First Class) 
Company C, 21st Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vi6ville en 
Haye, France, November 1, 1918. Private Kil- 
patrick acted as a runner during offensive operations 
and under severest barrages and carried important 
messages to and from the front lines. Home ad- 
dress, Clarence Kilpatrick, brother, Freemansburg, 
Pa. 

KILROY, JOSEPH F. . . . First Sergeant 
Company K, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
4, 1918. Sergeant Kilroy led a patrol of five men to 
flank a machine-gun nest, but heavy machine-gun 
fire caused the loss of the other members of the pa- 
trol. He picked up the automatic rifle of a fallen 
comrade, and by his effective and severe fire ren- 
dered valuable aid in breaking up a local counter- 
attack, which was forming. Home address, Fran- 
cis J. Kilroy, father, 2731 East Lehigh Avenue, 
Philadelphia, Pa. 

KILROY, LAWRENCE B Private 

Ambulance Company No. 337, Medical Depart- 
ment, 339th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Kadish, Russia, September 27-28, 
1918. Acting as stretcher bearer to two companies 
of infantry in action against the Bolsheviks, Private 
Kilroy for two days and nights made his way 
through swamps and forest to administer first aid 
and carry wounded to the dressing station. His 
work at all times was accomplished under sweeping 
machine-gun and intense artillery fire, making it 
necessary for him to crawl on his hands and knees 
for long distances. Home address, Detroit, Mich. 

KIMBALL, ROY EDMUND . . . 

Private (First Class) 

lOlst Field Battalion, Signal Corps. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, 
September 26, 1918. Private Kimball displayed re- 
markable coolness and courage under violent bom- 
bardment when he voluntarily repaired telephone 
lines and rendered great assistance in maintaining 
communication. Although wounded, he continued 
his work until ordered evacuated by his command- 
ing officer. Home address, Fred Henry Kimball, 
father, 86 Lowden Avenue, Somerville, Mass. 

KIMBALL, WALTER C. . . First Lieutenant 
9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. 
While advancing in the first wave of the advance of 
September 12, he was forced to deploy his platoon 
over a wide sector in thickly wooded territory in 
order to maintain contact and liaison with the unit 
on the flank. The crews of several machine-gun 
nests were routed, and in one instance he captured 
a machine-gun crew assisted by only two of his men. 
Home address. New York City. 



KINDLEY, FIELD E. . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Bourlon Wood, France, September 24, 1918. 
Lieutenant Kindley attacked a formation of seven 
hostile planes (type Fokker) and sent one crashing 
to the ground. A bronze oak leaf is awarded to 
Lieutenant Kindley for the following act of extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Marcoing, France, 
September 27, 1918: Flying at a low altitude, this 
ofiicer bombed the railway at Marcoing and drove 
down an enemy balloon. He then attacked Ger- 
man troops at a low altitude and silenced a hostile 
machine gun, after which he shot down in flames an 
enemy plane (type Halberstadt) which had attacked 
him. Lieutenant Kindley has so far destroyed seven 
enemy aircraft and driven down three out of con- 
trol. Home address, Utzer Kindley, cousin, care 
Bank of Gravette, Ark. 

KING, DELANCY . . . First Lieutenant 
108th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. 
Lieutenant King was wounded early in the engage- 
ment but he continued to lead his men until he re- 
ceived a second wound. His gallantry under shell 
and machine-gun fire and his disregard for his own 
safety furnished a splendid example to all ranks. 
Home address, Mrs. E. A. King, mother, 140 Bed- 
ford Avenue, Buffalo, N. Y. 

KING, EDWARD E. . . . First Sergeant 
Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 4, 
1918. Assuming command of his company after 
the company commander had been wounded. Ser- 
geant King reinforced it with remnants of other 
units, leading the entire command through perilous 
machine-gun and artillery fire to his objective. Af- 
ter having consolidated his position, he led a volun- 
teer patrol against several machine-gun nests, 
which were harassing the position. Under violent 
fire from these guns, he cleaned out the trouble- 
some nests, with small losses to his forces. Home 
address. Miss Helen King, sister, 632 Filmore 
Street, Dayton, Ohio. 

KING, FRED T Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 149th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Bulson, 
France, Noveniber 8-9, 1918. Placed in charge of a 
telephone detail, he refused to be evacuated when 
wounded by a splinter from a shell, which killed five 
of his men and wounded twelve others. He remain- 
ed on duty until the regiment left the line, inspiring 
his men by his example of fortitude. Home ad- 
dress, William A. King, father, 939 North Hazel 
Street, Danville, 111. 

KING, GEORGE Private 

Company D, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Argonne Forest, France, 
October 9, 1918. He was a member of a reconnoit- 
ering patrol which encountered heavy fire from hos- 
tile machine guns. Private King advanced alone 
and killed the gunners, enabling his patrol to com- 
plete its mission. Home address, Mrs. Euphenia 
King, mother, 171 Newlands Road, Glasgow, Scot- 
land. 

KING, HAROLD J Lieutenant 

Deceased. 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 4, 
1918. Advancing in the face of terrific maohine- 
gun fire, Lieutenant King rescued a wounded man of 
his platoon, the exploit being accomplished in broad 
daylight. After carrying the man 150 yards, in full 
view of the enemy, he stopped at request made by 
the dying man. During the advance from the Ourcq 
to the Vesle, he demonstrated most admirable 
courage and fearlessness. While accompanying a 
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he was killed by sniper fire. Next of kin, James A. 
King, M. D., father, 409 Water Street. Manistee, 
Mich. 

KING, HENRY M. . . Second Lieutenant 
110th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Apremont, France, September 29, 1918. 
During a determined enemy counterattack. 
Lieutenant King (then sergeant) volunteered with 
another soldier to locate the source of enemy fire 
which was inflicting heavy casualties on his com- 
pany. Going forward under fire and discovering 
seven of the enemy, they opened fire, killing two, 
wounding two and capturing a machine gun. Their 
courageous feat materially aided his platoon to 
continue the advance. Home address, Samuel J. 
Eling, father. 111 Schearer Street, Greensburg, Pa. 

KING, JAMES NORMAN . . . Captain 
Chaplain, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, .Sep- 
tember 16, 1918. He gave proof of unhesitating 
devotion and energy far beyond all call of his duty 
as battalion chaplain. He was continually on the 
outpost lines searching for and burying the dead 
and circulating among the men in the trenches. 
During the entire period the line was subjected to 
extremely heavy shelling from the enemy, yet he 
allowed nothing to interfere with his having burial 
services for the dead that were brought to the burial 
ground located within the shelled area. He was 
sent to the rear , but he prevailed upon the surgeon 
to allow him to return to the front and continue his 
work. Home address, Mrs. Kathleen King, 911 
Franklin Street, Lima, Ohio. 

KING, JESSE L Corporal 

Deceased. Company D, 36l8t Infantry. For 
extiaoidinary heroism in action near Gesnes, 
France, September 26, 1918. Corporal King, to- 
gether with two other soldiers, captured three en- 
emy machine guns and 26 prisoners. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Olive Jacobs, sister, Laramie, Wyo. 

KING, OGDEN DOREMUS . . Lieutenant 
Medical Corp? , U. S. N., attached to the 6th Ma- 
chine Gun Battalion, U. S. M. C. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near the Bois de Belleau, 
June 9-10, 1918. On two successive days the regi- 
mental aid station in which he was working was 
struck by heavy shells and in each case demolished. 
Ten men were killed and a number of wounded were 
badly hurt by falling timbers and stone. Under 
these harassing conditions this officer continued 
without cessation his treatment of the wounded, 
assisting in their evacuation and setting an inspir- 
ing example of devotion and courage to the officers 
and men serving under him. 

KING, RICHARD E Private 

Headquarters Company, 340th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Marim- 
bois Farm, France, November 4, 1918. Assisting 
an officer in establishing communication with the 
advancing infantry. Private King reached Marim- 
bois Farm, where he found the place occupied by 
the enemy. Armed with hand grenades, he ad- 
vanced on a dugout, where he routed out 17 of the 
enemy, bringing them back to our lines in the midst 
of severe shell and maohine-gun fire. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Genevieve King, mother, Rivola Apart- 
ments, Seattle, Wash. 

KINGSBURY, CARL O. . Hospital Apprentice 
U' S. N. He displayed commendable action in 
the immediate ca^e and attention incident to the 
evacuation of more than 100 casualties following 
the ga.s-shell bombardment on the morning of April 
13, 191S, after he himself had been subjected to gas. 
He worked incessantly, disregarding his own symp- 



toms, until he had to be evacuated. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Ella Kingsbury, mother, Newcastle, Pa. 

KINKADE, BERTE L Corporal 

Company D, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Exermont, France, October 4, 
1918. When a German 77mm. gun supported by 
numerous machine guns broke the tank attack and 
held up the infantry "dvance. Corporal Kinkade, 
with two scouts, made an encircling movement 
amid heavy fire and put the gun out of action, cap- 
turing the entire crew. They cleaned out the en- 
emy dugouts in the vicinity and returned with 
forty prisoners, including an officer. Home address, 
Mrs Martha Kinkade, mother, 414 East Kansas 
Avenue, St. Joseph, Mo. 

KINNEY, CLAIR A. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Air Service, 49th Aero Squadron. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Doulcon, 
France, October 4, 1918. With a patrol of six other 
machines Lieutenant Kinney attacked 17 enemy 
planes, (Fokker type). Diving into the midst of 
the enemy formation he fired into one of the Ger- 
man planes, and pursued it until it crashed to the 
ground, though he was wounded by another Fokker, 
which attacked him from the rear. After maneuver- 
ing to escape his pursuer. Lieutenant Kinney im- 
mediately attacked another enemy plane directly 
in front of him, and forced it to the ground. In so 
doing he was fired upon from behind by another 
Fokker, several bullets stnking him in the body and 
another setting fire to his gas tank. He succeeded 
in making a safe landing. This gallant officer after- 
ward died of his wounds. Next of kin, Mrs. M. P. 
Kinney, mother, Endicott, Wash. 

KINNEY, MARTIN H Sergeant 

Company E, 315th Engineers. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Pont-a-Mousson, France, 
September 26, 1918. After receiving orders to with- 
draw from position, he saw an officer lying wounded 
and helpless about 15 yards in advance of the line. 
With utter disregard for his own safety he crawled 
through heavy enemy fire from the front and flanks 
to the aid of the officer and dragged him back about 
50 yards to the shelter of a small mound, where he 
dressed the officer's wound, and then carried him 
through the barrage to a first-aid station. Home 
address, Mrs. Fannie Kinney, mother, R. F. D. 10, 
Box 162, Dallas, Texas. 

KINSLEY, WILBERT E. . Second Lieutenant 
Air Service, Pilot, 3d Observation Group. For 
extraordinary heroism in action east of Cunel, 
Verdun sector, France, October 7, 1918. While 
staking the advanced lines of the 18th Division he 
was attacked by eight enemy machines (Fokker 
type), who dived out of a near-by cloud bank. Al- 
though attacked simviltaneously by the enemy 
planes, he placed his airplane in such position that 
his observer, Second I.,ieutenant William O. Lord, 
was able to shoot down and crush one enemy plane 
and disable a second so badly that it was forced to 
land a few kilometers inside the German lines. Lat- 
er on the same mission, he was again attacked by a 
patrol of five enemy scout machines and in a run- 
ning fight he drove these off and succe.ssfullv com- 
pleted his mission. Home address, Guy Kinsley, 
brother, Washington Street, Winchester, Mass. 

KIRK, EDGAR .... Second Lieutenant 
2d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
1918. At a critical period in the attack south of 
Soissons when the infantry was held up by a Ger- 
man battery, he pushed forward with one of his 
machine guns in the face of direct machine-eun and 
artillery fire and by cool and courageous direction 
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causing its capture and permitting the infantry to 
advance. Home address, Robert Kirk, Princeton, 
Ind. 

KIRK, HENRY S Sergeant 

Company B, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. During the operations against the 
Hindenburg line Sergeant Kirk, with an officer and 
two other sergeants, occupied an outpost position 
in advance of the hne, which was attacked by a 
superior force of the enemy. Sergeant Kirk assisted 
in repulsing this attack and in killing ten Germans, 
capturing five, and driving off the others. The 
bravery and determination displayed by this group 
was an inspiration to all who witnessed it. Home 
address, Mrs. Ellen Kirk, mother, 138 West Ninety- 
first Street, New York City. 

KIRK, RICHARD M Sergeant 

Company H, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Audenarde, Belgium, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Sergeant Kirk was a member of a pa- 
trol sent out to reconnoiter the town of Audenarde. 
This patrol discovered several enemy machine-gun 
sniper posts, located in buildings, which were en- 
filading the streets of the town. Taking another 
soldier with him, and dodging from building to 
building, he entered one of these houses and cap- 
tured two machine-gunners. Home address, Mrs. 
Ethel Kirk, wife, care of Kemp M. Downs, Harlan, 
Iowa. 

KIRKPATRICK, CLIFFORD . . . 

Private (First Class) 

S. S. U. 647. For extraordinary heroism in action 
at Sommerance, France, October 13-15, 1918. 
While he was loading his ambulance at an advanced 
dressing station Private Kirkpatriek was struck in 
the back by a shell fragment and rendered uncon- 
scious. Upon recovering, he drove his car through 
heavy shell fire back to the field hospital and made 
repeated trips until he was relieved. Two days 
later Private Kirkpatriek, arriving at a point on the 
road near an advanced post, saw a shell strike in the 
middle of an infantry detachment moving up to the 
line. He stopped his car, and, despite continuous 
and intense shelling, loaded on three wounded sol- 
diers, carried them to the nearest aid station, re- 
turned, and continued the work of evacuation until 
relieved. Home address, Prof. Edwin A. Kirkpat- 
riek, father, 856 Main Street, North Leominster, 
Mass. 

KITE, GEORGE J Private 

Company B, 102d Machine Gun Battalion For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 24, 1918. After several runners 
had been killed in the attempt. Private Kite volun- 
teered and delivered an important message under a 
hail of fire. Home address, David C. Kite, father, 
Grove Hill, Va. 

KJELLBERG, JOHN . . Second Lieutenant 
Machine Gun Company, 102d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Trugny, 
France, July 23, 1918. Home address, Mrs Lydia 
C. Kjellberg, mother, 112 Huntington Avenue, Bos- 
ton, Mass. 

KJOSE, CLARENCE O Corporal 

Machine Gun Company, 7th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Clare Chenes 
Woods, France, October 15, 1918. Advancing with 
two squads in front of the company to which he 
was attached, after being twice stopped by en- 
filading machine-gun fire and losing half his de- 
tachment Corporal Kjose continued to lead his 
squad through the woods; and put out of action 
an enemy machine-gun, which had been holding 
up the advance of the Infantry. This soldier had 
been wounded twice within the three preceding 



days, but continued in action refusing to be evacu- 
ated. Home address, Ed. Kjose, father, R. F. D. 2, 
Akron, Ohio. 

KLANSKA, FREDERIC Private 

Deceased. Company F, 4th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroismin action near Le Charmel, France, 
July 26, 1918. Private Klanska at great personal 
risk voluntarily left his shelter and went 100 yards 
into an open field swept by heavy machine-gun fire 
and brought in a wounded man on his back. Home 
address. Miss Mary Klanska, 1044 Barrett Avenue, 
St. Paul, Minn. 

KLAPETZKY, JOSEPH W. . . . Corpora] 
Ambulance Company, 304th Sanitary Train. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
France, September 29, 1918. Corporal Klapetzky 
went through heavy shell fire into a station which 
he knew contained a large quantity of ammunition 
in order to rescue two wounded German prisoners. 
He succeeded in carrying them to safety. Home ad- 
dress, Joseph E. Klapetzky, father, 617 Katherine 
Street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

KLAVITER, EMIL O. . Private (First Class) 
Machine Gun Company, 362d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, 
September 29, 1918. Private Klaviter, a runner 
and signalman, while carrying a message to the at- 
tacking battalion, encountered an enemy machine- 
gun nest. Single-handed he killed two of the Ger- 
man machine-gunners and captured six others, to- 
gether with their gun, ammunition, and belts. The 
prisoners were then turned over to some other sol- 
diers and forced to carry a wounded officer to the 
rear, while Private Klaviter continued on his mis- 
sion. Home address, Emil E. Klaviter, father, 
Princeton, Wis. 

KLEIBER, WALTER J Private 

Deceased. Battery E, 10th Field Artillery. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Greves Farm, 
France, July 14, 1918. Private Kleiber was acting 
as telephone operator at a gun in a detached posi- 
tion, when all the crew became casualties. With an- 
other soldier, he courageously continued to fire the 
piece under the heaviest bombardment until it was 
struck by a shell and he was killed. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Laura Kleiber, mother. Whiting, Ind. 

KLEIN, IRVING Corporal 

Company A, 308th Infantry. For repeated acts 
of extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, 
France, September 29, 1918, and Charlevaux, 
France, October 3-7, 1918. On September 29, after 
locating the position of three enemy machine-guns, 
he succeeded in silencing one, took up a position 
against the other two under intense shell fire, and 
sent back information to his company commander 
which made it possible to clean out the entire nest. 
On October 3, although wounded seriously. Corporal 
Klein continued to assist his men in repulsing the 
attack of an enemy combat patrol. Home address, 
Bernard Klein, brother, 121 Ludlow Street, Yon- 
kers, N. Y. 

KLICK, ALBERT W Sergeant 

Company H, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
September 12, 1918. With the aid of six comrades. 
Sergeant Klick attacked and put out of action a ma- 
chine-gun which was checking the advance of his 
company. Later he captured, without aid, about 20 
prisoners, and, while advancing against another 
nest, he was twice wounded. Although in severe 
pain, he declined the use of a litter, walking three 
kilometers to a dressing station. Home address, 
Mrs. August Hofifmeister, 207 Main Street, Fairfield, 
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KLIER, GEORGE J. . . Private (First Class) 
Company G, 320th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October H, 
1918. While his platoon was being forced back. Pri- 
vate Klier remained to bind np the wounds of a 
comrade, although he himself was suffering from a 
painful wound. He then refused to be taken to the 
rear until all the others had been evacuated. Home 
address, Mrs. Anna KUer, mother, 4222 Milgate 
Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

KLINE, DAVID Private 

Medical Detachment, 341st Machine-Gun Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Remonville and Barricourt, France, November 1-2, 
1918. Attached to a company immediately behind 
the assault battalion of infantry. Private KUne 
worked uncea.singly, giving aid and treatment to 
the wounded in this vicinity in an area constantly 
swept by intense fire from all arms. Displaying the 
highest devotion to duty and disregard for his own 
safety he frequently worked in plain view of the 
enemy. Home address, Daniel Khne, father, 2103J^ 
Chicago Street, Omaha, Neb. 

KLINE, ORVAL . . . Second Lieutenant 
11th Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action northeast of Nantillois, France, 
October 12, 1918. While the infantry was falling 
back 200 meters to take cover from heavy artillery 
and machine-gun fire, he, with his platoon sergeant, 
stayed at their one remaining machine-gun, which 
they continued to operate for 45 minutes, until the 
infantry position was reestablished. They not only 
successfully covered withdrawal of the infantry, but 
also captured a German machine-gun and three 
prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Howard Lee, 
Blooniington, Md. 

KLINE, ROBERT J Sergeant 

Deceased. Company D, 126th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, north- 
west of Verdun, France, October 5, 1918. Picking 
up a light Maxim gun and ammunition left by the 
retreating enemy, he advanced in front of his com- 
pany's line and supported it with enfilading fire so 
effectively that he was soon made the target of 
many German guns. With the utmost coolness and 
entire disregard for his own safety, he continued to 
give appreciable support with his captured gun until 
he was killed by the hostile m.achine-gun fire. His 
example of bravery and audacity was an inspiration 
to the whole command. Next of kin, Miss Ruth 
Kline, sister, Saranac, Ionia County, M'ch. 

KLINGE, WALTER . . Private (First Class) 
Company M, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
17, 1918. When sent out as a scout with a small pat- 
rol consisting of an officer and two men, Private 
Khnge courageously went ahead alone, killed two 
enemy scouts, whom he encountered, and drove the 
gunners away from two machine-guns. When the 
patrol came up the capture of the guns was com- 
pleted with their assistance. Home address, 
Charies H. KUnge, brother, 1908 Silver Street, 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

KLINGER, WALTER W Sergeant 

Deceased. Company B, 113th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Bois D'Etrayes, 
France, October 23, 1918. Two of his companions 
having been killed. Sergeant Klinger advanced alone 
upon one of the enemy's strongest machine-gun 
nests and destroyed it with hand grenades. He was 
later killed while administering first aid to a 
wounded soldier. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Rummell, 
mother, 70 Ogden Street, Newark, N. J. 

KMIOTEK, ALOYSIMS .... Private 
Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 



heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
July 15, 1918. Although badly wounded. Private 
Kmiotek continued to perform his duties as runner 
and before he would accept relief notified adjoining 
relays that his post was disabled. Home address, 
Antonio Kmiotek, 102 West Miller Street, New 
Castle. Pa. 

KNAUFF, RALPH E Private 

Battery D, 107th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Montsaint Martin, 
France, August 19, 1918. Seeing another soldier 
fall seriously wounded, Private Knauff ran to his 
assistance and, under heavy shell fire, carried him 
to safety. Home address, Mrs. Jeanett Knauff, 
mother, 165 Eighth Street, Renovo, Pa. 

KNESS, KARL F Private 

Company A, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 4, 1918. Private Kness volunteer- 
ed and a.ssisted a wounded comrade to get to the 
rear, going through an area swept by terrific ma- 
chine-gun and artillery fire for a distance of more 
than a kilometer. He carried the wounded man the 
greater part of the distance. Home address, Minnie 
E. Kness, mother, 147 South Greene Street, Wi- 
chita, Kans. 

KNIGHT, HENRY Private 

Company D, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
1918. After his company had been reheved Private 
Knight remained to guide the new organization 
through the intense artillery and machine-gun fire, 
and for three days carried food and water to the 
wounded, who could not be removed during the 
bombardment. Home address, Mrs. Walter Froz- 
ier, aunt, Easton, Me. 

KNIGHT, PAUL R. . . . First Lieutenant 
308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Binarville, France, October 3-5, 1918. 
Although he had been twice wounded, he led his 
company in four attempts to cut through a heavy 
barbed-wire entanglement to capture Hill 205 in 
the Forest of Argonne, France, in order to reach 
two battaUons of his regiment which had been cut 
off by the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Albert C. 
Knight, mother, 541 West Thirty-fourth Street, 
New York City. 

KNOKE, EUGENE F Private 

Company M, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
29, 1918. Private Knoke performed his duties as 
company runner with the utmost fearlessness, cross- 
ing fire-swept fields on two occasions to carry im- 
portant messages to neighboring units. Home ad- 
dress, Frank Knoke, father, Glasston, Mont. 

KNOWLES, JAMES Jr., . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, 95th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, 
October 9, 1918. While on a voluntary patrol over 
the enemy's lines he observed three enemy Fokkers 
attacking one of our balloons. He unhesitatingly 
attacked, and in a bitter combat that lasted for five 
minutes he succeeded in bringing one of the enemy 
planes down in flames and driving off the others. 
Home address, James Knowles, father, 51 Brattle 
Street, Cambridge, Mass. 

KOBERNAT, JAMES F Private 

Deceased. Company M, 307th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the forest of Ar- 
gonne, France, October 1, 1918. Private Kobernat 
succeeded in establishing an automatic rifle post 
under heavy machine-gun fire. In the face of this 



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heavy fire he continually advanced until he was 
killed. Next of kin, Joe Kobernat, brother, Hill 
City, Minn. 

KOCAK, MATEJ Sergeant 

Company C, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the Villers-Cotter- 
ets forest, south of Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. 
He advanced ahead of the American line and cap- 
tured a machine gun and its crew. Later the same 
day he took command of several squads of allied 
troops and led them forward in the advance. Home 
address, Albany, N. Y. 

KOCHANIK, JOHN Corporal 

Deceased. Company K, 127th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, 
France, August 4, 1918. Ordering his squad to take 
cover. Corporal Kochanik, single-handed, rushed 
an enemy machine gun and killed the two Germans 
manning it. As he was turning the captured gun 
on the enemy, this courageous soldier was killed by 
a sniper. Next of kin, Walter Kochanik, brother, 
1002 Seventh Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. 

KOCHENSPARGER, JAMES . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Company F, 166th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action northwest of Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France, July 29, 1918. He was killed 
on July 29, 1918, when establishing an outpost be- 
yond the edge of Seringes-et-Nesles, which had 
just been captured by our forces. Throughout the 
attack he led his section of automatic riflemen with 
the greatest gallantry, giving an example of cour- 
age and bravery that was an inspiration to the men 
of his command. Next of kin, Charles F. and 
Merry E. Kochensparger, Circleville, Ohio. 

KOEHLER, KURT H. A Private 

Company A, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 9, 
1918. Operating without assistance a machine gun 
which he secured by crawUng out ahead of our lines, 
he successfully resisted a greatly superior force of 
the enemy, killing several and causing the rest to 
retreat. When wounds in the shoulder made it im- 
possible for him to further operate the gun he ren- 
dered it unserviceable with a pick handle before re- 
tiring and reporting to his company commander. 
Home address, Mrs. S. Koehler, mother, Hillsdale, 
Ore. 

KOEPPEL, OSCAR Captain 

166th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Seringes, France, July 27, 1918. After 
being severely wounded while leading his men 
through an intense barrage, Captain Koeppel re- 
fused to leave his company until they had been es- 
tablished on the front Une and all orders and in- 
etructions turned over to the next in command. 
Home address, Mrs. Mignon B. Koeppel, wife, Li- 
den Heights, Ohio. 

KOERPER, FRANK P Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 131st Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Gercourt, 
France, September 26, 1918. Under heavy ma- 
chine-gun fire Corporal Koerper crept up to a 
church and captured four of the enemy who were 
operating machine-guns from this building. Home 
address, Mrs. Rosalie Koerper, wife, 1113 Wolfram 
Street, Chicago, 111. 

KOFMEHL, WILLIAM H. . Second Lieutenant 
Company C, 15th Machine Gun Battalion, For 
extraordinary heroism in action north of Verdun, 
France, October 21, 1918. After his platoon had 
Buffered heavy casualties in the Bois des Rappes 
from machine-gun fire he located the enemy guns, 
and, rallying a handful of his men, charged the en- 
emy positions, capturing 37 prisoners. After get- 



ting his own machine guns in position Lieutenant 
Kofmehl, seeing that one of his gunners had been 
wounded, operated the gun himself, setting an ex- 
cellent example to his men. Home address, Mrs. 
Joseph Kofmehl, mother. Parley, Iowa. 

KOGLER, JOHN M Private 

Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry. In spite 
of the fact that he had been severely wounded him- 
self near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918, he refused 
to be relieved, and continued to treat wounded 
under fire for two days. Home address, Mrs. Mar- 
garet Kogler, mother, 1447 North Fulton Avenue, 
Baltimore, Md. 

KOHLWYCK, OREN C Private 

Deceased. Company M, 118th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Villeret, 
France, September 27, 1918. He displayed marked 
bravery as battalion runner, fearlessly exposing 
himself to heavy fire to deUver important messages. 
Volunteering to deliver a message which necessitat- 
ed his crossing a barrage of high explosive, shrapnel 
and gas shells, he was mortally wounded. Next of 
kin, WilUam H. Kohlwyck, father, Humbolt, Tenn. 

KOHN, MARIAN Corporal 

Company B, 8th Machine Gun BattaUon. For 
extraordinary heroism in action during the Argonne- 
Meuse offensive, France, October 5-6, 1918. See- 
ing his platoon commander and platoon sergeant 
buried by a shell explosion. Corporal Kohn left his 
trench, and, in the face of perilous machine-gun and 
shell fire, single-handed rescued his comrades from 
the caved-in trench. Home address, Toledo, Ohio. 

KOHN. MAT A Corporal 

Company K, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, November 
4, 1918. Corporal Kohn went through heavy shell 
and machine-gun fire for a distance of 100 yards 
and carried a wounded comrade to safety. Home 
address. Mat Kohn, Wabasha, Minn. 

KOIJANE, FRANK A Sergeant 

Company G, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. 
While digging in at his final objective he came under 
fire from a hostile machine gun in a sunken road 200 
yards to the right front. With Lieutenant Yagle 
and two Australian soldiers, he rushed the position 
and captured the gun and eight prisoners. Home 
address, Mrs. Elsie Koijane, wife, 2224 Troy Street, 
Chicago, 111. 

KOLEMAN, NORMAN .... Sergeant 
Battery C, 119th Field Artillery. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Lea Pres Farm, 
France, August 9, 1918. Sergeant Koleman had 
just returned with his gun crew to their dugout, 
after maintaining fire for twelve hours, under heavy 
bombardment, when a shell of large caliber struck 
directly over the dugout, killing or wounding the 
entire crew. Regardless of the fact that he himself 
had been wounded in nine places. Sergeant Kole- 
man immediately walked and crawled to the nearest 
helter to secure aid for this men. Home address, 
Perry Koleman, father, Lindsey, Ohio. 

KOLONCZYK, WASYL .... Private 

Company C, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
18, 1918. Private Kolonczyk is awarded an oak 
leaf cluster, to be worn with the distinguished- 
service cross awarded him November 11, 1918. 
After the advance of his company had been stopped 
by strong hostile machine-gun fire. Private Kolon- 
czyk, with three companions, advanced far ahead 
of the front Une to attack an enemy position located 
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the broad daylight they covered all entrances to the 
house and forced the surrender of the entire force of 
the enemy, numbering 36 men and two officers. 
During the exploit they killed two Germans, who 
attempted to take cover in the cellar. Home ad- 
dress, Michael Mazur, friend, 72 Canvas Street, 
Cohoes. N. Y. 

KOON, CARTER R Private 

Deceased. Company B, 1st Engineers. For 
extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, 
France, July 20, 1918. He volunteered and obtain- 
ed the permission of his company commander to 
pass through an area then under heavy shell fire for 
the purpose of recovering wounded comrades. He 
made two trips successfully, but on his third trip he 
was mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. Fannie 
H. White, mother, Princeton, Ky. 

KOON, ETHEN S First Lieutenant 

119th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Ypres, Belgium, August 31, 1918. Ig- 
noring his severe wound, suffered in the advance of 
his platoon against the enemy south of Ypres, 
Lieutenant Koon remained with his men until all 
the wounded had been evacuated, and personally 
directed the reorganization of his position until or- 
dered to the rear by his commanding officer. Home 
address, Mrs. J. N. Koon, mother, Post-office Box 
343, Asheville. N. C. 

KOPP, HENRY . . . Private (First Class) 
Company G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
ber 12, 1918. Private Kopp displayed excellent 
courage in capturing a machine gun, which he turn- 
ed upon an adjoining trench, forcing 20 of the en- 
emy to surrender. Home address, Henry Kopp, 
father, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

KORMAN, FRANK A Private 

Company S, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 4-6, 1918. When volunteers were 
called for to rescue another member of his company 
who was severely wounded. Private Korman re- 
sponded and in plain view of the enemy carried his 
wounded comrade to shelter through heavy ma- 
chine-gun fire. Home address, John J. Korman, 
father, 26 Delle Avenue, Roxbury, Mass. 

KORN, WALTER S Sergeant 

Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. He continued to lead his platoon in 
attack on the Hindenburg line after he had received 
a wound from shrapnel. He was later knocked 
down by a rock thrown by a shell explosion, twice 
more wounded by shrapnel, but continued to lead 
his platoon until he received a severe wound, which 
necessitated his evacuation. He personally cap- 
tured two prisoners in the attack. Home address, 
Miss Ruth Korn, sister, Leetonia, Ohio. 

KORSYSKO. GEORGE .... Private 

Deceased. Company H, 132d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Forges, 
France, September 26, 1918. During the action in 
Forges wood. Private Korsysko, single-handed, at- 
tacked and captured several machine guns, killing 
the gunners with hand grenades. It was while he 
was thus engaged that he was killed. Next of kin, 
Mike Korsysko, brother, Chicago, 111. 

KORTH, HERMAN Sergeant 

Company D, 121st Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
north of Soissons, France, August 31, 1918. Under 
heavy fire from machine guns and artillery, he 
crawled to the crest of a hill, setting stakes to line 
our artillery on enemy machine-gun emplacements. 



He remained in observation in this perilous position 
for half an hour, signaling back when our own troops 
were endangered by the fire of the batteries. Home 
address, Mrs. Gusta Korth, mother, Fond du Lac, 
Wis. 

KOSIKOWSKI. STANISLAW . . . Private 
Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 
2-7, 1918. During the time when his company was 
isolated in the Argonne forest and cut off from 
communication with friendly troops. Private Kosi- 
kowski, together with another soldier, volunteered 
to carry a message through the German lines, al- 
though he was aware that several unsuccessful at- 
tempts had been previously made by patrols and 
members of which were either killed, wounded or 
driven back. By his courage and determination, he 
succeeded in delivering the message and brought 
relief to his battalion. Home address, Joseph Kosi- 
kowski, brother, 195 Hall Avenue, Maspeth, Long 
Island. N Y. 

KOSS, MAX S Private 

Company K, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 
8-9, 1918. Private Koss volunteered to patrol the 
valley along the railroad tracks north of St. Thibaut 
for the purpose of locating machine-gun nests. He 
was wounded early in the morning, but he remained 
in the valley until the next night, securing the in- 
formation for which he was sent, and killing two 
Germans. Home address, Mrs. Josephine W. Koss, 
mother, Normandie Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. 

KOSTAK, FRANK F Private 

Company G, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
9, 1918. Single-handed, Private Kostak, with 
great gallantry, attacked a machine-gun position, 
capturing two machine guns and seven prisoners. 
Home address, August Kostak, father, 2430 South 
Post Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

KOUTS, WILLIAM McK. . . . Sergeant 
Company D, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
26, 1918 Sergeant Kouts, together with two other 
soldiers, captured three enemy machine guns and 
26 prisoners. Home address, Ray Kouts, Crescent, 
Okla. 

KOWALKOWSKI, LEO .... Private 

Company E, 137th Infantry. Having previously 
made several trips to the rear with wounded com- 
rades under heavy shell fire. Private Kowalkowslci, 
with another litter bearer, after making three at- 
tempts succeeded in j-eaching their battalion com- 
mander who lay wounded under heavy machine-gun 
fire and carried him back to safety. Home address, 
Mrs. Martha Yerkey, sister, 1321 North Twentieth 
Street, St. Louis, Mo. 

KOWASKI, LEWIS Corporal 

Company B, 28th Infantry. Near Cantigny, 
France, on May 28-30, 1918, he captured an enemy 
machine gun and aided materially in breaking up a 
counterattack by using it against his foes. In com- 
pany with his captain he led the way to a dugout 
which he had located in capturing the machine gun 
and assisted in taking nine prisoners. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Lewis Kowaski, wife. Harbor, Ind. 

KOZLOSKI, JOHN Private 

Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
July 14-15, 1918. Private Kozloski repeatedly 
volunteered and delivered messages over routes 
where all previous runners had either been killed or 
wounded. Home address, Peter Kozloski, father, 
329 South Bond Street, Baltimore, Md. 



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KRAMER, HENRY G Corporal 

Company D, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. During the operations against the Hin- 
denburg line Corporal Kramer, with four other sol- 
diers, left shelter and went forward into an open 
field under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and 
succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to our 
lines two wounded men Home address, Mrs. W. 
Kramer, mother. New York City. 

KRAMPS, CLARENCE O. . . . Corporal 
Battery C, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near St. Eugene, France, July 
14-15, 1918 Corporal Kramps remained on duty as 
chief of section after being very severely wounded. 
Later in the action when one of his gun crew was 
wounded, he was hfted to the seat and continued 
to tire the piece in addition to his other duties until 
forcibly taken from the seat and sent to an aid sta- 
tion. Here it was found that he had been wounded 
in four places. Home address, Mrs. Anna Jones, 
mother, 16 South Minnie Avenue, Rosedale, Kans. 

KRASIGROCH, PAUL J. . Second Lieutenant 
6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Bois De Chatillon, France, November 5-6, 
1918. Despite severe leg wounds Lieutenant Krasi- 
groch remained on duty with his company through- 
out the entire action, refusing treatment until his 
objective had been reached and the remainder of 
his company reorganized and a liaison established. 
On the following day after first aid had been given 
he returned immediately to duty, and during the 
remaining advances commanded in a most skillful 
and courageous manner, he being the only officer 
left with the organization. Home address, Mrs. 
Anna Krasigroch, mother, 709 Sixth Street, Mil- 
waukee, Wis. 

KRAUSE, WILLIAM H. . . First Sergeant 
Company C, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. He displayed great gallantry during the 
operations against the Hindenburg line. A smoke 
barrage was put down by the enemy between his 
company and the company on the left. The com- 
pany commander having been wounded. Sergeant 
Krause sent a soldier to establish liaison with the 
company on the left. When this soldier was severe- 
ly wounded and unable to accomplish his mission. 
Sergeant Krause went himself and succeeded in 
reaching the company. While returning to his own 
company. Sergeant Krause met a party of Germans 
attempting to break through the gap between the 
two companies. In a personal encounter he killed 
a German officer and forced the rest of the party to 
withdraw. Home address, Mrs Clara L. Krause, 
wife, 314 Marguerite Avenue,*Syracuse, N. Y. 

KREIS, JACOB Private 

Company I, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at St. Thibaut, France, August 10, 
1918. Accompanied by another soldier, he pene- 
trated the enemy's lines and patrolled a sector from 
the north bank of the River Vesle to the town of 
Bazoches. These two men entered an enemy dug- 
out and killed two Germans, at the same time locat- 
ing a machine-gun emplacement. Home address, 
Henry Gross, friend, 915 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan, 
Wis- 

KRIGBAUM, WILLIAM L. . . . Captain 
Company A, 124th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de 
Chaume, France, October 9, 1918. When the bat- 
talion to which Captain Krigbaum was attached 
had reached its objective north of Bois de Chaume, 
it was subjected to two counterattacks. The right 
flank of the battalion was left exposed and all the 
gun crews on that flank were either killed or wound- 
ed and the guns put out of action. At the most 



critical time of this emergency. Captain Krigbaum 
alone mounted a captured German machine gun 
and so successfully operated it against the enemy 
that the counterattack was stopped and the flank 
of the battalion saved from serious losses. Home 
address, William L. Krigbaum, father, 432 South 
Main Street, Decatur, 111. 

KROMER, CHESTER C Corporal 

Company K, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, France August 30, 
1918. Corporal Kromer voluntarily made four 
trips in front of the line, under machine-gun and 
artillery fire, and brought in four wounded men, 
who had been left in an exposed position after a 
withdrawal of the line. Home address, Mrs. J. D. 
Kromer, mother, 618 Logan Street, Grand Rapids, 
Mich. 

KROTOSHINSKY, ABRAHAM . . Private 
Company K, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in Argonne Forest, France, Octo- 
ber 6, 1918. Private Krotoshinsky was on liaison 
duty with a battalion of the 308th Infantry which 
was surrounded by the enemy north of the Forest 
De la Buironne in the Argonne Forest. After pa- 
trols and runners had been repeatedly shot down 
while attempting to carry back word of the battal- 
ion's position and condition. Private Krotoshinsky 
volunteered for the mission and successfully ac- 
complished it. Home address, H. Newman, 811 
Ritter Place, Bronx, New York City. 

KRUEGER, ARTHUR Private 

Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, October 
9, 1918. While his platoon was halted by murderous 
fire of the enemy, Private Krueger crawled from a 
shell hole, in which he was seeking shelter, and 
made his way forward to the aid of a wounded com- 
rade. On the way, he was wounded, but bravely 
continued on, until he had dressed the wounds of 
his comrade. He then insisted on walking to the 
dressing station for treatment of his own wounds. 
Home address, Mrs. Bertha Krueger, mother, 
Chicago, 111. 

KRUEZMAN, WILLIAM A. . . . Private 
82d Company, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bayonville, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Private Kruezman volunteered and 
went forward to reconnoiter a ravine which was in- 
fested with hostile machine guns, returning with 
several prisoners. Home address, Mrs. EUzabeth 
Kruezman, Batesville, Ind. 

KRUGER, ANTHONY J Sergeant 

Company K, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Wilhelmplatz, France, Sep- 
tember 29, 1918. Sergeant Kruger vvas ordered to 
take his platoon and capture a machine gun which 
was holding up the advance of the company and 
causing many casualties Without hesitation. Ser- 
geant Kruger, armed with an automatic pistol, and, 
with utter disregard for his personal safety, charged 
the machine gun, stopping only when he was render- 
ed unconscious by two bullet wounds in the neck. 
Home address, Mildred Kruger, mother, 1702 Ocean 
Avenue, Patchogue, Long Island, N. Y. 

KRUM, JAMES EDWARD . . . Sergeant 
Company E, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. 
Although severely wounded in the right arm at the 
beginning of the engagement, he continued forward 
as squad leader, exhibiting great gallantry and set- 
ting an inspiring example to his men. After his 
wound had been dressed he insisted upon returning 
to duty with his platoon. Home address, Harold 
Krum, brother, 6504 Nordica Avenue, Norwood 
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KRZYKWA, ALBERT S Private 

Company M, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
14, 1918 In an attack on Cote Dame Marie the 
126th Infantry was held up, owing to intense enemy 
mac)jine-gun fire and grenades. Private Krzykwa 
volunteered as a member of a combat patrol which 
cut through the enemy lines, capturing ten machine- 
guns, killed and captured 15 of the enemy, and 
forced a large number to surrender, clearing that 
part of the Cote Dame Marie of the enemy, enabl- 
ing the regiment to continue their advance. Home 
address, Mrs. Francis Krzykwa, mother, R. F. 
D. 2. Alto. Mich. 

KUBACKI, STEVE Sergeant 

Company D, 55th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Jaulny, France, November 
10, 1918. After leading his platoon to its objective, 
and having consolidated a defense position, Sergeant 
Kubacki alone went forward under heavy shell fire 
to reconnoiter the enemy's position. Finding the 
area clear, he moved his platoon 300 yards forward 
to a more favorable position, which he held despite 
the fierce fire of the enemy. Home address, John 
Marmurowicz, uncle, 1064 Ninth Avenue, Milwau- 
kee, Wis. 

KUDER, HAWARD F Sergeant 

Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Greves Farm, France, 
July 14-15, 1918. Sergeant Kuder volunteered to 
carry messages after communication had been bro- 
ken off. Although wounded, he refused to be re- 
lieved, and continued making trips to the batteries 
throughout the heavy bombardment, without 
thought of personal safety. Home address, Mrs. 
Mattie E. Kuder, mother, 5435 Spruce Street, Phil- 
adelphia, Pa. 

KUHLMAN, ALFRED H Private 

116th Ambulance Company, 103d Sanitary Train. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Haumont, 
France, October 11, 1918. Private Kuhlman, a 
stretcher bearer, gave proof of great courage and 
high sense of duty by helping transport a wounded 
soldier to a dressing station under heavy fire, by 
which three other stretcher bearers were killed or 
seriously wounded. Private Kuhlman was himself 
wounded, but he nevertheless returned to the shell- 
swept area and assisted in rescuing a wounded officer 
and six wounded soldiers. Home address. Max C. 
Kuhlman, father, Rogers City, Mich. 

KUHLMAN, GEORGE WINFIELD 

Second Lieutenant 

Engineers. He was sent on the night of August 
5-6, 1918, to make a reconnaissance of all possible 
means of crossing the River Vesle, near Fismes, 
France. It had been reported that the Germans had 
all retreated from the south bank of the river, but 
he found that such was not the case: they were there 
in force. Nevertheless, such was his bravery and 
determination that he crossed into and through the 
German lines, made a full reconnaissance, and re- 
turned with his report. Home address, Mrs. Wil- 
liam Kuhlman, mother, Ghdden, Wis. 

KUKOSKI, JOHN Private 

49th Company, oth Regiment, U. S M. C. At 
Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, alone he 
charged a machine-gun and with the utmost brav- 
ery captured it and its crew, including an officer. 
Home address, Stanley Kukoski, brother, 688 Tenth 
Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. 

KUNZIE, HARRY E Corporal 

Deceased. Company I, 126th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, 
August 1, 1918. He crawled out in advance of his 
company and, single-handed, killed the six Germans 



forming the crew of a machine-gun. He then con- 
tinued forward to silence another gun, being mor- 
tally wounded in the attempt. Next of kin, Wil- 
liam G. Kunzie, 423 South Stewart Avenue, Big 
Rapids, Mich. 

KURLE, CHRISTIAN Private 

Company H, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Oches, France, November 4, 
1918. Exposing himself to heavy machine-gun fire. 
Private Kurle crossed an open field 300 yards wide 
and rescued a severely wounded comrade. Home 
address, John Kurle, Wishek, N. D. 

KYLE, ERNEST C Private 

116th Ambulance Company, 104th Sanitary 
Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Haumont, France, October 11, 1918. Private Kyle, 
a stretcher bearer, gave proof of great courage and 
high sense of duty by helping transport a wounded 
soldier to a dressing station under heavy enemy fire, 
by which three other stretcher bearers were killed or 
seriouslyw ounded. He repeatedly returned to 
shellswept area and assisted in rescuing the 
wounded. Home address, Mrs. Clara Kyle, mother, 
450 Millers Avenue, Portland, Ore 

LABOUR, RENE Captain 

415th Infantry, French Army, attached to 307th 
Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Fismes, France, September 2, and near Grand-Pr6, 
France, October 15-16, 1918. Captain Labour dis- 
played singular bravery in going forward in the face 
of violent machine-gun fire to inspect the technical 
organization of the sector, prior to the attack on 
Fismes of September 2. During the night of Octo- 
ber 15-16, under perilous artillery and trench-mor- 
tar fire, he visited the front line and obtained most 
valuable information which aided materially in the 
capture of the town. Home address, Jeanne Vean 
Labour, mother, 60 Rue Chateau D'eau, Paris, 
P>ance. 

LA BUHN, EDMUND C. . Second Lieutenant 
116th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Brabant, France, October, 1918. Becom- 
ing detached from his regular organization on Octo- 
ber 8, Lieutenant LaBuhn, accompanied by five sol- 
diers, attached himself to another company and 
voluntarily took part in the offensive operations. 
Leading his men, he charged a machine-gun nest 
and captured several guns and four prisoners. He 
continued in action with this company until wound- 
ed on October 9, 1918. Home address, Detroit, Mich. 

LACOSSE, LAWRENCE J Private 

Company K, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Private Lacosse, with three other sol- 
diers, went out into an open field under heavy shell 
and machine-gun fire and succeeded in carrying back 
to our lines four seriously wounded men. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Matilda Lacosse, mother, 92 Franklin 
Street, Malone, N. Y. 

LA CROIX, ORIE H Corporal 

Company A, 308th Infantry. For e.xtraordinary 
heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 1, 
1918. When his company commander and first ser- 
geant had been wounded, he rallied the companj' 
and continued the advance, fearlessly exposing him- 
self to hostile fire and inspiring the men with him by 
his courage. Home address, Mrs. Adeline LaCroix, 
6 Park Circle, Milford, Conn. 

LAFORD, RUSSELL E Private 

Company K, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. During the operations against the 
Hindenburg line he left shelter and went out into 
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and succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to 
our lines a wounded officer. Home address, Mrs. 
Russell E. Laford, wife, 112 Webster Street, North 
Tonawanda, N. Y. 

LAGASSEY, NAPOLEON .... Private 
Company K, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne-aux-Arnes, 
France, October 3-9, 1918. While carrying a mes- 
sage Private Lagassey was wounded in both legs 
and in the face, but delivered his message to the 
proper place before he collapsed from loss of blood. 
Next of kin, Georgianna Lagassey, mother. North 
Oxford, Mass. 

LAGEAISE, STANLEY, JR. . . . Corporal 
Headquarters Company, 2Sth Infantry. During 
the three days of fighting at Cantigny, France, May 
28-30, 1918, he worked bravely without thought of 
himself to maintain lines in working condition. He 
was almost constantly under heavy fire, but fear- 
lessly went into it whenever necessary and thereby 
aided materially in the success of the regiment's 
enterprise. Home address, Mrs. Victoria Lageaise, 
mother, 2411 West Sixth Street, Duluth, Minn. 

LA GRAW, ELGIN Private 

Company A, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fey-en-Heye, France, Sep- 
tember 12, 1918. Private LaGraw displayed an ad- 
mirable quality of courage in always being the first 
to venture forth in an endeavor to wipe out obsta- 
cles in his company's advance. He captured with- 
out aid three enemy machine-guns on different oc- 
casions. Home address, Mrs. Mary LaGraw, mo- 
ther, Morrison, Colo. 

LAIMINGER, ALBERT S Private 

Company H, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
September 12, 1918. When his company was held 
up by heavy machine-gun fire, he circled through 
the woods and opened fire with his automatic rifle 
upon the enemy machine-gun emplacement, forcing 
the enemy crew to retire, leaving their gun in posi- 
tion Home address, Mrs. Mary Zanztelli, Sopria, 
Colo. 

LAIT, HENRY A. . . . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company G, 103d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Remy, 
France, September 12, 1918. Private Lait, with 
comrades, advanced into the open and fired an auto- 
matic rifle on an enemy machine-gun emplacement, 
thereby drawing the machine-gun fire to themselves 
and enabling the platoon, which had been exposed 
to an enfilading fire, to flank the gun and put it out 
of action. Private Lait was killed by a machine-gun 
bullet during the action. Next of kin, Hyman Lait, 
father, 29 Bosworth Street, Old Town, Me. 

LA TENNESSEE, JOSEPH P. . . . Sergeant 
Company D, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
1918. He retained the command of his platoon 
after he had received a severe gunshot wound in the 
leg, maintained the organization of his platoon un- 
der heavy fire, and directed it in the overcoming of 
several machine-gun positions. He consolidated his 
position on the fine held by the company and re- 
mained on post 36 hours until ordered evacuated on 
account of his wound. Home address, Joseph La- 
Jennessee, father. Red Lake, Minn. 

LAKE, CLARENCE W Corporal 

Company F, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 5, 
1918. With two other soldiers. Corporal Lake ad- 
vanced ahead of their company and rushed an en- 
emy machine-gun nest from the flank, capturing 14 
members of the crew and two machine-guns and 



thereby enabling the advance to continue. Carry- 
ing the captured guns with them to the objective, 
they later used them successfully in repelling a hos- 
tile counterattack. Home address, William G. 
Lake, father, Topsfield, Mass. 

LAKE, JAMES Private 

Company B, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, comprising 
the company headquarters detachment, Private 
Lake assisted his company commander in cleaning 
out enemy dugouts along a canal and captured 242 
prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Nellie Alexander, 
stepmother, Kingston, Ky. 

LAMB, BENJAMIN L Corporal 

Deceased. Company F, 132d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, 
France, October 9, 1918. When the advance of his 
platoon was stopped by an enemy machine-gun. 
Corporal Lamb charged the gun from the flank, 
wounded one of the gunners, and captured the other 
two members of the gun crew, together with the gun. 
Remaining in an advanced position under fire 
throughout the day, he used the captured machine- 
gun in breaking up an enemy counterattack. Next 
of kin, Charles Lamb, father, Watertown, 111. 

LAMB, JOHN E Sergeant 

Company C, 107th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordin.ary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
north of Soissons, France, August 28 to September 
4, 1918. When heavy shelling and machine-gun fire 
destroyed the telephone communication. Sergeant 
Lamb, without orders and upon his own initiative, 
went out and repeatedly patrolled the line, making 
repairs and reestablishing communication. There- 
after, he continued to patrol the line, constantly im- 
proving connections and placing the line in protect- 
ed places. He worked indefatigably day and night 
during a period of seven days and refused to rest or 
seek a place of safety while he could find work to do. 
When he saw the body of his brother who had been 
killed in action he did not falter, but remained on 
duty as before. Home address, Mrs. F. K. Lamb, 
mother, Rockford, Mich. 

LAMB, ROBERT J Major 

119th Infantry For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. 
In command of a company, he, with two other men, 
rushed a machine-gun post, which was holding up 
the advance, killing the German crew. Later, sep- 
arated from part of his command owing to a dense 
smoke screen, he found himself with a few men in 
front of three German machine-gun nests. Leading 
the attack, he captured the enemy positions, with 
25 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. James W. Lamb, 
mother, Fayetteville, N. C. 

LAMBERT, JOHN H. . . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, 91st Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Stenay, France, October 30, 
1918. While on a photographic mission in the vicin- 
ity of Stenay, his work being seriously interfered 
with by the fire of a formation of enemy planes, 
Lieutenant Lambert temporarily discontinued his 
mission, attacked the formation and dispersed it, 
destroying one plane and seriously damaging ano- 
ther. He then returned to his objective, completed 
his mission, and returned with information of great 
mihtary value. Home address, Mrs. Joseph F. 
Kelley, 45 West Eleventh Street, New York City. 

LAMBING, FLOYD C Private 

Deceased. Company A, 320th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, 
France, October 10, 1918. Private Lambing, when 
his company was suddenly pulled back, went for- 
ward through both friendly and enemy shell fire to 
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outpost to safety, although he was killed in the act. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Harriet E. Lambing, mother, 
Box 706, Appolo, Pa. 

LAMM, JOHNNIE Private 

Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun fire. 
Private Lamm, with two other soldiers, attacked 
and put out of action an enemy machine-gun post, 
capturing a German officer and three soldiers. 
Home address, Lawrence Lamm, brother, Lucama, 
N. C. 

LA MORDER, HENRY C. . . . Sergeant 
Headquarters Company, 166th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Buzancy, France, 
October 16, 1918. While his platoon was taking 
shelter from the withering machine-gun fire. Ser- 
geant LaMorder heard cries of a wounded comrade 
in a near-by shell hole. Braving the deadly ma- 
chine-gun fire, he went to his assistance, bound up 
his wounds, and, when attempting to carry him to 
safety, was himself severely wounded. He started 
to crawl to the dressing station, but became exhaust- 
ed after going a very short distance. Home address, 
Henry W. LaMorder, father, Waitsfield, Vt. 

LAMSON. DWIGHT F Private 

Deceased. Company C, 353d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Limey, France, 
September 12, 1918. Seeing his lieutenant fall se- 
verely wounded, Private Lamson, with another 
stretcher bearer, rushed through severe machine- 
gun fire to his assistance. When they had placed 
the lieutenant on their stretcher and were endeav- 
oring to go through the heavy fire to the dressing 
station, Private Lamson fell, mortally wounded. 
Next of kin, Walter Lamson, father. Little River, 
Kan. 

LANDES. WILLIAM S. . First Lieutenant 
113th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion north of Samagneux, France, October 11-25, 
1918. Lieutenant Landes, acting as regimental mu- 
nitions officer, was wounded early in the action but 
remained on duty for two weeks supervising the dis- 
tribution of ammunition to the front line battalions. 
Through his untiring efforts and utter disregard of 
personal danger under heavy shell fire an adequate 
supply of ammunition to the battalions in the line 
was constantly maintained. After the attack on the 
Bois D'Etrayes, October 24, when liaison with the 
advance battalion had been broken by the intense 
bombardment, this officer volunteered to proceed 
to the position occupied by this battahon and re- 
turned with valuable information as to the location 
of the front line. Home address, Mrs. W. G. Landes, 
mother, 36 East Stuart Avenue, Lansdowne, Pa. 

LANDON, HAROLD M. . . First Lieutenant 
369th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Sechault, France, September 29, 1918. 
Lieutenant Landon, on duty as assistant liaison 
officer, personally carried an order to the assault 
battalion in order to insure its delivery, passing 
through heavy fire. The battalion commander 
being killed just as he arrived, Lieutenant Landon 
gave the order to the next senior and then waited to 
see its execution. When the assaulting line wavered 
under a terrific enemy barrage, this officer jumped 
ahead of the line and led the first wave 1,000 meters 
to the objective, assisting in consolidating the new 
position before he returned to regimental head- 
quarters. Home address, E. H. Landon, father, 
60 Broadway, New York City. 

LANDRY, GERALD P Sergeant 

Machine-Gun Battalion. When his platoon com- 
mander was incapacitated by wounds, July 19, 
1918, near Soissons, France, his displayed instant 



initiative, effectively took command of his platoon, 
and directed its movements with marked ability 
and courage during the remaining three days of the 
advance. Home address, F. S. Landry, father, 
Dutchtown, La. 

LANDSTREET, ROBERT S. . First Lieutenant 
115th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Bois de Consenvoye and Bois de la 
Grande Montagne, France, October 8-16, 1918. On 
October 8 he led his platoon through machine-gun 
and rifle fire in an advance which resulted in the cap- 
ture of 300 prisoners and 12 machine-guns. On the 
morning of October 16 he volunteered, with one ser- 
geant, and straightened out the line of an adjacent 
unit. His movements were under constant machine- 
gun fire, and so close to the enemy that he, with his 
sergeant, captured two prisoners while accomplish- 
ing their mission. Home address, Mrs. C. S. Land- 
street, 3026 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Md. 

LANE, ELMER L Private 

Company F, 104th Infantry. For coolness and 
gallantry in action on April 13, 1918. Standing on 
the parapet of a trench in order to see the advancing 
enemy through heavy fog, he continued, under 
heavy fire, to throw hand grenades at the enemy 
until severely wounded, thus preventing the enemy 
from penetrating the line in the vicinity of his post. 
Home address, Fletcher S. Hyde, friend, Boston, 
Mass. 

LANE, HERSCHEL V Private 

77th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, U. 
S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Vierzy, France, July 20, 1918. He volunteered and 
successfully carried messages from Virezv to the 
front line near Tigny, through heavy artillery and 
machine-gun fire, after two others who had been de- 
tailed for the duty had failed to get through. 

LANE, LESLIE M. . . Private (First Class) 
Company C, 102d Infantry. On the night of 
April 4-5, 1918, he was carrying rations to the men 
in the front trenches. He encountered a large en- 
emy platoon who demanded his surrender. He re- 
fused to surrender, drew his pistol, and killed the 
enemy platoon commander, causing the enemy raid- 
ing party to retire. During the encounter he was 
severely wounded by hand grenades. By his quick- 
ness of action he undoubtedly saved the Uves of the 
men in our advanced listening post. Home address, 
Mrs. Annie Lane, mother, 27 Highland Avenue, 
Northampton, Mass. 

LANERGAN, JOHN F Private 

Company B, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 23, 
and in the Belieu Bois, France, October 27, 1918. 
While engaged as runner during the attack on 
Houppy Bois on October 23, Private Lanergan 
made repeated trips over an area swept by machine- 
gun and artillery fire. On October 27, after all his 
superior officers had become casualties. Private 
Lanergan assembled scattered combat groups and, 
after reorganizing them, led them in a successful 
counterattack against the enemy. Home address, 
Mrs. H. A. Lanergan, mother, 144 Norwell Street, 
Dorchester, Mass. 

LANGE, CARL M. . . Private (First Class) 
Company B, 2d Machine-Gun Battalion. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Fleville, France, 
October 5, 1918. Seeing that his first line was being 
held up by machine-gun fire from the woods, Private 
Lange, with another soldier, voluntarily made his 
way through a terrific enemy barrage and entered 
the woods, cleared out three machine-guns, killed 
several of the crew, and captured about 20 prisoners. 
FaiUng in his attempt to communicate the success 



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of his mission to the attacking wave, he himself went 
back, and, finding his ofEcers had all become casual- 
ties, assisted in organizing a small force and leading 
it to the objective. Next of kin, Mrs. Fred Gosch, 
mother. Wall Lake, Iowa. 

LANGHAM, GEORGE W. . . . Private 

Company H, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
France, August 29-September 2, 1918. Though 
he had been severely gassed, he remained on duty 
with his company while it was in the front line. 
Later, when it was in support, he voluntarily aided 
in the work of carrying wounded across an area cov- 
ered by artillery and machine-gun fire. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Anna Langham, mother, 205 Locust 
Street, Roaring Springs, Pa. 

LANGLEY, JOHN H Private 

Medical Detachment, 311th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Chevieres, 
France, October 21, 1918. Private Langley re- 
mained on duty continuously for four hours, admin- 
istering aid to wounded men under heavy shell fire. 
Finding that he could not properly work while wear- 
ing his gas mask, he removed it, though many gas 
shells were bursting in his vicinity. After being 
gassed he continued to work for an hour, until all 
the wounded were attended. Home address, Mrs. 
Anna Langley, mother, Newfield, N. J. 

LANIGHAN, MATTHEW S. . . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Company I, 309th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St Juvin, France, 
October 16, 1918. Although wounded, he refused to 
be evacuated and led his men with marked personal 
courage, capturing several enemy machine-guns and 
prisoners. He was killed while organizing his pla- 
toon for a further advance. Next of kin, Edward 
Lanighan, father. Market and Exchange Streets, 
Lockport, N. Y. 

LANKFORD, JULIUS A Private 

Company A, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
17-19, 1918. Being a company runner, he displayed 
marked bravery, repeatedly crossing heavily shelled 
areas and exposing himself to machine-gun fire to 
deUver important messages enabUng his company 
to maintain adequate liaison. Home address, John 
J. Lankford, father, Swepsonville, N. C. 

LARNER, G. DE FREEST . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service, 103d Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the region of Cham- 
peny, France, September 13, 1918. Lieutenant Lar- 
ner attacked an enemy patrol of six machines (Fok- 
ker type), and fought against the great odds until he 
had destroyed one and forced the others to retire. 
Lieutenant Larner is awarded a bronze oak leaf, for 
extraordinary heroism in action in the region of 
Montfaucon, France, October 4, 1918. While lead- 
ing a patrol of four monoplace planes. Lieutenant 
Larner led his patrol in an attack on an enemy for- 
mation of seven planes. By skillfully maneuvering 
he crushed one of the enemy machines and with the 
aid of his patrol forced the remainder of the enemy 
formation to withdraw. Home address, Adelaide 
DeF. Larner, mother, Highland Apartments, Wash- 
ington, D. C. 

LARRA, JOSEPH . . . Second Lieutenant 
French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion at Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. Lieu- 
tenant Larra was acting as Uaison officer between 
French tanks and American infantry, when the lat- 
ter met with severe artillery and machine-gun fire 
from strong enemy positions. Passing through a 
heavy artillery barrage, he led two small tanks into 
action in an effort to overcome the enemy's resist- 
ance, and personally charged a machine-gun nest 



with his pistol, killing one of the gunners and cap- 
turing the other two. The two small tanks proving 
to be inadequate, this officer went back through the 
barrage and brought up eight large tanks, leading 
them on foot in the open under intense shell fire and 
direct machine-gun fire. He maneuvered these 
tanks so skillfully that the subsequent capture of the 
stronghold of Cheppy by the infantry was made 
possible. Home address not given. 

LARSON, JAMES A Corporal 

Company K, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Malancourt, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918. Corporal Larson, with another 
soldier from his platoon, outflanked a machine-gun 
in advance of our Une, killed three of the crew and 
captured two others, together with the machine- 
gun. Home address, Mrs. Mary Turnbull, mother, 
Blossburg, Pa. 

LARSON, JULIUS D. . . Private (First Class) 
Company F, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brieulles, France, November 
3, 1918. With indomitable courage and bravery, 
Private Larson rendered most valuable assistance 
in the construction of a pontoon bridge across the 
Meuse River, and two other bridges across the Canal 
Est. At both places the work was done in the face 
of heavy machine-gun fire. Home address. Matt 
Larson, father, Chaseburg, Wis. 

LASCO, PATRICK . . Private (First Class) 
Company H, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Beaumont, France, Novem- 
ber 5, 1918. As a runner, he showed absolute disre- 
gard for personal danger in carrying messages 
across areas swept by artillery and machine-gun 
fire, maintaining liaison between his company and 
battalion commander. Home address, Joseph Las- 
co, 418 East Nineteenth Street, New York City. 

LASHIWER, HYMAN . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company M, 9th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France, 
September 12, 1918. Private Lashiwer, with three 
other soldiers, volunteered to carry wounded men of 
other companies from in front of our advanced posi- 
tions and carried this work on under violent ma- 
chine-gun fire while a counterattack was develop- 
ing. Home address, Mrs. Eva Kastle, 413 Thir- 
teenth Street, College Point, Long Island, N. Y. 

LATHAM, DAVID U Wagoner 

Company G, 5th Ammunition Train. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Septsarges, 
France, October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell 
struck some pyrotechnics stored in the ammunition 
dump of his organization. Wagoner Latham assisted 
in removing inflammable material and placing the 
fixe under control. Through his coolness and cour- 
age, the destruction of a large quantity of near-by 
ammunition was avoided. Home address, John 
Williams, uncle, Asburg, N. C. 

LAUBER, CLARENCE E Private 

Deceased. Company I, 356th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Pouilly, 
France, November 10-11, 1918. Private Lauber 
accompanied Lieutenant Murphy and three other 
soldiers in a flank attack on three heavy machine- 
guns; fired on directly at 30 yards, they charged the 
guns, and in the hand-to-hand fight which followed 
this soldier and two of his comrades were killed. 

LAUGHLIN, JOSEPH H Private 

Company A, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 28- 
30, 1918. In command of the battaUon runners, 
Private LaughUn volunteered to carry messages 
through the unusually heavy fire. During a very 
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a machine-gun barrage to the front line to obtain 
information when no word from that source had 
been received for a long period. Home address, J. 
F. Laughlin, father, 178 Despot Street, Concord, 
N. C. 

LAUNCELOT, MARC V Sergeant 

lat Battalion, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
tober 3, 1918. During the absence of his platoon 
commander, Sergeant Launcelot took command of 
the platoon, led an attack and captured seven ma- 
chine guns in strong position. He was later serious- 
ly wounded. Home address, Mrs. Anna MacNeil, 
mother, 559 West 149th Street, New York City. 

LAUTENSLAGER, EARL W. . . . Private 
Deceased. Company B, 108th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918. During the operations 
against the Hindenburg line, when his company was 
held up by an enemy machine-gun nest, he volun- 
teered to cross an open field in front of his company 
in order to ascertain the exact location of the en- 
emy's position. While engaged in this enterprise he 
was killed by a bursting shell. His heroic self-sacri- 
fice was a splendid example to the men of his com- 
pany. Next of kin, Mrs. Anna Lautenslager, mo- 
ther, 16 Sweeney Avenue, Geneva, N. Y. 

LAVIOLETTE, HENRY J. . . . Private 

Deceased. Company K, 104th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau- 
Thierry, France, July 20-23, 1918. Private Lavio- 
lette, acting as a runner, carried messages through 
heavy artillery fire with absolute fearlessness until 
killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Rose Valle, sister, 191 
Broad Street, Marlboro, Mass. 

LAVOIE, LEO J Corporal 

Deceased. Company D, 16th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the Argonne For- 
est, France, October 9, 1918. Corporal Lavoie led 
his squad against an enemy machine gun which was 
causing severe losses on his company. His journey 
was made through a very difficult terrain and under 
deadly fire, but his mission was accomplished with- 
out the loss of a man Later in the day he was killed 
while leading his squad. Next of kin, Mrs. Margar- 
et Lavoie, mother, 29 Wainouch Street, Lowell, 
Mass. 

LAWHORNE, DEWIE H Private 

Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun 
fire. Private Lawhorne, with two other soldiers, at- 
tacked and put out of action an enemy machine- 
gun post, capturing a German officer and three sol- 
diers. Home address, Landon S. Lawhorne, father, 
Schoolfield, Va. 

LAWLER, JOSEPH WILLIAM .... 

First Lieutenant 

118th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at St. Martin-Rivi6re, France, October 17, 
1918. Being the only officer left with the company. 
Lieutenant Lawler was ordered to clear a village of 
the enemy. Most of his command became separat- 
ed from him in a dense fog, but with his one remain- 
ing squad he proceeded to accomplish his mission. 
Lieutenant Lawler and one soldier came upon a 
hundred Germans operating machine guns from 
behind a hedge and succeeded in capturing .50 of the 
enemy. This officer then pursued the others, ex- 
changing shots with a German officer as he ran. 
Home address, Mrs. William Lawler, 71 Chestnut 
Street, MontclaLr, N. J. 

LAWLESS, EDWARD K. . . 

. Regimental Sergeant Major 
Headquarters Company, 39th Infantry. For ex- 



traordinary heroism in action near Troesnes, 
France, July 18, 1918. When it had become neces- 
sary to send an urgent message to the battalion base 
company. Sergeant Major Lawless, though under 
fire for the first time voluntarily took the message 
across an open field, a distance of 500 yards. It 
seemed almost impossible to get through the mur- 
derous fire, but, knowing the importance of the mes- 
sage. Sergeant Major Lawless ventured through, 
rather than take the longer yet safer route. He 
completed his mission, returning over the same 
course. Home address, John T. Lawless, father, 
99 Boston Avenue, Leominster, Mass. 

LAWLESS, JAMES B Sergeant 

Machine Gun Company, 310th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
France, September 22, 1918. During a raid Ser- 
geant Lawless bayoneted the men at two enemy 
machine guns, which were firing upon our raiding 
party and put several others out of action with 
hand grenades. Home address, Bridget Lawless, 
Newport, R. I. 

LAWRENCE, HENRY S Sergeant 

Company B, 108th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Basheux, 
France, September 5, 1918. When the advance of 
the platoon commanded by him was held up by 
machine-gun fire from the front and flanks. Ser- 
geant Lawrence took a rifle and bayonet and, ac- 
companied by another soldier, crawled under the 
enemy wire in the face of severe fire, drove off the 
crews of several enemy machine guns and returned 
with two prisoners, thereby enabling his platoon to 
rush on. Subsequently under heavy machine-gun 
and sniper fire, he went along the line of his gun 
emplacements cheering and encouraging his men, 
his fearlessness affording an inspiration to them 
throughout the engagement. Home address, Mrs. 
David Lawrence, 1319 Main Street, Peckville, Pa. 

LAWRENCE. HULL F Private 

Company K, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
23, 1918. While his company was seeking shelter 
from a continuous rain of machine-gun bullets. Pri- 
vate Lawrence voluntarily carried messages from 
his company commander, who was lying wounded 
under enemy observation, to battalion headquart- 
ers. He worked under heavy bombardment at all 
times, but showed remarkable courage and devotion 
to duty while thus engaged. Home address, Mrs. 
Lena Lawrence, mother, 11 Birks Place, Newark, 
N.J. 

LAWRENCE, JACKSON S Major 

Medical Corps, 368th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action at Binarville, France, Sep- 
tember 30, 1918. Major Lawrence, with two sol- 
diers, voluntarily left shelter and crossed an open 
space 50 yards wide, swept by shell and machme- 
gun fire, to rescue a wounded soldier, whom they 
carried to a place of safety. Home address, Mrs. 
Florence Lawrence, wife, 405 South Forty-second 
Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

LAWRENCE, VIVIAN S. Jr. . . . Corporal 
319th Ambulance Company, 305th Sanitary 
Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Gercourt, France, September 29, 1918. While Cor- 
poral Lawrence was passing along the roads leading 
to Septsarges, near Gercourt, in an ambulance, a 
large shell fell among a group of infantry soldiers 
near-by, severely wounding five of them. He stop- 
ped the ambulance and rendered efficient first aid, 
although under concentrated shell fire. He then 
loaded the patients in the ambulance and removed 
them from the shelled area. Home address, Vivian 
S. Lawrence, father, Churchland, Va. 



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LAWSON, BRADLEY . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 120th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Having 
been wounded by a bursting shell immediately 
after the opening of the attack, Private Lawson re- 
fused to go to the rear, but remained with his cor- 
poral, who had been severely wounded by the same 
shell. For two hours, under an intense enemy bar- 
rage, he continued to minister to his wounded com- 
rade, until another shell burst nearby, by which he 
was fatally wounded. 

LAWSON. FRED M Corporal 

Company L, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Fossoy, France, July 14-15, 
1918. When it was reported that the enemy had 
crossed the Marne River, Corporal Lawson twice 
led a patrol across his platoon front through heavy 
shell fire and at the risk of his life. On July 15-16-17 
he worked day and night unceasingly until forced 
to stop from complete exhaustion, displaying at all 
times the highest coolness and judgment, and ren- 
dering services of the greatest value. Home ad- 
dress, John Lawson, father, R. F. D. 1, Rosehill, Ky. 

LAWSON, WALTER ROLLS . . . Captain 
Air Service, Observer, 91st Aero Squadron. For 
repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action 
near St. Mihiel, France, July 30 and September 13, 
1918. This officer showed rare courage on a re- 
connaissance far over the enemy lines when he con- 
tinued on his mission after being seriously wounded 
by antiaircraft fire. On September 13, although he 
was stUl convalescing from his wound, he volunteer- 
ed for a particularly dangerous mission requiring a 
flight of 75 kilometers within the enemy lines. Be- 
cause of weather conditions he was forced to fly at a 
dangerously low altitude and was repeatedly fired 
on by antiaircraft and machine guns. He success- 
fully accomplished his mission and returned with 
important information. Home address, Mrs. Wal- 
ter R. Lawson, wife, Birmingham, Ala. 

LAY, ARTHUR Mechanic 

Company D, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Meuse River, France, 
November 3-4, 1918. While passing through the 
German lines at night carrying messages Mechanic 
Lay captured eight of the enemy, including two 
oflBcers, and marched them back four kilometers. 
Next day he carried messages through artillery and 
machine-gun fire, and fearlessly exposed himself to 
danger in guiding companies into position. While 
returning from a mission he carried a severely 
wounded coinrade through a machine-gun barrage 
to the dressing station. Home address, Charles 
Hull Lay, 194 Jefferson Street, Albany, N. Y. 

LAYER, JONATHAN Private 

Battery B, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near St. Eugene, France, 
July 14, 1918. Private Layer continued on duty, 
repairing breaks in telephone line, even after being 
severely wounded and almost unconscious. Home 
address, Mrs. Ethel Freeman, friend, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

LEACH, GEORGE E Colonel 

151st Field Artillery. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Pexonne, France, March 5, 1918. 
Colonel Leach entered the quarry of Battery C, 
151st Field Artillery, then subjected to a particular- 
ly accurate artillery bombardment, for the purpose 
of directing and encouraging the officers and men of 
that battery when he might with propriety have 
sent his directions by messenger. Home address, 
Mrs. Pearl Leach, wife, 2429 Pillsbury Avenue, 
Minneapolis, Minn. 

LEACH, JOHN W. . . . First Lieutenant 
117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 



action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. 
About 6.30 in the morning of September 29 Lieut- 
enant Leach received a serious wound which ren- 
dered his right arm useless. Notwithstanding his 
Buffering and weakness from loss of blood, he con- 
tinued to lead his platoon toward its objective until 
after 1 o'clock of that day, when he became so ex- 
hausted and weak that he was ordered to the aid 
station by his commanding officer, and from there 
was evacuated to the hospital. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary C. McCrary, mother, Knoxville, Tenn. 

LEANDRI, DOMINIQUE ANTOINE . Colonel 
French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. 
Leading his regiment in the attack in liaison with 
the 26th American Division, Colonel Leandri di- 
rected an assault with distinguished gallantry and 
leadership. In an advance of six kilometers, his 
command captured 1,780 prisoners, including two 
regimental commanders and 37 other officers, 90 
machine guns, three heavy howitzers, 22 minenwer- 
fers, one 77-mm gun, and a large quantity of other 
material. 

LEARY, E. M Colonel 

358th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Stenay, France, November 10, 1918. 
Under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire Colonel 
Leary personally led two sections of machine guns 
and two platoons of infantry to the assistance of one 
of his battalions in order to protect its flank. Home 
address, Mrs. E. M. Leary, 40 Chapel Street, Augus- 
ta, Me. 

LEAVELL, JOHN H Captain 

Company F, 316th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Audenarde, Belgium, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Captain Leavell led a patrol of four 
men on a reconnaissance of the city of Audenarde 
at a time when it was still occupied by enemy pa- 
trols and snipers, obtaining important data on 
destroyed bridges and locating materials necessary 
in repairing them. While on this errand Captain 
Leavell and his men encountered a German patrol 
three times their number and in the combat which 
followed several of the enemy were killed or wound- 
ed and a spy was captured. Home address, Mrs. 
Rama D. Leavell, 24 South Street, Quincy, Mass. 

LEBRE, ANTON Captain 

French Army, 344th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfauxelle, France, Sep- 
tember 29-October 4, 1918. While on duty as 
senior French officer near the colonel of the 37l8t 
United States Infantry, Captain Lebre volunteered 
and went forward to make reconnaissance, during 
which he was wounded in the face by a bursting shell. 
After being evacuated, he insisted on returning to 
duty with the regiment, though he was still suffer- 
ing from fever caused by his wound and exposure 
during the battle. 

LE CAM, YVES MARIE 

Private (Second Class) 
French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Vauxbrun, Soissons, France, July 1, 1918. 
While advancing with and assisting an American 
colonel in an attack on the enemy. Private Le Cam 
displayed meritorious valor in combatting the 
enemy. With fixed bayonet, he attacked the hostile 
party and exacted no less than four casualties, 
one of whom was a non-commissioned officer. 

LE CLAIR, ARTHUR Corporal 

Company D, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
October 12th, 1918. When ordered on an exploiting 
party one and one-half kilometers in advance of our 
lines, he first reconnoitered the route and then led 
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artillery and machine guns. He held the position 
he established under heavy fire, until relieved 14 
hours later. Home address, Arthur Le Clair, broth- 
er, 250 West Street, Gardner, Mass. 

LECLERC, HIPPOLYTE A. M. . Chef d' Esc. 
French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion in the Verdun campaign, September-Novem- 
ber, 1918. By his valuable assistance rendered to 
the infantry, which he was supporting. Chef d' Esc. 
Leclerc, by the effective use of his batteries, inflict- 
ed heavy casualties on the enemy. To better assist 
the American division attacking Grancourt, he oc- 
cupied an advanced position, despite the fatigued 
condition of his troops, who were constantly sub- 
jected to machine-gun fire and high-explosive and 
poisonous shells. 

LECOIN, R. H Interpreter 

French Mission, attached 28th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cantigny, 
France, May 28-30. 1918. During the critical 
operations around Cantigny, Interpreter Lecoin was 
constantly on duty at an observation post. Seeing 
a group of men retreating in disorder, he rushed to 
them, stopped their retreat, and returned them to 
their positions on the line. 

LEE, ALFRED, P Private 

Company L, 104th Infantry. During the action 
of April 10, 1918, he displayed courage, coolness, 
and the spirit of self-sacrifice in voluntarily going 
through shell-swept area to bring back wounded to 
a place of safety, carrying one wounded man more 
than 50 yards under heavy shell fire. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. P. J. Lee, 27 Highland Avenue, North- 
ampton, Mass. 

LEE, ARTHUR TRUMBULL . First Lieutenant 
364th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Tronsol Farm, France, September 28, 
and at Leauwken, Belgium, October 31, 1918. On 
the afternoon of September 28 Lieutenant Lee ad- 
vanced with his platoon to Tronsol Farm under 
heavy artillery and machine-gun fire and captured 
seven machine guns and much ammunition. Forc- 
ed to retire he returned with his capture and platoon 
in good order On October 31, while attempting to 
locate machine-gun nests which were holding up his 
advance, he was so severely wounded that, in spite 
of his desire to continue, he was unable to do so. 
Home address. Rev. George H. Lee, Newberg, Oreg. 

LEE, CARL Private 

Company D, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Molain, France, October 17, 
1918. Having become separated from their com- 
pany in a smoke barrage. Private Lee and Corporal 
Henry W. Cardwell found themselves face to face 
with a party of the enemy. Private Lee brought 
his automatic rifle to his shoulder and attempted to 
fire, but the gun was jammed and would not shoot. 
Seeing themselves covered by the gun and not know- 
ing its condition, the Germans threw up their hands, 
and while Private Lee kept the rifle at his shoulder 
Corporal Cardwell rounded up the Germans and 
disarmed them. Their ruse resulted in the capture 
of 12 of the enemy, comprising three machine-gun 
crews. Home address, Gilbert Lee, brothei, Osage, 
Iowa. 

LEE, CHRISTOPHER F Major 

102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Verdun, France, October 25, 1918. When 
his battalion had met with heavy artillery, machine- 
gun, and rifle resistance, and his troops were on the 
verge of becoming disorganized. Major Lee took the 
leadership of the front line platoon and charged the 
enemy. In this act he was so seriously wounded 
that he had to be evacuated. Home address, Mrs. 
Christopher F. Lee, wife, Dorchester, Mass. 



LEE. JOHN B. 3d. . . Second Lieutenant 

Observer, French Army, 24th Aero Squadron. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Mezieres, 
France, November 3, 1918. Lieutenant Lee ex- 
hibited extreme courage in the course of a long and 
dangerous photographic and visual reconnaissance 
in the region of Mezieres with two other planes of 
the 24th Aero Squadron. Their formation was bro- 
ken by the attack of ten enemy pursuit planes; five 
enemy planes attacked Lieutenant Lee and his pilot. 
With remarkable coolness Lieutenant Lee succeed- 
ed in shooting down two of the planes. They then 
had a clear passage to their own lines, but turned 
back into Germany to assist a friendly plane with 
several hostile aircraft attacking it. They succeed- 
ed in shooting down one more of the enemy. Lieut- 
enant Lee and pilot returned to our lines with in- 
formation and photographs of great military value. 
Home address, John B. Lee, Jr., father, 667 High- 
land Avenue. Newark. N. J. 

LEE, JOHN C First Lieutenant 

Deceased. 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, 
August 9, 1918. When his platoon was held up by 
fire from a machine-gun nest, he advanced alone 
against the enemy position, and, although mortally 
wounded, attacked and killed the crew, falling dead 
among the bodies of the Germans. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Edmund E. Lee, mother, 5437 Kenmore Ave- 
nue, Chicago, 111. 

LEE. ROBERT S Sergeant 

Company C, 102d Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918. Sergeant Lee was a 
member of an advanced regimental signal party 
which went over the top with the third wave in the 
attack against the Hindenburg line. The ofiicer in 
charge and three privates were wounded, and two 
sergeants, two corporals, and two runners were kill- 
ed. Sergeant Lee, in the face of terrific shell and 
machine-gun fire, fearlessly and courageously 
strung telephone lines and patrolled same in such a 
manner as to insure telephone communications 
with the battalion to which he was attached. His 
bravery and extreme devotion to duty was a splen- 
did inspiration to all his comrades. Home address, 
Mrs. Evelyn Lee, wife, High Falls, N. Y. 

LEE, THEODORE F Private 

Company H, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
29, 1918. When the advance of his battalion was 
held up by a machine-gun nest on a high ridge south 
of Gesnes, Private Lee and another soldier charged 
the emplacement, killing part of the crew and rout- 
ing the others, capturing three heavy machine guns 
and one light Maxim pun, which they turned on the 
retreating Germans. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth 
Lee, Ibaspah, Utah. 

LEE, WILL H Corporal 

Company F, 5th Marines. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 
4, 1918. During an advance of his company. Cor- 
poral Lee volunteered to carry a wounded comrade 
to a place of safety through hostile machine-gun 
fire. He later brought a wounded soldier from no 
man's land through a heavy machine-gun and ar- 
tillery barrage. Home address, Norman A. Lee, 
father, Liverpool, N. Y. 

LEEB, JOSEPH S. . . Private (First Class) 
Company D. 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 3, 
1918. He voluntarily and unhesitatingly left shel- 
ter under heavy shell fire and without thought of 
personal danger, rendered first aid, and carried a 
wounded comrade to a place of safety. Home ad- 
dress, Chicago, lU. 



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LEEPER, DAN C Captain 

Deceased. 359th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Villers-devant-Dun, France, 
November 2, 1918. In the face of intense machine- 
gun fire Captain Leeper led his company forward to 
its objective, capturing a machine-gun nest and 
making possible the capture of a strong enemy posi- 
tion on a hill. This officer was severely wounded 
during these operations, but his courage was an in- 
spiration to his men in consolidating their position. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Dan C. Leeper, wife, Denison, 
Texas. 

LEGENDRE, JAMES H. . Second Lieutenant 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. Lieutenant Legendre 
displayed exceptional bravery in organizing and 
leading a party of volunteers through heavy ma- 
chine-gun fire for the purpose of securing two 
wounded men on the Lucy-Torcy Road, June 6, 
1918. Home address, James Legendre, brother, 5 
Audubon Place, New Orleans, La. 

LEGGE, BARNWELL R Major 

26th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Verdun, France, October 5, 1918. Per- 
sonally leading an attack against a strong enemy 
position, he inspired his men by his courage, cutting 
his way through entanglements and directing the 
attacks against three different strong points. Home 
address, Mrs. C. L. Legge, mother, Summerville, 
S. C. 

LEHY, HOWARD C Sergeant 

Deceased. Company B, 311th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Grand 
Fontaine, France, September 26, 1918. After his 
patrol had disposed of two sniper posts with rifle 
grenades. Sergeant Lehy held his group in position 
and covered the withdrawal of his platoon from 
heavy enfilading machine-gun fire of the enemy. 
Next of kin, Mrs. John Lehy, mother. Brown Place, 
Oakhurst, N. J. 

LEIBOULT, EDWARD N. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
11, 1918. Under terrific fire, he led his platoon 
across the Aire River, formed them on ground de- 
void of cover; and, though he had suffered 50 per 
cent casualties, led the survivors in a charge against 
the enemy, falling mortally wounded at the head of 
his men. Next of kin, Mrs. Delia M. Leiboult, 
wife, 511 Academy Street, Fulton, N. Y. 

LEITER, WILSON H Private 

Company M, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 
II, 1918. While his company was withdrawing to 
a place of safety Private Leiter stopped in a most 
exposed position, and, picking up a badly wounded 
man, he continued in the withdrawal until the 
point of assembly was reached, at which time he 
brought him to a dressing station. Home address, 
John Carnathn, guardian, 2246 Atlas Street, Har- 
risburg, Pa. 

LEITNER, ALOYSIUS Private 

Deceased. Headquarters Company, 5th Regi- 
ment, U. S. M. C. On June 12, 1918, in the attack 
on Bois de Belleau, although seriously wounded, he 
displayed extraordinary heroism in assisting to cap- 
ture three officers and 169 men of the enemy forces, 
after which he continued forward and aided in tak- 
ing six more prisoners, who were operating a ma- 
chine gun. The wounds received while performing 
these valiant deeds proved fatal. Next of kin, Jo- 
seph Leitner, father. Route 2, Box 95, Holstein, Wis. 

LEMASTER, FRANK Private 

Company C, 1st Engineers. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Bois do Money, 



France, October 9, 1918. Remaining alone on an 
outpost 100 yards in advance of his detachment. 
Private Lemaster, by the efficient and effective use 
of his rifle, stopped a German counterattack, per- 
sonally killing 12 of the enemy during the exploit. 
Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Lemaster, mother, 
Morgan County, Ky. 

LEMASTERS, CHARLES .... Corporal 
Company C, 314th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Beauclair, 
France, November 4-11, 1918. From November 
4 to 11, while continually under heavy shell fire. 
Corporal Lemasters laid and maintained hues of 
communication within his area with utter disre- 
gard for his personal safety. Home address, John 
S. Lemasters, father, St. Paul, Nebr. 

LE MAY, JOSEPH J Private 

Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
tember 28, 1918. Responding to a call for volun- 
teers. Private Le May, with five others, advanced 
400 yards beyond their front to bring in wounded 
comades. They succeeded in rescuing seven of 
their men and also bringing in the dead body of a 
lieutenant, while exposed to terrific machine-gun 
fire. Home address, Mike LeBreton, friend, Seattle, 
Wash. 

LEMIEUX, WILLIAM .... Sergeant 
Company A, 9th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Mezy, France, 
July 15, 1918. Though the two infantry platoons 
to which he was attached had been reduced to but 
fifteen men. Sergeant Lemieux stuck to his position 
with his two guns; and, in order to obtain a better 
field of fire, placed them on top of a railroad em- 
bankment in plain view of the enemy, under in- 
tense machine-gun and shell fire. From here he 
maintained a deadly fire upon enemy boats cross- 
ing the Marne River sinking several, killing the 
occupants of others, and forcing several to turn 
back. He also wiped our several enemy platoons 
which were preparing to cross the River. Hia guns 
were twice buried by bursting shells, but each time 
he calmly cleared the guns and immediately re- 
sumed firing. His gallant stand contributed ma- 
terially to the successful defense of the sector. 
Home address, Mrs. Lemieux, 188 Harrison Street, 
Pawtucket, R. I. 

LEMMON, CHARLIE E Sergeant 

Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 9, 
1918. Sergeant Lemmon alone charged an enemy 
machine-gun, capturing the gun and two German 
soldiers. He was seriously wounded while in the 
successful execution of this mission. His timely 
capture of the gun made it possible for his company 
to advance and organize their objective with few 
casualties. Home address, Mrs. Anna Wates, mo- 
ther, 1542 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. 

LEMMON, FRED L. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
140th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Charpentry, France, September 27-28, 
1918. Wounded severely in the chest, he remained 
in command of his battalion for 24 hours, until no 
longer able to walk. He showed a great personal 
courage and skill in leading his battalion against 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire, refusing to be 
evacuated until helpless from loss of blood. Home 
address, Mrs. Inez P. Lemmon, Hutchinson, Kan. 

LEMON, DWIGHT E Private 

Company B, 310th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, November 8, 1918. When his comrades, 
many of whom were wounded, were suffering from 
want of water. Private Lemon took their canteens 
and went 200 meters to the rear under heavy artil- 



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lery and machine-gun fire, where he filled the can- 
teens at a spring and returned through the intense 
fire under direct observation of machine-gunners 
and snipers. Home address, Mrs. Thressie D. 
Lemon, mother, Liston, Ind. 

LENAHAN, EDWARD J Corporal 

Company B, 8th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
France, October 7, 1918. Corporal Lenahan, a 
runner, repeatedly carried messages through heavy 
barrages. On one occasion, when an enemy shell 
struck a dugout occupied by himself and several 
comrades, hurymg two of them, though he was 
sufferlns from the concussion, he immediately set to 
work digging out the imprisoned men, disregarding 
the intense shell and machine-gun fire to which he 
was subjected. Home address, Mrs. Mary B. Lena- 
han, mother. Savannah, Ga. 

LENAHAN, JOHN C Private 

Deceased. Company M, 308th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr^, 
France, October 14, 1918. When his company was 
ordered to take a position along the river bank under 
heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, Private Lena- 
han, acting first sergeant, made his way from flank 
to flank, supervising the disposition of the troops. 
Despite serious wounds received, he completed his 
mission and reported to his company commander, 
dying shortly after from the effect of his wounds. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Lucy Lenahan, 154 Huron Street, 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

LENNOX. HERBERT K Private 

Company K, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 27. 
1918. Engaged as gunner of an automatic rifle 
team. Private Lennox was so severely wounded that 
he was unable to withdraw from the advancing en- 
emy. Concealing himself until the assaulting wave 
had passed over him, he opened fire on the enemy 
from the rear, completely discouraging their attack 
and forcing them to retire. Home address, James 
Lennox, father, 230 West Railroad Street, Potts- 
ville. Pa. 

LENOIR, HENRI . . Brigadier Interpreter 
French Mission, attached to 120th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, 
France, October 11, 1918. Discovering two of the 
enemy hiding. Interpreter Lenoir captured them and 
turned them over to the battalion commander. The 
information regarding the enemy's line of defense 
and movement obtained from these prisoners 
proved to be correct and of the utmost value On 
another occasion he braved the dangers of terrific 
hostile fire by going ahead of the battalion into a 
village and aiding the sick and wounded among the 
inhabitants, disregarding the fact that he was suf- 
fering agony from the effects of gas. 

LEONARD, HARRY . . Private (First Class) 
Headquarters Company, 166th Infantry .For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
France, July 1.5-18 and July 28, 1918. During the 
terrific struggle of July 15-18, Private Leonard con- 
tinually volunteered and carried messages through 
territory swept by high explosives, shrapnel, and 
gas. On July 28 he left his shelter to assist his com- 
pany commander, who had been seriously wounded, 
carrying him through a rain of shells to a place of 
safety. Home address, Lawrence J. Leonard, 
father, London, Ohio. 

LEONARD, HARRY D Private 

Company B, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in operations south of Soissons, France, 
July 19 to 22, 1918. Severely wounded on July 19, 
1918, he continued to go forward with his company 



until the operations were over. On July 20, in spite 
of his wounds, he carried a message through a heavy 
barrage. Home address, John Leonard, father, 
Kingsmills, Ohio. 

LEONARD, JOHN W. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
_ 6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Romagne, France, October 14, 1918. 
Lieutenant Colonel (then major) Leonard personally 
led the assaulting wave in an attack under severe 
shell and machine-gun fire from the front and 
flanks. Upon reaching the objective he directed the 
organization of the position, and by his example of 
fearlessness rallied his men and kept his line intact. 
Home address, Mrs. John H. Leonard, wife, 303 
Kirby Avenue, Chattanooga, Tenn. 

LEONARD, MELVIN C. . . First Lieutenant 
9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Although 
impeded by a very painful wound, Lieutenant Leon- 
ard continued to lead his company, through a firrit 
and second attack on the enemy, though barely able 
to walk. Upon gaining his objective he supervised 
the consolidation of the position, under severe shell 
fire, and remained until his company was relieved. 
Home address, Charles M. Leonard, father, 390 
Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass. 

LEPLEY, JAMES B Sergeant 

Company M, 168th Infantry. Near Souain, to 
the northeast of Chalons-sur-Marne, France, on the 
night of July 14-15, 1918, he left his trench and re- 
turned to the woods, through a smothering fire of 
gas, high explosive, and shrapnel, to search for two 
men from his platoon who were missing. He found 
them lost in the woods and guided them back to the 
platoon. On July 28, 1918, near Sergy, France, he 
led his platoon forward in the face of a heavy ma- 
chine-gun fire and captured six machine-guns and 13 
prisoners from the Prussian Guards. Home address, 
Mrs. Hazel Fenton, Red Oak, Iowa. 

LEPLUS, PAUL .... First Lieutenant 
89th French Infantry .For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Gesnes, France, October 4, 1918. 
Realizing the necessity and importance of the tanks 
in the attack on the Bois de la Morine, Lieutenant 
Leplus volunteered and led the tanks over unfamil- 
iar and difficult terrain. He continually exposed 
himself to the terrific fire of the enemy in their at- 
tempt to destroy the tanks, but carried his mission 
to a successful conclusion. Home address, Mrs. 
Paul Leplus, 10 Avenue de La Republique, Paris, 
France. 

LEROUX, MAURICE . . First Lieutenant 
French Army Attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc 
Mont, France, October 4, 1918. At great personal 
risk. Lieutenant Leroux volunteered and cro.ssed an 
area swept by heavy machine-gun and artillery fire 
in order to establish liaison with French troops on 
the flank. He succeeded in locating these units and 
delivered an important message, displajdng excep- 
tional courage and utter disregard for personal dan- 
ger. Home address, Madame Maurice Leroux, 
Champrobin, Vivy, Marne et Loire, France. 

LESCADRON, HENRI JEAN . . . 

Second Lieutenant 

French Mission, attached to 356th U. S. Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near St.Mihiel, 
France, September 12-14, 1918. Upon learning that 
one of the companies of the regiment had lost all its 
officers except the company commander. Lieutenant 
Lescadrou left the regimental post of command and 
joined this company, which was in the first wave, 
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going through artillery and machine-gun fire to aid 
the platoon leaders. He continued with this com- 
pany until its final objective was reached, and as- 
sisted in organizing the position. 

LESESNE, FRANCIS K Captain 

371st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Ardeuil, France, September 29, 1918. 
Painfully wounded in the arm by shell fire, Captain 
Lesesne nevertheless remained with his company 
until his organization two days later had gone into a 
reserve position and he was ordered to evacuate. 
Home address, Mrs. Turner Logan, 39 Church 
Street, Charleston, S. C. 

LESH, WILLIAM T Sergeant 

Battery A, 321st Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Sommerance, France, 
October 14, 1918. Wounded by shell fire, he refused 
to be evacuated, but after receiving first aid, contin- 
ued to command his section, which was under heavy 
fire, encouraging his men by his own bravery. Home 
address, Mrs. William Theodore Lesh, grandmother, 
432 Cherry Street, Scranton, Pa. 

LEVAN, SIMPSON Corporal 

Company A, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Monneaux and Vaux, France, 
July 1-3, 1918. Although wounded in the head and 
left leg by a high-explosive shell, which fact he con- 
cealed from his ofiicers. Corporal Levan continued 
forward with his company. While thus wounded he 
led his platoon under heavy fire from Monneaux to 
Vaux during three days of hard and constant fight- 
ing, effectively discharging his duties until exhaust- 
ed. Home address, Mrs. Mary Smitz, Lima, Ohio. 

LEVAS, JAMES Sergeant 

Machine-Gun Battalion. Between Berzy le Sec 
and Soissons, France, on July 19, 1918, he took 
charge of his platoon after his commander was 
killed. Soon afterward he himself was wounded, but 
he dressed his own wound and continued forward. 
In a later advance directed by him he was severely 
wounded, but placed his gun in position, looked 
after the security of his men, and reported those 
facts personally to his commanding officer before 
permitting himself to be taken to a dressing station. 
Home address, San Diego, Calif. 

LEVINE, ABEL J Corporal 

Company H, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bony, France, September 29, 
1918. After his platoon had suffered heavy casual- 
ties and all the sergeants had been wounded, Corpo- 
ral Levine collected the remaining effectives in his 
own and other units, formed another platoon, and 
continued the advance. When his rifle was ren- 
dered useless he killed several of the enemy with his 
pistol. He was wounded shortly afterward, but he 
refused assistance until his men had been cared for 
and evacuated. Home address, Mrs. Jennie Levine, 
mother, 103 Prospect Avenue, Mount Vernon, N.Y. 

LEVINE. JACOB Private 

Deceased. Company E, 305th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
France, November 1, 1918. While his company was 
being attacked from three sides and the terrific en- 
emy fire had caused many casualties in the ranks. 
Private Levine volunteered and carried a message to 
the left flank. After he had advanced about 10 
yards he was killed by a deluge of machine-gun bul- 
lets. Next of kin, Nathan Levine, father, 127 For- 
sythe Street, New York City. 

LEVINSON, ABE Private 

Company G, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Croix Rouge Farm, northeast 



of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 27, 1918. When 
his company was in action near Hill No. 212, Private 
Levinson was posted as lookout while his company 
was intrenching. He observed the enemy bringing 
forward maciiine-guns through the wheat fields to 
place them in position. Waiting until they were 
within close range, he exposed himself to heavy ma- 
chine-gun and artillery fire and succeeded in killing 
or disabling the crew of two machine-guns, thus sav- 
ing his company from heavy casualties. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Minnie Levinson, 10 Shomin Street, 
Pittsburgh, Pa. 

LEVIS. WILLIAM EDWARD . . . 

Second Lieutenant 

30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Bois D'Aigremont, France, July 15, 1918. 
On several occasions Lieutenant Levis volunteered 
and went through the intense artillery bombard- 
ment of the enemy to perform important missions. 
He led a detail of three men to secure rockets, and 
on the journey, two were killed and the other 
wounded. Undaunted, he alone pushed on, arriv- 
ing at the ammunition dump just as the enemy shell 
exploded and destroyed it. Home address, Mrs. 
W. E. Levis, wife, 611 State Street, Alton, 111. 

LEWIS, BERNARD Private 

Company A, 368th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Binarville, France, Septem- 
ber 30, 1918. During an attack on Binarville he 
volunteered to rescue a wounded soldier of his com- 
pany. To accomplish his mission he was compelled 
to go under heavy machine-gun and shell fire. In 
total disregard of personal danger he brought the 
wounded man safely to our Unes. Home address, 
Mrs. Martha Lewis, mother, Washington. D. C. 

LEWIS, CHARLES Sergeant 

Deceased. Company M. 61st Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the Bois des 
Rappes, France, October 12, 1918, and near Cunel. 
France, October 13, 1918. Sergeant Lewis assisted, 
on October 12, in carrying his company commander, 
who had been severely wounded, to a first-aid sta- 
tion, under heavy shell fire. On October 13, near 
Cunel, he took charge of his company and had suc- 
cessfully reached the objective and held it until he 
was killed by shell fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Lewis 
Owen, sister, Toledo, Ohio. 

LEWIS, E. E Colonel 

102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. 
Being second in command of the assaulting troops. 
Colonel Lewis (then a major) displayed great brav- 
ery and rare initiative. While under terrific artil- 
lery and machine-gun fire he reorganized scattered 
units, established and organized positions in depth, 
set up liaison from front to rear, and in hand-to- 
hand fighting personally led his men, inspiring in 
them a confidence and tenacity of purpose that were 
productive of success. For the following acts of ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, 
France, November 10, 1918, Colonel Lewis is 
awarded a bronze oak-leaf cluster to be worn with 
the Distinguished Service Cross: Colonel Lewis, 
commanding his regiment, personally led the ad- 
vance of his front line, under a heavy artillery and 
machine-gun fire, and gained the absolute confidence 
of his troops by his example of courage and cool- 
ness. Home address, Mrs. E. E. Lewis, wife, 
Wardman Park Inn, Washington, D. C. 

LEWIS. FRANK . . . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company 1. 125th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France. 
October 9-11, 1918. During the period from Octo- 
ber 9-11, 1918, he repeatedly volunteered and 
carried messages from his company in the front line 
to his battaUon post of command, crossing and re- 



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crossing a fire-swept valley while engaged in this 
work. After being dangerously wounded on his last 
trip, he bent all his energies to attracting the at- 
tention of another runner who would deliver his 
message, but the delay in securing first aid resulted 
in his death. His work during these days was not 
only an inspiration to his comrades, but also of in- 
estimable value in the success of the regimental 
attack. Next of kin, J. W. Lewis, Chavies, Ala. 

LEWIS, FRANK NELSON .... Captain 
Deceased. 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 5-6, 
1918. Although severely wounded in both arms 
and both legs during the advance of his company on 
the night of October 5-6, Captain Lewis continued 
in command, and by his bravery and courage con- 
tributed materially to the complete success of the 
attack. Home address. Dr. A. C. Lewis, brother, 
1224 Exchange Building, Memphis, Tenn. 

LEWIS, HAROLD A Sergeant 

Company K, 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ravine de la Reine, north of 
Samogneux, France, October 10, 1918. After his 
platoon commander had been wounded. Sergeant 
Lewis, although twice wounded himself, continued 
to lead the platoon until its objective was reached. 
By his bravery and persistency the platoon, greatly 
outnumbered, succeeded in overcoming the enemy. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary E. Lewis, 270 Summit 
Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. 

LEWIS, JAMES Sergeant 

Company I, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 4- 
11, 1918. He volunteered repeatedly for dangerous 
missions; and, a private at the time, took command 
of the platoon when all the noncommissioned officers 
had become casualties. In leading his men forward, 
he inspired them by his personal bravery, ably di- 
recting the consolidation of the objective when 
taken. Placed in permanent command of his pla- 
toon by his company commander, he led an attack 
with marked disregard of personal danger and later 
led ration and water details through heavily gassed 
and shelled areas to obtain suppUes for his men. 
Home address, Mrs. Elsie Lewis, wife, Boyceville, 
Wis. 

LEWIS, MADISON H Captain 

302d Engineers. For extraordianry heroism in 
action near Ville-Savoye, France, August 18, 1918. 
Under enemy fire, high explosive and gas , Captain 
Lewis voluntarily plunged into the Vesle River to 
rescue some soldiers who had fallen into the water 
with full packs while crossing a footbridge, and were 
in danger of drowning. In order to see, he removed 
his gas mask, and, as a result, was severely gassed. 
Home address, E. B. Lewis, father, Horton Ice 
Cream Corporation, East Twenty-fourth Street, 
New York City. 

LEWIS, MORRISON F Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 107th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near BasUeux, 
France, September 5, 1918. He directed a detail 
running a telephone Une to an advanced observa- 
tion post under heavy artillery and machine-gun 
fire, and when shell fire rendered the maintenance of 
the fine impossible, directed the detail in the evacu- 
ation of wounded infantrymen. Subjectnig himself 
to intense enemy fire, he carried to the rear the body 
of an officer who had been killed by enemy machine- 
gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Wilhelmina K. Lewis, 
wife, 112 Good Street, Jeanette, Pa. 

LEWIS, ROBERT D Corporal 

Company M, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
27, 1918. After his company had reached its ob- 



jective. Corporal Lewis rendered valuable assistance 
in organizing positions on ground swept by enemy 
fire. Alone, he flanked a machine-gun position and 
captured two prisoners. While patrolling between 
the outposts, he was wounded by machine-gun fire. 
Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Barker, mother, 215 
Gold Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 

LEWIS, ROBERT E Corporal 

Company G, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near BelUcourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. His section having been stopped by a 
concealed machine-gun. Corporal Lewis on his own 
initiative, crawled forward alone over ground 
swept by machine-gun fire. Attacking the nest 
with bombs, and firing at it with his ride, he killed 
the entire crew, numbering seven, and thereby 
cleared the way for the further advance of his sec- 
tion. Home address, Mrs. Errie A. Lewis, wife, 
Wananish, N. C. 

LEWIS, STACY A Sergeant 

Company A, 2d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, 
France, July 22, 1918. He voluntarily organized a 
machine-gun crew, moved forward in front of the 
infantry under heavy machine-gun and shell fire, 
killed an entire machine-gun crew and captured the 
gun. Home address, Mrs. Florence Edwards, New 
Kirk, Okla. 

LIARAS, GAITAN Captain 

337th Company, 505th Regiment, Air Service 
(French). For extraordinary heroism in action in 
the Bois de Guisy, France, September 26, 1918. 
Preceding his five tanks on foot. Captain Liaras per- 
sonally directed the attack on enemy machine guns 
and snipers that had held up the advance of an en- 
tire infantry brigade. He killed two of the enemy 
himself and assisted in the capture of the remainder. 

LIBERMAN, LOUIS Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 6th Field Artillery. At 
Villers Tournelle, Cantigny Sector, France, on May 
1, 1918, he displayed distinguished bravery in twice 
leaving his shelter during a heavy bombardment 
and going to the assistance of wounded men lying 
exposed in the open. Home address, Joseph Mech- 
elofsky, cousin, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

LICKLIDER, JOHN E Sergeant 

Company D, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Berzy-le-See, France, on 
July 20, 1918. He gave proof of unhesitating de- 
votion and energy in brilhantly leading four men 
against a machine-gun, which was delivering in- 
tense fire, and capturing the gun. Home address, 
Miss Katherine LickUder, 544 North Queen Street, 
Martinsburgh, W. Va. 

LIDDELL, CHARLES J Sergeant 

Company D, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Attigny, France, October 14, 
1918. Sergeant Liddell was engaged on a reconnais- 
sance with another soldier when the latter was 
wounded. Being unable to carry his comrade back 
to the dressing station. Sergeant Liddell placed him 
in a sheltered position and made his way to regi- 
mental headquarters, four kilometers to the rear, to 
secure an ambulance. The ambulance being driven 
back by enemy artillery fire. Sergeant Liddell made 
another trip to the rear and returned with a side 
car, in which he succeeded in rescuing the wounded 
man, despite heavy machine-gun fire. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. C. J. Liddell, wife. Marietta, Okla. 

LIDWELL, EDWARD Private 

Company H, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Chaume, France, 
October 9, 1918. Advancing single-handed against 



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a machine gun, Private Lidwell put it out of action, 
killing its crew of three and preventing an enfilading 
fire on the company, thus saving many lives. Home 
address, Miss Lillian Lidwell, sister, 329 John R 
Street, Detroit, Mich. 

LIDWELL, HARVEY L Sergeant 

Deceased. Company A, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Le Charmel, 
France, July 26, 1918. Although very seriously 
wounded, Sergeant Lidwell refused aid of his men, 
who stopped to assist him, ordering them forward 
and directing their attack until they had passed be- 
yond hearing distance. Next of kin, Wallace Bra- 
non, nephew, Randleman, N. C. 

LIEBERMAN, NATHAN .... Corporal 
Company C, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
9, 1918. He displayed unusual gallantry in rushing 
a machine-gun nest whose fire was checking the ad- 
vance. With the assistance of men in his squad he 
put the machine gun out of action and took four 
prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Benjamin Greene, 
sister, 1426 Birchwood Avenue, Chicago, III. 

LIENHARD, JACOB . . Second Lieutenant 
Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 4, 1918. Lieutenant Lienhard led 
his men in an attack on a strongly held enemy posi- 
tion through heavy machine-gun and shell fire, and 
although severely wounded continued to lead and 
encourage his men. Home address, Emma Lien- 
hard, mother, R. F. D. 3, Almond, Wis. 

LIETZAN, JOSEPH S Private 

Deceased. Battery E, 6th Field Artillery. At 
CouUemeUe, France, on April 27, 1918, under a 
heavy bombardment, he voluntarily went to the 
assistance of other soldiers who had been buried in 
a dugout by enemy shell fire, and was killed while 
engaged in this heroic act. Next of kin, Mrs. Anna 
Lietzan, 419 Wentworth Avenue, Hammond, Ind. 

LIGGETT. HARRY B. . . Second Lieutenant 
Company A, 122d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de 
Chaume, France, October 10, 1918. Leading hia 
platoon under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, 
Lieutenant Liggett launched an attack on two en- 
emy machine-gun nests. Accompanied by one sol- 
dier he silenced the fire from one nest with rifle fire, 
and directed the fire of his platoon so that the other 
nest was destroyed. He was severely wounded in 
this action. Home address, Mrs. C. B. Liggett, 
2707 Kenwood Avenue, Los Angeles, Cal. 

LIGHT, JOHN C . Corporal 

Company A, 1 10th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cheppy, France, September 
26, 1918. He fearlessly attacked a machine-gun 
position and single-handed killed one gunner and 
captured another. Later, when his entire squad 
was wounded, he refused to be evacuated, although 
severely wounded himself, and remained at his post 
until his entire squad had been cared for. Home ad- 
dress, Carl W. Barnes, friend, Hampshire, Wyo. 

LIGHT, LAVERN Corporal 

Company E, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. While his company and two others 
were fighting to prevent being cut off and annihi- 
lated by the enemy. Corporal Light voluntarily 
crept out ten yards in advance of the line and killed 
five of the enemy, who were attempting to execute 
an encircling movement with machine guns. Re- 
maining in his exposed position with cool tenacity, 
he continued materially toward reducing the hos- 



tile forces and making possible a rush by liis com- 
pany. Home address. Purl Light, father, R. F. D. 
2, Hartwich, N. Y. 

LIGHT, WILBUR S Corporal 

Company F, 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, Sep- 
tember 12-14, 1918. His daring and bravery were 
conspicuous. He charged a German machine gun 
single-handed, killing the gunner and putting three 
others of the crew to flight. During this action he 
killed six of the enemy. He showed rare leadership 
on numerous occasions in forming groups and lead- 
ing them against machine-gun nests. Home ad- 
dress. Colonel Light, brother, Oklahoma City, Okla. 

LIGHTNER, BLAKE . . Second Lieutenant 
110th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Courmont, France, July 29-31, 1918, and 
near Montblainville, France, September 27, 1918 to 
October 3, 1918. Lieutenant Lightner voluntarily 
established an advance observation post at Cour- 
mont. During his work, he was knocked down by 
the concussion of an exploding shell but remained at 
his post. Throughout the action in the Argonne he 
repeatedly exposed himself while leading his men. 
At Montblainville, although wounded by a shell 
splinter, he continued in action and succeeded in 
putting into operation German machine guns 
against the enemy, greatly assisting in repulsing 
their counterattack. He refused to be evacuated 
until ordered to the rear. Home address, Mrs. Ruby 
Lightner, wife, 923 3^ Chestnut Avenue, Altoona, 
Pa. 

LIGON, LOUIS LUCIAN .... Captain 
118th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Brancourt, France, October 8, 1918. 
Commanding a battaUon, which had been caught 
in a terrific barrage. Captain Ligon pushed forward 
and led his command until the barrage had lifted. 
Although he was severely gassed, which rendered 
him nearly speechless and caused much suffering. 
Captain Ligon remained with his troops for eight 
days, leaving his post only when ordered to do so by 
his commanding officer. Home address, Mrs. L. L. 
Ligon, Anderson, S. C. 

LIGSUKIS, FRANK Mechanic 

Company I, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
16, 1918. With another soldier. Mechanic Lig- 
sukis voluntarily made several trips into No Man's 
Land, under heavy enemy fire, and carried to safety 
eight wounded comrades who had been lying help- 
less and exposed to this fire. Home address, Joseph 
Ligsukis, father, 27 Park Street, New Britain, 
Conn. 

LILJEBERG, PAGNEL Private 

Company D, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, Axig- 
ust 9-11, 1918. Being on duty as a runner, he car- 
ried messages under heavy shell and machine-gun 
fire. Owing to casualties, he did the work of six 
runners, proving himself to be a man of unusual 
gallantry and devotion to duty. Home address, 
Mrs. Eva Liljeberg, mother, 1917 Berwyn Avenue, 
Chicago, 111. 

LILLARD, DAVID W Captain 

117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Poncheaux, France, October 7, 1918. 
Severely wounded in the side, when an enemy ma- 
chine-gun bullet struck and exploded two clips of 
shells in his magazine pouch. Captain Lillard strug- 
gled to his feet and directed the further advance of 
his company. For six hours he remained in com- 
mand of his company, issuing orders from a shell 
hole, under the most intense fire. During part of 
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suffering severe pain; but he, nevertheless, success- 
fully accomplished the organization of his com- 
Eany's position. Home address, Mrs. David W. 
illard, wife, Etowah, Tenn. 

LIMON, JOE Private 

Deceased. Company M, 47th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Thibaut, 
France, August 10, 1918. Wounded in a scouting 
mission. Private Limon remained on observation 
until he had gained valuable information. After 
having his wound dressed, he returned to duty and 
made several trips to the flank regiments, each 
time bringing back valuable information for our own 
troops and of the enemy. He later voluntarily lo- 
cated a minenwerfer and heavy mortar emplace- 
ment from which the enemy was firing on neighbor- 
ing troops. Home address, Erminic Limon, En- 
towa, Barco de Baldioras, Provincia de Creuse, 
Spain. 

LINDAHL, LUTHER E Sergeant 

Company I, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Brieulles, France, 
September 28, 1918. Sergeant Lindahl charged an 
enemy machine gun which was inflicting heavy 
losses upon our troops and delaying the advance. 
He wounded the gunners and captured the gun, 
thereby enabling our advance to continue. Home 
address, Charles G. Lindahl, Box 227, Sheffield, Pa. 

LINDBERG, ALBERT W Captain 

Medical Corps, 2d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, 
France, October 8, 1918. CrawUng out over shell- 
torn ground and in the face of direct machine-gun 
fire, he rescued a soldier whose leg had been shatter- 
ed by shell fire. By performing an amputation 
while constantly exposed to sniping and machine- 
gun fire, he made it possible to evacuate the soldier 
to safety a few hours later, when the infantry moved 
forward. Home address, Mrs. Albert W. Lindberg, 
wife, Hillsboro, 111. 

LINDEN. HARRY Sergeant 

Company H, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, Aug- 
ust 16, 1918. After all his company officers and 
first sergeant had been evacuated because of gas. 
Sergeant Linden assumed command of the com- 
pany, which was then occupying an extremely pre- 
carious position, exposed to an unusually heavy 
shell and gas bombardment. He remained in com- 
mand until the company was relieved, and the fol- 
lowing night, despite his sufferings from the effects 
of gas, helped carry up ammunition under intense 
enemy artillery fire. Home address, Clara Linden, 
wife, 71-A Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

LINDGREN, EVERETTE E. ... 

Second Lieutenant 

5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
4, 1918. During an attack on a strong enemy posi- 
tion, under terrific machine-gun and artillery fire. 
Lieutenant Lindgren led his platoon to the support 
of the platoon operating on his left, rallying men 
from another company, who had become separated 
from their organization, to his support. Although 
severely wounded, he remained in action until the 
position was consolidated. Home address, Laura 
O. Lindgren, mother, Adrian, Minn. 

LINDIE, ELMER H Private 

Company F, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
September 12, 1918. Under heavy grenade and 
rifle fire. Private Lindie crawled forward from shell 
hole to shell hole, until he reached a flank position 
of an enemy machine-gun nest, from which point he 



killed a gunner and caused the rest to surrender to 
his comrades. Home address, Mrs. Stella Lindie, 
Monson, Me. 

LINDSAY, GRANT S Sergeant 

Company L, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 7, 
1918. Sergeant Lindsay was in command of his 
platoon on the right flank of the assaulting wave 
when hidden concentrations of machine guns were 
encountered in front and on the right flank. Sldll- 
fully maneuvering his combat groups, he led them 
with remarkable courage and coolness through the 
heavy enemy machine-gun fire and broke up the 
hostile counterattack which had been started. In 
so doing, he personally advanced ahead of his men 
under heavy fire from machine guns and snipers, 
and succeeded in locating some of the machine-gun 
nests. Home address, Samuel Lindsay, father. 
West Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio. 

LINDSAY, ROBERT O. . . First Lieutenant 
139th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Bantheville, France, October 27, 
1918. In company with two other planes. Lieuten- 
ant Lindsay attacked three enemy planes (Fokker 
type) at an altitude of 3,000 meters, and after a 
sharp fight brought down one of them. While en- 
gaged with the two remaining machines, eight more 
planes (Fokker type) came at him from straight 
ahead. He flew straight through their formation, 
gained an advantageous position, and brought down 
another plane before he withdrew from the combat. 
Home address, N. H. Lindsay, mother, Madison, 
N. C. 

LINDSAY, ROBERT W Private 

Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Octo- 
ber 10, 1918. He volunteered to carry messages 
over ground swept by heavy fire after two other 
runners had been wounded. He delivered impor- 
tant messages, working to maintain Uaison after he 
had himself been wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
Ehzabeth Clayton, mother, 1112 Grant Street, 
Morris, 111. 

LINDSEY, CLINTON S Private 

Deceased. 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, he dis- 
played commendable gallantry when he voluntarily 
sought permission to leave shelter and, at great ex- 
posure to himself, rescued a helpless wounded officer 
from an open field. He was killed in action June 
8, 1918. Next of kin, FeUx W. Lindsey, father, 
San Marcos, Tex. 

LINDSEY, CLYDE H Private 

Company A, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Brieulles, Franc, 
September 29, 1918. Disregarding personal safety. 
Private Lindsey, in the performance of his duties aa 
runner, carried repeated messages across greatly ex- 
posed area, which was subjected to fierce artillery 
and machine-gun fire. He succeeded after another 
runner had been killed in the attempt. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Clyde H. Lindsey, Maywood, Mo. 

LINDSTEN, ALBIN Private 

Company H, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers by 
his company commander to locate the source of ma- 
chine-gun fire, which had cut off the headquarters 
platoon from the rest of the company, Private Lind- 
sten crawled through the barrage, ascertained the 
position of the guns, and led the platoon to safety. 
He then crawled back through the barrage, located 
the rest of the company, and guided the platoon to 
them. Home address, Mrs. Katherine Lindsten, 
mother, 920 East Sixth Street, White Bear, Minn. 



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LINER, IRVING L Private 

Company D, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 
2-7, 1918. Private Liner was a battalion runner, 
when his battalion was surrounded by the enemy in 
the Forest of Argonne and cut off from communi- 
cation with friendly troops. He carried messages 
with great cheerfulness under conditions of stress 
and under heavy machine-gun and shell fire, at a 
time when he was exhausted by exposure and hun- 
ger, being without food for five days. Home ad- 
dress, Max Liner, father, 573 Schenck Avenue, 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

LINGO, LOVICK P Lieutenant 

328th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Cornay, France, October 9;10, 1918. 
Lieutenant Lingo was with an attacking party, 
which, after driving off the enemy, was counter- 
attacked and surrounded. Upon being called on to 
surrender, he refused, and despite the fact that ten 
men had been shot down in trying to get away, 
fought his way out and, though wounded, reached 
his own lines. Later, when Lieutenant Lingo learn- 
ed that his company was without officers, he re- 
turned and remained with it for several days until 
weakness from his wound forced his evacuation, 
ikome address, Mrs. Ophelia B. Lingo, mother, 205 
Clark Street, Milledgeville, Ga. 

LINGOWSKI, JOSEPH Private 

Company L, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Fays, France, Oc- 
tober 4, 1918. Under heavy fire, while performing 
a mission as battalion runner, he encountered an 
enemy patrol of four men, and, forcing them to sur- 
render, brought them to the rear. Home address, 
Mrs. Rosa Lingowski, mother, 921 East Broadway, 
Winona, Minn. 

LINIGER, WILLIAM Sergeant 

Deceased. Company I, 126th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
France, October 9, 1918. After all the oflicers of 
his company had been killed or wounded an attack 
by his platoon was ordered on an enemy machine- 
gun nest. Receiving a mortal wound in the attack, 
which captured the enemy nest, Sergeant Liniger 
•truggled on until the objective had been reached, 
encouraging his men and setting them an example 
of his bravery. Next of kin, Mrs. E. Liniger, moth- 
er, 153 West Western Avenue, Muskegon, Mich. 

LINK, OLLIE R Cook 

Company M, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
9-10, 1918. Hearing that the casualties in his com- 
pany were very heavy, he left his place in the kitch- 
en and joined his comrades on the front line. From 
there he advanced alone a distance of 200 yards and 
located two machine-gun nests, the journey being 
done in the face of heavy enemy fire. Home address, 
James E. Link, father, Buies Creek, N. C. 

LINSKEY, WILLIAM F Private 

Company E, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. 
He was severely wounded in the right arm by shrap- 
nel at the beginning of the battle. Nevertheless, he 
carried his automatic rifle forward and used it effec- 
tively in the assault on the village. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary Linskey, mother, 310 West Huron 
Street, Chicago, 111. 

LINTON, CLYDE W Corporal 

Battery E, 42d Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Suippes, 
France, July 15, 1918. Corporal Linton displayed 
remarkable courage and devotion to duty, a Une- 
man in charge of exposed telephone lines between 
his battery commander's station and the firing bat- 



tery, during the German attack at Suippes. At 
great personal risk he repaired the lines as they were 
broken by shell fire. In performing this duty he waa 
severely wounded. Home address, Pittsboro, Ind. 

LINTON, FREDERICK M. First Lieut. (A. D. C.) 
Deceased. 51st Infantry Brigade. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Marcheville and Ria- 
ville, France, September 25-26, 1918. Lieutenant 
Linton, while acting as haison officer with brigade 
headquarters, volunteered to carry a message from 
the front lines to the rear through a terrific barrage 
and murderous machine-gun fire. After successfully 
accomplishing this mission, he returned with a pla- 
toon of reinforcements across an open field through 
the same heavy fire. When the town of Marche- 
ville fell into the enemy's hands, he volunteered to 
lead a platoon in the counterattack and was wound- 
ed wliile in command. He retained command and 
held his ground with the platoon until he received 
his second and fatal wound. Next of kin, Mrs Fred- 
erick M. Linton, 78 Fletcher Street, Roslindale, 
Mass. 

LIPPE, OSCAR P Sergeant 

Deceased. Company L, 307th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near the Vesle 
River, France, August 29, 1918. He saw a wounded 
comrade 50 yards away and immediately started to 
his assistance across an open space covered by ma- 
chine-gun and sniper fire. He was killed attempt- 
ing to reach his comrade. Next of kin, Vincent S. 
Lippe, brother, 51 East Forty-Second Street, New 
York City. 

LIPSCOMB, ABNER E Sergeant 

Company I, 141st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
8, 1918. After all the officers of his company were 
either killed or wounded, Sergeant Lipscomb took 
command of his company, and although twice 
wounded, continued to advance. He led the com- 
pany with courage and skill; held difficult positions 
in the exposed sahent occupied by the first battahon, 
and estabUshed a flank guard. Home address, Will 
Lipscomb, Brenham, Texas. 

LISA, JAMES R First Lieutenant 

Medical Corps, 105th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, Oc- 
tober 18, 1918. After his battahon had been com- 
pelled to withdraw because of enfilading fire. Lieu- 
tenant Lisa displayed marked bravery in going for- 
ward and attending wounded men whose evacuation 
was impossible because of the intense fire. Home 
address, Mrs. M. Lisa, mother, Calumet, Mich. 

LISTER, JOHN M Corporal 

Deceased. Company K, 363d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Waereghem, 
Belgium, October 31, 1918. When the progress of 
two front line companies had been stopped by the 
intense fire of enemy machine guns, and the enemy 
began to close in on these troops, Corporal Lister vol- 
untarily assembled a squad of automatic riflemen 
and grenadiers and went forward to an exposed posi- 
tion, where he directed the fire of his squad until 
killed. Next of kin, Michael Lister, father, San 
Francisco, CaUf. 

LITCHFIELD, JOHN R 

Pharmacist's Mate (Third Class) 
Deceased. U. S. N., attached to 74th Company, 
6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem- 
ber 15, 1918. Pharmacist's Mate Litchfield display- 
ed exceptional bravery in giving first aid to the 
wounded under shell fire. He was killed while tak- 
ing a wounded soldier out of a trench to the rear. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Martha D. Litchfield, mother, 
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LITTAUER, KENNETH P. . . . Major 

Air Service, 88th Aero Squadron. For repeated 
acts of heroism in action near Conflans, France, 
October 30, 1918. He volunteered on a mission to 
protect a photographic plane for another squadron 
on September 14 and continued toward the objec- 
tive at Conflana even after three other protecting 
planes had failed to start. In an encounter with 
five enemy pursuit planes he completely protected 
the photographic plane by skillful maneuvering, al- 
though his observer was wounded and his machine 
seriously damaged. On October 30, while on duty 
as chief of air service of the 3d Army Corps, he vol- 
unteered and made an important reconnaissance of 
enemy machine-gun emplacements at a low altitude 
near Doulcon. Home address, Alfred Littauer, fa- 
ther, 10 Fifth Avenue. New York City. 

LITTLEFIELD, FRANK C. . . . Corporal 
Company K, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Cornay, France, October 10, 
1918. Corporal Littlefield was a member of a de- 
tachment which had been surrounded by the enemy 
and had fought for several hours against overwhelm- 
ing odds. When the officer in charge was about to 
surrender to the enemy, this soldier refused to do so, 
and, dashing through severe machine-gun and rifle 
fire, succeeded in making his escape, though he was 
wounded in the face in so doing. Report- 
ing to his company without delay, he remained on 
duty throughout the entire operation. Home ad- 
dress, W. S. Littlefield, father, Winterport, Me. 

LITTLEJOHN, KENNETH S. . . Captain 
6th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion at Claires Chenes Wood, France, October 20, 
1918. Captain Littlejohn reorganized three En- 
gineer companies after they had retired from the 
woods and by his personal example of daring and 
bravery successfully led his men against enemy ma- 
chine guns. His gallant action resulted in the cap- 
ture of the Claires Chenes Woods. Home address, 
Mrs. Josephine K. Littlejohn, wife, Upper Mont- 
clair, N. J. 

LIVERMORE, RUSSELL B. . First Lieutenant 
104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near the Bois de Belleau, France, July 18, 
1918. As his battaUon was advancing across an 
open field, it came under fire from a hostile ma- 
chine gun located in a strong enfilading position in a 
ravine. Hastily gathering a group of men from his 
platoon. Lieutenant Livermore led them in a charge 
on the nest and put it out of action, capturing eleven 
prisoners and saving his battalion many casualties. 
Home address, Arthur L. Livermore, father, 144 
Park Avenue, Yonkers, N. Y. 

LLEWELLYN, FRANK A. . . . Captain 
Pilot, and Roland H. Neel, second lieutenant 
(Coast Artillery Corps) , observer, 99th Aero Squad- 
ron, Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion east of Saint Die, France, August 17, 1918. 
Captain Llewellyn, acting as pilot, and Lieuten- 
ant Neel, acting as observer, carried on successful 
liaison with the infantry during the attack on Fra- 
pelle. They flew over the enemy lines at an altitude 
of only 400 meters, firing on and disconcerting the 
enemy, and thereby giving courage and confidence 
to the American forces. Despite heavy fire from 15 
antiaircraft machine guns and several batteries of 
antiaircraft art llery, they performed their work 
efficiently. Their aeroplane was struck by a number 
of machine-gun bullets, one of which cut the rudder 
and elevator control wires and caused the rudder to 
jam. The broken control wire was held and operated 
by Lieutenant Neel, under direction of Captain 
Llewellyn. Running the machine together in this 
manner, they continued their liaison work until the 
plane began to become unmanageable, when, in 
spite of its damaged condition, they brought it back 



to their airdrome. Home address, Mrs. W. A. Llew- 
ellyn, mother, 5636 Kenwood Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

LLOYD, DALE W Private 

Headquarters Company, 28th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Exermont, 
France, October 5-11, 1918. Advancing with front 
line units, Private Lloyd established observation 
posts under heavy and continuous shell and ma- 
chine-gun fire. Although suffering from wounds, he 
remained at his post and rendered valuable reports 
regarding the progress of the battle. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary A. Lloyd, Marengo, Ohio. 

LLOYD, WILFRED . . Private (First Class) 
Company L, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 4, 
1918. Wounded while advancing under machine- 
gun fire, he showed highest devotion to duty by re- 
turning to his company as soon as he had obtained 
first-aid treatment. He crawled to a road, secured 
a pistol to replace the one he had lost when he wai 
wounded, and joined a group which attacked a ma- 
chine-gun nest, capturing the position and the ma- 
chine gun. Home address, Mrs. Ellen Lloyd, grand- 
mother, Roscoe, 111. 

LOCKARD, DENNIS H Sergeant 

Company C, 2d Field Battalion, Signal Corps. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, 
France, October 5, 1918. Leading a detail through 
an intense bombardment. Sergeant Lockard kept 
in operation the telephone lines of regimental head- 
quarters, thereby enabUng his regimental command- 
er to keep in touch with elements on the firing line. 
Home address, Mrs. Flora Lockard, mother, 306 
West Penn Street, Muncy, Pa. 

LOCKE, I^RL W Corporal 

Deceased. 51st Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an ex- 
ample to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Ehzabeth Locke, mother. Box 81, Perry, Oliio. 

LOCKE, RAYMOND I Sergeant 

Company A, 129th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action. Accompanied by 
another soldier, Sergeant Locke went through heavy 
fire and by skillful maneuvering located and captur- 
ed an enemy 77-mm. gun, with part of its crew, 
which had been checking the advance of our troops. 
Home address, W. A. Locke, father, R. F. D. 1, 
Clinton, Mo. 

LODOR, JAMES C. . . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 26th Infantry. On July 19, 1918, he 
gallantly inspired his platoon to three vigorous and 
successful advances against machine-gun fire near 
Soissons, France, in the last of which he was killed. 
Next of kin, Mrs. James C. Lodor, mother. Box 422, 
Wilmington, N. C. 

LOESCHER, FRANK B Sergeant 

Company K, 360th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Le Grand Carr6 Farm, France, 
November 1, 1918. Although wounded in the arm 
early in the attack. Sergeant Loescher continued to 
lead his platoon in the attack on a strong enemy 
position, and by the use of rifles, rifle grenades, and 
hand grenades, and after capturing several machine- 
gun nests, including one dugout containing 70 Ger- 
mans, forced the entire strong point to yield, includ- 
ing two German companies armed with machine 
guns, which had been holding up the advance of the 
whole company. Home address, C. A. Loescher, 
Scaly, Texas. 

LOGUE, THOMAS Private 

Battery D, 119th Field Artillery. For extra- 



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ordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
France, September 29, 1918. Private Logue worked 
ceaselessly under heavy enemy shell fire, in carrying 
wounded comrades to the first aid station, until he 
was himself severely wounded. Home address. 
Miss Annie Logue, sister, 3 Woodbine Terrace, 
Colevaine, County Derry, Ireland. 

LOHMANN, LEWIS E Corporal 

3d BattaUon, 11th Field Artillery. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Laneuville, France, 
November 7, 1918. Corporal Lohmann displayed 
fearless devotion to duty in maintaining telephone 
lines while his battaUon was in action near Laneu- 
ville. On one occasion he voluntarily accompanied 
an officer, and under heavy fire, repaired a telephone 
line which was severed 15 times in two hours within 
a length of only one kilometer. Home address, 
Rudolph G. Lohmann, brother, Pekin, 111. 

LOKEN, CLARENCE Private 

Company M, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Beaufort, France, November 
4, 1918. Private Laken was engaged as a runner 
and made several trips through heavy bombardment 
from the front line to the support battahon. Even 
after his equipment had been riddled by shell frag- 
ments, he continued, maintaining liaison between 
these two. points. Home address, Thomas A. Lo- 
ken, father, General Delivery, Tigerton, Wis. 

LOMONOCO, FRANK . Private (First Class) 
Company K, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Meuse-Verdun offensive, 
November 5, 1918. In the performance of his duties 
as runner Private Lomonoco made repeated jour- 
nies across areas swept by machine-gun fire, but he 
never hesitated in the execution of his mission. On 
the firing fine he was of most valuable assistance in 
destroying a counterattack. Home address, Peter 
Lomonoco, father, 87 Knickerbocker Avenue, 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

LONAIDER, JULES Private 

Company L, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near BayonviUe, France, Novem- 
ber 1-7, 1918. Private Lonaider, a company runner, 
displayed exceptional courage in repeatedly passing 
through heavy enemy fire and delivering all mes- 
sages entrusted to him in a prompt and efficient 
manner. Home address, Josephine Lonaider, wife, 
Mitchell, La. 

LONG, ARTHURS Private 

Company D, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Hill 272, France, October 9, 
1918. Facing direct fire from a 77-mm. gun which 
was enfilading his company, he advanced against 
the gun with an automatic rifleman. Attacking the 
German gun position, he captured the crew, making 
it possible for Private Long's company to hold the 
ground it had gained. Home address. Matt Long, 
uncle. Box 57, Roberts, Mont. 

LONG, FRANK S. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 5, 
1918. Haying been wounded in the side by shrapnel 
while caring for wounded men of his platoon, 
Lieutenant Long refused to be evacuated, but re- 
turned from the dressing station to his command. 
While withdrawing his platoon to a better position 
under heavy barrage he was instantly killed by 
shell fire. His courage and self-sacrifice furnished 
a splendid inspiration to his men. Next of kin, 
Colonel F. S. Long, father, 71st Artillery (C. A. C.) 
309 West 105th Street, New York City. 

LONG, MILTON E. . . Second Lieutenant 
7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion at Cunel Heights, France, October 12, 1918. 



After being severely wounded by a machine-gun 
bullet. Lieutenant Long displayed exceptional 
courage and determination by remaining with his 
platoon, moving it forward and clearing the woods 
of enemy machine guns, three of which he captured 
with their entire crews. Home address, Walter 
Howard, friend, Columbus, Ga. 

LONGFIELD, SIMON F Corporal 

Company D, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Clerembauts, June 
7, 1918. Even after having been seriously wounded, 
Corporal Longfield continued with his duties as 
runner throughout the whole night, after which he 
was ordered to the rear because of weakness, caused 
by loss of blood. Home address, Richard Long- 
field, father, 110 Water Street, Charlestown, Mass. 

LOOMIS, CASEY V Corporal 

Machine Gun Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. 
C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiau- 
court, France, September 15, 1918. During an en- 
emy counterattack Corporal Loomis voluntarily 
left a sheltered position, and, in entire disregard of 
his own safety, set up his gun in the open under 
heavy enemy fire. By securing enfilading fire on the 
advancing enemy, he broke up the counterattack 
within 100 yards of our line. Home address, Wilbur 
F. Loomis, father, 198 Fifteenth Street, Milwaukee, 
Wis. 

LOOMIS, JOHN H Corporal 

Company F, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
28, 1918. Corporal Loomis volunteered to lead a 
three-man patrol on a reconnaissance of enemy posi- 
tions. After one of his men had been wounded, he 
continued on with the other one and gained the in- 
formation sought. Being wounded on the return 
trip by fire from machine guns, he was forced to re- 
main under cover until night, when he located his 
other wounded man and returned under cover of 
darkness with valuable information. Home ad- 
dress, Charles W. Loomis, brother, 167 Queen 
Street, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. 

LOOMIS, JOHN S. . . . First Lieutenant 
132d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
10, 1918. During an attack to straighten the front 
of the 71st Brigade, Lieutenant Loomis, in com- 
mand of a machine-gun platoon, upon arriving at 
the objective, discovered that all of the infantry 
officers in the vicinity had fallen, thus leaving their 
troops in confusion. Although under a heavy bar- 
rage of high explosive and gas shells, machine-gun 
and rifle fire, Lieutenant Loomis removed his gas 
mask in order that his voice might carry, and, with 
great coolness, reorganized the infantry forces, thus 
enabUng them to hold the ground they had gained. 
Lieutenant Loomis remained in command until he 
was so severely gassed that he had to be carried 
from the field. Home address, Mrs. George W. 
Loomis, mother, 1717 Richardson Avenue, Dallas, 
Texas. 

LORANS, MAROEL Captain 

French Army, attached to 42d U. S. Division. 
For extraordinary heroism in action during the 
Battle of the Ourcq, July 26 to August 2, 1918. 
Captain Lorans remained constantly in the front line, 
attaching himself to one battahon after another as 
they in turn came into the fight, and by his energy 
and gallantry under fire setting a splendid example 
to the officers and soldiers of the regiment. Home 
address. Madam Lorans, 9 Rue de Langres, Neuf 
Chateau, Vosges. 

LORD, ERNEST G. . . Private (First Class) 

Company B, 15th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 

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August 17, 1918. Private Lord, although wounded 
severely early in the action and suffering great pain, 
refused to quit his squadron, but advanced with it 
until its objective was reached. Home address, Mrs. 
C. V. Lord, mother, 1523 Newton Street, Northeast, 
Washington, D. C. 

LORING, DAVID WORTH . . . Lieutenant 
Deceased. 115th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, 
Belgium, August 23, 1918. When his gun positions 
were rendered untenable by shell fire, and his men 
were ordered to seek shelter in dugouts. Lieutenant 
Loring left a place of safety for the purpose of see- 
ing that all his men were under cover and was mor- 
tally wounded by a shell, dying on his way to the 
hospital. Next of kin, Mrs. Viola Shaw Loring, 
wife, 117 South Seventeenth Street, Wilmington, 
N. C. 

LORIOT, JEAN J Sergeant 

French Army. Pilot, 151st Escadrille. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, 
France, September 14, 1918. Sergeant Loriot, on 
patrol, met and was attacked by a large number of 
enemy planes (Fokker type) and, in the course of 
the combat, his motor and plane were severely dam- 
aged. By clever maneuvering he managed to elude 
the enemy planes and land safely behind the Amer- 
ican lines. 

LOTSPIECH, ORR V Private 

6th Marines, 2d Division. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. 
While passing through an unusual barrage of artil- 
lery fire and machine-guns. Private Lotspiech had 
his leg broken by a bullet. Undaunted, he dragged 
himself to the post of command and reported to his 
company commander that his mission had been 
completed, thus saving the dispatch of another run- 
ner. Home address, Addie Lotspiech, mother, 
Booneville, Mo. 

LOTT, JOHN H Corporal 

Company C, 109th Infantry. Two different 
times, near St. Agnan, France, July 16, 1918, he 
preceded his platoon into enemy wire under fire, cut 
a path for it, and returned and led it through the 
gaps thus made. Home address, Mrs. Hattie J. 
Lott, mother, Philadelphia, Pa. 

LOUCKS, CLIFFORD C Private 

Company B, 112th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Heuvel, Belgium, November 
2, 1918. Private Loucks, with two other soldiers 
crossed the Scheldt River after two attempts and 
succeeded in stretching a line for a bridge across the 
stream. They were discovered and fired upon by 
the enemy, but they continued at work driving 
stakes and made a second trip across the river to 
obtain wire, despite the fact that a violent artillery 
barrage had been laid down on their position. 
Home address, 14315 East Scioto Avenue, East 
Cleveland, Ohio. 

LOUGH, MAXON S Major 

38th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Romagne, France, October 9, 1918. Al- 
though severely wounded, Major Lough continued 
to lead his battalion to his objective and refused to 
be evacuated until his battalion was relieved. Home 
address, Mrs. Maxon S. Lough, wife, Fargo, N. D. 

LOUGHLIN, JOSEPH J Captain 

Deceased. 322d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Moranville, France, Novem- 
ber 9, 1918. At the sacrifice of his own life Captain 
LoughUn went forward through heavy machine-gun 
fire to locate a nest of machine-guns which was 
holding up the advance of the regiment. He located 
the machine-guns so that the one-pounders could 



silence them, but was killed by the enemy machine- 
gun fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Eleanor K. Loughlin, 
wife, 513 South Front Street, Wilmington, N. C. 

LOVE, CHARLES J Private 

Deceased. Company K, 59th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bois de Fays, 
France, October 5, 1918. Volunteering for a dan- 
gerous liaison mission, he went out alone, crossing 
an open space for 400 yards, which was swept by 
heavy machine-gun fire. Going far in advance of 
our lines he obtained the desired information and 
brought back a German prisoner. He was killed 
later in the performance of duty, by shell fire. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Etta M. Love, mother, Boonville, N.Y. 

LOVELACE, DAVID H Private 

Machine-Gun Company, 120th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near BeUicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. His left arm having 
been rendered useless by a shrapnel wound. Private 
Lovelace continued to carry ammunition with his 
other arrn until the objective was reached, when, 
against his protests, he was ordered to the rear for 
medical treatment. Home address, Mrs. Fannie 
Lovelace, mother, Jonesville, N. C. 

LOWE, JOHN C Corporal 

Company C, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Leauwken, Belgium, October 
31, 1918. With three other soldiers. Corporal Lowe 
skillfully worked bis way under heavy fire to the 
flank of a machine-gun nest, which was holding up 
the advance of his platoon with enfilading fire, 
killed six Germans and captured three machine- 
guns. Home address, Mrs. S. E. Jauck, mother, 
4136 Hartford Street, St. Louis, Mo. 

LOWE, THURMAN Sergeant 

Company A, 52d Infantry. Forextraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Munster, Alsace, September 12- 
13, 1918. In repulsing a raid on our trenches. Ser- 
geant Lowe seized an automatic rifle and pursued 
the Germans across No Man's Land, in the face of 
converging fire of several enemy machine-guns. 
Home address, Mrs. Margaret Conway Lowe, 
Boma, Tenn. 

LOWE, WILLIAM O. . . Second Lieutenant 
3d Observation Group, Air Ser\-ice. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action east of Cunel, Verdun 
sector, France, October 7, 1918. Lieutenant Wil- 
liam Lowe, while staking the advance Unes of the 
80th Division, was suddenly attacked by a forma- 
tion of eight enemy machines (Fokker type), which 
dived out of a cloud bank. Although greatly out- 
numbered Lieutenant Lowe succeeded in shooting 
down one out of control and disabUng a second so 
that it was forced to land. Later on the same mis- 
sion he was again attacked by a patrol of five enemy 
scout machines and in a running fight he drove 
these off and successfully completed his mission. 
Home address, Mrs. Jessie G. Lowe, mother, 
Fountain City, Tenn. 

LOWRY, FRANCIS B. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. Observer, Coast Artillery Corps, 91st 
Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Cr^pion, France, September 26, 1918. On 
September 26, while on a very important photo- 
graphic mission. Lieutenant Lowry, with Lieutenant 
Kelty, pilot, reaUzed the importance of the mis- 
sion and chose to continue their course through a 
harrassing antiaircraft barrage. A shell made a 
direct hit on the plane, brought it down in fragments 
and instantly killed Lieutenant Lowry. Next of 
kin, Walter Lowry, brother, 946 Corona Street, 
Denver, Colo. 

LOYD, L. H Private (First Class) 

Company F, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Beaufort, France, November 



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4, 1918. Despite the fact that severe wounds made 
it impossible for him to take along his automatic 
rifle, Private Loyd continued in the advance of the 
company. Again wounded, he refused evacuation, 
continuing with his comrades until the objective 
was reached. Home address, HoweU N. Loyd, 
father, Annapolis, Mo. 

LOYD, SAMUEL A Sergeant 

Company L. 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action north of Verdun, France, October 
15-23, 1918. After being severely gassed, Sergeant 
Loyd continued to advance with his company, in 
spite of suffering great pain. On October 23, when 
his company was under heavy flanking fire from ma- 
chine-guns, this soldier rescued several wounded 
men and administered first-aid treatment. Home 
address, William H. Loyd, brother, 322 Harrison 
Street Lynchburg, Va. 

LUBECK, TONY Private 

Deceased. Company I 28th Infantry. While 
engaged on a mission to kill an enemy sniper who 
was inflicting severe losses upon American forces 
near Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918, and after suc- 
ceeding in his mission, he himself was killed. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Mary Lubeck, mother, 1218 Cleaver 
Street, Chicago, 111. 

LUCAS, EUGENE L. E Sergeant 

French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Apremont, France, September 12, and 
near Bois de Handreuvilles Has, France, September 
16, 1918. On September 12, the eve of the attack 
on Apremont, Sergeant Lucas alone reconnoitered 
the enemy lines and by exposing himself to machine- 
gun fire was able to supply his battalion commander 
with accurate information as to the position of these 
strongholds. On September 16, aiding some French 
and American soldiers in attack, he successfully 
routed superior numbers of the enemy after a lively 
bayonet encounter. 

LUCIA, ARTHUR A. . . Private (First Class) 
Company M, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Le Charmel, France, July 27, 
1918. Private Lucia volunteered to carry an impor- 
tant message through a heavy artillery barrage, 
after several other runners had reported that they 
could not get through. He succeeded in his mission. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary Lucia, 349 Linden 
Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

LUEBKE, ALVIN J. . . . First Lieutenant 
142d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion at Roche, France, October 27, 1918. Regaining 
consciousness while being carried to the rear after he 
had been wounded by an exploding shell, he return- 
ed immediately to his company, which he later led 
500 nieters into No Man's Land for the purpose of 
organizing his position preparatory to an attack the 
next morning. Home address. Bust Luebke, father, 
Forestville, Wis. 

LUKAS, JOSEPH Private 

Company D, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 13, 
1918. While defending an outpost, after all his 
comrades had been wounded. Private Lukas was at- 
tacked by a group of eight Germans, one an officer. 
With has automatic rifie, he disabled all but the 
officer and two men, who took cover in a shell hole. 
Running to their hiding place, he killed all the en- 
emy with hand grenades, and returned to hold his 
portion of the line intact. Home address, Mrs. 
Kazimiera Szlukuaste, sister, 4617 Hermitage Ave- 
nue, Chicago, 111. 

LUKE, FRANK, Jr. . . . Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. 27th Aero Squadron, Air Service. 

For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, 



France, September 12 to 15, 1918. Lieutenant 
Luke, by skill, determination, and bravery, and in 
the face of heavy enemy fire, successfully destroyed 
eight enemy observation balloons in four days. For 
the following act of extraordinary heroism in action 
near Etain, France, September 18, 1918, Lieutenant 
Luke was awarded a bar to be worn with the dis- 
tinguished-service cross: Immediately after des- 
troying two enemy observation balloons. Lieutenant 
Luke was attacked by a large formation of German 
planes, Fokker type. He turned to attack two, 
which were directly behind him, and shot them 
down. Sighting an enemy biplane, although his 
gasoline was nearly gone, he attacked and destroyed 
this machine also. Next of kin, Frank Luke, 2200 
West Monroe Street, Phoenix, Aria. 

LUKINS, FRED T Sergeant 

Deceased. 20th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an ex- 
ample to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Margaret Lukins, mother, 522 Patterson Street, 
Indianapolis, Ind. 

LULOFF, ZALME Private 

Company F, 5th Marines. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 
4, 1918. Disregarding his personal safety. Private 
Luloff showed marked bravery by carrying messages 
through heavy machine-gun fire; and after his cap- 
tain was wounded he rendered valuable assistance 
in establishing and maintaining liaison between the 
platoons of his company. Home address, Lara Lu- 
loff, mother, S. I. Minsk, Russia. 

LUMLEY, ZODA D Captain 

Medical Corps, 357th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action in the St. Mihiel offensive, 
September 14, and near Baalon, France, November 
10-11, 1918. In the St. Mihiel offensive, he showed 
marked personal courage, advancing his first-aid 
station with the front line. Near Baalon, he main- 
tained a dreasing station far to the front, under ter- 
rific artillery and machine-gun fire, showing absol- 
ute indifference to personal safety that he might aid 
the men on the firing line during heavy gas bom- 
bardments. Home address, Mrs. Martha Foiles, 
mother, Kampsville, 111. 

LUMPKIN, LAWERNCE M. . . . Sergeant 
Quartermaster Corps, Pack Train No. 1. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Exermont, 
France, October 4, 1918. He conducted his pack 
train, loaded with wire, through the enemy's count- 
er barrage, over high, open ground, under direct ob- 
servation of the enemy. Five of his ten mules were 
killed, but he managed to make a second trip and 
bring up enough wire to finish the line. Home ad- 
dress, J. B. Lumpkin, father, Danville, Va. 

LUND, CARL S Private 

102d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mouilly, France, September 
12, 1918. At great risk of his own life from machine- 
gun fire at clo.se range. Private Lund volunteered 
and went to the aid of a wounded comrade, bandag- 
ed his wounds, and helped him to a place of safety. 
Home address, Mrs. Edith M. Lund, wife, 116 Ferry 
Street, Everett, Mass. 

LUNDEGARD, AXEL C Private 

Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, Oc- 
tober 4, 1918. Private Lundegard went forward 
alone and unarmed into the enemy's territory to 
rescue a wounded man who had been injured in the 
advance patrol fighting. He succeeded in his mis- 
sion despite very heavy machine-gun and artillery 
fire. Home address. Ester Lundegard, 638 West 
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LUNSFORD. BEDFORD B. . . . Corporal 
Deceased. Company M, 117th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellincourt, 
France, October 7, 1918. When the line was held up 
by enemy machine-gun fire, Corporal Lunsford 
strapped an automatic rifle to his shoulder and ad- 
vanced in the face of machine-gun fire. Firing as he 
went forward, he killed four of the enemy before he 
fell, nearly riddled with bullets. Next of kin, Thom- 
as Lunsford, father, Mount Vernon, Tenn. 

LUNSFORD, JESSE Corporal 

Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Corporal Lunsford attacked, single 
handed, a machine-gun post from which a destruct- 
ive fire was being directed against his company. 
While he was approaching the nest the machine-gun 
shot the butt off his rifle and cut a hole in his breech- 
es, but he succeeded in getting close enough to the 
nest to throw four hand grenades into it and then 
killed the gunner with his bayonet. Home address, 
William A. Lunsford, father, Timber Lake, S. C. 

LUSK, JAMES G First Lieutenant 

2d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Forest of Argonne, 
France, September 26, 1918. After his commanding 
officer and all other officers in the vicinity had been 
killed or wounded. Lieutenant Lusk took command 
of fragments of the battalion, reorganized them 
under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, and, 
with utter disregard for his own safety, led the ad- 
vance, capturing six machine guns and a number of 
prisoners. Home address, Mrs. L. H. Lusk, Green- 
ville, Miss. 

LUTZ, JOHN D Corporal 

Company M, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne-^-Arnes, France, 
October 3-9, 1918. Corporal Lutz fearlessly expos- 
ed himself to a close range, enfilading fire of a Ger- 
man automatic rifle. He continued to lead his men 
throughout the battle after being wounded. Home 
address, Mrs. Mathilda Lutz, 18 Willard Place, All- 
Bton, Mass. 

LUZENSKI, WILLIAM .... Sergeant 
Company H, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
France, August 4, 1918. Shortly after the assault 
was launched he was wounded by shell fire. In 
spite of his wounds he gallantly led his platoon, 
gained his objective, and remained in command of 
his platoon until ordered to the rear by his com- 
manding officer. Home address, Frank Luzenski, 
father, 48 Moran Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 

LUZI, LUZIUS Private 

Company C, 153d Infantry. He fearlessly and 
frequently passed through heavy machine-gun fire 
while performing his duty as a runner near Chateau- 
Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, after being twice 
wounded. Home address, Bartholomo Luzi, father, 
Grisons, Switzerland. 

LYERLY, WILLIAM B Private 

Company D, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near BeUicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, comprising 
the company headquarters detachment, he assisted 
his company commander in cleaning out enemy dug- 
outs along a canal and capturing 242 prisoners. 
Home address, John Lyerly, father, Woodleaf, N. C. 

LYNCH, ANDREW B Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 110th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Apremont, 
France, September 29, 1918. He was on duty with 
a section operating 37-millimeter guns. Under or- 
ders he moved the guns to the rear, and then learn- 



ing that his commanding officer had been taken 
prisoner, he, with another soldier, organized a party 
of five, attacked the enemy patrol numbering 35, 
and killed 15 of them, he personally rescuing his 
commanding officer and capturing three prisoners. 
Immediately afterwards he took command of 75 
men and launched a counterattack, driving the 
enemy before them for over a kilometer. His con- 
duct exemplified the greatest courage, judgment, 
and leadership. Home address, Mrs. Katherine 
Lynch, wife, 2446 South Franklin Street, Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

LYNCH, EDMOND W Captain 

Deceased. 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 10, 
1918. Seeing two of his platoons being cut off by 
the enemy. Captain Lynch alone went to their res- 
cue and engaged the enemy with his automatic pis- 
tol, killing several. He saved his platoons, but in so 
doing sacrificed his own life. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Alice W. Lynch, wife, 28 Bonsall Avenue, Sharon 
Hill, Pa. 

LYNCH, HENRY PETER . , . Corporal 
Deceased. Company E, 105th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
France, September 2), 1918. Having been trapped 
in a shell hole with nine other men 50 yards in front 
of the line. Corporal Lynch crawled back to his 
company's position through heavy enemy machine- 
gun fire and reported their predicament. He then 
organized a bombing party, led it against the hostile 
machine gun and put it out of action, thereby en- 
abUng his men to return safely to our line. Home 
address, Mrs. Peter Lynch, mother, 47 West Post 
Road, White Plains, N. Y. 

LYNCH, JOSEPH J Sergeant 

Company D, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Meurcy Ferme, France, July 
30, 1918. Sergeant Lynch voluntarily went to the 
rescue of his lieutenant, who was severely wounded 
and lying in an exposed position. He succeeded in 
carrying the wounded officer to safety through the 
intense machine-gun and rifle fire. Home address, 
Mrs. Peter Lynch, 47 West Post Road, White 
Plains, N. Y. 

LYNCH, ROLAND D Private 

Company B, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fontaines, France, Novem- 
ber 7, 1918. Private Lynch, accompanied by three 
other soldiers, volunteered and went out under 
heavy machine-gun and artillery fire to rescue a 
wounded comrade. Failing in the first attempt, 
they again tried and this time succeeded in bringing 
the wounded man to shelter. Home address, James 
W. Lynch, father, R. F. D. 2, Elbridge, Tenn. 

LYNG, ARTHUR E. . . Gunnery Sergeant 
Company B, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 4, 1918. While engaged in scout- 
ing, Gunnery Sergeant Lyng discovered the enemy 
forming for a surprise attack against an unprotected 
portion of his lines. Sergeant Lyng quickly organ- 
ized sufficient force to destroy the enemy's plans 
and accomplished the capture of ten of the raiding 
party and si.x machine guns. Home address, James 
F. Lyng, father, 1 1 Pearl Avenue, Winthrop, Mass. 

LYNK, HARRY E Sergeant 

Company G, lOGth Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. While suffering from severe wounds he 
organized several small groups from other compan- 
ies, consohdated them, and led them into effective 
combat, continuing with this splendid example of 
courage and fearlessness until wounded a second 
time. Home address, Mrs. C. Lynk, mother, 247 
Steuben Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 



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LYONS, DOUGLAS M. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12, 
1918. Inspiring iiis men by his fearlessness. Lieut- 
enant Lyons led an attack against a strongly forti- 
fied enemy position, and, in so doing, was killed. 
Next of kin, Thomas M. Lyons, father, Fort Henry, 
Tenn. 

LYONS, WALTER F. . Private (First Class) 
Battery C, 103d Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Samogneux, France, Oc- 
tober 24, 1918. Private Lyons went through a 
heavily shelled area to obtain medical aid for his 
wounded comrades, and, failing to do this, returned 
to tlie position to aid in evacuating them. While 
carrying a wounded man to a place of safety, two 
men who were assisting him were instantly killed; 
nevertheless he continued at his task until the posi- 
tion was evacuated. Home address, Mrs. Mary E. 
Lyons, mother, 23 East Street, North Attleboro, 
Mass. 

LYSTER, WAYNE G Private 

Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
Etienne, France, October 4-6, 1918. Private Lyster, 
a runner, displayed exceptional courage in volun- 
teering to carry important messages over terrain 
constantly swept by machine-gun and shell fire. 
Home address, John C. Lyster, father, Alden, Pa. 

MAC ARTHUR. DOUGLAS . Brigadier General 
42d Division. When Company D, 168th Infan- 
try, was under severe attack in the saUent du Feya, 
France, he voluntarily joined it, upon finding that 
he could do so without interfering with his normal 
duties, and by his coolness and conspicuous courage 
aided materially in its success. An oak-leaf cluster 
is awarded General MaoArthur for the following 
acts of distinguished service: As brigade command- 
er General MacArthur personally led his men and 
by the skillful maneuvering of his brigade made pos- 
sible the capture of Hills 288, 242, and the Cote de 
Chatillon, France, October 14, 15, and 16, 1918. 
He displayed indomitable resolution and great 
courage in rallying broken Unes and in re-forming 
attacks, thereby making victory possible. On a 
field where courage was the rule, his courage was the 
dominant feature. Home address, Mrs. Arthur 
MacArthur, mother, 130 East ArraUaga Street, 
Santa Barbara, Cahf. 

MAC ARTHUR, JOHN . Second Lieutenant 
27th Aero Squadron, Signal Corps. Outnumber- 
ed and handicapped by his presence far behind the 
German fines, he and three flying companions 
fought brilliantly a large group of enemy planes, 
bringing down or putting to flight all in the attack- 
ing party, while performing an important mission 
near Luneville, France, on June 13, 1918. Home 
address, Charles P. MacArthur, 242 Bryant Street, 
Buffalo, N. Y. 

MACBETH, EDWIN Sergeant 

Company C, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 10, 
1918. Sergeant Macbeth and another soldier vol- 
untarily went through heavy machine-gun fire to 
carry an important message to an advanced unit. 
Attracted by the cries of a wounded soldier while 
they were returning they went to his assistance and 
were endeavoring to rescue him when Sergeant Mac- 
beth's companion was fatally wounded. Being un- 
able to bring in the two wounded men by himself 
this soldier returned to the line and secured assist- 
ance. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Macbeth, mother, 
1141 Greenfield Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

MAC BRAYNE, WINFRED C. . First Lieutenant 
Field Artillery Observer. For extraordinary 



heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 26, 
1918. While he was conducting an aerial reconnais- 
sance and general surveillance from his balloon. 
Lieutenant MacBrayne was repeatedly attacked by 
hostile aeroplanes, and continued his mission de- 
spite the proximity of strong enemy air patrols 
against which he had no defense. When an enemy 
Fokker emerged from low-hanging clouds, firing at 
the balloon with incendiary bullets. Lieutenant 
MacBrayne remained in the basket until his com- 
panion, who was making his first ascension, had 
safely jumped. He leaped when the balloon was 
nearer the ground and his parachute opened as he 
crossed into the woods. Lieutenant MacBrayne 
insisted upon reascending immediately, thereby 
displaying conspicuous coolness and determination. 
Home address, Mrs. Marguerite V. MacBrayne, 
wife, 400 East Merrimac Street, Lowell, Mass. 

MAC CLEMMENS, FREDERICK W. .Private 
Company M, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
14, 1918. When the advance of his regiment was 
held up by enemy machine-gun fire and grenades. 
Private MacClemmens volunteered as a member of 
a combat patrol which cut through the enemy Unes, 
captured ten machine guns, killed and captured 15 
Germans and forced a large number to surrender to 
other troops, clearing that part of the Cote Dame 
Marie of the enemy, thus enabling the advance of 
the regiment to continue. Home address, Margar- 
et MacClemmens, sister, R. F. D. 2, Crafton, Pa. 

MAC DERMUT, CHARLES K. . . Captain 
314th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Moprey, France, November 10, 1918. 
Although seriously wounded by three machine-gun 
bullets while reconnoitering. Captain MacDermut 
continued to direct his troops and refused to re- 
ceive medical treatment or to allow stretcher bear- 
ers to come to the exposed position until night. 
Home address, C. K. MacDermut, father, 127 
Park Street, Leonia. N. J. 

MAC DONALD, BEATRICE . Reserve Nurse 
Army Nurse Corps. For extraordinary heroism 
while on duty with the surgical team at the British 
Casualty Clearing Station No. 61, British Area. 
During a German night air raid she continued at her 
post of duty, caring for the sick and wounded until 
seriously wounded by a German bomb, thereby los- 
ing one eye. 

MAC DOUGALL, ALLAN J. . . . Captain 
308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Revillon, France, September 9, 1918. 
Captain MacDougall voluntarily assumed com- 
mand of a patrol of three men to locate enemy Unes 
and gun positions. CrawUng through withering 
machine-gun fire to within 20 yards of the enemy 
Unes he encountered two Germans on outpost, 
whom he killed. Remaining exposed to the enemy 
for an hour. Captain MacDougall kiUed a machine- 
gunner who attempted to take a position in front of 
him. His entire mission was harassed by perilous 
machine-gun fire and a constant hand-grenade bom- 
bardment. For the following act of extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
October 4, 1918, Captain MacDougall is awarded a 
bar to be worn with the distinguished-service cross. 
Leading three companies to the aid of a surrounded 
battaUon, Captain MacDougaU was rendered un- 
conscious by a shell burst, but, upon recovery, re- 
fused treatment until properly reUeved. Home ad- 
dress, Detroit, Mich. 

MAC ELLIGOTT, GEORGE H. ... 

First Lieutenant 

Deceased. 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
Although mortally wounded. Lieutenant MacEUi- 
gott remained in command of his platoon, under 



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direct view of the enemy and through a terrific 
bombardment, until he died. Next of kin, Mrs. S. 
Louise MacElligott, mother, 24 Willow Avenue, 
West Somerville, Mass. 

MACFARLAND, JAMES .... Captain 
Deceased. 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Boisoisbois, France, Octo- 
ber 12-17, 1918. Through the five days of our at- 
tack in the Boissoisbois, Captain Macfarland had 
an advance dressing station in the woods, under con- 
stant shell fire, without protection. He repeatedly 
exposed himself to shell fire while going to the aid of 
wounded. His gallant example assisted greatly in 
keeping up the morale of the troops with whom he 
came in contact. He died from the effects of 
wounds received while giving aid to the wounded. 
Next of kin, Mrs. James Slacfarland, Burhng- 
ton. N. J. 

MAC GUIRE, EDWARD A. . First Lieutenant 
6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near the Bois De Chatillon, France, November 
5-9, 1918. Having developed a hernia in crossing 
the Meuse River, Lieutenant MacGuire displayed 
remarkable fortitude and devotion to duty by re- 
maining with his company and leading it into ac- 
tion, reaching his objective under severe machine- 
gun and shell fire. He continued with his command 
until a double hernia developed from strain caused 
by two forced marches into advanced positions, and 
he was ordered to the rear. Home address, Mrs. 
Edward MacGuire, wife, 18 East 129th Street, New 
York City. 

MAC ISAAC, DONALD .... Sergeant 
11th Railway Engineers. When the unarmed 
working party of which he was a member was un- 
expectedly attacked at Gouzeaucourt, France, No- 
vember 30, 1917, he displayed extraordinary hero- 
ism by decUning to take advantage of shelter, in 
going back into the barrage to assist American sol- 
diers of another unit, and returning into the barrage 
a second time to search for wounded British soldiers. 
Home address, F. J. Mac Isaac, father, 18 East 
Forty-first Street, New York City. 

MAC KALL, MURRAY R. . . . Captain 
4th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion west of Fismes, France, August 4-5, 1918. Cap- 
tain MacKall reconnoitered a section of the River 
Vesle in advance of the front line of infantry under 
continuous fire from machine-guns and one-pound- 
ers. Proceeding alone for about one kilometer 
along the stream, despite the fact that German ma- 
chine-guns were located near the opposite bank, he 
continued his reconnaissance and selected several 
suitable sites, one of which was used the next night. 
Captain MacKall guided the working party through 
the enemy's barrage. Home address, Mrs. M. K. 
MacKall, wife, Enumclaw, Wash. 

MACKAY, DONALD S. . . First Lieutenant 
168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Sergy, France, July 26-30, 1918. In an 
effort to locate enemy machine-gun emplacements, 
Lieutenant Mackay constantly exposed himself to 
enemy fire, and, while so doing, was severely wound- 
ed. During the entire five days of operations, he led 
a scout group forward, locating nests that had been 
stubbornly resisting the progress of our troops and 
supplying the artillery with most valuable informa- 
tion, resulting in the destruction of the nests Home 
address, Miss A. Mackay, sister, St. Albans, Vt. 

MAC LEOD, NORMAN D Major 

103d Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action at Marcheville, France, September 26, 
1918. While acting as artillery haison officer he dis- 
played remarkable courage and judgment under ter- 



rific artillery and machine-gun fire. In addition to 
his duties as liaison officer he volunteered and took 
personal command of a detachment of infantrymen 
who were without officers, and by his personal brav- 
ery and resourcefulness successfully withstood a 
violent counterattack by the enemy. Home ad- 
dress, F. N. MacLeod, 290 Irving Avenue, 
Providence, R. I. 

MAC NAIR, HUGH W. . Private (First Class) 
U. S. Ambulance Service, Section 622. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action October 5, 1918, at Ostel 
(Aisne), France. Having jtst been reUeved after 48 
hours of strenuous duty, he volunteered to drive an 
ambulance to an advanced regimental post under 
constant and intense fire. While engaged in this 
dangerous mission he suffered a wound which neces- 
sitated amputation of his right leg. Home address. 
Dr. F. W. MacNair, father, 314 College Avenue, 
Houghton, Mich. 

MAC NAMEE, FRANK A., Jr. First Lieutenant 
101st Field Artillery, 26th Division. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action in the Belleau Woods, 
France, July 19, 1918. By his utter disregard of 
danger he inspired great confidence in his men dur- 
ing a critical period by three times going into a 
heavily shelled area to help rescue wounded. Home 
address, Mrs. Frank A. MacNamee, mother, 
Albany, N. Y. 

MAC NIDER, HANFORD . . . Captain 
9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Medeah Ferme, France, October 3-9, 1918. 
He voluntarily joined an attacking battalion on 
October 3, and accompanied it to its final objectives. 
During the second attack on the same day, he acted 
as a runner through heavy artillery and machine- 
gun fire. He visited the lines both night and day, 
where the fighting was most severe. When higher 
authority could not be reached, he assumed respon- 
sibilities, and gave the necessary orders to stabilize 
serious situations. When new and untried troops 
took up the attack, he joined their forward elements, 
determined the enemy points of resistance by per- 
sonal reconnaissance, uncovered enemy machine- 
gun nests and supervised their destruction. For the 
following act of extraordinary heroism in action near 
Remenauville, France, September 12, 1918, Captain 
MacNider is awarded an oak leaf cluster to be worn 
with the Distinguished Service Cross: On duty as 
regimental adjutant, while carrying instructions to 
the assaulting lines. Captain MacNider found the 
line unable to advance and being disorganized by a 
heavy machine-gun fire. Running forward in the 
face of the fire, this officer captured a German ma- 
chine-gun, drove off the crew, reorganized the line 
on that flank, and thereby enabled the advance to 
continue. Home address, Charles H. MacNider, 
father, Mason City, Iowa. 

MAC WILLIAM, ALEXANDER First Sergeant 
313th Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Octo- 
ber 4-5, 1918. Concealing the fact that he was se- 
verely wounded. Sergeant MacWilliam remained on 
duty until the afternoon of the following day. While 
in this condition he went to the aid of a wounded 
comrade and brought him to a place of safety, his 
route being subjected to a concentrated artillery 
bombardment. Home address, Mrs. Hellen Mac- 
William, mother, 12020 Wade Park Avenue, Cleve- 
land, Ohio. 

MC ADAMS, HOWARD R. . . . Captain 
7th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near DrieuUes, France, November 4-5, 1918. 
Although severely wounded, Captain McAdams 
remained on duty directing the construction of a 
pontoon bridge across the Meuse River under heavy 
shell and machine-gun fire. Home address, George 
W. McAdams, Eveleth, Minn. 



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MC AFEE, JOHN W Corporal 

Deceased. Company D, 356th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Pouilly, France, 
November 8, 1918. While a member of a patrol sent 
out to reconnoiter the banks of the Meuse River, 
and when all means of crossing the river had been 
destroyed, Corporal McAfee, with another soldier, 
volunteered to swim across, though the other side 
was held in force by the enemy. Before reaching 
the opposite bank, he was seized with a cramp, 
caused by the extremely low temperature of the 
water, and was drowned. Next of kin, Mrs. Oliver 
P. McAfee, mother, Gallatin, Mo. 

MC ALEXANDER, ULYSSES G. . . . 

Brigadier General 

38th Infantry, 3d Division. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Jaulgonne, France, July 22, 
1918. As a colonel, commanding the 38th infantry, 
he displayed exceptional gallantry when his regi- 
ment, attacking without support on either flank, 
was stopped by severe machine-gun and artillery fire, 
by going ahead of the most advanced elements of his 
command, and in full view of the enemy, leading his 
men by force of his own example to the successful 
assault of Jaulgonne and the adjoining heights. 
Later in the day, when progress was again checked, 
he personally reconnoitered to within 50 yards of 
hostile machine-gun nests, and through information 
thus obtained, was enabled to hold an advanced 

Eosition, with both flanks exposed, for more than 36 
ours. Home address, Mrs. Ulysses G. McAlexan- 
der, wife, Santa Monica, Calif. 

MC ANDREWS, EDWARD . . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Company B, 12th Machine-Gun Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
the Bois des Ogons, France, September 30, 1918. 
Exposing himself fearlessly to enfilading machine- 
gun fire from the enemy. Sergeant McAndrews 
directed the placing of the guns of his section in such 
positions as to protect the advance of the infantry, 
and, in so doing, was fatally wounded. Despite the 
fact that one-half of his body was paralyzed as a 
result of his injury, he insisted upon remaining in 
command of his section until the action was over. 
He died in a field hospital shortly after being evacu- 
ated. Next of kin, Mrs. Charles Weyl, mother, 
4751 West Austin Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

MC ARDLE, ALBERT H Private 

103d Ambulance Company, 101st Sanitary Train. 
For extraordinary heroism in action east of BeUeau 
Woods, July 18, 1918. While giving first aid to a 
wounded soldier who had fallen in a wheat field in 
range of enemy fire he received two machine-gun 
bullets through the thigh. In spite of his injury he 
continued at work until the soldier's wounds had 
been properly dressed and endeavored to carry him 
out of danger, but fell exhausted from loss of blood. 
Home address, James McArdle, father, 20 Havre 
Street, East Boston, Mass. 

MC ARTY. ARNOT L Private 

Company D, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de la Cote Lemont, 
France, October 3, and the Bois de Fay, France, 
October 9, 1918. On October 3, while acting 
in the capacity of company runner. Private Mc- 
Arty carried messages to two platoons of his com- 
pany, through a heavy fire of machine guns and 
snipers. He successfully dehvered the messages, 
after cra,whng for a distance of 400 yards. On Oc- 
tober 9, in company with one other runner, he deliv- 
ered messages to a platoon which was engaged in 
combat liaison duty in the Bois de Fay, passing 
through a severe artillery fire while in the execution 
of this mission. Home address, Frank McArty, 
father, Enfield, 111. 

MCAULIFFE, DANIEL C. . . . Corporal 
Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 



heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
October 4, 1918. Leading his squad on enemy ma- 
chine-gun nests which had been inflicting severe 
casualties on his platoon. Corporal McAuliffe open- 
ed an effective bombing attack on the nests; and, 
although severely wounded, he remained in com- 
mand until the strong point was reduced. Home ad- 
dress, Cuarles J. McAuliffe, father, 936 Hornet 
Street, Butte, Mont. 

MCAULIFFE, MICHAEL J. . . . Sergeant 
Company D, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
France, October 15, 1918. Volunteering for the mis- 
sions, he exposed himself in the open to heavy shell 
and machine-gun fire, to obtain ammunition for hia 
company, after all on hand had been exhausted. 
He made repeated trips over the battlefield, gather- 
ing ammunition from the bodies of the dead, until 
his entire company had been supplied. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Mary E. Swanson, sister, Brooklyn, 
N. Y. 

MC BREEN, LEO N Private 

Company M, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in Meuse-Argonne, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918. With three other soldiers, he 
crawled across an open field for two hundred yards, 
subjected the while to intense artillery and machine- 
gun fire, to execute a fiank attack upon three ma- 
chine-gun emplacements which were holding up our 
advance. The enemiy positions were silenced, sevea 
of the crew being killed and 23 made prisoners. 
Home address, Mrs. Alice H. McBreen, mother, 
Geneve, III. 

MC BRIDE, EMMETT .... Sergeant 
Company I, 61st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Dun-sur-Meuse, France, 
November 5, 1918. At a critical time, when the ad- 
vance across the Meuse was being held up by en- 
emy fire. Sergeant McBride displayed exceptional 
bravery in crossing a damaged pontoon bridge 
under terrific artillery and machine-gun fire, clear- 
ing the bridge-head of the enemy and protecting it. 
After crossing the Canal, he displayed great bravery 
in flanking a machine-gun nest single-handed, kill- 
ing two of the gunners and thereby enabling his 
company to advance. Home address, Mrs. Theresa 
Hampton, sister, R. F. D. 3, Brookline, Mo. 

MC BRIDE, FRANK . . . First Sergeant 
Company A, 9th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Paroy, France, 
July 14-15, 1918. Upon his own initiative, Sergeant 
McBride left his dugout under heavy shell fire, and 
proceeded 200 yards to a house where an officer and 
another soldier were lying severely wounded. After 
administering first aid to them, he remained with 
them until they were evacuated. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Frank McBride, 1004 Ogden Avenue, Bronx, 
New York City. 

MC CAIN, ARTHUR J. . Private (First Class) 
Headquarters Detachment, 79th Division. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
France, September 28-30, 1918. While acting as a 
division observer Private McCain remained con- 
stantly on duty for several days in a building on the 
heights of Montfaucon. While in the building por- 
tions of it were destroyed by direct artillery fire, and 
hospital shelUng was such that other observers lo- 
cated in the same building withdrew to a safer 
place. Private McCain, however, remained con- 
stantly at his post of duty and obtained important 
information. Home address, Mrs. Margaret Mc- 
Cain, mother, 224 Third Avenue, Southeast, Water- 
town, S. D. 

MC CALL, ANDY Privat 

Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 370th In- 
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Ferme de la Riviere, France, September 30, 1918. 
Although relieved on the previous night, Private 
McCall willingly agreed to substitute for a sick 
comrade, returning the following day to his danger- 
ous post as advance machine-gunner. During a 
heavy sheUing of his position Private McCall was 
killed. Next of kin, Sylvia McCaU, mother, 3302 
Turnal Street, Houston, Texas. 

MC CALLISTER, JOSEPH A. . . Corporal 
Company H, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chateau du Diable, near 
Fismes, France, August 27, 1918. He personally 
led his squad in an attempt to capture an enemy 
machine-gun, and after all of his men had been 
wounded and he himself severely wounded he with- 
drew, and, collecting other men, advanced three 
times to the attack, finally capturing the gun and 
driving off or killing its crew. Home address. Jos- 
eph J. McCallister, father, 281 Lefierts Avenue, 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

MC CANN, KENNETH M. . . . Corporal 
Company O, 102d Field Signal Battahon. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Mount Kem- 
mel, Belgium, August 29-31, 1918. Corporal Mc- 
Cann, a signalman, worked continuously for 72 hours 
without relief through repeated gas bombardments. 
When the forward Unes were cut by shell fire, he 
personally directed the running of a new line under 
a heavy shell and machine-gun fire. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary E. McCann, mother, 33 Beekman Place, 
New York City. 

MC CANN. WALTER J. . Private (First Class) 
Medical Detachment, 104th Infantry. During 
the action of April 10, 1918, he displayed conspicu- 
ous gallantry by leaving shelter and running 
through a heavily shelled area to pick up a wounded 
soldier and carry him unaided and at great personal 
risk to a dressing station. Home address, Mrs. 
Anna McCann, mother, 48 Sheldon Street, Spring- 
field, Mass. 

MC CARTHY, CHARLES A. . . . Private 
Company B, 2d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Fleville, 
France, October 5, 1918. With the assistance of one 
other soldier, Private McCarthy entered a wood 
where three machine guns were holding up our at- 
tack and, under unusually heavy artillery and ma- 
chine-gun fire, knocked one of the guns out and 
rushed the second single-handed. With the assist- 
ance of the other soldier, he then succeeded in cap- 
turing about 20 prisoners who were in or near the 
machine-gun nest. Home address, Mrs. Elmer 
Keith, Kennewick, Wash. 

MC CARTHY, MICHAEL P. . . . Sergeant 
Company C, 124th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Butgneville, 
France, November 11, 1918. When violent ma- 
chine-gun fire had forced his company to take shel- 
ter. Sergeant McCarthy, with another soldier, brav- 
ed the direct and short-range fire, by voluntarily 
going forward and rescuing a wounded officer, carry- 
ing him back to a place of safety. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary McCarthy, mother, 218 East Lawrence 
Avenue, Springfield, 111. 

MC CARTHY, WILLIAM .... Private 
Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Ferme de Meurcy, near Villers- 
8ur-Fere, France, July 29, 1918. After having been 
wounded and ordered from the field, he went out in- 
to an area that was under accurate enemy machine- 
gun fire and the fire of our own artillery barrage, 
gave first aid to a wounded comrade, and carried 
him back to the dressing station. Home address, 
Martin McCarthy, New York City. 



MC CAULEY. PHILIP J Captain 

Battery C, 151st Field Artillery. He displayed 
great presence of mind, promptness and unusual 
courage in conducting the operations of Battery C, 
151st Field Artillery, after be ng twice wounded 
and under exceptionally difficult conditions, due 
to accurately adjusted shell fire near Pexonne, 
France, March 5, 1918. His fortitude aided materi- 
ally in the success of the command. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Philip J. McCauley, wife. 266 Nelson 
Avenue, St. Paul, Minn. 

MC CELVEY, GEORGE C. . First Lieutenant 
47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Thibaut, France, August 7-9, 1918. 
Lieutenant McCelvey stood in the swift current of 
the Vesle River and helped the men of three pla- 
toons across. He was pulled into the river twice by 
drowning men, but each time succeeding in bringing 
them ashore. On succeeding days he was conspicu- 
ously present in places of danger, setting a splendid 
example to his command. Home address, P. L. 
McCelvey, father. Mount Carmel, S. C. 

MC CLELLAND. ARNO S. . Second Lieutenant 
47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion at Sergy, France, August 1, 1918. This officer 
fearlessly led his platoon in locating and successfully 
attacking German machine guns, thereby facilitating 
the advance of his company. He also led a combat 
patrol in front of his position for the purpose of driv- 
ing out hostile snipers. Later, when his company 
was forced to retire to a more sheltered zone. Lieut- 
enant McClellan, with one soldier, remained in an 
exposed position and rendered valuable service by 
covering the withdrawal with accurate fire from an 
automatic rifle. Home address, Mrs. Cora Alta Mc- 
Clelland, wife, Harveys, Green County, Pa. 

MC CLELLAND, LEE R Sergeant 

Medical Detachment, 371st Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, 
September .30, 1918. While administering first-aid 
treatment to wounded soldiers on the field Sergeant 
McClelland received a painful wound on the leg, but 
without mentioning his injury he remained on duty 
caring for the wounded under shell fire until the 
regiment was relieved. Home address, Maria Mc- 
Clelland, mother, Laurinburg, N. C. 

MC CLENDON, JOEL H. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Pilot; John W. Jordan, second lieut- 
enant, 7th Field Artillery, observer; Roger W. 
Hitchcock, second lieutenant, pilot; James S. D. 
Burns, deceased second lieutenant, 165th Infantry, 
observer; Louis G. Bernheimer, first lieutenant, 
pilot; Charles W. Plummer, deceased, second lieut- 
enant, 101st Field Artillery, observer; Phihp R. 
Babcock, first lieutenant, pilot: and Joseph A. 
Palmer, second lieutenant, 1.5th Field .\rtillery, ob- 
server. All of these men were attached to the 88th 
Aero Squadron. Air Service. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismes, France. August 11, 
1918. Under the protection of three pursuit planes, 
each carrying a pilot and an observer. Lieutenants 
Bernheimer and Jordan, in charge of a photo plane, 
carried out successfully a hazardous photographic 
mis.iion over the enemy's lines to the River .\isne. 
The four American ships were attacked by 12 enemy 
battle planes Lieutenant Bernheimer, by coolly 
and skillfully maneuvering his ship, and Lieutenant 
Jordan, by accurate operation of his machine gun, 
in spite of wounds in the shoulder and leg, aided 
materially in the victory which came to the Ameri- 
can ships, and returned safely with 36 vp.hiable 
photographs. The pursuit plane operated by 
Lieutenants Hitchcock and Burns was disabled 
while these two officers were fighting effectively. 
Lieutenant Burns was mortally wounded and his 
body jammed the controls. After a headlong fall of 
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regaining control of this plane and piloted it back to 
his airdrome. Lieutenants McCIendon and Plum- 
mer were shot down and killed after a vigorous com- 
bat with five of the enemy's planes. Lieutenants 
Babcock and Palmer, by gallant and skillful fight- 
ing, aided in driving off the German planes and were 
materially responsible for the successful execution 
of the photographic mission. Next of kin, J. W. 
McCIendon, father. Farmers Branch, Texas. 

MC CLEUR, EDWIN A. . Second Lieutenant 
Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Jonville, France, September 14, 1918. 
Commanding a reconnaissance patrol of three tanks. 
Lieutenant McCleur put to rout a company of Ger- 
man infantry, four pieces of artillery and destroyed 
eight machine guns. His action was eight kilo- 
meters in advance of our front lines. For the fol- 
lowing acts of extraordinary heroism in action near 
Baisedemontrebeau, France, September 28, 1918, 
a bar, to be worn with the Distinguished Service 
Cross, is awarded Lieutenant McCleur: In the at- 
tack on the woods. Lieutenant McCleur led his tank 
patrol on foot through dense wooded territory and 
in the face of intense fire. He was two kilometers 
in advance of the infantry front line during this ex- 
ploit. Home address, E. B. McCleur, father, Bon- 
air, Va. 

MC CLOUD, JAMES M Major 

Deceased. 26th Infantry. After being wounded 
twice during an advance by his battalion on a ma- 
chine-gun nest near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, 
he continued in the attack until killed. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Dolly McCloud, 21 Martindale Road, Bel- 
ham, London, S. W., England. 

MC CLURE, HERBERT C . . . Sergeant 
Battery E, 129th Field Artillery. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Cheppy, France, 
September 27, 1918. Sergeant McClure, although 
wounded by shell fire while manning a captured 
German Gun with a detail of cannoneers, remained 
at his post until relieved, when he returned to his 
battery, keeping his gun in action until ordered to 
the Field Hospital by his battery commander. 
Home address, Mrs. W. F. Williams, sister, 1102 
South Woodland Street, Independence, Mo. 

MC CLURE, LOWE A. . Lieutenant Colonel 
61st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion in the Bois-de-Pultiere, France, October 14, 
1918, and during the Meuse offensive, November 5, 
1918. Lieutenant Colonel McCIure, commanding 
the 3d Battalion, organized his companies and dir- 
ected their disposition while constantly under fire. 
At the crossing of the Meuse November .5 he organ- 
ized his battalion for the attack on Hill 292, and 
under direct enemy fire, made a reconnaissance 
which enabled him to capture Hill 292, with more 
than 100 prisoners and 50 machine guns, without 
casualty. Home address, B. H. McClure, father, 
Carson City, Nev. 

MC CLUSKY, ROSS Corporal 

Deceased. Company H, 53d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Landersbach, 
Gerardmer Sector, Alsace, October 4, 1918. He was 
a member of a party of 50 attacked by an enemy 
raiding party consisting of about 300 storm troops. 
Although fatally wounded en route to his post from 
his dugout, he did not falter, and, despite a heavy 
bombardment, took up his position and continued 
to fight until the enemy was repulsed. He imbued 
his men with such fighting spirit that, although 
greatly outnumbered, they fought until the enemy 
was decisively beaten. Next of kin, Mrs. Gertrude 
McClusky, mother, Eau Claire, Wis. 

MC COLLUM, JOSEPH .... Wagoner 

Company B, 10th Machine Gun Battalion. For 

extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Roi, 



France, July 23, 1918. On duty as a runner, he vol- 
unteered to re-establish liaison with the French unit, 
to which his company was attached, after several 
officers and men had failed in the attempt. He 
performed the mission successfully, althoiigh ex- 
posed to heavy fire. Though knocked down and 
temporarily stunned by the explosion of a shell, he 
accomplished a second dangerous mission, remain- 
ing on duty until ordered to the rear. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Mary McCollum, mother, 60 Vine 
Street, Springfield, Mass. 

MC COMB, ROY E Sergeant 

Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 356th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action in the 
Foret De Jaulnay, France, November 4, 1918. 
Sergeant McComb led a section of machine guns 
with great courage, under heavy enemy artillery 
and machine-gun fire, silencing three hostile ma- 
chine-gun nests. Repeatedly expcsing himself in 
order to get the maximum fire effect, this soldier was 
fatally wounded and died the same day. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Ruth A. McComb, wife, Cameron, Mo. 

MC COMBS, SHERMAN B. . . . Mechanic 
Company F, 138th Infantry. When volunteers 
were called for to ascertain the location of the re- 
giment on the left of his own. Mechanic McCombs 
immediately responded, and, passing through direct 
machine-gun and artillery fire, accomplished this 
dangerous mission with complete success. Home 
address, Mrs. S. Rader, mother, 617 HiUsboro 
Avenue, Edwardsville. 111. 

MCCONNELL, JAMES B. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near les Franquete Farm, France, 
July 23, 1918. He continued in command of his 
platoon after having part of his face shot away by a 
machine-gun bullet. He later died of his wound. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Susan S. McConnell, wife, 303 
Walnut Street, Marshall, III. 

MC CONNELL, WILLIAM O. . . . Private 
Deceased. Company I, 26th Infantry. After 
being wounded on July 18, 1918, near Soissons, 
France, he continued to act as a runner for his com- 
pany under fire during its three-day advance until 
killed, July 21, 1918. Next of kin, Mrs W. W. Mc- 
Connell, mother, Colorado Springs, Colo. 

MC CORMACK, ALPHONSUS L. . . . 

Second Lieutenant 

16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion at Moleville Farm, France, October 15, 1918. 
Lieutenant McCormack continued in the advance 
after being wounded by machine-gun fire, taking 
command of his company and leading it until weak- 
ness from his wounds necessitated his evacuation. 
His gallantry inspired his men to successfully com- 
bat. Home address, Charles J. McCormack, 70 
Clarkson Street, Boston, Mass. 

MCCORMICK, CHRISTIE F. . . Captain 
Company F, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Consenboye, France, Octo- 
ber 9, 1918. Surrounded by the enemy and unable 
to communicate with the rest of his regiment, Cap- 
tain McCormick, with only five men, maintained an 
advanced position against a counter-attack by pick- 
ed enemy storm troops, remaining in this perilous 
place throughout the night under terrific fire of 
enemy artillery and machine guns until the arrival 
of supporting troops next day. Home address, E. 
V. McCormick, father, 816 Maple Street, Alva, 
Okla. 

MCCORMICK, CLARK T. . . . Sergeant 

Company L, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 

heroism in action near the Cote De Chatillon, 

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displayed exceptional bravery in voluntarily lead- 
ing his platoon into a thick wood, capturing twelve 
prisoners and two machine guns, which had been 
causing us heavy loss. Home address, Mrs. Capi- 
tola Rogers, sister, 105 South Fourteenth Street, 
Saginaw, Mich. 

MCCOWIN, ELMER Private 

Company K, 369th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Ripont Swamp, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918. While passing through a swamp 
where most of the platoon was wounded. Private 
McCowin dressed the wounds of several of his com- 
rades, and after reaching the shelter of a hill beyond 
returned repeatedly and assisted many of his com- 
rades to a place of safety. He also carried messages 
through shell and machine-gun fire after being sev- 
erely gassed. Home address, Mrs. Mattie John- 
son, friend. New York City. 

MC COY, CHARLES A Corporal 

Company I, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 5, 
1918. Even though he himself was suffering from 
wounds. Corporal McCoy refused evacuation, but 
after all superiors of his company had become casu- 
alties, he assumed command, reorganizing the forc- 
es and consolidating the position, working in the 
face of murderous machine-gun fire. Home address, 
Mrs. Charles A. McCoy, wife, 461 Carey Avenue, 
West New Brighton, Staten Island, N. Y. 

MC COY, CHARLES T Private 

Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M« 
C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
Etienne, France, October 4-6, 1918. Engaged as a 
runner, Private McCoy demonstrated the highest 
courage in carrying messages over hazardous terri- 
tory under constant shell and machine-gun fire. 
Home address, Nathan McCoy, father, Louisburg, 
Kans. 

MC COY, JAMES Captain 

Deceased. U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. He gave the 
supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which 
will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops. 
Next of kin. Miss Mabel M. Davol, niece, 135 
BufSnton Street, Fall River, Mass. 

MC COY, PETE Private 

Company B, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Unexpectedly encountering seven of 
the enemy. Private McCoy, single-handed, killed 
them all with his bayonet and a hand grenade. As a 
result of this feat he captured four machine-gun 
emplacements and took 17 prisoners out of a dugout 
near by. Upon advancing further he found a 
wounded officer, whom he sent to the rear in charge 
of another soldier, and continued on to the objective. 
Home address, Harrison McCoy, father, Thomas, 
Ky. 

MC CRUDDEN, JAMES F Private 

Company M, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Prfi, France, October 
26, 1918. Acting on his own initiative, after all run- 
ners had failed to deliver a message. Private Mc- 
Crudden carried a message through an intense ma- 
chine-gun fire for the captain of his company. Upon 
reaching the company he found that the captain had 
been killed and immediately returned through the 
same sweeping fire to report the fact. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Francais McCrudden, mother, 2 Mo- 
quette Road, Yonkers, N. Y. 

MC CUNN, WALTER T. . Private (First Class) 
Medical Detachment, 303d Engineers. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, 



September 29, 1918. Private McCunn was admin- 
istering first aid to two wounded comrades in No 
Man's Land, under heavy shell 6re, when an explod- 
ing shell killed both of the wounded, rendering him 
unconscious for more than an hour. Upon his re- 
covery, he remained at his post, administering 
treatment to others. Home address, John N. Mc- 
Cunn, father, American Consul, 45 Renfield Street, 
Glasgow, Scotland. 

MC DADE, WILLIAM J Sergeant 

Company B, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Geneve, France, October 8, 
1918. While advancing with his platoon on the 
morning of October 8, Sergeant McDade was ser- 
iously wounded in the hip, but insisted upon remain- 
ing with his platoon. He was again wounded twice 
by machine-gun fire, but continued to the objective, 
where he materially aided in consolidating the posi- 
tion. He was then ordered to the aid station by his 
commanding officer, and was later evacuated to the 
hospital. Home address, Fletcher R. McDade, 
brother, Lenoir, N. C. 

MC DANIEL, LEE B Sergeant 

Deceased. 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in Bois de Bantheville, France, 
October 23, 1918. Sergeant McDaniel led his pla- 
toon with great bravery and coolness against clev- 
erly concealed machine-guns until he fell severely 
wounded. Next of kin, C. J. Boyd, uncle, Colum- 
bus, Kan. 

MC DANIELS, JOHN R Corporal 

Company M, 358th Infantrv. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vilcey, France, September 12, 
1918. When his group had been halted by fire from 
enemy snipers. Corporal McDaniel, voluntarily ex- 
posed himself by standing in the open under fire, shot 
down three of the snipers from one tree and two 
from another. Home address, Washington, D. C. 

MC DERMOTT, CLEVELAND W. 

Second Lieutenant 

Air service, 147th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Bantheville, France, 
October 18, 1918. In starting on a patrol mission 
Lieutenant McDermott was delayed by motor trou- 
ble. Unable to overtake the other machines, he con- 
tinued on alone. Sighting an enemy Fokker, he im- 
mediately gave chase, and deispite its effort to es- 
cape, succeeded in shooting it down. Six Fokkers 
then suddenly attacked him, and though he was out- 
numbered and blinded by the sun, he shot down one 
of them and scattered the others. In the midst of 
this combat his motor stopped, and he was forced to 
glide into friendly territory. Home address, John 
SlcDermott, father, 209 Jackson Street, Syracuse, 
N. Y. 

MC DERMOTT, FRANCIS P. . . . 

Sergeant (First Class) 
Sanitary Service Unit 524. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 8, 
1918. Sergeant McDermott remained on duty for 
30 hours, guiding and directing the .ambulances to 
and from the most advanced points. He volun- 
teered and acted as stretcher bearer in full view of 
the enemy and under heavy machine-gun fire. At 
one point he cleared the road of debris, under ma- 
chine-gun fire, and guided ambulances to the wound- 
ed. Home address, James J. McDermott, Houtz- 
dale. Pa. 

MC DERMOTT, MORGAN B . First Lieutenant 
7th Engineers For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Cunel, France, October 20, 1918. Accom- 
panied by a soldier, he made a reconn.aissance with- 
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Under heavy machine-gun fire he gave first-aid 
treatment to a wounded soldier and continued on his 
mission until he was himself severely wounded. 
Home address, William McDermott. father, 236 
Scott Street, Tucson, Ariz. 

MC DEVITT, JAMES A. . First Lieutenant 
Air SerN-ice, U. S. A. For repeated acts of extra- 
ordinary hero'sm in action near Mamey and Cu'sy, 
France, September 15 and October 5 and 6. 1918. 
On September 15, while performing an important 
mission, Lieutenant McDevitt's balloon was at- 
tacked and riddled by an enemy plane firing in- 
cendiary bullets. He stuck to his post and gathered 
valuable information. On October 5 he was again 
attacked by several planes and the basket was set 
afire by incendiary bullets. While descending he 
was fired upon and hi? parachute was hit many 
times; he, nevertheless, insisted upon returning 
to the air. On October 6 he was attacked and his 
balloon was riddled with bullets. Again, on the 
same day, he was attacked by several enemy 
planes; he remained with his balloon until it came 
down in flames; he then resumed his post in a new 
balloon. Home address, Mrs. James McDevitt, 
mother, 1114 Yale Avenue, Cincinnati. Ohio. 

MC DONALD, DOUGLAS .... Private 
Deceased. Company G, 7th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
October 11, 1918. While acting as a litter bearer. 
Private McDonald was painfully wounded in the 
hand by a machine-gun bullet, but refused to go to 
a dressing station, continuing to adrninister first 
aid to wounded under constant machine-gun and 
shell fire. On one occasion when a comrade had 
been buried by an exploding shell. Private Mc- 
Donald rushed two hundred yards into the open and 
worked under heavy fire at rescuing him. He was 
later killed by shell fire while giving aid to a wound- 
ed man. Home address, Mrs. Garrick McDonald, 
mother, Johns Station, N. C. 

MC DONALD, GEORGE T. . . . Corporal 
Company E, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr4, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. While accompanying a separated de- 
tachment Corporal McDonald voluntarily entered a 
dense woods, infested with snipers and machine- 
guns, to locate the main body of his company. The 
success of this mission enabled the lost detachment 
to occupy their position with the company. During 
the entire action of his company. Corporal McDon- 
ald was forever eager, in his capacity as runner, to 
assume the most hazardous risks to maintain liaison 
between units. Home address, Mrs. Mary E Mc- 
Donald, mother, 412 West Ferry Street, Buffalo, 
N. Y. 

MC DONALD, JAMES . . First Sergeant 

Company K, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sergy, France. July 31. 1918. 
Afte"- his platoon commander bad fallen wounded at 
the beginning of the advance, and the platoon was 
becominsr demoralized under intense machine gun 
and artillery fire. Sergeant McDonald assumed com- 
mand, steadied his men, and led them in a success- 
ful attack in a further advance of 150 yards, gaining 
an important objective and strengthening the de- 
fense of the captured position of Hill 212. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Mary McDonald, mother, 559 Sheridan 
Place, Saginaw, Mich. 

MC DONALD, J. B. . . Brigadier General 

181st Infantry Brigade. For repeated acts of ex- 
traordinary herosim in action near Epinonville, 
France, September 26-30, 1918 General McDonald 
was almost continuously present with the leading 
elements of his brigade, inspiring his troops by his 
personal bravery and energy under fire. Near Epin- 
onville, when hla command was about to make an 



attack, and was under heavy artillery fire, this 
officer, by his disregard for personal safety, steadied 
his men and stimulated them to successful assault 
on the ridge forming part of the German main line 
of resista ce. Two days later, with one flank ex- 
posed by the withdrawal of the unit on the right, he 
led his brigade in the attack on and capture of Ges- 
nes. Home address, Mrs. Katherine Mc Donald, 
Cecil Hotel, San Francisco, Cahf. 

MC DONALD, ROBERT . Private (First Class) 
Company M, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, Octo- 
ber 9-10, 1918. He showed exceptional bravery and 
courage by going forward alone on many occasions 
to gain information of the enemy. He remained on 
duty with his company after being wounded until 
ordered to the rear for treatment. Home address, 
John Washburn, uncle. Regal, N. C. 

MC DONALD, ROBERT M. . . . Sergeant 
Company I, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
8, 1918. On the morning of October 8, near the 
village of Brancourt, France, he alone charged an 
enemy machine-gun nest that was causing many 
casualties in his platoon and temporarilyholding up 
the advance. He killed the gunner and leader, put 
the gun out of action, and thus enabled his platoon 
to advance. Home address, Angus G. McDonald, 
father, Cheraw, S. C. 

MC DONOUGH, JOHN F. . . . Corporal 
Deceased. Company B, 4th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, France, 
September 30, 1918. Upon being wounded in the 
arm, going through a heavy artillery barrage. Cor- 
poral McDonough refused to go to the rear for first 
aid, but dressed his wound himself, remaining in 
command of his platoon section until he was killed 
by shell fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Bridget McDon- 
ough, wife, 5 Mount Vermont Street, South 
Boston, Mass. 

MC DOUGALL, HARRY O. . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service. 96th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Dun-sur-Meuse, 
France, October 23, 1918. Lieutenant McDougall, 
with Second I..ieutenant Elmer McKay, observer, 
while on a bombing mission, displayed exceptional 
courage by leaving a comparatively secure position 
in the center of the formation during a combat with 
five enemy planes and going to the protection of two 
other officers whose planes had been disabled and 
forced out of the formation. Lieutenant McDougall 
skillfully maneuvered his machine so as to enable 
Lieutenant McKay to shoot down one of the adver- 
saries and fight off the others. Home address, D. C. 
McDougall, father, 132 South Hayes Street, Poca- 
tello, Idaho. 

MC DOWELL, E. E. . . Second Lieutenant 
305th Infantry For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Amblimont, France, November 8, 1918. 
Lieutenant McDowell displayed unusual courage 
and determination in making a patrol under partic- 
ularly hazardous circumstances, accompanied by 
only one soldier Crossing the River Meuse, the 
east bank of which and the ridge east of it were 
known to be strongly held by the enemy, they pro- 
ceeded through numerous machine-gun nests over 
the ridge, penetrating three kilometers into the hos- 
tile position and returning with important informa- 
tion concerning the enemy occupation. Home ad- 
dress. Mrs. Lillian M. McDowell, mother, 132J4 
Oxford Street. Cambridge, Mass. 

MC DOWELL, EDGAR O Private 

Company F, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montbrehain, France, Octo- 
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was confronted by two enemy machine-gun posts, 
which had been passed over by the first wave, Pri- 
vate McDowell, from a prone position, sniped at 
these posts and then rushed one of them. In so 
doing he was wounded in the wrist, but he continued 
on and succeeded in killing two Germans and capn 
turing four others. The other post, containing 20 of 
the enemy, surrendered shortly afterwards. Home 
address, A. H. Miller, friend, Greer, S. C. 

MC ELWAIN, HARRY E. . . . Sergeant 
Medical Detachment, 7th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Fossoy, France, 
July 15, 1918. During an intense artillery prepara- 
tion by the enemy Sergeant McElwain voluntarily 
went out about 1,000 yards through this heavy shell 
fire to administer first aid to five wounded men. 
Home address, Mrs. Edith J. McElwain, Fawn 
Grove, York County, Fa. 

MC ENTEE, EUGENE .... Private 

Headquarters Company, 26th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
October 2, 1918. In charge of maintaining tele- 
phone communication while advancing with a pat- 
rol, he showed marked personal bravery and, after 
being shot in the ankle, refused to be evacuated and 
advanced for 1,300 meters under heavy machine- 
gun fire, repairing telephone lines and making it 
possible to send valuable information to the rear. 
Home address, Mrs. E. M. McEntee, 617 Ganten- 
brai Avenue, Portland. Ore. 

MC EWEN, GLEN O Sergeant 

Machine-Gun Company, 101st Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Moulin de 
Guenoville, France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant 
McEwen, with three other soldiers, advanced nearly 
200 yards over an open hillside exposed to machine- 
gun fire, and carried two wounded men to the pro- 
tection of a nearby trench. Home address, Mrs. O. 
McEwen, mother, 4211 West Crown Avenue, Spo- 
kane, Wash. 

MC FARLAND, GEORGE W. . . Corporal 
Company D, 320th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brieulles, France, September 
28, 1918. When the Germans counterattacked with 
a superior number in the Bois de Donovan, Corporal 
McFarland went from post to post under intense 
machine-gun and artillery fire, collecting all avail- 
able rifle grenades in the platoon. Although he was 
seriously wounded by a machine-gun bullet, he con- 
tinued on duty until his platoon was relieved several 
hours later. Home address, William McFarland, 
father, Latrobe, Derry Township, Pa. 

MC FARLING, GEORGE .... Private 
Deceased. Company E, 125th Infantry. For 
€xtraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 
1918. Although he was himself severely wounded, 
Private McFarling crawled over to an exposed and 
dangerous place to render first aid to a seriously 
wounded comrade, and while doing so received a 
fatal wound. Next of kin, Mrs. Ada Jane McFar- 
ling, mother, 824 Leith Street, FUnt, Mich. 

MC GAINEY, HUGH P Sergeant 

1 15th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Verdun, France, October 8-15, 1918. In 
the Bois de Consenvoye, east of the Meuse. Sergeant 
McGainey, in command of his platoon, led his men, 
under heavy machine-gun fire, and captured ap- 
proximately 500 prisoners, three fieldpieces, and 
many machine-guns. On October 15 he volunt.nrily 
exposed himself to warn his men against gas, and 
was wounded by shrapnel. He refused to go to the 
hospital until ordered to do so by the medical officer. 



Home address, Mrs. Mamie Eberhardt, 606 Nichols 
Lane, Govans, Md. 

MC GARRY. PATRICK L. . . . Private 
Battery B, 109th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Fismes, France, Septem- 
ber 5, 1918. Seeing a wounded comrade lying in an 
open field swept by an enemy barrage, he showed 
marked personal bravery in going to the rescue. 
Forced to expose himself to enemy fire to aid his 
companions, he himself was mortally wounded. 
Next of kin, Owen McGarry, father, 41 Main Street, 
Duryea, Pa. 

MC GAY, GEORGE H. . Second Lieutenant 
23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Thiaucourt, France, September 12, 1918. 
Organizing a group of 20 men, who had become sep- 
arated from their organizations, Lieutenant McGay, 
under machine-gun fire, attacked a strongly in- 
trenched position, defended by a greatly superior 
number of the enemy, kilUng three of the hostile 
force, and capturing 25, together with four machine- 
guns. Home address, Mrs. W. J. McGay, mother, 
3046 Kingsbridge Terrace, New York City. 

MC GEARY. JOHN Private 

Deceased. Company G, 165th Infantry. During 
the action near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on August 
1, 1918, he left his shelter and went out into heavy 
shell and machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded com- 
rade, receiving fatal wounds in the attempt. Next 
of kin. Miss Mary Anna McGeary, sister, 883 Tenth 
Avenue, New York City. 

MC GEE, EDWARD Private 

Company M, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Barricourt, France, 
November 1-2, 1918. When volunteers were called 
for to maintain liaison with the assault battalion 
during heavy shell and machine-gun fire. Private 
McGee volunteered and successfully carried out five 
such missions. Home address, Thomas McGee, 
brother, General DeUvery, Logan, Kan. 

MC GILL. DON R Captain 

Field Artillery, 308th Trench Mortar Battery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Brabant, 
France, October 23, 1918. Due to the untiring 
energy and determination of Captain McGill, eight 
6-inch mortars and ammunition were transported to 
within 800 meters of the enemy lines, greatly aiding 
in the preparatory artillery bombardment. Al- 
though 15 of the 55 men engaged were killed, 13 
wounded, and four gassed, the mortars were kept in 
action until the last one was destroyed by enemy 
fire. Home address, Mrs. Mary Robson McGill, 
mother, Chittenden Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. 

MC GINNIS, GEORGE E Captain 

Ambulance Company 110, 103d Sanitary Train. 
For extraordinary heroism in action at Fismette, 
France, August 9-10, 1918. During the night of the 
9th of August, Captain McGinnis, with complete 
disregard of hia personal safety, made a reconnais- 
sance under fire and located a line of evacuation for 
ambulances from Fismette, and on the morning of 
the 10th of August, under shell fire, he personally 
repaired the bridge between Fismes and Fismette, 
thereby making possible the evacuation of 28 
wounded men. Home address, Mrs. Mabel O. 
McGinnis, Clarendon, Pa. 

MC GINNIS, WILLIAM H. . . . Corporal 
Company D, 12th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Chery Chart- 
reuve, France, August 10, 1918. An incendiary 
shell exploded near a large ammunition dump, near 
which his company was resting, wounding several of 
his comrades and setting fire to a portion of the 



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dump. While a second explosion was imminent, 
Corporal McGinnis rushed into the flames and 
dragged a wounded man to safety. Home address, 
Mrs. William McGinnis, mother, Beckley, W.Va. 

MC GINTY, JOHN J. . . First Sergeant 

Company B, 344th Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Varennes, 
France, September 26, 1918. Gathering several 
scattered infantrymen. Sergeant McGinty led them 
into the town of Varennes ahead of the tanks and 
captured a number of prisoners. He then withdrew 
to the outskirts of the town to direct the advance of 
several tanks which had arrived. Returning to the 
attack on foot, he continued forward until a wound 
compelled him to retire. Home address, James E. 
McGinty, father, 237 Belmont Street, Carbondale, 
Pa. 

MC GLINCHEY, WILLIAM J. . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Company A, 305th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Carre four de 
Meurrussons, France, September 28, 1918. While 
his platoon was being heavily bombarded. Sergeant 
McGUnchey left his place of safety and quiet to 
rescue a wounded comrade. In attempting this val- 
iant deed. Sergeant McGUnchey lost his own Hfe. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Frances M. McGUnchey, wife, 696 
President Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

MC GOWAN, FRANCIS J. . . . Sergeant 
Company F, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
September 12, 1918. Accompanying two other sol- 
diers, Sergeant McGowan rushed forward in ad- 
vance of his Unes, exposed to heavy machine-gun 
fire, and attacked an enemy machine-gun strong- 
hold which was halting the progress of his platoon. 
He succeeded in capturing two guns and six of the 
crew who were manning them. Home address, Mrs. 
Catherine McGowan, 349 Moody Street, Waltham, 
Mass. 

MC GRATH, HENRY J. . . Second Lieutenant 
Quartermaster Corps . For extraordinary heroism 
in action between the United States Army chartered 
transport Amphion and an enemy submarine on the 
high seas on October 12, 1918. In the face of heavy 
enemy shell fire he took charge of and directed the 
laying of fire hose along the deck and extinguished 
a fire which had been started by an exploding shell. 
Exposing himself to exploding shells and without 
regard for his personal safety, he carried a wounded 
seaman across the shell-swept deck to a place of 
safety. During the entire engagement, which lasted 
one hour and 20 minutes, this officer displayed great 
coolness, going from place to place about the ship 
and encouraging the crew at a time when encourage- 
ment was sorely needed. His coolness and the 
effective manner with which he gave orders inspired 
everyone and greatly aided the escape of the Am- 
phion. Home address, Mrs. Mary McGrath, 
mother, 4 Walnut Terrace, BrookUne, Mass. 

MCGRAW, JOEW Private 

Company D, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, November 
4, 1918. Private McGraw displayed exceptional 
personal bravery when, with one other soldier, he 
went to the aid of a comrade who had been attacked 
and wounded by a patrol of eight Germans, putting 
the patrol to flight and rescuing the wounded man. 
Home address, Mrs. Senthy McGraw, mother, Mc- 
Graw, Scioto County, Ohio. 

MC GUIRE, EARL R Sergeant 

Company L, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Belleau, France, July 18, 
1918. After being severely wounded in the head he 



struggled to his feet and led his platoon forward, 
instilling courage and confidence in his men. Home 
address, LyonsviUe, Mass. 

MC GUIRE, JAMES Sergeant 

Company B, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Talma Farm, France, Octo- 
ber 23, 1918. Without regard for his own danger. 
Sergeant McGuire went to the rescue of a wounded 
comrade to the aid station, crossing and recrossing 
an area swept by intense artillery and machine-gun 
fire, and under the direct observation of the enemy. 
Home address, Patrick McGuire, brother, BaUy 
James Duff, County Cavan, Ireland. 

MC GUIRE, JAMES, Jr Private 

Company H. 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 17, 
1918. With exceptional gallantry. Private McGuire 
voluntarily went out into an area swept by heavy 
machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded sergeant, and 
succeeded in carrying the latter a considerable dis- 
tance through heavy fire to a first-aid station. Home 
address, James McGuire, father, County Leitrim, 
Ireland. 

MC GUIRE, LEO F. . . Private (First Class) 
Salvage Service Unit No. 647. He was on duty 
as driver of an ambulance at an advanced post on 
April 19, 1918. During April 19 and 20 he made .sev- 
eral trips to and from a dressing station reached by 
an exposed road in dayUght for the purpose of 
bringing back wounded. On one of these trips the 
ambulance was blown from the road by the explos- 
ion of a shell and he was knocked unconscious by the 
shock. On recovering consciousness he returned on 
foot. Although suffering from an injury in the back 
and not yet recovered from the shock, he wished to 
return to duty the afternoon of the same day, but 
was not permitted to do so by the medical officers 
until the afternoon of the following day. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. M. E. McGuire, mother, 1233 East Sec- 
one Street, Tulsa. Okla. 

MC GUIRE, MAURICE J Captain 

109th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Agnan, France, July 16, 1918. Al- 
though painfully wounded shortly after his platoon 
began an attack, Captain McGuire (then lieutenant) 
refused to be evacuated until his command was 
ordered to withdraw. He then saw that their posi- 
tion was firmly held before going to the rear for 
treatment. His personal heroism was an inspira- 
tion to his men. Home address, Mrs. Mary Walsh 
McGuire, mother, 214 River Street, Scranton, Pa. 

MC GUIRE, SIDNEY CLIFFORD . Sergeant 
Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
9, 1918. Although wounded early in the engage- 
ment, he showed great devotion to duty by contin- 
uing at his post as platoon leader for two days, re- 
Unquishing command only when forced to do so by 
the condition of his wound. Home address, Mrs. 
M. E. McGuire, mother, 3105 Calumet Avenue, 
Chicago, 111. 

MC GUIRK, HARRY Corporal 

116th Ambulance Company, 104th Sanitary 
Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Haumont, France, October 11, 1918. Corporal Mc- 
Guirk worked for four days, fearlessly exposing him- 
self to heavy enemy fire in administering first aid 
and directing the evacuation of the wounded. By 
his conspicuous bravery and untiring energy he was 
an example to his men. Home address, Harry Mc- 
Guirk, father, Principio Furnace, Md. 

MC GUIRL, BERNARD .... Corporal 
Deceased. Headquarters Company, 101st Infan- 
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dun, France, October 23, 1918. While leading a 
squad of ammunition carriers, Corporal McGuirl 
was severely wounded. After a tourniquet had been 
applied to his wounds he ordered the second in com- 
mand to continue with the work, refusing the aid of 
bis comrades until their mission had been completed. 
While on his way to a hospital Corporal McGuirl 
died of his wounds. Next of kin, Mrs. Rose McGuirl, 
mother, 13 Fourth Street, Fitchburg, Mass. 

MC INTYRE, DONALD . Second Lieutenant 
Company E, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem- 
ber 18, 1918. Seeing one of his men lying wounded 
in a shell hole in front of his main line, Lieutenant 
Mclntyre passed through an intense barrage to 
his aid. Having bandaged his wounds, he brought 
back his mate to a place of safety. Home address, 
D. Mclntyre, Manchester, Mass. 

MCINTYRE, EUGENE .... Corporal 
Ambulance Company 130, 108th Sanitary Train. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Hill 281, 
France, October 3, 1918. After being severely 
wounded by the explosion of an enemy shell in the 
dressing station, he remained on duty, assisting in 
caring for the wounded until he fainted from loss of 
blood. Home address, J. V. Mclntyre, 11 Chalmers 
Place, Chicago, 111. 

MC INTYRE, JAMES B. . . First Lieutenant 
165th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 28 to August 
3, 1918. Lieutenant Mclntyre organized his pla- 
toon into a carrying party, and on two occasions 
broight up ammunition and supplies to the battalion 
in the front line, through heavy machine-gun, rifle, 
and shell fire. He was knocked down several times 
and once thrown into the Ourcq River, but success- 
fully carried out his mission. Home address, John 
Mclntyre, father, 115 Prospect Street, North 
Adams, Mass. 

MC INTYRE, JOHN Sergeant 

Company A, 110th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cheppy, France, September 
26, 1918. While a member of a platoon of wire-cut- 
ters, he, with another sergeant, attacked and 
captured an enemy machine-gun nest that was 
holding up our advance. One officer, six men and 
two guns were taken, in the face of intense machine- 
gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Millie H. Mclntyre, 
mother, 3 Garfield Place, Topeka, Kan. 

MC INTYRE, WILLIAM M. . . . Private 
Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
July 19, 1918. Private Mclntyre, with three other 
soldiers, captured a machine-gun which was hold- 
ing up the company of Marines, killing the entire 
crew. To accomplish this hazardous and daring 
work it was necessary for them to expose themselves 
to the fire of this gun. Even though three of the 
party, including Private Mclntyre, were wounded 
during the advance, they proceeded forward and 
succeeded. Home address, Mrs. Margaret E. Mc- 
lntyre, Rochester, N. Y. 

MC KAY, ALBERT Corporal 

Deceased. Company C, 105th Engineers. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Klontbrehain, 
France, October 8, 1918. Corporal McKay, a run- 
ner, passed unfalteringly through heavy enemy fire 
to inform platoon leaders of the location of cover 
from the advance enemy counter-barrage, continu- 
ing to expose himself until all were protected, there- 
by preventing many casualties. As he was return- 
ing from this mission he was badly wounded and 
died shortly afterward. Next of kin, Mrs. Belle 
McKay, Kannapolis, N. C. 



MC KAY, ELMORE K. . Second Lieutenant 
Air Service, observer, 96th Aero Squadron. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Dun-Sur- 
Meuse, France, October 23, 1918. Lieutenant Mc- 
Kay, with First Lieutenant Harry O. McDougall, 
pilot, while on a bombing mission displayed excep- 
tional courage by leaving a comparatively secure 
position in the center of the formation during a com- 
bat with five enemy planes and going to the protec- 
tion of two other officers whose planes had been dis- 
abled and forced out of the formation. While his 
pilot skillfully maneuvered the machine. Lieutenant 
McKay shot down one of the adversaries and fought 
off the others, thereby saving the lives of the officers 
in the disabled American plane. Home address, 
James D. McKay, father, 817 Eleventh Street, 
Northeast, Washington, D. C. 

MCKAY, JAMES R. . . . First Lieutenant 
Aviation Section, 49th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Doulcon, France, 
October 4, 1918. When a patrol of seven planes at- 
tacked a group of 17 enemy planes (Fokker type) 
Lieutenant McKay left the combat after his plane 
was crippled by enemy fire and remained above to 
protect from that direction. Without regard to his 
own danger he attacked alone five more enemy 
planes which dived into the combat and, pressing 
the attack, succeeded in breaking up their formation 
and shooting down one of the enemy planes. Home 
address, Mrs. James R. McKay, wife, 725 Wheaton 
Avenue, Wheaton, 111. 

MC KAY, JOHN W Corporal 

Company M, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action northwest of Bantheville, France, 
November 1, 1918. Immediately after the begin- 
ning of the attack in the Bois de Bantheville, France, 
when his company was held up by a strong machine- 
gun nest and his company commander and several 
others were killed by its fire. Corporal McKay, ac- 
companied by an officer and with great gaUantry 
and coolness, attacked and captured the machine- 
gun nest of four guns, killing or wounding a number 
of the crew. Home address, Thayer, Kan. 

MCKENDRY, STEWART J. . . . Private 
Battery E, 17th Field Artillery. He performed 
his duty of telephone-line repairman with great 
bravery and promptness in spite of intense bom- 
bardment of the area where he had to work, near 
Vaux, July 1, 1918, going fearlessly and wdthout 
waiting to be ordered when communication was bro- 
ken. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Burnsides, aunt, 
2537 Fletcher Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

MC KENNA, HERBERT F. . . . Sergeant 
Company K, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on 
July 28, 1918. At the beginning of the attack 
against the enemy positions on the north bank of 
the River Ourcq, he was wounded in the arm by a 
machine-gun bullet, yet he continued in the ad- 
vance and took charge of his platoon when its com- 
mander was killed. When the first attack was over 
he received first aid and then returned to his com- 
pany, where he assumed the duties of first sergeant 
in addition to his duties as a platoon commander. 
Home address. Rev. M. J. Fitzpatrick, guardian, 
375 Lafayette Street, New York City. 

MC KENNA, JAMES A. Jr Major 

Deceased. 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, July 28, 
1918. He was killed while successfully leading a 
most difficult and trying attack across the River 
Ourcq, and against the strongly prepared positions 
on the heights beyond. Next of kin, Mrs. Cather- 
ine McKenna, 125 West Seventy-ninth Street, New 
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MC KENNA, PATRICK .... Corporal 

Company L, 23d Infantry. After being previous- 
ly wounded near Vaux, France, July 1, 1918, he 
charged into thick woods held by the enemy m face 
of a barrage of hand grenades and killed three 
single-handed. Home address, Mrs. M. M. McKen- 
na, mother. St. Paul. Minn. 

MC KERNAN, WILLIAM T. . . . Sergeant 
Company K, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 24- 
29 1918. After all the company officers had been 
killed or wounded Sergeant McKernan took com- 
mand of the company and led it in effective attack 
against the enemy on October 25 and again on the 
27th. After the attack on the enemy of October 28 
Sergeant McKernan secured a box of rifle grenades, 
and, while a protective barrage was laid down with 
these, he crawled out in advance of the line and 
brought in several wounded comrades. Home a- 
dress, John H. McKernan, father, Eagleville, Tol- 
len County, Conn. 

MC KEY, HAROLD G. . . First Lieutenant 
128th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Romagne, France, October 13-14, 1918. 
When his company commander was wounded, 
Lieutenant McKey took command of the company. 
Although wounded and weakened by the loss of 
blood, he refused to be evacuated but continued in 
command of his men for 32 hours under severe ma- 
chine-gun and artillery fire, until the town of Ro- 
magne was taken, remaining in action until ordered 
to the rear. Home address, Mrs. Z. S. McKey ,'.854 
Ridge Avenue, Evanston, 111. 

MC KIBBIN, JAMES M Captain 

Deceased. Medical Corps, 306th Machine Gun 
Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Chevi6res, France, October 14, 1918. During 
a very heavy artillery barrage, which lasted for ap- 
proximately two hours, Captain McKibbin display- 
ed great coolness and courage in dressing and ad- 
ministering first aid to the wounded. Informed that 
a sergeant had been wounded and was lying be- 
tween our lines and the enemy's line, he went to ad- 
minister first aid to him. While in the performance 
of these duties under intense fire, he was wounded 
by machine-gun fire and later died from the effects 
of the wound. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary McKibbin, 
wife, 1227 Isabella Street, Hagerstown, Md. 

MC KIDDY, ZONA Private 

Machine Gun Company, 120th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. When his platoon had 
suffered heavy casualties and the runners had been 
killed by heavy artillery fire, Private McKiddy vol- 
unteered to carry a message calling for reinforce- 
ments. Making his way through a dense smoke 
barrage, he succeeded in reaching company head- 
quarters and returning despite the intense bombard- 
ment. Home address, H. G. McKiddy, father, 
Knoxville, Tenn. 

MC KIMMEY, JOHN C. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 141st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
8, 1918. His organization harassed, and suffering 
severe losses from enemy machine-gun fire, Lieut- 
enant McKimmey, accompanied by two sergeants, 
left shelter and advanced across an open area, ex- 
posed to enemy fire, in order to attack their posi- 
tion. He lost his life while making the attempt. 
Next of kin, H. L. McKimmey, Comanche, Texas. 

MC KINLEY, EARL . . . First Lieutenant 
11th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 1918. Lieutenant McKinley, witn another 
officer, and a soldier, using captured German Max- 



im guns, pushed forward to a heavily shelled area 
from which other troops had withdrawn, and by 
their accurate and effective fire kept groups of the 
enemy from occupying advantageous positions, 
maintaining fire superiority all afternoon. Lieut- 
enant McKinley withdrew from his dangerous posi- 
tion when it became too dark to see. Home address, 
Mrs. Mabel McKinley, wife. Rural Route 1, Buf- 
falo. W. Va. 

MCKINLOCK. GEORGE A. Jr. .• ■ • 

Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. 2d Brigade, 1st Division. In the at- 
tack on Berzy-le-Sec, France, July 21, 1918, he 
showed noble disregard of self and devotion to duty 
by traversing the front lines for information neces- 
sary in connection with his work as intelligence 
officer, and while fearlessly performing this work 
was killed. Next of kin, G. A. McKinlock, father, 
1100 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. 111. 

MC KINNEY, DAREL J Sergeant 

Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
Bois de BeUeau, on June 8, 1918, although severely 
wounded he refused to go to the rear for treatment. 
Despite his wounds, he continued to lead his platoon 
to the attack, inflicting great losses upon the enemy. 
Home address, Harry McKinney, father, Milwau- 
kee, Wis. 

MC KINNEY. LOATER LOYD . . Private 
Company F, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montbrehain, France, Octo- 
ber 8, 1918. Accompanying two comrades. Private 
McKinney attacked with hand grenades an enemy 
machine-gun stronghold, containing at least 40 Ger- 
mans and four machine guns, and forced the enemy 
to surrender. Home address, Mrs. W. E. Thomas, 
sister, 357 Forest Street, Spartanburg, S. C. 

MC LAIN, ALEXIS M Private 

Company K, 1 19th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
10, 1918. After one soldier had been killed and an- 
other wounded in the attempt, he carried a message 
under heavy fire to company headquarters, bring- 
ing up reinforcements, which saved his platoon. 
Home address, Mrs. Sarah V. McLain, mother, 
Hiddenite. N. C. 

MC LAIN. CHARLES L Captain 

110th Infantry. For repeated acts of extraordin- 
ary heroism in action on the Marne River. France. 
July 15. 1918, and at Apremont, France, September 
29, 1918. Captain McLain was an observer with 
the French when the enemy attack on the Marne 
River was started July 15, 1918. All the officers of 
an infantry company having been killed or wound- 
ed, he voluntarily reorganized the remainder of the 
company and successfully fought his way through 
the enemy, upon two occasions being surrounded. 
In this operation he was badly gassed. At Apre- 
mont, September 29, when his own company had 
reached its objective, Captain McLain, finding that 
another company was without officers, voluntarily 
assumed command of it and led the first waste. In 
so doing Captain McLain was wounded, but he con- 
tinued in action until the objective was reached. 
Home address, Charles C. McLain, father, Indiana, 
Pa. 

MCLAUGHLIN, EDWARD J. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Etraye Ridge, France, October 
23, 1918. Assuming command of his company after 
the death of his commanding officer. Lieutenant 
McLaughlin displayed remarkable courage and 
coolness in leading his men to the summit of the 
Ridge, until he was severely wounded. He was 
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evacuated in an ambulance. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Mary McLaughlin, wife, 102 Jackson Street, New- 
ark, N. J. 

MCLAUGHLIN, EDWIN W. . . Mechanic 
Company I, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. While the rest of his company was being 
held up by intensive machine-gun fire of the enemy, 
Mechanic McLaughhn advanced alone and put the 
guns out of action. On several other occasions he 
volunteered and accompanied patrols in attack 
against enemy nests, each time proving himself of 
the greatest assistance, successfully accomplishing 
his mission, despite great hazards. Home address. 
Miss Margaret McLaughlin, sister, 1386 Ogden 
Avenue, Bronx, New York City. 

MC LAUGHLIN, JOHN .... Corporal 
Company M, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 7, 
1918. After ten of the 16 men of his patrol had been 
wounded and others scattered by machine-gun fire. 
Corporal McLaughlin, with two other soldiers, con- 
tinued on his mission. He located six guns and re- 
turned with valuable information, which was turned 
over to the troops relieving his regiment. This mis- 
sion was carried out under continuous machine-gun 
fire. Home address. Miss Bessie McLaughlin, Man- 
hattan State Hospital, Wards Island, N. Y. 

MC LAWHON, LEWIS B Saddler 

Machine Gun Company, 23d Infantry. While at- 
tached to the headquarters of a machine-gun com- 
pany of the Infantry, near Chateau-Thierry, 

France, on June 6, 1918, he made eight trips as a 
runner to and from advance platoons. He showed 
heroic coolness in the face of machine-gun fire and 
absolute fearlessness in the execution of his work. 
Home address, Mrs. Lewis B. McLawhon, wife, 
Winterville. N. C. 

MC LELLAND, WILLIAM D. . First Lieutenant 
Medical Corps, 304th Sanitary Train. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Nantillois and 
Montfaucon, France, September 29 to October 1, 
1918. Lieutenant McLelland, near Nantillois, dis- 
played untiring energy in bringing in the wounded 
while continually subjected to machine-gun and 
shrapnel fire. It was necessary to move the dress- 
ing station to some abandoned German dugouts be- 
cause of the heavy fire, and during the bombard- 
ment this station was set on fire and six men killed, 
but Lieutenant McLelland, by his coolness and 
courage, enabled the speedy evacuation of the 
wounded. Home address, Mrs. William D. McLel- 
land, wife, ParkhUl. S. C. 

MCLENDON, PRESTON ALEXANDER 

Assistant Surgeon 

U. S. N. attached to the 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc 
Mont, France, October 3-4, 1918. During heavy 
action he continually pushed his dressing station to 
more advantageous positions. Although in great 
danger because of a severe shelling, he dressed his 
patients in an exposed position, using his dugout for 
the seriously wounded. Home address, W. J. Mc- 
Lendon, father, Morven, N. C. 

MCLENNAN, DONALD J. . First Lieutenant 
142d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. 
Leading a patrol of ten men with orders to gain con- 
tact with the enemy. Lieutenant McLennan was 
suddenly subjected to terrific machine-gun fire 
which wounded two of his men. He quickly order- 
ed his men to shelter, and in order to insure their 
safety, he ran across an open space for a distance of 
30 yards to draw the enemy's fire. Rejoining his 
patrol by passing through the same deadly fire, he 
ordered them to withdraw, covering their withdraw- 



al, and reporting back to his company commander 
with his two wounded men and much valuable in- 
formation. Home address, Mrs. A. B. McLennan, 
mother, 112 Scott Street, Wausau, Wis. 

MC LEOD. HERMAN L. . . First Lieutenant 
Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the Bois de Belleau> 
Lieutenant McLeod, with Joseph A. Darges, Howard 
Childs and Benjamin Tilghman, corporals, all of the 
same company, were prominent in the attack on 
enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois de Belleau 
on June 6 and 8, 1918: were foremost in their com- 
pany and at all times acquitted themselves with such 
distinction that they were an example for the re- 
mainder of their command. Home address, John 
McLeod, father, 188 Thirteenth Street, Portland, 
Ore. 

MC LEOD. MARION F. . . First Lieutenant 
323d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Manheulles, France, November 11, 1918. 
While advancing with his platoon, under perilous 
shell fire, Lieutenant McLeod was severely wound- 
ed. Refusing aid, he remained and while his platoon 
was suffering heavy casualties he succeeded in hold- 
ing his platoon under control and advancing it. 
Home address, Mrs. Marion F. McLeod, wife. 111 
Wentworth Street, Charleston, S. C. 

MC LOUD, PAUL .... First Lieutenant 
11th Railway Engineers. He displayed extraor- 
dinary heroism at Gouzeaucourt, France, Novemb- 
er, 30, 1917, in remaining under shell fire untU the 
escape of his men, who had been caught unarmed by 
the German attack, was assured. He then assisted 
in leading troops to the trenches, directing the pro- 
curement and distribution of ammuriition, and dis- 
playing coolness, and judgment while continually 
under fire. Home address, L. D. McLoud, brother, 
Attorney-General's office, Albany, N. Y. 

MCLOUGHLIN, JOHN J Corporal 

Company K, 165th Infantry. Without assistance 
he cleared out a farm house near Villers-sur-Fere, 
France, on July 28, 1918. He killed four of the en- 
emy, took one prisoner, and held the position by 
himself until support arrived. Prior to this he had 
left shelter to give first aid to a comrade who was ly- 
ing severely wounded in the open. Home address. 
Miss Mary McLoughlin, sister, 140 Meserole Aven- 
ue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

MC LOUGHLIN, WILLIAM . . . Private 
Company A, 3d Machine Gun Battahon. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Berzy-le-Sec, 
France, July 21, 1918. He advanced against a ma- 
chine gun and, single handed, killed or captured the 
entire crew. Home address, J. M. McLoughhn, fa- 
ther, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

MC MANAWAY, HERMAN BLAIR . Corporal 

Company A, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Hardicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 1918. Volunteering to act as stretcher bear- 
er. Corporal MoManaway assisted in evacuating 
the wounded, during a severe gas sheUing. Realiz- 
ing the presence of strong gas, he unhesitatingly 
took off his mask and placed it on a wounded man 
whose mask had been shot away, and in so doing he 
was badly gassed. It then became necessary to 
evacuate him, but his heroic and timely act saved 
the hfe of his comrade. Home address. Rev. J. E. 
McManaway, father, Greenville, S. C. 

MC MORRIS, WILLIAM R. . . . Captain 
Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
October 4, 1918. He directed the advance of his 
company through an intense artillery barrage and 
against heavy machine-gun fire. When the bat- 



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talion commander had been wounded he assumed 
command of the battalion and led it to its objec- 
tive, after which he consolidated the new position. 
While personally resisting an enemy counterattack 
he was wounded. Home address, WilUam Mc- 
Morris, father, Bay City, Mich. 

MC MUNN, RICHARD L. . Second Lieutenant 
130th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Chateau-et-Ferme-d-Aulnois, France, 
November 7, 1918. Leading his platoon against a 
strong machine-gun emplacement. Lieutenant Mc- 
Munn cut his way through two bands of barbed 
wire and succeeded in reaching the stronghold. Al- 
though suffering from severe wounds, which he re- 
ceived during the raid, he remained on duty until 
the action was over. Home address, Mrs. F. P. Mc- 
Munn, mother, Olney, 111. 

MC MURRY, ORA R. . . First Lieutenant 
American Expeditionary Forces, 49th Aero 
Squadron. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Romagne, France, October 4, 1918. Lieuten- 
ant McMurry was a member of a patrol of seven 
machines which attacked 17 enemy Fokkers. After 
shooting down one of the enemy, this officer return- 
ed to the fight and shot down another. For the fol- 
lowing act of extraordinary heroism in action near 
Toges and La Croix-aux-Bois, France, October 30, 
1918, Lieutenant McMurry is awarded an oak leaf 
cluster to be worn with the distinguished-service 
cross: After becoming separated from his patrol be- 
cause of motor trouble, this officer encountered and 
attacked five enemy planes (Fokker), and succeeded 
in shooting down one of them. Home address, Mrs. 
J. C. McMurry, mother, Evansville, Wis. 

MC NAMME, J. T Captain 

Royal Field Artillery, British Army, attached to 
Ist BattaUon, 30th Gas Regiment. Volunteering, 
he led a detachment of Engineers up to the front 
lines on July 30, 1918, for the purpose of assisting 
the advance of the infantry with thermite and 
smoke bombs. That night he led his men through a 
heavy barrage, exhibiting courage and leadership. 
For three days and nights he remained with his men 
in the extreme front line in the Bois Colas, greatly 
aiding in repulsing enemy counterattacks by laying 
down barrages of thernaite and phosphorus, clean- 
ing out machine-gun nests in the same manner and 
enabling our infantry to attack behind smoke 
screens. On August 5 he took another detachment 
into St. Thibaut and brought ammunition into the 
village before it was occupied by our infantry and 
while the enemy patrols were stiU there. The ad- 
vance of the infantry across the two rivers, the 
Ourcq and the Vesle, was greatly facilitated and the 
lives of many of them saved by the smoke screens 
which Captain McNamme so successfully prepared. 
Throughout this entire advance across these two 
rivers he conducted himself with extraordinary hero- 
ism, setting an example to the men of the regiment 
to which he was attached, constantly exposing him- 
self to danger in making reconnaissance and at the 
same time shielding his men. 

MCNAUGHTON. HENRY D. . . Captain 
117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Molain, France, October 17, 1918. Ad- 
vancing for 100 yards under heavy shell and ma- 
chine-gun fire, he went with a soldier to the aid of a 
wounded man who had a leg blown off by an anti- 
tank shell. Showing utter disregard for personal 
danger, Captain McNaughton dressed the wound of 
the soldier, who had fallen near the tank which was 
still being shelled, and then carried the wounded 
man to safety. Home address, Mrs. Marguerite 
McNaughton, wife, Grand Rapids, Mich. 

MC NEAL, EDWARD Private 

Company B, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 



heroism in action near Bouresches, France, July 20, 
1918. Upon reaching his objective. Hill 190, in 
front of Bouresches, he found he was the only man 
of his squad left. Going forward, he entered an en- 
emy machine-gun position and at the point of his 
bayonet captured three machine guns and five pris- 
oners. Home address, Mrs. Bella McNeal, mother, 
Mexico, Me. 

MC NEECE, JOHN H Private 

Company D, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Houppy Bois, north of Ver- 
dun, France, October 23, 1918. On duty as a run- 
ner. Private McNeece repeatedly carried messages 
under the heaviest shell and machine-gun fire. He 
also performed heroic service in carrying wounded 
soldiers to shelter and administering first aid. 
Though he was almost exhausted, he voluntarily 
went to the rear under heavy artillery fire and pro- 
cured food, which he brought back and distributed 
among his comrades in the shell holes. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Mary McNeece, mother, Holbrook, 
Mass. 

MC NERNEY, EDWARD J. . . . Sergeant 
Company K, 104th Infantry For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Epieds, France, July 22, 
1918. Sergeant McNerney, with one other soldier, 
went to the rescue of a wounded comrade, through 
a severe machine-gun fire at a direct range of only 
350 yards, and carried the wounded man to safety. 
Home address, Thomas McNerney, father, 145 
Middlesex Street, Lowell, Mass. 

MC NULTY, CLARENCE J. . . . Private 
Medical Detachment, 128th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Cesnes, France, 
October 7, 1918. When his battalion was forced to 
retire under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. 
Private McNulty, accompanied by Private William 
A. Jacobson, went out in front of the battalion, ad- 
ministering first aid and bringing in the wounded 
who had been left lying in exposed positions. While 
they were carrying back a wounded soldier. Private 
Jacobson was wounded, whereupon Private Mc- 
Nulty alone carried the wounded man to the dress- 
ing station and then immediately returned to assist 
Private Jacobson. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Mc- 
Nulty, mother, 11568 Perry Avenue, Chicago, 111, 

MC NULTY, HERMAN C. . First Lieutenant 
354th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Remonville, France, November 1, 
1918. At the head of his company following close 
upon the barrage, he inspired his men by his person- 
al valor, and, when wounder? by a machine-gun bul- 
let in the leg, refused to be evacuated. After his 
wound had been bound up he continued with his 
company in the advance, remaining on duty till the 
objective had been reached and consolidated. 
Home address, Charles W. McNulty, father, 924 
North Fourth Street, Huntington, W. Va. 

MC NULTY, JOHN .... First Sergeant 
Company C, 6th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action between Blanc 
Mont and St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Al- 
though he was severely wounded during an enemy 
counterattack. Sergeant McNulty voluntarily re- 
mained on the firing line under heavy artillery and 
machine-gun fire, operating a machine-gun, the 
crew of which had all been killed or wounded. By 
staying at his post until the enemy was repulsed and 
he was ordered to the rear by his commanding offi- 
cer, he furnished an inspiring example to the other 
members of the company. Home address, Mrs. 
Jane A. Wilson, mother, 43 Dauhwood Street, Re- 
vere, Mass. 

MC PHERSON, HENRY .... Corporal 

Company C, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 

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1918. Corporal McPherson volunteered repeatedly 
during the attack on St. Juvin to carry messages 
through a severe enemy barrage. Throughout the 
action this soldier showed entire disregard for per- 
sonal danger and a devotion to duty far beyond the 
scope of his position, accomplishing several import- 
ant missions with success. Home address, Miss 
Grace McPherson, sister, 431 Rockland Street, 
Abington, Mass. 

MC PIKE, LESLIE ALBERT . . . Sergeant 
Company C, 8th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
Foret, France, October 22, 1918. Having been sent 
with his section to defend a difficult positon. Ser- 
geant McPike succeeded in breaking up a hostile 
counterattack, though his ammunition was ex- 
hausted in so doing. Shortly afterwards, when 
another counterattack was made against him, he 
and his men held off the enemy with their pistols, 
though at one time the Germans had closed in from 
three sides. Their courageous stand checked the 
enemy until fresh ammunition could be brought 
up, whereupon the hostile attack was completely 
repulsed. Home address. Curt McPike, father, 
625 East Sixteenth Street, Bedford, Ind. 

MC RAE, DUNCAN K Sergeant 

Company M, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 11, 
1918. Sergeant McRae took out a patrol for the 
purpose of ascertaining the position of the enemy 
and the location of machine-guns. Three of his men 
were killed, but he continued on over difficult terrain 
and returned with information of the highest value 
in subsequent operations. Home address, Mrs. 
Finlay McRae, mother, 902 Ninth Avenue, Helena, 
Mont. 

MC SORLEY, JAMES Sergeant 

Company E, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Roucheres, France, July 30, 
1918. Painfully wounded in the left arm. Sergeant 
McSorley continued to lead his platoon in the face of 
terrific machine-gun fire, remaining with his men 
and directing the advance until he was ordered to 
the rear. Home address, Mrs. George Webb, sister, 
7 North State Street, Chippewa Falls, Wis. 

MC VEY, JOSEPH E Private 

Deceased. Company M, 28th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
July 18-21, 1918. After his platoon commander had 
been wounded. Private McVey took command of 
the platoon and displayed exceptional initiative, 
good judgment, and devotion to duty. He alone 
captured a machine-gun which was holding up the 
advance and continued to lead his men forward until 
reaching their final objective. He himself was 
killed. Next of kin, Miss Elizabeth Hoy, sister, St. 
Marys, Kan. 

MC VICAR, LAN D Sergeant 

Company I, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
1918. Sergeant McVicar conducted a party of am- 
munition carriers to the front line during the most 
violent part of the shell fire near Crezancy on July 
15. He also conducted a reconnoitering patrol 
through terrific machine-gun and shell fire that 
same day. Home address, Dora McVicar, mother, 
Norfolk, Conn. 

MC VICKAR, LANSING . . First Lieutenant 
1st Battalion Headquarters, 7th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Very, 
France, October 4, 1918. Lieutenant McVickar 
volunteered and took forward a gun to the aid of the 
infantry under most hazardous circumstances. Des- 
pite the loss of two horses and the wounding of sev- 
eral of his men, he continued until he encountered 
an enemy barrage, from which it was necessary to 



take cover. He exposed himself to the barrages on 
five different occasions to bring in wounded men. 
Home address, H. G. McVickar, Knickerbocker 
Club. New York City. 

MC VICKER, FRANKLIN D. . . . 

Private (First Class) 

Company A, 9th Infantry. At Vaux, July 1, 
1918, acting as stretcher bearer, although wounded 
twice, he continued to make trips through an intense 
barrage to carry back wounded. Home address, 
Mrs. Allen McVicker, mother, 1106 Johnson Ave- 
nue, Portage, Pa. 

MAAS, CHARLES S Corporal 

Company F, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Croix Rouge Farm, France, 
July 26, 1918. Corporal Maas voluntarily went out 
under a terrific machine-gun fire to the rescue of his 
commanding officer, who had been wounded. Home 
address, Mrs. Hattie Maas, 324 Lauderdale Street, 
Selma, Ala. 

MABE, JAMES D Private 

Company A, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Having been severely wounded in the 
shoulder by shrapnel early in the attack. Private 
Mabe refused to leave his platoon, and, after losing 
his rifle, armed himself with grenades and cleaned 
out numerous enemy dugouts. Not until his com- 
pany had taken his position for the night did he go 
to the rear. Home address, J. M. Mabe, father, 
Madison, N. C. 

MABRESKI, MICHAEL .... Corporal 
Company I, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem- 
ber 12, 1918. Corporal Mabreski, with about 12 
men, assisted in flanking a machine-gun nest and 
then captured a German ammunition dump, with 
about 65 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. William 
Hermann, friend, 25 Kent Street, Beadon, N. Y. 

MACAROVSKY, HERMAN . . . Sergeant 
Company H, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
October 3, 1918. All of his superior officers killed 
or wounded. Sergeant Macarovsky took command 
of and organized his company under heavy shell fire. 
He then led it to the attack, captured or lulled many 
Germans, and put several machine-gun nests out of 
action. Home address, Mrs. Bertha Macarovsky, 
316 Texas Street. St. Paul. Minn. 

MACAULEY, MALCOLM A. . . . Private 
Company K, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bouresches, France, July 20, 
1918. On July 20, Private Macauley repeatedly 
carried messages through a field swept by a terrific 
machine-gun fire. At one time he crawled to a 
brook through this machine-gun fire and returned 
with water to two wounded men, giving them first 
aid and assisting them to the rear. Home address, 
Mrs. Alice M. McLellan, mother, 34 Palmer Street, 
Roxbury, Mass. 

MACE, JOHN H Sergeant 

Company H, 140th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Exermont, France, Septem- 
ber 28, 1918. He volunteered to lead a detachment 
to attack a machine-gun nest which was holding up 
the advance of his battalion. Although severely 
wounded, he carried the position, killing the enemy 
gun crew and capturing the machine-gun. Home 
address, Mrs. Calle Mace, wife, 640 North Gallatin 
Street, Liberty, Mo. 

MACK, WALTER C Private 

Company B, 135th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 



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extraordinary heroism in action near Eyne, Belgium, 
November 2, 1918. In the face of intense machine- 
gun fire, Private Mack voluntarily swam the Scheltd 
River to obtain information regarding the enemy. 
His successful return with the desired information 
enabled his company commander to so place his 
guns that they could be fired with great advantage. 
Home address, Mrs. M. L. Mack, mother, 2121 
North Twenty-second Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

MACK, WILLIAM Captain 

305th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion on the Vesle River, near Bazoches, France, Sep- 
tember 2, 1918. Captain (then first lieutenant) 
Mack volunteered to leave St. Thibaut in broad 
dayhght with another officer and a patrol of ten men 
to reconnoiter the enemy's Unes. Upon reaching 
the Vesle River, Captain Mack swam across it and 
arranged a rope by means of which the remainder of 
the patrol crossed the stream. He divided the pat- 
rol and, taking five men with him, advanced on the 
village of Bazoches, which was occupied by the en- 
emy. He attacked enemy hiding places in an old 
house in which he encountered four Germans. Al- 
though under machine-gun fire, he gained valuable 
information, having actually penetrated the enemy's 
advanced posts, and with great skill withdrew his 
patrol. Captain Mack and four of his men were 
wounded, two mortally. Home address, W. Lewis 
Mack, brother, Detroit, Mich. 

MACKAY, DONALD S. . First Lieutenant 
168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Sergy, France, July 26-30, 1918. In an 
effort to locate enemy machine-gun emplacements, 
Lieutenant Mackay constantly exposed himself to 
enemy fire and, while so doing, was severely 
wounded. During the entire five days of operations 
he led a scout group forward, locating nests that had 
been stubbornly resisting the progress of our troops 
and supplying the artillery with most valuable in- 
formation, resulting in the destruction of the nests. 
Home address. Miss A. Mackay, sister, St. Albans, 
Vt. 

MACKIN, ELTON E Private 

67th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
France, October 4, 1918. As a runner. Private 
Mackin carried messages over territory which was 
subject to constant shell fire, exhibiting singular 
courage and devotion to duty. Home address, Mrs. 
Harriet A. Chittenden, mother, Lewiston, N. Y. 

MACKMER, HERBERT W. . . . Private 
Deceased. Company A, 305th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Carre four de 
Meurrussons, France, September 27, 1918. When 
his platoon encountered intense fire from hostile 
trench mortars and machine-guns. Private Mackmer 
took up an exposed position on the flank and, with 
his automatic rifle, covered the withdrawal of the 
platoon to a protected position, sacrificing his life in 
so doing. Next of kin, George Mackmer, father, 
Main Street, Collins Center, N. Y. 

MADDEN, DAVID Sergeant 

Company E, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 7, 
1918. Due to the lifting of a heavy fog. Company E 
was caught on an open hillside, within 100 yards of 
the enemy's line, and were forced to remain in the 
cover of shell holes for the entire day. Hearing a 
wounded man groaning in great pain. Sergeant 
Madden left his shelter and went to his rescue, car- 
rying him through the terrific machine-gun and 
artillery fire to a shell hole, where he administered 
all the aid and comfort possible and then returned 
to his post through the same intense fire. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Otto Leutz, sister, 34 Wyman Street, 
Jamaica Plains, Boston, Mass. 



MADDEN, JOSEPH A Private 

Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Cierges and Fismes, 
France, July 31 to August 4, 1918. Throughout the 
advance by Company D, to which he was attached, 
his conduct, in treating the wounded under fire, 
afforded an inspiring example of devotion to duty. 
He was in the front lines at all times, administering 
relief not only to men of his company but also to the 
wounded of other organizations in his vicinity. He 
voluntarily searched the woods and fields to give 
first aid to the wounded. In spite of heavy and con- 
tinuous shell fire, he continued working untiringly 
day and night untU exhausted. Home address, 
Michael Madden, father, 497 Eighth Street, Manis- 
tee, Mich. 

MADDEN, ROBERT A Private 

Deceased. Company I, 47th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, 
July 29-30, 1918. Passing through heavy machine- 
gun and artillery fire, he maintained liaison with ad- 
jacent units, displaying marked heroism in his work. 
He was mortally wounded in the performance of 
duty. Next of kin, Robert N. Madden, father, 3017 
North Western Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. 

MADDOX, JOHN . . Sergeant (First Class) 
Company F, 316th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Audenarde, Belgium, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Sergeant Maddox volunteered to ac- 
company an officer and three other soldiers on a 
reconnaissance patrol of the city of Audenarde. 
Entering under heavy shell fire, the party recon- 
noitered the city for seven hours, while it was still 
being patrolled by the enemy, and advanced two 
kilometers in front of our outposts and beyond those 
of the enemy. Home address, Oliver H. Mitchell, 
Imperial, Cal. 

MADER, THOMAS O. . . First Sergeant 

Battery A, 109th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Varennes, France, Octo- 
ber 2, 1918. He displayed great coolness and brav- 
ery in helping to guide sections of his battery over a 
road swept by enemy shell fire, during which eight 
men were wounded and ten horses killed, including 
one which he himself rode. The driver of a swing 
team, having difficulty in controlling one of the 
horses of a section, was assigned to another horse 
and his place taken by Sergeant Mader, who guided 
the section until he was so severely wounded that he 
was unable to control. In spite of his wounds, he 
directed the carriages to places of safety, and, disre- 
garding personal safety, requested the medical 
officer to first give attention to the other wounded. 
Sergeant Mader's conduct was an inspiration to the 
men of his battery. Home address, Henry O. Mad- 
er, father, Audenried, Pa. 

MADORE, JOHN J Private 

Company G, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bazoches, France, August 
9, 1918. Private Madore volunteered to carry a 
message to an advance squad through heavy ma- 
chine-gun fire. After delivering the message and 
administering first-aid treatment to wounded men 
in the squad, he crawled up to the nearest enemy 
machine gun and put it out of action with a hand 
grenade. Home address, Mrs. Anne Madore, mo- 
ther, 338 Medford Street, Maiden, Mass. 

MADSEN, HOWARD E Sergeant 

Company D, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Consenvoye, 
France, October 22, 1918. When his platoon was 
fired on at close range by a machine gun, Sergeant 
Madsen went forward and killed two of the enemy 
with grenades, routing the other members of the 
crew. Home address, Mrs. Mary V. Madsen, mo- 
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MADSON, EDMUND T. . . First Sergeant 
Deceased. 47th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an ex- 
ample to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Johanne Madson, mother, Copenhagen, Denmark. 

MAHAFEY, EMORY Private 

Deceased. Medical Detachment, 28th Infantry. 
On May 28-29, 1918, at Cantigny, France, he did 
more than his duty under violent fire in the open to 
relieve sufferings of the wounded. On his way to a 
machine-gun emplacement to succor men who had 
been injured there, he stopped to give first aid to Pri- 
vate Jay Ler. Antes, who lay mortally wounded and 
exposed to machine-gun fire, and while performing 
this heroic act was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Vic- 
toria Mahafey, mother, 3524 East Seventy-second 
Street, Cleveland, Ohio. 

MAKER, DANIEL H Corporal 

Company L, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
18, 1918. Corporal Maher courageously led several 
attacks on enemy machine-gun nests. Later in the 
day he attacked single-handed two enemy snipers, 
killing one and driving off the other. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. M. L. Sinzabough, sister, Sixth Avenue, 
Newark. N. J. 

MAIER, CARL J. . . . Private (First Class) 
Company I, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action September 26, 1918. Working 
with a patrol in an attack on an enemy machine gun. 
Private Maier crawled upon the emplacement and 
without assistance killed three enemy gunners and 
captured their machine gun Home address, Mrs. 
Katrina Pfay, mother, Upham, N. Dak. 

MAILS, MARK W. . . Private (First Class) 
Company F, 146th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, France, September 
28, 1918. After his platoon had withdrawn about 
50 yards to an estabUshed line, a wounded comrade 
was seen lying ahead, in the position they formerly 
occupied. The enemy had just launched a strong 
counterattack, but Private Mails, with another sol- 
dier, volunteered to go to the assistance of the 
wounded man. In the face of terrific fire of enemy 
artillery and machine guns, and the fire of their own 
comrades, who were resisting the attack. Private 
Mails succeeded in bringing his man to a place of 
safety. Home address, Tonganoxie, Kan. 

MAIN, CHARLES L Sergeant 

Machine Gun Company, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Launay, France, 
Sergeant Main, with an officer and another soldier 
of his company, attacked a patrol of seven Germans, 
who had captured four American soldiers, killed one 
of the Germans, and captured the others. Home 
address, Harry E. Main, father, Mechanic Street, 
Rouserville, Pa. 

MAIN, WILLIAM B. . Private (First Class) 
Company D, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Forest of Argonne, France, 
October 9, 1918. Accompanied by another soldier. 
Private Main advanced on a German 77-mm. gun, 
which was enfilading his company, and, with his 
automatic rifle, caused such heavy casualties among 
the enemy crew, that they were forced to withdraw. 
Home address, H. E. Main, father, Rouseville, 
Pa. 

MAKAS, SATERAE N Private 

Company F, 26th Infantry. In the attack near 
Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, he was wounded 
three times, but continued with the advance and 
kept up the operation of his automatic rifle despite 



his injuries, until the objective had been attained. 
Home address, Nemas N. Makas, father, 31 Winter 
Street, Worcester, Mass. 

MALBE, FERNAND .... Lieutenant 
350th Tank Company, French Army. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Gesnes. France, 
October 5, 1918. After two of his tanks had been 
destroyed, Lieutenant Malbe continued to lead his 
tank section in a desperate attack on the machine- 
gun nests at the crest of Hill 255. His entire disre- 
gard of personal danger in successfully carrying out 
his mission under the terrific enemy fire, made it 
possible for our troops to reach the objective and 
hold the position. 

MALCOLMSON, BRUCE K. . First Sergeant 
Company H, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cheppy, France, September 
26, 1918. Accompanied by another soldier he ad- 
vanced against two machine-guns and killed two of 
the mounters. This made possible the capture of 
55 men who were in a trench 100 yards farther for- 
ward. Later in the same day he assisted an oSicer 
in leading a platoon which captured approximately 
100 of the enemy. Home address, Kinlock G. Mal- 
colmson, father, 4066 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, 
CaUf. 

MALICHIS, CONSTANTINE . . Corporal 
Deceased. Company I, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bois de Aigre- 
mont, France, July 15, 1918. Corporal Malichis 
volunteered and carried a message from his com- 
pany post of command to the battalion post of com- 
mand through the thickest of the German barrage. 
He was killed in action *,he same day. Next of kin, 
Alexander Malichis, father, 600 Davis Avenue, Mo- 
bile, Ala. 

MALLAN, JOHN C Private 

Company H, 131si Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, August 9, 
1918. During an attack, he worked out far ahead of 
our lines and personally killed four Germans and 
brought back three prisoners, one of them an officer. 
Later he formed one of a raiding party and display- 
ed marked skill and bravery, aiding in the capture 
of fourteen prisoners. Both these missions were 
carried out under heavy artillery and machine-gun 
fire. Home address, Mrs. Mary Mallan, mother, 
1727 Karlov Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

MALONE, CLAYTON Sergeant 

Company I, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Barricourt, France, 
November 1, 1918. He led his platoon with marked 
bravery and ability in an attack which resulted in 
the capture of 15 machine-guns and 70 prisoners, 
more than 40 of the enemy being killed or wounded. 
Throughout the attack he showed great heroism, 
killing two of the enemy in hand-to-hand encounters. 
Home address, Mrs. Carrie Malone, mother, 119 
North Second Street, Herington, Kans. 

MALONE, FRANCIS P Corporal 

Company D, 102d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Trugny, 
France, July 22-23, 1918. After all the other mem- 
bers of his squad had become casualties, Corporal 
Malone volunteered and led two other squads on a 
machine-gun nest which he had located and put it 
out of action with the first burst of shot. Later he 
helped dress wounded men of his squad and evacu- 
ated them under heavy artillery and machine-gun 
fire. Although severely gassed next day. Corporal 
Malone continued in the advance. Home address, 
Timothy J. Malone, father, 778 State Street, New 
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MALONEY, WILLIAM E. . Second Lieutenant 
354th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. 
Leading an assault platoon, Lieutenant Maloney 
encountered a nest of six enemy guns, which was 
pouring out a deadly fire from three directions. 
Rushing the guns in the immediate front, he captur- 
ed them as well as taking the crews as prisoners; and 
while thus engaged, he was knocked unconscious by 
a bursting shell. Regaining consciousness when 
picked up by first-aid men, he returned immediately 
and rejoined his platoon and directed operations un- 
til the objectives were reached. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary Maloney, wife, 118 West Sixty-third 
Street, New York City. 

MANARD, ALEXANDER . . . Corporal 
Company K, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Corporal Manard, with three other 
soldiers, went out into an open field under heavy 
shell and machine-gun fire and succeeded in carry- 
ing back to our lines four seriously wounded men. 
Home address, Mrs. Henry Manard, mother. Ma- 
lone. N. Y. 

MANCE, STEPHEN M Corporal 

Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
10, 1918. Sent out alone to locate the position of 
snipers, and coming upon a machine-gun nest, he 
boldly attacked it single-handed, capturing the gun, 
wounding one of the crew, and taking three prison- 
ers. Home address, Mrs. M. Mance, mother, 9622 
Baltimore Avenue, South Chicago, 111. 

MANGIARACINA, FRANK .... Private 
Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Beaumont, France, Novem- 
ber 1-5, 1918. On duty as a company runner. Pri- 
vate Mangiracino repeatedly carried messages 
through heavy enemy machine-gun and shell fire 
with utter disregard for personal safety. Home ad- 
dress, Mary Mangiracino, 211 Ten Eyck Street, 
Brooklyn. N. Y. 

MANIER, WILL R. Jr Captain 

5th Infantry Brigade. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action in the Clair Chenes Woods, October 
21, 1918. Captain Manier, brigade liaison officer, 
was at the command post of the assaulting battal- 
ion when word was received that the enemy had 
penetrated our line and was closing in on the corn- 
mand post. No reserves being available. Captain 
Manier assisted in hastily organizing a force of run- 
ners, a signalman and others, and himself taking a 
rifle, led these men under heavy machine-gun and 
rifle fire in a counterattack on the advancing en- 
emy. He succeeded in stopping the enemy and 
holding the position until the line was reestablished. 
As a result of his courage and initiative a large num- 
ber of the enemy were captured and many lulled or 
wounded, and the success of future operations as- 
sured. Home address, William R. Manier, father, 
1800 Ackhn Avenue, Nashville, Tenn. 

MANNING, JAMES Corporal 

Company C, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 
8, 1918. Corporal Manning was one of our men who 
volunteered and swam the Vesle River for the pur- 
pose of doing work on the opposite bank necessary 
m the construction of a footbridge. With another 
soldier he succeeded in felUng a large tree in the 
face of heavy machine-gun and one-pounder fire 
after the remainder of the platoon had withdrawn. 
Home address, Mrs. Arthur Ashurst, sister. Cornu- 
copia, Alberta, Canada. 

MANNING, JAMES . . Hospital Apprentice 
U. S. N. Attached to 1st Battalion, 6th Regi- 



ment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 
1918. While Hospital Apprentice Manning was at- 
tending a wounded man, his dressing station was 
struck by a shell, from which his patient received 
two additional wounds. He dressed the man's new 
wounds and while so doing was himself struck in the 
back and knocked down by the explosion of another 
shell. He remained at his post, however, until he 
had finished dressing his patient's injuries and then 
removed him from the dressing station, which very 
soon was completely destroyed by a third shell. 
Home address, Lester R. Devine, cousin, 174 
Boulevard, Houston, Texas. 

MANNING, JAMES F. Jr. . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service, 49th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Doulcon, 
France, October 4, 1918. While leading a patrol of 
seven planes. Lieutenant Manning accepted com- 
bat with 17 German machines (type Fokker) at an 
altitude of 1,200 meters. Through his courageous 
leadership and skillful maneuver of his patrol, seven 
of the enemy planes were shot down. Home ad- 
dress, J. F. Manning, father, Leesburg, Va. 

MANNING, JOHN C Corporal 

Company K, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Paris-Soissons Road, France, 
July 18-19, 1918. Corporal Manning voluntarily 
left his shelter and went to the rescue of two wound- 
ed French soldiers who were in a burning ta nk. The 
rescue was made under an intense fire fr m the en- 
emy, in plain view and while they were using all 
efforts to complete the destruction of the tank and 
prevent the rescue of its inmates. Corporal Man- 
ning succeeded in forcing open a door of the burnjng 
tank, dragging out the wounded men, and bringing 
them to a place of shelter, from which they were lat- 
er evacuated. Home address, AmeUa Wright, sister, 
Whorton, Texas. 

MANNING, JOHN R Private 

Company D, 342d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois De 
Bantheville, France, November 1, 1918. Disre- 
garding injuries in the face, head, and wrist, Private 
Manning continued on duty as gunner throughout 
the action until he was relieved and ordered to an 
aid station by his platoon commander thereby 
affording an inspiring example of courage to his 
comrades. Home address, James J. Manning, 283 
Walnut Street, Newton, Lower Falls, Mass. 

MANNING, SYDNEY E Corporal 

Company G, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Croix Rouge Farm, north- 
east of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 27, 1918. 
Corporal Manning, on the morning of July 27, 1918, 
was in charge of an automatic rifle squad. One gun- 
ner was killed and one carrier and himself wounded 
by shell fire. Although wounded, he took the rifle 
and ammunition and continued the advance. On 
reaching the top of the hill he was again wounded by 
machine-gun fire; he still advanced with his platoon. 
On reaching the bottom of the hill his platoon was 
forced to withdraw, being flanked on both sides. 
He remained at the bottom of the hill alone and cov- 
ered the withdrawal, keeping the enemy from clos- 
ing in on his platoon. He then rejoined his platoon 
having received nine wounds. Home address, 
Olney, Ala. 

MANNING, WILLIAM S Major 

Deceased. 316th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
5, 1918. Leading his command in the face of ex- 
tremely heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Ma- 
jor Manning displayed remarkable bravery and 
coolness in reorganizing his battalion after severe 
losses had been inflicted on thern. By continuous 
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to the successful gaining of his objective. During 
operations, Major Manning was instantly killed by 
a machine-gun bullet. Next of kin, Gov. Manning, 
father. Executive Mansion, Columbia, S. C. 

MANNION, JOSEPH F Sergeant 

Company C, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 11, 
1918. Sergeant Mannion volunteered and left hia 
place of safety, making his way 100 yards in ad- 
vance of our lines to the aid of wounded men. At 
the time the enemy was delivering terrific machine- 
gun and artillery fire, but he continued and assisted 
one comrade to a dressing station. He returned and 
helped the other men to places of safety. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Delia Mannion, mother, 3423 East Bal- 
timore Street, Baltimore, Md. 

MANNION, MAURICE .... Sergeant 
Company F, 109th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Apremont, France, September 
29, 1918. During a hostile attack. Sergeant Man- 
nion displayed exceptional courage and initiative in 
leading a patrol of the left flank of his platoon and 
driving off a superior number of the enemy who 
were attempting to encircle the flank, killing ten of 
them, capturing eight and putting the remainder to 
flight. Home address, M. D. Mannion, father, 43 
McCabe Avenue, Carbondale, Pa. 

MANSFIELD, HARRY .... Sergeant 
Company I, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Romagne, France, October 14, 
1918. His company having been held up by ma- 
chine-gun nest. Sergeant Mansfield, with another 
soldier, crawled 200 yards ahead of his company and 
reduced the machine-gun nest, killing three of the 
enemy and capturing 18. Home address, Mecosta, 
Mich. 

MANSFIELD, JAMES R Sergeant 

Medical Detachment, 311th Machine Gun Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Montfaucon, France, September 29, 1918. Admin- 
istering first aid in a most exposed position. Sergeant 
Mansfield rendered most valuable assistance not 
only to casualties from his own command, but also to 
those from other organizations. He continued with 
his work, although wounded, and refused to leave 
for the rear until ordered to do so by his command- 
ing officer. Home address, Mrs. Mary V. Mans- 
field, mother, 14 Center Street, Florence, Mass. 

MANSFIELD, THAROLD B. . . Corporal 
Company C, 314th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Beauclair, 
France, November 4-11, 1918. From the 4th to 
11th of November, while continually under heavy 
shell fire. Corporal Mansfield laid and maintained 
lines of communication within his area with utter 
disregard for his personal safety. Home address, 
Mrs. Charles Mansfield, 907 Fourth Street, Bay 
City, Mich. 

MANTON, WALTER W Captain 

Medical Corps, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. 
Accompanying his battalion in the attack. Captain 
Manton was with the second wave when he sustain- 
ed a compound fracture of the right forearm from a 
bursting shell. He, nevertheless, refused to go to 
the rear, but remained on duty until the final ob- 
jective was reached in the afternoon, attending the 
wounded and directing their evacuation Home ad- 
dress. Dr. W. P. Manton, father, 45 Watson Street, 
Detroit, Mich. 

MANULA, HARRY Private 

Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
July 14-15, 1918. During a heavy gas and shell 
bombardment. Private Manula repeatedly volun- 



teered and delivered messages over routes other 
than his own, when the runners assigned to those 
routes had been killed or wounded Home address, 
Nick Manula, 2808 Edward Alley, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

MANWARING, CLYDE F. . . , Sergeant 
Deceased. Company E, 11th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Louppy, France, 
November 9, 1918. His platoon having been held 
up by enemy machine-gun fire. Sergeant Man- 
waring took three other soldiers and advanced 
against the machine guns. Two of the men ac- 
companying him were wounded, but he continued 
on with the other one and captured two of the hos- 
tile guns, killing one of the crew and driving ofif 
the remainder. Next of kin, Mrs. Clyde Man- 
waring, 728 Princeton Street, Akron, Ohio. 

MARAGLIA, BATISTA .... Private 

Company L, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
October 1, 1918. Seeing a runner of his platoon ly- 
ing helpless from a broken leg, in front of an emeny 
machine gun, Private Maraglia volunteered and 
went to his aid, making his way through direct fire 
for a distance of 75 yards and returning with his 
wounded comrade. Home addre.ss, Mrs. Barbara 
Maraglia, mother. Canton Street, Stoughton, Mass. 

MARCELLIA, RICHARD . . J 7 Bugler 
Machine Gun Company, 47th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bazoches, France, 
August 9, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers 
to destroy a hostile machine gun. Bugler Marcellia, 
with two other soldiers, boldly went forward 
through machine-gun fire and accomplished this 
mission. Home address, Mrs. Gaby Marcellia, mo- 
ther, 2146 Crotona Avenue, New York City. 

MARCHAND, LEON . . . First Lieutenant 
202d Infantry, French Army attached to 30th 
U. S. Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion during the Battle of the Marne, July 15, 1918. 
Lieutenant Marchand repeatedly displayed superb 
courage by voluntarily proceeding from the regi- 
mental command post dugout to an observation 
post on the edge of the woods, through intense shell 
fire, in order to observe the progress of the action 
and obtain information nece-ssary for the command- 
ing officer. The superb courage of Lieutenant Mar- 
chand was an inspiration to the men of the regiment 
to which he was attached. For the following acts of 
extraordinary heroism in action near the Ferme de 
Madelaine du Cunel, France, October 14, 1918, 
Lieutenant Marchand is awarded an oak-leaf clus- 
ter to be worn with the distinguished-service cross. 
Lieutenant Marchand twice voluntarily accompan- 
ied attacking troops through heavy enemy barrages, 
and on one of these occasions was caught between 
friendly and hostile machine-gun fire, displaying 
notable coolness and gallantry. Later, in the same 
night, he volunteered and led a patrol into the Bois 
de Pultiere to locate a dugout for the advance regi- 
mental post of command, although he knew the 
woods were saturated with gas, by which he was 
overcome. 

MARCINIAK, JOHN Corporal 

Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
1918. After his company had been ordered to with- 
draw. Corporal Marciniak returned to the scene of 
the struggle and, throughout the whole night, 
worked untiringly in the evacuation of the wounded, 
exposed to the terrific bombardment of the enemy. 
Home address, Frank Marciniak, brother, 34 Jay 
Street, Amsterdam, N. Y. 

MARECHAL, ADRIAN . . Sous Lieutenant 

Observer, 214th French Squadron, attached to 

American 5th Corps Observation Group. For ex- 



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traordinary heroism in action November 3, 1918, at 
Pouilly Meuse, France. After two fingers of his 
right hand had been shot away, a hole shot through 
his hand, and the trigger of one machine-gun blown 
off. Sous Lieutenant Marechal continued to fire 
with his left hand on five monoplace planes which 
had attacked him over the hostile fines. By doing 
this he enabled the pilot to bring his damaged ma- 
chine back to our own lines and brought valuable 
information of our own and enemy troops. After 
landing, he made his report before he received medi- 
cal treatment. Home address. Monsieur Marcehal 
Adrian, 61 Rue Manin, Paris, France. 

MAREK, FRANK S Corporal 

Company M, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Romagne, France, October 14, 
1918. With another soldier. Corporal Marek 
crawled 200 yards ahead of his company and re- 
duced a machine-gun nest which had been holding 
up the advance, kilhng three of the enemy and cap- 
turing 18. Home address, Grand Rapids, Mich. 

MARGOLIN, HARRY Private 

Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
July 14-15, 1918. Under a heavy gas and shell bom- 
bardment, Private MargoUn repeatedly volunteered 
and delivered messages over routes other than his 
own, when the runners assigned to those routes had 
been killed or wounded. Home address, Mrs. Celia 
Margolin, mother, 446 Rockaway Avenue, Brook- 
lyn, N. Y. 

MARINO, CHARLES Private 

Company L, 104th Infantry. He displayed cool- 
ness, courage, and the spirit of self-sacrifice during 
the action of April 10, 1918, in voluntarily going 
through shell-swept area to bring back a wounded 
noncommissioned officer to a dressing station. 

MARIUS, JEAN Sergeant 

French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Viloanes, France, November 3, 1918. 
Sergeant Marius voluntarily accompanied an Amer- 
ican officer on an engineering reconnaissance of a 
dangerous character. When the detachment was 
almost surrounded by the enemy he succeeded in 
killing several Germans and thereby saved the offi- 
cer's life. Home address Booton, Mass. 

MARK, ROY C Private 

Company I, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 
1918. Though he was twice wounded during the at- 
tack on Hill 212, he displayed remarkable bravery 
and devotion to duty by continuing in action and 
advancing with the attack. He continued to fight 
until he was ordered to the rear on account of his 
wounds. Home address, Willard Mark, father, Mc- 
Millan, Mich. 

MARKHAM, RALPH H Private 

Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
tember 28, 1918. On duty as a scout. Private Mark- 
ham repeatedly located organizations on the flanks, 
displaying exceptional daring under fire. Though 
he had been without water or food for 24 hours, he 
went forward under heavy fire and secured informa- 
tion which enabled his company commander to re- 
form the line and deliver a concentrated fire on the 
enemy. Home address, Mrs. Francis Markham, 
mother, Maricopa, Calif. 

MARKLEY, GEORGE .... Sergeant 
Deceased. Company M, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Somme-Py, France, October 4, 1918. Sergeant 
Markley volunteered to ascertain the position of en- 



emy machine guns, enfilading his company. Under 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire he explored the 
enemy's lines and secured valuable information. 
Later, when his company was ordered to attack, he 
preceded the line as scout and was killed. Next of 
kin, W. B. Markley, father, Silcom Springs, Ark. 

MARKS, SAMUEL J. . . . First Lieutenant 
Medical Corps, 314th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Malancourt, France, Sep- 
tember 27-29, 1918. Lieutenant Marks advanced 
with the foremost elements of his battalion, dress- 
ing and evacuating the wounded under machine-gun 
fire for the period of twelve hours. On September 
29th, when his aid station was shelled, several pa- 
tients and attendants being killed and wounded, this 
officer, though himself wounded, remained at his 
post caring for patients who had received fresh 
wounds, and assisted in their evacuation. Home 
address, A. W. Marks, father, Philipsburg, Pa. 

MARKUS, NORBET W. . Second Lieutenant 
Company D, 3d Machine Gun Battalion. After 
the entire personnel of the machine-gun squad 
under his command had been killed or disabled and 
when he himself was severely wounded near Sois- 
sons, France, July 19, 1918, he kept up the opera- 
tion of his gun and refused to be taken to the rear 
when reUeved until he had been carried to his com- 
pany commander and had given the latter valuable 
information. Home address, J. W. Markus, father, 
1615 Broadway, Quincy, ID. 

MARLIN, FRANK Private 

Company G, 26th Infantry. With two other sol- 
diers he rushed a machine-gun position near Sois- 
sons, France, July 19, 1918, killed the crew, and cap- 
tured the gun in order to make the advance of his 
platoon possible. Home address, Mrs. Maddie Dil- 
dy, mother, Gatesville, Texas. 

MARLIN, JESSE Corporal 

Deceased. Company B, 127th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Juvigny, France, 
August 31, 1918. Corporal MarUn was one of a 
party of three officers and two men, who armed with 
one German machine-gun and three German rifles, 
attacked a machine-gun nest held by 70 Germans. 
Under terrific fire from the enemy, who laid down an 
artillery barrage upon their position, they concen- 
trated their rifles so effectively that 32 Germans 
surrendered within an hour. After the prisoners had 
been brought in Corporal Marlin with a private es- 
tablished another machine-gun in an advanced posi- 
tion, and kept up a concentrated fire on the Ger- 
mans until he was wounded in the body five times 
by machine-gun bullets. Next of kin, S. G. Pall, 
Bilfings, Mont. 

MARLOWE, FRED M Sergeant 

74th Copnpany, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Mim St. Georges, France, No- 
vember 1, 1918. Sergeant Marlowe had just taken 
command of his platoon, owing to the senior pla- 
toon sergeant having been wounded when the ad- 
vancing line was held up by a concentration of en- 
emy machine-gun fire. Taking two other soldiers 
with him, he rushed a German machine-gun nest 
and put it out of action. The capture of this nest 
compelled the surrender of the remaining machine- 
gunners in the vicinity and the line was again able 
to advance. 80 prisoners and nine machine guns 
were captured through this bold exploit. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Carrie R. Marlowe, Greensburg, Ind. 

MARONEY, THOMAS F Corporal 

Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Badonvillers, France, June 
24, 1918. Although wounded while bringing up 
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Maroney stayed with his men, encouraging and dir- 
ecting them. Home address, John Maroney, broth- 
er, 140 Eleventh Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

MARONEY, WILLIAM . . First Sergeant 
Company C, 5th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
repeated acta of extraordinary heroism in action 
near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918; near 
Thiaucourt, France, September 13, 1918; and at 
Medeah Farm, France, October 4-9, 1918. Near 
Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, Sergeant (then 
Corporal) Maroney took charge of two squads, after 
his lieutenant and sergeant had been disabled, and 
fearlessly led them forward to their objective. Near 
Thiaucourt, France, September 13, he displayed 
great bravery in leading his platoon through heavy 
machine-gun fire, at one time personally reconnoit- 
ering a machine-gun position before allowing his 
men to proceed. At Medeah Farm, France, he again 
furnished an inspiring example of fearless leadership 
and dauntless courage under heavy artillery and ma- 
chine-gun fire. Home address. First Sergeant Hen- 
ry P. Mahoney, brother. Headquarters Company, 
59th Infantry, United States Army. 

MARQUETTE, LOUIS F Corporal 

Company B, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 15, 
1918. Corporal Marquette showed extraordinary 
courage and bravery in going beyond our front line, 
under heavy machine-gun fire, and bringing back 
two wounded comrades. Home address, Geatane 
Marquette, father, 99 Dana Street, Springfield, 
Mass. 

MARQUIS, OLIVER Private 

Deceased. Company K, 156th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Sedan, France, 
November 7, 1918. Private Marquis was a member 
of a patrol sent out to silence machine-gun nests, 
which were holding up the battalion's advance. 
When the officer leading the patrol fell mortally 
wounded, this soldier attempted to go to the officer's 
assistance despite heavy fire from machine guns 
only 100 yards away, and was himself killed. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Lucinda Marquis, mother, Poseyville, 
Ind. 

MARRA, JOHN Private 

Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Charpentry, France, October 
3, 1918. In broad daylight, and subjected to heavy 
fire from the enemy, he led a patrol of four men in 
advance of our lines to rescue a severely wounded 
soldier. His courage was an inspiration to the men 
serving with him. Home address, Rae Marra, mo- 
ther, 84 South Fourth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

MARRIOTT, OWEN R Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 10th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Courboin, 
France, July 15, 1918. Corporal Marriott, a mem- 
ber of the regimental telephone detail, when it be- 
came impossible to maintain telephone communi- 
cations, volunteered and carried messages under 
heavy shell fire, in spite of having been wounded in 
the icnee. Home address, Mrs. Carrie Marriott, 
mother. Proctor, Mo. 

MARSH, ARTHUR D Captain 

Deceased. 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12, 
1918. Refusing to reUnquish command of his com- 
pany, even though suffering from illness. Captain 
Marsh led them up a road under a most terrific 
bombardment, and, while assisting a wounded man 
to safety, he was killed. Nest of kin, Mrs. Arthur 
D. Marsh, wife, 208 Orange Street, Newark, N. J. 



MARSH, JOHN First Sergeant 

Company K, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Eclisfontaine, France, October 
1, 1918. He was painfully wounded by a shell frag- 
ment, but refused to go to the rear. Remaining 
with his company under heavy shell fire, he contin- 
ued to perform his duties. Home address, Miss 
Martha W. Marsh, sister, Lanark, 111. 

MARSH, H. P First Lieutenant 

Deceased. 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
1918. Lieutenant Marsh, with a force of 50 men, 
took a line of trenches, at the same time capturing 
prisoners greatly in excess of the members of his own 
command. It was due to his gallant example that 
this feat was accomplished. Lieutenant Marsh was 
killed by machine-gun fire as the trench was taken. 
Next of kin, Mrs. NeHie Marsh, wife, Burnetts 
Creek, Ind. 

MARSH, JOHN C. . . Private (First Class) 
Company K, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Mollville Farm, France, Octo- 
ber 15, 1918. After losing his ammunition carrier 
Private Marsh advanced unaided, and effectively 
operated his automatic rifle until wounded in the 
hand. He continued to fire until his ammunition 
was exhausted, and refused to go to the rear until 
ordered to do so. Home address, Mrs. Emma 
Marsh, mother, Charlottesville, Va. 

MARSHALL, ALLEN J Sergeant 

Machine Gun Company, 363d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Spittals-Boschen, 
Belgium, October 31, 1918. Although suffering 
acute pain from a severe injury. Sergeant Marshall 
led his section through a continuous rain of ma- 
chine-gun and sniper fire, beyond the infantry front 
line, where he encountered the enemy. Home ad- 
dress. Miss Gertrude Marshall, sister, San Fran- 
cisco, Calif. 

MARSHALL, HARRY J Private 

Deceased. Company L, 30th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, 
France, July 15, 1918. Private Marshall display- 
ed coolness and bravery in carrying numerous 
messages under shell fire, thereby keeping up liaison 
between adjacent units. Next of kin, Mrs. Elizabeth 
Marshall, mother, R. F. D. 1, Lounsberry, N. Y. 

MARSHALL, LEROY F Corporal 

Company A, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 9, 
1918. Corporal Marshall voluntarily went forward 
to silence a sniper who was pouring a dangerous fire 
into his position. He crept through brush for a dis- 
tance of 300 yards and then crossed a machine-gun 
swept area, killing the sniper with his rifle. Home 
address, Henry L. Marshall, father, Simla, Colo. 

MARSHALL, RALPH W. . Second Lieutenant 
3d Battalion, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
Bois de Belleau, on June 6 and 8, 1918, he demon- 
strated conspicuous bravery and coolness in fear- 
lessly exposing himself to heavy fire from machine- 
guns, rifles, and hand grenades in order that he 
might procure accurate information regarding the 
movements of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. 
Nellie Marshall, mother. West Chicago, 111. 

MARSHALL, ROBERT E. . . . Private 

Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
After being wounded in the head and subjected to 
an intense barrage. Private Marshall remained at 
his post for three hours, operating his automatic 
rifle until ordered to the rear. Home address, Mrs. 
Robert E. Marshall, wife, Graniteville, Mo. 



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MARSHALL, ROBERT G Captain 

58th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near the Bois de Fays, France, October 4, 1918. 
When his company's advance was stopped by heavy 
enfilading machine-gun fire. Captain Marshall (then 
lieutenant) took seven soldiers and rushed the enemy 
nest, killing six of the enemy and capturing 30 in- 
cluding a captain. Captain Marshall accomplished 
this daring feat without any of his own men becom- 
ing casualties. Home address, Mrs. Ellen D. Mar- 
shall, mother, 5051 York Avenue, South Minneapo- 
lis, Minn. 

MARTELL, JUDSON G. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
1918. Although seriously wounded. Lieutenant 
Martell continued to direct his command under 
heavy machine-gun and sniping fire and maintained 
organization under heavy demoralizing circumstan- 
ces until he was killed by a sniper's bullet. Next of 
kin, Mrs. E. A. Martell, mother, 96 Rogers Avenue, 
West Somerville, Mass. 

MARTIN, CECIL N Private 

Deceased. Company I, 47th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, 
July 29-30, 1918. Exposing himself to heavy enemy 
machine-gun and artillery fire, he repeatedly car- 
ried messages from his company commander to the 
battalion P. C. He was killed in performance of 
this hazardous duty. Next of kin, Mrs. Ettie Bry- 
ant, mother, 1311 South Seventh Street, Lawrence- 
ville, lU. 

MARTIN, CLAUDE A Captain 

Medical Department, 23d Infantry. He operated 
a battalion dressing station near Vaux, France, July 
1, 1918, and, although the station was practically 
destroyed by shell fire, he bravely and successfully 
treated the wounded and directed their safe evacua- 
tion. Home address, Paul Martin, father, Box 47, 
R. F. D. 2, Lafayette, Ga. 

MARTIN, DANIEL J Captain 

128th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, Sep- 
tember 1, 1918. On numerous occasions Captain 
Martin personally headed every forward movement 
of his command, displaying superb courage in his 
absolute disregard for personal safety. In the at- 
tack on Juvigny the battalion commanded by this 
officer was called upon to execute a turning move- 
ment and effect junction with the French troops on 
the flank. Under the personal direction of Captain 
Martin this turning movement was completed 
across a hill strongly held by the enemy, its success 
being due to his initiative. During this engagen.ent 
Captain Martin was gassed and taken from the field 
unconscious. Home address, Mrs. Hattie E. Mar- 
tin, R. F. D. 9, Box Al, Waukesha, Wis. 

MARTIN, EARL J Corporal 

Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 27, 
1918. Corporal Martin led his platoon over the top 
until further advance was impossible. He then re- 
mained in observation. Upon being grenaded by 
two of the enemy, he shot them with his pistol and 
moving forward, gained entrance to an unused 
"pillbox." A few hours later he ventured out into 
enemy trenches, entered a nearby dugout, and dis- 
posed of six occupants, then retired to his former 
position in the "pillbox," returning to his own lines 
after dark. Home address, Mrs. Mary Martin, mo- 
ther. New Britain, Conn. 

MARTIN, EDWARD . . Lieutenant Colonel 

110th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 

action near Courmont, France, July 29, 1918. In 

command of an inexperienced battalion, he led an 



attack against a strongly held position, and advanc- 
ing with the front line, raised the morale of officers 
and men by his coolness under heavy fire and utter 
disregard for personal danger. For the following 
act of extraordinary heroism in action near Cour- 
mont, France, July 30, 1918, Lieutenant Colonel 
Martin is awarded one oak leaf cluster to be worn 
with Distinguished Service Cross: Although pain- 
fully wounded when regimental headquarters was 
destroyed by shell fire, he went with a battalion 
commander and directed the successful attack 
against a strong enemy position, remaining in com- 
mand of the regiment until its relief. Home address, 
Mrs. Charity Scott Martin, wife, Waynesburg, Pa. 

MARTIN, HUGH B Corporal 

Machine Gun Company, 119th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, 
France, October 10, 1918. When a battalion of in- 
fantry was held up by heavy machine-gun fire, he 
rushed his section forward to a position 300 yards in 
advance of our front lines, engaged and silenced the 
enemy, and allowed a renewal of the advance. He 
displayed marked personal bravery under terrific 
enemy fire. Home address, Jebtha B. Martin, 
brother, Williamston, N. C. 

MARTINEZ, AUGUST .... Corporal 
Company I, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Puilly, France, November 10 
and 11, 1918. Corporal Martinez accompanied 
Lieutenant Murphy and three other soldiers in a 
flank attack on three heavy machine guns. Fired on 
directly at 30 yards they charged the guns, met hand 
to hand resistance, but repulsed the enemy, captur- 
ing the guns. Corporal Martinez followed the flee- 
ing Germans until they were lost in the fog. Home 
address, Tiofilo Martinez, father, Turley, N. Mex. 

MARTINEZ, LAURIANE .... Private 
Company K, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 26, 
1918. With two other soldiers. Private Martinez 
crawled 300 yards in front of our line through the 
enemy's wire and attacked a hostile machine-gun 
nest. The enemy crew opened fire on them at a 
range of only ten yards and resisted stubbornly but 
they succeeded in killing three of the crew and driv- 
ing off the others with clubbed rifles. They return- 
ed to our lines under heavy fire. Home address, 
Mr. Martinez, father, Chacon, N. M. 

MARTZ, ALVEY C Sergeant 

Company C, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Conde-en-Bre, France, 
July 15, 1918. Under violent shell and machine- 
gun fire. Sergeant Martz assisted in reorganizing 
the remnants of his shattered company which was 
surrounded by the enemy, and held the position 
until his group was again cut to pieces. With an 
oflicer and two other soldiers he then succeeded 
in fighting his way from within the enemy's Unes 
to his regiment, killing a large number of the en- 
emy with his pistol. Home address, Mrs. Lincoln 
A. Martz, Glencoe, Pa. 

MARZ, EDWARD J., Jr Corporal 

Company D, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Cunel, France, October 14, 
1918. While the advance of his platoon was being 
held up by deadly enfilading fire of the enemy, he 
voluntarily rushed over open ground, through 
direct machine-gun fire, for a distance of over 100 
meters, and, with the aid of his bayonet, attacked 
the nest. He killed both the gunners thereby 
silencing the fire, but during the combat he himself 
was severely wounded. It was due to his prompt 
and fearless action that further advance of his pla- 
toon was made possible. Home address, Mrs. 
Hannah Marz, mother, 629 Pierce Street, Philadel- 
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MASCH, JOHN First Sergeant 

Company K, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Eclisfontaine, France, October 
1, 1918. Sergeant Masch was painfully wounded by 
a shell fragment, but refused to go to the rear. Re- 
maining with his company under heavy shell fire, he 
continued to perform his duties. Home address, 
Martha Wellmeina Masch, sister, Lanark, lU. 

MASCIARELLI, GIACOMO . . . Private 
Company L, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Malancourt, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 1918. Private MasciarelU alone charged a 
machine-gun nest, which was holding up the ad- 
vance of his platoon. With a flanking fire, he killed 
one member of the crew and caused the rest to sur- 
render. His prisoners consisted of one noncommis- 
sioned officer and seven privates. Home address, 
Dolonzo MasciarelU, uncle, 1424 Frankford Avenue, 
Philadelphia, Pa. 

MASCORELLA, SAMUEL .... Private 
Headquarters Company, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, 
July 15, 1918. On July 15, Private Mascorella vol- 
unteered and carried a message to headquarters af- 
ter two runners had been killed while attempting to 
get through. He returned through the barrage with 
an answer to the message. Home address, Mrs. 
Samuel Mascorella, wife, 1718 Parade Street, Erie, 
Pa. 

MASLOSKY, JOHN Private 

Company K, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
26, 1918. Private Maslosky displayed exemplary 
devotion to duty, in attacking machine-gun nests 
without aid, capturing many prisoners. For several 
hours he worked in advance of the company, and al- 
though believed to have been lost, he later returned, 
bringing with him many more prisoners. Home ad- 
dress, George Wiseman, cousin, R. F. D. 2, Wil- 
liamsburg, Mass. 

MASLOWSKI, VINCENT . Private (First Class) 
Company D, 52d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Munster, Vosges front, Al- 
sace, September 14, 1918. He, with other men of 
his squad, was on duty in a firing trench in combat 
with the enemy. A grenade thrown by one of the 
men struck the parapet and fell back into the trench. 
Private Maslowski seized the grenade and threw it 
from the trench just as it exploded, thereby saving 
his comrades and himself from injury and possible 
death. Home address, CharUe Maslowski, uncle, 
288 Sheridan Road, Kenosha, Wis. 

MASON, C. H First Lieutenant 

141st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Etienne, France, October 8-10, 1918. 
On October 8, Lieutenant Mason followed the wave 
of attack under heavy shell and sniper fire, and 
maintained an aid station with no protection, near 
the front lines, giving first aid to the wounded and 
evacuating the injured from a heavily shelled area, 
for a period of three days. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary Adele Mason, wife, 101 Corsicana Street, 
HiUsboro, Texas. 

MASON, EDWARD G. . . . First Sergeant 
Deceased. Company D, 55th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France, 
November 10, 1918. First Sergeant Mason contin- 
uously walked up and down his company sector, 
caring for the wounded and encouraging the men 
during an intense shell and machine-gun barrage. 
He was mortally wounded while going to the aid of 
two wounded comrades and died a short time after- 
ward. Next of kin, John J. Mason, brother, Toledo, 
Ohio. 



MASON, FRANCIS H. . . Second Lieutenant 
328th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Georges, France, October 22, 1918. 
Lieutenant Mason led a patrol of 40 men through 
a woods in order to envelop the enemy's position. 
Advancing under heavy shell fire, this officer was 
severely wounded, but, displaying excellent leader- 
ship and unusual bravery, he continued the advance 
and succeeded in occupying the woods. 

MASON, ZELNA Private 

Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry. Although 
twice wounded near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, 
he refused an offer to be carried to the rear and con- 
tinued to render aid to the wounded under fire. 
Home address, Fred H. Mason, Memphis, Tenn. 

MASS, CHARLES Private 

Company A, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
ber 15-16, 1918. After all the other company run- 
ners had been evacuated because of wounds Private 
Mass, although himself wounded, refused to go to 
the rear and remained on duty, carrying messages 
through heavy shell fire and maintaining Uaison 
with all four platoons, until his company was reliev- 
ed. Home address, Mrs. Sophie Mass, mother, Jer- 
sey City, N. J. 

MASSICOTTE, AUGUST J. . . . Private 

1st Battalion, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
tober 3-9, 1918. While acting as battalion runner, 
Private Massicotte, regardless of personal danger, 
repeatedly volunteered and carried important mes- 
sages under intense shell fire and greatly assisted in 
maintaining liaison with other units. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. PhUias Massicotte, mother, 2 Forest 
Street, FrankUn, N. H. 

MASSON, JACOB W Private 

Company C, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism at Mont St. Martin, south of Fismes, 
France, August 5, 1918. During the attack on 
Mont St. Martin he was severely wounded in the 
neck and shoulder. He refused first aid and was de- 
termined to keep up with the attacking wave, which 
he did until he became too weak from loss of blood. 
By this remarkable display of courage he conveyed 
to his comrades the spirit of fearlessness. Home ad- 
dress, Joseph Masson, father, R. F. D. 2, Newport, 
Mich. 

MATES, HARRY Private 

Company H, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
October 3, 1918. While acting as company runner 
Private Mates carried messages under heavy shell 
and machine-gun fire. When a machine-gun nest 
caused a temporary halt in the advance of his com- 
pany he attacked the nest, capturing three prison- 
ers. He assisted wounded men, applied first aid, 
and removed them through heavy shell fire to the 
dressing station. Home address, Mrs. Eda Mates, 
1321 Clark Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

MATHEWS, ROY E Private 

Company E, 58th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Fay, France, Octo- 
ber 5, 1918. Acting without orders. Private Math- 
ews went through heavy artillery fire to notify his 
regimental commander that our own barrage was 
falling short, his bravery and presence of mind thus 
saving the Uves of many American soldiers. Home 
address, Mrs. Roy E. Mathews, 2344 East Lake 
Avenue, Seattle, Wash. 

MATHEY. MAURICE L Private 

Company F, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 



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France, in September, 1918. In an attack against a 
strong enemy position, supported by many machine- 
guns. Private Mathey, a runner, worked unceasing- 
ly in tiie maintenance of liaison, and carried mes- 
sages through the most severe machine-gun barrage. 
On his last trip from the regimental post of com- 
mand he was severely shell shocked, but continued 
through the barrage to the battalion headquarters 
and deUvered his message. Home address. Miss 
Viola Arnold, 829 Fourth Street, Milwaukee, Wis. 

MATHIAS. JEAN Private 

Company F, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. After all the other 
members of his group had been killed or wounded by 
fire from an enemy machine gun, Private Mathias 
charged the gun position alone, killing three of the 
crew and capturing the gun. Home address. Mrs. 
Miriam Mathias, mother, 239 Prospect Place, 
Brooklyn, N.Y. 

MATHIS, JOHN D. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Chateau-Thierry Sector, 
France, June 6, 1918. As a leader of a platoon on 
the first day of the Chateau-Thierry battle, he dem- 
onstrated conspicuous courage and ability, fearless- 
ly going forward at the head of his command 
through hostile machine-gun fire. Killed while 
leading a gallant charge, his daring inspired his men 
to successful assault. Next of kin, Mrs. Evan T. 
Mathis, Hooks Mill Road. Americus, Ga. 

MATSON, LEON R Sergeant 

Company M, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
27-29, 1918. On the morning of September 27, after 
all the officers and most of the sergeants of his com- 
pany had been killed. Sergeant Matson took com- 
mand and led the company into effective combat, 
making repeated reconnaissance in front of the line 
under severe machine-gun fire. On September 29 he 
led his men forward, capturing an important knoll, 
and held it with a small number of men. Finding 
the ammunition and food depleted, he led a detail 
through the heavy machine-gun fire, bringing back 
both food and ammunition. Home address, Nelson 
P. Matson, father, 79 Gorton Street, Corning, N. Y. 

MATTER, PETER Private 

Company E, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 27, 
1918. After having been wounded and severely 
burned and gassed by an explosion of mustard gas 
shell, he nevertheless continued at his work as 
stretcher bearer, evacuating wounded until he was 
actually unable to see and was ordered to be evacu- 
ated himself. Home address, Mrs. Joseph Matter, 
sister-in-law, 2212 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls, 
N.Y. 

MATTFELDT, CYLBURN O. . First Lieutenant 
9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Jaulny, France, September 14, 1918. In 
plain view of the enemy Lieuetnant Mattfeldt rode 
across a field to a friendly battery, whose barrage 
was falling on the American trenches, and stopped 
its fire, thereby permitting a reestablishment of the 
front line and saving many lives. Home address, 
O. M. Mattfeldt, father, 305 East North Avenue, 
Baltimore, Md. 

MATTHEWS, HOWARD A. . First Lieutenant 
102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. 
Lieutenant Matthews displayed unusual courage 
and devotion to duty under a violent enemy bom- 
bardment by continuing in command of two pla- 
toons after he was severely wounded. Home ad- 
dress, E. C. Matthews, father, Tulsa Hotel, Tulsa, 
Okla. 



MAUGHAN, RUSSELL L. . First Lieutenant 
Aviation Section, 139th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Sommerance, 
France, October 27, 1918. Accompanied by two 
other planes, Lieutenant Maughan was patrolling 
our lines, when he saw slightly below him an enemy 
plane (Fokker type). When he started an attack 
upon it he was attacked from behind by four more 
of the enemy. By several well-directed shots he 
sent one of his opponents to the earth, and, although 
the forces of the enemy were again increased by 
seven planes, he so skillfully maneuvered that he 
was able to escape toward his lines. While return- 
ing he attacked and brought down an enemy plane 
which was diving on our trenches. Home address, 
Peter W. Maughan, father, Logan, Utah. 

MAURER, PHILIP Private 

Company C, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 10, 
1918. Having heard that two wounded comrades 
were lying in advance of his company's line immedi- 
ately north of Fismette, Private Maurer and two 
other members of his company volunteered to go 
through the machine-gun and rifle fire to bring them 
in. On their first attempt all were wounded and 
driven back, but in spite of their injuries they ad- 
vanced a second time and reached the wounded 
men. Their courageous effort, however, was unfor- 
tunately in vain, as their comrades had been killed. 
Home address, Mrs. Dora Maurer, mother, Draves- 
burg, Pa. 

MAURY, A. B Second Lieutenant 

301st Battalion Tank Corps. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Arbre de Guise, France, Oc- 
tober 17, 1918. Although his motor was running 
poorly and his tank crew badly gassed. Lieutenant 
Maury captured a German battery with his gun 
crews and turned them over to the infantry. A lit- 
tle later his motor stopped completely, but he soon 
located another tank whose crew was badly gassed. 
He transferred his ammunition and crew to the 
new tank and continued in the advance of our 
infantry to the objective. Home address, A. B. 
Maury, father, Morristown, N. J. 

MAUZI, NICHOLAS Private 

Medical Detachment, 309th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France, 
October 3, 1918. During a heavy bombardment of 
our front lines. Private Mauzi went 50 yards in ad- 
vance of our positions to an automatic-rifle post to 
dress the wounds of three of the crew. He then as- 
sisted the wounded men one by one to reach a place 
of safety. All this time the line was under steady 
machine-gun fire, as well as bombardment. Home 
address, Nicholas Mauzi, father, Italy. 

MAXEY, ROBERT J. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Deceased. 28th Infantry. On May 28, 1918, at 
Cantigny, France, he advanced with first wave and, 
in the face of heavy shell and machine-gun fire, lo- 
cated the objective of his battalion. He was a cool, 
dependable, and heroic leader. Although fatally 
wounded, he gave detailed instructions to his second 
in command and caused himself to be carried to his 
regimental commander and delivered important in- 
formation before he died. Next of kin, Mrs. Robert 
Jayne Maxey, Missoula, Mont. 

MAXIE, E Corporal 

Company B, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brabant, France, October 8, 
1918. Corporal Maxie, in company with four other 
soldiers, attacked, without support eight machine 
guns, and overcoming the desperate resistance of the 
enemy captured both guns and crews. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. T. F. Maxie, Richmond, Va. 

MAY, GEORGE J Sergeant 

Company G, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 



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heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, Aug- 
ust 9, 1918. On his own initiative he rushed an en- 
emy machine-gun nest, capturing the gun and two 
prisoners. He displayed marked personal courage 
under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, pass- 
ing through the enemy barrage to get water, and 
rations to the men in the front line. Home address, 
George M. May, father, Chicago, 111. 

MAY, JOE C Private 

90th Division, Military Police. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Montigny-Devant-Bus- 
sey, France, November 5, 1918. During a very 
heavy attack in the vicinity of his post, where ar- 
tillery fire and aircraft machine-gun fire had created 
a most confusing situation. Corporal May calmly 
directed traffic, aided wounded, and removed ob- 
structions, thereby preventing wild disorder. He 
assisted the drivers of ammunition trucks in getting 
their machines to a place of safety. Home address, 
Joe. C. May, father, Nola, Miss. 

MAY, LESTER T. . . Private (First Class) 
Company F, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
July 14-15, 1918. During a heavy shelling. Private 
May volunteered and delivered messages over 
routes, where all other runners had been either kill- 
ed or wounded. Home address, Mrs. Ann May, 
R. F. D. 41, Wyalusing, Pa. 

M.\Y, OSCAR P. . . . Second Lieutenant 
356th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bois de Mort Mare, France, September 
12, 1918. Without assistance. Lieutenant May very 
courageously attacked and captured a machine gun 
which threatened to wipe out his platoon. Home 
address, Mrs. Adelia May, mother, Williamstown, 
Kans. 

MAYES, JOHN B. Jr Captain 

120th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. 
Captain Mayes, with eight other soldiers, compris- 
ing his company headquarter's detachment, cleaned 
out enemy dugouts along the banks of a canal, cap- 
turing 242 prisoners. Home address, John B. 
Mayes, father. Stem, N. C. 

MAYGER, ARTHUR G. . . First Lieutenant 
28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Exermont, France, October 6, 1918. Af- 
ter his company had been forced to fall back be- 
cause of heavy losses, and his company commander 
had been seriously wounded. Lieutenant Mayger 
reorganized the remainder of the company, and, 
under intense shell and machine-gun fire, led it in a 
successful attack on a machine-gun position, which 
had been causing many casualties in the battalion. 
Home address, Mrs. A. G. Mayger, wife, 1510 East 
Fifty-second Street, Chicago, 111. 

MAYNE, JOHN . . . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Medical Department, 101st Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action in the Trugny" 
Woods, near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 23, 
1918. Private Mayne, although in an exposed posi- 
tion in the Trugny Woods under fire of rifles and 
machine guns, courageously treated the wounded, 
inspiring the combat troops by his example, until 
shot through the head and killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Mary Mayne, wife, Massachusetts Homeopathic 
Hospital, Boston, Mass. 

MAYS, HERBERT L Sergeant 

Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Sergeant Mays, with one other sol- 
dier, attacked a machine-gun post which was caus- 
ing much damage. They captured the post, taking 
prisoner one officer and eight men, and put the gun 



out of action. Home address. Freeman G. Mays 
father, Taylorsville, N. C. 

MAZKAWZ, LOUIS Corporal 

Deceased. Company C, 5th Machine Gun Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Meadah Farm, France, October 4, 1918. Corporal 
Mazkawz left the shelter of his trench to rescue sol- 
diers who had been buried by explosion of a shell. 
Shortly after, while conducting his men to cover, a 
shelj exploded near by, severely wounding a member 
of his squad. Directing the remainder of the squad 
to take cover, he went to the assistance of the 
wounded man and, while rendering first aid, was 
mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. Antonio 
Mazkawz, mother, 907 New Market Street, Phila- 
delphia, Pa. 

MAZURKEVCZK, STANLEY . . Private 

Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Jaulny, France, September 
12, 1918. Private Mazurkevczk, with three other 
soldiers, volunteered to carry wounded men of other 
companies from in front of our advanced positions, 
and carried this work on under violent machine-gun 
fire while a counterattack was developing. Home 
address, William Gombrowski, friend, 45i.<j Ells- 
worth Street, Worcester, Mass. 

MAZZONI, LOUIS . . Private (First Class) 
Machine Gun Company, 23d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near La Forge farm, 
France, November 2-4, 1918. During the offensive 
operations west of the Meuse, Private Mazzoni 
single-handed attacked five of the enemy, who were 
firing on our column. He crawled through a woods 
and attacked them from the rear, killing one and 
taking the rest as prisoners. Home address, Mrs. 
Dora Mazzoni, mother, 12 Beachview Avenue, East 
Saugus, Mass. 

MEADE. FRIERSON, Jr Captain 

Deceased. 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. 
Captain Frierson was continually at the head of his 
company in the attack on Hill 212, near Sergy, and 
was constantly exposed to the terrific enemy fire 
while leading his men forward. After the objective 
had been gained, and the men had dug in on the 
crest of the hill, he remained on watch the entire 
night, constantly patrolling his company sector un- 
der the heavy rifle, machine-gun and artillery fire 
from the enemy's lines. He was later killed while on 
a hazardous reconnaissance in the vicinity of Ju- 
vigny, France. Next of kin, Meade Frierson, Sr., 
father, 513 Broadway, Nashville, Tenn. 

MEADOR, ERNEST Private 

Company B, 122d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois le 
Chaume, France, October 10, 1918. Having induc- 
ed a stretcher bearer to accompany him. Private 
Meador made his way through heavy shell and ma- 
chine-gun fire to the front of the line, to aid a 
wounded comrade. His stretcher bearer was killed 
in the exploit, but Private Meador placed the man 
on the stretcher and dragged him back to safety. 
Home address, Mrs. Lottie Meador, mother, Ver- 
non, 111. 

MECOM, JOHN Private 

Company E, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 
1918. Though severely wounded while advancing 
with his platoon in the face of heavy fire from en- 
emy machine guns. Private Mecom refused to re- 
turn to the rear for first aid and he not only contin- 
ued in the advance but with another soldier success- 
fully attacked a machine-gun nest. Home address, 
Thomas D. Mecom, father, Checotah, Okla. 



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MEDEIROS, FRANK L Sergeant 

Deceased. Company I, 28th Infantry. During 
the counterdash attack by the enemy near Can- 
tigny, France, May 28, 1918, by courageous devo- 
tion to duty and presence of mind under fire he pre- 
vented the advance against the left flank of his 
command, which threatened the success of the bat- 
tle. While exposing himself fearlessly to distribute 
ammunition and to counsel his men he was killed. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Delfina Medeiros, mother, 28 Bos- 
ton Street, South Boston, Mass. 

MEEHAN, EDWARD J Captain 

Company D, 109th Infantry. Early in the morn- 
ing of July 17, 1918, near Monthurel, France, while 
in an advanced position in the fight he was severely 
wounded, but refused to leave his command, and 
continued to direct its operations until it was reliev- 
ed the night of July 18, 1918. Home address, Mary 
A. Meehan, 1935 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 

MEEKS, CORBETT . . . First Sergeant 

Company H, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 21, 
1918. During a counterattack. First Sergeant 
Meeks advanced alone over open country, under 
heavy machine-gun fire, to a sniping point, and by 
his efficient resistance, greatly aided in the breaking 
up of the counterattack. Home address, Mrs. Myr- 
tle Nickell, sister, Lee City, Ky. 

MEEKS, FIELDING V Private 

Deceased. Medical Detachment, 11th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Liny, 
France, October 5, 1918. Private Meeks distin- 
guished himself by his untiring efforts in adminis- 
tering first aid to the wounded never hesitating to 
expose himself to danger in searching for wounded 
on the field. While making his way through un- 
usually heavy machine-gun fire to a wounded sol- 
dier, whom he had seen fall. Private Meeks was 
mortally wounded. Next of kin, John S. Meeks, 
Smithfield, Ky. 

MEFFIN, JAMES D Corporal 

Company B, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 15, 
1918. Corporal Meffin showed extraordinary cour- 
age and bravery in going beyond our front line, 
under heavy machine-gun fire, and bringing back 
two wounded comrades. Home address, John 
Meffin, father, 28 Hanover Street, West Spring- 
field, Mass. 

MEISSNER. JAMES A. . . First Lieutenant 
94th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action in the Toul sector in May, 
1918. He attacked three enemy planes at an alti- 
tude of 4,800 meters over the Foret De La Rappe, 
France. After a short fight he brought down one of 
the machines in flames. During the combat the en- 
tering wedge and the covering of the upper wings of 
his plane were torn away and after the battle he was 
subjected to heavy tire from antiaircraft batteries, 
but by skillful operation and cool judgment he suc- 
ceeded in making a landing within the American 
lines. A bronze oak leaf is awarded Lieutenant 
Meissner for the following act of extraordinary 
heroism in action: On May 30, 1918, he attacked 
two enemy planes at an altitude of 4,500 meters 
above Jaulnoy, France, and after a sharp engage- 
ment shot one down in flames and forced the other 
back into its own territory. Home address, Carl A. 
Meissner, 45 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

MELCHER, EDWARD J. . . . Corporal 
Company M, 5th Marine Corps. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 25, 1918. Wounded in the head and thigh. 
Corporal Melcher nevertheless continued valiantly 
to lead his group through machine-gun and rifle 



fire to their objective. Home address, Florence 
Melcher, sister, 1527 Broadway, Louisville, Ky. 

MELLEN, CLIFFORD E Private 

Company A, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 16, 
1918. When Private Mellen was in a shell hole with 
an officer and eight men, the enemy threw some 
hand grenades, one landing among the men. Pri- 
vate Mellen seized it and attempted to throw it out 
when it exploded. His action saved the lives of his 
comrades, but resulted in a severe injury to himself. 
Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Mellen, mother, 
Worcester, Mass. 

MELROSE, ANDREW R Corporal 

Company D, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vendhuile, France, Septem- 
ber 28, 1918. Leaving the protection of a trench, he 
crawled out under heavy machine-gun and sniper 
fire, and rescued a British officer who had fallen in 
an exposed position. His example was an inspira- 
tion to the men serving with him. Home address, 
Mrs. Anna Rae, grandmother, Marcus, Iowa. 

MENDELSON, JOSEPH A. . First Lieutenant 
Medical Corps, 305th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, 
August 15-16, 1918. During a heavy enemy bom- 
bardment with gas and high explosive shells. Lieut- 
enant Mendelson worked for more than three hours, 
picking up wounded and gassed men and securing 
their evacuation, being forced to remove his gas 
mask in order to accomplish this work. Though he 
was almost exhausted from fatigue, he then proceed- 
ed to the aid station of another battalion and assist- 
ed in treating hundreds of men. Though he was 
himself suffering from the effects of gas, he refused 
to go to the hospital upon the completion of this 
work, as all the other medical officers had been 
evacuated. Home address, Mrs. Joseph A. Men- 
delson, wife, 4012 Georgia Avenue, Northwest, 
Washington, D. C. 

MENDENHALL, FRED D. . First Lieutenant 
7th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Cunel, France, October 20, 1918. Al- 
though his platoon was constantly under heavy shell 
and machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Mendenhall cour- 
ageously directed the wiring of an extreme northern 
outpost line of infantry on October 20, 1918. On 
the night of October 10, 1918, he skillfully directed 
the construction of a pontoon bridge over the Loison 
River. So close to the enemy was his platoon that 
it was necessary to lash the bridge together, because 
the hammering of nails drew instant machine-gun 
fire from the enemy. Home address, George D. 
Mendenhall, father. Lakeland, Fla. 

MENEFEE, MARVIN JAMES . . . 

First Lieutenant 

116th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Molleville Farm, France, October 12, 1918, 
while in charge of a 37-mm. gun section in advance 
of the assaulting troops. Lieutenant Menefee dis- 
played unusual courage by operating the gun him- 
self after his gunners had been killed, thereby reduc- 
ing a machine-gun nest which had been holding up 
the line. Home address, James R. Menefee, Luray, 
Va. 

MENGE, WILLIAM M. . Private (First Class) 
Medical Department, 23d Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, 
France, October .3-9, 1918. Throughout the en- 
gagement Private Menge tended the wounded under 
shell fire and machine-gun fire, continuing with his 
work after two of his assistants had been killed and 
one wounded. Home address, Mrs. Mary Menge, 
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MENGES, BEN H Private 

Headquarters Company, 9th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
France, October 3, 1918. By crawling forward 
alone across a clearing swept by German machine- 
gun fire, and armed only with his rifle and bayonet, 
Private Menges killed four of the enemy who re- 
sisted him and after clearing out several dugouts in 
the woods, returned with eight prisoners and valu- 
able information. His act of valor was instrumental 
in warding off a strong enemy counterattack. 
Home address, Mrs. M. A. Menges, mother, Athens, 
Maine. 

MENI, JEAN Captain 

16th Pursuit Group, French Air Service. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the St. Mihiel offen- 
sive, France, September 12, 1918. Despite the un- 
favorable weather conditions. Captain Meni made 
a reconnaissance flight over the enemy lines, return- 
ing with valuable information concerning the evacu- 
ation of the enemy and the dominant position of 
Montsee. 

MENTER, LINUS H Private 

Medical Detachment, 23d Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, 
France, October 6, 1918. During the day and night 
of October 6 Private Menter constantly exposed 
himself under heavy fire, giving first aid to the 
wounded and assisting in their evacuation. Home 
address, Mrs. Hattie Menter, mother. Parish, N. Y. 

MERCER, HOWARD F. . . First Sergeant 
. Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Stonne, France, November 
6, 1918. Voluntarily leading a patrol for a flank at- 
tack on the town of Stonne, through unusual artill- 
ery fire and exacting machine-gun fire. Sergeant 
Mercer, leaving his patrol, went forwrd alone to 
draw fire from the nests in order to divert the en- 
emy's attention from the attacking patrol. Home 
address, Mrs. Howard F. Mercer, wife, 2120 West 
Sixth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y, 

MEREL, ROBERT . . . First Lieutenant 
French Mission Attached 91st Division. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Spittaal Bos- 
echen and Audenarde, Belgium, October 31-Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Armed with an automatic rifle. Lieut- 
enant Merel went forward alone and killed the gun- 
ner of an enemy machine-gun whose fire had been 
holding up the advancing line. Home address, M. 
A. Merel, father, A St. Baudelle, Par Magenne, 
France. 

MERKEL, EDMO E. . . Pharmacist's Mate 

(Second Class) 

United States Navy, attached to Company F, 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, Oc- 
tober 3-4, 1918. He accompanied a company of 
marines during an advance under violent fire, 
going to all parts of the line, giving first aid to 
wounded and directing their evacuation. Although 
wounded, he remained on duty until forced to go to 
the rear. Home address, J. B. Merkel, father, 
Hattiesburg, Miss. 

MERLE-SMITH, VAN SANTVOORD . Captain 
165th Infantry. He was in command of a com- 
pany at the crossing of the River Ourcq, near Vil- 
lers-sur-Fere, France, on July 28, 1918. Despite the 
loss of all the other officers in his company, and al- 
though wounded himself, he continued to direct his 
men effectively against the enemy. When his major 
was killed he succeeded to the command of the bat- 
talion and led it forward throughout the day with 
courage and gallantry. Home address, Mrs. Van 
Santvoord Merle-Smith, 156 East Seventy-Ninth 
Street, New York City. 



MERRICK, ROBERT G. . . First Lieutenant 
10th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action at Courboin, France, July 14-15, 1918. 
After the members of his telephone detail had been 
pressed into service as runners under a hostile bom- 
bardment so severe that telephone communication 
could not be maintained. Lieutenant Merrick vol- 
unteered to drive an ambulance. He made three 
trips under terrific shell fire to evacuate wounded 
from Greves Farm. Home address. Dr. S. K. Mer- 
rick, father, 824 Park Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 

MERRIFIELD, ED Private 

Company E, 366th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Lesseux, France, September 
4, 1918. Although he was severely wounded, Pri- 
vate Merrifield remained at his post and continued 
to fight a superior enemy force which had attempted 
to enter our lines, thereby preventing the success of 
an enemy raid in force. Home address, Mrs. Lu- 
cinda Merrifield, mother, Greenville, lU. 

MERRILL, JESSE HERBERT . . Private 
Company E, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Ronvaux, France, 
September 16-17, 1918. With the remark, "I can 
get through and I can find him," Private Merrill 
volunteered and carried a message from his regi- 
mental commander to the commander of an advance 
battalion, through a fire that seemed impassible. 
He returned with amazing promptness with an 
answer to the message. This soldier made several 
other trips on the same night, finding his way 
through a dark forest, actually walking on bodies of 
men who had fallen in the only path that could be 
used. Home address, Henry Merrill, brother. Fort 
Edward. N. Y. 

MERRIMON, CLIFTON .... Corporal 
Company L, 372d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bussy Farm, France, Sep- 
tember 27, 1918. He attacked with hand grenades 
an enemy machine-gun which was causing heavy 
losses to his platoon, and succeeded in killing the 
gunner and putting the gun out of action. He then 
organized the remainder of the platoon and led them 
to their positions in the trenches south of Bussy 
Farm. Home address, Mrs. Doris Harris, mother, 
27 Pine Street, Cambridge, Mass. 

MERRITT, CHARLES D Private 

Company C, 345th Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cheppy, 
France, September 26, 1918. While he was direct- 
ing a column of tanks through a mine field, assisted 
by another soldier, his companion was wounded, but 
he continued with his work until all tanks had safely 
passed through. Returning, he assisted his wound- 
ed comrade to safety, after which he carried mes- 
sages through an intense bombardment of artillery 
and machine guns. Home address, Mrs. Susie Mer- 
ritt, mother, 246 Grant Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. 

MERRITT, HARRY P Sergeant 

Company I, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pre, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. After having established an observa- 
tion post without aid in broad daylight and under 
perilous shell fire of the enemy. Sergeant Merritt 
volunteered and carried rations to the post under 
cover of darkness. Though knocked down by shell 
concussion, he reached every man who was unable 
to leave his post, and his entire exploit was carried 
out under most harassing machine-gun and artillery 
fire. Home address, Henry Merritt, father, 76 Mid- 
land Avenue, Montclair, N. J. 

MERRITT, HENRY C. . Second Lieutenant 

Company C, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 

heroism in action near Gland, France, June 18-19, 

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a night patrol, Lieutenant Merritt captured three 
prisoners. The patrol was then fired on by a de- 
tachment of the enemy, and, in the hand-to-hand 
conflict which followed, all of the enemy were killed. 
The patrol returned to our lines with one prisoner, 
and only two of the members wounded. Home ad- 
dress, Harry Merritt, father, Tuckahoe, N. Y. 

MERSHON, VANCE Captain 

28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Exermont, France, October 4-11, 1918. 
After the battalion commander and all the senior 
officers had been killed or wounded, Captain Mer- 
shon (then a first lieutenant) took command of the 
battalion and led it successfully to its objective, re- 
maining with it after being painfully wounded, un- 
til properly relieved and the new commanding offi- 
cer thoroughly acquainted with the situation. He 
then had his wound dressed and returned to his 
company, actively supervising the laying of bar- 
rages by indirect fire. On the third day he was or- 
dered to the rear, there had his wounds dressed, 
again returning to his company, remaining with it 
until it was relieved and reorganized. His courage, 
self-sacrifice, and utter disregard for his own person- 
al danger was a material inspiration to his men while 
under the terrific bombardment by enemy artillery. 
Home address, Ward Mershon, father, Buckner, 
Mo. 

MESSANELLI, RAY A. . Pharmacist's Mate 
5th Regiment, U. S. Machine Gun. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, 
October 4-5, 1918. Regardless of his personal dan- 
ger, he repeatedly exposed himself to machine-gun 
and shell fire to render first aid to the wounded. 
Home address, Mrs. Carmela Talerico, 512 Third 
Avenue, Utica, N. Y. 

MESSINGER, ELIAS J Private 

Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C, 4th Re- 
placement Battalion. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. Cor- 
poral Montag and Privates Mclntyre, Messinger 
and Wood captured a machine gun which was hold- 
ing up the company of Marines, killing the entire 
crew. To accomplish this hazardous and daring 
work it was necessary for them to expose them- 
selves to the fire of this gun. Even though Corporal 
Montag and Privates Mclntyre and Messinger were 
wounded during the advance, the party continued 
forward and succeeded. Home address, Mrs. 
Almiria Messinger, 716 Washington Street, Boise, 
Ida. 

MEURISSE, JEAN L Captain 

27th Regiment, Infantry, French Army. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Chevillon, 
France, July 18, 1918. Acting as liaison officer with 
the 58th American Infantry, he showed marked per- 
sonal courage under intense fire, setting an example 
of fearlessness to the officers and men with him. His 
knowledge of German artillery enabled him to ad- 
vise methods of approach for our troops which were 
instrumental in preventing many casualties. Home 
address. Madam J. Meurisse, wife, 6 du Laminoir 
Essonnes (Seine & Oise), France. 

MEYER, ALBERT Private 

79th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
France, September 15, 1918. While on duty as 
stretcher bearer for his company. Private Meyer 
rushed into the open to rescue another soldier 
threatened with capture in the face of a large force 
of advancing Germans. He killed two of the enemy 
and brought in the soldier to a place of safety. 
Home address, Gustav Meyer, father, 262 West 
127th Street, New York City. 

MEYER, ALBERT C Sergeant 

Deceased. Company G, 326th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 



France, October 11, 1918. After his platoon had 
suffered heavy casualties through the devastating 
fire. Sergeant Meyer, although suffering from a 
wound, re-organized the remnants of the platoon 
and continued the advance. He was again wound- 
ed, but refused evacuation. He insisted on remain- 
ing with and cheering the men, until struck the 
third time when he fell mortally wounded. Next of 
kin, Esther Meyer, sister, 400 Gay Street, Jeanette, 
Pa. 

MEYER, FRANK Sergeant 

Deceased. Company H, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant Meyer courage- 
ously led his platoon through a terrific barrage and 
silenced a machine-gun position which was enfilad- 
ing the attacking line. This soldier was killed later 
in this action. Next of kin, Mrs. George Meyer, 
Lanesville, Ind. 

MEYER, FRED H Private 

Deceased. Company A, 26th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Cantigny, 
France, May 27, 1918. While acting as helper on an 
automatic rifle team which was under heavy ma- 
chine-gun fire, he placed himself so as to shield the 
gunner from the hostile fire, enabling him to operate 
his gun so as to neutralize the fire of two enemy ma- 
chine guns. Private Meyer was mortally wounded, 
his heroic action costing him his life. Next of kin, 
Henry H. Meyer, father, 222 West 144th Street, 
New York City. 

MEYERING, WILLIAM D. . First Lieutenant 
23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion while commanding a platoon of infantry whichr 
was attacked by the enemy on the morning of April 
6, 1918. He took effective measures before and dur- 
ing the attack to defeat the enemy and handled his 
men well, under fire, until he was seriously wounded. 
Forced to attend to his wound, he refused assistance 
and walked through the enemy's barrage to a dress- 
ing station. He objected to being taken to the rear 
till he knew the outcome of the attack. His brave 
example inspired his men to drive off the enemy, 
who did not reach our trenches. He lost his right 
hand by amputation as the result of the wound. 
Home address, Albert Meyering, father, 7232 Ver- 
non Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

MEYERS, GEORGE . . Private (First Class) 
Company D, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Hill 272, Argonne Forest, 
France, October 9, 1918. When the advance of his 
company had been stopped by machine-gun fire. 
Private Meyers, alone and on his own initiative, ad- 
vanced into the fog under intense fire, and, with a 
total disregard for personal safety, captured the gun 
and its entire crew. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Mey- 
ers, mother, Knox, Ind. 

MEZOFF. JOHN J Corporal 

Company E, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Samogneux, France, Octo- 
ber 15, 1918. When his company was subjected to 
severe machine-gun fire. Corporal Mezoff, with two 
other soldiers, attacked a nest of four machine guns, 
killing eight of the enemy and capturing 27. Home 
address, Mrs. Anna Mezoff, mother, Waverly, Va. 

MIANOVICH, STANKO .... Corporal 
Company L, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Separated from his platoon, he en- 
countered a patrol of 18 Germans, attacked them 
and killed three and captured 15. Home address, 
Mike Mianovich, brother, Zeigler, 111. 

MICHAEL, WILLIAM HOWARD . . 

. Lieutenant Commander 

Medical Corps, U. S. N., attached to 6th Regi- 



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ment, U. S. M. C. He displayed unusual courage on 
the morning of June 6, 1918, near the Bois de Bel- 
leau, when he established a dressing station in the 
open, exposed to both shell and machine-gun fire, 
in order to be near the wounded. Under these con- 
ditions he worked for several hours. Home address, 
Edmund Michael, brother. Ferryman, Harford 
County, Md. 

MICHAELIS, CHAPLES W. . . . Private 
Company E, 131- - Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 
10, 1918. This soldier showed gallantry in attack- 
ing an enemy machine-gun nest with his platoon 
sergeant, killing the crew and capturing the gun, 
which he used later effectively against the enemy. 
Home address, Mrs. Clara Miller, mother, 1230 
Baker Avenue, East St. Louis, 111. 

MICHAELS, EMMET C. . First Lieutenant 
9th Infantry. Fo extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Sompey, France, October 3, 1918. After 
five members of an automatic-rifle squad had been 
killed by sniper fire, and the others were unable to 
take a machine-gun nest, which was holding up the 
advance of the company. Lieutenant Michaels led 
the remaining members of the squad against the 
nest, capturing 1.5 of the gunners and killing the 
others. Later, Lieutenant Michaels was severely 
wounded while carrying a wounded member of his 
platoon to safety, but refused medical attention un- 
til the soldier had been cared for. Home address, 
Mrs. David Michaels, Yarmouth, Iowa. 

MICHALKA, GUSTAVE A. . . . Corporal 
Company E, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, northeast of Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. When his pla- 
toon advanced up the slope in front of the Bois les 
Jomblets, it became necessary to put out of action 
an enemy machine gun that was cutting up the pla- 
toon. Cor poral Michalka grasped the situation and 
at the risk of his own life advanced upon the nest 
with two of his men, killed the operators, and cap- 
tured the gun. Home address, Mrs. Mary Titzner, 
mother. Box 63, Moran, Mich. 

MICHEL, MARCEL H Sergeant 

Pilot, 218th Escadrille, French Air Service. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the region of St. 
Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. Sergeant 
Michel, while on a reconnaissance, had his wireless 
outfit destroyed by enemy fire. Realizing that he 
could not communicate with his lines, and also be- 
ing well into the enemy's territory, he descended to 
an extremely low altitude. Disregarding the en- 
emy's antiaircraft and ground machine-gun fire, he 
attacked an enemy convoy, causing considerable 
damage. 

MICHENER, JOHN H. . . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service, 1st Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Varennes, 
France, October 4, 1918. He was assigned the mis- 
sion of locating the front lines of our troops at a 
time when dense mist and low clouds compelled him 
to fly at an altitude of only 100 meters. His observ- 
er's signal rockets drew fire from an advanced hostile 
machine-gun battery and Lieutenant Michener was 
wounded in the leg. Despite his wound, he contin- 
ued the mission until the position of our troops was 
ascertained. He was then compelled to land on 
shell-torn ground behind the lines, the plane being 
completely wrecked. Home address, Mrs. A. R. 
Michener, mother, Erie, Pa. 

MICKLISH, FRED Private 

Company L, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 
1918. Acting as runner, Private Micklish made re- 
peated trips through the heavy enemy bombard- 



ment, until wounded while carrying a message. 
Though suffering great pain, he completed his mis- 
sion before reporting for treatment. Home address, 
Herman Micklish, father, 705 Huntington Avenue, 
Jonesboro, Ark. 

MIDKIFF, HOLLY Sergeant 

Company L, 13l8t Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Bois de Harville, France, No- 
vember 10, 1918. Preceding his platoon in the ad- 
vance by fifteen yards, he discovered a machine-gun 
ne.st, and, crawling forward alone, under heavy fire, 
captured the enemy position, taking prisoner 12 
Germans who had manned two machine guns. His 
bravery inspired the men of his platoon. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. L. C. Midkiff, wife, 8532 Carpenter 
Street, Chicago, 111. 

MIKOS, JOHN N. J Corporal 

Company H, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, 
October 3-9, 1918. Although severely wounded 
early in the engagement. Corporal Mikos refused 
first aid and continued to lead his section under 
heavy machine-gun fire until again seriously wound- 
ed. Home address, Roman Mikos, father, Chicago, 
III. 

MILES, HARRY B Private 

Deceased. Company B, 318th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bois Des Ohons, 
France, October 4-5, 1918. Always a volunteer for 
the most dangerous service. Private Miles volun- 
teered to carry a message through a heavy barrage, 
and was killed in the execution of his mission. Next 
of kin, William E. Miles, father, 1119 North 
Twenty-first Street, Richmond, Va. 

MILES, JOHN Corporal 

Company E, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Wadonville, France, Novem- 
ber 9, 1918. Although suffering severely from the 
shock of a shell concussion, Corporal Miles volun- 
teered and went 400 yards in advance of our out- 
posts in order to draw the fire of any enemy ma- 
chine guns, so that fire could be directed upon them. 
He returned to our lines after accomplishing the 
mission, but in such exhausted condition that he 
had to be carried to the aid station. Home address, 
Mrs. Anna Miles, Chicago, 111. 

MILES, THOMAS H. . . Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. He gave the 
supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which 
will serve as an example to hi therto untried troops. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Thomas H. Miles, Jr., 224 West 
Walnut Lane, Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa. 

MILGRAM, JOSEPH J. . Private (First Class) 
Company A, 312th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de la 
Grand Montagne, France, November 8, 1918. Pri- 
vate Milgram, on duty as a battalion runner, dis- 
played remarkable daring in frequently going 
through heavy fire in order that communication 
might be maintained. Upon being sent out to lo- 
cate the advance units he was repeatedly fired upon 
by snipers and attacked with hand grenades, but 
succeeded in returning with valuable information, 
although two other runners accompanying him be- 
came casualties. Home address, Israel Milgram, 
father, 1956 Dalkeith Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

MILLER, ARTHUR E. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company B, 47th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, 
August 1, 1918. Private Miller was killed while re- 
turning with an answer to a very important message 
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state of the attack. His mission was one of extreme 
danger, taking him to the most advanced position 
through a sweeping fire of artillery and machine 
guns. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Miller, mother, Web- 
sterville, Vt. 

MILLER, BRYAN Private 

Deceased. Company C, 1st Engineers. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
July 20, 1918. When volunteers were called for by 
his company commander. Private Miller volunteer- 
ed and rescued wounded comrades from a barrage. 
Disregarding danger to himself, he continued the 
performance of these heroic deeds until killed. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Nellie Miller, mother, 437 Cardoni 
Street, Detroit, Mich. 

MILLER, CHARLES Private 

Company A, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Trugny Woods, near Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France, July 23, 1918. He, with two 
other men in an advanced position ahead of the bat- 
talion, charged a machine gun, killed four of the en- 
emy, and drove off the rest, thereby making possible 
the advance of their comrades. Home address, Mrs. 
Annie Miller, mother, Boston, Mass. 

MILLER, FRANK D Private 

Medical Detachment, 28th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, 
October 1-12, 1918. His detachment having been 
reduced to but three men, Private Miller displayed 
conspicuous courage and devotion to duty in caring 
for and evacuating wounded across an area swept by 
shell and machine-gun fire to the regimental aid sta- 
tion, and returning with badly needed medical sup- 
plies to the forward aid station. His conduct was an 
inspiration to his associates, their commanding offi- 
cer being absent, and the sergeant in charge having 
been killed. Home address, Mrs. Mary Miller, 
aunt, 317 Second Avenue, Southwest, Great Falls, 
Mont. 

MILLER, GEORGE F Sergeant 

Deceased. Company K, 119th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. When a portion of his 
company was threatened by a counterattack and 
two runners had been killed in an attempt to reach 
the detachment with orders to withdraw, he volun- 
teered for the dangerous mission; and, attempting 
to cross an exposed field to carry the orders, was 
mortally wounded. Next of kin, Luther G. Miller, 
father, Dyersburg, Tenn. 

MILLER, HENRY W Sergeant 

Machine Gun Company, 108th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918. During the operations 
against the Hindenburg line he concealed the fact 
that he was wounded from his officers and continued 
to advance with his company during the entire day. 
He displayed exceptional bravery and gallantry, 
setting a fine example to all. Home address, Wil- 
liam K. Miller, father, Pawpaw, Mich. 

MILLER, HENRY Private 

Deceased. Company E, 308th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, 
France, October 3, 1918. When his company had 
been cut off from communication and exposed to in- 
tense shell and machine-gun fire. Private Miller ob- 
served and attacked an enemy sniper, silencing fur- 
ther fire from that source. While attempting to re- 
turn he was killed by machine-gun fire Next of 
kin, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, wife, 312 West 111th 
Street, New York City. 

MILLER, HERBERT H Sergeant 

Company G, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Barricourt, France, 
November 2, 1918. Continuing forward alone, af- 



ter all the other members of his combat group had 
been killed or wounded. Sergeant Miller penetrated 
the enemy's lines, despite machine-gun and rifle 
fire, located a machine-gun nest, which was holding 
up the advance of his platoon, and put it out of ac- 
tion by effective rifle fire. Home address, Otto R. 
Miller, father, 2504 East Forty-second Street, Kan- 
sas City, Mo. 

MILLER, HOBART . . Private (First Class) 
Company G, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. When his section of the line was held 
up by extremely heavy machine-gun fire Private 
Miller voluntarily went forward, and, unaided, rout- 
ed out the crews of the two nests, killing three of the 
enemy and returning with three prisoners. Home 
address, Mrs. Alice Miller, mother, Jacksboro, 
Tenn. 

MILLER, HUGH S Private 

Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, he captur- 
ed two of the enemy single-handed. Although or- 
dered to the rear twice because of illness, he returned 
to his command voluntarily and continued to fight 
with it vigorously throughout the advance. Home 
address, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, 5317 Cote BrilUant, 
St Louis, Mo. 

MILLER, JAMES R Private 

Company C, 112th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cote de Roch- 
es, France, October 8, 1918. When the advance of 
the battalion to which his company was attached, 
was halted by heavy machine-gun fire this soldier 
boldly leaped to the top of his machine-gun replace- 
ment to draw the enemy fire and thus enable hia 
crew to locate the enemy's emplacement. Later in 
the action he fearlessly left his trench in search of an 
enemy sniper, who was causing many casualties 
among our troops, and killed him with a captured 
German rifle. Home address, Jessie Bradley, Cam- 
bridge, Md. 

MILLER, JOHN C. Jr. . . Second Lieutenant 
2d Engineers. About midnight, June 19-20, 1918, 
near Lucy-le-Bocage, with a few volunteers, entered 
a woods heavily shelled and gassed, and recovered 
two wounded members of his platoon. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. J. C. Miller, mother, 1508 Fifth Avenue, 
Huntington, W. Va. 

MILLER, JOSEPH Sergeant 

Machine Gun Company, 7th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
October 12, 1918. After making a reconnaissance 
of the enemy positions with two other soldiers, and, 
finding the enemy forming for a counterattack, Ser- 
geant Miller, upon his own initiative, extended his 
positions and filled a gap of 400 meters in the line, 
his platoon commander having been wounded; and 
successfully repelled the hostile counterattack. 
Following up the enemy's withdrawal, he placed his 
guns in an advanced position in a railroad cut and 
remained there for four days without communica- 
tion with the rear, except at night. During this 
period, he repelled three enemy counterattacks, and 
half his command became casualties, his courage 
under these trying conditions being an inspiration 
to his men. Home address, Mrs. Morris Miller, 
mother. 111 East Middle Street, Gettysburg, Pa. 

MILLER, PHILLIP Private 

Company D, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, France, Oc- 
tober 13, 1918. Seeking shelter with his company 
from the severe artillery and machine-gun fire of the 
enemy, he entered a shell hole. Here he found a 
severely wounded soldier, and without hesitation 
carried the man 50 yards under plain view of the en- 
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with some of his company. Home address, Stanley 
Minner, friend, Ashport, 111. 

MILLER, THOMAS A. O Private 

49th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont 
Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. Private Miller 
volunteered and carried a message through terrific 
shell and machine-gun fire. In the performance of 
this mission he suffered the loss of a leg from an ex- 
ploding shell. Home address, Mrs. Miller, mother, 
Eau Claire, Pa. 

MILLER, WILLIS C Cook 

Company B, 110th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cheppy, Meuse, France, Sep- 
tember 27, 1918. When his platoon had been fired 
upon at short range by a hostile machine gun, he ad- 
vanced alone, armed merely with a pistol, and al- 
though knocked down by an aerial bomb, went for- 
ward to the emplacement, killed the two gunners, 
captured the gun, and made prisoners of the reserve 
crew of two men who were in a neighboring em- 
placement. Home address, Mrs. Ida M. Miller, Mc- 
Louth, Kans. 

MILLERET, NORBERT . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Liaison Officer, 155th Infantry Bri- 
gade, French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Thiaucourt, France, September 14- 
October 3, 1918; and near the Bois des Loges, 
France, October 15-19, 1918. As liaison officer with 
the 155th Infantry Brigade, Lieutenant Milleret was 
untiring in his constant efforts to further the suc- 
cess of the operations and repeatedly ignored his 
personal safety in visiting observation posts and as- 
sisting in the machine-gun and intelligence work of 
the brigade. This gallant officer was killed by shell 
fire on October 19. 1918. 

MILLIS, JOHN M. . . . Second Lieutenant 
354th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in Bantheville Woods, France, October 30, 
1918. Wounded in both legs, one of them being bro- 
ken when his daylight patrol was caught in heavy 
machine-gun fire 500 yards in advance of our lines, 
he ordered his men to return without him. He was 
later rescued by two soldiers. Home address, 
Charles L. Millis, father, Catlettsburg, Ky. 

MILLS, BRUCE H Private 

78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont, 
France, October 3, 1918. When the advance of 
their company was held up by enfilading fire from a 
hostile machine-gun nest, Private Mills, with three 
other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank attack 
on the nest with bombs and rifles, killing three mem- 
bers of the crews and capturing 25 others, together 
with three machine guns. Home address, Mrs. Ava 
H. Mills, mother, 2933 Lee Street, Los Angeles, 
CaUf. 

MILLS, EDWIN S Private 

Company D, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
23, 1918. While acting as a runner, he volunteered 
and carried messages through several heavy bar- 
rages and under direct enemy fire, always accom- 
plishing his mission. Home address, Mrs. Cather- 
ine Mills, mother, 116 CoUina Avenue, Collings- 
wood, N. J. 

MILLS. EMERY W. . Second Lieutenant 

311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 25, 1918. 
Lieutenant Mills asked permission to lead a platoon 
again.st strong enemy machine-gun nests which were 
blocking the advance of the battalion. He not only 
led his platoon in a daring and extraordinarily suc- 
cessful attack, but personally advanced ahead of 
his platoon and captured two machine guns. Dur- 



ing the consolidation of the line he fearlessly walked 
up and down the line under intense machine-gun 
and artillery fire, establishing strong points and en- 
couraging his men. Home address, William P. 
Mills, father, 516 North Coit Street, Florence, N. C. 

MILLSAP, EARL Private 

Deceased. Company B, 307th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, 
France, October Id, 1918. Knowing that he faced 
certain death. Private Millsap displayed the highest 
gallantry and devotion to duty by four times carry- 
ing messages across a field swept by machine-gun 
fire. He was killed while performing this hazardous 
service. Next of kin, Joe Millsap, father. Box 184, 
Clarkston, Wash. 

MILNE, WILLIAM L Private 

Company D, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
8, 1918. With the aid of another soldier. Private 
Milne attacked and captured a machine-gun nest, 
at the same time killing and capturing several of the 
enemy. He later organized a support line by assem- 
bling the scattered members of one of the companies 
of his regiment and a platoon of the machine-gun- 
company, forming them into a combatant force. 
Home address, William L. Milne, father, 327 Day- 
ton Street, Muskogee, Okla. 

MILNER, JACK W Sergeant 

Company H, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
France, October 15, 1918. After his company had 
sustained heavy losses in a severe engagement with 
the enemy, and he himself had been seriously 
wounded, he, realizing that he was the only ser- 
geant left in the company, refused to be evacuated 
and remained on duty for 12 hours, reorganizing his 
company under heavy enemy artillery and ma- 
chine-gun fire, thereby showing entire disregard for 
danger and setting an excellent example of courage 
and heroism under fire to his men. Home address, 
Henry Milner, father, Alexander City, Ala. 

MINARDI, GUISIPPE Private 

Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
1918. During the engagement Private Minardi set 
an example to the other members of his company by 
his gallant conduct. After the company was order- 
ed to withdraw, he voluntarily returned to the posi- 
tion his company had held, and throughout the 
night assisted in evacuating the wounded. Home 
address, Guiseppe Minardi, mother. Via Cancinto, 
Province Di SLracusa, Italy. 

MINCEY, GEORGE A Corporal 

Deceased. 55th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an ex- 
ample to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, 
George Mincey, father, R. F. D. 1, Ogeechee, Ga. 

MINELGA, FRANK Private 

Company E, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
tober 8, 1918. When his company was held up by 
an enemy machine-gun nest Private Minelga ad- 
vanced on the nest from the flank and captured it 
single-handed. Home address, Mrs. Harry Mack- 
us, sister, 13 St. Paul Street, Westfield, Mass. 

MINER, ASHER Colonel 

109th Field Artillery. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action at Apremont, France, October 4, 1918. 
One of the batteries of the regiment commanded by 
this officer, assigned to an advanced position in di- 
rect support of an infantry attack, was heavily 
shelled by the enemy while it was going into action. 
It being necessary, therefore, to take another poai- 



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tion, Colonel Miner went forward under heavy 
shell fire and personally supervised the placing of 
the guns in the new position. Colonel Miner con- 
tinued his efforts until he received a severe wound 
that later necessitated the amputation of his leg. 
Home address, Mrs. Asher Miner, 292 South Frank- 
Un Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 

MINER, DONALD Major 

Medical Corps, 113th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action at Ormont Farm, France, Oc- 
tober 10, 1918. Major Miner voluntarily proceed- 
ed under heavy shell fire to an advanced aid station. 
For four hours he worked unceasingly aiding the 
wounded and evacuating them. Finding that he 
could work more effectively without his gas mask, 
he discarded it, so that it would not hinder him in 
attending wounded men. Home address, Mrs. 
Donald Miner, wife, 394 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, 
N. J. 

MINGLE, CLAUDE L Private 

Machine Gun Company, 117th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near BeUicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. Home address, Jake 
Mingle, father, R. F. D. 8, Knoxville, Tenn. 

MINNIGERODE, FITZHUGH L. . . . 

Lieutenant Colonel 
114th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action iiear Verdun, France, October 23-24, 1918. 
When his battaUon commanders, who had gone for- 
ward on a reconnaissance, preparatory to an attack, 
were prevented from returning by heavy shell and 
machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Colonel Minnigerode 
personally led his regiment into position under cov- 
er. With a soldier, he then went forward for a dis- 
tance of two kilometers under artillery and ma- 
chine-gun fire, found the battalion commanders, and 
guided them back to their comrades. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Fitzhugh L. Minnigerode, wife, Corcor- 
an Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C. 

MINTER. PAUL B Sergeant 

Deceased. Company B, 151st Machine Gun 
BattaUon. In the action near Sergy, France, July 
26, 1918, he led his section forward, secured his ob- 
jective, supervised the consolidation of hds position, 
laid his guns personally with calmness, accuracy, 
and decision, and continued to direct the opera- 
tions of his men, all in the face of severe enemy ma- 
chine-gun and shell fire, until he was killed. Next 
of kin, Mrs. O. J. Minter, mother, Monticello, Ga. 

MINTZ, FORNEY B Sergeant 

Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Binarville, France, Septem- 
ber 28, 1918. Sergeant Mintz, in command of a 
platoon, worked his way through the enemy rear 
guard and captured five machine guns and an am- 
munition-carrying party. Although badly wounded 
when an organized position of the enemy was en- 
countered, he made his way back to request rein- 
forcements and brought with him two German pri- 
soners, from whom valuable information was ob- 
tained. Home address, Sam B. Mintz, father. Mill- 
branch, N. C. 

MITCHELL, ARTHUR .... Sergeant 
Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 30th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
M6zy, France, July 15, 1918. After his gun had 
been destroyed by shell fire Sergeant Mitchell led 
his men through the enemy lines to our own. He 
braved the extreme shelling and machine-gun fire by 
going to the aid of the wounded, and while with- 
drawing covered the retreat, effectively holding off 
the enemy. He was killed in action shortly after- 
wards. Next of kin, Mrs. Arthur L. Mitchell, wife, 
Sylacauga, Ala. 



MITCHELL, CLARENCE .... Captain 
23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion in the Bois Hazois, France, November 1, 1918. 
Though Captain Mitchell was wounded in the leg by 
shell fragments just before the opening of the at- 
tack, he continued to lead his company, advancing 
three kilometers to the first objective, with the aid 
of a cane, and assisted by runners. His conspicuous 
courage and fortitude inspired his men to a success- 
ful assault against a strongly entrenched position 
desperately defended by the enemy. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Clarence Mitchell, mother, Fordville, 
Kentucky. 

MITCHELL, EDWARD J Captain 

363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, France, 
September 26, 1918. Leading a platoon in advance 
of other troops. Captain Mitchell encountered and 
captured three German 153's, which were in opera- 
tion, also taking six officers and about 425 men. 
During the night he organized troops from his' own 
and other divisions, and established a formidable 
piece of front line. Home address. Miss Ted Mitch- 
ell, daughter, 314 Congress Avenue, Prescott, Ariz. 

MITCHELL, GEORGE R. . . . Corporal 
Company F, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 22, 
1918. Although wounded, he promptly took com- 
mand of his company after all of its officers had been 
killed and courageously and successfully led it for- 
ward in the advance. Home address, Mathew C. 
Mitchell, 1103 Sheridan Street, Holdridge, Neb. 

MITCHELL, JOHN Captain 

95th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Beaumont, France, 
May 27, 1918. Seeing three enemy planes fiying 
east over Apremont at 2,500 meters, he unhesitat- 
ingly attacked the three machines, which were in 
close formation, despite the fact that a fourth, hov- 
ering above, threatened to close in and join the en- 
emy formation. He succeeded in shooting down the 
enemy machine, which proved to be a biplane re- 
turning from an important mission. Home ad- 
dress, Walter J. Mitchell, Manchester, Mass. 

MITCHELL, JOHN A. . . First Lieutenant 
119th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near BelUcourt, France, September 29, 1918. 
Hearing cries of distress from a disabled tank, Lieut- 
enant Mitchell, assisted by a soldier, advanced in 
the face of terrific machine-gun and shell fire to the 
spot. Notwithstanding the fact that the tank was 
subjected to point-blank fire of artillery, he suc- 
ceeded in rescuing the badly wounded tank com- 
mander and removing him to a place of safety. 
Home address, R. L. Mitchell, father, Livingston, 
Tenn. 

MITCHELL, JOHN B Private 

Company G, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
ber 16, 1918. Although severely wounded while 
carrying a message from his battaUon headquarters 
through an extremely heavy machine-gun and artil- 
lery fire. Private Mitchell persevered and success- 
fully delivered the message. Home address, Mrs. 
T. MitcheU, mother, Wheatfield, Ind. 

MITCHELL, JOHN E. . Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne-aux-Arnes, 
France, October 3, 1918. Displaying utter disre- 
gard for his personal safety. Lieutenant MitcheU 
led his platoon through an extremely heavy ma- 
chine-gun and artillery barrage, and destroyed se- 
veral enemy machine-gun nests. He was later kiUed 



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while making a reconnaissance. Next of kin, Mrs. 
John Mitchell, mother, Cedarhurst, Long Island, 

N. Y. 

MITCHELL, WILLIAM . Brigadier General 
Chief of Air Service, 1st Army. For repeated 
acts of extraordinary heroism in action at Noyon, 
France, March 26, 1918; near the Marne River, 
France, during July, 1918; and in the St. Mihiel sa- 
lient, France, September 12 to 16, 1918. For dis- 
playing bravery far beyond that required by his 
position as Chief of Air Ser\nce, 1st Army, American 
Expeditionary Forces, setting a personal example to 
the United States aviation by piloting his airplane 
over the battle lines since the entry of the United 
States into the war, some instances being a flight in 
a monoplane over the battle of Noyon on March 26, 
1918, and the back areas, seeing and reporting upon 
the action of both air and ground troops, which led 
to a change in our aviation's tactical methods; a 
flight in a monoplane over the bridges which the 
Germans had laid across the Marne during July 
1918, which led to the first definite reports of the lo- 
cation of these bridges and the subsequent attack 
upon the German troops by our air forces; daily re- 
connaissances over the lines during the battle of St. 
Mihiel salient, September 12 to 16, securing valu- 
able information of the enemy troops in the air and 
on the ground, which led to the excellent combined 
action by the allied air services and ground troops 
particularly itn his battle. Home address, Washing- 
ton, D. C. 

MIX, RALPH B Private 

Company F, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Grand-Pr6, France, October 17, 
1918. While carrying a message through heavy 
shell and machine-gun fire to an advanced platoon, 
Private Mix found two wounded men, whose in- 
juries he dressed. Upon returning from his mission, 
he asked for and received permission to take food to 
the wounded men. He subsequently made two 
trips through intense fire, carrying them back to 
shelter. Home address, Edson Mix, 13 McDowell 
Street, Hudson Falls, N. Y. 

MOAN, RALPH T Mechanic 

Company K, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near RiaviUe, France, September 
28, 1918. Mechanic Moan, who was detailed as a 
runner, made several tr.ps carrying important mes- 
sages across terrain swept by constant fire from ma- 
chine-guns, snipers, trench mortars, and artillery. 
His disregard for personal safety and devotion to 
duty in the prompt delivery of messages contributed 
greatly to the success of the action. Home address, 
Mrs. Florence H. Moan, mother. East Machias, Me. 

MOBLEY, CHARLES R Sergeant 

Company F, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ypres, Belgium, August 25, 
1918. At imminent peril to his own life. Sergeant 
Mobley and two companions extinguished a fire in 
an ammunition dump, caused by a bursting shell, 
thereby preventing the explosion of the dump and 
saving the lives of a large number of men who were 
in the vicinity. Home address, Mrs. Mary J. Mob- 
ley, mother, Williamston, N. C. 

MOBLEY, LOTUS N Sergeant 

Deceased. Company L, 102d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Trugny, France, 
July 23, 1918. Sergeant Mobley displayed excep- 
tional courage in dashing into field under heavy 
shell and machine-gun fire, and carrying to safety a 
wounded man. Home address, Mrs. R. Page, 219 
"B" Avenue, West Cedar Rapids, la. 

MODROW, PERRY F Private 

Medical Detachment, 124th Field Artillery. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 



France, November 1, 1918. Private Modrow was 
wounded while serving at the battahon aid station 
under heavy shell fire, but he insisted on continuing 
at work until compelled to go to the rear against his 
will. Home address, Mrs. Modrow, 1473 Gaty 
Avenue, East St. Louis. 111. 

MOEHLER, FRANK W Sergeant 

Battery E, 42d Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Suippes, 
France, July 14-15, 1918. Having been severely 
wounded early in the German attack on Suippes, 
Sergeant Moehler continued to direct the firing of 
his gun crew for eight hours under intense shell fire, 
remaining on duty until all the ammunition had 
been expended and orders to withdraw had been re- 
ceived. Home address, Mrs. Frank W. Moehler, 
mother, 98 Bruce Street, Newark, N. J. 

MOHRMAN, WILLIAM .... Sergeant 
Headquarters Company, 307th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Pierremont, 
France, November 4, 1918. After passing through 
a heavily bombarded area, he learned that a soldier 
of his platoon had been wounded and had fallen in 
the shelled area. He at once volunteered and went 
back for him, assisted in bringing him to a place of 
safety, and later helped to carry him through an- 
other shelled area to the first-aid station. Home ad- 
dress, John Mohrman, father, 170 Chauncey Street, 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

MOLLER, WILLIAM G. . Second Lieutenant 
102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism i n ac- 
tion at Riaville, France, September 26, 1918. Lieut- 
enant Moller displayed remarkable courage and 
judgment by organizing a platoon of men who had 
become detached from their various units. With 
this detachment he wiped out a machine-gun nest, 
opening the way for further advance into the town 
of Riaville. He maintained his position in the front 
line throughout the action although subjected to 
heavy fire from all arms. Home address, T. J. Mol- 
ler, Champaign, 111. 

MOLLOY, JOSEPH A Lieutenant 

23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. Lieutenant 
MoUoy was leading his platoon through a heavily 
gassed area, when a large shell struck in the middle 
of his column, killing 15 men and wounding a like 
number. He himself was badly shocked, but im- 
mediately set to work administering to the wound- 
ed, despite the darkness, terrific shelling, and the 
necessity of wearing a gas mask, he administered 
first aid to practically all of the wounded, single- 
handed, and secured their transportation to the 
rear. Home address, Mrs. M. J. McQuade, sister, 
1 1 Huntington Street, Lowell, Mass. 

MOLSBERRY, HOWARD C. . First Lieutenant 
Engineers. In the vicinity of Thiolet, on the 
night of June 6-7, 1918, he courageously took com- 
mand of and efficiently directed the advance of an 
infantry unit, when all its officers had been killed or 
wounded. Home address. Dr. E. J. Marshall, fa- 
ther-in-law. East Liverpool, Ohio. 

MOLTER, HENRY C. . Sergeant (First Class) 
Company D, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, 
September 28, 1918. Sergeant Molter volunteered 
and led a detachment to recover ammunition from 
a dump which was under fire and liable to explode 
at any minute. Working under a heavy gas attack, 
he succeeded in removing the dump to a place of 
safety. Home address, Mrs. P. N. Headley, mother, 
217 Milvale Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. 



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MONAHAN, EDWARD V. . . . Sergeant 
Company E, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Moirey, France, November 
10, 1918. Wounded in the face by a machine-gun 
bullet, he refused to be evacuated, but continued to 
lead his platoon in a successful attack with the bul- 
let still in his flesh. After securing first-aid treat- 
ment next morning, he learned that his company 
was advancing again, whereupon he returned and 
led his platoon in an assault on the Cote Romagne. 
Home address, Mrs. Catherine Monahan, mother, 
CentraUa, Pa. 

MONAHAN, PETER T. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company D, 111th Machine Gun 
Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Verdun, France, October 11, 1918. During an 
intense bombardment, Private Monahan volunteer- 
ed to leave cover and assist in carrying a litter sup- 
porting a wounded officer. He was himself killed 
while engaged on this self-sacrificing mission. Next 
of kin, Philip Monahan, St. Frances Hospital, Jer- 
sey City, N. J. 

MONGEAU, HENRY J Corpora] 

Company L, 28th Infantry. This soldier was a 
member of a patrol consisting of an officer and four 
men, who, with great daring, entered a dangerous 
portion of the enemy trenches, where they surround- 
ed a party nearly double their own strength, drove 
off an enemy rescuing party, and made their way 
back to our lines with four prisoners, from whom 
valuable information was taken. Home address, 
Mrs. Laura L. Mongeau, Cherry Valley, Mass. 

MONK, FRANCIS C Private 

Company A, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pre. France, October 
15, 1918. Private Monk crawled out into an open 
field where another soldier lay severely wounded, 
under fire from machine guns and snipers, and drag- 
ged him to the shelter of a wall, where he dressed his 
wounds. In so doing Private Monk was himself 
wounded. Home address, Chris W. Anderson, half- 
brother, Benson, Utah. 

MONOHAN, FRANCIS J Private 

Company M, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Samogneux, France, October 
12, 1918. Private Monohan left shelter and exposed 
himself to direct enemy machine-gun fire to aid a 
wounded man, and while so engaged, was himself 
seriously wounded. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
Cox, sister, Indianapolis, Ind. 

MONROE, CHARLES T Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 370th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Mont-de-Sanges, 
France, September 24, 1918. Sergeant Monroe, 
then a private, in the absence of a platoon com- 
mander took charge of a platoon of Stokes mortars, 
directing the work of the men under heavy shell 
fire. Although the shelling was so intense that guns 
were at times buried. Sergeant Monroe and his men 
worked unceasingly in placing them back into ac- 
tion. He himself was buried by the explosion of a 
shell, but on being dug out, continued to direct the 
work of the men and encouraged them by his fear- 
less example. Home address, MiUie A. Monroe, 
mother, Senrog, Va. 

MONSON, JOHN J Private 

Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Binarville, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. In order to obtain ammunition and 
rations, Private Monson, with another soldier, ac- 
companied an officer in an effort to reestablish com- 
munication between battalion and regimental head- 
quarters. They were attacked by a small party of 
Germans, but drove them off, killing one. When 
night came, they crawled unknowingly into the cen- 



ter of a German camp, where they lay for three 
hours, undetected. Finally discovered, they made a 
dash to escape. In order to protect the officer. Pri- 
vate Monson deUberately drew the enemy fire to 
himself, allowing the officer to escape. Private 
Monson succeeded in getting through and delivering 
his message the next morning. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary Furry, sister, 268 Fifty-sixth Street, Brook- 
lyn, N. Y. 

MONTAG, BERNARD W. . . . Corporal 
Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
July 19, 1918. Corporal Montag and three com- 
rades. Privates Mclntyre, Messinger, and Wood, 
captured a machine gun which was holding up the 
company of marines, killing the entire crew. To ac- 
complish this hazardous and daring work it was 
necessary for them to expose themselves to the fire 
of this gun. Even though Corporal Montag and 
Privates Mclntyre and Messinger were wounded 
during the advance, the party continued forward 
and succeeded. Home address, Bernard C. Mon- 
tag, father, 1823 Simpson Street, Oshkosh, Wis. 

MONTEE, JESSE A. . . Second Lieutenant 
61st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Cunel, France, October 11-November 11, 
1918. Lieutenant Montee displayed high qualities 
of leadership, repeatedly reconnoitering advanced 
positions under terrific artillery and machine-gun 
fire, and leading patrols into enemy territory, there- 
by faciUtating the advance of his battalion. On one 
occasion, when the battalion had been nearly sur- 
rounded by hostile machine guns, he went to the 
rear and successfully brought up reinforcements. 
Later, while acting as battalion adjutant, he ac- 
companied the assaulting waves in all attacks; and 
by his utter disregard for danger, assisted in main- 
taining order among the attacking troops and es- 
tablishing lines. Home address, Mrs. Mathew P. 
Montee, mother, McGregor, Minn. 

MONTGOMERY. CHARLES G. . . Private 
Deceased. Company I, 142d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Atigny, France, 
October 27, 1918. Private Montgomery volunteer- 
ed and carried a message from battalion headquart- 
ers, through the enemy's fire, to our support line, 
and guided a combat group into position, in absol- 
ute disregard of his personal safety. He was caught 
in a heavy barrage and was killed. Next of kin, H. 
T. Montgomery, father, Goodlett, Texas. 

MOOD, JULIUS A Captain 

Deceased. 26th Infantry. During the fighting 
of July 19-21, 1918, near Soissons, France, he volun- 
tarily exposed himself to fire repeatedly in order to 
get information and direct operations, and was kill- 
ed while leading a battalion to the attack. Next of 
kin, Mrs. W. R. Mood, mother, Summerton, S. C. 

MOODY, ROLF Captain 

Deceased. 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Beaurevoir, France, Octo- 
ber 7, 1918. Captain Moody was in command of 
his company on the left flank of the assaulting bat- 
talion, when withering machine-gun fire from an old 
factory building held up the advance of the entire 
left flank. Realizing the gravity of the situation, he 
took two squads and led them in an attack on the 
machine-gun positions over ground swept by ma- 
chine-gun and shell fire. After a personal encount- 
er in which he used his pistol and hand grenades, the 
machine guns were silenced. From there he started 
toward another machine-gun post, but was mortally 
wounded before reaching it, dying on the field. 
Next of kin, H. G. Moody, father. Box 201, Knox- 
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MOONEY, ROBERT A Private 

Company F, 322d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grimaucourt, France, No- 
vember 10, 1918. Private Mooney voluntarily re- 
turned through heavy artillery fire to a position for- 
merly held by his company and rescued a wounded 
man. Home address, Mrs. Ellen Mooney, mother, 
R. F. D. 2, Rockford. Ala. 

MOORE, CHARLES J Captain 

Deceased. 7th Regiment Engineers. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action on the Andon River, 
France. Captain Moore went forward under heavy 
artillery fire, reorganized his men who were in scat- 
tered units, after they had laid bridges across the 
Andon River. After being severely wounded, Cap- 
tain Moore gave instructions to his subordinates 
for carrying on the work. Next of kin, Mrs. Charles 
J. Moore, 2002 Whitis Avenue, Austin, Texas. 

MOORE. CLAYTON H Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 138th Infantry. Dur' 
ing the attack on Hilsenfirst, France, July 6, 1918, 
while carrying a wounded soldier through machine- 
gun fire to shelter, he was wounded, but by unusual 
pluck he brought his comrade to safety, and, realiz- 
ing the scarcity of stretchers, insisted on others be- 
ing carried to the rear and himself walking. Home 
address, Thomas D. Moore, uncle, 5925 Gate Bril- 
liants Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 

MOORE, EDWARD RUSSELL •. ■ • 

First Lieutenant 

Pilot, Air Service, 8th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
France, October 9, 1918. Lieutenant Moore, with 
First Lieutenant Gardner Philip Allen, observer, 
took advantage of a short period of fair weather 
during generally unfavorable atmospheric condi- 
tions to undertake a photographic mission behind 
the German lines. Accompanied by two protecting 
planes, they had just commenced their mission when 
they were attacked by eight enemy planes, which 
followed them throughout their course, firing at the 
photographic plane. Lieutenant Moore, pilot, with 
both firing vdres cut by bullets, a landing wire shot 
away, his elevators riddled with bullets, and both 
wings punctured, continued on his prescribed course, 
although it made him an easy target. Lieutenant 
Allen was thus enabled in the midst of the attack to 
take pictures of the exact territory assigned, and he 
made no attempt to protect the plane with his ma- 
chine guns. Displaying entire disregard of his per- 
sonal danger and steadfast devotion to duty, the 
two officers successfully accomplished their mission. 
Home address, E. D. Moore, father, 508 South 
Ninth Street, Columbia, Mo. 

MOORE, ELGIN J. . . Sergeant (First Class) 
Company C, 314th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Beauclair, 
France, November 4-11, 1918. From the 4th to the 
11th of November, while continually undei heavy 
shell fire. Sergeant Moore laid and maintained lines 
of communication within his area with utter disre- 
gard for his personal safety. Home address, Mrs. 
Carrie E. Moore, mother, Oshkosh, Nebr. 

MOORE, FRED F Captain 

355th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion north of FUrey, France, September 12, 1918. 
Wounded in the left shoulder early in the morning 
while in command of his company, he continued to 
lead and handle it during the entire day in an effi- 
cient and gallant manner under fire. He refused to 
take time to have his wound attended to until late 
that night after his command had intrenched under 
fire and was safe. Home address, Mrs. Carrie M. 
Moore, R. F. D. 2, Stewart, Minn. 



MOORE, FREDERICK P. Jr. . . . Captain 
Deceased. 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
1918. During an intense bombardment Captain 
Moore left shelter and exposed himself constantly 
in a wood swept by shell fire while encouraging and 
directing the movement of his company. He was 
killed by shell fire while on a personal reconnais- 
sance. Next of kin, Fred P. Moore, father, 21 South 
Euclid Avenue, Bellevue, Pa. 

MOORE, HAROLD C Sergeant 

Company C, 348th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Mont des Al- 
lieux, France, September 26, 1918. Although 
wounded by the same shell which mortally wounded 
his platoon commander, he went to his company for 
assistance, returned through a heavy shell fire, and 
helped to carry his commander to a place of safety. 
He did not report his own wound or receive medical 
attention until the officer had been cared for. Home 
address, Mrs. Eva Gerry Moore, wife. Box 262, Up- 
land, Calif. 

MOORE, JAMES D Corporal 

Company G, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 12, 
1918. With an automatic rifle team, he occupied a 
house in an advanced position west of Fismette on 
the night of August 12, the loss of which would have 
jeopardized his company's position and hindered 
the military operations then taking place. The en- 
emy shot a flare into the house, setting fire to it, but 
Corporal Moore and a companion, under machine- 
gun and sniper fire in a brilUantly lighted room, ex- 
tinguished the flames. Home address, Charles G. 
Moore, father, 2658 Peach Street, Erie, Pa. 

MOORE, JAMES H. Jr Corporal 

Company E, .307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
October 2, 1918. During an attack, when his pla- 
toon encountered enemy wire. Corporal Moore 
calmly went forward and alone proceeded to cut a 
passage through the wire. While performing this 
work, he was subjected to the fiercest fire of enemy 
machine guns and grenades, which wounded over 
half the platoon. He continued in this work unti 1 
he accomplished his purpose. Home address, Mrs. 
A. C. Moore, mother, Ridgway, Mont. 

MOORE, JOHN D. . . Private (First Class) 
U. S Ambulance Service with the French Army. 
S. S. U. 551. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Somme-Py, France, October 2-9, 1918. During 
this period Private Moore evacuated the wounded 
in an advance post under shell and sniper fire. On 
the nights of October 6 and 7, he drove an ambulance 
to points beyond the advanced posts to carry in the 
wounded, under inten.se shell and machine-gun fire. 
He also assisted the litter bearers in exposed posi- 
tions in carrying the wounded from the lines to the 
dressing station. Home address, William G. Moore, 
father, 257 Bangs Highway West, Haddonfield, N. J. 

MOORE, JOHN H. . . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. Company D, 3d Machine Gun Bat- 
talion. While courageously leading his section in 
the face of intense fire near Cutry, France, on July 
18, 1918, he was knocked down by a shell explosion, 
but continued his leadership as soon as he regained 
consciousness and personally reconnoitered the area 
in advance to find a less dangerous route. He suc- 
ceeded and thereby made it possible for his men to 
go forward, but he himself was killed in the under- 
taking. Next of kin, Mrs. S. L. Moore, mother, De 
Kalb, Texas. 

MOORE, RAYMOND N Sergeant 

Company B, 124th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, 



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France, October 10, 191S. Sergeant Moore led his 
section of two guns to the aid of an infantry com- 
pany. Failing in his attempt to establish an advan- 
tageous position, he alone took his gun 100 yards in 
advance of the line, exposed to violent machine-gun 
and artillery fire; and, setting it up, in an open field 
silenced the fire of enemy machine-gun snipers who 
had been inflicting heavy losses on our troops. 
Home address, D. W. Moore, father, Canton, 111. 

MOORE, WALLIS J Captain 

132d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
8, 1918 Captain Moore, although wounded by 
shrapnel, refused to go the rear, and proceeded to 
reorganize portions of three infantry platoons, 
whose officers had become casualties, thus protect- 
ing the right flank of the 141st Infantry. He went 
to the rear only after he had been severely gassed. 
Home address, Mrs. Marguerite Mathers Moore, 
wife, Austin, Texas. 

MOORE, WILLIAM B. . Second Lieutenant 
Company M, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. On 
June 6, 1918, he volunteered and took a truck load 
of ammunition and material into Bouresche, France, 
over a road swept by artillery and machine-gun fire, 
thereby relieving a critical situation. Home ad- 
dress, James Moore, father, 617 West 138th Street, 
New York City. 

MOORE, WILLIAM E Private 

Company D, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, November 
4, 1918. Private Moore displayed exceptional per- 
sonal bravery when, with one other soldier, he went 
to the assistance of a comrade, who had been attack- 
ed and wounded by a patrol of eight Germans, res- 
cued the wounded man and putting the enemy pa- 
trol to flight. Home address, Mrs. Icy Bell Moore, 
mother, Station A, Portsmouth, Ohio. 

MOOREFIELD, DICK Sergeant 

Company B, 55th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Jaulny, France, November 4, 
1918. While leading a patrol in front of our lines. 
Sergeant Moorefield and his patrol came under ma- 
chine-gun and rifle fire, and one of his men was se- 
verely wounded. He crawled forward with his pa- 
trol until within 20 paces of an enemy gun, when, 
upon raising his head slightly, he saw the German 
who was feeding the ammunition to the gun. He 
shot the man through the head with his rifle and 
wounded another. When the German gun nearest 
him jammed he captured it, and another one nearby, 
together with three prisoners. Sergeant Moore- 
field jumped into the emplacement, cleared the jam 
in the gun, and turned it on the enemy guns on the 
right, silencing them. He then sent his patrol and 
the prisoners back into our lines, covering their re- 
treat with one of the captured guns. Home address, 
Clarence Moorefield, Herndon, Ky. 

MOORELAND. THOMAS A. ... 

. Private (First Class) 
Company K, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Martin Revere, France, 
October 17, 1918. He volunteered to go forward 
with another soldier to attack a machine-gun em- 
placement which was holding up a part of our line. 
Advancing over open ground under heavy fire, 
these two men destroyed the enemy position, cap- 
turing three prisoners and allowing a resumption of 
the general advance. Home address, Sam M. 
Mooreland, father, 185 Young Street, Concord, 
N. C. 

MORAN, PATRICK J Private 

81st Company, 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. 
S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Passing 
from one gun to another, at all times exposing him- 
self to great danger, carrying ammunition and en- 



couraging his comrades. Private Moran showed 
great devotion to duty. When his company com- 
mander had become seriously wounded, he left his 
place of shelter and carried him to a first-aid station. 
Home address, Mrs. Catherine Moran, mother, 
Aberdeen, Wash. 

MORAN, RUSSELL Private 

Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Somme-Py, France, Oc- 
tober 4-5, 1918. During a violent enemy counter- 
barrage. Private Moran, with Private Harley S. Ed- 
wards, remained on duty for 14 hours repairing the 
telephone line from their battery position to the bat- 
talion post of command, 250 meters away. Within 
this period the wires were cut by shell fire more than 
20 times, but these two soldiers, displaying remark- 
able coolness and disregard of danger, promptly 
mended all breaks and maintained constant com- 
munication between the battalion and the battery 
commander. Next of kin, Mrs. Charles Moran, 
mother, 1321 Mary Street, Utica, N. Y. 

MOREHEAD, HERBERT . . . Sergeant 
Company D, 3d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Very. France, 
October 9, 1918. Sergeant Morehead led forward 
two reorganized squads of machine gunners during 
an intense shelling, in order to protect an open flank, 
on which a counter attack was imminent. Entirely 
exposed, he placed his guns in a most effective posi- 
tion, resisting until the enemy had been thrown 
back, although severely wounded in the combat. 
Home address, Mrs. Harriet Morehead, mother, 
Detroit, Mich. 

MORELAND. OSCAR E Corporal 

96th Company, 6th U. S. M. C. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, Oc- 
tober 3-5, 1918. Although Corporal Morel and was 
wounded he refused to go to the rear, but remained 
on duty throughout the two days' action, during 
which time he distinguished himself in grenade 
fighting at close range, organizing the flank of his 
company and holding it against three counter- 
attacks, and killing or capturing all the members of 
a hostile patrol. Home address, Maude Moreland, 
mother, General Delivery, Indianola, 111. 

MOREY, FRANK C Private 

Deceased. Company M, 357th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Foret Ven- 
cheres, France, September 13, 1918. As a battalion 
runner, he constantly exposed him.self during a six- 
hour bombardment to maintain liaison. After pass- 
ing repeatedly through the enemy barrage to deliver 
important mes.sages, he volunteered to accompany 
or lead a reconnaissance patrol to investigate enemy 
activities which he had noticed while on his mis- 
sions of liaison and obtained valuable information 
for his commander. Home address, Mrs. Stephen 
Morey, May, Okla. 

MORGAN, ERNEST Private 

Company I, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, France, Oc- 
tober 12, 1918. While his company was consolidat- 
ing its position. Private Morgan crept out in full 
view of the enemy and took up a position in a shell 
hole 50 yards from the enemy's lines. He remained 
there throughout the day without food or water and 
sniped at and killed ten of the enemy. His deadly 
aim kept down the observation from the German 
lines and enabled his company to carry on the work 
of consolidation. Home address, C. A. Morgan, fa- 
ther, 500 Wise Street, High Point, N. C. 

MORGAN, FRANCIS M. . . First Lieutenant 
353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion during the Argonne-Meuse offensive, Novem- 
ber 1-11, 1918. Although severely wounded, Lieut- 



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enant Morgan maintained command of two pla- 
toons throughout the offensive, personally leading 
patrols through enemy territory and breaking up 
enemy resistance on the flanks which were holding 
up the advance of his neighboring units. Home ad- 
dress, F. A. Morgan, father, Ravenswood, W. Va. 

MORGAN, GEORGE Private 

Battery C, 151st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Suippes, France, July 15, 
1918. While on duty as a runner, carrying a mes- 
sage to his battery. Private Morgan fell wounded 
before reaching his destination, but in spite of suffer- 
ing severe pain he crawled the remainder of the dis- 
tance on his hands and knees and delivered the mes- 
sage. Home address, C. H. Morgan, father, 938 
York Street, St. Paul, Minn. 

MORGAN, JOHN W Corporal 

Company D, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
tober 3, 1918. All of his superiors having been killed 
by a nest of machine guns. Corporal Morgan took 
command of his platoon and, in an extremely diffi- 
cult attack, wiped out a nest of five machine guns. 
Home address, W. E. Morgan, brother, 3807 De- 
coursey Avenue, Latonia, Ky. 

MORGAN, HANS E Private 

Company B, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sergy, France, August 1, 
1918. After all the other members of his automatic 
rifle squad had been wounded and evacuated and he 
himself wounded three times. Private Morgan re- 
mained at his post, operating his automatic rifle 
against a machine-gun nest until his supply of am- 
munition was exhausted. He then turned his rifle 
over to another squad before being evacuated. 
Home address, Hans C. Morgan, Axin, Mich. 

MORGAN, VERN A. . . . First Lieutenant 
355th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Beaufort, France, November 4, 1918. 
Although he was wounded early in the engagement 
by shrapnel. Lieutenant Morgan, after receiving 
first-aid treatment, immediately returned to his 
company and led it throughout the day. After tak- 
ing the town of Beaufort, he pushed on with his 
command to its objective through heavy artillery 
and machine-gun fire, 40 per cent of his company be- 
coming casualties. Home address, C. A. Morgan, 
father, 424 Harrison Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa. 

MORISON, JAMES H. S. . . First Lieutenant 
Medical Corps, attached 117th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near BeUicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. After being knocked 
unconscious into a shell hole, and although suffer- 
ing acutely from the shock. Lieutenant Morison re- 
joined his company and continued to care for the 
wounded in the open and under intense shell fire. 
His respirator having been blown away by the ex- 
ploding shell, this mission was rendered much more 
precarious by enemy gas shells. He remained at 
his first-aid station through an intense barrage which 
killed several of the stretcher bearers and helpers at 
this point, evacuating the wounded with great ra- 
pidity until he was severely wounded and forced to 
be evacuated. Home address, Mrs. Lucile Morison, 
wife, Cumberland Gap, Tenn. 

MORITZ, MAX F Sergeant 

Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mont St. Pere, France, July 
22, 1918. After his platoon had captured a German 
field piece in the woods near Mont St. Pere and re- 
turned to the town. Sergeant Moritz voluntarily re- 
mained behind with a wounded comrade, in a woods 
infested by enemy snipers, and after nightfall 
brought the wounded man to a place of safety. 
Home address, Mrs. Minnie Moritz, mother, 416 
Vine Street. Camden, N. J. 



MORNINGSTAR, LEROY . . . Sergeant 
Medical Department, 23d Infantry. Sick, gassed, 
and stunned by shells, he remained at his post on 
duty under heavy fire and bravely assisted in the 
succoring of soldiers who had been injured, near 
Vaux, France, July 1, 1918. Home address, Mrs. 
Elsie Mondorff, sister, 502 Wood Street, St. Peters- 
burg, Fla. 

MORPHEW, JOHN E Sergeant 

Company C, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the offensive against the St. 
Mihiel salient, France, September 12, 1918. This 
soldier showed utter fearlessness and bravery of a 
high order throughout the drive. He took two ma- 
chine-gun nests single-handed, in both cases killing 
the gunners and taking the other members of the 
crews prisoners. He took 35 prisoners during the 
first day, entering dugouts alone and disarming the 
occupants. Home address, James A. Morphew. 
Trousdale. Okla. 

MORRIS, EDW. M. . . Second Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 
30, 1918. Unable to complete a photographic mis- 
sion, owing to motor trouble. Lieutenant Morris, 
with his observer, made a reconnaissance behind the 
German lines. They dispersed a battalion of enemy 
troops, and although twice attacked by enemy pa- 
trols, drove them off and each case brought down 
one enemy plane. They remained in the air until 
their motor failed completely. Home address, Mrs. 
Rose Morris, 109 West 129th Street, New York 
City. 

MORRIS, EFFINGHAM B. Jr. . . Major 

313th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Montfaucon, France, September 27, 1918. 
Leading his battalion in attack. Major Morris, then 
a captain, was painfully wounded in the leg, but 
continued in command during the four days' action 
that followed. By his persistence in remaining de- 
spite his severe wound, Major Morris set an ex- 
ample which contributed largely to the success of 
the operations. Home address, Mrs. JuUa P. Mor- 
ris, wife, 225 South Eighth Street, Philadelphia. Pa. 

MORRIS, HARLAND D Sergeant 

Company H, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 15, 
1918. Advancing under intense artillery and ma- 
chine-gun fire. Sergeant Morris displayed marked 
coolness and disregard of danger in personally clear- 
ing the right flank of his company of dangerous 
snipers. In so doing he was severely wounded but 
he nevertheless reorganized his detachment and held 
the position. Home address, O. P. Morris, Sulphur 
Springs, Indiana. 

MORRIS, HUBERT C Sergeant 

Company H, 61st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Dun-sur-Meuse, France, No- 
vember 5, 1918. Advancing alone. Sergeant Morris 
attacked a machine-gun nest, capturing the entire 
crew, and preventing surprise fire on an exposed 
flank of his company. Home address, Mrs. Grace 
Morris, wife. 111 Viana Street, Anna, 111. 

MORRIS, JOHN P Corporal 

Company H, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Les Grands Bois Chateau de 
Diable, France, August 10, 1918. After his organ- 
ization had been compelled to retire in the face of a 
strong enemy attack, he made a reconnaissance of 
the bed of the Vesle River, and, wading through 
water shoulder deep, under heavy machine-gun fire, 
made five trips, carrying wounded from the north 
bank to a dressing station south of the river. Home 
address. E. C. Morris, father, 3121 Powelton 
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MORRIS, THOMAS H. . Private (First Class) 
316th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Montfaucon, France, September 30, 1918. 
Although severely wounded in the thigh, Private 
Morris continued to carry messages from the line to 
battalion headquarters, exposed at all times to terri- 
fic machine-gun fire. Home address, Craddoe T. 
Morris, father, 306 School Street, Scranton, Pa. 

MORRIS, WILLIAM H. H Major 

360th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Villers-devant Dun, France, November 1, 
1918. During darkness, he led his battalion in an 
attack under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. 
Upon reaching a hill, he exposed himself to heavy 
fire to reconnoiter personally the enemy position 
and then, although wounded by a machine-gun bul- 
let, heroically led his battalion in their advance, re- 
fusing to be evacuated, inspiring his men by his per- 
sonal courage. Home address, Mrs. William H. H. 
Morris, 314 West Duval Street, Germantown, Phila- 
delphia, Pa. 

MORRISON, HUGH J. V Private 

Company K, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Private Morrison, with three other 
soldiers, went out into an open field under heavy 
shell and machine-gun fire and succeeded in carry- 
ing back to our lines four seriously wounded men. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary Morrison, mother, 6 
Glenwood Avenue, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 

MORRISON, JESSE S Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 142d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Attigny, France, 
October 14, 1918. Sergeant Morrison drove a mo- 
torcycle through intense artillery fire and assisted in 
the rescue of a wounded soldier under machine-gun 
fire, driving back with him under intense bombard- 
ment to the dressing station. Home address, A. D. 
Morrison, father, Moody, Texas. 

MORRISON, JOHN . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 322d Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near MoUeville Farm, 
France, October 14-15, 1918. As liaison officer be- 
tween the infantry and artillery he exemplified in 
the highest degree the spirit of bravery, devotion to 
duty and self-sacrifice. He crawled beyond the 
front line in the face of intense machine-gun and ar- 
tillery fire, with a telephone strapped on his back, in 
order to direct the preparatory fire of the artillery. 
On the following day he accompanied the advance 
infantry battalion in the attack, and under the most 
difficult circumstances established and maintained 
liaison with the artillery. In the faithful perfor- 
mance of these duties this gallant officer lost his life. 
Next of kin, Harley J. Morrison, father, 3495 
Brookline Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

MORRISON, JULIAN K. . Second Lieutenant 
Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion in the Bois Quart de Reserve, France, Septem- 
ber 12, 1918. Preceding his tanks on foot. Lieuten- 
ant Morrison captured a machine-gun nest. Though 
he was twice wounded, he continued in action for 
two days thereafter. For the following act of ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Very, France, 

September 28, 1918, Lieutenant Morrison is 
awarded an Oak-Leaf Cluster, to be worn with 
the distinguished-service cross: During the at- 
tack on Charpentry and theBois de Montrebeau, 
he led a platoon of five tanks, directing his tanks 
on foot, 400 yards in advance of infantry, under 
intense fire. Three of his tanks were put out of 

action by artillery fire, but he continued in action 
with the remaining two until dark, when he direct- 
ed the work of rescuing the crews. Home address, 
A. J. Salley, 247 East Broad Street, Statesville, 
N. C. 



MORRISON, LYMAN N Private 

Company A, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 3, 
1918. He displayed marked bravery in repeatedly 
carrying messages to the front lines over terrain 
swept by intense artillery and machine-gun fire. 
Still under heavy fire, he assisted wounded soldiers 
he found in exposed positions. His heroism was an 
in.spiration to tho.«e near him. Home address, Sam- 
uel A. Morrison, father, 410 Mill Street, Kalamazoo, 
Mich. 

MORRISON. OTHO K. . . First Lieutenant 
60th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Cunel, France, October 15, 1918; and at 
Juvigny, France, November 10, 1918. Lieutenant 
Morrison displayed exceptional courage and leader- 
ship when, being cut off by the enemy with his bat- 
talion command and a small detachment from bat- 
talion headquarters, he led patrols and drove off 
enemy machine-gunners who had infiltrated to with- 
in striking distance of the group. On November 10, 
he led his cornpany against the fortified heights of 
Juvigny, driving back the enemy for more than a 
kilometer. Home address, Mrs. Fannie J. Morri- 
son, mother, Gatesville, Texas. 

MORRISSEY, EDWARD P. . . . Private 
Company C, 302d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bazoches, France, August 25- 
26, 1918. Private Morrissey and another soldier 
had become separated from their detachment and 
were forced to take shelter for five and a half days. 
He rescued a wounded soldier from exposure to ma- 
chine-gun and shell fire and later attacked a ma- 
chine-gun nest in his direct front. In the attack he 
killed two of the enemy with hand grenades, and 
subsequently returned to our lines, assisting the 
wounded comrade to safety. Home address, John 
P. Morrissey, father, 41 Greenwood Place, Buffalo, 
N. Y. 

MORROW, HOWARD H. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company F, 115th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bois de Consen- 
voye, France, October 8, 1918. Going forward 
from his own lines through terrific machine-gun and 
artillery fire. Private Morrow rescued and brought 
to safety a wounded comrade. In the action of the 
next few days he was so severely wounded that he 
died shortly afterwards. Next of kin. Miss Theresa 
Morrow sister, Washington, D. C. 

MORROW, WILLIAM M Colonel 

7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion at Claire Chenes, north of Montfaucon, France, 
October 20-21, 1918. On October 20, 1918, when 
the Claire Chense had been taken by the troops of 
his command and a hostile counterattack had forced 
them back over the ground gained in the morning's 
fighting. Colonel Morrow at once took personal 
command of the battalion engaged in the operations, 
reorganized it, and with distinguished gallantry and 
inspiring example led his men to a victorious count- 
erattack, drove the enemy from the woods, secured 
its possession, and consolidated it. On October 21 
he again displayed the same qualities of leadership 
and personal gallantry in the successful assault on 
Hill No. 299. Home address, Mrs. William M. Mor- 
row, wife. Box 38, Algonac, Mich. 

MORSE, GUY E. . . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. Observer, 135th Aero Squadron. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near VUcey-sur- 
Trey, France, September 12, 1918. Lieutenant 
Morse, with First Lieutenant Wilbur C. Sutter, pi- 
lot, fearlessly volunteered for the perilous mission 
of locating the enemy's advance unit in the rear of 
the Hindenburg line. Disregarding the hail of ma- 
chine-gun fire and bursting of antiaircraft shells, 
they invaded the enemy's territory at low altitude 
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staff information of the greatest importance. These 
two gallant officers at once returned to the lines and 
undertook another reconnaissance mission, from 
which they failed to return |. Lieutenant Morse's 
body was found and buried by an artillery unit. 
Next of kin, Ernest Morse, father, 4328 Harrison 
Street, Kansas City, Mo. 

MORTON, LAWRENCE A. .... 

.Private (First Class) 
Company H, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Les Evaux, France, July 10, 
1918. After being badly wounded, Private Morton 
continued to perform his duties as runner at a relay 
post on the front line under heavy machine-gun fire. 
Home address, Mrs. Salina Morton, mother, 312 
Magee Street, Jeanette, Pa. 

MOSELEY, JAMES A. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Suippe, France, July 15, 
1918. When two others had failed, one killed and 
the other wounded. Lieutenant Moseley left his 
shelter during a most intense enemy artillery bom- 
bardment, searched for and located a wounded cor- 
poral of his platoon, bringing him a distance of more 
than 400 yards to safety. Next of kin, Mrs. Anna 
Moseley, mother, 56 Douglas Road, Glen Ridge, 
N.J. 

MOSES, ELLISON Private 

Company C, 371st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, September 
30, 1918. After his company had been forced to 
withdraw from an advanced position, under severe 
machine-gun and artillery fire, this soldier went for- 
ward and rescued wounded soldiers, working per- 
sistently until all of them had been carried to shel- 
ter. Home address, Susan Davis, sister, Box 10, R. 
F. D. 1, Mayesville, S. C. 

MOSHER. HENRY E Captain 

Deceased. 28th Infantry. During a heavy bom- 
bardment near Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918, he 
displayed heroic conduct and utter disregard of his 
own safety while successfully directing the consoli- 
dation and defense of the position taken by his com- 
mand. After succeeding in the accomplishment of 
his task he was struck by enemy fire and killed. 
Next of kin. Stiles B. Mosher, father, 54 West Mo- 
sher Street, Falconer, N. Y. 

MOSKOWITZ, DANIEL .... Private 
Company F, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
28, 1918. Private Moskowitz exhibited exceptional 
bravery by leaving shelter and going out into an 
open field under heavy machine-gun and shell fire 
to rescue wounded soldiers. Home address, Her- 
man Moskowitz, father, New York City. 

MOSLEY, GAINES Captain 

5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
4, 1918. As commander of an assault company. 
Captain Mos'ey displayed exceptional courage in 
carrying his line forward during a heavy artillery 
and machine-gun barrage. Home address, Mrs. 
Hayes Weeks, sister, Aiken, S. C. 

MOSS, THOMAS M Private 

Company I, 324th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in Bois de Manheulles, France, 
November 9, 1918. With utter disrepard for per- 
sonal safety. Private Moss went forward under in- 
tense machine-gun fire to rescue an officer who had 
been mortally wounded. Home address, William 
W. Moss, United States Post-Office, Gneiss, N. C. 

MOTLEY, FRANK L Corporal 

Company M, 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 



heroism in action near Apremont, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. When the enemy was counter-attack- 
ing, having succeeded in planting machine-guns be- 
hind a smoke screen, he advanced with utter disre- 
gard of personal danger and jumped into an enemy 
machine-gun nest where there were about 15 Ger- 
mans. Single-handed, he killed the gunner and 
loader, and engaged the remainder of the Germans 
until he received help from his platoon. Home ad- 
dress, William B. Mitchell, uncle, in care of Meuller- 
Keller Candy Company, St. Joseph, Mo. 

MOTLEY, ROBERT E. . . First Lieutenant 
Dental Corps, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry. France, 
July 31-August 7, near Verdun, France, October 14- 
16, 1918. Realizing the need of medical attention 
at the front. Lieutenant Motley went beyond the 
scope of his duties as dentist by advancing with the 
infantry and establishing and maintaining dressing 
station with the leading elements of his command. 
For seven days, from July 31 to August 7, he safely 
evacuated many patients by his prompt and fear- 
less action. He again volunteered and went for- 
ward in the attack of October 14-16, and on the lat- 
ter date, carried a message back to the supply offi- 
cer, requesting food for the men. Although wound- 
ed and badly gassed, he accomplished his mission, 
refusing evacuation until the food was started for 
the lines. Home address. Dr. E. G. Motley, bro- 
ther, Verden, 111. 

MOTTERN, VIRGIL C. . Sergeant (First Class) 
Deceased. Company C, 105th Field Signal Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Mazingheim, France, October 19, 1918. Sergeant 
Mottern lost his life while personally laying a tele- 
phone line over exceedingly dangerous ground, un- 
der continuous artillery fire which had caused a 
great loss among the runners. He attempted the 
laying of this line in order to give his men a rest in 
a place of safety. Next of kin, George C. Mottern, 
father, Jonesboro, Tean. 

MOUNTS, WAYNE D Private 

Company D, 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Breuilles, 
France, November 4, 1918. Although suffering 
painfully from a severe shoulder wound. Private 
Mounts refused to reveal his condition, but courage- 
ously remained on duty until the termination of 
hostilities seven days later. Home address, Mahaon 
Mounts, father, Lindsay, W. Va. 

MOYER, RALPH Private 

Company F, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
September 12, 1918. Although painfully wounded 
while cutting wires under terrific shell fire. Private 
Moyer refused to be evacuated and continued at his 
work until a lane had been opened and his platoon 
had passed through. He then joined his platoon and 
engaged in the battle until he became so weak from 
his wounds that he had to be sent to the rear. 
Home address, Amos A. Moyer, father, Route 25, 
Valencia. Kans. 

MOYNAHAN, TIMOTHY J. . . . Major 
146th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cierges, France, September 28-30, 1918. 
Displaying remarkable personal courage and lead- 
ership. Major Moynahan personally led his battal- 
ion without support. On either flank, through ter- 
rific artillery bombardment, in the face of direct 
machine-gun fire and enfilading fire from one-pound- 
er guns on the right, capturing his objective on the 
ridge east of Cierges and repelling four hostile count- 
erattacks. Home address, P. A. Moynahan, bro- 
ther, 249 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 



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MOYSE, HERMAN . . . First Lieutenant 
125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
France, July 31, 1918. After advancing through 
five stages of artillery barrage and machine-gun fire, 
he led a patrol of five men forward to capture two 
machine guns which were endangering the success 
of the operation. Although seriously wounded in 
the chest and foot by machine-gun fire, he would 
not consent to being taken to the rear until the guns 
had been captured. Home address, Simon Moyse, 
father, 805 Main Street, Baton Rouge, La. 

MUDGE, JOSIAH B. Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Frapelle, France, August 17, 1918. He 
displayed notable courage and determination by 
leading his company to its objective through a 
heavy enemy barrage of high-explosive gas shells. 
Although gassed and wounded in the leg by a shell 
fragment, he remained in command of his company 
until it was relieved. Home address, Mrs. Josiah 
B. Mudge, mother, 922 Bertrand Street, Manhat- 
tan, Kans. 

MUDGETT, BRYAN . . Second Lieutenant 
357th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Mihiel, France, September 12-13, 1918. 
On several occasions during the advance of Septem- 
ber 12, Lieutenant Mudgett out-maneuvered enemy 
machine guns, capturing both guns and crew. On 
the night of September 12-13, he led a patrol of two 
squads through the German lines, advancing over 
1,000 yards to the front of the line of resistance, cap- 
tured a German battery, one non-commissioned 
officer, and seven men. He then fought his way- 
back through the enemy's lines, losing but one pri- 
soner before meeting the advancing American 
troops. Home address, Mrs. Bryan Mudgett, wife, 
Carlsbad, N. Mex. 

MUELLER, JOSEPH Jr. . Private (First Class) 
Company F, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Jametz, France, November 
10-11, 1918. Private Mueller, a runner, successfully 
maintained Liaison between his company, which 
formed the liaison group with another division, and 
regimental headquarters, promptly carrjdng numer- 
ous messages across an area under heavy fire. 
Home address, Joseph MeuUer, father, 1029 Wal- 
nut Street, Milwaukee, Wis. 

MUHLENBERG, FREDERICK A. . Captain 
314th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Nantillois, France, September 26-30, 1918. 
As regimental adjutant he displayed the utmost dis- 
regard for personal danger in assisting his regimen- 
tal commander in maintaining liaison with the front 
lines. After being painfully wounded and gassed by 
a bursting gas shell, this officer refused to be evacu- 
ated, but remained on duty, carrying orders to the 
front line and bringing back valuable information, 
until he was ordered to the rear. Home address, 
Mrs. Elizabeth Y. Muhlenberg, wife, 244 West Col- 
fax Avenue, Denver, Colo. 

MULHALL, HENRY T Sergeant 

Company G, 23rd Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, 
October 3-9, 1918. Sergeant Mulhall led his platoon 
against a machine-gun nest and continued to his ob- 
jective after being wounded. He was instrumental 
in capturing three prisoners and one machine gun. 
Home address, Mary Mulhall, 762 Alter Street, 
Hazleton, Pa. 

MULLEN, ROGERS H. . . First Lieutenant 
6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Romagne, France, October 14, 1918, and 
near Fontaines, France, November 7, 1918. Lieut- 
enant Mullen, on October 14, under heavy machine- 



gun and artillery fire, personally led an attack on 
enemy machine-gun nests, capturing three machine- 
guns, and numerous prisoners. On November 7 he 
attacked and captured an enemy machine-gun nest 
which was holding up the advance of his company, 
taking machine guns and 16 prisoners. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Roger J. Mullen, mother, 2017 East 
Seventy-second Street, Chicago, lU. 

MULLIGAN, JAMES J Private 

Company I, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois De Ormont, France, Oc- 
tober 12, 1918. Private Mulligan volunteered to 
carry a message from the firing line to the rear over 
a route commonly known as the "Valley of Death," 
under heavy machine-gun and shell fire. During 
the journey, he was severely wounded in the thigh 
and leg, but delivered his message. Instead of wait- 
ing for treatment, Private Mulligan hopped and 
crawled back to the firing line with his answer. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary A. Mulligan, 109 North 
Terrace Avenue, Mount Vernon, N. Y. 

MULLIN, RAY H Sergeant 

Machine Gun Company, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, 
France, July 15, 1918. After his gun crew had been 
bombed out of the emplacement by the enemy com- 
ing from the rear. Sergeant Mullin continued with 
the aid of one man, to fire his gun, even after his 
hand had been wholly shot off. Home address, J. 
Mullin, father. Peoples, Ky. 

MULLINS, SAM Private 

Deceased. Company H, 119th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. When certain units of 
his company were halted by heavy enemy fire, he 
was sent to them successively and, displaying mark- 
ed personal bravery and leadership, carried them 
forward under heavy fire. He led two squads for- 
ward under heavy fire and flanked a machine-gun 
emplacement, which had blocked his company's ad- 
vance. In this undertaking, he was mortally 
wounded. Next of kin, Jim W. Mullins, father, To- 
go, Miss. 

MULTER, WALTON L Private 

Company B, 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. 
M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
Etienne, France, October 5, 1918. He voluntarily 
went forward for a distance of 800 meters under 
heavy shell fire and rescued a wounded soldier who 
had been left there the night before when the ad- 
vance patrols had been withdrawn. Home address, 
William Multer, father, Kingston, Pa. 

MUNCASTER, JOHN H Major 

11th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Cune, France, October, 1918. After the 
loss of all his company commanders. Major Mun- 
caster advanced at the head of his battalion, lead- 
ing the men from a very disadvantageous position 
to the capture of a nearby hill held by the enemy. 
In the counterattack which followed he not only, 
commanded the men of his battalion personally 
but assisted in the defense of the position. Home 
address, Mrs. John H. Muncaster, wife, Florence, 
S. C. 

MUNROE, GEORGE Private 

Deceased Company K, 104th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau- 
Thierry, France, July 20-23. 1918. Private Mun- 
roe, acting as a runner, carried messages through 
heavy artillery fire with absolute fearlessness until 
killed. Next of kin, George Searles, friend, 93 West 
Street, East Hampton, Mass. 

MUNRO, GEORGE N Captain 

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Police. For extraordinary heioisni in action near 
Cunel, France, October 15, 1918 Organizing a 
company of men who had become separated from 
their own organizations. Captain Munro led them 
with exceptional skill and bravery in an attack, 
materially aiding in the advance In the course of 
the assault this officer was killed by machine-gun 
fire. Next of kin, Mrs. George N. Munro, wife, 
Buena Vista, Ga. 

MUNROE, WILLIAM A Sergeant 

Medical Department, 125th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, 
July 28 to August 2, 1918. Sergeant Munroe volun- 
tarily left his aid station and went to the field of ac- 
tion to deliver first aid to men in the most advanced 
positions. He tended the wounded under the most 
intense machine-gun and shell fire, and successfully 
carried a large number to places of comparative 
safety. His courage and cheerfulness under such 
hazardous circumstances did much to keep up the 
spirits of both the wounded whom he served and the 
men fighting in that vicinity. Home address, Mrs. 
Eva Munroe, wife, Saginaw, Mich. 

MURDOCH, ROBERT H. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Medical Corps, 47th Infantry. For 
repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action at 
Sergy, France, July 29-.31, 1918; and at St. Thibaut, 
France, August 6-12, 1918. Accompanying his bat- 
talion in the attack on Sergy, Lieutenant Murdoch 
advanced for more than a mile under heavy shell 
fire, and as soon as the southern half of the town had 
been taken he established his dressing station, 
maintaining it during the three days of fighting un- 
der constant and severe bombardment. When his 
battalion went into action at St. Thibaut this faith- 
ful officer again displayed heroic devotion to duty by 
working in his dressing station under the most try- 
ing conditions for six days while the town was bom- 
barded with gas and high- explosive shells. Next of 
kin, Mrs. N. Ophelia Murdoch, 17 West South 
Street. Wilkes-Barre. Pa. 

MURNANE. STANLEY T. . . . Private 
Company D, Seventh Engineers. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Brieulles, France, No- 
vember 4-5, 1918. When three of the boats support- 
ing a pontoon bridge across the Meuse River were 
destroyed by artillery fire. Private Murnane volun- 
tarily waded into the stream under heavy artillery 
and machine-gun fire and held up the deck of the 
bridge until new boats were launched and placed in- 
to position. Home address, Mrs. Mary Murnane, 
mother, 2228 Marie Avenue, St. Paul, Minn. 

MURPHY, ALBERT R Private 

Medical Department, 111th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Fismes and Fis- 
mette. France, August 10-13, 1918. He volunteered 
to rescue five wounded men who had become de- 
tached from their company and were unable to re- 
join it because of their injuries. By fearlessly pass- 
ing back and forth through enemy fire he succeeded 
in this undertaking. Home address, Joseph Mur- 
phy, father, 1266 South Twenty-third Street, Phila- 
delphia, Pa. 

MURPHY. EDWARD F Corporal 

Company D, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 16, 
1918. When his platoon was nearly surrounded by 
a superior force of the enemy. Corporal Murphy 
held off the enemy by his rifle fire until his comrades 
could withdraw, he himself being severely wounded 
while covering their retreat. Home address. Ed- 
ward F. Murphy, father, 8 Fairmont Street, Fitch- 
burg, Mass. 

MURPHY, JAMES A Sergeant 

Company B, 26th Infantry. With his patrol lead- 



er he cut and crawled through 12 strands of wire in 
front of an enemy listening post, and with coolness 
and nerve killed one of the sentinels who was firing 
at the patrol leader. Home address, Mrs. Isabella 
Murphy, mother. Box 561, Sault St. Marie, Mich. 

MURPHY. JAMES J Corporal 

Company K, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Forest of Argonne, France, 
October 4, 1918. On October 4. while his company 
with two battalions of the 308th Infantry were sur- 
rounded by the enemy in the Forest of Argonne, 
Corporal Murphy rushed through a severe mnchine- 
gun and shell fire for a distance of 75 yards and car- 
ried a severely wounded comrade to a place of safe- 
ty Home address, William Murphy, brother, 58 
Hull Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

MURPHY, JOHN D. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
26th Division. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Epieds, France, July 22, 1918. Lieutenant 
Colonel (then major) Murphy led a small daylight 
patrol to reconnoiter the enemy's outpost line En- 
countering machine-gun fire, he sheltered his patrol 
and alone went forward in the face of continuous 
fire, to reconnoiter the town of Epieds. Assuring 
himself of the strength of the enemy, he returned 
over the same route, reporting to his brigade head- 
quarters with information of the greatest value. 
Home address, Daniel J. Murphy, father, 4 Grove 
Street, Natick, Mass. 

MURPHY, JOHN H. . . . First Lieutenant 
356th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Fuilly, France, November 10 and 11, 1918. 
Lieutenant Murphy and four soldiers flanked a ma- 
chine-gun nest of three guns, only to be fired on 
directly at 30 yards. Charging the guns they met 
hand-to-hand resistance, but repulsed the enemy, 
capturing the guns. Lieutenant Murphy was 
wounded twice, and three of his men were killed. 
Home address, M. J. Murphy, father, Gordon Court 
Apartments, Detroit, Mich. 

MURPHY, JOHN J. . . Private (First Class) 
Battery F, 148th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Nantillnis, France, Oc- 
tober 31, 1918. Private Murphy displayed a re- 
markable example of heroism by carrying two 
wounded men from the gun pit after being seriously 
wounded himself when a German shell exploded 
within a few feet of the piece which was being load- 
ed, setting fire to several boxes of powder and to the 
camouflage covering of the pit. After carrying the 
wounded men to safety, he returned to the pit, clos- 
ed the breech of the piece, verified its laying, and 
fired it, preventing what probably would have been 
a very serious explosion. He was quickly carried to 
the aid station, where it was found that he had suff- 
ered serious burns from the terrific heat, besides be- 
ing wounded in several places bv shell fragments. 
Home address, Mrs. Ben MoGrath, Harris Villa, 
Fritzington, England. 

MURPHY, MICHAEL 3 Private 

Company B, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism ii action cast of Ronssov, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. During the operations against the 
Hindenburg line he left shelter, went forward under 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and succeeded in 
rescuing a wounded soldier, thereby exhibiting 
great bravery and gallantry. In performing this 
act he was wounded. Home address, Mrs. Ellen 
Murphy, mother, 138 Congress Street, Cohoes, 
N Y 

MURPHY, ROY E Sergeant 

Battery A, 150th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Somerance, France, 
November 1, 1918. When the powder dump near 
his gun was blown up by enemy fire and the fuse 
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personal danger from an explosion, went into the 
fire, extinguishing it. He thereby saved his gun 
from becoming unserviceable and kept it in action. 
Home address, Mrs. Eliza J. Murphy, mother, 622 
"S" Street, Bedford, Ind. 

MURPHY, THOMAS W Sergeant 

Company I, 64th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, No- 
vember 1, 1918. Sergeant Murphy went forward to 
the aid of a wounded comrade, who was lying about 
125 feet in front of the enemy's firing line. Under 
direct fire of rifles, machine guns and artillery, he 
applied first aid and took the man back into our 
trenches to a place of safety. Home address, Mrs. 
Thomas F. Murphy, mother, 246 County Street, 
New Haven, Conn. 

MURPHY, WILLIAM Private (First Class) 

Machine Gun Company, 165th Infnntry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur- 
F6re, France, July 29, 1918, and in subsequent oper- 
ations. As a company runner he repeatedly crossed 
open ground swept by rifle and machine-gun fire. 
He volunteered to carry messages out of turn, and 
though longer and safer routes were often available, 
he chose the shortest, exposing himself continually 
to expedite the delivery of important messages. 
He displayed equal bravery in subsequent opera- 
tions. When his platoon leader was mortally 
wounded he organized a carrying party to take the 
officer back to tne dressing station through heavy 
shell fire. Home address, Mrs. .Johanna Murphy, 
mother, 82 East End Avenue, New York City. 

MURPHY, WILLIAM M Private 

Decea.sed. Company H, 115th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 8, 1918. In the Bois de Consen- 
voye, east of the Meuse, Private Murphy, when his 
platoon was stopped, voluntarily advanced in the 
face of direct machine-gun fire, and was killed His 
gallant conduct was a great inspiration to his com- 
rades, who, following his example, captured the ma- 
chine-gun nest, approximately 100 prisoners, and 
several machine guns. Next of kin. Airs. E. Schwei- 
ger, 510 South Castle Street, Baltimore, Md. 

MURRAY, CHARLES I. . . First Lieutenant 
Company F, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. He dis- 
played conspicuous bravery and efficiency during 
the advance upon Bouresches, France, on the night 
of June 6, 1918. Having been shot through both 
arms by machine-gun fire and being no longer able 
to advance, he refused assistance and walked to the 
rear alone. Home address, Mrs. Sarah R. Murray, 
3241 Washington Street, San Francisco, Calif. 

MURRAY, CROMWELL E. . First Lieutenant 
Company B, 3rd Machine Gun BattaUon. 
Throughout the five days of battle, near Soissons, 
France, July 18-22, 1918, his conduct was marked 
by exceptional initiative and bravery. He organ- 
ized infantry and machine-gun units and voluntar- 
ily led them in successful attacks against machine- 
gun nests. Home address, Columbia, S. C. 

MURRAY, ROBINSON .... Captain 
38th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. On July 15 
Captain Murray alone attacked an enemy obser- 
vation post held by ten of the enemy. He later or- 
ganized a detachment of scattered men, and filled a 
gap in our lines. Home address, G. H. Murray, fa- 
ther, 218 Union Avenue, Framingham Center, Mass. 

MURRAY. WILFRED L Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 6th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Fleville, 
France, October 6, 1918. Corporal Murray volun- 
tarily went forward and made his way to the enemy 



front lines to locate hostile artillery firing at short 
range on our batteries. While on this mission he 
rescued a wounded comrade and carried him to 
safety. Home address, Mrs. Ellen Murray, mo- 
ther, Warren, 111. 

MURRIAN. JOHN H. . . First Lieutenant 
117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. 
Lieutenant Murrian, acting as regimental intelli- 
gence officei, went out with another officer and nine 
soldiers to establish an advance outpost. Near the 
front line they were caught in a German barrage; 
both officers were wounded, two soldiers killed and 
four wounded. As soon as he regained conscious- 
ness Lieutenant Murrian gave first aid to the other 
wounded, and then proceeded with a sergeant to 
establish the advance post and communication by 
telephone with the regimental post of command. 
Home address, Mrs. John H. Murrian, R. F. D. 6, 
Ross Place, Knoxville, Tenn. 

MUSE, EZRA M Sergeant 

Company B, 7th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Chateau-Thierry, 
France, May 31 to June 4, 1918. While command- 
ing a machine-gun in a building which had been 
struck three times, he remained at his post, though 
told he might leave, because he had a better field of 
fire from this building tan could be obtained else- 
where. Home address, Mrs. E. M. Muse, wife. New 
Brockland, S. C. 

MUSKOWITZ, HERMAN . Private (First Class) 
Companv C, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Talma Hill, France, October 
17-21, 1918. As a runner. Private Muskowitz dis- 
played exceptional courage and devotion to duty in 
frequently volunteering and carrying messages 
through dangerous zones, in addition to his regular 
duties. Though lame, as the result of an accident, 
he carried a number of messages through a heavy 
barrage until he was severely wounded by a burst- 
ing shell. Home address, Moses Lorber, 2 Avenue 
D, New York City. 

MUTIE, ELI Private 

Deceased. Company K, 166th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Sedan, France, 
November 7, 1918. Private Mutie was a member 
of a patrol sent out to silence machine-gun nests 
which were holding up the battalion's advance. 
When the ofiicer leading the patrol fell, mortally 
wounded, this soldier attempted to go to the oflScer's 
assistance, despite heavy fire from machine-guns 
only 100 yards away, and was himself killed. Next 
of kin, Stella Muskinjo, cousin, Cleveland, Ohio. 

MYERS, CHARLES W. . . First Lieutenant 
Medical Reserve Corps. At Vaux, July 1, 1918, 
established under heavy shell fire an advance dress- 
ing station for the treatment and evacuation of 
men wounded in the first waves of the assault. 
Home address, G. W. Myers, father, Marysville, Pa. 

MYERS, DEMARR E Private 

82d Company, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bayonville, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Exposing himself to enemy fire, Pri- 
vate Myers, with another soldier, courageously ad- 
vanced ahead of their platoon and captured five 
machine guns and 14 prisoners. Home address, 
William A. Myers, Steubenville, Ohio. 

MYERS, IRWIN Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 122d Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
France, October 30, 1918. Facing heavy machine- 
gun and artillery fire, he crawled beyond the in- 
fantry front lines to a crest overlooking the enemy 
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a panoramic sketch of hostile positions, which prov- 
ed of great value in directing our artillery fire. 
Home address, Sidney Myers, brother, Junction 
City, Kans. 

MYERS, LOUIS W Corporal 

Company D, 8th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Le Rocq, 
France, July 14-15, 1918. He repeatedly exposed 
himself to the terrific enemy shell fire in carrying 
messages and rendering first aid to the wounded. 
Home address, Mrs. M. S. Dyer, mother, 2318 
Lee Avenue, North Fort Worth, Texas. 

MYERS, OSCAR. B. . . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, 147th Aero Squadron. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Cierges, France, Sep- 
tember 28, 1918. Sent on a particuarly hazardous 
mission, he harrassed and routed enemy troops. 
Lieutenant Myers then climbed higher to look for 
German planes. With two other officers he en- 
countered nine Fokkers protecting a reconnaissance 
inachine, flying in one of the most effective forma- 
tions used by the enemy. Out-maneuvering the 
hostile planes, the three officers succeeded in rout- 
ing them. After a quick turn Lieutenant Myers 
dived at the reconnaissance machine and crashed it 
to the ground in flames. Home address, S. Oscar 
Myers, 109 South Third Avenue, Mount Vernon, 
N. Y. 

MYHRMAN, ROBERT E Captain 

Headquarters, 122d Field Artillery, 1st Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Very, 
France, September 26, 1918. While his battery 
position was being heavily shelled by the enemy ar- 
tillery Captain Myhrman remained constantly with 
his men, ordering them to safety, and caring for a 
wounded man. After his battery had been placed 
in position he conducted his own reconnaissance, 
and prepared his own firing data with no regard for 
the danger to which he was exposed from heavy en- 
emy shell fire. Home address, Mrs. Esther L. 
Myhrman, wife, 5000 Sheridan Road, Chicago, 111. 

MYHRUNE, MELVIN Private 

Company K, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Breuilles, France, October 7, 
1918. The patrol, of which Private Myhrune was a 
member, was under constant and exacting machine- 
gun and rifle fire. After the officer in charge had 
been wounded and the patrol scattered, he returned 
to his company and voluntarily acted as guide for 
stretcher bearers to bring in the wounded officer. 
Being unable to locate him. Private Myhrune re- 
mained and searched, during which time he was 
twice wounded. He led a second group of stretcher 
bearers to the spot where the officer was finally lo- 
cated, and then assisted in carrying him to the rear, 
before reporting for treatment. Home address, 
Paul Myhrune, father, Fosston, Minn. 

NACHTMAN, LUDWIG J. . . . Sergeant 
Machine Gun Company, 315th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Damvillers, 
France, November 9, 1918. Sergeant Nachtman, 
although seriously wounded, remained at his post 
and continued to direct the fire from his section 
under heavy shell fire, until carried away by first- 
aid men. Home address, Mrs. Ludwig Nachtman, 
mother, Bluegrass Road, Bustleton, Philadelphia, 
Pa. 

NADEAU, DAVID .... First Sergeant 
Company F, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15-19, 
1918. Sergeant Nadeau remained on duty through- 
out the battle of the Marne July 15 to 19, although 
seriously wounded, and rendered valuable assis- 
tance in sustaining the morale and managing the 
troops in the line. Next of kin. Nelson Nadeau, 
father, Woonsocket, R. I. 



NAEGLE, HANS M Private 

Conipany A, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Ville Montrey, 
France, November 10, 1918. Private Naegle and a 
companion went out ahead of the line and silenced 
a machine-gun which threatened to hold up the ad- 
vance of his company. Home address, Mrs. Susen 
Naegle, mother, Toquerville, Utah. 

NAGAZYNA, JOHN JAMES . Gunnery Sergeant 
96th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in the attack on Tigny, 
France, July 19, 1918. During a critical time in the 
assault against Tigny, when his company had suffer- 
ed heavy losses, he set such an example of personal 
bravery and determination as to inspire his men to 
success. At a time when it seemed impossible to ad- 
vance any farther, his fearlessness in moving up and 
down his lines to steady his men encouraged them to 
go forward against heavy odds and take and hold 
their objective Home address, Mitchell Nagazyna, 
brother, 492 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

NAGOWSKI, ALOIGY Corpora 

Company H, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. Corporal Nagowski left shelter, went for- 
ward under intense machine-gun fire and carried a 
wounded officer to a place of safety. In accomplish- 
ing this mission he was severely wounded. Home 
address. Miss W. Nagowski, sister, 85 Wilson Street. 
Buffalo, N. Y. 

NAIL, E. KELLEY Sergeant 

Company I, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, Octo- 
ber 8, 1918. Sergeant Nail, in charge of a patrol, 
successfully flanked a machine-gun nest of several 
guns which was holding up the advance of his com- 
pany and captured four German officers. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. S. B. Nail, mother, Cleburne, Texas. 

NAIMAN, HERMAN A Private 

Medical Detachment, 28th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
July 18, 19, 20, 1918. He displayed unusual courage 
and devotion to duty by remaining with the first 
wave of the attack during the three days of severe 
fighting and continuing under constant and heavy 
fire to give first aid to the wounded and assisting in 
the rescue of injured men. Home address, Henry P. 
Naiman, father, Gilead, Neb. 

NALLE, JAMES B Major 

Deceased. 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at La Tieulerie Farm, France, 
July 22-23, 1918. While making an inspection of 
the two leading battalions of the regiment on the 
night of July 22-23, Major Nalle entered La Tieu- 
lerie Farm and found it occupied. As his party was 
leaving the farm, persons were heard aporoaching, 
and fearing that his men might fire upon friendly 
troops, he stepped from behind the wall and chal- 
lenged the party. He was inmediately fired upon 
and killed. Next of kin, Mrs. James B. Nalle, wife, 
McCook, Neb. 

NAREWOUCHEK. TROJEM . . Sergeant 
Company F, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mont St. Pere, France, July 
22, 1918. Leaving his place of safety. Sergeant 
Narewouchek made his way across an open field, 
exposed to machine-gun fire, and assisted in the res- 
cue of three wounded comrades. Home address, 
Philadelphia, Pa. 

NARVESON. PALMER O. . . . Sergeant 
Company H, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. When he and two soldiers, separated 
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three directions, he attacked and demolished a ma- 
chine-gun nest by himself; and then reduced a se- 
cond hostile position. Though wounded and slight- 
ly gassed, he refused to be evacuated, and continued 
the advance. Home address, Samuel Narveson, fa- 
ther, Albert Lee, Minn. 

NASH, ARCHIE C. . . Private (First Class) 
Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at \Iarcheville, 
France, September 26, 1918. Private Nash dis- 
played remarkable coolness and courage under vio- 
lent bombardment when he voluntarily repaired 
telephone lines and rendered great assistance in 
maintaining communication. Although wounded 
he continued his work until ordered evacuated by 
his commanding officer. Home address, Thomas C. 
W. Nash, 44 Orchard Street, Cambridge, Mass. 

^ASH, JAMES F Private 

Company K, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, Aug- 
ust 22, 1918. While his company was attacked by 
greatly superior numbers of the enemy. Private 
Nash continued to operate his automatic rifle, even 
after having been wounded three times in the chest. 
After the attacking force had been driven off, he re- 
fused the use of a litter in favor of a comrade whom 
he thought more seriously sounded than himself. 
Home address, Dennis Nash, father, 2231 Eighty- 
third Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
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NAUGHTON, FRANCIS X. . . . Private 
Deceased. Sanitary Detachment, 112th Infan- 
try. For extraordinary heroism in action in the 
Argonne Sector, France, October 1, 1918. While 
mess was being served a shell exploded, killing nine 
men and wounding 20. Private Naughton. al- 
though severely wounded in the chest with shell 
splinters, one leg blown nearly off and bleeding bad- 
ly, refused all help until others had been attended 
to. Skilled in first aid, he instructed others how to 
adjust a tourniquette and rendered other assistance 
to the wounded: finally permitting his own wounds, 
which subsequently caused his death, to be attend- 
ed after all others had been cared for. Next of kin, 
Timothy Naughton, 205 Briggs Street, Harris- 
burg, Pa. 

NAY, ORIN E Corporal 

Company A, Ist Gas Regiment. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Bethincourt, France, 
September 25, 1918. Voluntarily leaving shelter. 
Corporal Nay and another soldier made their way, 
through terrific enemy barrage of artillery and ma- 
chine-gun fire, to the aid of wounded comrades, 
carrying them to first aid stations, and administer- 
ing treatment. Home address, Katherine Nay, 
wife, 1226 Harrison Street, Kansas City, Mo. 

NEAL, GEORGE W. . Sergeant (First Class) 
Company A. 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Bethincourt, France, 
September 26, 1918. Voluntarily leaving shelter 
Sergeant Neal and another soldier made their way 
through a terrific enemy barrage of artillery and 
machine-gun fire to the aid of wounded comrades, 
carrying them to first-aid stations and administer- 
ing treatment. Home address, Mrs. Oliver J. Neal, 
mother, Bulger, Pa. 

NEALIS, JOHN J Sergeant 

102d Field Signal Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. During the operations against the Hin- 
denburg line he, while in charge of telephone com- 
munications between battalion headquarters and 
forward positions, accompanied the advancing in- 
fantrj' forward, established his advance post, where 
one of his assistants was killed by shell fire and he 
himself wounded, and under constant bombard- 
ment kept the telephone lines in operation, remain- 



ing at his post for nine hours, until wounded a se- 
cond time. When completely exhausted he turned 
over his apparatus to the man sent to relieve him. 
His extreme gallantry, courage, and bravery afford- 
ed a magnificent example to the combat troops who 
witnessed it. Home address, John Nealis, father, 
1212 North Main Street, Avoca, Pa. 

NEEL, ROLAND H. . . Second Lieutenant 
99th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism 
in action east of Saint Die, France, Augu.st 17, 1918. 
Lieutenant LlewUyn, acting as pilot; and Lieutenant 
Neel, acting as observer; carried on successfully 
haison with the infantry during the attack on Fra- 
pelle. They flew over the enemy lines at an alti- 
tude of only 400 meters, firing on and disconcerting 
the enemy and thereby giving courage and confi- 
dence to the American forces. Despite heavy fire 
from 15 antiaircraft machine guns and several bat- 
teries of antiaircraft artillery, they performed their 
work efficiently. Their aeroplane was struck by a 
number of machine-gun bullets, one of which cut 
the rudder and elevator control wires, and caused 
the rudder to jam. The broken control wire was 
held and operated by Lieutenant Neel, under direc- 
tion of Lieutenant Llewellyn. Running the ma- 
chine together in this manner, they continued their 
liaison work until the plane began to become un- 
manageable; when, in spite of its damaged condi- 
tion, they brought it back to their airdrome. Home 
address, Joseph N. Neel, father, Macon, Ga. 

NEELON, RAYMOND V. . . First Sergeant 
Company F, 319th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Immecourt, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Taking command of two platoons 
after their commanders had become casualties, Ser- 
geant Neelon attacked a machine-gun nest, taking 
two guns and 146 prisoners. Later, after repulsing 
two strong counterattacks, he alone crawled out and 
captured a prisoner with a machine-gun, which he 
at once set up to strengthen his position. Home ad- 
dress. Miss Ammie F. Neelon, Village Street, Mid- 
way, Mass. 

NEELY, JAMES Private 

Company F, 146th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, France, September 
28, 1918. After his platoon had withdrawn about 
50 yards to an established line, a wounded comrade 
was seen lying ahead, in the position which they 
formerly occupied. The enemy had just launched 
a strong counterattack, but Private Neely, with an- 
other soldier, volunteered to go to the as.sistance of 
the wounded man. In the face of terrific fire of en- 
emy artillery and machine guns, and the fire of 
their own comrades, who were resisting the attack, 
Private Neely succeeded in bringing his man to a 
place of safety. Home address, Mrs Mary Neely, 
mother, 1518 South Twenty-second Street, Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

NEESE. HARRY L Private 

Company C, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Premont, France, October 8, 
1918. When the advance of his company was held 
up by a machine-gun emplacement, he went forward 
with two other soldiers and attacked the enemy 
position. He shot both of the enemy gunners, show- 
ing marked personal bravery under heavy fire. 
Home address, Benjamin P. Neese, father, Swan- 
sea, S. C. 

NEIBLING, HARLOU P. . First Lieutenant 
Field Artillery. For repeated acts of extraordi- 
nary heroism in action at Brouville, France, Sep- 
tember 2, 1918, and near Fort Du Marre, France, 
September 26, 1918. While Lieutenant NeibUng 
was making an aerial reconnaissance from a balloon, 
he was repeatedly attacked by enemy planes, two 
of which dived at the balloon and opened fire with 
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one of them with his pistol and took a picture of the 

glane with his camera. When the balloon took fire 
e was forced to jump, but he took two more pic- 
tures on the way down in spite of being fired upon. 
He reascended as soon as a new balloon could be in- 
flated. On September 26 this officer was again at- 
tacked while conducting a reglage, but banging 
from the basket with one arm he fired his pistol at 
one of the enemy planes and jumped only when his 
balloon burst into flames. He immediately contin- 
ued his mission in another balloon. Home address, 
Mrs. Eliz.ibeth Noe, mother, 1819 Lyndale Avenue, 
South Minneapolis, Minn. 

NEIL. ALBERT F Corporal 

Company A, 301st Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918 After aiding in rescu- 
ing the wounded from his tank, which had been 
struck by a shell. Corporal Neil, with Private Rob- 
ert F. Wisher, dismounted machine guns from the 
tank and operated them against the enemy until 
these were put out of action. They then secured 
rifles and hand grenades and organized an attack 
on the enemy trenches, which they captured and 
held until depletion of their numbers forced them to 
fall back. Later they joined Australian troops and 
fought with them throughout the remainder of the 
day. Home address, D. B. Potts, friend, the Morn- 
ing Press, Sasta Barbara, Calif. 

NEIL, HENRY W. . . . Second Lieutenant 
15th Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Frapelle, France, August 19, 
1918. He displayed great courage, tenacity and de- 
votion to duty when, although severely wounded 
early in the attack and suffering great pain, he re- 
tained command of his platoon and directed its 
movements until its objective was attained. Home 
address, W. N. Neil, father, White Springs, Fla. 

NEITZEIT, ISAAC Corporal 

Company L, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de la Naza, France, Oc- 
tober 5, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun 
and grenade fire he went forward, with three other 
soldiers, and brought back five seriously wounded 
men to a point where they could get first-aid treat- 
ment. He showed bravery and coolness in effecting 
the rescue, in which he was himself wounded. Home 
address. Miss Anna Neitxeit, sister. New York City. 

NEITZEL, ALBERT R Private 

Company M, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
14, 19 IS. In an attack on Cote Dame Marie the 
126th Infantry was held up, owing to intense en- 
emy machine-gun fire. Private Neitzel volunteered 
as a member of a combat patrol, which cut through 
the enemy lines, captured ten machine guns, killed 
and captured fifteen of the enemy, and forced a 
large number to surrender, clearing that part of the 
Cote Dame Marie of the enemy, thus enabUng the 
regiment to continue their advance. Home address, 
Carl Neitzel, father, St. Francis, Kans. 

NELSON, ADOLPH Private 

Company H, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, Aug- 
ust 9, 1918. Although severely wounded, he, on 
his own initiative, went out in advance of his lines, 
armed with an automatic rifle, and mopped up a 
machine-gun nest in which there were three guns. 
He killed four of the enemy crew and brought the 
other two Germans back as prisoners. He set an 
example of heroism and devotion to duty, perform- 
ing this service under heavy artillery and machine- 
gun fire. Home address, John Nelson, father. Sol- 
dier, Iowa. 



NELSON, ARTHUR E. . Sergeant (First Class) 
Deceased. Company C, Ist Field Signal Bat- 
talion. Near Vaux, France, on July 1, 1918, under 
heavy bombardment, while sick he went to main- 
tain communication with an attacking battalion of 
the infantry and was killed in this heroic action. 
Next of kin, J. C. Nelson, father,Mis80uri, Texas. 

NELSON, BERNARD Sergeant 

Company D, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres St. Georges, France, 
October 14, 1918. During the attack on Hill 288, 
when the assault wave was held up by intense ma- 
chine-gun fire. Sergeant Nelson volunteered and led 
two squads to silence these guns. He cut his way 
through strong barbed-wire entanglements, ad- 
vanced up a very steep slope in the face of direct ma- 
chine-gun fire, entered the trench, and killed or 
wounded the entire crews of the two guns, making 
it possible for the battalion to advance. Home ad- 
dress. Axel W. Nelson, father, Centerville, Iowa. 

NELSON, CHARLES E. . Second Lieutenant 
104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Trugny, France, July 22, 1918. Lieut- 
enant Nelson led eight soldiers in an attack on a 
machine-gun that was inflicting severe losses in his 
company. Two of his detachment were killed and 
two wounded before he reached the machine-gun 
nest. With the remaining four he attacked, cap- 
tured the gun, killed five Germans, including one 
oflScer, and took 11 prisoners. Home address, Wil- 
liam M. Nelson, brother. Defiance, Ohio. 

NELSON, CHRISTIAN F. M. . . Private 

Company F, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near BrieuUes, France, Oc- 
tober 9, 1918. Displaying remarkable perseverance 
and daring as a runner, he made his way 300 yards 
through a heavy barrage with a message for the 
commander of a Stokes motor platoon. Later he 
volunteered to lead four wounded men back through 
the barrage to an aid station. On the way he met 
three other wounded soldiers, one of whom had been 
severely gassed and was unable to walk. He carried 
this man to the dressing station, knowing that his 
clothes were saturated with mustard gas. Home 
address, Ralph Richardson, friend. West Walnut 
Avenue, Seattle, Washington. 

NELSON, GUY A Private 

Company F, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action in the Bois Jur6, near Ger- 
court, France, September 26, 1918. He volunteer- 
ed, with another soldier, to attack a machine-gun 
nest which was holding up the advance. They ad- 
vanced against very heavy machine-gun fire and 
captured the position, killing two Germans and 
routing the remainder of the gun crew. Home ad- 
dress, Eva Nelson Storvick, sister, Albert Lea, 
Minn. 

NELSON, HERBERT W. . Private (First Class) 
Company C, 320th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Z Xon 
Hill, France, September 13, 1918. In the face of 
heavy machine-gun and shell fire, he went ahead of 
his own lines, and with the aid of another soldier, 
carried back a wounded infantryman, who had 
fallen far in advance of our lines while on a patrol. 
Private Nelson displayed marked personal bravery 
and coolness under fire. Home address, Mrs. Annie 
Nelson, mother, 1162 North Main Street, Provi- 
dence, R. I. 

NELSON, OSCAR B. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at La Tuilerie Farm. France, Oc- 
tober 16, 1918. Lieutenant Nelson alone attacked 
two enemy machine-guns, killing two of the enemy 
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bronze oak leaf for the following act of extraordinary 
heroism in action at La Tuilerie Farm, France, Oc- 
tober 16, 1918: Accompanied by six soldiers, this 
officer advanced 600 yards beyond his own lines 
through hea\'y fire from enemy artillery, machine- 
guns, and rifles, and captured two more machine- 
guns, killing, capturing, or dispersing their crews. 
Still later in the day he led his company in an attack 
on Chfttillon Hill and took his objective, but in so 
doing received wounds which caused his death. His 
coolness, courage, and utter disregard for his own 
eafety were a source of great inspiration to his men. 
Next of kin, Jacob Nelson, father, 1706 Second 
Avenue, Ottumwa, Iowa. 

NELSON, SEVERT J Sergeant 

Deceased. Company M, 60th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in ac'ion near Cunel, France, 
October 12, 1918. Leading his platoon in the face 
of murderous machine-gun fire, from his front and 
flanks. Sergeant Nelson reached his objective after 
taking four enemy machine-gun nests, and killing 
and capturing many prisoners. He then continued 
ahead of his men, and alone cleaned out some hous- 
es in the woods, which were occupied by the enemy. 
Next of kin, Andrew M. Nelson, brother, Ellsworth, 
Iowa. 

NETTE, WILLIAM B. . Private (First Class) 
Battery B, 104th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Montzeville, France, 
September 14, 1918. When a continuous bombard- 
ment had set fire to the camouflage covering of a, 
large ammunition dump of 75-mm. shells and ex- 
ploded nine of the shells. Private Nette, utterly dis- 
regarding his personal safety, left a sheltered posi- 
tion and ran to the dump, and with the aid of three 
other men extinguished the fire, not only saving the 
ammunition but also preventing the ascertainment 
of the exact location of the dump by the enemy. 
Home address, Mrs. C. Nette, mother, 213 East 
Eighty-ninth Street, New York City. 

NEUBERGER, HARRY H. . First Lieutenant 
10th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action at Courboin, France, July 14-15, 1918. 
Lieutenant Neuberger volunteered and assisted an- 
other officer in driving an ambulance, making three 
trips to Greves Farm under the most intense shell 
fire. He continued to assist in the evacuation of the 
wounded, even after being gassed. Home address, 
Mrs. Benno Neuberger, mother, 55 East Seventy- 
fourth Street, New York Qty. 

NEVINS, CHESTER D Sergeant 

Company F, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 28, 1918. 
Crossing five hundred yards of ground swept by in- 
tense machine-gun and artillery fire, he went to the 
rescue of a wounded soldier. He carried the wound- 
ed man back to our lines, inspiring by his example 
all who saw his heroic act. Home address, Mrs. 
Beedy Nevins, mother, Moundsville, Ala. 

NEWBOLD, CLINTON V. P. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 26th Infantry. After the loss of many 
of his men and in the face of machine-gun fire, near 
Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, he led and directed 
his command to successful attack, although he him- 
self was mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. C. V. 
P. Newbold, wife, 6 Crescent Place, Tacoma Park, 
D. C. 

NEWCOMER, FRANCIS K. ... 

Lieutenant Colonel 
_ 4th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Fismes, France, August 5, 1918. Lieuten- 
ant Colonel Newcomer made a reconnaissance along 
the south bank of the Vesle River in advance of the 
front lines for the purpose of selecting a bridge site. 
He then led a small party of engineers, assisted in the 
work of removing the German entanglements, and 



constructing a foot bridge across the Vesle River, 
completing this work in the face of fire of great in- 
tensity. His coolness and personal bravery afforded 
an inspiring example to the men of his command. 
Home address, Mrs. F. K. Newcomer, wife, 519 
Aiken Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

NEWELL, ALEXANDER .... Corporal 
Company G, 3Sth Infantry. Leading a squad of 
nine men, he fearlessly passed through an enemy 
barrage, captured five machine guns and 33 prison- 
ers, and recovered a sergeant of his company who 
was helpless from wounds, all under violent artillery 
fire, near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 15, 1918. 

NEWHALL, STEPHEN K. . Private (First Class) 
Machine Gun Company, 113th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Boia de Es- 
trees, France, October 23, 1918. After being ser- 
iously wounded Private Newhall volunteered and 
carried a message through a heavy barrage to his 
company commander. He refused to be evacuated 
until his message had been delivered to the proper 
officer. Home address, Mrs. Lillian Osborne Top- 
ping, Hotel St. George, 51 Clark Street, Brooklyn, 
N. Y. 

NEWLIN, ELMER L Private 

Company C, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 10, 
1918. Having heard that two wounded comrades 
were lying in advance of the line immediately north 
of Fismette, Private Newlin and two other mem- 
bers of his company volunteered to go through ma- 
chine-gun and rifle fire to bring them in. In their 
first attempt all were wounded and driven back, but 
in spite of their injuries they advanced a second 
time and reached the wounded men. Their cour- 
ageous effort, however, was unfortunately in vain, 
as their comrades had been killed. Home address, 
Chester, Pa. 

NEWTON, HARRY LEE .... Private 
Company C, 21st Machine Gun Battalion. Pri- 
vate Newton acted as runner during offensive op- 
erations, and under severest enemy barrages carried 
important messages to and from the front lines. 
Home address, Edward Newton, father, Whitehall, 
111. 

NEWTON, ISAAC MANLY . . . Corporal 
Company H, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. With another soldier, he attacked and 
destroyed two enemy machine-gun posts, 200 yards 
in advance of our fines. While the other soldier 
stood guard at the entrance of a dugout, he entered 
it and brought out 75 German soldiers and three 
officers, who were taken back to our lines as prison- 
ers. Home address, Fredrick Newton, father, Kerr, 
N. C. 

NICHOLS, CHARLES E Sergeant 

Company D, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, 
October 5-7. 1918. Advancing ahead of the infan- 
try. Sergeant Nichols made several reconnaissances 
of the town of St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, and, in 
spite of the danger, exposed to machine-gun and 
artillery fire of our own and enemy guns, he procur- 
ed and returned with valuable information. Home 
address, Mrs. Mary Nichols, mother, Boerne, Texas. 

NICHOLLS. HAROLD O. .... 

Sergeant (First Class) 
Balloon Service, 1st Army. For repeated acts of 
extraordinary heroism in action near Griscourt, 
France, August 11, 1918; near Avecourt, France, 
October 1 and 9, 1918. On August 11, Sergeant 
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of making observation. He continued with his work 
until the balloon was set on fire by attacking enemy 
planes. On October 1, he remained on duty until 
his balloon was fired by incendiary bullets, and 
again on October 9, while on duty with another ob- 
server, he remained with his balloon under attack 
until it was set on fire by enemy planes, and he then 
refused to jump until his companion had escaped. 
Home address, Mrs. Helen Nicholls, 1716 Avenue 
C, Galveston, Texas. 

NICHOLS, HARLEY R Sergeant 

Company C, 345th Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Charpentry, 
France, October 4, 1918. While making an attack 
with four other tanks Sergeant Nichols's tank was 
struck by an enemy shell, which put it out of action. 
He continued to fire on a machine-gun nest until it 
was apparently destroyed, when he with his driver 
dismounted, and started to the nest, but they were 
fired on by the German gunners. They killed the 
two gunners and disabled the guns, and then drove 
the gunners from another gun. Under the protec- 
tion of another tank they started to our own lines 
1,500 meters away. On the way back two Germans 
with antitank rifles were encountered, the rifles cap- 
tured. Sergeant Nichols and his driver were under 
heavy machine-gun and artillery fire throughout the 
operation. Home address, Mrs. Ruby Nichols, mo- 
ther, 111 West Fifth Street, Hutchinson, Kans. 

NICKERSON, SIMEON L. . . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Company D, lOlst Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Epieds, France, 
July 23, 1918. Sergeant Nickerson, Corporal M. J. 
O'Connell, and Private Thomas Ryan volunteered 
to cross an open field in front of their company, in 
order to ascertain the location of enemy machine 
guns. While engaged in this courageous enterprise 
they were shot and killed. The heroic self-sacrifice 
of these three men saved the lives of many of their 
comrades who would have been killed had the com- 
pany attempted to make the advance as a whole. 
Next of kin, Horace E. Nickerson, 1464 Sea View 
Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn. 

NICKLES. EDWARD E Sergeant 

Deceased. Company B, lOlst Field Signal Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Verdun, France, October 24, 1918. At a time when 
the telephone lines were badly needed. Sergeant 
Nickles remained without shelter for several hours, 
testing out the lines, until a shell burst in his vicini- 
ty, wounding him: he died from the effects in a few 
hours. Next of kin, Mrs. E. E Nickles, wife, 41 
Baldwin Street, Cambridge, Mass. 

NICOL, ALEXANDER L. . First Lieutenant 
Company L, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juv-igny, north of Soissons, 
France, August 30, 1918. After being severely 
wounded Lieutenant Nicol directed the orderly 
retirement of his company and organized it under 
hea%'y fire of artillery and machine guns. At great 
personal risk he made several trips forward to bring 
in wounded men. Throughout the entire action he 
fearlessly exposed himself to fire in order to en- 
courage and cheer his men. His energetic and faith- 
ful work furnished an example of calmness and 
courage to the men under his command. Home 
address, Robert L. Nicol, father, Sparta, Wis. 

NICOL, WILLIAM O Sergeant 

Company A, 111th Machine Gvm Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 12, 1918, in keeping the guns of his 
section in action under heav>- shell fire covering the 
advance of the infantry. His section was caught in 
a hostile barrage, by which two of his men were kill- 
ed and five wounded. Sergeant Nicol lead the rest 
of the section to shelter and then returned under 



shell fire and rescued the wounded and dead bodies. 
Home address, James Nicol, father, 394 Grove 
Street, Jersey City, N. J. 

NIELSEN. JULIUS Corporal 

Company H, 53d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landersbach, Alsace, Octo- 
ber 4, 1918. Corporal Nielson was in a detachment 
of 50 soldiers who were attacked by a hostile raiding 
party composed of 300 storm troops. Although 
wounded, he maintained his position under the 
heaviest bombardment and refused to leave his post 
until the enemy was repulsed. Home address, Mrs. 
Christiana Christensen, grandmother, Lake Benton, 
Minn. 

NIGHTINGALE, HARRY M. . . . Corporal 
Company F, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
September 12, 1918. Leading his squad forward to 
attack an almost impregnable machine-gun nest, 
Corporal Nightingale continued to press on when 
only two of his squad remained, until he, himself, 
fell mortally wounded. Home address, Mrs. Otis 
Burtchell, sister, Mara HUl, Me. 

NILES, JULIUS .... First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
ber 12, 1918. While leading his platoon across an 
open space in front of a wood. Lieutenant Niles was 
confronted by a sudden and terrific fire from Ger- 
man machine guns, which killed several of his men. 
Wishing to make a flank attack, and finding it diflB- 
cult to pass the orders along, he rose up and started 
to the front wave of his platoon to give the neces- 
sary orders, but was killed before he could get the 
flank attack started. Next of kin, Jules Niles, fa- 
ther, 3633 Lerman Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 

NIMMO, WILLIAM T Sergeant 

Company F, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
September 12, 1918. During the drive across the 
St. Mihiel salient. Sergeant Nimmo led a group of 25 
men through a severe machine-gun fire and into the 
woods occupied by the enemy. There he charged a 
machine-gun nest single handed and captured the 
gun. The gun crew attempted to escape by enter- 
ing a nearby dugout, but Sergeant Nimmo followed 
them into the dugout alone and captured the entire 
crew. Home address, Mrs. Eva Healy, 53 Pine 
Street, Waltham, Mass. 

NIMS, WILLIE HARRISON . First Sergeant 
Company G. 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montbrehain, France, Octo- 
ber 8, 1918. After all his company officers had been 
wounded. Sergeant Nims, though himself wounded 
in the leg by shell fire, assumed command and led 
his company with remarkable dash through heavy 
machine-gun fire. Using a stick as a crutch, he con- 
tinued forward until the objective was reached and 
the position consolidated, when he consented to go 
to the rear for treatment. Home address, Fred 
Nims, father, R. F. D. 3, Fort Mill. S. C. 

NIXON, GEORGE R. . . . First Lieutenant 
Field Artillery. For repeated acts of extraordin- 
arj' heroism in action near Domevre-en-Haye, 
France, August 29, 19' 8, and near Malancourt, 
France. September 28, 1918. On August 28 Lieut- 
enant Nixon was locating active enemy batteries 
from his balloon and was attacked several times by 
enemy planes, but refused to descend until one had 
set fire to the balloon. On September 28, while he was 
on a reglage mission, five enemy planes fired at him. 
He remained in the basket until the balloon was a 
mass of flames, and one of the enemy a\-iators fol- 
lowed him to the ground firing at him. Despite his 



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narrow escape, he immediately reascended. Home 
address, Mrs. George R. Nixon, wife, 748 South Har- 
vard Boulevard, Los Angeles, Calif. 

NIXON, LONNIE H Captain 

7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Fossoy, France, July 15, 1918 Captain 
Nixon fearlessly led a counterattack through an in- 
tense barrage, inspiring his men to success by his 
personal example. He was seriously wounded while 
in the performance of this act. Home address, Mrs. 
L. H. Nixon, wife, Merkel, Texas. 

NIXON, WILLIAM J Private 

Sanitary Detachment, 111th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Fismette, 
France, August 10-13, 1918. Seeing five of our men 
lying wounded on the enemy side of the street in the 
town of Fismette, Private Nixon voluntarily at- 
tempted the rescue of them, despite the fact that 
the enemy was pouring a deluge of machine-gun fire 
on the location. He organized a counterattacking 
force and repeatedly exposed himself in attacking 
the nest, finally succeeding in his mission of rescu- 
ing the wounded. Home address, William Nixon, 
father, 2324 Waverly Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

NOBLE, ALFRED H. . . . First Lieutenant 
Company K, 0th Regiment, U. S. M. C In the 
Bois de Belleau, France, June 6-8, 1918, he was con- 
spicuous for his judgment and personal courage in 
handling his company in attacks against superior 
numbers in strongly fortified machine-gun-positions. 
His fortitude and initiative enabled his command 
each time to achieve success. Home address, Mrs. 
J. W. Stowell, sister, Federalsburg, Md. 

NOBLE, CLARENCE G. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Gilles, France, August 3, 
1918. Lieutenant Noble voluntarily exposed him- 
self to heavy shell fire in placing his men under cov- 
er during a heavy bombardment. While assisting a 
wounded soldier he was struck by a shell and killed. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Wilhelmina B. Noble, mother, 
1026 South Webster Avenue, Green Bay, Wis. 

NOBLE, EARL S Corporal 

Deceased. Company D, 16th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near the Forest of Ar- 
gonne, France, October 9, 1918 After four mem- 
bers of his automatic rifle squad had become casual- 
ties in an effort to get their automatic rifle into ac- 
tion against a machine-gun neat, Corporal Noble 
fearlessly exposed himself, set up the rifle, and si- 
lenced the machine gun just as another enemy ma- 
chine gun on the flank opened fire and killed him. 
Next of kin. Dr. G. R. Gregg, grandfather, Bird 
City, Kans. 

NOBLE, GEORGE B. . . . First Lieutenant 
168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action east of Sergy, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
France, July 28, 1918. He gave proof of unhesitat- 
ing devotion and energy during the offensive opera- 
tions of Sergy, brilliantly leading his platoon to the 
assault in disregard of all danger. While charged 
with the support and protection of a reconnaissance 
in No Man's Land he gave the best example of calm- 
ness, decision, and courage under intense machine- 
gun fire. Wounded in this action, he refused to be 
evacuated and remained in command of his platoon 
until ordered off the field by his major. Home ad- 
dress Madison, Wis. 

NOEL, HENRY M. . . Second Lieutenant 

103d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion east of Belleau Woods, France, July 20, 1918. 
Discovering a German machine-gun nest which was 
inflicting severe damage upon his battalion, he led 
12 men to the right flank of the nest and charged it 



up a steep hill under fire from other guns. He and 
his men wiped out this center of resistance and made 
possible the advance of his company. Although 
wounded himself, he personally took command of 
large numbers of men of the company, after his cap- 
tain and other platoon commanders had been killed 
or wounded, and advanced with them to the com- 
pany's objective and held it. Home address, Mrs. 
Lena B. Noel, 4511 McPherson Avenue, St. Louis, 
Mo. 

NOLAN, DENNIS E. . . Brigadier General 
55th Infantry Brigade. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Apremont, France, October 1, 
1918. While the enemy was preparing a counter- 
attack, which they preceded by a terrific barrage, 
General Nolan made his way into the town of Apre- 
mont and personally directed the movements of his 
tanks under a most harassing fire of enemy machine- 
guns, rifles, and artillery. His indomitable courage 
and coolness so inspired his forces that about 400 of 
our troops repulsed an enemy attack of two German 
regiments. Home address, Mrs. Dennis E. Nolan, 
The Dupont, Washington, D. C. 

NOLAN, VINCENT A. . Pharmacist's Mate 
U. S. N., attached to Company E, 2d Battalion, 
5th Regiment, U. S. M C. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 5-9, 
1918. During the operations at Blanc Mont Ridge, 
Pharmacist's Mate Nolan repeatedly went through 
intense machine-gun and shell fire to administer 
first aid to officers and soldiers who were wounded 
and lying in exposed positions Home address, 
Mrs. Lettie O'Connor, sister, Seattle, Wash. 

NOLTE, WILLIAM V. 

Hospital Apprentice (First Class) 
U. S. N., attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc 
Mont, October 4, 1918. Apprentice Nolte rendered 
exceptional assistance to his wounded comrades by 
continually giving first aid to them under machine- 
gun fire. Home address, Lillie B. Houser, mother, 
1402 North Broadway, St. Louis, Mo. 

NORRIS, ELMER C Private 

Battery E, 107th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 
28, 1918. Although severely burned by gas, he re- 
fused to be evacuated, voluntarily remaining on 
duty for two days, repairing telephone connections 
day and night over shell swept areas from the bat- 
tery position to the observation post. He worked 
faithfully, maintaining adequate telephone service 
until ordered to the rear. Home address, Edward 
Norris, father, Woodsfield, Ohio. 

NORRIS, RAVEE Major 

167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, Octo- 
ber 14-16, 1918. During the attack on the Cote de 
Chatillon, Major Norris personally led his battalion 
through the intense artillery and machine-gun fire. 
Although the attack led through a dense forest, he 
maneuvered his battalion with such success that 
liaison was maintained at all times between the 
units of his command and with the units of the right 
and left fianks, and a successful attack made upon a 
position considered almost impregnable. He was 
wounded during this attack. Home address, J. A. 
Norris, brother, Luthersville, Ga. 

NORRIS, SIGBERT A. G. . Second Lieutenant 
Aviation Section, observer, 11th Aero Squadron. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Dun-sur- 
Meuse, France, September 26, 1918. Deeming it 
impossible to catch their own formation. Lieutenant 
Norris, with Lieutenant William Wiring, pilot, at- 
tached themselves to a formation from the 20th 
Squadron and engaged in a 35-minute fight with 30 
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lost and the observer of one of the remaining planes 
seriously wounded. The wounded man had fallen 
in a position which had made the control of the ma- 
chine difficult. Lieutenant Norris immediately mo- 
tioned for his pilot to take a position between the 
enemy formation and the crippled companion, in 
order to protect it and continued to fight off the en- 
emy planes until our Unes were crossed. Home ad- 
dress, C. R. Freeman, friend, 489 Fifth Avenue, 
New York City. 

NORRIS, STEVE G Sergeant 

Company G, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Very, France, September 26, 
1918. Sergeant Norris voluntarily preceded his 
company in searching woods for the purpose of lo- 
cating enemy snipers, who were causing numerous 
casualties. He also made numerous trips under ar- 
tillery and machine-gun fire to maintain liaison with 
adjacent units. When his company was making its 
first advance under heavy shell fire this soldier, then 
a corporal, took the place of a rifle sergeant's sec- 
tion and kept this unit intact during the advance. 
Home address, Mary G. Boniris, Ahladocabas, 
Greece. 

NORSTRAND, CARL J. . . Sergeant Major 
1st Battalion, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. At 
Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, when his 
presence was not demanded in the performance of 
the normal duties of his office, he volunteered to 
rescue wounded men from a field swept by machine- 
gun fire, and continued this heroic work with the 
aid of other volunteers until all had been recovered. 
Home address, Henry P. Norstrand, brother, 60 
South Manning Boulevard, Albany, N. Y. 

NORTON. EARL D Private 

Company H, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 1, 1918. 
While Private Norton, an automatic rifle gunner, 
was advancing during the attack, a shell fragment 
struck a bag of hand grenades which he was carry- 
ing on his hip, resulting in an explosion which shat- 
tered his left leg. Despite this severe wound, he 
crawled forward toward a shell hole, where the re- 
mainder of his squad had taken refuge and, with his 
remaining strength, threw his automatic rifle to the 
men in the shell hole. His injuries necessitated the 
amputation of his leg. Home address, Mrs. Robert 
Norton, mother, 117 Whitefield Street, Guilford, 
Conn. 

NORTON, EVERETTE C. . Private (First Class) 
Machine Gun Company, 139th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Cheppy, France, 
September 27, 1918. After being wounded by a ma- 
chine-gun bullet. Private Norton refused to be 
evacuated to the rear, but continued in his duties 
for two days thereafter, and only stopped when 
weakened by the loss of blood. Home address, Jo- 
seph Clarence Norton, Moran, Kans. 

NORTON, FRANK B Sergeant 

Company M, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Cornay, France, October 9-10, 
1918. After fighting for six hours, he volunteered 
to accompany 15 other soldiers and an officer on a 
night patrol of Cornay, which was held by many 
enemy machine-gun posts. The party worked from 
11 o'clock at night till next morning, clearing build- 
ings and dugouts of the enemy, capturin<' 6-5 pris 
oners and two machine guns. With six others, Ser- 
geant Norton volunteered and entered a dugout 
where 23 prisoners were captured. He was wound- 
ed while lea\'ing the town, but he refused to go to 
the aid station until the prisoners had been delivered 
at brigade headquarters. Home address, Mrs. Mar- 
garet E. Norton, wife, 4017 Third Avenue, Altoona, 
Pa. 



NORTON, FRED W. , , . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 27th Aero Squadron. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action in the Toul sector, France, 
on July 2, 1918. Lieutenant Norton, as flight com- 
mander, led a patrol of eight machines, the first 
large American formation to encounter a large Ger- 
man patrol. His command gave battle to nine en- 
emy battle planes driven by some of the leading 
aces of the German Army. Although both of his 
guns jammed at the beginning of the fight and were 
therefore useless, he stayed with the formation, skill- 
fully maneuvering his machine to the best advan- 
tage. He was attacked by enemy planes at four 
different times, but skillfully avoided them or dived 
at them. His continued presence was a great moral 
help to his comrades, who destroyed two of the en- 
emy planes. On July 23, 1918, this officer died of 
wounds received in action July 20, 1918. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Margaret E. Norton, wife, 4017 Third 
Avenue, Altoona, Pa. 

NORTON, JAMES A Wagoner 

Company A, 107th Ammunition Train. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north 
of Soissons, France, September 4, 1918. During a 
heavy enemy bombardment a shell burst near two 
ammunition trucks that were being unloaded at a 
dump, blowing up one truck and setting fire to the 
other. Disregarding the warning of bystanders. 
Wagoner Norton rushed forward, threw off the 
burning cushions and cover on the truck and backed 
it to a place of safety. His conspicuous bravery was 
the means of saving a large quantity of ammunition. 
Home address, James Norton, father, Columbia, 

5. D. 

NORTON, JOHN H Captain 

Deceased. 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Sergy, France, July 29-30, 1918. 
When the company on the left of his own had fallen 
back, leaving a gap through which the enemy was 
approaching for a counterattack. Captain Norton, 
with the remnants of two squads, formed an auto- 
matic rifle post and successfully covered the with- 
drawal of the remainaer of his command to a strong- 
er line of resistance. Though his small group was 
almost annihilated by hostile fire, he held this posi- 
tion until the arrival of reinforcements, inflicting 
heavy losses on the enemy. Next of kin, Mrs. Paul 
J. Norton, mother, 113 School Street, Springfield, 
Mass. 

NORTON, JOHN W Sergeant 

Company I, 29th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Thibault, France, August 

6, 1918. While leading his platoon toward the Vesle 
River, Sergeant Norton encountered extreme ma- 
chine-gun fire. Expo.sing himself to determine the 
exact location from which this fire was being made, 
he was seriously wounded, but he continued to di- 
rect the fire of his men, even after he was no longer 
able to move with them His action greatly aided 
his platoon to advance and join the remainder of the 
company. Home address, Mrs. Mary E. Magee, 
sister, 105 DarUng Street, Central Falls, R. I. 

NORTON, MAX Private 

Medical Department, 108th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, 
September 29, 1918. Private Norton, on his own 
initiative, went forward twice in advance of the 
front line, bringing in wounded under hea\'y shell 
and machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. H. A. 
Norton, 410 Cambridge Avenue, Buffalo, N. Y. 

NORTON, ROBERT WILLIAM . . Captain 
39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Cunel, France, October 11, 1918 During 
the action in the Bois De Foret, Captain Norton, 
with another officer, braved the hazardous fire by 
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Germans at the point of his pistol. Although he 
lost two of the enemy during the encounter, he per- 
sonally conducted the remaining back to our lines. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary B. Neeman, East Bloom- 
field. N. Y. 

NORTON, WILLIAM Sergeant 

Company I, 18th Infantry. Finding himself in a 
dugout surrounded by Germans, and in which a 
hand grenade had been thrown, he refused to sur- 
render, made a bold dash outside, killed one of his 
assailants, put the others to flight, and resumed his 
duty with his company. Home address, Mrs. E. J. 
Norton, mother, Sitka, Wis. 

NORWAT, ARTHUR Sergeant 

Deceased. Company M, 308th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Revillon, 
France, September 14-15, 1918. On September 14 
Sergeant Norwat advanced ahead of his company, 
and with an automatic rifle single-handed silenced 
an enemy machine-gun nest, capturing the gunner. 
On the following day after having assumed com- 
mand, because of the fact that all oSicers had be- 
come casualties, he assembled 13 men and led them 
in a charge against superior forces of the enemy, re- 
capturing a trench which shortly before had been 
taken by the enemy. For the following act of ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Moulin De 
L'Homme Mort, France, October 7, 1918, Sergeant 
Norwat is awarded a bar, to be worn with the dis- 
tinguished-service cross: When enemy machine- 
gun fire had checked his attempt to reach compan- 
ies which had been surrounded by the enemy. Ser- 
geant Norwat sprang upon the parapet, in full view 
of the enemy, and opened fire with an automatic 
rifle. He continued with this heroic work until he 
fell mortally wounded. Next of kin, Alfred Norwat, 
brother, 37 Stagg Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

NOTTINGHAM. MARSH W. . . Corporal 
Deceased. Headquarters Company, 76th Field 
Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Roncheres, France, July 30, 1918. Corporal Not- 
tingham volunteered and carried messages through 
the intense shelling before telephone communication 
was established. While leading a party to an ob- 
servation post. Corporal Nottingham was killed by 
shell fire. Next of kin, Mr. and Mrs. Otis W. Not- 
tingham, father and mother, 823 Reba Place. 
Evanston, 111. 

NOURSE, WILLIAM H Sergeant 

Company C, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bouresches, France, July 20, 
1918. Being on special duty. Sergeant Nourse fol- 
lowed his company in the attack. Upon discover- 
ing a strong machine-gun nest pouring a destructive 
fire into the second wave of his battalion, Sergeant 
Nourse, sending two men to the flanks, advanced 
alone, rushed and cleaned out the nests with hand 
grenades and bayonet. Home address, Mrs. Lyolia 
A. Nourse, 46 Cottage Street, Hyde Park, Mass. 

NOWAK, JOHN M Sergeant 

Deceased. Company K, 127th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, 
France, August 4, 1918. After being severely 
wounded Sergeant Nowak refused to go to the rear 
for fir.st aid, but bravely continued in the advance. 
While he was helping to reform his company under 
a heavy machine-gun barrage shortly afterwards he 
was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. John M. Nowak, 
wife, 884 Warren Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. 

NOWLIN, GEORGE A. . . First Sergeant 

Battery E, 42d Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Suippes, 
France, July 15, 1918. This soldier displayed great 
bravery and devotion to duty during the action of 
his battery at the opening of the German attack at 



Suippes. The firing position was under heavy fire, 
and the members of the battery widely separated 
when orders to fire were received by his battery. He 
personally succeeded in quickly organizing the fir- 
ing section at their posts. On several occasions he 
carried severely wounded infantrymen long distan- 
ces to dressing stations. He assisted in repairing 
damage to exposed telephone lines under heavy 
shrapnel fire, and with his battery was the last man 
to leave the firing position. Home address, Mrs. 
Callie Nowlin, wife. Route 3, Cosby, Tenn. 

NOYES, STEPHEN H Captain 

Pilot, Air Service, 12th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Chatel Ch6h6ry, 
France, October 15, 1918. He volunteered under 
the most adverse weather conditions to stake the 
advance lines of the 82d Division. Disregarding 
the fact that darkness would set in before he and his 
observer could complete their mission, and at the 
extremely low altitude of 150 feet, he proceeded 
amid heavy antiaircraft and ground machine-gun 
fire until the necessary information was secured. 
On the return, due to darkness, he was forced to 
land on a shell-torn field and proceeded on foot to 
headquarters with valuable information. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. B. Noyes, mother, 15 Francis Street, 
Newport, R. I. 

NUBEL, HERMAN Corporal 

Company L, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Pierremont, France, No- 
vember 4, 1918. He advanced under heavy ma- 
chine-gun fire to a position on the flank of his com- 
pany's sector, located a machine-gun nest and open- 
ed fire on it. He remained in this position in the 
face of fire from a one-pounder gun. Home address, 
Mrs. A. Nubel, mother, 116 Ivy Street, Elmhurst, 
Long Island, N. Y. 

NUTT, ALAN .... First Lieutenant 

Deceased. Pilot, Air Service, 94th Aero Squad- 
ron. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Forges, France, September 26, 1918. While on a 
patrol he encountered and attacked unhesitatingly 
eight Fokker planes. After a few minutes of severe 
fighting, during which he displayed indomitable 
courage and determination, this officer shot down 
one of the enemy planes. Totally surrounded, out- 
numbered, and without a thought of escape, he con- 
tinued the attack until he was shot down in flames 
near Drillancourt. Next of kin, Robert H. Nutt, 
CUffside, N. J. 

NUTTING, LESTER H. . . . Private 

Deceased. 96th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. For extraordinry heroism in action near 
Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Private 
Nutting voluntarily advanced 200 yards beyond the 
front lines to locate enemy machine-gun nests, sig- 
naling back their positions to the other members of 
his detachment, who immediately destroyed them. 
Private Nutting was killedin returning to our lines. 
Next of kin, Robert H. Nutting, father, Rupert, 
Idaho. 

NYE, WILL W First Lieutenant 

116th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Samogneux, France, October 15, 1918. 
Lieutenant Nye advanced without assistance upon 
a machine-gun nest and drove the crew from the 
gun. Home address, H. W. Nye, father, Radford, 
Va. 

OBENOUR, GEORGE . Private (First Class) 
Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
1918. Three times under terrific enemy fire, Private 
Obenour carried messages to battalion and regimen- 
tal headquarters. After the company had with- 
drawn, Private Obenour voluntarily returned to the 
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night assisted in evacuating the wounded. Home 
address, Jacob Obenour, father, Martinsburg, Pa. 

O'BRIEN, CHARLES . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Le Cendriere woods, near the 
Aisne Canal, September 6, 1918. Lieutenant O'- 
Brien led his platoon forward toward the Le Cen- 
driere woods under heavy shell fire. When wound- 
ed in the left leg, one of his men urged him to stop 
and have the wound dressed. He answered, "Never 
mind that; they can't stop us," and led his platoon 
through the woods to the bank of the Aisne Canal, 
where, while placing his men in position, he was 
struck again and killed. His dauntless courage pre- 
sented an inspiring example to the men of his pla- 
toon. Next of kin, Mrs. M. O'Brien, mother, 44 
North Main Street, WilkesBarre, Pa. 

O'BRIEN, CORNELIUS J. . . . Sergeant 
Company E, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Villesavoye, France, August 
11, 1918. While engaged on the construction of a 
bridge over the Valle River, he voluntarily left shel- 
ter during intense fire and carried one of his wound- 
ed officers through a heavy machine-gun and artil- 
lery barrage to a dressing station. Home address, 
Mrs. Kate Mullins O'Brien, mother, Churchill, In- 
nistymon. County Clare, Ireland. 

O'BRIEN, JOHN J Sergeant 

Company D, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, 
October 5-7, 1918. Advancing ahead of the infantry, 
Sergeant O'Brien made several reconnaissances of 
the town of St. Etienne-a-Arnes; and, in spite of the 
danger exposed to machine-gun and artillery fire of 
our own and enemy guns, he procured and returned 
with valuable information. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary O'Brien, mother, 409 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, 
N. Y. 

O'BRIEN, THOMAS A Sergeant 

Company A, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of St. Juvin, France, October 
16, 1918. Sergeant O'Brien assumed command of 
his platoon and successfully led it forward until it 
was held up by severe enemy machine-gun fire. He 
then went forward himself and silenced the hostile 
machine gun with hand grenades, being wounded in 
the performance of this gallant act. Home address, 
Mrs. Thomas O'Brien, mother, 1100 Cantrell Street, 
Philadelphia, Pa. 

O'BRIEN, W. H. J. . . . First Lieutenant 
Medical Corps, 76th Field Artillery For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near la Trinite Ferme, 
France, July 14-15, 1918. During the entire night 
of July 14-15 and throughout the following day 
Lieutenant O'Brien was continually exposed to high 
explosives and gas shells in caring for the wounded, 
even after he had been painfully wounded by the 
fragment of a shell. Home address, Thomas O'- 
Brien, father, 42 Dwight Street, New Haven, Conn. 

O'CONNELL, ALBERT L. . . . Private 

Battery C, 60th Artillery, C. A. C. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Montblainville, 
France, October 4, 1918. In an effort to rescue a 
comrade who had been severely wounded. Private 
O'Connell ran with a litter into an area under heavy 
shell fire. He succeeded in getting the wounded 
Boldier on the litter, but before he could carry him 
out of danger, another shell burst directly under the 
litter, killing the wounded soldier and severely 
wounding Private O'Connell. Home address, Mary 
O'Connell. mother, R. F. D. 3, Battle Creek, Mich. 

O'CONNELL, MICHAEL .... Corporal 

Deceased. Company D, 101st Infantry. For 

extraordinary heroism in action near Epieds, 



France, July 23, 1918. Corporal O'Connell, Ser- 
geant Simeon L. Nickerson, and Private Thomas 
Ryan volunteered to cross an open field in front of 
their company in order to ascert.ain the location of 
enemy machine-guns. While engaged in this cour- 
ageous enterprise they were shot and killed. The 
heroic self-sacrifice of these three men saved the 
lives of many of their comrades, who would have 
been killed had the company attempted to make the 
advance as a whole. Next of kin, Martin O. O'Con- 
nell, brother, 79 CaroUne Avenue, Jamaica Plain, 
Mass. 

O'CONNOR, DANIEL Sergeant 

Company C, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action north of Verdun, France, October 
27, 1918. Encountering strong machine-gun nests 
while leading his platoon forward, Sergeant O'Con- 
nor ordered his men to take cover while he advanced 
alone, flanked the nest, and killed two of the enemy 
gunners, thereby enabling his platoon to resume the 
advance. Home address, Mrs. Margaret O'Connor, 
mother, 150 Spencer Street, Dorchester, Mass. 

O'CONNOR, HARRY GROVER . . Sergeant 
Headquarters detachment, 78th Division. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Saint Juvin, 
France, October 15, 1918. Sergeant O'Connor vol- 
unteered and went from his division headquarters 
to one of the regiments in line to obtain much need- 
ed information and arrange for liaison. He covered 
the distance of six kilometers through shell fire three 
times before the unit was found and while returning 
with the information was seriously wounded by a 
shell which mortally wounded two companions. He 
gave water and fijst aid to the two men and dragged 
himself down the road until he met a soldier whom 
he sent for an ambulance. After reaching the hos- 
pital and having his wounds dressed, he left the hos- 
pital without the knowledge of the attendants and 
deUvered the information to his division headquar- 
ters in person. Home address, Thomas O'Connor, 
father, Wayland, N. Y. 

O'CONNOR, JAMES J Corporal 

Company I, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres, France, October 14, 
1918. After his entire squad had been either killed 
or wounded while attacking an enemy machine-gun 
nest. Corporal O'Connor continued the combat 
single handed and, having killed three of the enemy, 
silenced their machine-gun which was enfilading his 
battalion. He then carried three of his comrades 
from their exposed positions to safety. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Catherine O'Connor, Milltown Malbay, 
County Clare, Ireland. 

O'CONNOR, THOMAS P Private 

Deceased. Company C, 165th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur- 
Fere, France, July 31, 1918. After his platoon had 
moved from an open field in the cover of the wood he 
returned to the field under heavy machine-gun fire 
to rescue a wounded comrade and was killed at the 
side of the man he tried to save. Next of kin, Mrs. 
J. Fitzpatrick, 337 East Twenty-second Street, New 
York City. 

O'DANIEL, JOHN W. . . Second Lieutenant 
11th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Bois St. Claude, in the St. Mihiel salient, 
September 12, 1918. After being severely wounded 
in the head early in the action he continued in com- 
mand of his platoon, loar'ing his men for several 
hours until forced to give in to complete phj'sical ex- 
haustion, thus displaying most exceptional courage, 
determination, and devotion to duty. Home ad- 
dress, A. H. O'Daniel, Ashland, Del. 

O'DELL, EDGAR H Private 

Company K, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary 



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heroism in action at Varennes, France, September 
26, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun fire, he 
entered a building alone and captured 16 prisoners 
and four machine-guns. He used an automatic nfle 
and hand grenades, during his advance to the build- 
ing, fire from which was checking our advance. 
Home address, Robert O'Dell, Oakfield, Maine. 

ODENWALD, WILLIAM . Private (First Class) 
Company M, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Cornay, France, October 9-10, 
1918. After fighting for six hours. Private Oden- 
wald volunteered to accompany 15 other soldiers 
and an ofiicer on a night patrol of Cornay, which was 
held by many enemy machine-gun posts. The party 
worked from 1 1 o'clock at night until the next morn- 
ing at clearing buildings and dugouts of the enemy, 
capturing 65 prisoners and two machine-guns. With 
six others. Private Odenwald volunteered and en- 
tered a dugout, where 23 prisoners were captured. 
He was wounded while leaving the town, but he re- 
fused to go to the aid station until the prisoners had 
been delivered at brigade headquarters. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Anna Odenwald, mother, 1813 Second 
Avenue, New York City. 

O'DONNELL, PAUL J. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. Infantry, 96th Aero Squadron. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Dun-sur- 
Meuse, France, September 26, 1918. His forma- 
tion was attacked while flying to bomb Dun-sur- 
Meuse by seven enemy planes. With the first 
spurt of enemy fire he was fatally wounded. With 
his last strength he opened a deliberate and destruc- 
tive fire on one of the enemy planes, driving it down 
out of control. He died before his antagonist 
struck the ground. Next of kin, Mrs. Adie O'Don- 
nell, mother, 1116 G Street, Southeast, Washing- 
ton, D. C. 

OFFINGER. EARL C Captain 

315th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Nantillois, France, September 29, 1918. 
While leading his company, under heavy shell and 
machine-gun fire. Captain Offinger received severe 
arm wounds. He was obUged to return for treat- 
ment to a first-aid post, and advised to go to the 
rear. Refusing, he returned to his lines, reorganiz- 
ed his company, and formed their position before 
being evacuated. Home address. Christian Offin- 
ger, father, Springfield, Mass. 

O'FLAHERTY, COLEMAN F. . . Chaplain 
Deceased. 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Very, France, October 3, 
1918. Chaplain O'Flaherty displayed conspicuous 
gallantry in administering to the wounded under 
terrific fire, exposing himself at all times, to reach 
their side and give them aid. In the performance of 
this heroic work he was killed. Next of kin. Miss 
Mary O'Flaherty, cousin, Mitchell, S. D. 

OGDEN, GEORGE Corporal 

Company H, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montblainville, France, Sep- 
tember 27, and near Beslieux, France, November 
2-9, 1918. While acting as battalion scout, Corporal 
Ogden succeeded in driving away the crews of two 
enemy machine-guns by sniping. Operating one of 
these guns himself and a sergeant the other, they 
materially assisted in repulsing an enemy counter- 
attack On another occasion, while leading a patrol 
of ten nien on the Vesle River, Corporal Ogden suc- 
ceeded in getting on the flank of the enemy and by 
rifle fire forced about 100 to retreat from a trench in 
disorder, inflicting many casualties. Later he suc- 
ceeded in getting in the rear of the enemy positions, 
remaining in hiding until night, and then returned 
with valuable information relative to the enemy's 
positions. Home address, Mrs. Rachel Ogden, 40S1 
Manayunk Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 



OGDEN, IRA C Captain 

Deceased. Mist Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
9-10, 1918. Due to casualties among field officers. 
Captain Ogden was placed in command of the sup- 
port line. On the afternoon of October 10, an ad- 
vance was ordered, and Captain Ogden requested 
permission to accompany the front line. He was 
placed in command of the front line of the regiment 
and advanced with it at 4:30 p.m. Regardless of 
personal danger, he crossed areas swept by machine- 
gun fire, and was killed in action shortly after he had 
reported as having reached the objective. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Ira C. Ogden, 380 Kings Highway, San 
Antonio, Texas. 

OGLE, EDWARD W., Jr Private 

Company H, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr<', France, October 
18, 1918. Acting upon his own initiative. Private 
Ogle on three different occasions risked his life by 
going in front of his Unes and assisting wounded 
comrades to a place of safety. Home address, Mrs. 
Catherine A. Ogle, mother, 62 Amphere Street, 
East Orange, N. J. 

O'HAGAN, THOMAS P. . . First Sergeant 
Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
France, October 14-15, 1918. After successfully 
conducting a raiding patrol and returning safely to 
his lines. Sergeant O'Hagan immediately went back 
to the scene and, exposed to unusual machine-gun 
and artillery fire, searched for and carried to safety 
a wounded man who was lying 100 yards frorn the 
enemy's wire. On the following day he carried a 
severely wounded comrade to safety across an open 
field, in spite of the terrific and especially directed 
machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Henry 
O'Hagan, 168 Davis Street, Belfast, Ireland. 

OILER, GEORGE Sergeant 

Company F, 9th Infantry. On July 1, 1918, near 
Vaux, he volunteered and led a liaison patrol 
through a thick woods known to be strongly held 
by enemy machine-guns. After being severely 
wounded, he brought back four prisoners and valua- 
ble information. Home address, Mrs. Katherine 
Oiler, wife, Mount Lick, W. Va. 

OKE, RUSSELL Sergeant 

Company L, 61st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chateau Charmois, France, 
November 9, 1918. Disregarding personal peril. 
Sergeant Oke attacked and reduced a machine-gun 
nest, kilUng two of the crew and driving the others 
from their guns. Home address, Mrs. Albert Oke, 
mother, Alvinston, Ontario, Canada. 

O'KEEFE, DANIEL J Corporal 

Company B, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Epinonville, France, Septem- 
ber 27, 1918. When half of his platoon were on a 
hillside under heavy machine-gun and snipers' fire, 
he effectively covered the withdrawal of his detach- 
ment with his automatic rifle. Home address, Mau- 
rice O'Keefe, father, 919 Noe Street, San Fran- 
cisco, Cal. 

O'KEEFE, JOHN J. . . . First Sergeant 

Company M, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Bois De Harville, France, 
November 10, 1918. After all the officers of two of 
the companies of his battalion had become casual- 
ties. Sergeant O'Keefe rallied the men, who had be- 
come disorganized under the machine-gun fire, and 
led them forward toward the objective, displaying 
marked courage and leadership. Home address, 
Mrs. H. O'Keefe, mother, 10340 Talhoume Avenue, 
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O'KEEFE, THOMAS J Corporal 

Deceased. Company H, 26th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
October 4, 1918. Corporal O'Keefe voluntarily ad- 
vanced alone into the woods to de.stroy an enemy 
machine-gun nest and in a single-handed pistol fight 
with eight of the enemy, succeeded in killing four 
Germans before he himself was killed in this unequal 
combat. Next of kin, Mrs. Margaret Butel, 
mother, 7040 Prairie Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

O'KELLY, GROVER C Sergeant 

Deceased. Company G, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6-8, 
1918, he displayed the greatest qualities of courage 
and leadership in assaults against strong enemy ma- 
chine-gun positions, and was killed in the perform- 
ance of this splendid duty. Next of kin, Miss Hettie 
E. O'Kelley, sister. Commerce, Ga. 

O'KELLY, THOMAS Corporal 

Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
France, October 15, 1918. Even after being warned 
of the danger of attempting to get through the mur- 
derous fire, and, after he had seen all the other bat- 
talion runners killed or wounded on the same mia- 
eion. Corporal O'Kelly willingly volunteered and 
started with a message to regimental headquarters. 
When he had gone but a short distance, he was 
wounded but managed to reach his destination, 
after which he was taken to a hospital. Home ad- 
dress, J. J. O'Kelly, brother, 636 Marquette Road, 
East, Chicago. 111. 

OLANSON, ARTHUR W Sergeant 

Company K, 315th Infantry-. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Sergeant Olanson, with his company 
commander, outflanked a machine-gun nest which 
was holding up their advance, shot one German 
non-commissioned officer who tried to escape, and 
captured two prisoners, the other occupants fleeing. 
The reduction of this machine-gun nest made it pos- 
sible for the flank of the battalion to advance. Home 
address, Louise Gabrielson, friend, 2221 South 
Twenty-third Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

OLDFIELD, WILLIE A. . . First Sergeant 
Company I, 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Charpentry, France, Septem- 
ber 26-27, 1918. Sergeant Oldfield was in charge of 
his platoon when it was subjected to heavy enemy 
machine-gun fire, causing numerous casualties. By 
his word and example he held his men in line as a 
unit until nightfall, when they intrenched. Next 
day when the tanks appeared he led the charge upon 
the machine-guns which were holding up the ad- 
vance. Inspired by his gallantry, his men went for- 
ward and cleared out the guns and assisted in the 
capture of Charpentry, with many prisoners. Home 
address, Mrs. Anna Oldfield, mother. Canton, Kan. 

OLDS, ARTHUR Sergeant 

Company E, 2d Battalion, 5th U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 2-3, 1918. After all the runners 
had been wounded, Sergeant Olds volunteered to act 
as runner, and made several trips through machine- 
gun and artillery fire. Home address, Mrs. Frank 
Farnum, mother, Millington, Mich. 

O'LEARY, JOSEPH A Corporal 

Deceased. Battery F, 124th Field Artillery. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Epinonville, 
France, October 7, 1918. He left shelter and volun- 
teered as a stretcher bearer, making freqvient trips 
to and from gun positions under heavy fire until he 
was killed by an enemy shell. Next of kin, Robert 
O'Leary, brother, 720 North Seventh Street, East 
St. Louis, 111. 



OLEJNIK, FRANK Corporal 

Company B, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gland, FVance, July 21, 1918. 
Assisting his platoon commander and one other com- 
rade. Corporal Olejnik went forward, attacking and 
capturing an enemy machine-gun and eight prison- 
ers. Home address, John Olejnik, father, Sobieski, 
Wis. 

OLIPHANT. DAVID A Sergeant 

Company A, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Romagne, France, October 14, 
1918. By his energy, iiutiative, and courage. Ser- 
geant Oliphant located several machine-gun nests 
and captured nine prisoners and an antitank gun 
when sent out with three other soldiers to locate the 
enemy positions. Next of kin. Miss Maggie Lynch, 
398 East Front Street, Ashland, Ky. 

OLIVER, MACK O Sergeant 

Company H, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action west of the Meuse, France, Octo- 
ber 11, 1918. After having been severely wounded 
by shrapnel. Sergeant Oliver refused to leave the 
lines, realizing the urgent need of men. After being 
relieved, he walked to the dressing station, despite 
his weakness from loss of blood, and his painful 
suffering from the wound. Home address. Mack 
Oliver, father, Second and Shady Avenues, Winston- 
Salem, N. C. 

OLLRICH. HARRY J Private 

Deceased. Company E, 125th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action during the advance 
across the River Ourcq and from Cierges 
to Fismes, France, July 31 to August 4, 1918. Many 
times daily during this advance Private OUrich dis- 
played an entire disregard of personal danger in the 
carrying of messages through enemy barrages. Later 
in the fighting near Fismes, when it became neces- 
sary to send an important message to the command- 
ing ofiicer of the battalion, although Private Ollrioh 
had been on constant duty night and day for four 
days, he attempted to deliver the message but was 
killed while crossing a shell-swept zone. Next of 
kin, Henry Ollrich, father, Mt. Clemens, Mich. 

OLSEN, ERIC S Sergeant 

102d Infantry. He was a member of a working 
party on the night of February 28, 1918, well out in 
front of the advance post. His party encountered a 
violent barrage of the enemy which protected enemy 
assault troops. He helped to fight off the German 
troops, and walked back and forth twice under the 
enemy's and our own barrage to collect his men. 
When he heard that his lieutenant was in trouble, 
he walked back again to his rescue, where the bar- 
rage had at first overtaken him. Home address, 
Mrs. Lena Olsen, mother, 472 East Street, New 
Britain, Conn. 

OLSEN, FRED Sergeant 

Machine-Gun Company, 264th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, 
France, September 27, 1918. With two other sol- 
diers. Sergeant Olsen volunteered and went 300 
yards beyond our outpost lines, through heavy shell 
fire, to bring in a wounded private of his regiment. 
The mission was promptly and successfully accom- 
plished. Home address, John Olsen, Box 121, Gal- 
eta, Cal. 

OLSEN, HAROLD Corporal 

Company K, 327th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, 
October 9, 1918. Assisted by another soldier. Cor- 
poral Olsen crawled far in advance of our hnes, 
under terrific machine-gun and shell fire, and 
brought back a severely wounded comrade. Home 
address, Carl E. Olsen, brother, 56 Robert Street, 
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OLSEN, JOSEPH E Private 

Company C, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, U. S. 
M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. While his pla- 
toon was following the adviance of an infantry pla- 
toon, which had become separated. Private Olsen 
was seriously wounded in the foot by machine-gun 
fire. At the edge of heavy brushwood, a company 
of German infantry was encountered; and Private 
Olsen, who had been forced to fall some distance be- 
hind, rushed forward as best he could and set up his 
tripod, acting as loader until the enemy was re- 
pulsed. Home address, Taylor Olsen, Rural Route 
1, Heyburn, Idaho. 

OLSEN, OLAF S Private 

Company I, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 31, 
1918. He was a squad leader in the second platoon. 
After reaching his objective he displayed extraor- 
dinary qualities of leadership in organizing scatter- 
ing squads of Company I and placing thern in ad- 
vantageous positions in spite of severe machine-gun 
fire and artillery bombardment. His disregard of 
danger and fine leadership were an inspiration to his 
comrades. Home address, Mrs. S. H. Dahler, 
mother, 1102 Banks Avenue, Superior, Wis. 

OLSON, JOHN C Private 

Company L, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Fontaine, France, 
May 11, 1918. He displayed conspicuous bravery 
by going from the front line to an advanced post and 
rescuing, unaided, a wounded comrade in the face 
of heavy machine-gun fire. Home address, Em- 
manuel Olson, Valparaiso, Ind. 

OLSON, MANDEL . . Private (First Class) 
Company A, 13th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
October 14, 1918. Accompanying another soldier, 
Private Olson left shelter and went forward 100 
meters over territory swept by shells and machine- 
gun fire, and carried a wounded man to safety. 
Home address, Mrs. Ben Olson, mother, 1206 Da- 
kota Avenue, Grand Forks, N. D. 

O'NEAL, JAMES LEE Private 

7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Sierge, France, October 5, 1918. When 
machine-gun and rifle fire was so heavy that his 
company commander would not order a runner out. 
Private O'Neil volunteered and carried messages 
from the regimental post of command to his com- 
pany, making numerous trips under heavy machine- 
gun and shell fire, during the day and night. Next 
of kin, James O'Neil, father, 7700 South Broadway, 
St. Louis, Mo. 

O'NEAL, MIKE Sergeant 

Company C, 8th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
France, October 4, 1918. Having been seriously 
wounded during an attack. Sergeant O'Neal re- 
fused to leave the field until he had led his men to 
cover and reestablished his guns for action, inspiring 
the other members of his platoon by his courage 
and fortitude. Home address, Chafles O'Neal, 
father, 622 Illinois Avenue, Jeffersonville, Ind. 

O'NEILL, FRANK P . . Second Lieutenant 
101st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Bois de St. Remy, France, September 12, 
1918. When the advance of his battalion was held 
up for nearly two hours. Lieutenant O'Neill, with 
four soldiers, made an attack on the enemy, and 
although subjected to direct fire, succeeded in 
silencing two of their machine-guns, and enabling 
his battalion to proceed further. Home address, 
Mrs. Julia F. O'Neill, mother, 32 Mill Street, Dor- 
chester, Mass. 



O'NEILL, JAMES T Private 

110th Ambulance Company. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Fismes, France, August 10, 
1918. Under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. Pri- 
vate O'Neill voluntarily made five trips to ascertain 
the condition of a bridge over the Vesle River to 
make sure that it was safe for the passages of am- 
bulances. Later, when the bridge became impass- 
able for vehicles this soldier crossed the bridge on 
foot and brought back food and medical supplies. 
Home address, Mrs. Rosa O'Neill, mother, Alden, 
Pa. 

O'NEILL, RALPH A. . . . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, 147th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thier- 
ry, France, July 2, 1918. Lieutenant O'Neill and 
four other pilots attacked 12 enemy battle planes. 
In a violent battle within the enemy's lines they 
brought down three German planes, one of which 
was credited to Lieutenant O'Neill. A bronze oak 
leaf, to be worn with the Distinguished Service 
Cross, is awarded to Lieutenant O'Neill for the fol- 
lowing act of extraordinary heroism in action: On 
July 5, 1918, he led three other pilots in battle 
against eight German pursuit planes near Chateau- 
Thierry, France. He attacked the leader, opening 
fire at about 150 yards, and closing up to 30 yardS 
range. After a quick and decisive fight the enemy 
aircraft fell in flames. He then turned on three 
other machines that were attacking him from the 
rear and brought one of them down. The other five 
enemy planes were driven away. A second bronze 
oak leaf, to be worn, with the Distinguished Service 
Cross, is awarded Lieutenant O'Neill for the follow- 
ing act of extraordinary heroism in action near 
Fresned, France, July 24, 1918: Lieutenant O'Neill, 
with four other pilots, engaged 12 enemy planes dis- 
covered hiding in the sun. Leading the way to an 
advantageous position by a series of bold and skillful 
maneuvers. Lieutenant O'Neill shot down the leader 
of the hostile formation. The other German planes 
then closed in on him, but he climbed to a position 
of vantage above them and returned to the fight and 
drove down another plane. In this encounter he not 
only defeated his opponents in spite of overwhelm- 
ing odds against him, but also enabled the recon- 
naissance plane to carry on its work unmolested. 
Home address, Mrs. R. L. O'Neill, mother, 218 
Sonoita Street, Nogales, Ariz. 

O'NEILL, WILLIAM Sergeant 

Deceased. Company H, 165th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the valley of 
Suippes, France, July 14-16, 1918. Wounded by a 
shell fragment, he returned to his platoon and en- 
gaged in hand-to-hand fighting after having his 
wound dressed. Wounded two days later by a ma- 
chine-gun bullet, he again returned to the firing line, 
after receiving first aid, and led a successful charge 
against an enemy position. His personal heroism 
was an inspiration to him men. He was killed while 
consolidating a position his platoon had just taken. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Annie Cotter, 212 East 90th 
Street, New York City. 

OOSTERBANN, DICK Private 

Company C, 15th Machine-Gun BattaUon. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
Rappe, France, October 21, 1918. While repulsing 
an enemy counterattack in the Bois de Rappe, Pri- 
vate Oosterbann, a gunner, was so badly wounded 
that he could no longer fire, but lay be.side his gun 
for 18 hours, without medical attention, under 
heavy machine-gun fire, encouraging the remainder 
of his squad until the attack was over. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Janette Oosterbann, mother, R. F. D. 
2, Zeeland, Mich. 

OPIE, HEIROME L Major 

1 16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Samogneux, France, October 15, 1918. 



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Although painfully wounded, Major Opie continued 
in command of his battalion, successfully leading it 
to its objective. During the action Major Opie dis- 
played rare courage and valor, refusing relief until 
the new objective was consolidated. Home address, 
Mrs. Heirome L. Opie, Staunton, Va. 

ORCUTT, IVER Private 

Company E, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Preny, France, November 1, 
1918. When it was rumored that several of the 
front line companies had been forced to withdraw, 
Private Orcutt volunteered and went over the entire 
front during the night, reporting back the exact lo- 
cation of each unit. His mission was accomplished 
under shrapnel fire and gas, but he succeeded where 
many other runners had failed. Home address, 
John Merrish Orcutt, father, Mazomain, Wis. 

CRD, RALPH EDWARD .... Sergeant 
Company C, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action west of Fismette, France, August 
10, 1918. Sergeant Ord, with another soldier, vol- 
untarily left a place of safety and crawled through 
heavy machine-gun and shell fire to the aid of a com- 
rade who had fallen wounded during the withdrawal 
of their company from an exposed position, carrying 
him 75 yards across an open area to shelter. Home 
address, John A. Ord, Dravesburg, Pa. 

O'ROURKE, CORNELIUS . First Sergeant 
Company A, 15th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vi6ville en 
Haye, France, September 14, 1918. Seeing two 
wounded comrades bang exposed to heavy enemy 
machine-gun and artillery fire, he went out in dis- 
regard of all danger to himself and brought them in, 
one at a time, to a sheltered place, thus inspiring his 
men by his great dash and courage. Home address, 
Miss O'Rourke, sister, 45 McDonald Street, Glens 
Falls, N. Y. 

O'ROURKE, JAMES H Private 

Company D, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vi6ville en Haye, France, 
September 26, 1918. After being twice wounded. 
Private O'Rourke captured two prisoners and took 
them to the battalion headquarters. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. William O'Rourke, mother, 266 Laurel 
Avenue, Lakewood, N. J. 

O'ROURKE, JOHN P Private 

Alias John T. Burke. Deceased. Medical De- 
tachment, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, Octo- 
ber 3-9, 1918. With utter disregard for his personal 
safety. Private O'Rourke worked untiringly under 
heavy shell fire and gave aid to the wounded He 
lost his life while advancing in front of his company 
to give aid to some wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. 
John P. O'Rourke, wife, Akron, Ohio. 

ORR, EDWARD .... First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Pilot, Air Service, 12th Aero Squad- 
ron. For extraordinary heroism in action in the 
Toul sector, France, August 28, 1918. Lieutenant 
Orr, flying with Lieutenant Phil A. Henderson, 
infantry, observer, on an unprotected reconnais- 
sance mission, encountered a patrol of eight enemy 
pursuit planes near the American balloon line. The 
patrol was sighted just as one of them dived on the 
balloon with the intention of destroying it. With- 
out hesitation. Lieutenant Orr attacked this plane 
and followed it to within 50 meters, firing his single 
front gun against the double guns with which the 
German plane was equipped. In the meantime 
Lieutenant Henderson engaged the other eight 
planes, which attacked from the rear. After a vio- 
lent combat, all of the enemy planes wore driven off. 
On September 14, 1918, Lieutenant Orr was acci- 
dentally killed. Next of kin, E. K. Orr, father, 
5331 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, 111. 



ORTIZ, CONCEPCION Private 

Deceased. Company I, 125th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
France, October 11, 1918. On the morning of Oc- 
tober 11 he made numerous trips across a valley 
which was swept by continuous and terrific machine- 
gun fire, carrying messages of great importance 
from his company in the front line to his battalion 
post of command. After having successfully and 
fearlessly carried many messages he lost his life 
while performing the hazardous duty. Next of kin, 
Leonardo Ortiz, father. Eagle Pass, Texas. 

OSBORN, MORTON Sergeant 

Company H, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action southeast of Bazoches, France, 
August 7-9, 1918. Wounded in the head and shoul- 
der, he rejoined his platoon as soon as his wounds 
had been dressed and remained with it until the 
command was relieved, displaying rare qualities of 
leadership and judgment under heavy machine-gun 
and rifle fire. Home address, Nathan Osborn, 
Load, Ky. 

OSBORNE, HARRY Corporal 

Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
October 3, 1918. Corporal Osborne, together with 
four other men, charged a machine-gun nest con- 
taining three heavy machine-guns, capturing the 
three guns and twenty prisoners. Home address, 
Mrs. Agnes Osborne, mother, 1177 Washington 
Street, Elizabeth, N. J. 

OSBORNE, WEEDON D. . . Dental Surgeon 
Deceased. U. S N. Attached to U. S. M. C. He 
voluntarily risked his life during the advance on 
Bouresches, France, on June 6, 1918, by helping to 
carry the wounded to places of safety, and while 
engaged in this difficult duty was struck by a shell 
and killed. Home address, Elizabeth Osborne, 
sister, Wheaton, 111. 

OSMOND, FRANK W Corporal 

Company A, 301st Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. Corporal Osmond was 
on duty as gunner in a tank, whose track was broken 
by a direct hit from an enemy shell. Because of the 
heavy machine-gun fire it was impossible to repair 
the track; but Corporal Osmond, accompanied by 
another soldier, left the tank, picked up some rifles, 
and, crawling through the trenches and brush to the 
rear of the machine-gun position, killed four of the 
enemy crew. They then returned to the tank and 
assisted in repairing the track, under heavy shell fire. 
Home address, John K. Osmond, father, 1232 North 
Fifty-third Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

OTTE, FRED Private 

Company A, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Fismes and Fismette, France, 
August 9-13, 1918. For four days, during the most 
intense fighting, he acted as runner between his bat- 
talion headquarters at Fismes and troops in Fis- 
mette. He made many trips across the Ve.sle River 
under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and when 
the bridge had been destroyed he continued his trips 
by swimming the river, which contained wire en- 
tanglements. Home address, Fred Otte, father, 
Fairmont City, Pa. 

OTTO. WILLIAM H Corporal 

Deceased. 45th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-'Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918 He gave the supreme proof of that 
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an exam- 
ple to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Martha Otto, mother, 2121 Addison Street, Chi- 
cago, 111. 



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OVERMEYER, GEORGE J. . . . Corporal 
Headquarters Company, 15th Field Artillery. For 
repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action 
near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 20, 1918, and 
near Vierzy, France. July 18, 1918. On June 20 he 
was in charge of an observation post which was 
bombarded by gas shells. In spite of the fact that 
the other observers were overcome by the gas, he 
remained at his post and continued to transmit 
observation to the artillery battalion commander. 
On July 18 this soldier was on liaison duty in the 
infantry and advanced with the third wave of the 
attack. He successfully carried a message through 
two enemy barrages to the artillery commander, 
thus giving proof of his courageous devotion to duty. 
Home address, Charles G. Overmeyer, 542 Kicka- 
poo Street, Hartford City. Ind. 

OVERTON, MACON C Captain 

Deceased. 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For re- 
peated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near 
Blanc Mont, France, October 2-10, 1918. When his 
battalion was halted by severe fire, Captain Overton 
attacked and reduced one strong enemy machine- 
gun nest, and, moving forward, captured one field- 
piece which was firing point-blank at his company. 
He was wounded the next day, but he refused to be 
evacuated, and continued to lead his command with 
skill and courage throughout the engagement. On 
October 8, after occupying St. Etienne without cas- 
ualties in his company. Captain Overton went 
through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to 
establish liaison with another company, his conspic- 
uous gallantry inspiring his men to repel two strong 
counterattacks. For the following act of extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near St. Georges, France, 
November 1, 1918, Captain Overton was awarded 
an oak leaf cluster to be worn with the Distinguished 
Service Cross: He displayed remarkable courage in 
leading his company under heavy artillery fire and 
silencing five machine-gun nests. He then person- 
ally undertook to guide a tank forward against 
machine-gun positions and while so doing was ser- 
iously wounded by a German anti tanksniper. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Margaret Overton, mother, Union 
Point, Ga. 

OWENS, DEWEY Corporal 

Deceased. Company B, 8th Machine-Gun Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Chateau-Thierry, France, July 14-14, 1918. While 
the enemy was attempting a crossing of the River 
Marne, Corporal Owens set his gun in position under 
heavy fire, losing some of his men in the exploit. He 
assisted the wounded to safety, after which he re- 
turned to his gun. When a shell struck his gun and 
disabled it, he secured another gun and placed it in 
position. This time all his men had become casual- 
ties, and, aided by a runner, he manned the gun. In 
attempting to repair it, after another hit, he was 
killed. Next of kin, S. E. Owens, father, Point, La. 

OWENS, FRANK A. . . . First Lieutenant 
4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Les Evaux, France, July 13, 1918. After 
several unsuccessful attempts had been made to get 
patrols across the Marne River at night. Lieutenant 
Owens, with two soldiers, crossed in dayUght and 
remained on the enemy side throughout the day. 
Home address, J. L. Owens, father, 617 East Sev- 
enth Street, Charlotte, N. C. 

OWENS, GILBERT Sergeant 

Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
October 3-5, 1918. Suffering from three severe 
scalp wounds. Sergeant Owens remained with his 
company, and, for two days performed his duties 
under intense artillery and machine-gun fire, until 
sent to the hospital completely exhausted. Home 
address, Mrs. Ella R. Owens, 1444 Lincoln Street, 
Tyrone, Pa. 



OWENS, JOHN T. . . . Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 

heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 

4, 1918. After locating three machine-gun posi- 
tions. Lieutenant Owens put one of them out of ac- 
tion with an automatic rifie by killing the gunners 
and forcing the carriers to abandon the gun. He 
was killed by machine-gun fire while reorganizing 
his company after a local counterattack. Next of 
kin, Julia Owens, mother, 71 South Eleventh Street, 
Hartford, Conn. 

PACKARD, WILLIAM L Private 

Deceased. Medical Detachment, 7th Field Artil- 
lery. For extraordinary heroism in action near Ex- 
ermont, France, October 5, 1918. In going to the 
aid of a wounded comrade. Private Packard was 
himself mortally wounded, but continued on his self- 
sacrificing mission till he was too weak from loss of 
blood to continue his work, dying shortly after- 
ward. Next of kin, Mrs. C. J. Altere, sister. New 
York City. 

PACKETT, JOHN W Corporal 

Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, October 
7, 1918. He volunteered and carried a rnessage to 
battalion headquarters under heavy artillery and 
machine-gun fire, although he had seen many of his 
comrades fall in attempting the same mission. 
Home address, Mrs. Lillie Packett, mother, Lenoir 
City, Tenn. 

PADGETT, ANDREW J Sergeant 

Company M, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montbrehain, France, Octo- 
ber 7, 1918. Taking command of his platoon after 
its commander had been seriously wounded. Ser- 
geant Padgett led it with remarkable dariiig 
through heavy machine-gun fire and captured six 
machine-gun nests. Wounded by a machine-gun 
bullet. Sergeant Padgett continued on to the ob- 
jective, using his rifle as a crutch, and directed the 
consolidation of the new position. Home address, 
Noah T. Padgett, father, 728 Burch Street, Gaffney, 

5. C. 

PAGE, ALFRED W Private 

Conpany D, 16th Infantry. For repeated acts 
of extraordinary heroism near Soissons, France, July 
18-23, 1918. During the entire five days of the ad- 
vance he fulfilled with exceptional efficiency the 
difficult and hazardous duties of liaison agent be- 
tween the infantry and the tanks. Subjected 
throughout the action to the direct fire of the enemy 
machine-guns and antitank artillery, he demon- 
etrated the highest type of courage and devotion to 
duty. Home address. Miss Louise Page, aunt, 19 
Dormont Street, Eash Hampton, Mass. 

PAGE, CHARLES C Private 

Deceased. Company D, 107th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near RonsBoy, France, 
September 29, 1918. During operations against the 
Hindenburg line. Private Page crawled out through 
the murderous fire and rescued a wounded comrade, 
carrying him to the nearest dressing station. For 
the folUwing act of extraordinary heroism in action 
near St. Souplet, France, October 15, 1918, Private 
Page is awarded a cluster to be worn with the Dis- 
tinguished Service Cross: Private Page was sent 
ahead with a scout patrol of six men, when they were 
suddenly fired upon. One of their number was killed 
and four others, including Private Page, were 
wounded. With one leg blown off and the other 
hanging by a fragment of flesh, he stimulated the 
greatest confidence in his companions by his words 
of encouragement while being placed on a stretcher. 
He died from the effects of his wounds shortly after 
reaching the hospital. Next of kin, Mrs. Anna L. 
Page, mother, 239 East Fifty-fourth Street, New 
York City. 



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PAGE, KENNETH B. . Private (First Class) 
Medical Corps, 104th Infantry. He displayed 
conspicuous gallantry during the action of April 10, 
1918, in running through a heavily shelled area to 
rescue an officer who had fallen moi tally wounded, 
and, at great personal risk, carrying him to a dress- 
ing station. Home address not given. 

PAGE, RICHARD CM Captain 

Pilot, Air Service. John I. Rancourt, first lieu- 
tenant, observer, SSth Aero Squadron, 103d Field 
Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Fismes, France, August 9, 1918. These officers were 
detailed to fly without escort on a visual reconnais- 
sance over the enemy's lines. They were attacked 
by six enemy battle planes 1 ,800 meters over Fismes. 
The Americans unhesitatingly fought this superior 
number of the enemy. Lieutenant Rancourt was 
three times seriously wounded in the legs above the 
kne s; yet he continued to operate his machine-gun 
and shot down one of the enemy planes. In spite of 
the fact that his elevator controls on one side had 
been shot away, Captain Page skillfully maneu- 
vered the plane throughout the combat and piloted 
it safely back to his airdrome. Home address, Car- 
ter H. Page, Jr., father, Fort Myers, Fla. 

PAINSIPP, ALBERT C Corporal 

Company A, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. 
Single-handed he attacked a German machine-gun 
emplacement. Although wounded in the leg, when 
a machine-gun was trained upon him, he boldly at- 
tacked it with hand grenades and drove off the crew. 
Home address, Mrs. D. Alberovsky, mother, 163 
State Street, Batavia, 111. 

PALARDY, CHARLES W Corporal 

Company F, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Damvillers, France, Novem- 
ber 10, 1918. Corporal Palardy went to the aid of a 
wounded comrade about 200 yards in advance of 
our lines, through sniper and machine-gun fire and 
brought him safely to cover. He was wounded while 
returning on his self-appointed mission. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Ida Palardy, mother, 667 North War- 
nock Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

PALMER. ALVA W Corporal 

Company K, 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action south of Exermont, France, Sep- 
tember 28, 1918. When his battalion commander 
asked for a volunteer to carry a message to the bat- 
talion commander on the right. Corporal Palmer 
(then private) volunteered and carried the message 
through an area exposed to intense machine-gun 
and artillery fire. By his utter disregard for his own 
personal safety, and his example of bravery, he 
inspired all those near him. Home address, Cleve 
Finney, brother-in-law, Weston, Mo. 

PALMER, DONALD D Corporal 

Company C, 107th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
France, August 2, 1918. He was a member of a de- 
tachment stringing telephone wire far in advance of 
the front lines through the heaviest artillery fire. 
When connection was established at a point within 
100 yards of the German line and before the Amer- 
ican advance was begun, he volunteered to remain 
there until our troops had advanced far enough to 
establish the advance regimental post of command 
at that place. His devotion to duty under condi- 
tions of greatest danger assisted immeasurably in 
maintaining unity of action between the front lines 
and regimental post of command, and his utter in- 
difference to his own safety made easier the capture 
of a strong enemv position. Home address, Mrs. 
F. B. Palmer, 653 Sixty-eighth Street, West Allis, 
Wis. 



PALMER, HARRY H. . Private (First Class) 
Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
tember 28, 1918. Responding to a call for volun- 
teers. Private Palmer, with five others, advanced 
400 yards beyond their front to bring in wounded 
comrades. They succeeded in rescuing seven of 
their men and also in bringing in the dead body of a 
lieutenant, while exposed to terrific machine-gun 
fire. Home address, Harry P. Palmer, father, Wil- 
domar, Cal. 

PALMER, LESTER Private 

Company F, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
September 12, 1918. After three of his platoon had 
been killed and six wounded Private Palmer 
crawled forward to a shell hole and killed one gunner 
in the nest. Subjected to a hand grenade bombing, 
he made his way to another shell hole, and from 
here shot another of the crew, after which ho 
rushed the nest and captured the remaining gunner 
and machine-gun. Home address, Andrew Palmer, 
father, Dover, Me. 

PALMER, JOSEPH A. . . Second Lieutenant 
15th Field Artillery, Observer. John W. Jordan, 
second lieutenant, 7th Field Artillery, observer; 
Roger W. Hitchcock, second lieutenant, pilot; 
James S. D. Burns, deceased, second lietuenant, 
165th Infantry, observer; Joel H. McClendon, de- 
ceased, first lieutenant, pilot; Charles W. Plummer, 
deceased, second lieutenant, 101st Field Artillery, 
observer; Philip R. Babcock, first lieutenant, pilot; 
and Louis G. Bernheimer, first lieutenant, pilot. 
All of these men were attached to the 88th Aero 
Squadron, Air Service. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Fismes, France, August 11, 1918. 
Under the protection of three pursuit planes, each 
carrying a pilot and an observer. Lieutenants Bern- 
heimer and Jordan, in charge of a photo plane, car- 
ried out successfully a hazardous photographic mis- 
sion over the enemy's lines to the River Aisne. The 
four American ships were attacked by 12 enemy bat- 
tle planes. Lieutenant Bernheimer, by coolly and 
skillfully maneuvering his ship, and Lieutenant 
Jordan, by accurate operation of his machine-gun, 
in spite of wounds in the shoulder and leg, aided 
materially in the victory which came to the Amer- 
ican ships, and returned safely with 36 v.aluable 
photographs. The pursuit plane operated by Lieu- 
tenants Hitchcock and Burns was disabled while 
these two officers were fighting effectively. Lieu- 
tenant Burns was mortally wounded and his body 
jammed the controls. After a headlong fall of 2,500 
meters. Lieutenant Hitchcock succeeded in regain- 
ing control of his plane and piloted it back to his 
airdrome. Lieutenants McClendon and Plummer 
were shot down and killed after a vigorous combat 
with five of the enemy's planes. Lieutenants Bab- 
cock and Palmer, by gallant and skillful fighting, 
aided in driving off the German planes and were 
materially responsible for the successful execution 
of the photographic mission. Home address, John 
N. Palmer, father, 310 Mclntyre Avenue, Zanes- 
ville, Ohio. 

PALMER, SIDNEY H Sergeant 

Company H, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Bois de la Naza, France, 
October 5, 1918. With two other soldiers. Sergeant 
Palmer volunteered to crawl out under enemy ma- 
chine-gun fire in an effort to locate three members of 
the platoon, who were missing after an unsuccessful 
attack on enemy machine-gun nests. Fnding the 
body of one, they located another, who lay help- 
lessly wounded, by calling out his name. As a re- 
sult they drew increased fire from the enemy, but 
they courageously crawled 25 yards further toward 
the hostile positions and succeeded in bringing back 
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our lines. Home address, J. V. Palmer, father, 3715 
Beaufort Avenue, Richmond Hill, Long Island, N.Y. 

PALMER, WILLIAM W. . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the region of Doul- 
con, France, October 3, 1918. He encountered 
three enemy planes (Fokker type). Despite their 
numerical superiority, he attacked and in a decisive 
combat sent one down in flames and forced the 
other to retire. Home address, H. W. Palmer, 
father, Bennettsville, S. C. 

PALUBACK, GUS W Corporal 

Company H, ISlst Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Forges Woods, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918. He advanced alone on his own 
initiative, in the face of heavy machine-gun fire, 
and destroyed a nest of German machine-guns. His 
brave action allowed his company to resume the ad- 
vance. Home address, John Paluback, 4107 Cliff- 
view Street, St. Louis, Mo. 

PAMARANSKI, JOHN .... Corporal 
Company B, 320th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Ogeon, France, Octo- 
ber 10, 1918. When his platoon was held up by an 
enemy machine-gun, which had caused many cas- 
ualties in the platoon. Corporal Pamaranski ad- 
vanced to within bombing distance of the gun, killed 
one and captured two of the enemy, together with 
the machine-gun. Home address, Mrs. Ludvika 
Kordzik, sister, 2906 Mulberry Alley, Pittsburgh, 
Pa. 

PAPADAKIS, CHRIST Private 

Company H, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Romacne-sous-Montfaucon, 
France, October 14-15, 1918. Private Papadakis 
for more than 48 hours carried litters with wounded 
or administered alone first aid to wounded while 
under continuous artillery and machine-gun fire. 
He continued his work until forced to stop from ex- 
haustion. Home address, Mrs. Anna Papadakis, 
mother, Vlaheronitisa, Chania, Crete Island, Greece. 

PAPPAS, PAUL J Private 

Company M, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Argonne Forest, France, Oc- 
tober 12, 1918. When his company withdrew from 
their position. Private Pappas, with one other sol- 
dier, saw the enemy forming for a counterattack, 
and, without thought of their danger, refused to 
withdraw, but held this part of the line for several 
hours by the efficient use of an automatic rifle, sub- 
ject to withering machine-gun fire, during the entire 
time. Home address, Peter Harlampy, friend, Niles, 
Ohio. 

PARADIS, ARTHUR Private 

Company B, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Belleau Woods, France, 
July 18-24, 1918. Private Paradis volunteered as a 
runner and carried messages through heavy con- 
centrations of machine-gun fire. Single-handed, he 
penetrated an enemy outpost and killed all of the 
Germans who were on guard there. Home address, 
Joseph Paradis, Mexico, Me. 

PARADISO, TONY Private 

Company D, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Epieds, France, July 23, 1918. 
Fighting with rare courage at Epieds, Private Para- 
diso bayonettod several Germans and then discov- 
ering two machine-gunners in a tree, he crept 
through the wheat fields alone and killed them. 
Later he made several trips from Epieds to a dress- 
ing station in the woods, traversing a road under 
constant shell and machine-gun fire. Home ad- 
dress, Louis Paradiso, father, Barra, Italy. 



PARCELL, CHARLEY N Private 

Company D, 317th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Nantillois, France, October 
5, 1918. Carrying messages for the platoon com- 
mander to squad leaders, under heavy enemy fire, 
Private Parcell greatly aided the advance of his pla- 
toon. Although twice wounded in the facu by shrap- 
nel, he continued his duties until ordered to the 
dressing station. Home address, J. H. Parcell, 
father. Rocky Mount, Va. 

PARENT, EDDIE J Private 

Company G, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 10, 
1918. While his company was suffering severe losses 
from an enemy machine-gun. Private Parent, un- 
aided, crawled forward and silenced the gun. Home 
address, M. Parent, father, 17 Oilman Street, Bruns- 
wick, Me. 

PARENT, JOSEPH C Private 

Battery C, 102d Field Artillery. For faithfulness 
and great coolness in the execution of his duty on 
April 20, 1918, when, although severely wounded in 
the head and left leg, he continued, under heavy 
shell fire, to repair the telephone lines and succeeded 
in re-establishing communication. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary L. Parent, mother, 117 South Main 
Street, Webster, Mass. 

PARKE, IRA S Private 

Machine Gun Company, 107th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bory, France, 
September 29, 1918. Private Parke, a machine- 
gunner, although wounded three times during 
the crossing of the La Selle River and the cap- 
ture of the heights beyond, refused to leave the 
field, and set a splendid example to his comrades. 
Home address. Rev. Hervey C. Parke, brother, 50 
Main Street, Amherst, Mass. 

PARKER, CHARLES W. . Second Lieutenant 
Company L, 371st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, September 
29 to October 1, 1918. Severely wounded in the 
foot, September 29, Lieutenant Parker remained on 
duty and ably commanded his platoon until October 
1, 1918. Home address, Mrs. Jamie J. Parker, 
Woodland, N. C. 

PARKER, DONALD M Corporal 

Deceased. Intelligence Personnel, 2d Battalion, 
6th Regiment, U. S. M C. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 
15, 1918. Corporal Parker voluntarily joined an 
officer and with him attacked and silenced a strong 
machine-gun nest, menacing the left flank of the 
line. He held the position in the face of strong op- 
position until he was fatally wounded by a sniper. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Ester J. Parker, mother, 281 
Pleasant Street, Leominster, Mass. 

PARKER, GEORGE E., Jr. . First Lieutenant 
9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Medeah Ferme, France, October 8, 1918. 
Gassed several times and his gas mask and pistol clip 
shot from his belt while going through a barrage. 
Lieutenant Parker continued to lead his company 
forward to its objective. He continually took and 
held first-line positions and repulsed several coun- 
terattacks. When the commanding officer of his 
battalion was cut off by the enemy he organized the 
battalion and held off repeated counterattacks, the 
while greatly outnumbered and fighting on three 
sides. Home address, Mrs. Emma Giles Parker, 
Plant City, Fla. 

PARKER, HUGH C. . . First Lieutenant 

320th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Boisde Ogon, France, October 10, 1918. 
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fire, and the casualties were becoming very heavy, 
Lieutenant Parker crawled forward to within bomb- 
ing distance of the enemy, and by killing one and 
capturing two of the enemy with their machine- 
guns, he enabled his platoon to continue its advance. 
Home address, Walter J. Parker, father. Mount 
Landing, Va. 

PARKER, JOHN A Private 

Company G, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
tober 8, 1918. In addition to his duties as runner. 
Private Parker volunteered and assisted in cleaning 
out many dugolts. At one dugout he was attacked 
by a number of Germans; he counterattacked with 
grenades, capturing ten prisoners and two light ma- 
chine-guns Home address, John J. Parker, father, 
Greenville, Texas. 

PARKER, JOHN H Colonel 

102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion at Seicheprey, France, April 20, 1918. During 
the engagement at Seicheprey, he went out in a 
withering hostile barrage to inspect his lines. Re- 
peatedly he climbed upon the firing step of the 
trench, and, standing there with his back toward 
the enemy and with shell splinters falling about him, 
he talked to his men in such cool, calm terms as to 
reassure them and brace them up so that when he 
left they were in a cheerful state of mind and in bet- 
ter condition to ward against attack. A bronze oak 
leaf is awarded Colonel Parker for the following act 
of extraordinary heroism: On July 21, 1918, near 
Trugny, France, he made a personal reconnaissance 
over a front of about two kilometers on horseback in 
the face of enemy fire and determined the strength 
of the German forces to insure the most advantage- 
ous approach for his troops to attack. Several 
times he was an inspiring figure to his men under a 
heavy artillery barrage and concerntration of ma- 
chine-gun fire. A bronze oak leaf is also awarded to 
Colonel Parker for the following act of extraordin- 
ary heroism: On July 25, 1918, on the road through 
La Fere Wood, between Beuvardes and Le Charmel, 
France, a battalion just coming into the line was 
halted, awaiting orders. Subjected suddenly to an 
intense artillery concentration, the men, who had 
only such cover as was afforded by the shallow 
ditches along the road, were thrown into some con- 
fusion. At that moment Colonel Parker came down 
the road on horseback. Immediately appreciating 
the situation, he twice rode down the line and back 
again at a slow walk, stopping to talk with the men; 
and thus by his fearless personal exposure to, and 
■disregard of, danger, he promptly steadied the 
troops and prevented probable disorder at an im- 
portant juncture. Home address, Mrs. John H. 
Parker, wife, Rutland Courts, Seventeenth Street, 
Northwest, Washington, D. C. 

PARKER, SAMUEL I. . Second Lieutenant 

28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Exermont, France, October 5, 1918. With 
total disregard for his own personal danger. Lieu- 
tenant Parker advanced directly on a machine-gun 
150 yards away while the enemy were firing directly 
at him, and killed the gunner with his pistol. In the 
town of Exermont his platoon was almost surround- 
ed after having taken several prisoners and inflict- 
ing heavy losses on the enemy; but despite the fact 
that only a few men of the platoon were left, contin- 
ued to fight until other troops came to their aid. 
Home address, J. J. Parker, brother, Monroe, N. C. 

PARKER, WILLIAM E Private 

Company E, 323d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Bois de Manheulles, France, 
November 9-11, 1918. Private Parker gave proof 
of unhesitating devotion to duty and disregard for 
personal safety, by continually volunteering and 
carrying messages to various units, crossing zones 



swept by machine-gun and artillery fire. Home ad- 
dress, O. J. Parker, father, Verona, N. C. 

PARKER, WILLIAM J Sergeant 

Company A, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Severely wounded in the abdomen 
while in charge of a detail carrying up trench mortar 
ammunition, he refused to be evacuated, advancing 
500 yards until his left arm was blown ofT by shell 
fire. Refusing to be carried in a stretcher, which he 
said was needed for more severely wounded men, he 
walked two kilometers to the first-aid station. 
Home address, Joseph C. Parker, Lexington, N. C. 

PARKHILL, OAKLEY L. . Second Lieutenant 
61st. Infantry For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion in the Bois des Fay, France, October 13 to 
November 11, 1918. On October 13, Lieutenant 
Parkhill, in company with another lieutenant, was 
wounded by the explosion of a shell. Regardless 
of his own wound, Lieutenant Parkhill administered 
first aid to his companion, and carried him to a first- 
aid station. After he was evacuated to the field hos- 
pital. Lieutenant Parkhill refused to be evacuated 
to the S. O. S. Hospital, and on October IS returned 
to duty with his company. During the period, Octo- 
ber 25 to November 11, while in command of 
Company E, 61st Infantry, he repeatedly exposed 
himself to enemy fire while reconnoitering and 
leading his company. Home address, Mrs. Clara 
Parkhill, wife, Abbottsford, Wis. 

PARMLEY, WILLIAM B Sergeant 

Deceased. 18th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an exam- 
ple to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Shelton 
B. Parmley, father, Newton, Iowa. 

PARRIS, WORDEN W. . . First Lieutenant 
2d Brigade, 1st Division. At Berzy-le-Sec, 
France, July 21, 1918, while serving as an aide on 
the brigade staff, he went through machine-gun fire 
and artillery bombardment with heroic fearlessness 
to obtain vital information from the front lines for 
the division commander. Home address, A. K. 
Parris, 728 Fifteenth Street, Northwest, Washing- 
ton, D. C. 

PARRISH, GRADY Sergeant 

Company G, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cote-de-Chatillon, France, 
October 16, 1918. After his platoon commander had 
been severely wounded and his platoon had suffered 
heavy casualties, he quickly reorganized the remain- 
der of the platoon and personally led it in the at- 
tack on Cote-de-Chatillon. By his daring acts, 
coolness, and good judgment, he broke up a heavy 
enemy counterattack on his front, thereby saving 
his men and being an example of exceptional hero- 
ism and devotion to duty. Home address, Mrs. 
Oscar C. Parrish, mother, Enterprise, Okla. 

PARSONS, J. K Colonel 

39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Cuisy, France, September 27, 1918, to 
October 11, 1918. Having volunteered to take 
command of a battalion, whose commander had 
been wounded, Colonel Parsons was knocked down 
by hostile shell fire, but he succeeded in rallying his 
men and kept them well organized, so as to with- 
stand the heavy fire of the enemy. On the following 
day he assumed command of the regiment and com- 
manded it in successful attacks, refusing to be 
evacuated after being so severely gassed that he was 
unable to see. Home address, ^Irs. J. K. Parsons, 
wife, 1009 Bryden Road, Columbus, Ohio. 



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PASCHAL, PAUL C Major 

30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion in the Bois D'Aigremont, France, July 15, 1918. 
During the intense artillery bombardment preceding 
the German drive of July 15, when the wounded 
were so numerous that it was impossible to care for 
them in the dressing stations, Major Paschal volun- 
tarily gave up his dugout for the use of the wounded 
and exposed himself to the heavy fire for ten hours. 
After crossing the Marne, this officer placed himself 
in the front line, in spite of the severe artillery bar- 
rage, in order to direct the attack, capturing two 
strongly fortified farmhouses and advancing his line 
for a distance of four kilometers. After gaining the 
position, he remained on duty for two days without 
food, despite the fact that he had been wounded and 
gassed. Home address, Mrs. Paul C. Paschal, 1820 
Lament Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. 

PASSAFIUME, JOSEPH Private 

Company G, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
September 29-30, 1918. Private Passafiume was 
detailed as a member of a team of runners, four 
teams having been sent to the battalion companies 
with a message regarding the attack of September 
30. On account of the extreme darkness, and the 
fact that the companies had changed positions, all 
the runners except Private Passafiume reported 
back, being unsuccessful in the mission. Private 
Passafiume continued on, however, reaching the 
company to which he had been sent, and thinking 
that the others may have been unsuccessful found 
all the other companies, obtaining a signed receipt 
of the message. He then found his way back and 
reported to his battalion commander. Home ad- 
dress, John Passafiume, father, Buffalo, N. Y. 

PASSARD, ROBERT J Corporal 

Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Vierzy, France, July 18, 1918. He led his 
squad in the attack with conspicuous bravery and 
utter disregard for his own safety. Although 
wounded three times he refused to go to the rear for 
medical attention and remained at his post on the 
firing line until his company was relieved the follow- 
ing night. Throughout the fight he rendered valu- 
able assistance to his platoon leader, assisted in re- 
organizing the company after the attack and prepar- 
ing the position for counterattack. 

PATERCITY, ADAM Bugler 

Company F, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12, 
1918. He held his position in the face of an enemy 
counterattack, silenced with his pistol one machine- 
gun nest, and, unaided, brought in three prisoners 
from another. Home address, Max Patercity, 
father, Trenton, N. J. 

PATON, NOEL E Sergeant 

Company A. 344th Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Wool, France, 
September 14, 1918. While on a reconnaissance 
patrol under heavy machine-gun fire, Sergeant Pa- 
ton was seriously wounded and ordered to the rear. 
Refusing to seek safety, he crawled to the assistance 
of two comrades, whom he had seen disappear under 
a burst of shrapnel, and, with one arm useless, at- 
tempted to render aid while he was himself suffering 
from loss of blood. Home address, Mrs. J. L. Allen, 
mother, Fayetteville, N. C. 

PATRICK, WILLIAM E Chaplain 

23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion during operations on the Meuse River, France, 
November 1-11, 1918. During thi.s period Chaplain 
Patrick constantly exposed himself to the enemy 
fire, while giving first aid to the wounded and assist- 



ing in their evacuation. Home address, Mrs. Una 
Warren Patrick, wife. The Rectory, St. Paul's 
Church, North Andover, Mass. 

PATTEN, JAMES H Corporal 

Deceased. Company D, 109th Infantry. He was 
an example to the men of his platoon when they 
were under fire for the first time, near Cond6-en- 
Brie, France. July 17, 1918. He continually circu- 
lated among his men, encouraging and cautioning 
them. Mortally wounded by shrapnel, he refused 
to be evacuated, but stayed with his platoon until 
he died, with a last word of encouragement on his 
lips. Next of kin, Simon P. Moffett, uncle, 3032 
North Marshall Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

PATTEN, LOUIS P Major 

147th Infantry. Major Patten (then captain) 
was seriously wounded in the shoulder while leading 
his company, but after being tagged for evacuation 
at the dressing station, his insistent request for per- 
mission to his command was granted, and he contin- 
ued to lead his company until the division was re- 
lieved. Home address, Toledo, Ohio. 

PATTERSON, ALFRED B. Jr 

First Lieutenant 

Pilot, Air Service, 93d Aero Squadron. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action in the region of Moiry, 
France, September 29, 1918. While on a patrol 
with two other machines, he attacked an enemy 
formation of seven planes (Fokker type) that were 

Crotecting a biplace plane. They destroyed the 
iplace and four of the Fokkers, forcing the remain- 
ing three to retire. A bronze oak leaf, for extra- 
ordinary heroism in action in the region of Moiry, 
France, October 23, 1918. He led a formation for 
the purpose of protecting our bombing planes, the 
accompanying planes being obliged to return, due 
to engine trouble. Despite this fact. Lieutenant 
Patterson proceeded on the mission alone. He 
sighted an enemy patrol of nine machines (Fokker 
type) and attacked them, driving one down. 
Home address, A. B. Patterson, father, 438 Franklin 
Avenue, Wilkinsburg, Pa. 

PATTERSON, EARL H Corpora I 

Battery D. 109th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Apremont, France, 
October 4, 1918. While acting as runner for the bat- 
talion, Corporal Patterson constantly exposed him- 
self to shell fire. While taking a message to the bat- 
talion commander at Apremont he was wounded, 
but, regardless of his own suffering and danger, en- 
deavored to carry a comrade, who was mortally 
wounded, to a place of safety. He then delivered 
the message before he would allow his wounds to be 
dressed. Home address, Mrs. William Patterson, 
mother, 23 North Washington Street, Wilkes- 
Barre, Pa. 

PATTON, GEORGE S., Jr Colonel 

Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. Colonel 
Patton displayed conspicuous courage, coolness, 
energy, and intelligence in directing the advance of 
his brigade down the valley of the Aire. Later he 
rallied a force of disorganized infantry and led it 
forward, behind the tanks, under heavy machine- 
gun and artillery fire until he was wounded. Un- 
able to advance further. Colonel Patton continued 
to direct the operations of his unit until all arrange- 
ments for turning over the command were complet- 
ed. Home address, Mrs. George S. Patton, wife, 
1004 Clover Building, Milk Street, Boston, Mass. 

PAUL, HUBERT C Private 

Ambulance Company 337, Medical Department, 
339th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Kadish, Russia, September 27-28, 1918. 
Acting as stretcher bearer to two companies of in- 



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fantry in action against the Bolsheviks, Private Paul 
for two days and nights made his way through 
swamps and forests to administer first aid and carry 
wounded to the dressing station. His work at all 
times was accomplished under sweeping machine- 
gun and intense artillery fire, making it necessary 
for him to crawl on his hands and knees for long dis- 
tances. Home address, Mrs. Belle Paul, mother, 
1404 South Center Street, Terre Haute, Ind. 

PAUL, JOHN .... Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Sanitary Service Unit 524. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, 
August 9, 1918. After driving his ambulance con- 
tinuously for a period of 15 hours, Private Paul vol- 
untarily left his post and went four kilometers in 
advance for wounded, traveling a road subjected to 
heavy machine-gun and shell fire. He was instantly 
killed by a shell after returning with these wounded 
men and carrying them to a dugout. Next of kin, 
John Searing Paul, 619 East Street, Paterson, N. J. 

PAULEY, WILLARD E Private 

15th Company, 6th Maohine-Gun Battalion. He 
showed the greatest determination and courage at 
Bois de Belleau, France, on June 2, 1918, when he 
maintained communication between the firing line 
and his headquarters by visual signaling. Knocked 
down twice, he remained at his post in the open for 
several hours under heavy shell fire. Home address, 
Mrs. Adkins, mother, St. Albans, W.Va. 

PAULSON, ARTHUR .... Sergeant 

Deceased. Company A, 59th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Brieulles, 
France, September 29, 1918. While fearlessly 
exposing himself by walking along the front line, 
in order to convey orders to his platoon. Sergeant 
Paulson was shot three times through the stomach. 
He nevertheless refused to go to the rear until he 
had conducted the platoon to its new position, and 
then declined assistance, walking 500 yards under 
fire to the dressing station. Upon arriving there, he 
insisted on sitting up, saying that the stretchers 
were needed for others. He died shortly afterward, 
having exhibited exceptional quahties of leadership, 
courage, and devotion to duty. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Anna Paulson, mother, 501 Linden Street, Cadillac, 
Mich. 

PAUSTIAN, HERMAN G Private 

Company D, 316th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
7, 1918 Private Paustian advanced ahead of his 
battalion during a heavy barrage trying to locate a 
small group of Americans, who had become lost. For 
two days and nights he carried messages from one 
shell hole to another, having no food or water during 
that period. His work was carried on under intense 
bombardment at all times, but with great courage 
he remained at his task, killing at least two enemy 
snipers. Home address, Elma Paustian, mother, 
3871 East Sixty-second Street, Kansas City, Mo. 

PAYNE, CARL C. . . . First Lieutenant 

20th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
ordinary heroism in action near Longuyon, France, 
September 16, 1918. Starting on a very important 
daylight bombing mission with five other planes, as 
observer he went on alone when the other five planes 
were forced to turn back. On crossing the Gerrnan 
Une, he was attacked by three enemy planes. Using 
his guns to keep the enemy at bay, he went on, 
reached his objective, and dropped his bombs on the 
railroad junction, cutting the line. On the way back 
four more planes joined in the attack, but, keeping 
them at bay with his guns, he reached the allied 
lines. Home address, Belmont, Mass. 

PAYNE, EARL C. . . . Private (First Class) 

Deceased. Medical Detachment, 9th Infantry. 

For extraordinary heroism in action near Blano 



Mont Ridge, France, October 7, 1918. Private 
Payne displayed exceptional valor and devotion to 
duty by constantly attending the wounded under 
machine-gun and artillery fire. He continued his 
task until mortally wounded, while rendering first 
aid to a wounded soldier under the direct observa- 
tion of an enemy machine-gunner. Next of kin, 
James R. Payne, father, 2330 South Eighteenth 
Street, St. Joseph, Mo. 

PAYNE, IRA M Sergeant 

Company A, 372d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sechault, France, Septernber 
29, 1918. Having found a machine-gun hidden in a 
brush which was causing serious casualties to his 
company, he crept up, lulled the gunners with his 
rifle, and captured the gun. Home address, Mrs. 
Minnie Payne, wife, 323 Fifteenth Street, South- 
east, Washington, D. C. 

PAYNE, FRANCIS W. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. Company M, 26th Infantry. While 
in charge of an ammunition carrying party near 
Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, he showed the high- 
est degree of courage in taking ammunition to the 
front Ones through artillery and machine-gun fire, 
and was killed while engaged in this duty. Next of 
kin, J. N. Payne, 1210 Virginia Street, Charles- 
town, W.Va. 

PAYNE, WORTHAM J Sergeant 

Deceased. Company D, 3d Machine-Gun Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Very, France, October 9, 1918. During a heavy 
bombardment, Sergeant Payne located a position in 
which his platoon would be less exposed to the in- 
tense shelling, and returning he collected his men 
and led them to this new location without a casual- 
ty. In the course of this exploit Sergeant Payne was 
severely wounded, but directed his platoon to the 
place of protection after falHng from exhaustion. 
Sergeant Payne died on his way to the hospital. 
Next of kin, J. J. Payne, father, R. F. D. 1, Cheney- 
ville. La. 

PAYSON, CARL F Sergeant 

Deceased. Company C, 125th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Cierges, north- 
east of Chateau-Thierry, France, on August 1, 1918. 
During the attack made by the company on the vil- 
lage of Cierges, Sergeant Payson was mortally 
wounded in the head by a machine-gun bullet. He 
succeeded in keeping on his feet, however, and with 
the attacking wave, encouraged them, and by his 
strong will power he instilled in them all the spirit 
of fearlessness. Next of kin, Mrs. Minnie Timber- 
man, mother, Monroe, Mich. 

PEACOCK, JACK Sergeant 

Company K, 141st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
8, 1918. All the officers of his company being killed. 
Sergeant Peacock took command and led the com- 
pany into action, capturing 62 German prisoners 
who were occupying and directing a fire against our 
troops from six machine-gun nests. Home address, 
Arnold Smith Peacock, father. Manger, Texas. 

PEACOCK, RAYMOND F. . . . Corporal 
Company F, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 10, 
1918. Being the only member of his detachment 
who knew how to operate an enemy machine-gun, 
he volunteered to go forward in the attack near Fis- 
mette, in spite of just having been so badly wounded 
in his left shoulder that his left arm was partially 
useless. He participated in the assault, and with 
one arm operated a captured German machine-gun 
against the enemy until he was again wounded. 
Home address, Mrs. F. J. Peacock, mother, 933 
West Washington Street, Morristown, Pa. 



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PEADEN. ALBERT JOHN .... Private 
Company M, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, France, Oc- 
tober 11, 1918. While delivering a message. Private 
Peaden was seriously wounded by a bullet which en- 
tered his cheek and passed through his lower right 
jaw, but he refused to be evacuated and continued 
on duty until the following day. Upon reporting to 
the aid station he was evacuated to the hospital, 
where the wound was found to be so serious that he 
was compelled to remain there for several weeks. 
Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth J. Creech, mother, 
Farmville. S. C. 

PEARCE, PERCE R. . . First Lieutenant 

2d Brigade, 1st Division. During a violent attack 
from artillery and machine-guns at Berzy-le-Sec, 
France, July 21, 1918, while serving as liaison officer 
he fearlessly exposed himself, exceeding the demands 
of duty to assist in reforming units that had been 
disseminated in battle and directing them to effect- 
ive positions. Home address, Mrs. J. C. Pearce, 28 
Van Wagenen Street, Newark, N. J. 

PEARCE, ZENO W Private 

Deceased. Company C, 1st Engineers. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
July 20, 1918. When volunteers were called for by 
his company commander. Private Pearce volun- 
teered and rescued wounded comrades from a bar- 
rage. Disregarding danger to himself, he continued 
the performance of these heroic deeds until killed. 
Next of kin, Joseph G. Pearce, father, 6932 Lock- 
wood Street, Oakland, Cal. 

PEARSON, HARRY L Private 

Machine Gun Company No. 3, 370th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Ferme la 
Fohe, France, September 30, 1918. While under 
heavy fire Private Pearson volunteered and, accom- 
panied by another soldier, rescued a wounded com- 
rade from an exposed position, carrying him to the 
first-aid station. Home address, Annie L. Pearson, 
mother, 714 East Ankeny Street, Portland, Ore. 

PEARSON, VARLOURD .... Sergeant 
Deceased. Company I, 137th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Baulny, France, 
September 28, 1918. Though wounded three times 
by shrapnel and machine-gun bullets, he refused to 
be evacuated and continued to lead the advance of 
his platoon, remaining in command for several hours 
till he received a fourth wound which proved fatal. 
Next of kin. General C. L. Pearson, father, Dade- 
ville, Ala. 

PEASE, LIBERTY Private 

Company E, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Forest de Fere, near Nestles, 
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 26 to 
August 2, 1918, during the advance of his regiment 
in the Forest de Fere, by his voluntary, authorized, 
and untiring efforts in carrying wounded, both by 
day and by night, under the most severe and dan- 
gerous circumstances, and especially when the town 
of Sergy was under bombardment, July 31, 1918. 
Home address, John E. Pease, R. F. D. 2, Shenan- 
doah, Iowa. 

PEATROSS, JAMES LINWOOD . . Major 
353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Bantheville, France, November 2, 1918. 
Though he had been wounded the day before and 
was so weak from exposure that he could hardly 
talk. Major Peatross remained with his battaUon 
and led it in assault on enemy machine-gun nests 
north of the Bois de Barricourt. Under his personal 
direction, without artillery support, the machine- 
gun nests were flanked and the day's objective 



reached in spite of the most determined resistance. 
Home address, Mrs. J. W. WUliams, mother, RoUa. 
Mo. 

PEAVY, JOE B First Lieutenant 

327th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Cornay, France, October 9, 1918. Al- 
though his command was nearly surrounded and 
enemy machine-guns were pouring an incessant fire 
on them, Lieutenant Peavy directed the fire of his 
men, after having been seriously wounded. He re- 
mained during the advance, refusing first aid until 
those about him needing attention were properly 
cared for. Home address, Mrs. Celestia Peavy, 
mother, Greenville, Ga. 

PECK, M. H Captain 

Deceased. 2d Battalion, 2d Engineers. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at St. Etienne, 
France, October 9, 1918. While in command of his 
battalion, holding part of the line in St. Etienne, 
Captain Peck personally conducted a reconnais- 
sance, after pervious patrols had failed, in order to 
establish liaison with the troops on his right. Cap- 
tain Peck lost his life during this reconnaissance. 
Next of kin, Mrs. M. H. Peck, wife, 12 Perry Street, 
Petersburg, Va. 

PECK, ROBERT H Colonel 

_ 11th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Liny-Devant-Dun, Fontaine, and Brande- 
ville, France, November 6-8, 1918. Throughout the 
successive attacks on Liny-Devant-Dun, Cote 292, 
Bois du Chenois, Fontaines, Murvaux, Bois du 
Corrai, and Bois de Brandeville, he exhibited con- 
spicuous gallantry, stimulating his command to a 
high state of enthusiasm and creating a superb mor- 
ale. Placing himself in front of the leading waves, 
he personally led his men to the assault. Accom- 
panied by nine men, he attacked a battery of enemy 
artillery near La Maisonette Farm, forcing the 
abandonment and subsequent capture of the bat- 
tery. Under his skillful leadership his regiment 
captured numerous prisoners, six pieces of artil- 
lery, three antiaircraft guns, 150 machine-guns, 
and vast quantities of ammunition and supplies. 
Home address, Mrs. R. H. Peck, Washington, D. C. 

PEDERSON, INGVALD O Private 

Headquarters Company, 7th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Fossoy, France, 
July 14-15, 1918. Private Pederson volunteered 
and carried a message over a heavily shelled route, 
and although wounded in the execution of this task, 
he accomplished the mission. Home address, 
George A. Roade, friend, in care of A. Colburn Co., 
Philadelphia, Pa. 

PEDERSON, WILLIAM J Private 

Company H, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Oches, France, November 4, 
1918. Exposing himself to heavy machine-gun fire. 
Private Pederson ciossed an open field 300 yards 
wide and rescued a severely wounded comrade. 
Home address, Albert Pederson, Becker, Minn. 

PEDRO, JEROME C Private 

Second Battalion, 9th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
October 3-9, 1918. As a runner. Private Pedro dis- 
played the utmost disregard for personal danger in 
carrying messages from his regimental commander 
to all parts of the line, under heavy shell fire, setting 
a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty, 
until he was seriously wounded. Home address, 
Jerome C. Pedro, father, 94 Frick Street, New Bed- 
ford, Mass. 

PEGG, DONALD H Private 

Deceased. Medical Detachment, 12th Machine- 
Gun Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 



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tion near the Bois de Ogons, France, September 30, 
1918. While engaged in administering first aid 
under terrific machine-gun fire, Private Pegg volun- 
tarily went to an especially dangerous position to 
care for a wounded soldier, and in so doing was him- 
self killed. Next of kin, George A. Pegg, father, 
Arlington, N. J. 

PEGUES, JOSIAH J. . . . First Lieutenant 
95th Aero Squadron, Air Ser\'ice. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Dun-sur-Meuse, 
France, November 5, 1918. On account of heavy 
clouds and mist. Lieutenant Pegues became de- 
tached from his formation. While endeavoring to 
find it, he came upon eight hostile planes which were 
maneuvering to attack four of our planes. With 
great courage and skill he passed through the forma- 
tion and attacked its leader, dispersed the forma- 
tion, preventing further attack. Home address, 
S. F. Pegues, father, 6043 Woodlawn Avenue, 
Chicago, 111. 

PELKEY, EDWIN Private 

Company C, 107th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
France, August 2, 1918. He was a member of a de- 
tachment stringing telephone wire in advance of the 
front lines through the heaviest artillery fire. When 
connection was established at a point within 100 
yards of the German line and before the American 
advance was begun, Private Pelkey volunteered to 
remain there until our troops had advanced far 
enough to establish the advance regimental post of 
command at that place. His devotion to duty un- 
der conditions of great danger assisted immeasur- 
ably in maintaining unity of action between the 
front lines and regimental post of command, and his 
utter indifference to his own safety made easier the 
capture of a strong enemy position. Home address, 
Fred E. Pelkey. R. F. D. 1, Pain Court, Ontario, 
Canada. 

PENDELL, ELMER . . . First Lieutenant 
Observer, 120th Infantry. 168th Aero Squadron. 
For extraordinary heroism in action November 4, 
1918. As observer in D. H. 4 plane, Lieutenant Pen- 
dell flew an infantry contact machine over the line 
of the 7th Division November 4, 1918. Because of 
exceedingly adverse weather conditions, Lieutenant 
Pendell disregarded the danger of fire from the 
ground and cro.ssed the lines at 1,000 feet altitude. 
While thus flying he was wounded in the shoulder 
by an explosive bullet fired from the ground. Dis- 
regarding his wound, he came down to an altitude as 
low as oOO feet. After securing the desired informa- 
tion he wrote out his message with great effort and 
dropped it to the division. Home address, George 
G. Pendell, father, Caribou, Me. 

PENNINGTON, EDGAR . Private (First Class) 
Medical Detachment, 357th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, 
France, October 23-24, 1918. Private Pennington 
demonstrated the highest bravery and devotion to 
duty in giving first-aid treatment to wounded men 
under terrific bombardment of gas and high-explos- 
ive shells. Going over the top with his company he 
attended wounded men and directed their evacua- 
tion until he became exhausted and had to be sent 
to a hospital. Home address, Vivian Brady, friend, 
Wellington, Texas. 

PEPIN, EDMUND .... Sous-Lieutenant 
Pilot, 47th Escadrille, French Air Service. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the region of St. 
Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. Lieutenant 
Pepin, in the most adverse weather conditions, flew 
at an extremely low altitude for two hours and a 
half, thoroughly reconnoitering enemy positions 
and returning with information of the greatest 
value. Home address not given. 



PERCY, WILLIAM J Sergeant 

Company E, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. After having been wounded in the face 
and legs, he led a patrol, under heavy shell and ma- 
chine-gun fire, against an enemy machine-gun nest 
and succeeded in capturing one gun and 15 prison- 
ers. Home address, Mrs. W. J. Percy, wife, 1846 
Pierce Avenue, Niagara Falls, N. Y. 

PERDEW, EARNEST E Sergeant 

Company H, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
tember 28, 1918. Assisted by another sergeant, and 
leading a combat group across an open valley under 
constant hostile fire, he completed the capture of 
four machine-gun nests and three prisoners. Home 
address, J. E. Perdew, father, Etiwanda, Calif. 

PERKAUS, FRANK . . . Supply Sergeant 
Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. Sergeant Perkaus volunteered to go about 
350 yards in advance of our lines to locate the enemy 
and secure other information. He made the trip 
through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire and 
secured the information but was wounded while re- 
turning to our line. When ordered to the dressing 
station by his commanding officer, he helped others 
who were more seriously wounded than himself to 
reach the station. Home address, Mrs. Anna Perk- 
aus, mother, 2718 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, 
111. 

PERKINS, BYRON R Private 

Deceased. Headquarters Company, 1st Engin- 
eers. For extraordinary heroism in action near Sois- 
sons, France, July 20, 1918. When volunteers were 
called for by his company commander. Private Per- 
kins volunteered and rescued wounded comrades 
from a barrage. Disregarding danger to himself, he 
continued the performance of these heroic deeds 
until killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Eula Chamberhn, 
sister, 425 Summer Avenue, Springfield, Mass. 

PERKINS, EARL H Sergeant 

Company M, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, 
September 26. 1918. With three other soldiers, he, 
on his own initiative, crawled across an open field, 
subjected to intense artillery and machine-gun fire, 
flanking three machine-gun positions, which were 
holding up our advance. The mission was success- 
ful, seven Germans being killed by the patrol and 23 
captured and three machine guns captured. Home 
address, Mrs. P. O. Perkins, mother, 8042 Sanga- 
mon Street, Chicago, 111. 

PERONACE, ANTHONY .... Private 
Company B, 4th Infantry. For extraordnary 
heroism in action near Gland, France, July 21, 1918. 
With his platoon leader and one other soldier. 
Private Peronace captured an enemy machine-gun 
and eight prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Concetta 
Peronace, wife, 147 Mulberry Street, New York 
City. 

PERRY, SETH E Corporal 

Deceased. Company K, 119th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. When a portion of his 
company was threatened with a counterattack and 
he had seen one runner killed in an attempt to reach 
them from company headquarters with orders to fall 
back, he volunteered for the dangerous mission. 
While crossing an open field under heavy fire, he was 
mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary L. 
Perry, mother, Okisko, N. C. 

PETERS, HERBERT N Captain 

Deceased. 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 



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heroism in action near Lea Huit Chenuns, France, 
September 12-14, 1918. A3 commander of the sup- 
port company of his battalion, Captam Peters 
displayed courage and leadership by rushing two 
platoons into position to protect the right flank of 
the battalion, which had suddenly become exposed. 
Under his personal leadership, in the face of intense 
machine-gun and shell, fire a number of enemy ma- 
chine-gun nests were stormed and enemy combat 
troops dispersed. Serious danger to the advancing 
line was thereby averted. Tliis gallant officer was 
killed shortly afterward in a raid on the enemy. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Nettie Peters, mother, Sabinal, 
Texas. 

PETERS, WILLIAM Private 

Company I, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Bois de Chaume, France, Octo- 
ber 10, 1918. When the advance of his platoon was 
held up by an enemy machine-gun. Private Peters 
on his own initiative flanked the position, killed the 
gunner, and captured the rest of the crew, thereby 
allowing the platoon to advance. Home address, 
Louis Peters, father, 1608 Cleveland Avenue, Chi- 
cago, 111. 

PETERSEN, LEONARD .... Private 
Deceased. Ambulance Company 140, 110th Sani- 
tary Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Baulny, France, September 29, 1918. Serving as a 
litter bearer, he voluntarily left cover and exposed 
himself to intense artillery fire to rescue wounded 
men lying in the open. Mortally wounded, he con- 
tinued to assist in the rescue of wounded comrades 
till he fell exhausted. Next of kin, Mrs. Helen 
Petersen, mother, 942 Gilmore Avenue, Kansas 
City, Kan. 

PETERSEN. SOLOMON .... Sergeant 
Company I, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action during the Argonne offensive, 
France, September 26-29, 1918. He repeatedly led 
patrols in successful attacks on enemy machine-gun 
emplacements, displaying calmness and keen judg- 
ment. After being wounded he insisted on remain- 
ing in command of his platoon. Home address, 
C. C. Petersen, father, Atlanta, Kan. 

PETERSEN, THEODOR .... Sergeant 
Deceased. Medical Department, 151st Field Ar- 
tillery. Died March 5, 1918, of wounds received in 
action. Next of kin, Mrs. Jacobine A. Petersen, 
mother, 99 Central Avenue, Oshkosh, Wis. 

PETERSON, ALBERT C Private 

Deceased. Company B, 307th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, 
France, October 15, 1918. Private Peterson sacri- 
ficed his life in fearlessly going out in the face of 
machine-gun fire and attempting to rescue another 
soldier who had been mortally wounded. Next of 
kin, Louis C. Peterson, father, Stacy, Minn. 

PETERSON, DAVID McK. . . . Captain 
94 Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Luneville, France, on 
May 3, 1918. Leading a patrol of three, he encoun- 
tered five enemy planes at an altitude of 3,500 
meters and immediately gave battle. Notwith- 
standing the fact that he was attacked from all 
Bides, this officer, by skillful maneuvering, suc- 
ceeded in shooting down one of the enemy's planes 
and dispersing the remaining four. A bronze oak 
leaf is awarded to Captain Peterson for extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, on 
May 15, 1918. While on a patrol alone he encoun- 
tered two enemy planes at an altitude of 52 meters. 
He promptly attacked, dpspite the odds, and shot 
down one of the enemy planes in flames. While thus 
engaged he was attacked from above by the second 



enemy plane, but by skillful maneuvering he suc- 
ceeded in shooting it down also. Home address, 
P. B. Peterson, Honesdale, Pa. 

PETERSON, G.I. Pharmacist's Mate(Third Class) 
U. S. N. Attached to Company M, 5th Regiment, 
TJ. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near St. Etienne, France, October 3-7, 1918. 
Pharmacist's Mate Peterson was directly responsible 
for the saving of several lives while obliged to care 
for the company's wounded alone. On succeeding 
days he travelled from one side of the company 
sector to the other, through artillery and machine- 
gun barrage, hunting and caring for the wounded. 
Home address, Lewis J. Peterson, father, Paxton, 

m. 

PETERSON, HELMER . Private (First Class) 
Company E, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Tulerie Ferme, France, 
November 4, 1918. Private Peterson displayed ex- 
ceptional bravery in carrying important messages 
to the rear through heavy enemy artillery and ma- 
chine-gun barrages, keeping his commanding officer 
informed as to the situation at all times. Tireless in 
his efforts, he was instrumental in the success of the 
operation. Next of kin, Mrs. Jonas J. Akre, sister, 
Decorah, Iowa. 

PETERSON. HOLGAR .... Corporal 
Deceased. Company C, 308th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Charlevaux, 
France, October 3-7, 1918. While leading a scout- 
ing party, Corporal Peterson encountered an enemy 
patrol and displayed exceptional courage and lead- 
ership in killing the officer and two soldiers who 
composed it. He repeatedly volunteered for dan- 
gerous patrol work with great bravery and aggres- 
siveness, until he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Catherine Peterson, wife, Spencer, Iowa. 

PETERSON, OSCAR W Sergeant 

Company A, 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Courchamps, France, July 
19, 1918. Discovering the enemy making a counter- 
attack to the left flank of his platoon. Sergeant 
Peterson immediately organized a combat group of 
25 men, and though greatly outnumbered by the 
Germans he succeeded in routing them, inspiring 
his men by his disregard of personal danger. He 
was severely wounded later in the day, but he re- 
fused to go to the rear until he had reorganized his 
platoon an hour and a half later. Home address, 
Mrs. Ella Peterson, mother, Jamestown, N. Dak. 

PETERSON, ROY W. , Private (First Class) 
Company D, 114th Machine-Gun Battahon. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. Severely wounded 
while operating a machine-gun under shell fire. Pri- 
vate Peterson refu.sed to leave his post until he was 
removed by his comrades against his protests. 
Home address, Lottie S. Peterson, mother, 3408 
Sahler Street, Omaha, Neb. 

PETERSON, VAN WALKER . . . Sergeant 
Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Chaume, France, 
October 10, 1918. When the company guarding the 
flank was on the verge of retreating in disorder. 
Sergeant Peterson avoided the perilous situation by 
jumping to the front and holding the badly shaken 
troops in their positions on the line. His quick ac- 
tion during the terrific fire was responsible for the 
safety of the entire line. Home address, Mrs. Es- 
ther L. Peterson, wife, 523 Arlington Place, Chi- 
cago, 111. 

PETERSON, VICTOR Sergeant 

Company H, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Forges, France, September 
26, 1918. When his platoon was held up by a heavy 



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flanking machine-gun fire, Sergeant Peterson ad- 
vanced alone ahead of the platoon, on his own ini- 
tiative, and successfully cleaned up the machine- 
gun nest with hand grenades and captured the ma- 
chine-gun. Home address, Charles Peterson, bro- 
ther, 4(533 Kenmore Avenue, Ciiicago, 111. 

PETERSON, WALTER O. L. . First Sergeant 
Company H, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 5, 
1918. Because of casualties among officers, Ser- 
geant Peterson was placed in command of the sec- 
ond wave, which he led with exceptional bravery 
and leadership. When it became isolated in a fog, 
he crawled forward by himself to ascertain the char- 
acter of troops which were seen one kilometer to the 
front, and upon finding that they were hostile, im- 
mediately established Uaison with adjacent units 
and straightened out his line after breaking up sev- 
eral enemy machine-gun nests. Home address, 
Mrs. Edna H. Peterson, wife, 2122 Clarence Ave- 
nue, Racine, Wis. 

PETERSON, WILLIAM C. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. U. S. Infantry, attached to 5th Regi- 
ment, U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau- 
thierry, France, June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme 
proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve 
as an example to hitherto untried troops. Next of 
kin, Fred Peterson, father. North Crystal Lake, 111. 

PETIT, AUGUSTE JULES . Marechal des Logis 
6th Company, 5th R. C. P., French Army. For 
extraordinary heroism in action east of Doncourt, 
France, September 27, 1918. Having been ordered 
to attack Bonvrot Farm, Marechal des Logis Petit 
led his platoon forward with fixed bayonets and cut 
off the enemy, capturing the position, which had 
been occupied by the enemy since dawn. His pla- 
toon, numbering but 20, took 83 prisoners and four 
machine-guns. 

PETITT, CHARLES E. . . Second Lieutenant 
102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Verdun, France, October 27, 1918. After 
being seriously wounded in the assault against 
strong enemy positions in the Bois de le Reine, 
Lieutenant Petitt stumbled on at the head of his com- 
mand until compelled to turn over the command to a 
sergeant, on account of his condition. After this he 
remained in a shell hole under terrific concentration 
of machine-gun and artillery fire, encouraging his 
men as best he could, and aiding to the utmost of his 
ability by sniping the enemy with the rifle of a sol- 
dier wounded more severely than himself. Homo 
address, Mrs. Gengina Petitt, wife, Ontonagon, 
Mich. 

PETRACH, EMIL H Bugler 

Company G, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Preny Ridge, France, No- 
vember 1, 1918. Under heavy and deadly machine- 
gun fire. Bugler Petrach carried messages to and 
from his company. After all other means of com- 
munication had been cut off, he volunteered and 
carried many important messages through artillery 
fire, thus estabhshing Uaison with the rear. He was 
later wounded while passing through a barrage. 
Home address, Anna M. Petrach, Youngstown, 
Ohio. 

PETROVIC, JOSEPH L Corporal 

Battery D, 6th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Flevillo, France, October 
5-7,1918. When a shell burst near his gun, throwing 
him across the train of the piece and killing or 
wounding all of the section but himself and one 
other cannoneer. Corporal Petrovic and the latter 
succeeded in repairing the piece and continued the 
rolling barrage until it became impossible to fire the 
gun again. Two days later, under almost identical 
circumstances, he and one other soldier continued at 
their post, after the other members of the crew had 



been wounded, and continued to serve the piece 
until the completion of the barrage. Home address, 
Mrs Mary Petrovic, mother, 541 Marble Avenue, 
Johet, 111. 

PETTY, ORLANDO H. . Passed Assist. Surgeon 
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Lucy, France, June 11, 1918. While Surgeon 
Petty was treating wounded under bombardment of 
gas and high-explosive shells he was knocked down 
and his gas mask torn by a bursting gas shell, but he 
discarded his gas mask and continued his work. 
Later, when his dressing station was demolished by 
another shell, he helped carry a wounded officer 
through the shell fire to a place of safety. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs Marcia M. Petty, wife, 6215 Ridge 
Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 

PETTY, WILLARD D Private 

Deceased. Company B, 131st Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, 
France, October 10, 1918. Showing utter disregard 
of personal danger, he went to the rescue of his 
wounded platoon leader who lay in a zone covered 
by heavy enemy machine-gun fire, being himself 
mortally wounded in the attempt. Private Petty 
volunteered to attempt the rescue, which cost him 
his Ufe, after two of his comrades had been killed 
and another wounded in similar trials. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Lydia Petty, mother. Pearl, 111. 

PEURIFOY, JOHN M. . , First Sergeant 

Company L, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Pylone, France, October 9, 
1918. After he had seen an officer and 13 men of his 
company fall from the fire of enemy machine-guns 
and snipers. Sergeant Peurifoy advanced alone, and, 
after crawling about 50 yards in advance of his com- 
pany, he shot a sniper from a tree and drove off the 
crews of two machine-guns located nearby. His 
action permitted the further advance of his com- 
pany. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Peurifoy, 
mother, Griffen, Ga. 

PEYTON, BYRON . . . Supply Sergeant 
Supply Company, 166th Infantry. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action northeast of Chateau- 
Thierry, France, July 29, 1918. In response to a call 
from the attacking battaUon for ammunition he 
drove a combat wagon in broad dayhght into the 
front-line positions near Vere-en-Tardenois, and 
delivered the ammunition required by his comrades 
on the front. Home address, John L. Peyton, 328 
West First Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. 

PFEIL, CLARENCE Private 

Company K, 327th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne-Meuse offensive, 
October 9, 1918. Assisted by another soldier. Pri- 
vate Pfeil crawled far in advance of our lines, under 
terrific machine-gun and shell fire, and brought back 
a severely wounded comrade. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary H. Pfeil, mother, 1002 West Washington 
Street, Sandusky, Ohio. 

PHALEN, EDWARD F Corporal 

Company E, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 18, 
1918. Corporal Phalen voluntarily left the assault- 
ing wave of his company and, single-handed, cap)- 
tured or killed the entire crew of a concealed ma- 
chine-gun position, which was delivering a terrific 
and accurate fire upon his comrades from the right 
flank. His timely and gallant act drew the fire of 
the machine-gun from his comrades until they were 
able to find shelter, and saved the lives of many of 
the assaulting wave. Home address, Margaret 
Phalen, mother, 88 North Street, Calais, Me. 

PHELAN, JEREMIAH A Corporal 

Company M, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Cornay, France, October 9-10, 



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1918. After fighting for six hours, Corporal Phelan 
volunteered to accompany 15 other soldiers and an 
officer on night patrol of the town of Cornay, which 
was held by many machine-gun posts. The party 
worked from 11 o'clock at night till next morning in 
clearing buildings and dugouts of the enemy, cap- 
turing 65 prisoners and two machine-guns. With 
six others, Corporal Phelan volunteered and entered 
a dugout, where 23 prisoners were captured. He 
was wounded while leaving the town, but he refused 
to go to the aid station until the prisoners had been 
dehvered at brigade headquarters. Home address, 
Mrs. Anna Phelan, mother, New York City. 

PHELPS, GLEN .... First Lieutenant 
Observer, Balloon Section, Air Service. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur-Marne, 
France, July 15 and August 7, 1918, and Chatel- 
Chehery, France, October 27-30, 1918. While regu- 
lating artillery fire from his balloon Lieutenant 
Phelps, with another observer, was attacked by 
three enemy planes and forced to jump after his 
balloon had been set on fire. On four other occa- 
sions his balloon was sent down in flames, after be- 
ing attacked by superior numbers of the enemy, 
but on each occasion he resumed his work just as 
soon as another balloon could be obtained. Home 
address, Mrs. W. A. Phelps, mother, 4442 Demar 
Boulevard, St. Louis, Mo. 

PHILBALD, HENRY W Corporal 

Deceased. 78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. Corporal 
Philblad advanced alone on two machine-gun nests, 
which he captured, killing several of the crew with 
his pistol. Two hours later he again went forward 
with two other soldiers and, while attacking an- 
other machine-gun nest, he was killed by shrapnel. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Emma Philbald, mother, Knox- 
ville, 111. 

PHILLIPS, CHARLES Private 

Company A, 4th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
July 18-19, 1918. On July 18, 1918, he twice urove 
a hght truck loaded with ammunition through Vier- 
zy and up the road directly in the rear of the posi- 
tion occupied by his company, this road being under 
heavy shell fire at all times. On the morning of the 
19th of July he returned over the same route with 
rations and ran his truck under machine-gun fire to 
within 50 yards of the trenches. On the return trip 
his truck was hit by a shell and destroyed, where- 
upon he borrowed another truck and returned. 
Home address, Davis Phillips, Helena, Mont. 

PHILLIPS, CLIFFORD F. First Lieutenant 

Deceased. Company H. 339th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bolshie 
Ozerka, Russia, April, 2, 1919. With a few men 
and two Lewis guns, he held the enemy counter- 
attack for an hour until reinforcements arrived. 
He constantly encouraged and inspired his men by 
the example of heroism he set, refusing all aid when 
seriously wounded, to avoid weakening his small 
effective forces. Next of kin, Mrs. Anna Kathryn 
Phillips, R. F. D. 4, Neola. Iowa. 

PHILLIPS, DEWEY . . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company K, 125th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, 
July 31, 1918. While his company was waiting 
orders, after having reached the crest of Hill 212, 
Private Phillips voluntarily left his place and went 
for a message when an approaching runner was seen 
to fall, too badly wounded to reach the company. 
This act was done voluntarily and under the direct 
fire of the enemy's machine-guns, as well as the 
terrific bombardment to which the hill was then 
subjected. Next of kin, John Phillips, father, 427 
Hanchett Street, Saginaw, Mich. 



PHILLIPS, ELMER A Private 

Company K. 106th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism iii action near Sedan, France, November 7, 
1918. Private Phillips was a member of a patrol 
sent out to silence machine-gun nests, which were 
holding up the battalion's advance. When the 
officer leading the patrol fell, mortally wounded, 
this soldier went to his assistance in the face of 
heavy fire from machine-guns only 100 yards away, 
remaining in this position until nightfall, though 
himself seriously wounded. Home address, Robert 
E. Cunningham, brother-in-law, R. F. D. 4, Jas- 
per, Ala. 

PHILLIPS, GEORGE R. . . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service, 50th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Beffu et la Mor- 
thonime, France, October 23, 1918. Lieutenant 
Phillips, pilot, accompanied by Lieutenant Mitchell 
H. Brown, observer, while on a reconnaissance for 
the 78th Division, attacked an enemy balloon and 
forced it to descend, and was in turn attacked by 
three enemy planes (Fokker type). The incendiary 
bullets from the enemy's machines set the signal 
rockets in the observer's cockpit afire. Disregard- 
ing the possibility of going down in flames, Lieuten- 
ant Phillips maneuvered his plane so that his ob- 
server was able to fire on and destroy one enemy 
plane and drive the others away. He then handed 
his fire extinguisher to Lieutenant Brown, who ex- 
tinguished the flames. They completed their mis- 
sion and secured valuable information. Home ad- 
dress, George W. Phillips, father, 122 West Market 
Street, Lewiston, Pa. 

PHILLIPS, O. V Sergeant 

Battery C, 151st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Suippes, France, July 15, 
1918. After all telephone communication had been 
severed on account of heavy enemy shell fire. Ser- 
geant Phillips volunteered and carried a very im- 
portant message through an extremely heavy bom- 
bardment. Although wounded while carrying out 
this mission, he refused medical attention until the 
message had been delivered. Home address, Wil- 
liam E. Phillips, father, 685 Plum Street, St. Paul, 
Minn. 

PHILLIPS, RUFUS R Private 

Company F, llSth Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bran Court, France, October 
9, 1918. When his company was about to reach its 
objective, a sunken road. Private Phillips' company 
was swept by enfilading fire from several hostile 
machine-guns. Upon his own initiative this soldier 
jumped down the bank, mounted his automatic rifle 
in the center of the road in the face of the enemy's 
fire, and opened fire, sweeping the parapets of the 
hostile positions with well-directed fire. His act re- 
sulted in the capture of the 30 Germans occupying 
the post. Home address. Dr. C. Phillips, father, 
R. F. D. 8, Gaffney, S. C. 

PHILLIPS, SAMUEL E. . . First Sergeant 
Company B, 316th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfaucon, September 
26-30, 1918. During the entire four days of action, 
Sergeant Phillips exposed himself to the dangers of 
artillery and machine-gun fire, assisting in every 
way possible to insure the success of the advance. 
He made repeated trips to the rear and either urged 
his comrades forward or led them up to their posi- 
tions. So strenuously did he labor during the entire 
action that, at the end of the fourth day, he was so 
exhausted from strain and shell shock that he was 
taken from the field. Home address, Mrs. Isabelle 
S. Phillips, wife, Greencastle, Pa. 

PHILLIPS, SYLVESTER .... Private 

Deceased. Battery E, 10th Field Artillery. For 

extraordinary heroism in action near Greves Farm, 

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as telephone operator at a gun in a detached posi- 
tion, when all the crew became casualties. With 
another soldier, he courageously continued to fire 
the piece under the heaviest bombardment, until it 
was struck by a shell and he was killed. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Mary PhiUips, mother, 1117 Walker Street, 
Des Moines, Iowa. 

PHILLIS, OLEX Sergeant 

Company L, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brandeville, France, Novem- 
ber 5-10, 1918. Sergeant PhiUis rendered excellent 
service on patrols and by volunteering his services 
for an expedition into the German lines. He cap- 
tured several machine-guns and rendered great as- 
sistance to the wounded by giving first aid in the 
absence of medical personnel. Home address, Steve 
D. Philhs, father, Mamatcani, Korsnthias, Greece. 

PHIPPS, GEORGE T. . . First Lieutenant 
16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Remain- 
ing on duty after his right elbow had been shattered 
by a machine-gun bullet, he personally led a com- 
pany to the left and front, covering a flank that was 
entirely exposed. Being then placed in command of 
a battalion he led a successful attack upon a strong 
enemy position, showing marked ability as a leader 
and inspiring his men by his bravery. Home ad- 
dress, A. H. Phipps, brother, 1218 East Columbia 
Street, Evansville, Ind. 

PHIPPS, WALTER B Private 

Headquarters 319th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vilosnes, France, September 
27-28, 1918. For two days and two nights Private 
Phipps repeatedly exposed himself to heavy shell 
fire in directing and maintaining the battalion relay 
runner service. He rendered valuable service in car- 
rying messages over fire-swept areas, directing 
wounded soldiers to the first-aid station, and locat- 
ing a new aid station when severe bombardment 
necessitated its removal. Home address, Columbus 
Phipps, father, Clintwood, Va. 

PIAZZA, JOHN L Sergeant 

Company C, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Talma Farm, France, Octo- 
ber 17, 1918. During the operations of October 17 
Sergeant Piazza went through heavy machine-gun 
and artillery fire to carry a wounded private of his 
platoon from an exposed position to a place of 
safety. A short time after, he carried a wounded 
officer of his company across an open space of 80 
yards and a stream, subjected to machine-gun and 
sniper's fire, to a place where he could be removed 
by stretcher bearers. Home address, Mrs. John L. 
Piazza, wife, 631 East 213th Street, New York City. 

PIAZZANI, JULIUS A Corporal 

Company F, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Loges, Francp. Octo- 
ber 19, 1918. When machine-gun fire had held up 
the advance of his company, and all had entrenched 
themselves in places of safety, Corporal Piazzani 
noticed a wounded man about 250 yards in front of 
the fine. Voluntarily and without hesitation, he 
went to the side of the wounded and rendered first 
aid. Upon his return, he advised the stretcher 
bearers, enabling them to safely bring this man in, 
thereby saving his life. Home address, Mrs. Lavina 
Piazzani, 518 John Street, West Hoboken, N. J. 

PICKERING, WOODELL A. Lieutenant Colonel 
369th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the Champagne Sector, France, September 
26 to October 1, 1918. Lieutenant Colonel Picker- 
ing repeatedly exposed himself to intense shell and 
machine-gun fire, establishing observation stations 
and giving able counsel to subordinate officers. 
Home address, Manchester, Pa. 



PIERCE, EDWARD P. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company D, 108th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, 
September 29, 1918. Private Pierce left shelter, 
went into an open field under heavy machine-gun 
and shell fire, and dragged a wounded soldier to 
safety. This courageous soldier was killed while ad- 
vancing with his company later in the action. Next 
of kin, George Pierce, father, Buffalo, N.Y. 

PIERCE, THOMAS L Major 

325th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Juvin, France, October 11-14, 1918. 
Although suffering from a machine-gun bullet 
wound. Major Pierce refused to go to an aid station, 
but remained in personal command of his battaUon 
during the action. Upon receiving two other 
wounds three days later, this officei again refused 
assistance and remained with his command until the 
afternoon, when he was again severely wounded. 
He permitted himself to be evacuated only after he 
had given his successor detailed instructions and in- 
formation. Home address, H. H. Pierce, brother, 
49 Wall Street. New York City. 

PIERCY, ROBERT S. . . Private (First Class) 
Company C, 105th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 27, 1918. After the signal de- 
tachment of the 118th Infantry had suffered severe 
casualties and wore no longer able to aid in main- 
taining Unes between the 118th and 117th Regi- 
ments, Private Piercy rendered valuable services by 
keeping up the entire line of communication, work- 
ing day and night under constant and sweeping ar- 
tillery fire. Almost uninterrupted service was main- 
tained between the regiments, owing in great part to 
his untiring energy. Home address, Robert F. 
Piercy, Andrews, N. C. 

PIERSON, ELVIN L Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 322d Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de la 
Grande Montagne, France, October 16, 1918. When 
the telephone communications had been cut off, 
Corporal Pierson made four trips as a runner 
through severe artillery barrage and machine-gun 
fire, maintaining liaison between artillery and infan- 
try. Home address, Mrs. Kathryn M. Pierson, 
wife, 2229 Franklin Avenue, Toledo, Ohio. 

PIERSON, WARD W. ..... Major 

Deceased. 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Etraye, France, November 
8-9, 1918. Major Pierson displayed the highest 
courage and leadership, reconnoitering the enemy 
positions under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. 
He was killed while in the performance of this act. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Ward W. Pierson, wife, Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

PILCHER, LUTHER W Sergeant 

Deceased. 20th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an exam- 
ple to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Richard 
L. Pilcher, father. Box 336, Chipley, Fla. 

PILKERTON, ALVIN W. . Pharmacist's Mate 
U. S. N., attached to 1st Battalion, 6th Regiment, 
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. 
While he was dressing the injuries of a wounded sol- 
dier under heavy shell fire. Pharmacist's Mate PU- 
kerton was himself severely wounded in two places, 
but he refused to treat his own wounds until he had 
taken care of his patient. Home address, W. I. Pil- 
kerton, Greensboro, Ala. 



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PINCOFFS, MAURICE .... Captain 
Medical Corps, Ambulance Company No. 1, 2d 
Division. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Blanc Mont, France, October 9, 1918. After a 
withdrawal of the line had been made, he voluntar- 
ily crossed an open field under heavy fire to a small 
wood, where he located a number of wounded men, 
whose injuries he dressed, and directed their evacua- 
tion without further casualties. Home address, 
Maurice Pincoffs, father, 1035 Calvert Street, Balti- 
more, Md. 

PINE, HARRY W. . . . Second Lieutenant 
353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Haumont, France. Lieutenant Pine led a 
patrol of eight men in an attempt to gain entrance 
into the town of Haumont, which was stubbornly 
held by the enemy. Working his way through the 
rear outposts, he encountered an enemy patrol near 
the entrance, attacking and defeating it. He then 
proceeded through the entire town, capturing and 
returning with two prisoners, as well as obtaining 
valuable information. Home address, Mrs. Grace E. 
Thompson, 302 North Bordy Drive, Bogalusa, La. 

PIRINOLI, MIKE Private 

Company E, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, November 
1, 1918. When his company had suffered heavy cas- 
ualties and had been withdrawn he went out with 
another soldier in advance of our lines and under 
machine-gun fire to rescue the wounded. His com- 
panion shot down, he continued his work, though 
constantly exposed to heavy fire, carrying back two 
wounded men and the soldier who had started out 
with him. Home address, Peter Pirinoli, brother, 
Sebastool, Cal. 

PISTICOUDIS, THEODORE . . . Private 
Company C, 5th Machine-Gun Battalion. When 
three infantry men were buried by a shell explosion 
near Chateau-Thierry, June 6, 1918, he fearlessly 
left shelter in face of heavy shelling and rescued 
them. 

PITTS, WILLIAM A. . . Private (First Class) 
Company M, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroisrn in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. 
Being informed that a wounded man was lying in 
No Man's Land, Private Pitts immediately volun- 
teered and, with Sergeant Collins, went to his aid. 
The intense fire of the enemy necessitated crawling 
the entire distance. While on the return trip the 
wounded man was hit by a machine-gun bullet and 
instantly killed, but these two men brought in the 
dead body, crawling with great difficulty over the 
ehell-torn ground. Home address, Mrs. Maggie 
Pitts, mother, Anniston, Ala. 

PIVETEAU, E. M Lieutenant 

Third B.C.L. ART. d'Assaut, French Army. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Massif Blanc 
Mont, France, October 3-8, 1918. During two at- 
tacks by the Second American Division, he repeat- 
edly distinguished himself by his courage and utter 
disregard of danger in transmitting orders and gath- 
ering important information for his battalion com- 
mander. His zeal, devotion to duty and initiative 
were of the highest order. Home address not given. 

PLASSMEYER, ALBERT J., Jr. . , . 

Private (First Class) 

Deceased. Battery E, 322d Field Artillery. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Brabant-sur- 
Meuse, France, October 22-23, 1918. Though mor- 
tally wounded and gassed, he continued his work as 
telephone operator and lineman, repairing telephone 
lines and remaining on duty until ordered to be evac- 
ated. His example of heroism and fortitude in- 
spired those workmg with him. Next of kin, Albert 
F. Plassmeyer, Box 433, Zelienople, Pa. 



PLATNER, AARON A Captain 

9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Medeah Ferme, France, October 3-9, 1918. 
He repeatedly led his battalion against machine-gun 
nests, through terrific enemy bombardment, untU 
his objectives were attained. During the progress 
of the attack, when his men were being cut down by 
hidden fire, he personally located the gun and shot 
the gunner. His gallant example to his troops was 
an important factor in the success of the attack. 
Home address, A. Platner, father, Ellis, Kan. 

PLATT, CHARLES E Corporal 

Deceased. 45th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an exam- 
ple to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Lettie Piatt, mother, 401 North Twenty-fourth 
Street, Lafayette, Ind. 

PLATT, JONAS HENRY . . First Lieutenant 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Bois de Belleau, Chateau- 
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Seriously wounded 
in the leg early in the engagement, he continued to 
direct the operations not only of his platoon but of 
another. He charged and drove off the crew of an 
enemy machine-gun, supervised the disposition and 
digging in of a large part of his company, and yielded 
command only when exhausted from pain and loss 
of blood. Home address, Mrs. Katherine Piatt, 
mother, 655 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 

FLATTEN, MICHAEL A Cook 

Battery B, 121st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Chery-Chartreuve, 
France, August 14, 1918. When the gun crews of 
the platoons in the woods were forced to withdraw 
on account of the intense enemy shelling, a wounded 
man was left behind. Noticing this. Cook Flatten 
rushed into the woods despite the continued shell- 
ing and brought the man to safety. Home address, 
Joseph M. Flatten, father, 1047 Velp Avenue, 
Green Bay. Wis. 

PLAUMAN, HERMAN . Private (First Class) 
Company H, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Gilles, France, August 3, 
1918. After having just returned from a hazardous 
trip through heavy shell fire. Private Plauman vol- 
unteered and carried a message to his company com- 
mander. As he was about to complete his mission 
the company commander was mortally wounded by 
a shell. After administering first aid he reported 
back to his battalion commander, who, upon notic- 
ing that one of the runner's fingers was missing, 
ordered him to the rear for treatment. Home ad- 
dress, Herman Plauman, Sr., father, 158 Melrose 
Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 

PLEMMONS, RUSSELL L. . . . Corporal 
Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, October 
7, 1918. After seeing two other soldiers killed while 
attemping to carry atuomatic-rifle ammunition 
through a heavy artUlery and machine-gun barrage, 
Corporal Plemmons volunteered for this dangerous 
mission and successfully accomplished it. Home 
address, Baxter Plemmons, father, Lenoir City, 
Tenn. 

PLUMLEY, RICHARD G. . . . Captain 
39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
in action near the Bois de Septsarges, France, 
September 27, to October 10, 1918. On duty as 
regimental adjutant. Captain Plumley felt a place 
of safety, and going forward under heavy fire 
assisted in reforming the assault battalion, which 
had lost most its officers and was becoming dis- 
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crossed areas which had been subjected to heavy 
gas bombardments, and as a result became almost 
blind and greatly weakened by gas poisoning. He 
refused to be evacuated, however, and remained on 
duty throughout the night, rendering valuable as- 
sistance to the regimental commander, who had just 
taken command. Home address, A. N. Phillips, 
uncle, Glenbrook, Conn. 

PLUMMER, CHARLES W. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 101st Field Artillery, Observer. John 
W. Jordan, second Lieutenant, 7th Field Artillery, 
observer; Roger W. Hitchcock, second lieutenant, 
pilot; James S. D. Burns, deceased, second lieuten- 
ant, IfiSth Infantry, observer; Joel H. McClendon, 
deceased, first lieutenant, pilot; Louis G, Bernhei- 
mer, first lieutenant, pilot; Philip R. Babcock, first 
lieutenant, pilot; and Joseph A. Palmer, second 
lieutenant, 15th Field Artillery, observer. All of 
these men were attached to the 88th Aero Squad- 
ron, Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Fismes, France, August 11, 1918. Under 
the protection of three pursuit planes, each carrying 
a pilot and an observer. Lieutenants Bernheimer 
and Jordan, in charge of a photo plane, carried out 
successfully a hazardous photographic mission over 
the enemy's lines to the River Aisne. The four 
American ships were attacked by 12 enemy battle 
planes. Lieutenant Bernheimer, by coolly and 
skillfully maneuvering his ship, and Lieutenant 
Jordan, by accurate operation of his machine-gun, 
in spite of wounds in the shoulder and leg, aided ma- 
terially in the victory which came to the American 
ships, and returned safely with 36 valuable photo- 
graphs. The pursuit plane operated by Lieutenants 
Hitchcock and Burns was disabled while these two 
officers were fighting effectively. Lieutenant Burns 
was mortally wounded and his body jammed the 
controls. After a headlong fall of 2,500 meters, 
Lieutenant Hitchcock succeeded in regaining con- 
trol of this plane and piloted it back to his airdrome. 
Lieutenants McClendon and Plummer were shot 
down and killed after a vigorous combat with five of 
the enemy's planes. Lieutenants Babcock and Pal- 
mer, by gallant and skillful fighting, aided in dri\'ing 
ofT the German planes and were materially responsi- 
ble for the successful execution of the photographic 
mission. Home address, Portsmouth, Maes. 

PLUMMER, GEORGE Private 

Company L, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 
18-25, 1918. He distinguished himself by volun- 
teering three times to carry messages through heavy 
shell fire after all runners had been killed or wound- 
ed. Home address, Louis Plummer, father, Rifle, 
Col. 

PLUSH. LEWIS C. . . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, 49th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, 
October 4, 1918. Lieutenant Plush was a member 
of a patrol of seven machines which attacked 17 en- 
emy Fokkers. After shooting down one of the en- 
emy, this officer returned to the fight and shot down 
another. Home address, William Plush, father, 440 
East Phillips Boulevard, Pomona, Cal. 

POILLON, JOHN J Corporal 

Company C, 311th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
France, September 29, 1918. Although engaged as 
company clerk, when the platoon to which he was 
attached was required to advance over a heavily 
shelled territory. Corporal Poillon volunteered and 
carried messages from his company commander to 
the platoon, the journey being made under the most 
hazardous conditions and under severest shell fire. 
Home address, Mrs. Henrietta Poillon, mother, 465 
West 157th Street, New York City. 



POKORNY, ROBERT . Private (First Class) 
Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Roncheres, 
France, July 28, 1918. Private Pokorny volun- 
teered and went forward to recover the trail of a 
37-mm. gun. Despite the great danger of heavy ma- 
chine-gun fire, he succeeded in recovering and drag- 
ging it back to our lines. Home address, Mrs. An- 
tonio Pokorny, mother, 2453 South Sawyer Avenue, 
Chicago, 111. 

POLITTE, MELVIN J Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Grand Ballois 
Farm, France, July 15, 1918. After seeing many of 
his comrades killed or wounded in attempting the 
same mission. Corporal Politte went forward under 
heavy shell and gas bombardment and repaired tel- 
ephone lines. Home address, Lexia J. Politte, 
father. Old Mines, Mo. 

POLLARD, RUSSELL Corporal 

Company H, 365th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois Frehaut, France, No- 
vember 10, 1918. During the assault on Bois Fre- 
haut, Corporal Pollard, a rifle grenadier, conducted 
his squad skillfully in firing on hostile machine-guns 
until his rifle was broken. He then used his wire- 
cutter with speed and skill under heavy shell and 
machine-gun fire, and although wounded in his right 
arm he continued to cut the wire with his left hand, 
and assisted his men in getting through it until 
ordered to the dressing station a second time by his 
company commander. Home address, Caroline 
Pollard, mother, Weatherford, Texas. 

POLLEY, BRITTON . . First Lieutenant 

Observer, Air Service. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Romagne, France, October 9, 
1918. Lieutenant Policy was assigned to a mission 
to find line troops of the division to which his squad- 
ron was attached. Weather conditions made flying 
almost impossible, a second plane, assigned to the 
mission returning on that account. Flying at an 
altitude of 25 meters over enemy lines, he encoun- 
tered and defeated three enemy patrols, gathering 
and delivering to his division headquarters most val- 
uable information. Home address, J. W. E. PoUey, 
father, 440 East 166th Street, New York City. 

POLLEY, JOHN R Private 

Company A, 1 10th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cheppy, France, September 
26, 1918. When the infantry attack was held up by 
direct fire from an enemy concrete machine-gun 
emplacement, Private PoUey, who was a member of 
a wire-cutting detail, charged the emplacement 
with one infantry soldier, capturing two guns and 
two prisoners and enabling the advance to continue. 
Home address, Mrs. Mannie J. Policy, mother, 307 
Washington Avenue, Wellington, Kan. 

POLLINGER, FRANK Private 

Company G, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Charlevaux, France, October 
3-7, 1918. During the period of four days, when his 
battahon was surrounded by the enemy and after 
his squad leader had been wounded, Private Pollin- 
ger took command of the squad, although he himself 
was suffering from a wound received four days pre- 
vious. His indomitable courage and perseverance 
upheld the spirit and morale of his men under such 
trying circumstances, and he continued to direct 
their movements until forced out of action by a sec- 
ond wound. Home address, Mabel V. PoUinger, 
wife, 29 Endicott Street. Worcester, Mass. 

PONDER, WILLIAM THOMAS First Lieutenant 

Aviation Section, 103d Aero Pursuit Squadron. 

For extraordinary heroism in action near Fontaines, 

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from his patrol, Lieutenant Ponder observed and 
went to the assistance of an alhed plane which was 
being attacked by 30 of the enemy. Lieutenant 
Ponder destroyed one enemy plane and so demoral- 
ized the remaining that both he and his comrade 
were able to return to their hnes. Home address, 
W. P. Ponder, father, Mangum, Okla. 

POORE, BENJAMIN A. . Brigadier General 
7th Infantry Brigade. For repeated acts of ex- 
traordinary heroism at Bois de Septsarges, France, 
September 27, and at Bois du Fays, France, October 
11, 1918. At Bois de Septsarges on September 27, 
General Poore personally reformed his disorganized 
troops, who were falling back through lack of com- 
mand and because of severe casualties. Under 
heavy fire, he led them to the lines, and presented 
an unbroken front to the enemy. Again on October 
11, in the region of Bois du Fays, he gathered to- 
gether troops who were taking refuge from hostile 
fire, and turned them over to the support com- 
mander. Home address, Mrs. B. A. Poore, 126 
East Moorehead Street, Charlotte, N. C. 

POPE, OLLIE Private 

Company C, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action between St. Quentin and Cam- 
brai, France, October 9, 1918. He was wounded in 
action between St. Quentin and Cambrai, France, 
and after having his wounds dressed, he was unable 
to locate his company. He returned, however, to 
the front line, and fought throughout the day, locat- 
ing and returning to his own organization after dark. 
Home address, Mrs. Martha Popci mother, 1101 
Worth Street, Durham, N. C. 

POPE, THOMAS A Corporal 

Company E, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. 
He rushed a hostile machine-gun single-handed, 
bayoneted several of the crew, and, standing astride 
the gun, kept the remainder of the detachment at 
bay until the arrival of reenforcements, which killed 
or captured the rest of the enemy. Home address, 
J. J. Pope, brother, 6946 Overhill Avenue, Chicago, 
111. 

POPLIN, DANIEL C Private 

Deceased. Company H, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Roncheras, 
France, July 29, 1918. Private Poplin repeatedly 
carried messages between his own and another com- 
pany across an open field swept by heavy machine- 
gun and sniper fire and was killed while on one of 
these missions. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Pophn, 
mother, 920 North Caldwell Street, Charlotte, N. C. 

PORTER, CHARLES PULLMAN . . . 

Second Lieutenant 

Pilot, Air Service, 147th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the region of 
Epieds, France, July 16, 1918. While on patrol he 
observed two enemy planes (Fokker type) about 
1,000 meters above him. He immediately maneu- 
vered to obtain height and a position for attack. 
The enemy turned and Lieutenant Porter gave 
chase and attacked from below, destroying one and 
forcing the other to retire. A bronze oak leaf, for 
extraordinary heroism in action in the region of 
Foret de Fere, France, July 24, 1918. While lead- 
ing a patrol he attacked an enemy formation of 12 
planes (Fokker type). He engaged one enemy and 
sent It down out of control. One of his guns jammed 
and while he was repairing the gun two of the enemy 
planes got behind him. Unable to repair the gun 
and only to fire a single shot, he turned to attack, 
destroying a second plane, and remained in the 
fight until the enemy retired. Home address, 
Charles S. Porter, father, 121-131 West Twenty- 
seventh Street, New York City. 



PORTER, CHAUNCEY W Bugler 

Company B, 355th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action north of Flirey, France, Septem- 
ber 12, 1918. He charged a machine-gun alone with 
an automatic pistol, killed one man, captured an- 
other, and drove the remainder of the enemy pla- 
toon back along their trench, thereby enabling his 
platoon to advance. Home address, Edwin F. Por- 
ter, father. Chambers. Neb. 

PORTER, CLARENCE R Private 

Company D, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. While his company was making an 
attack on the Hindenburg line, he continued a cov- 
ering fire with his Lewis gun. In spite of two 
wounds from which he was suffering, he remained 
with his gun until his comrades had succeeded in 
crossing the line. Home address, D. R. Porter, 
father, Easley, S. C. 

PORTER, EARL W. . . . Second Lieutenant 
Observer, 7th Aviation Instruction Center, Air 
Service. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Lassigny, France, August 9, 1918. He, with First 
Lieutenant Charles Raymond Blake, pilot, while on 
a reconnaissance expedition at a low altitude and 
beyond the enemy lines, was attacked by five Ger- 
man battle planes. Although wounded at the be- 
ginning of the combat, he shot down one of the en- 
emy machines and by cool and courageous opera- 
tion of his gun, while his pilot skillfully maneu- 
vered the plane, fought off the others and made pos- 
sible a safe return to friendly territory. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Amy Porter, 1008 Poplar Street, 
Atlantic, Iowa. 

PORTER, ERNEST WASHINGTON . Private 
Deceased. 23d Company, 6th Machine-Gun Bat- 
talion, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. 
While taking cover with the remainder of his gun 
crew from a heavy artillery barrage. Private Porter 
answered a call for volunteers to combat an enemy 
aeroplane. Upon reaching his gun he was instantly 
killed by an aerial bomb. Next of kin, Ernest Por- 
ter, father, 671 Summer Avenue, Newark, N. J. 

PORTER. KENNETH L. . Second Lieutenant 
Air Service, 147th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
France, July 2, 1918. Lieutenant Porter, with four 
other pilots, attacked 12 enemy aircraft (type 
Pfalz), flying in two groups well within the enemy 
lines. As soon as the enemy planes were sighted. 
Lieutenant Porter maneuvered to get between them 
and the sun and with great difiBculty gained the ad- 
vantage. While three of the other American officers 
dived on the lower formation Lieutenant Porter and 
Second Lieutenant John H. Stevens engaged the 
upper formation in a bold and brilliant combat, two 
planes of which they crashed to the earth. Home 
address, Mrs. Harriet Porter, mother, 105 Green 
Street, Dowagiac, Mich. 

PORTER, RAY E Captain 

34th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Rembercourt, France, November 1-2, 
1918. Captain Porter led his company in a suc- 
cessful assault on a ridge of high ground, taking sev- 
eral strong points and machine-gun nests and nu- 
merous prisoners. He had this position for 30 hours 
without food or water against two enemy counter- 
attacks, until he was relieved. Home address, Mrs. 
Hattie E. Porter, mother, Fordyce, Ark. 

PORTER, VINCENT C Corporal 

Company C, 146th Infantry . For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
tember 26 to October 1, 1918. Though he was act- 
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the Meuse River he volunteered for service as a 
runner and also took charge of the delivery of ra- 
tions under constant shell fire in a highly exposed 
position. He performed valuable service in giving 
first aid to wounded, and at one time carried a 
wounded soldier much heavier than himself up a hill 
through shell and machine-gun fire. Home address, 
Edgar C. Porter, 613 Wayne Avenue, EUwood City, 
Pa. 

POSSER. FREDERICK .... Corporal 
Machine-Gun Company, 107th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918. During the thick of 
the fighting against the Hindenburg line. Corporal 
Posser voluntarily went forward to locate friendly 
troops and, in doing so, he was obliged to pass be- 
tween two strongly fortified enemy nests, from 
which a deadly fire was pouring. Despite this ob- 
stacle, he communicated with the infantry and re- 
turned to his position. Home address, Mrs. Fred- 
erick Posser, 383 First Avenue, New York City. 

POSSIE, LESTER . . . Supply Sergeant 

Company M, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Ferme de la Riviere, France, 
October 5, 1918. A messenger ha\'ing been wounded 
by an enemy sniper in the open between the line. 
Sergeant Fossie immediately went to his rescue and 
brought him to the company headquarters, over 
ground swept by machine-gun and sniper's fire. 
Home address, Mrs. Lilhe Fossie, wife, 411 West 
Tenth Street, MetropoUs, 111. 

POSTMOY, ALEXANDER . . . Corporal 
Company F, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fossoy, Franco, July 15, 
1918. .\fter being seriously wounded by macbine- 
gun fire. Corporal Postmoy remained on duty at his 
observation post at the river edge, so that the enemy 
could not cross unobserved. Home address, Frank 
Stneslowsky, friend, 229 Garfield Avenue, Detroit, 
Mich. 

POSTULA, JOHN I Sergeant 

Company H, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Forges, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918. When the advance of his platoon 
was held up by enemy fire, he advanced alone 
against a machine-gun nest and killed the crew. He 
larought back the enemy machine-gun and the pla- 
toon was able to renew the advance. He showed 
marked personal bravery under heavy fire. Home 
address, Mrs. A. Postula, mother, Goatsville, Mich. 

POTTER. ERNEST R. . . First Sergeant 

Company D, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 
7, 1918. When all the officers of his company had 
become casualties, and the morale of the men was 
sinking, Sergeant Potter assumed command and, 
after reorganizing the company, successfully led it 
in repelling sevcal vicious hostile counterattacks. 
During the action he was wounded in the shoulder, 
but he refused to go to the rear until he was ordered 
to do so by the officer sent to relieve him. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Anna Wyant, sister, Tarentum, Pa. 

POTTER, WALTER Private 

Company L, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Bois de Harville, France, No- 
vember 10, 1918. He volunteered and crawled out 
in the face of heavy enemy fire to attack a machine- 
gun nest. He killed the four members of the enemy 
crew, inspiring the men serving with him by his ex- 
ample of heroism. Home address, Miss Lena Pot- 
ter, Dayton, Tenn. 

POTTER, WILLIAM CLARKSON . . 

First Lieutenant 

20th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism 



in action near Dun-sur-Meuse, France, September 
26, 1918. A formation of eight Liberty bombing 
planes, while on a daylight bombing mission on 
Dun-sur-Meuse, was attacked by a force of enemy 
planes three times its number. Lieutenant Potter 
saw that the observer's guns of the leading machine 
were inactive, while its pilot exerted groat effort to 
control his machine. Under conditions demanding 
greatest courage and determination Lieutenant Pot- 
ter flew in close to the leader so as to protect him 
from the rear. This position he held under ever- 
increasing enemy attack, and in face of the fact that 
his leader continued on into Germany. The condi- 
tions became more desperate, still Lieutenant Potter 
hung on. until his leader was finally able to rnake a 
turn about to the allied lines. On landing it was 
found that the observer of the leading machine had 
been killed and had fallen and jammed the controls, 
making a turn impossible. Lieutenant Potter, by 
his courage and disregard of danger, saved the life of 
his leader and brought his machine safely back to 
our Unea. Home address, Mrs. Clarkson Potter, 
mother, 15 Avenue du President Wilson, Paris, 
France. 

POWELL, GEORGE W Sergeant 

Company B, 111th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 12, 1918. After all the men of his 
command except himself and two other soldiers had 
been killed or wounded. Sergeant Powell took 
charge of a machine-gun and remained in an iso- 
lated position for four days, keeping his men con- 
stantly in action and inflicting many casualties on 
the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Edward Powell, 
15 North Forty-seventh Street, Camden, N. J. 

POWELI,. JAMES T Corpora! 

Company C, 112th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 9, 
1918. When a platoon of his company was held up 
by sniper fire, he, undaunted, voluntarily crawled 
through holes in walls and over roofs, located the 
enemy sniper, and killed him, enabling the platoon 
to proceed without further loss. Later in the en- 
gagement, when reinforcements and ammunition 
were needed, he volunteered and swam the Vesle 
River under machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. 
Viola P. Dougherty, friend, 96 Washington Street, 
Bradford, Pa. 

POWELL, TOM Privat* 

Deceased. Company H, 370th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Beaume, France, 
November 8, 1918. Private Powell repeatedly car- 
ried messages under severe enemy fire to the various 
units in the vicinity of his company, until he was 
killed while in the performance of his duty. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Eliza Fountain Powell, mother, R. F. D. 
5, Cockran, Ga. 

POWELL, WILLIAM H Sergeant 

Machine-Gun Company, 120th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bcllicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. Sergeant Powell, then 
a private, took charge of four other soldiers who had 
become separated from their platoon and led them 
forward toward the objective. Attacking a ma- 
chine-gun nest, they captured seven prisoners and a 
Maxim gun, which they immediately put into ac- 
tion and fired 2,000 roimds at the enemy. They 
then continued to advance under heavy artillery and 
machine-gun fire. Home address, J. B. Powell, 
father, Oxford, N. C. 

POWER. LLEWELLYN .... Corporal 
Company D, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. During the operations against the Hin- 
denburg line. Corporal Power, with four other sol- 
diers, left shelter and went forward into an open 
field under shell and machine-gun fire and sue- 



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ceeded in bandaging and carrying to our lines two 
wounded men. Home address, Mrs. Edna May, 
sister, 142 Livingstone Street, Forest Hill, N. Y. 

POWERS, EDWARD J Private 

Machine-Gun Company, 132d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bois De Fais, 
France, October 9, 1918. After being wounded. 
Private Powers received treatment at a 6rst-aid 
station, from where he was consigned to the hospi- 
tal. Throwing away his evacuation ticket, he re- 
turned to the front line, where he acted as runner 
until the company was relieved, when he was re- 
moved to a hospital. Home address, Mrs. Winne- 
fred Powers, mother, 3940 Arthington Street, Chi- 
cago, 111. 

POWERS, JAMES B Sergeant 

Company L, ISlst Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Albert, France, August 4, 
1918. While his company was occupying trenches 
on the outskirts of Albert, France, he, on his own 
initiative, left shelter and, creeping forward, worked 
his way through the town, though subjected to 
snipers who had been firing on our troops. Home 
address, Mrs. Ellen Powers, mother, 185 Edwards 
Street, Houghton, Mich. 

POWERS, JOSEPH J Sergeant 

Company E, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
15, 1918. After four men had been killed or wound- 
ed while attempting to deliver a message from the 
company commander to the rear. Sergeant Powers 
volunteered and carried the message through the 
area swept by machine-gun fire, with no regard for 
his personal safety. Home address, Mrs Mary 
Powers, mother, 343 Waverly Avenue, Brooklyn, 
N. Y. 

POWERS, RALPH E. . . First Lieutenant 

Deceased. Medical Corps. 337th Ambulance 
Company, 3 1 0th Sanitary Train. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Ust Padenga, Russia, January 
20-23. 1919. While his dressing station was burning 
as a result of having been struck by a shell, Lieuten- 
ant Powers successfully evacuated all his patients 
numbering forty. He then moved to a new location 
and continued to work for two days under shell fire, 
until this dressing station too was struck and he 
himself mortally wounded, whereupon he gave 
orders that the other wounded should be removed 
first, and that he be left until the last. Next of kin. 
Doctor H. W. Powers, R. F. D. 2, Amherst, Ohio. 

POWLESS, JOSIAH A. . . First Lieutenant 
Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Chevieres, France, 
October 14, 1918. When notified that his colleague. 
Captain James M. McKibben, had been wounded, 
Lieutenant Powless immediately went forward to his 
assistance. He crossed an area subjected to intense 
machine-gun and constant artillery fire, reached his 
colleague, whose wound proved to be fatal, and, 
after dressing his wounds, had him carried to the 
rear. Lieutenant Powless was seriously wounded 
while performing this service. Home address, Mrs. 
Josiah A. Powless, West De Pere, Wis. 

POZZI. WILLIAM Corporal 

Company G, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Belleau, France, July 21, 
1918. Corporal Pozzi voluntarily left his trench 
and ran through heavy shell fire to the aid of a 
wounded soldier and carried him to safety. Home 
address. Carmine Pozzi, father, Tulucca, 111. 

PRAGER, BENJAMIN Sergeant 

Company E, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 11, 
1918. On his own initiative and under heavy fire, he 



led an automatic-rifle squad to a house far in ad- 
vance of our lines, and, by purposely exposing him- 
self at a window, drew fire from an enemy machine- 
gun, thus disclosing its position and enabling his 
squad to destroy it. After being wounded he re- 
fused to be evacuated until he had visited another 
portion of the line and assured himself that the 
position was well consolidated. Home address, Mrs. 
B. Prager, 108 Third Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

PRALY, LOUIS Aspirant 

French, 3.50th Tank Company. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 
4, 1918. Commanding one of the tank sections, 
which was preceding the advance of the American 
infantry, Aspirant Praly displayed exceptional 
bravery in destroying machine-gun nests until his 
tank received a direct hit from the enemy's artillery. 
Notwithstanding that his tank was unable to con- 
tinue forward and that he himself was wounded. 
Aspirant Praly continued to operate his guns until 
all his ammunition was exhausted. 

PRATT, JESSE Sergeant 

Company G, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, France, October 11 
and 24, 1918. Though his platoon had been re- 
duced by casualties to only three squads. Sergeant 
Pratt led it to the objective and despite an intense 
artillery and machine-gun barrage, succeeded in 
capturing a machine-gun nest, which was enfilading 
his flank, killing the entire crew. On October 24, 
after all the officers of his battalion had become cas- 
ualties. Sergeant Pratt assumed command and by 
daring leadership pushed forward the attack, suc- 
cessfully consolidating the captured position and 
holding it against repeated hostile counterattacks. 
Home address, Mrs. Katie Pratt, mother, Vander- 
bilt. Pa. 

PRATT. JOHN Corporal 

Company L, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cheveuges, France, Novem- 
ber 7, 1918. While engaged as a runner. Corporal 
Pratt saw two comrades lying wounded several 
hundred yards away. Despite the fact that the 
vicinity was being heavily shelled, he crawled out 
across the open field and administered first aid to 
both men, after which he carried them, one at a time, 
back to a dressing station. Home address, Henry 
Oldiges, uncle, 916 Vinton Street, Toledo, Ohio. 

PRATT, JOHN H., Jr. . . Second Lieutenant 
47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Bazoches, France, August 7-9, 1918. He 
was untiring and fearless at all times in the perform- 
ance of his duties as liaison oflficer. Under heavy fire 
he made three exceptionally hazardous trips with 
messages of vital importance when other means of 
communication had failed, volunteering for this ser- 
vice. Home address, J. H. Pratt, father, 432 Fourth 
Avenue, New York City. 

PRATT, L. L. . . Passed Assistant Surgeon 
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in action in 
the Bois de Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. Al- 
though he had been wounded under the left eye, 
almost blinded by gas fumes, and his dressing sta- 
tion wrecked by shell fire. Surgeon Pratt remained 
at his post working under the most trying condi- 
tions until all the wounded had been safely evacu- 
ated. Home address. Dr. L. C. Pratt, father, 130 
North Main Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio. 

PRAUSE, CARL W. T. . . Second Lieutenant 
Company I, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, France, Oc- 
tober 11, 1918. While leading his company in at- 
tack. Lieutenant Prause was wounded by shell fire, 
but he remained for three days thereafter without 
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mand in the face of the enemy's determined resis- 
tance. Home address, Walter K. Prause, brother, 
16 Bogard Street, Charleston, S. C. 

PRESCOTT, FLOYD W Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 120th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action at St. Gillea, 
near Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. He, with 
other soldiers, made frequent trips to maintain tele- 
phone communication between battalion and regi- 
mental headquarters during a destructive enemy 
bombardment. All other lines had been destroyed 
and as this line was used by both infantry and artil- 
lery for communication with the rear it was of the 
utmost importance that it be maintained. Home 
address, Arthur Prescott, father, R. F. D. 6, Lan- 
sing, Mich. 

PRESCOTT, LEE O Private 

Headquarters Company, 120th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action at St. Gilles, 
near Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. He with other 
soldiers made frequent trips to maintain telephone 
communication between battalion and regimental 
headquarters during a destructive enemy bombard- 
men. All other hnes had been destroyed. As this 
line was used by both infantry and artillery for a 
communication with the rear, it was of the utmost 
importance that it be maintained. Home address, 
Arthur Prescott, father, R. F. D. 6, Lansing, Mich. 

PRESLEY, ALBERT C Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 363d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, 
France, September 27, 1918. Sergeant Presley, with 
a patrol of four other men, went out to reduce what 
was thought to be a sniping post; they discovered 
upon arriving nearer that it was a machine-gun nest 
and attacked it by a series of short rushes. The at- 
tack resulted in the capture of 25 prisoners and two 
machine-guns. Home address, Clarence C. Presley, 
Wells-Fargo Express Company, Salem, Ore. 

PRESLEY, EARL C Private 

Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
tember 29, 1918. He volunteered and went to the 
assistance of a wounded comrade who was seen 
making his way to our lines, exposed to machine-gun 
and sniper fire which infested the woods at our direct 
front. Home address, Mrs. C. P. McCarthy, mo- 
ther, R. F. D. 4, Fulton, N. Y. 

PRESTON, GLEN A. . . Second Lieutenant 
Field Artillery Observer, 99th Aero Observation 
Squadron. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Andevanne, France, October 29, 1918. Be- 
coming separated from his protecting planes while 
on a photographic mission. Lieutenant Preston con- 
tinued on alone, and, although he was attacked by 
seven enemy planes, type Fokker, he drove them off 
and secured numerous photographs. For the follow- 
ing act of extraordinary heroism in action October 
30, 1918, Lieutenant Preston is awarded one bar to 
be worn with his Distinguished Service Cross: Lieu- 
tenant Preston successfully accomphshed his mis- 
sion in spite of encounters with four separate enemy 
formations, one of 38 machines, another of six, type 
Pfalz, another of seven, type Fokker, and a forma- 
tion of biplane planes. He shot down one of the 
enemy and returned with valuable information. 
Home address, Mrs. Perry C. Davidson, mother, 
Howe, Ind. 

PRESTON, JOHN T., Jr Sergeant 

2d Field BattaUon, Signal Corps. Attached to 
headquarters of the Ist Division as dispatch rider 
during the operations of Berzy-le-Sec, France, July 
18-21, 1918, he courageously and unhesitatingly 
passed through areas under steady artillery bom- 
bardment to carry messages whose delivery was of 



vital necessity to the success of the attack. Home 
address, John T. Preston, father, ManviUe, R. I. 

PRETE, FRANK P Sergeant 

Battery B, 122d Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Bantheville, France, No- 
vember 1, 1918. Sergeant Prete three times passed 
through a heavy barrage and machine-gun fire, while 
guiding a combat train forward to an advanced artil- 
lery platoon. Home address, Alphonso Prete, 
father, 611 Lytle Street, Chicago, III. 

PRETTY. JAMES J Private 

Company B, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion. In the 
Dois de Belleau, France, on June 17, 1918, he and a 
comrade left shelter and went 200 yards in the open 
under fire of the enemy and carried a wounded infan- 
try soldier back to his lines, thereby demonstrating 
heroic and voluntary disregard of self to save one 
who could not help himself. Home address, Vallen 
Pretty, father, Marshfield, Mo. 

PREVOST, PHILIP W. . Private (First Class) 
Company D, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, Sep- 
tember 28, 1918. A combat group had worked its 
way far ahead, when the remainder of the line was 
held up by heavy bursts of machine-gun fire, and the 
order to dig in and hold the position was given. 
Private Prevost volunteered to carry the message 
through heavy machine-gun fire to the combat 
group, which was still advancing. He deUvered the 
order and returned with information which enabled 
the battalion to make dispositions for the capture of 
the line of enemy machine-gun nests and the saving 
of the combat group. Home address, Mrs. Mar- 
garet O. Prevost, mother. Geyser, Mont. 

PRICE, EDWARD H. . . First Lieutenant 
138th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Cheppy. France, September 26, 1918. At 
the head of his command. Lieutenant Price charged 
and captured a machine-gun nest defending the 
southeastern approach to Cheppy, and was the first 
to enter the town. With his company of about 40 
men he captured four guns and 124 prisoners. On 
the following day he led his men through direct artil- 
lery fire with only two casualties, due to his dexter- 
ity of command. Later he was seriously wounded, 
but continued with his company until physical ex- 
haustion prevented his going farther. Home ad- 
dress, R. Coleman Price, father, 4600 McPherson 
Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 

PRICE, EDWARD J. . . First Lieutenant 

124th Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near the Bois de Chaume, 
France, October 11, 1918. Upon learning that a 
counterattack had been launched against the battal- 
ion on his right flank. Lieutenant Price took his pla- 
toon into action in advance of the infantry, and 
broke up the counterattack. There being no officers 
present with the infantry unit to which he was at- 
tached, he assumed command, reorganized it and 
led it forward, designating targets and ranges, and 
going up and down the line to direct the operation. 
Home address, Mrs. Edward J. Price, wife, 230 
South Fourteenth Street, Salem, Ore. 

PRICE, OTTO D Private 

Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Greves Farm, France, 
July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers, 
Private Price, with eight other soldiers, manned two 
guns of a French battery, which had been deserted 
by the French, during the unprecedented fire after 
many casualties had been inflicted on their forces. 
For two hours he remained at his post and poured 
an effective fire into the ranks of the enemy. Home 
address, Mrs. Phoebe Price, mother, Ada, Kan. 



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PRICE, THOMAS Private 

Company B, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Hill 272, France, October 11, 
1918. Private Price volunteered and led a patrol of 
four men against an enemy machine-gun which was 
inflicting severe losses on his ranks. He successfully 
accomplished the silencing of the gun. Home ad- 
dress, Tilda Price, Route 5, Abingdon, Va. 

PRIDDY, WELLBORN S. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 168th Infantry. While in command 
of an important post near Badonviller, France, on 
May 26, 1918, he displayed courage, judgment and 
devotion to duty in heroically defending his posi- 
tion against a large force of the enemy, continuing 
to perform his duty after having been badly gassed. 
He died May 29, 1918, as a result of the gas posion- 
ing. Next of kin, Mrs. Emerson Priddy, mother, 
1650 East Fifty-third Street, Chicago, 111. 

PRIDE, HENRY N. . . . First Lieutenant 
131st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Bois de Chaume, France, October 10-12, 
1918. Acting on his own initiative, he led a patrol 
of three which penetrated the enemy line and after 
killing three Germans returned with three prison- 
ers, one machine-gun and one automatic rifle. When 
the commander of the company on his left was killed 
Lieutenant Pride assumed command and consoli- 
dated the position, repulsing two counterattacks in 
which the enemy lost 75 dead and wounded and ten 
prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Stella Pride, moth- 
er, 1016 Webster Avenue, Houston, Texas. 

PRIEST, CHARLES D Chaplain 

Deceased. 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Les Huit Chemins, France, 
September 29, 1918. Chaplain Priest disregarded 

Sersonal danger by going 600 yards beyond the front 
nes, and with the aid of a soldier, carried back a 
wounded man to shelter. Next of kin, Mrs. Wilma 
Priest. 830 North La Salle Street, Chicago, 111. 

PRITCHARD, JAY C Sergeant 

Company D, 14th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
France, September 12, 1918. Though he was great- 
ly fatigued from walking 30 kilometers in an eff'ort 
to locate his company from which he had become 
separated. Sergeant Pritchard organized a squad of 
men, who had also become separated from their 
organizations, and, advancing with thern for more 
than nine kilometers, took up a position in advance 
of the infantry and directed effective machine-gun 
fire against the enemy, breaking up a hostile coun- 
terattack, until an enemy shell demolished the gun. 
Though he was severely wounded, and suffering 
much pain, he conducted his squad back to Thiau- 
court before permitting himself to be evacuated. 
Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Pritchard, 108 Lor- 
more Street, Elmira, N. Y. 

PROCTOR, HAROLD F. . Private (First Class) 
Headquarters Troop, 26th Division. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, 
France, September 12, 1918. Accompanied by an- 
other soldier, Private Proctor made his way far into 
enemy lines to determine the location of an enemy 
emplacement which was holding up our advance. 
Having cut enemy telephone cables, he approached 
the nest from the rear and captured the entire per- 
sonnel of the stronghold, consisting of one officer 
and 39 men. Home address, William A. Proctor, 
father, 5 Essex Street, Amesbury, Mass. 

PROUT, WILLIAM Private 

Machine-Gun Company, 26th Infantry. Dur- 
ing the five days of the attack near Soissons, France, 
July 18-22, 1918, he carried messages through artil- 
lery and machine-gun fire and took water and am- 
munition to his platoon over ground then under 



heavy bombardment. Home address, William H. 
Griffiths, uncle, 3051 Louisa Street, Cattlesburg, Ky. 

PRUDHOMME, F. H. . . . Sous-Lieutenant 
French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion at Woel, France, September 14, 1918. Having 
been ordered to occupy the village of Woel, which he 
found to be held by one company of Germans, Lieu- 
tenant Prudhomme unhesitatingly attacked with 
one section and captured the town, taking 18 pris- 
oners and two machine-guns and killing many of the 
enemy. He then held the position for 24 hours 
against several hostile counterattacks. 

PRUETT, JOSEPH Corporal 

Company G, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Grand-Pre, France, Octo- 
ber 16, 1918. After a daring dash with his platoon 
across open ground swept by machine-gun fire, he 
saw an enemy machine-gun crew preparing to open 
fire upon the flank and rear of his position. Single- 
handed he attacked, using enemy grenades, and 
drove the crew into a dugout. Bombing the en- 
trance of the dugout, he effected the capture of four 
German officers, 64 men and four heavy machine- 
guns. With remarkable gallantry this soldier re- 
moved an obstacle that critically threatened a suc- 
cess already gained. Home address, David F. 
Pruett, father, lola. 111. 

PRUITT, FRED C Sergeant 

2d Battalion, 1 19th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ypres, Belgium, August 25, 
1918. At imminent peril to his own life. Sergeant 
Pruitt and two companions extinguished a fire in an 
ammunition dump, caused by a bursting shell, 
thereby preventing the explosion of the dump and 
saving the lives of a large number of men who were 
in the vicinity. Home address, W. R. Pruitt, 
father. Mount Airy, N. C. 

PRUITT. PINK S. . . Private (First Class) 
Company I, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, Molain, 
Ribeauville, France, October 17, 1918. At the 
starting of the attack Private Pruitt was painfully 
wounded in the arm. Disregarding his sufferings, he 
continued with the advance of his company, remain- 
ing with them throughout the day until the objec- 
tive was reached. Home address, James D. Pruitt, 
father, Moscow, Tenn. 

PULKER, HOWARD C Private 

Battery C, 42d Artillry, Coast Artillery Corps, 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Suippes. 
France, July 14-15, 1918. He, a chauffeur to whom 
no regular duty during the engagement had been as- 
signed, voluntarily assisted in carrying wounded 
French and American soldiers to safety under se- 
vere bombardment. At one time he gave aid to a 
severely wounded soldier who was carrying a mes- 
sage to the battery commander, assisting him in 
performing his mission. When orders to withdraw 
were received he continued valiant services. Home 
address, John Pulker, father, 19 Spruce Street, 
Sharon, Pa. 

PULLEN, D. D Colonel 

Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion in the Bois de Cuisy, France, September 26, 
1918. Colonel PuUen displayed conspicuous gallan- 
try and leadership in directing a tank attack on the 
Bois de Cuisy, after which he rallied a force of dis- 
organized infantry, leading it forward in the face of 
violent machine-gun fire, and occupying the ground 
which had been taken by the tanks. Home address, 
Mrs. H. S. Pullen, mother, Skagway, Alaska. 

PULONO, CLEMENTS R Private 

Company C, 319th Infantry. For extraordinary 



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heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 11, 
1918. Seeing the enemy mounting a gun which 
when operated would sweep iiis platoon at close 
range. Private Pulano shot the gunner just as he was 
about to open fire. He also shot another German 
who attempted to fire the gun, after which he 
charged the position and captured the remainder of 
the crew. Home address, Frencesco Virgrobe, 
friend, 250 Addison Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

PURDOM, THOMAS M Corporal 

Company I, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
9-11, 1918. Voluntarily assuming the duties of 
runner, after he had seen many others fail in at- 
tempting to get through the unusually heavy fire. 
Corporal Purdom repeatedly passed through the fire 
and aided materially in the success of the entire 
operations. When the supply of first-aid material 
had become exhausted, he again went through, re- 
turning with sufficient bandages to care for the 
wounded, who could not, at that time, be removed. 
Home address, Mrs. Pearl M. Purdom, mother, 
Sparks, Ga. 

PURDY, BOBELL Private 

Deceased. Company K, 166th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Sedan, France, 
November 7, 1918. Private Purdy was a member of 
a patrol sent out to silence machine-gun nests 
which were holding up the battalion's advance. 
When the officer leading the patrol fell mortally 
wounded this soldier attempted to go to the officer's 
assistance, despite heavy fire from machine-guns 
only 100 yards away, and was himself killed. Next 
of kin, W. T. Purdy, father, Route 1, Hanceville, 
Ala. 

PURDY, WILLARD D Sergeant 

Deceased. Company A, 127th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Hegenbach, 
Alsace, July 4, 1918. Upon returning with his pat- 
rol after a reconnaissance on the enemy's line, Ser- 
geant Purdy was calling the roll of his men and col- 
lecting their hand grenades, when the pin of one of 
the grenades became disengaged. Seeing that the 
grenade could not be thrown away without injuring 
some of the men, Sergeant Purdy called on them all 
to run, while he picked up three of the grenades, and, 
bending over, held them against his stomach. The 
grenades exploded, killing Sergeant Purdy instantly, 
but his presence of mind and self-sacrificing act 
saved the lives of his comrades. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Esther Purdy, mother. Box 632, Marshfield, Wis. 

PURRINGTON, ALDEN C. . Second Lieutenant 
30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Bois D'Aigremont, France, July 15, 1918. 
While the German barrage preceding their drive of 
July 15 was at its worst. Lieutenant Perrington vol- 
unteered to go through the barrage in Bois D'Aigre- 
mont to secure hand grenades for the defense of a 
wooded ravine after the forward grenade dump was 
blown up. This was at a time when it seemed im- 
possible for any human being to get through the bar- 
rage. Throughout the entire engagement Lieuten- 
ant Perrington volunteered to lead a number of pat- 
rols, both to the front and flanks. Home address, 
W. M. Purrington, father, Haydenville, Mass. 

PURSLEY, EARL . . Private (First Class) 
Medical Detachment, 360th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Lesseux, France, 
September 4, 1918. Private Pursley voluntarily 
carried a wounded soldier from an exposed position 
under intense enemy shell fire for a distance of 400 
yards to the dressing station. He then irnmediately 
returned to the position and helped to dig out men 
who had been buried by the explosion of a shell. 
Home address. Earl Pursley, father, General DeUv- 
ery, Hickman, Ky. 



PURSLEY, WARREN B Sergeant 

Deceased. Company F, 56th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Preny, France, 
November 1, 1918. Sergeant Purcell courageously 
led his half platoon against an enemy machine-gun 
nest, capturing it, killing several of the enemy, and 
taking six prisoners. He was later killed in action. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Minnie Pursley, mother, Weikert, 
Pa. 

PUTNAM, DAVID E. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Air Service, 139th Aero Squadron. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near La 
Chaussee, France, September 12, 1918. After des- 
troying one of the eight German planes which had 
attacked him, he was turning to our lines, when he 
saw seven Fokkers attack an allied biplane. He at- 
tacked the Germans and saved the biplane, but was 
himself driven down, shot through the heart. Next 
of kin, Mrs. F. H. Putnam, mother, 47 Englewood 
Avenue, Brookline, Mass. 

PUTNAM. HARRY P Private 

Company H, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
30, 1918. He exhibited exceptional bravery in vol- 
untarily leaving shelter, going forward under heavy 
shell and machine-gun fire and bringing back to our 
lines several wounded comrades. Home address, 
Frank Putnam, 31 Wall Street, Amsterdam, N. Y. 

PYLES, ADAM . . . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company L, 166th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Georges, 
France, October 15, 1918. Seeing his comrades 
either killed or wounded, immediately after seeking 
shelter. Private Pyles, undeterred, continually vol- 
unteered and carried messages over territory cov- 
ered by violent artillery fire, incessant machine-gun 
fire, and accurate sniping until he was killed by this 
heavy fire. Next of kin. Miss Kate Pyles, sister, 
325 South Columbus Street, Lancaster, Ohio. 

PYNE, PERCY RIVINGTON First Lieutenant 
103d Aero Pursuit Squadron, Air Service. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Dun-sur- 
Meuse, France, October 23, 1918. While protecting 
three planes on a photographic mission, he attacked 
and drove off five enemy machines (type Fokker). 
Later another German formation of seven (type 
Fokker) was encountered, but despite the odds Lieu- 
tenant Pyne swung up into the midst of the enemy 
and scattered them, diving on one of the Fokkers 
and sending it crashing to the ground. Home ad- 
dress, P. R. Pine, father, 680 Park Avenue, New 
York City. 

PYRAH, GEORGE W Private 

Company F, 117th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sommerance, France, Octo- 
ber 15, 1918. Private Pyrah and three other sol- 
diers were detailed to cut wire in advance of the in- 
fantry during an attack on the enemy lines. While 
carrying out the mission they were fired upon by a 
machine-gun at close range, which killed one and 
wounded another. He fired into the nest, wounded 
the gunner, and disabled the gun, then charged the 
group with his bayonet and captured three prison- 
ers. Home address, John William Pyrah, brother, 
5619 Stokes Street, Gtg.. Philadelphia, Pa. 

QUICK, ARTHUR H Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 6th Field Artillery. At 
Villers Tournelle, Cantigny sector, France, on May 
1, 1918, he displayed distinguished bravery in leav- 
ing his shelter during a heavy bombardment and 
going to the assistance of a wounded man who was 
lying exposed in the open. Home addreas, Mrs. 
Ehzabeth Quick, mother, Kansas City. Kan. 



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QUICK, JOHN H Sergeant Major 

Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. On June 6, 1918, he volunteered and assisted 
in taking a truck load of ammunition and material 
into Bouresche, France, over a road swept by artil- 
lery and machine-gun fire, thereby relieving a criti- 
cal situation. Home address. Miss Emma Quick, 
sister, Charlestown, W.Va. 

QUINN, HENRY Private 

Company I, 137th Infantry. On May 29, 1918, 
at Cantigny, France, in response to a call for volun- 
teers to penetrate a heavy enemy barrage and obtain 
definite information concerning tanks and condi- 
tions of enemy front line, he accomplished his mis- 
sion to the imDiinent peril of his own life. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. S. E. Quinn, mother, Route 3, North 
Monroe, La. 

QUINN, JAMES H Sergeant 

Company I, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Revillon, France, September 
10, 1918. Sergeant Quinn volunteered and accom- 
panied a patrol, which was sent out for the purpose 
of capturing prisoners. Crawling through No Man's 
Land, he came upon two Germans occupying an out- 
post. In the struggle that ensued the enemy was 
overpowered, but the exploit brought forth a des- 
tructive fire of rifles and rifle grenades from the 
enemy, through which Sergeant Quinn successfully 
maneuvered back to his lines, bringing his captives 
with him. Home address, Mrs. Mary L. Quinn, 
mother, 1660 Monroe Avenue, New York City. 

QUINN, JIM • . « • Second Lieutenant 
28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. With a 
small platoon he attacked and captured a fortified 
French farmhouse in an open field. He so cou- 
rageously and skillfully handled his men that this 
German strongpoint, held by 100 men and five ma- 
chine-guns, was promptly captured. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Jim Quinn, Memphis, Tenn. 

QUINN, JOHN J First Lieutenant 

139th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Bantheville, France, October 23, 
1918. While patrolHng the lines. Lieutenant Quinn, 
with one other pilot, sighted and attacked four en- 
emy machines (Fokker type). Several additional 
enemy planes joined the first four, and, notwith- 
standing his great odds, he sent one machine crash- 
ing to the earth. Motor trouble forced him to 
drive straight through the enemy formation, and, 
although followed and his machine badly damaged, 
he was able to outmaneuver and escape from his 
adversaries. Home address, August N. J. Quinn, 
father, 407 Post Office Building, Philadelphia, Pa. 

QUINN, JOHN J Sergeant 

Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Greves Farm, France, 
July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers, 
Sergeant Quinn, with eight other soldiers, manned 
two guns of a French battery, which had been de- 
serted by the French during the unprecedented fire, 
after many casualties had been inflicted on their 
forces. For two hours he remained at his post and 
poured an effective fire into the ranks of the enemy. 
Home address, Mrs. Sophie C. Quinn, mother, 815 
Bucking Lane Place, Chicago, 111. 

QUINTON, R Lieutenant Colonel 

452d Field Artillery, French Army. Attached to 
2d Division, U. S. Army. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 
3-17, 1918. During the attack on Blanc Mont, 
Lieutenant Colonel Quinton, undeterred by heavy 
shell fire, personally made reconnaissances to the 



front each day and secured information of the en- 
emy to determine locations for his batteries. Home 
address not given. 

QUIRI, ROBERT Sergeant 

Deceased. Company F, 310th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
France, September 18, 1918. Leading a patrol un- 
der heavy fire, Sergeant Quiri was able to protect an 
unprotected portion of his line until the next unit 
could take it over. He was at all times an inspira- 
tion to his men, continually exposing himself to 
danger, while assuring their safety and comfort. 
After having his legs blown off and receiving other 
wounds, he gave all necessary information to his 
successor, before allowing himself to be carried 
away. He died soon after reaching the dressing 
station. Next of kin, Charles A. Quiri, father, 115 
McCarthy Street, Easton, Pa. 

RABB, IRVING . . . Private (First Class) 
Company A, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
18, 1918. When the advance of his battalion was 
checked by heavy machine-gun fire. Private Rabb, 
with two other soldiers, went forward under 
heavy fire to reconnoiter the enemy positions. By 
effective rifle fire, they drove the gunners from two 
machine-gun nests into a dugout nearby, which they 
captured, together with 35 prisoners, including three 
oflicers. Home address, Mrs. Gertrude Rabb, 
mother. 510 West 146th Street, New York City. 

RABORN, JOHN Private 

Company A, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Belleau, France, June 
21, 1918. While making his way to a first-aid station 
after being wounded in five places by machine-gun 
bullets and shrapnel, he encountered two Germans. 
His own rifle having been shot away. Private Ra- 
born picked up a rifle lying nearby and shot one of 
the Germans: and, in a bayonet duel with the other 
German, killed him also, after he himself had been 
wounded again during the encounter. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Martheling Raborn, mother, Staple- 
ton, Ga. 

RACHEK, JOHN .... First Lieutenant 
104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion at Trugny, France, July 22, 1918. Although he 
had been twice wounded, he refused to be evacuated 
and continued on duty with his company during the 
attack and capture of Trugny under heavy fire until 
he was incapacitated by a third wound. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. John Rachek, wife, in care of McDon- 
ald, Governors Island, N. Y. 

RADEVICK, RADOVAN .... Private 
Deceased. Company A, 4th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, 
France, July 14-15, 1918._ During an intense shell 
and gas bombardment. Private Radevick repeatedly 
volunteered and carried messages and assisted in 
caring for the wounded at great personal risk. Next 
of kin, Malica Radevick, mother, Berane, Monte- 
negro. 

RAFALSKY, NIZEL Sergeant 

Sanitary Detachment, 115th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, during 
the drive in which this regiment took part in the 
vicinity of the Meuse. Sergeant Rafalsky displayed 
great courage and presence of mind in attending to 
the wounded, not only of the organization to which 
he was attached but also of those in adjoining organ- 
izations. The exceptionally valuable service per- 
formed by this soldier was done under heavy shell 
and machine-gun fire. Home address, Solomon 
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RAFFINGTON, CHARLES S. . . . Private 
Medical Department, 2d Engineers. During the 
day and night of June 2-3, 1918, he exposed himself 
to severe and continuous fire beyond the call of duty 
in order to bring aid to wounded engineers and ma- 
rines. Home address, A. D. Raffiugton, 12 West 
Tenth Street, Hutchinson, Kansas. 

RAGSDALE, IRVING LeNOIS . . . 

Second Lieutenant 

356th Infantry. For repeated acts of extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Beaufort, France, No- 
vember 4, 1918, and near Laneuville, France, No- 
vember 6, 1918. Advancing across open ground 
under intense machine-gun and artillery fire on No- 
vember 4, 1918, Lieutenant Kagsdale killed an en- 
emy machine-gunner with his automatic pistol. 
Later he again crossed an open field under terrifio 
machine-gun fire, killing two enemy gunners who 
were retarding the advance. On November 0, dur- 
ing an intense shell and gas bombardment of Laneu- 
ville, he repeatedly exposed himself while assisting 
the wounded. Home address, Mrs. Reina Vosgieu 
Ragsdale, 18 Rue Sauffray, Paris, France. 

RAIBLE, JOSEPH C, Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
147th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
France, July 5, 1918. Lieutenant Raible and three 
other pilots, at an altitude of 4,700 meters, attacked 
an enemy formation of eiglit battle planes flying at 
an altitude of 5,000 meters. The German machines 
dived on them and Lieutenant Raible engaged two 
in combat. In a hard fight, lasting five minutes and 
finishing at an altitude of 3,000 meters, he shot down 
one of the attacking party and drove off the other. 
Home address, J. C. Raible, 2102 Chestnut Street, 
Hannibal, Mo. 

RAINES. LESTER Private 

Company C, 309th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, 
France, October 29 to November 2, 1918. During 
the five days of operations, Private Raines worked 
without hesitation carrying messages through con- 
stant shell fire, and, acting as guide for ration par- 
ties, his information at all times proving most valu- 
able and accurate. Home address, Mrs. Ollie 
Raines, R. F. D. 2, Box 8, Ripley, W.Va. 

RALEIGH, WALTER J. . Private (First Class) 
Company A, 107th Ammunition Train. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north 
of Soissons, France, September 4, 1918. During a 
heavy enemy bombardment a shell burst near two 
ammunition trucks that were being unloaded at a 
dump, blowing up one truck and setting fire to the 
other. Disregarding the warnings of bystanders. 
Private Raleigh rushed forward, cranked the engine 
of the burning truck and assisted in backing it to a 
place of safety while others extinguished the fire. 
His conspicuous bravery was the means of saving 
a large quantity of ammunition. Home address, 
Daniel Raleigh, father, Menasha, Wis. 

RAMPSCH, JOHN Sergeant 

Company G, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
1918. During offensive operations near Soissons, 
Sergeant Rampsch was severely wounded in the 
neck, but continued to lead Ms platoon until forced 
to retire from loss of blood. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary Rampsch, mother, 4608 South Wood Street, 
Chicago, 111. 

RAMSDELL. RALPH Corporal 

Deceased. Company D, 103d Machine-Gun Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. Under 
terrific artillery and machine-gun fire. Corporal 
Ramsdell displayed exceptional bravery in hunting 



for machine-gun nests. He was killed while en- 
gaged in this hazardous work. Next of kin, Mrs. 
William Ramsdell. Box 25. South Waterboro. Me. 

RAMSEY, EARL E Sergeant 

Company G, 353rd Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Barricourt Woods, 
France, November 2, 1918. Sergeant Ramsey was 
leading the first section of a combat platoon when 
it encountered machine-gun fire of such intensity 
that the entire advance was threatened. ReaUzing 
the gravity of the situation he stepped out into the 
open ahead of his men in order to direct them more 
effectively, inspiring them by his bravery. He was 
seriously wounded a few minutes later. Home 
address, T. J. Ramsey, father, Cedarville, Kan. 

RAMSEY, HENRY .... First Sergeant 
Company F, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action during the Argonne offensive, 
France, September 20-29, 1918. For three days 
Sergeant Ramsey kept his men well organized, and 
when he was gassed and severely wounded in the 
chest, insisted that other men more seriously wound- 
ed than he be removed from the field before he 
would permit anyone to assist him to the dressing 
station. For the following act of extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Scheldt River, Belgium, 
October 31, 1918, Sergeant Ramsey is awarded a 
bar, to be worn with the Distinguished Service 
Cross: When the advance of the front line was held 
up by fire from a machine-gun nest 300 yards to the 
front. Sergeant Ramsey, with two others, crossed 
the open field in the face of fire from enemy artillery, 
machine-guns and snipers. Charging the nest, they 
killed two of the crew, wounded two others and cap- 
tured five, together with the gun. Home address, 
Mrs. Victoria Ramsey, mother, New Bedford, Mass. 

RANCOURT, JOHN I . . First Lieutenant 
Observer, 88th Aero Squadron, 103d Field Artil- 
lery. Richard C. M. Page, first lieutenant, pilot. 
Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Fismes, France, August 9, 1918. These officers 
were detailed to fly without escort on a visual recon- 
naissance over the enemy's lines. They were at- 
tacked by six enemy battle planes 1800 meters over 
Fismes. The Americans unhesitatingly fought this 
superior number of the enemy. Lieutenant Ran- 
court was three times seriously wounded in the legs 
above the knees, yet he continued to operate his ma- 
chine-gun and shot down one of the enemy planes. 
In spite of the fact that his elevator controls on one 
side had been shot away, Lieutenant Page skillfully 
maneuvered the plane throughout the combat and 
piloted it safely back to his airdrome. Home ad- 
dress. Miss Florence Rancourt, sister, 1271 North 
Main Street. Providence. R. I. 

RAND, GEORGE E. . . . First Lieutenant 
353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion in Bois de Barricourt, France, November 2, 
1918. He led his platoon in the face of terrific ma- 
chine-gun fire, capturing four machine-guns and 
their crews, thereby facilitating the advance of the 
command. Over half of his men were either killed 
or wounded before reaching the objective. Home 
address, George L. Rand, father. Detroit, Me. 

RANDALL, MEED A Sergeant 

Company A, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Catillan, France, October 19, 
1918. When the advance was held up by enemy 
machine-gun fire. Sergeant Randall volunteered and 
led his platoon, which consisted of only eight men, 
under heavy enemy fire, in a successful attack on a 
machine-gun nest outflanking and putting same 
out of action, thereby enabling his company to con- 
tinue advancing. Home address, Airs. Annie 
Randall, mother, R. F. D., Vaiden, Miss. 



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RANDALL, SAMUEL J Private 

Company L, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
15, 1918. Accompanied by an officer and three 
other soldiers, he made a reconnaissaance of the 
River La Selle, the journey being made under con- 
stant heavy machine-gun fire. To secure the de- 
sired information it was necessary to wade the 
stream for the entire distance. Home address, John 
Randall, father, R. F. D. 1, Beaver Dam, N. Y. 

RANDLES, HAROLD J Corporal 

Company G, Cth Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, in deliver- 
ing messages, he voluntarily chose the most direct 
route, although it was through a machine-gun bar- 
rage, to deliver information which prevented the 
bombardment of positions that had just been occu- 
pied. He took the path of danger to save his com- 
ades. Home address Mrs. Rilla Smith Randies, 
312 North Street, Rochester, N. Y. 

RANSON, JOHN O. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 371st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, September 
29, 1918. (When his company was held up by an 
enemy machine-gun nest. Lieutenant Ranson vol- 
unteered and led his platoon in an attack on the po- 
sition and, while attempting to carry out his mis- 
sion, was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. John O. Ranson, 
wife, 335 Liberty Street, Charlotte, N. C. 

RAPP, FRED N Corporal 

Deceased. Machine-Gun Company, 59th Infan- 
try. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois 
de Fay, France, October 6, 1918. While exposed to 
an exceptionally heavy barrage in the Bois de Fay, 
Corporal Rapp left his shelter and went to the aid 
of a seriously wounded comrade. He was killed by 
a fragment from a high-explosive shell while in the 
performance of this gallant mission. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Sarah Rapp, mother. Shorty, Wyo. 

RASCOE, ROBERT R Sergeant 

Sanitary Detachment, 120th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Becquigny, 
France, October 10, 1918. Going forward to estab- 
lish an aid post. Sergeant Rascoe, finding that the 
advance had already started, took his position in the 
front line and, exposed to terrific fire, cared for the 
wounded until the medical department was brought 
up. Later, while bringing up rations, he encoun- 
tered shell fire and, although wounded and knocked 
down, he quickly regained his feet and completed 
his mission. Home address, E. R. Rascoe, father, 
Reidsville. N. C. 

RASMUSSEN, ALEXANDER . . . Major 
Deceased. 2Sth Infantry. He proceeded to his 
post of command in spite of heavy bombardment 
in order to save important papers and while thus 
engaged was killed by shell fire May 4, 1918. Next 
of kin, Severin Rasmussen, father, R. F. D. 5, 
Sherwood, Oreg. 

RASSMUSSEN, CARL Private 

Company B, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Brieulles, France, 
September 27, 1918. Private Rassmussen, a 
company runner, volunteered and made two trips 
from the post of command of his own regiment to 
that of the regiment adjoining his own, passing each 
time more than a thousand yards under intense 
enemy machine-gun fire. Home address, Jacob 
Rassmussen, Grand Rapids, Mich. 

RATENBURG, HERBERT . . . Sergeant 
Sanitary Detachment, 101st Machine-Gun Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action north 
of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 22, 1918. Al- 
though wounded in three places by machine-gun 



bullets, he followed the attack and continued his 
duty, thereby inspiring his comrades. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. S. P. Ratenburg, grandmother, 16 East 
Turnpike Street, Manchester, Conn. 

RATKOVICH, PETER Private 

Company C, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Varennes, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 1918. With two other soldiers, he, on his 
own initiative, led a charge on an enemy machine- 
gun nest, and, although severely wounded, pressed 
forward, wounding three and capturing three of the 
enemy. Home address, Viddo Ratkovitch, cousin. 
Box 321, Amador. Cal. 

RATH, HOWARD G. . . Second Lieutenant 
Observer, 96th Aero Squadron. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action between Chambley and Xam- 
mes, France, September 13, 1918. While acting as 
leading observer of a flight of three planes, he was 
attacked by 15 enemy planes. In spite of the fact 
that his formation was surrounded by an enemy five 
times as large, he carried out successfully his mis- 
sion and bombed his objective. In the return run- 
ning fight he and his pilot continued the unequal 
fight and succeeded in returning to their airdrome 
with valuable information. Home address, Walter 
F. Rath, brother, Pasadena, Cal. 

RAULT, JEAN EMILE Captain 

5th R. I. C, French Army. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Handiaumont, France, Sep- 
tember 26, 1918. In making a local attack in the 
Bois de MannheuUes, Captain Rault, by skillful 
maneuvering, succeeded in cutting off the retreat of 
an entire company of the enemy. 

RAVISSE, HENRI Captain 

French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Montsec, France, September 13, 1918. 
Riding ahead of his lines, under most terrific fire, 
Captain Ravisse established and maintained liaison 
with the next American division. On many occas- 
ions he rendered most valuable assistance to the 
alUed armies, undertaking most perilous missions to 
insure communications between troops. 

RAY, JOHN E Captain 

Medical Corps, 119th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near BeUicourt, France, Sep- 
tember 29, 1918. Establishing his fir.st-aid station 
in the front line, he advanced with the infantry. He 
continued on with the troops, caring for the wound- 
ed, until he himself was so badly wounded that he 
was evacuated. He died from his wounds a few days 
later. Next of kin, Mrs. John E. Ray, mother, 
Raleigh, N. C. 

RAY, LEE M Sergeant-Major 

39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Thibaut, France, August 5, 1918. 
Sergeant-Major Ray (then a corporal clerk of head- 
quarters) volunteered and delivered important op- 
erations messages to the French regiments attack- 
ing on the left flank of the 39th Infantry. He made 
his way for about one and one-half miles through 
heavy artillery, machine-gun and sniping fire, para- 
llel to the enemy's line, located the French head- 
quarters, and delivered the message in time to stop 
flanking attacks by the enemy. Home address, Mrs. 
Cuba E. Ray, 1035 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 

RAYKMAN, ROY Sergeant 

Battery A, 151st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near the Cote de Chatillon, 
France, October 26, 1918. During a heavy bom- 
bardment of his ammunition train, when one man 
and twelve horses were killed and several men 
wounded. Sergeant Raykman displayed coolness 



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and quick judgment in cutting loose the dead horses 
and straightening out the train. He then returned 
through the shell fire and searched in the darkness 
until he found all the wounded. Home address, 
C. E. VanAlstyne, sister, 13^ Fifth Street, North- 
east, Minneapolis, Minn. 

RAYMOND, FRANK K Corporal 

Company M, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
14, 1918. In the attack on Cote Dame Marie, the 
126th Infantry was held up owing to intense ma- 
chine-gun fire and grenades. Corporal Raymond 
volunteered as a member of a combat patrol which 
cut through the enemy lines, captured ten machine- 
guns, killed and captured 15 of the enemy, and 
forced others to surrender. They cleared that part 
of the Cote Dame Marie of the enemy, enabling the 
regiment to continue their advance. Home address, 
Mrs. E. Raymond, mother. Tent City, Mich. 

RAYMOND, ROBERT FULTON . . 

First Lieutenant 

27th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
France, June 24, 1918. He piloted one machine in a 
formation of three which was escorting three recon- 
naissance planes over enemy territory. On account 
of motor trouble, he was unable to keep up with his 
companions, and while thus detached was attacked 
by an enemy machine. In spite of the condition of 
his engine and his presence far within the German 
lines, he vigorously attacked the German plane and 
destroyed it, after which he succeeded in rejoining 
his patrol. Home address. Judge Robert F. Ray- 
mond, Superior Court House, Boston, Mass. 

RAYNER, IRA C Sergeant 

Company G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Nonsar, France, September 
12, 1918. Although under fire for the first time and 
very ill with a high fever. Sergeant Rayner took 
charge of the platoon after the platoon leader had 
been killed, and effectively directed it for two days, 
in spite of his physical condition, refusing to be 
evacuated until in a state of collapse. Home ad- 
dress, T. H. Rayner, father, Durant, Miss. 

REA, LEONARD E. . . Second Lieutenant 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont. France, October 
4, 1918. Lieutenant Rea retained command of his 
platoon after receiving a severe wound, which ren- 
dered him unable to move without assistance and 
would not leave the line until ordered by his com- 
manding officer. Home address, Leonard L. Rea, 
father, Auburn, N. Y. 

REACH, HARRY B Private 

Company K, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Varennes, France, September 
27, 1918. Acting as a company runner Private 
Reach voluntarily carried numerous messages under 
heavy machine-gun fire, displaying marked courage 
and devotion to duty. Home address, Jospeh 
Reach, brother, Corneys Point, N. J. 

READ, ROSS E Private 

Company D, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cantigny, P'rance, May 28, 
1918. Private Read voluntarily went forward over 
an area swept by machine-gun fire to the aid of a 
wounded comrade, who was entangled in barbed 
wire. He worked in a perilou.sly exposed pof?ition 
until he extricated his companion and carried him 
to safety. Home address, V. H. Read, father, 7903 
Fifty-ninth Avenue, Southeast, Portland, Ore. 

REAM, BERTRAM L Corporal 

Company B, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion. In the 
Bois de Belleau, France, on June 17, 1918, he and a 



comrade left shelter and went 200 yards in the open 
under fire of the enemy and carried a wounded in- 
fantry soldier back to his hues, thereby demonstrat- 
ing heroic and voluntary disregard of self to save 
one who could not help himself. Home address, 
Albert Ream, father, 331 South Market, Eliza- 
bethtown. Pa. 

RECKTENWALD, JACOB . . . Sergeant 
Company C, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cibercy, France, November 
7-10, 1918. On the night of November 7, Sergeant 
Recktenwald risked his own life in heavy artillery 
fire, going from shell hole to shell hole helping his 
wounded comrades. On November 10 he distrib- 
uted rations to the men of his company under shell 
and machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Frieda 
Recktenwald, mother, 2213 Tulip Street, Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

RED, HAROLD D Corporal 

Headquarters Battery A, 122d Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois de 
Bantheville, France, October 30, 1918. Under 
heavy shell fire. Corporal Red crawled 200 meters 
to a shell hole in order to draw a sketch of the en- 
emy's position. Home address, Mrs. Robert W. 
Haynie, sister, Abilene, Texas. 

REDICK, FRED C Captain 

146th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Montfaucon, France, September 26, 1918. 
Severely wounded in the head and leg while leading 
his company, Captain Redick refused to go to the 
rear, though he was ordered to do so by the battal- 
ion commander and attending surgeon, continuing 
in the attack and inspiring his men by his conspicu- 
ous bravery. Home address, John I. Redick, 
Wooster. Ohio 

REDIKER, PAUL W Corporal 

Company M, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sergy, northeast of Chateau- 
Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. He twice volun- 
teered to carry messages from company headquar- 
ters to the battalion post of command through 
heavy machine-gun fire and artillery barrage. He 
assisted in gathering the elements of the company 
together after the assault. He volunteered for ev- 
ery dangerous duty and in broad daylight, in full 
sight of the enemy, dragged wounded to places of 
shelter. Home address, Paul Rediker, father, 515 
Manistique Avenue, Manistique, Mich. 

REDWOOD, GEORGE B. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Seicheprey, France, March 28, 
1918. With great daring he led a patrol of our men 
into a dangerous portion of the enemy trenches, 
where the patrol surrounded a party nearly double 
their own strength, captured a greater number than 
themselves, drove off an enemy rescuing party, and 
made their way back to our lines with four prisoners, 
from whom valuable information was taken. He is 
also awarded an oak-leaf cluster, to be worn with 
the Distinguished Service Cross, for the following 
act of extraordinary heroism; At Cantigny, France, 
May 29, 1918, he conducted himself fearlessly to 
obtain information of the enemy's action. Although 
wounded, he volunteered to reconnoiter the enerny's 
line, which was reported to be under consolidation. 
While making a sketch of the German position on 
this mission he was under heavy fire, and continued 
his work after being fatally wounded until it was 
completed. The injuries sustained at this time caus- 
ed his death. Next of kin, John Redwood, Stock 
Exchange Building, Baltimore, Md. 

REECE, B. CARROL . . First Lieutenant 

102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion in the Bois d'Ormont, France, October 23-28, 
1918. In leading his company through four success- 



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ful actions, Lieutenant Reece was twice thrown vio- 
lently to the ground and rendered unconscious by 
bursting shells, but upon recovering consciousness 
he immediately reorganized his scattered comrnand 
and consoUdated his position. On several occasions, 
under heavy enemy machine-gun fire, he crawled far 
in advance of his front line and rescued wounded 
men who had taken refuge in shell holes. Home ad- 
dress, John E. Reece, brother, Butler, Tenn. 

REED, ALBERT J Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 147th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
north of Soissons, France, August 30, 1918. While 
stationed in an observation post which was heavily 
bombarded with gas and high-explosive shells, he 
assisted in carrying to the rear through this heavy 
fire another member of the party who was seriously 
wounded, it being possible to proceed only by going 
from one shell hole to another. After accomphsh- 
ing this mission he returned to his post of duty 
under the same severe fire. Home address, John A. 
Reed, father, Haywood, Olaneda County, Cal. 

REED, CECIL E. . . Private (First Class) 
Company E, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Barricourt, France, Novem- 
ber 2, 1918. When the advance of his platoon was 
held up by severe machine-gun fire. Private Reed 
left cover, advanced across open ground and opened 
fire on the enemy nest with rifle grenades. After 
twice returning to obtain more grenades, he suc- 
ceeded with a well-directed shot in driving the en- 
emy crew from the nest, whereupon they were 
killed by other members of his company. Home ad- 
dress, Otis Reed, father, Stratton, Neb. 

REED, EDGAR F Sergeant 

Deceased. Company E, 61st Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Bois des Rappes, 
France, October 14-16, 1918, and at Aincreville, 
France, October 31 and November 2, 1918. On 
October 16 Sergeant Reed made his way through the 
German line, carrying a wounded companion. Al- 
though wounded and burned by mustard gas, he re- 
mained on duty, refusing to be evacuated. On Oc- 
tober 31, he volunteered and materially assisted in 
the holding of Aincreville while the defense was or- 
ganized. On November 2 he received a wound from 
which he later died, but he remained at his post act- 
ing as sniper for four hours. Next of kin, Mrs. Jane 
Reed, mother, 1814 North La Fontaine Street, 
Kokomo, Ind. 

REED. EUGENE B. 

Pharmacist's Mate (Second Class) 
U. S. N., attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. During a bom- 
bardment. Pharmacist's Mate Reed four times 
crossed an area heavily shelled and subjected to 
machine-gun fire to render assistance to his com- 
rades. Home address, Benjamin S. Reed, father, 
50 Davis Street, Danbury, Conn. 

REED, GEORGE Cook 

Company G, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Eyne, Belgium, November 1, 
1918. After the remainder of his company had 
withdrawn, Cook Reed crossed the Scheldt River 
alone, under terrific artillery and machine-gun fire, 
and rescued a wounded comrade. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary Reed, mother, 2602 Fremont Street, 
Toledo, Ohio. 

REED, GLENN M Sergeant 

Deceased. Company B,'355th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Beney, France, 
September 13, 1918. He voluntarily left shelter 
and passed through a heavy barrage to assist a 
wounded comrade who was unable to reach shelter 



by himself. As a result of this heroic action, he was 
killed. Next of kin, Milton H. Reed, father, 
Auxvasse, Mo. 

REED, RAYMOND E . , Private (First Class) 
Company F, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. With great courage he went through 
heavy machine-gun and shell fire to the rescue of 
two wounded soldiers, whom he carried to our lines 
after dressing their injuries. Home address, James 
Reed, father, Medina, N. Y. 

REED, WASHINGTON . . First Lieutenant 
Ist Battalion, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Pont a Mousson, France, 
September 25, 1918. Wounded severely in the knee 
while leading his company in action, Lieutenant 
Reed refused first aid and continued to his objective 
500 yards away. Here he organized the position 
under intense shell fire by the enemy. When or- 
dered to withdraw, he used the stretcher, which had 
been sent for him, to carry back a dead soldier of ids 
company. Home address, Mrs. James W. Reed, 
mother, in care of A. M. Taylor, Wayne, Pa. 

REES, JOHN Sergeant 

Company M, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
29, 1918. He fearlessly led his platoon in the face 
of a murderous fire in an attack on a machine-gun 
nest, and by his personal example contributed 
largely to the success of the attack by his platoon. 
Home address, R. K. Johnsen, Them, Salten, Den- 
mark. 

REESE, HAROLD L. . . . First Lieutenant 
30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. During the 
unprecedented artillery bombardment preparatory 
to the great German offensive of July 15, Lieutenant 
Reese maintained liaison between different signal 
units by visiting the positions during the bombard- 
ment. It seemed utterly impossible for runners to 
venture through this fire, yet Lieutenant Reese vol- 
untarily led a detail through the barrage and thus 
estabUshed communication, also encouraging his 
men to greater efforts. Home address, Mrs. Thomas 
J. Reese, mother, 125 East Mahoney Avenue, 
Mahoney City, Pa. 

REESE, JOHN D Private 

Company L, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Roche, France, October 27, 
1918. Though he was suffering from illness and had 
been told to go to the rear, he for three days re- 
mained on duty as a runner, and, when almost ex- 
hausted, went forward with his company in attack, 
voluntarily accompanying a liaison patrol on a dan- 
gerous mission. Home address, R. C. Reese, 
father, Josephine, Texas. 

REESE, JOHN E Sergeant 

Company F, 316th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Audenarde, Belgium, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Sergeant Reese volunteered to accom- 
pany an officer and three other soldiers on a recon- 
naissance patrol of the city of Audenarde. Enter- 
ing under heavy shell fire, the party reconnoitered 
the city for seven hours while it was still being pat- 
rolled by the enemy, advancing two kilometers in 
front of our own outposts and beyond those of the 
enemy. Home address, Mrs. NelUe Beauchamp, 
407 South Colorado Street, Butte, Mont. 

REESE, WILLIAM . . Private (First Class) 
Company I, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
11, 1918. Private Reese displayed exceptional 
courage in repeatedly crossing an area swept by 
machine-gun and shell fire to carry messages to bat- 



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talion headquarters after other soldiers had been 
killed or wounded in attempting the same mission. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary E. Reese, mother, 805 
Alva Street, Brownwood, Texas. 

REEVE, CHARLES B. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
3-9, 1918. After his battalion commander had be- 
come a casualty. Lieutenant Reeve assumed com- 
mand, and showed exceptional dash and skill in at- 
tack. When his battaUon had been halted by heavy 
machine-gun fire, he commanded and led a charge 
through an open field, gaining his objective. It was 
during this charge that he was killed. Next of kin, 
C. A. Reeve, Plymouth, Ind. 

REEVES, JAMES H Colonel 

353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Mihiel, France, September 12-13, 1918. 
On the opening day of the St. Mihiel offensive. Col- 
onel Reeves placed himself at the head of the as- 
saulting battalion and personally led the advance 
from the inception of the attack until the fourth ob- 
jective was reached. He was constantly exposed to 
artillery, machine-gun and rifle fire, and, by his total 
disregard for personal danger, furnished an inspir- 
ing example to his men. On the following day he 
rallied a battalion of another regiment, which had 
become disorganized and was retreating. Under 
heavy artillery fire he reorganized it and sent it for- 
ward again at a critical juncture in the attack. 
Home address, Mrs. Katherine R. Reeves, wife, 
Alanhurst, Eastlake, DeCatur, Ga. 

REEVES, ROY W Corporal 

96th Company, 6th U. S. M. C. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, Oc- 
tober 3, 1918. When a hand grenade was hurled 
into a group composed of himself and five other sol- 
diers. Corporal Reeves risked his life to save his com- 
rades by picking up the grenade and throwing it out 
of the trench. It exploded a few yards from his 
hand, seriously wounding him in the face and head. 
Home address, Mrs. J. W. Reeves, mother, 3769 
Chanoure Avenue, East San Diego, Cal. 

REGAN, GERALD V Corporal 

Deceased. Company I, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Acting in the 
capacity of section leader. Corporal Regan rendered 
great assistance to his platoon and company com- 
manders during an attack, and led his section in ad- 
vance until he fell mortally wounded. Next of kin, 
Frederick Regan, father, 910 Getty Street, Duryea, 
Pa. 

REGAN, JOHN M. . . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 1, 
1918. Mortally wounded by enemy fire while lead- 
ing his platoon, he remained at the head of his men 
till he collapsed. He set an example of coolness and 
fortitude to his command, encouraging them by 
word and action. Next of kin, W. V. Regan, 1009 
War Springs Avenue, Boise, Idaho. 

REGGIARDO, ANTONIO .... Sergeant 
Company K, 63d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Waereghem, Belgium, Octo- 
ber 31, 1918. Sergeant Reggiardo, then corporal, 
voluntarily went forward with a squad of men to 
combat hostUe machine-gun nests, which had held 
up tbe advance of four companies. After the squad 
leader had been killed he took command and, direct- 
ing a heavy fire of automatic rifles and rifle gre- 
nades, he drove back the advance German posts 
and cleared the way for the further progress of his 
company. Home address, Mrs. Louisa Reggiardo, 
mother, 2206 Union Street, San Francisco, Cal. 



REICH, LOUIS B. . . . FirstXieutenant 
128th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cierges, France, August 1, 1918. Lieu- 
tenant Reich voluntarily went forward and exposed 
himself in order to draw the enemy machine-gun 
fire so as to locate their position. He succeeded in 
ascertaining their positions and while returning to 
his front fine he was hit and severely wounded by a 
shell fragment; but refusing to be evacuated, he 
returned to his organization and remained in action 
throughout the engagement. Home address, Mrs. 
Leulla A. Reich, wife, 304 Lincoln Street, Fort 
Atkinson, Wis. 

REID, ALLISON W Private 

Company A, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc- 
tober 8-9, 1918. Engaged as runner. Private Reid 
constantly carried messages through a sector which 
was under intense shell and machine-gun fire and 
infested with sniper fire. Home address, Mrs. Lou- 
ise Rose, 1287 Washington Avenue, San Leandro, 
Cal. 

REID, GEORGE B Corporal 

Battery A, 151st Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Suippes, France, July 16, 
1918. While acting as gunner, during the firing of a 
barrage. Corporal Reid was shot through the arm by 
an enemy machine-gun from an aeroplane, but al- 
though serious wounded, he continued to fire his 
gun throughout the barrage. He was then evac- 
uated in an exhausted condition. Home address, 
Mrs. Harriet U. Reid, mother, 3705 Harriet Ave- 
nue, Minneapohs, Minn. 

REID, JOSEPH W Corporal 

Company I, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in Bois de la Grande Montagne, 
France, October 15, 1918. When his platoon was 
held up by machine-gun fire. Corporal Reid fear- 
lessly led them forward and captured machine-guns 
and prisoners. He later organized and consohdated 
the position won. Home address, Joseph A. Reid, 
father, Winchester, Va. 

REID, WILLIAM R. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chateau de Diable, France, 
August 27, 1918. Lieutenant Reid, while on duty as 
battalion adjutant, voluntarily led a small patrol 
into woods held by the enemy to ascertain the source 
of heavy machine-gun fire which stopped the ad- 
vance of his battalion. In the performance of this 
courageous act he was killed by enemy machine-gun 
fire. Next of kin, WiUiam J. Reid, father, 408 
Eighth Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

REIFFIN, ABE Private 

Deceased. Company H, 28th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near the Meuse 
River, France, October 14, 1918. Private Reiflfin 
displayed exceptional courage in volunteering and 
going over open ground through direct artillery 
and machine-gun fire. Upon returning he again 
volunteered to pass the same heavy fire in order to. 
establish liaison between his platoon and company. 
He lost his Ufe in attempting this hazardous mission. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Fannie Reiffin, mother, 508 
Laurel Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

REIGER, JAMES E. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
138th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Charpentry, France, September 27, 1918. 
He commanded the battalion which had, with con- 
spicuous gallantry, captured Vauquois Hill and the 
Bois de Rosignel, and which was later held up for 
some hours in front of Charpentry by severe artil- 
lery and machine-gun fire. He placed himself in 
front of all his men, and, thus starting them forward, 
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that a large number of the enemy were cut off and 
captured. Home address, Mrs. Jamea E. Reiger, 
Kirksville, Mo. 

REILLY, ARCHIBALD F Private 

Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres et St. Georges, 
France, October 15, 1918. Private Reilly, with one 
other soldier, went to the aid of a wounded comrade 
who was lying about 50 yards in advance of our lines, 
in plain view of enemy gunners and snipers, and 
carried him through machine-gun and shell fire to a 
place of safety. Home address, Mrs. J. W. Reilly, 
mother, Rockaway Road and New York Avenue, 
Springfield, Long Island, N. Y. 

REILLY, MICHAEL Sergeant 

Company G, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. After being wounded Sergeant Reilly re- 
mained with his squad and continued to lead it in 
action until he was again seriously wounded two 
days later. Home address, Mrs. Nellie Nell, sister, 
322 West Forty-ninth Street, New York, N. Y. 

REILLY, THOMAS W Captain 

Infantry. Wounded and ordered to the rear, he 
nevertheless remained with his men in an exposed 
and dangerous position, which it was necessary to 
hold, near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 27 to 
August 1, 1918. His presence and example held his 
company fast against continuous fire. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Mary E. Taylor, mother, 645 Florence 
Avenue, Toapah, Nev. 

REINHARD, WILLIAM Private 

Company I, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Aigremont, France, 
July 15, 1918. Private Reinhard carried messages 
during a heavy German barrage until he was serious- 
ly wounded, when he showed great fortitude, his one 
thought being that his message must be delivered. 
Home address, Sarah Reinhard, mother, 542 Heckle 
Avenue, Spring City, Pa. 

REINHOLDT, ROLAND R. . . . Captain 
128th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. Sent 
forward with two platoons on a reconnaissance mis- 
sion, he encountered the enemy in force, but effected 
the capture of 13 Germans, including an officer. He 
then held the position he had seized for three hours, 
although subjected to fire, that rendered three- 
fourths of his men casualties, until French tanks ar- 
rived, when, with the remnants of his platoon, he 
attacked and captured machine-gun nests inaccessi- 
ble to the tanks. The stubborn resistance to enemy 
attacks which he maintained was one of the decid- 
ing factors in the fight. Home address, Julius W. 
Reinholdt, father, Boatman's Bank, St. Louis, Mo. 

REITERMAN, FRANK .... Sergeant 
Company E, 26th Infantry. Near Soissons, 
France, July 18, 1918, as leader of a platoon, he at- 
tacked a machine-gun nest, captured several guns, 
and held his position against vigorous counterat- 
tacks. Home address, John Reiterman, father, 
Bisha, Hungary. 

RENICK, FRED A. . . Private (First Class) 
U. S. Ambulance Service. On April 4, 1918, he 
was ordered to drive his ambulance to a dressing 
station. The road over which it was necessary to 
pass was under continuous shell fire. On his way to 
the dressing station he received a sUght wound. In 
spite of the wound, which was dressed at a dressing 
station, he resumed his post, and on the return trip 
a shell struck his car, seriously wounding him and 
kiUing his passenger. 



RENSHAW, LEONARD .... Corporal 
Company I, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Bois Plat Chene, France, Octo- 
ber 10-29, 1918. During the advance of the 3d Bat- 
tahon. Corporal Renshaw was placed in charge of 
the battalion liaison group. He not only managed 
the battahon with skill, but repeatedly carried mes- 
sages through shell and machine-gun fire. Al- 
though several times gassed during the succeeding 
operations, he continued his duties, showing utter 
disregard for his personal safety. Home address, 
Archibald Renshaw, father, R. F. D. 3, Princess 
Anne, Md. 

RENTFRO, CHARLES C. . First Lieutenant 
Medical Department, 109th Infantry. For three 
days, July 15-18, 1918, before St. Agnan, France, 
he went without sleep in order to care for the wound- 
ed, andper formed his work fearlessly without shelter 
under continuous bombardment. Home address, 
Mrs. Joseph Rentfro, wife. College View, Neb. 

RERAT, ARMAND Lieutenant 

French Army. Attached to 42d Division. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in Champagne, July 
15-18, 1918, and on the Ourcq River, July 26 to Au- 
gust 2, 1918. During the German attack of July 15- 
18 in Champagne, Lieutenant Rerat voluntarily 
joined the 2d Battalion of the 165th Infantry in the 
fight in the front Une and was conspicuous for his 
bravery. He again behaved himself very gallantly 
during the attack on the Ourcq River, July 26 to 
August 2, 1918, where he was slightly wounded 
but refused aid until the fight was over. Home 
address, Monsieiir Rerat, Etupes, MontbeUand, 
Daubs, France. 

RESSEGUIE, HAROLD D Captain 

311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Grand-Pr6, France, November 1, 1918. 
Although his wrist was shattered and he was suffer- 
ing from severe machine-gun wounds, Captain Res- 
seguie continued to direct operations for several 
hours, refusing to be evacuated until all the other 
wounded had received attention. After reaching 
the dressing station, although suffering intense pain, 
he gave full tactical information to his successor. 
Home address, Mrs. Anna Resseguie, wife, 812 
Sherman Avenue, Watertown, N. Y. 

REX, NEWTON Corporal 

Company F, 146th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
tember 27, 1918. Leading a patrol of 12 men from 
his own and another company, Corporal Rex en- 
countered 35 of the enemy in a ravine. Under terri- 
fic enfilading fire from seven machine-guns, he led 
an attack on the enemy in which five of the latter 
were killed and 15 captured, together with seven 
machine-guns. Home address, Mrs. Susan Rex, 
mother, 913 North Second Street, Decatur, Ind. 

REXROTH, HARRY J. . Private (First Class) 
364th Ambulance Company, 316th Sanitary 
Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Audenarde, Belgium, November 4, 1918. Private 
Rexroth repeatedly showed utter disregard for his 
safety in establishing and maintaining liaison be- 
tween advanced dressing stations and battalion aid 
stations and in searching the battlefields for wound- 
ed, passing over areas under heavy fire from enemy 
artillery, machine-guns and snipers. On November 
4 he entered the town of Audenarde while it was un- 
der terrific bombardment, made a thorough search 
for wounded, and later accompanied ambulances 
back into the town to evacuate the wounded. Home 
address, L. J. Rexroth, brother. National, Wash. 

REYNOLDS, CLEARTON H. . . . Captain 

Pilot, Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in 

action near Romagne, France, October 9, 1918. Al- 



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though weather conditions made flying exceedingly 
dangerous, Captain Reynolds, with his observer, 
started on a mission to determine the position of the 
front-line troops of the division to which his squad- 
ron was attached. Flying at an altitude of 20 
meters, they encountered and defeated three enemy 
patrols, gathered and delivered to division head- 
quarters very valuable information. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Lena B. Reynolds, mother, 33 North 
Seventeenth Street, East Orange, N. J. 

REYNOLDS, FRANK J Private 

Medical Department, 28th Infantry. During the 
fight at Cantigny, France, on May 28-30, 1918, 
while acting as stretcher bearer, he constantly and 
fearlessly exposed himself to artillery and machine- 
gun fire to succor the wounded, frequently on his 
own initiative, when he might have remained in 
security himself. Home address, Samuel J. Rey- 
nolds, brother. Main Street, Pittsfield, Mass. 

REYNOLDS, JOHN N Major 

Air Service. Commanding OflRcer, 1st Army Ob- 
servation Group. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion in the region of Verdun, France, October 10, 
1918. He proceeded over the enemy lines without 
benefit of protection planes on a mission of great 
urgency. He flew about 12 kilometers over the 
lines, when he was suddenly set upon by 14 hostile 
planes. He fought them off and succeeded in down- 
ing one of the enemy. He continued his flight with 
his badly damaged plane and concluded his mission. 
A bronze oak leaf is awarded Major Reynolds for 
extraordinary heroism in action in the region of 
Grand-Pr6, France, October 29, 1918. While on a 
mission he was suddenly set upon by six enemy air- 
craft. Although in the German territory, without 
grotection and in danger of being cut off in the rear 
e entered into combat with the hostile aircraft. 
He succeeded in shooting down two of the enemy 
and dispersing the rest of the formation. With his 
machine severely damaged, he continued until he 
had completed his mission. Home address, Mrs. 
John N. Reynolds, Dora Apartments, Twentieth 
Street and Florida Avenue, Washington, D. C. 

REYNOLDS, PATRICK Private 

Deceased. Company H, 165th Infantry. He was 
killed near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 30, 
1918, when he went out alone in the face of enemy 
machine-gun fire in a heroic effort to capture an 
enemy machine-gun nest. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary 
O'Donnell, 247 West 116th Street, New York City. 

REYNOLDS, WILLIAM G. . . . Captain 
23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. 
After Captain Reynolds had been severely wounded 
by a shell, he managed by a supreme effort to regain 
sufficient consciousness to acquaint his successor 
with the necessary information for the continuance 
of the struggle. His courage, under such great 
agony, set a most wonderful example for his men. 
Home address, Mrs. George F. Reynolds, R. F. D. 3, 
Berryville, Va. 

RHEA, JAMES C Colonel 

Chief of Staff, Second Division. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, Oc- 
tober 9, 1918. Colonel Rhea, with Lieutenant Le 
Pelletier de Woillemont, French Army, voluntarily 
undertook an important reconnaissance under haz- 
ardous circumstances during the Massif Blanc Mont 
operations at a time when accurate information con- 
cerning our advanced positions was greatly needed 
and could not be obtained from other sources. In an 
automobile, whose conspicuous appearance drew the 
concentrated fire of enemy artillery and machine- 
guns, they proceeded one mile across open ground to 
the town of St. Etienne, where our troops were in 
contact with the enemy. Under fire these two oflB- 
cers reconnoitered the front lines, locating the posi- 



tion of the enemy as well as that of the French units 
on the flank, and returned across the open with com- 
plete, reliable, and timely information of the highest 
mihtary value in subsequent operations. Home ad- 
dress. Midland, Texas. 

RHODES, ROBERT ALLEN . . . Private 
Company M, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
July 20 and 22, 1918. East of Belleau Woods he 
continually carried messages under heavy machine- 
gun fire while acting as a runner. On July 22, near 
Epieds, he crossed an open gap swept by machine- 
gun fire in order to deliver an important message, 
and later was a voluntary member of a patrol which 
rescued wounded under fire from advanced posi- 
tions. Home address, Mrs. Grace Pearl Cowan, 
3117 Lafayette Avenue, St. Joseph, Mo. 

RICE, CARL C Second Lieutenant 

5th Machine-Gun Battalion. In command of a 
machine-gun section, on June 6, 1918, near Chateau- 
Thierry, France, he was wounded soon after the ad- 
vance began, but refused to have his wound dressed 
for fear it would delay the movement. He bravely 
continued to lead the section until he fell from ex- 
haustion. Home address, J. D. Rice, father, RoUa, 
Mo. 

RICE, ELMER V Private 

Company L, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois D'Aigremont, France, 
July 15, 1918. During the intense artillery fire pre- 
ceding the German attack of July 15, after 
another runner had been sent with a message from 
the battalion post of command and had been unable 
to get through the wood, which was being heavily 
bombarded, Private Rice volunteered for this seem- 
ingly impossible mission and successfully accomp- 
Ushed it. Throughout the night he declined to take 
cover, but continued to search for wounded men, 
exposing himself to the heaviest fire. Home ad- 
dress. S. B. Rice, father, Elkton, Mich. 

RICE, JAMES T. . . . Private (First Class) 
Company C, 8th Field Signal BattaUon. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois du 
Fays, France, September 29, 1918, and in the Bois 
de Malaumont, France, October 11-13, 1918. While 
at work with a group of men maintaining telephone 
communication. Private Rice went out under heavy 
fire and carried to shelter a comrade who had been 
wounded by a bursting shell, returning immediately 
and repairing breaks in the line. During the action 
in the Bois de Malaumont, he repeatedly exposed 
himself to heavy artillery and machine-gun fire in 
order to maintain telephone Unes for the infantry, 
displaying remarkable courage. Home address, 
Jacob Rice, father, Portsmouth, Ohio. 

RICE, MALCOLM Captain 

16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Exermont, France, October 1-8, 1918. 
During the advance of October 1-8, Captain Rice 
was severely gassed, and, although suffering greatly 
from the effects, he remained with his company for 
four days, after which he was forced to evacuate on 
account of temporary blindness. Home address, 
Charles L. Rice, father, Hagerhill, Ky. 

RICE, WILLIAM M Corporal 

Company E, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in Consenvoye Woods, France, 
October 9, 1918. Seeing a good position in advance 
of the lines. Corporal Rice took his automatic rifle 
and crawled through machine-gun fire to this place, 
where he established an automatic-rifle post and 
called on his squad to follow him. An enemy coun- 
terattack was eventually broken up at this point 
and the line was thereby advanced to a more advan- 
tageous position. Home address, Mrs. Margaret A. 
Rice, mother. Port Deposit, Md. 



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RICHARDS, CALVIN D. . Second Lieutenant 
26th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Verdun, France, October 9, 1918. While 
defending a hill. Lieutenant Richards, with seven 
machine-gunners, beat off an enemy attack of 
greatly superior numbers, after a hand-to-hand en- 
counter with pistols and grenades. Although his 
small force suffered four casualties, he still continued 
to defend the hill, an important tactical point for his 
division. Home address, T. D. Richards, father, 
Morganfield, Ky. 

RICHARDS, ELMER P Private 

Company D, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Xammes, France, September 
18, 1918. Knowing that, on account of the intense 
shelling, it would be impossible to supply the men 
in the front line with rations. Private Richards, in a 
wounded condition, procured a quantity of rations, 
and, carrying them to the line through heavy shell 
fire, personally distributed to each man a portion. 
Home address, Mrs. Samuel C. Richards, mother. 
Padroni, Colo. 

RICHARDS, J. N. C Captain 

Deceased. 26th Infantry. Displaying valorous 
leadership throughout the attack on July 18, 1918, 
near Soissons, France, he was killed while charging 
enemy machine-guns at the head of his command 
on July 19. Next of kin, Mrs. J. N. C. Richards, 
wife, Sewanee, Tenn. 

RICHARDS, SAMSON Corporal 

Company H, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
France, October 14, 1918. When his platoon had 
become scattered during an attack and his platoon 
commander had been killed. Corporal Richards, 
although himself seriously wounded, reorganized the 
platoon under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and 
turned the platoon over to the next in command 
ready for the assault before he permitted himself to 
be evacuated, thereby setting to his associated an 
example of utter disregard for danger and remark- 
able coolness and courage in the face of the enemy. 
Home address, Wilham Richards, brother, Taft, Cal. 

RICHARDS, THADDIS R Bugler 

Company B, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near BeUicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. During the very thickest of the fight- 
ing Bugler Richards, assisted by another soldier, 
attacked two enemy machine-gun positions, killing 
the gunners and capturing the guns, thus allowing 
the further advance of his company. Home address. 
Miss Virginia Richards, sister, Dalton, Ga. 

RICHARDS, WALTER A . First Lieutenant 
326th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Juvin, France, October 11, 1918. Lead- 
ing his platoon in attack. Lieutenant Richards was 
subjected to fierce and devastating fire of enemy ar- 
tillery and machine-guns. Although he himself was 
wounded and 90 per cent of his platoon made casual- 
ties, he continued to press forward until he was felled 
by machine-gun fire after reaching the foremost 
position of the entire action. Home address, 
Mrs. Margaret Gordon Richards, Wynnton Street, 
Columbus, Ga. 

RICHARDSON, CHARLES E. . . . Private 
Company I, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Belleau, France, July 21, 
1918. Under the leadership of an officer, he and Pri- 
vate Joseph R. Huntley charged a machine-gun 
nest, captured two guns, and killed or captured 12 
men. Home address, Mrs. R. J. See, guardian, 242 
Albion Street, Wakefield, Mass. 

RICHARDSON, CHARLES M. . Sergeant 

Company C, 112th Infantry. For extraordinary 



heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 9, 
1918. Sergeant Richardson volunteered to go out 
in the open, with a comrade, under hostile machine- 
gun fire to rescue a wounded soldier. As they were 
carrying the later to shelter, he was again struck by 
a machine gun bullet and killed, and the companion 
also being wounded, was dragged to safety by 
Sergeant Richardson. Home address, Mrs. Ellen 
E. Richardson, mother, Box 133, Garber, Okla. 

RICHARDSON, JAMES M. Second Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service, Ist Aero Squadron. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, 
October 6, 1918. He undertook an infantry contact 
patrol mission under weather conditions which ne- 
cessitated flying at an altitude of only 100 meters. 
Near the front lines machine-guns opened an effect- 
ive fire on his plane, and he was wounded in the foot, 
but he continued on the mission until the front lines 
of the American troops were located and his observer 
had written out a report for the division commander. 
Home address. Miss Emma Richardson, sister, De- 
valle Bluff. Ark. 

RICHFORD, ALBERT F Wagoner 

Supply Company, 165th Infantry. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Nonsard, France, Sep- 
tember 30, 1918. Wagoner Richford was severely 
wounded by a shell fragment while driving a wagon 
containing rations and other supplies for his rogi- 
rnent over a heavily shelled road, but, disregarding 
his wounds, remained in charge of his wagon until 
the mission had been accomplished. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary E. Richford, mother, 174A Eighth Ave- 
nue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

RICHMAN, HENRY C Private 

Deceased. Company M, 23d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Vaux, France, 
July 1 and 2, 1918. He moved through heavy woods 
alone under heavy machine-gun fire, flanking dug- 
outs, from which 12 German prisoners were taken. 
In the action of July 16-19, 1918, near Soissons, 
France, showing the same fearless qualities, he was 
killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Clara Boram, sister, An- 
derson, Ind. 

RICHMOND, CHARLES H. . . . Corporal 
Company H, 2d Battalion, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. With the aid 
of one other soldier. Corporal Richmond located 
and captured a machine-gun nest of four guns. 
Home address, Henry H. Richmond, father, Theo- 
logical Seminary, Va. 

RICHMOND, CLARENCE L. . . . Private 
Company F, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
France, October 3-5, 1918. Private Richmond un- 
hesitatingly went through the heaviest machine-gun 
and artillery fire dressing and carrying wounded. 
Disregarding his own safety, he refused to take rest 
or food while there were wounded needing attention. 
Home address, Elizabeth Richmond, mother, Cleve- 
land, Tenn. 

RICHMOND. LLOYD Private 

Medical Corps, Ambulance Company No. 139. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Chaudron 
Farm, France, September 29, 1918. After the infan- 
try had been withdrawn. Private Richmond volun- 
tarily remained in an advance dressing station with 
wounded men, whose condition made it impossible 
to remove them, and worked alone for several hours, 
caring for these men under heavy shell and machine- 
gun fire, until he himself was wounded by a bursting 
shell which killed two of his patients. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Neva Richmond, mother, 712 Ann Ave- 
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RICKENBACKER, EDWARD V . . Captain 
94th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Montsec, France, 
April 29, 1918. He attacked an enemy Albatross 
monoplane, and after a vigorous fight in which he 
followed hia foe into German territory, he succeeded 
in shooting it down near Vigneulles-les-Hatton Cha- 
tel. One bronze oak leaf is awarded Captain Rick- 
enbacker for each of the following acts of extraor- 
dinary heroism in action: On May 17, 1918, he at- 
tacked three Albatross enemy planes, shooting one 
down in the vicinity of Richecourt, France, and 
forcing the others to retreat over their own lines. 
On May 22, 1918, he attacked three Albatross mono- 
planes 4,000 meters over St. Mihiel, France. He 
drove them back into German territory, separated 
one from the group, and shot it down near FUrey. 
On May 28, 1918, he sighted a group of two battle 
planes and four monoplanes, German planes, which 
he at once attacked vigorously, shooting down one 
and dispersing the others. On May 30, 1918, 4,000 
meters over Jaulnoy, France, he attacked a group of 
five enemy planes. After a violent battle, he shot 
down one plane and drove the others away. On 
September 14, 1918, in the region of Villecy, he at- 
tacked four Fokker enemy planes at an altitude of 
3,000 meters. After a sharp and hot action, he suc- 
ceeded in shooting one down in flames and dispers- 
ing the other three. On September 15, 1918, in the 
region of Boisdewaville, he encountered six enemy 
planes, who were in the act of attacking four Spads, 
which were below them. Undeterred by their su- 
perior numbers, he unhesitatingly attacked them 
and succeeded in shooting one down in flames and 
completely breaking the formation of the others. 
For the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
action near Billy, France, September 25, 1918, Cap- 
tain Rickenbacker is awarded an additional bar to 
be worn on the Distinguished Service Cross: While 
on voluntary patrol over the lines. Captain Ricken- 
backer attacked seven enemy planes (five, type 
Fokker, protecting two, type Halberstadt) . Disre- 
garding the odds against him, he dived on them and 
shot down one of the Fokkers out of control. He 
then attacked one of the Halberstadts and sent it 
down also. Home address, Mrs. William Ricken- 
backer, 1334 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, O. 



RICKER, MAURICE S. . . First Lieutenant 
6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Brieulles, France, November 4, 1918. In 
covering the right flank of his company Lieutenant 
Ricker led his platoon across a pontoon bridge 
which was broken by artillery fire before the entire 
command had crossed. Without hesitation he pro- 
ceeded to lead his men under direct machine-gun 
and minenwerfer fire, routing a large detachment of 
the enemy, capturing eight Germans, five machine- 
guns, and two minenwerfers, and successfully cov- 
ering the crossing of the remainder of the company. 
Home address, Mrs. Mabel C. Ricker, mother, 22 
University Road, Brookline, Mass. 

RICKET, HARRY C Cook 

Infantry. He maintained his kitchen at Chateau 
de la Foret, near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 
28-29, 1918, during a bombardment so intense as to 
drive all other kitchens out of the village. When his 
stove had to be taken to the rear he improvised a fire 
in the ground and continued his work until ordered 
to leave. He carried water from a spring, which was 
repeatedly shelled, when others would not approach 
it. Unaided, of his own voUtion, he conducted a 
first-aid station for wounded and exhausted men at 
his kitchen. Constantly in extreme personal dan- 
ger from machine-gun fire from low-flying aero- 
planes and bombardment by high-explosive shells, 
he devoted himself entirely to the needs of others 
and made possible the care of several hundred woun- 
ded, exhausted, and hungry men. Home address, 
W. F. Ricket. 1345 Hamlet Street, Columbus, Ohio. 



RIDDIC, ARCHIE Private 

Company F, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, France, Oc- 
tober 19, 1918. When the position of his company 
had become untenable because of enemy machine- 
gun and artillery fire. Private Riddic, with another 
soldier, the sole survivors of a Lewis machine-gun 
team, covered the retreat of their company. Cling- 
ing to their advanced post throughout the day, they 
took up the advance with the company at dusk that 
evening. Home address, J. H. Riddic, father, Bel- 
vaden, N. C. 

RIDDLE, LAWRENCE SCOTT First Sergeant 
Deceased. Company I, 131st Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Bois de Chaume, 
France, October 11, 1918. Sergeant Riddle, with 
four other soldiers, flanked an enemy machine-gun 
position, killed three of the crew, and captured one, 
together with the guns. He was subsequently killed 
while leading a small group of men in an attack on 
an enemy machine-gun nest. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Lillie L. Riddle, mother, R. F. D. 5, Mattoon, 111. 

RIDEOUT. PERCY A.' .' . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Cierges, France, October 4, 
1918. He made an extended reconnaissance in ad- 
vance of the outposts, fearlessly exposed himself to 
enemy machine-gun fire, and was several times 
knocked down by exploding shells. The informa- 
tion he secured was valuable to the infantry, giving 
them knowledge of the exact location of machine- 
gun nests. During the action this oflScer directed 
the laying of the smoke barrage from an exposed 
position, remaining at his station throughout the 
operation, in spite of severe shell and machine-gun 
fire, and continuing to display the highest courage 
until he was killed by shell fire. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Helen P. Rideout, wife, 87 Armory Street, Spring- 
field, Mass. 

RIDGELY, CHARLES . . First Lieutenant 
26th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Berzy le Sec, France, July 21, 1918. Dur- 
ing the final attack on Soissons, Lieutenant Ridgely, 
advancing in front of his assault waves, alone 
charged a machine-gun position which was deliver- 
ing a punishing fire on our troops. He killed both 
gunners and captured the gun. Home address, Mrs. 
S. W. Murkland, sister, 100 East Seventeenth 
Street, New York City. 

RIDLEY, JAMES A. . . First Lieutenant 

1 13th Machine Gun BattaUon. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near BelUcourt, France, September 
29-30, 1918, and near Mazinghein, France, October 
19, 1918. Taking command of his company after 
the company and second in command had been 
wounded, Lieutenant Ridley lead his men through 
an intense artillery barrage and assisted in reducing 
eleven enemy machine-gun nests, capturing 150 
prisoners and several machine guns, which were 
successfuUy put in operation against the enemy. 
Near Mazinghein, France, on October 19, he led 
his company forward to advanced positions under 
terrific artillery fire, inspiring his men by his cool- 
ness and bravery. Home address, Granville S. 
Ridley, father, Murfreesboro, Tenn. 

RIECK, JAMES G Private 

Medical Detachment, 166th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, 
France, July 27, 1918. Severely wounded while 
doing fiirst-aid work. Private Rieck declined to go to 
the rear, but dressed his own wound and continued 
to advance with his battaUon, treating the wounded 
and assisting in their evacuation until he was sent to 
the hospital 12 hours later. Home address, Mrs. 
C. F. Rieck, mother, Delaware, Ohio. 



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RIECKE, HENRY A. . . . First Lieutenant 
26th Division, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bouresches, France, July 20, 
1918. When the advance of his company was tem- 
porarily held up by machine-gun fire in front of 
Bouresches he went ahead alone and, although hit 
three times by machine-gun bullets, he continued to 
urge his men forward, and by his example of fear- 
lessness and grit inspired them to successful attack. 
Home address, Mrs. J. Berg, Meriden, Conn. 

RIGGIO, STEPHANO ^i Z • . . Private 
Company K, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Septsarges, France, Septem- 
ber 28, 1918. While his company was halted by 
machine-grun and sniper fire from the front and both 
flanlcs. Private Riggio moved forward to outflank 
the enemy sniping posts. He was wounded in the 
execution of his mission, but he managed to make 
his way back and reported the information he had 
obtained. Home address, Tony Marmoni, friend, 
Rockland, Maine. 

RIGGLE, GEORGE "i "Z Z 7 . . Private 
Company D, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, comprising 
the company headquarters detachment, he assisted 
his company commander in cleaning out enemy dug- 
outs along a canal and capturing 242 prisoners. 
Home address, Clarence Higgle, brother. Sellers- 
burg, Ind. 

RIGGSBY, ROBERT . . Private (First Class) 
Company M, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
France, October 14, 1918. When the advance of his 
platoon was held up by machine-gun fire. Private 
Riggsby went forward alone, killed one and cap- 
tured five of the enemy machine-gun crew, and suc- 
ceeded in silencing two machine-guns, thus permit- 
ting his platoon to continue their advance. Home 
address, Mrs. Jane Riggsby, mother, Ashland, Ky. 

RILEY, CHARLES R Sergeant 

Company I, 368th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
14, 1918. When his company was halted by ma- 
chine-gun fire, which threatened to wipe out the 
entire number. Sergeant Riley led a patrol and 
charged the nest and was successful, not only in 
cleaning out the stronghold, but in enabling his com- 
pany to command a more favorable position. Home 
address, John Riley, father, 25 Gold Street, Nor- 
wich. N. Y. 

RILEY, LOWELL H. . , Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 58th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at ViUe Savoye, northeast of Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France, August 7, 1918. Lieutenant 
Riley maintained an observing station for his bat- 
talion commander for two days, although subjected 
during the whole of this time to intense artillery 
bombardment. He obtained valuable information 
as to the movements of the enemy, which was used 
in directing artillery fire. While engaged in this 
very important and hazardous work he was killed 
by shell fire. Next of kin, Abram M. Riley, father, 
36 WiUiam Street, Orange, N. J. 

RILEY, RAYMOND Private 

Company F, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
1918. He showed absolute disregard for the safety 
of his own life by advancing upon a machine-gun 
which was holding up his platoon, and finally put- 
ting it out of action after being wounded himself. 
Home address. Earnest Riley, brother, Baltimore, 
Md. 



RILEY, ROBERT R Corporal 

Company C, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 10, 
1918. Having heard that two wounded comrades 
were lying in advance of the line immediately north 
of Fismette, Corporal Riley and two other members 
of his company volunteered to go through machine- 
gun and rifle fire to bring them in. On their first at- 
tempt all were wounded and driven back, but in 
spite of their injuries they advanced a second time 
and reached the wounded men. Their courageous 
effort, however, was unfortunately in vain, as their 
comrades had been killed. Home address, Franklin 
Riley, brother, 627 East Thirteenth Street, Ches- 
ter, Pa. 

RINDEAU, ARTHUR J. . Gunnery Sergeant 
Deceased. 47th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an exam- 
ple to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin. Miss 
Alma Rindeau, sister, Webster, Mass. 

RINEBOLD, WILLIAM J. Private (First Class) 
U. S. Ambulance Service, Unit 524. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, Aug- 
ust 8-9, 1918. Private Rinebold volunteered and 
acted as guide for ambulances going to the most ad- 
vanced points for the wounded. He made nine trips 
over a road subjected to heavy shell and machine- 
gun fire and was severely wounded by a shell frag- 
ment on his last trip. Home address. Dr. Nathan 
A. Rinebold, Athens, Pa. 

RINEHART, EARNEST T. . , . Corporal 
Company H, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Martin Rivere, France, 
October 11, 1918. Seeing a wounded comrade lying 
helpless in a most exposed position in front of our 
lines, Corporal Rinehart unhesitatingly braved the 
murderous fire of machine-guns and snipers by go- 
ing forward to his rescue. He succeeded in bringing 
in the wounded man, after he had seen a stretcher 
bearer instantly killed in attempting the same mis- 
sion. Home address, Mrs. Earnest T. Rinehart, 
wife, Reidsville, S. C. 

RIPPETOE, GROVER C. . First Lieutenant 
26th Infantry. After all the other officers of his 
company had been killed near Soissons, France, July 
18-22, 1918, he took command, attacked a machine- 
gun nest, and captured the gun with its crew. Gas- 
sed and suffering from shell shock, he refused to quit 
his post until the company was relieved. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Virginia Rippetoe, 1519 Virginia Street, 
Charieston, W.Va. 

RISCHMANN, EDWARD .... Private 
Company I, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
23, 1918. Private Rischmann was a member of an 
assaulting party which stormed and captured the 
Citadel at Grand-Pr6. He scaled the wall and alone 
entered a dugout, from which he captured 45 Ger- 
mans, guarding them until assistance arrived. Home 
address, Catherine Rischmann, mother, 560 South 
Thirteenth Street, Newark, N. J. 

RITCHIE, EDWARD D Private 

Company M, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 
10, 1918. While on an outpost near the Vesle River, 
Private Ritchie volunteered to accompany Corporal 
John S. Weimer in rescuing a wounded soldier who 
had been left by members of a patrol in a shell hole 
some distance to the front. Under fire from machine 
guns and snipers. Private Ritchie and Corporal 
Weimer proceeded to the shell hole and found the 
wounded man, who was unable to walk. Suggesting 
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more conspicuous target for the enemy. Private 
Ritchie offered to run ahead to draw the enemy fire, 
while his comrade assisted the wounded man. He 
made his way back to shelter under continuous 
machine-gun and sniper fire, while Corporal Wei- 
mer carried the wounded soldier to safety. Home 
address, Mrs. J. R. Wilson, mother, Stratford, Tex. 

RITT, J. V. MAURICE . . First Lieutenant 
French Mission, attached to 127th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
north of Soissons, France, August 31, 1918. Lieu- 
tenant Ritt assisted in establishing an advanced 
machine-gun position in the village of Juvigny, the 
fire of which forced the surrender of 32 enemy pris- 
oners. This gallant oflBcer assisted in forming a new 
line and went from one end to the other, picking up 
stragglers and getting the line organized, exposing 
himself to machine-gun fire throughout the opera- 
tion. Three times he went through heavy fire for 
the purpose of maintaining liaison with a French 
division on the right. 

RITZERT, CHARLES T Private 

Deceased. Company G, 125th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Courmont and 
St. Martin, France, July 31 to August 4, 1918. 
Throughout the battle to force passage of the Ourcq 
River and capture the heights beyond, Private Rit- 
zert, a stretcher bearer, worked day and night, 
evacuating wounded under heavy artillery and ma- 
chine-gun fire. On August 4, under violent shell fire 
opposite Mont St. Martin, he made repeated trips 
between the firing line and dressing station until he 
was killed by a shell. Next of kin, Adam Francis 
Ritzert, father, R. F. D. 4, Box 66, Chicora, Pa. 

RIVEL, THOMAS M Sergeant 

Headquarters Detachment, 79th Division. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
France, September 28-30, 1918. While acting as a 
division observer Sergeant Riyel remained con- 
stantly on duty for several days in a building on the 
heights of Montfaucon. While he was in this build- 
ing portions of it were destroyed by direct artillery 
hits, and hostile shelling was such that other obser- 
vers located in the same building withdrew to a safer 
place. Sergeant Rivel, however, remained con- 
stantly at his post of duty and obtained important 
information. Home address, Mrs. Owen S. Fitz- 
gerald, aunt, 6 South Forty-sixth Street, Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

RIVERS, TOM Private 

Company G, 366th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Bois Delaviovrotte, 
France, November 11, 1918. Private Rivers, al- 
though gassed, volunteered and carried important 
messages through heavy barrages to the support 
companies. He refused first aid until his company 
was relieved. Home address, Mrs. Cornelia Rivers, 
wife, R. F. D. 2, Box 7, Opelika, Ala. 

RIVES, JOHN S Private 

Deceased. Companj^ E, 119th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. Showing marked per- 
sonal bravery, he repeatedly crossed shell-swept 
area subjected to heavy machine-gun fire to de- 
livery important messages. Wounded in the head 
by shrapnel he bound up the wound and continued 
his work of maintaining liaison until he was killed 
by machine-gun fire. Next of kin, Miss Florence 
Rives, sister, Mulberry, Tenn. 

ROACH, HARRY E Wagoner 

Ambulance Company 110, 103d Sanitary Train. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, 
France, August 10-11, 1918. Because of the des- 
truction from shell fire of ten of the 13 ambulances 
of his company, he worked for 48 hours driving 



through a shell-swept and gas-infested area, thereby 
making possible the evacuation of the woimded. 
Home address, Mrs. Mattie Roach, mother, 2250 
North Twentieth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

ROACH, JAMES J. . . First Lieutenant 

Company C, 8th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
October 4, 1918. As Lieutenant Roach and an 
infantry captain were making a reconnaissance 
under enemy fire both of them were wounded by 
machine-gun bullets. Disregarding his own 
wound. Lieutenant Roach secured assistance for 
his wounded companion and then organized his 
platoon and the infantrymen nearby for an expected 
hostile counterattack. After seeing that all his guns 
were in position and his men under cover from the 
increasing enemy fire, though he was weak from 
loss of blood, he assisted in carrying the wounded 
captain to the aid station. Home address. Patrick 
Roach, father, 906 Broadway, South Boston, Mass. 

ROBART, RALPH W. . , Second Lieutenant 
104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Belleau Woods, France, July 20, 1918. 
After being painfully wounded by machine-gun fire, 
the leader lost, this ofiicer assumed command of the 
company, and gallantly led it to its objective. He 
immediately reorganized his command and while 
energetically engaged in this work he was sent to the 
rear for treatment. Home address, Mrs. Ralph W. 
Robart, wife, 456 Massachusetts Avenue, Arling- 
ton, Mass. 

ROBB, WINFRED E Chaplain 

168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
throughout the advance across the River Ourcq, 
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 26 to 
August 2, 1918. During the pursuit of the enemy by 
the 168th Infantry across the River Ourcq, he dis- 
tinguished himself by his bravery under fire. Dur- 
ing all of this time, and particularly during the op- 
erations near Sergy, he showed the greatest cool- 
ness under severe artillery fire in attending and car- 
rying the wounded and dying, and in every way 
ministering to the needs of the men of his regiment. 
Home address, Mrs. W. E. Robb, wife, R. F. D. 1, 
Lebanon, Va. 

ROBBINS, CHARLES A. . . First Sergeant 
Company B, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Grand Fontaine, 
France, September 26, 1918. Although severely 
wounded, Sergeant Robbins continued to advance 
with the company until the objective was reached, 
and then returned to the rear only when ordered to 
do so by his commanding officer. He then assisted 
in the removal of the wounded to a dressing station. 
Home address, Mrs. Mabel Robbins, wife. 47 Chest- 
nut Street, South Manchester, Conn. 

ROBERGE, JOSEPH H Private 

Deceased. Headquarters Company, 308th Infan- 
try. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
Juvin, France, October 18, 1918. Private Roberge 
displayed remarkable courage in laying and repair- 
ing a telephone line under such intense artillery and 
machine-gun fire that the line was ultimately aban- 
doned. He was later killed in action. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Louise Roberge, wife, 15 Notre Dame Avenue, 
Manchester, N. H. 

ROBERGE, PHILIP Private 

Company D, 103d Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Belleau, 
France, July 18, 1918. He showed absolute disre- 
gard of personal danger while acting as litter bearer, 
bringing in wounded frorn his own and other com- 
panies under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. 
While carrying a stretcher, which bore a wounded 
soldier, he received a wound which put out one of 



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his eyea, yet he continued until the wounded man 
had been taken to the dressing station. Home ad- 
dress, Louis Roberge, father, 21 Dyer Street, Dan- 
ielson, Conn. 

ROBERTS, A. S Private 

Headquarters Detachment, 79th Division. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
France, September 28-30, 1918. While acting as a 
division observer, Private Roberts remained con- 
stantly on duty for several days in a building on the 
heights of Montfaucon. While he was in this 
building portions of it were destroyed by direct ar- 
tillery hits, and hostile shelling was such that obser- 
vers located in the same building withdrew to a safer 
place. Private Roberts, however, remained con- 
stantly at his post of duty and obtained important 
information. Home address, Mrs. Emelia C. Rog- 
ers, mother, Philadelphia. Pa. 

ROBERTS, CHARLES G. . First Lieutenant 
Company I, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
Bois de Belleau, on June 6 and 8, 1918, he showed 
rare courage in repeatedly leading his platoon to an 
attack against an impregnable machine-gun posi- 
tion. Severely wounded and having lost the greater 
part of his men, he remained in action and persisted 
in requesting reinforcements with which to renew 
the attack. Home address, Mrs. W. H. Colher, 
mother, 1959 East Ninety-seventh Street, Cleve- 
land, Ohio. 

ROBERTS, CHESTER A Sergeant 

Company L, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
8, 1918. Sergeant Roberts led an automatic rifle 
team of seven men in an attack on an enemy ma- 
chine-gun nest, advancing 150 yards, under heavy 
machine-gun fire, to within 50 yards of the enemy 
position, from which point he directed the fire of his 
team with such skill that the enemy surrendered; 
resulting in the capture of four oflBcers, 112 men, and 
17 maclune-guns. Home address, Mrs. Abbie Rob- 
erts, mother. Route 3, Cleburne, Texas. 

ROBERTS, CLAIR C. . . Second Lieutenant 
167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 
25, 1918. His platoon suffered heavy casualties and 
he himself was gassed in the advance on Hill 260. 
Being the first to reach this hill, he observed that the 
enemy were forming for a counterattack. Display- 
ing coolness and quick judgment he organized all the 
available men in his vicinity and launched a vigor- 
ous attack upon the enemy, who were routed. The 
daring and leadership of this officer enabled the sup>- 
port to reach Hill 260 without further fighting. 
Home address, Mrs. Clara Roberts, mother, 209 
East Walnut Avenue, Altoona, Pa. 

ROBERTS, CLAUDE R Corporal 

Company G, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Terny-Sorny, France, Sep- 
tember 1, 1918. Although wounded in the left hand 
and forearm. Corporal Roberts remained with his 
platoon throughout the attack and rendered valua- 
ble assistance in silencing enemy snipers by his 
effective rifle fire. Home address, Mrs. Anna Stubbs 
Roberts, wife, 802 Tenth Avenue, South Wausaw, 
Wis. 

ROBERTS, GARY Corporal 

Company B, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
France, July 26-27, 1918. Three times wounded in 
action, he nevertheless continued in the attack un- 
der heavy enemy fire from artillery and machine- 
gims, thereby setting the men of his command an 
example of exceptional bravery and devotion to 
duty. Home address, W. J. Roberts, Hurricane, 
Ala. 



ROBERTS, JAMES Sergeant 

Company K, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, 
September 26 to 28, 1918. Sergeant Roberts dis- 
played marked courage and self-sacrifice, when, 
after being wounded in the arm, he refused to leave 
the battle field and continued to perform his duties 
as platoon sergeant until he was wounded in the 
knee two days later and had to be carried from the 
field. Home address, Peter Roberts, father, 13 
Warren Street, South Manchester, Conn. 

ROBERTS, LEO D Sergeant 

Company A, 11th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, 
France, October 12, 1918. After the infantry had 
fallen back 200 meters under heavy fire. Sergeant 
Roberts stayed at his one remaining machine gun 
and operated it until the infantry had re-estabUshed 
its position, capturing a German machine gun and 
three prisoners. Home address, Clarence L. Roberts, 
father, 322 Spring Avenue, Bellefontaine, Ohio. 

ROBERTS, SEWELL K Private 

Company H, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Belhcourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Advancing alone against two enemy 
positions in succession, he killed the machine gun- 
ners with hand grenades, allowing our advance to 
continue. Severely wounded, he refused to be evac- 
uated until ordered to the rear by his company com- 
mander. Home address, John J. Roberts, father, 7 
Park Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn. 

ROBERTSON, ANGUS Sergeant 

Company E, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
25, 1918. Although suffering intense agony from the 
effects of a severe gassing, he continued in command 
of his platoon during a most terrific shelUng. By 
administering first aid to a wounded comrade he was 
instrumental in saving his life, although risking his 
own by removing his gas mask to render more valu- 
able treatment. He continued to assist the wound- 
ed until he collapsed. Home address, Miss I. M. 
Robertson, 59 Van Cortland, Park Avenue, Yon- 
kers, N. Y. 

ROBERTSON, ARCHIBALD G. . . . 

Second Lieutenant 

9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Thiaucourt, France, September 12, 1918. 
Although wounded by shell fire early in the attack. 
Lieutenant Robertson refused to go to the rear, but 
continued to lead his platoon to the objective, 
where, under heavy machine-gun fire, he prepared 
his position for the enemy counter-attack and held 
it throughout the night, remaining with his platoon 
until it was reUeved the following day. Home ad- 
dress, Alexander F. Robertson, Staunton, Va. 

ROBERTSON, JAMES F. . First Lieutenant 
Company H, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. He dis- 
played marked courage and resourcefulness in the 
capture of Bouresche, France. With one platoon of 
his company on the night of June 6, 1918, in the face 
of heavy machine-gun barrage, he entered the town 
and heroically withstood vigorous attempts of su- 
perior forces to dislodge him. Home address 
Margaret Robertson, Newhouse Derleton, 36 
Haddingtonshire, England. 

ROBERTSON, JOSEPH.N. . First Sergeant 
Company D, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, comprising 
the company headquarters detachment, he assisted 
his company commander in cleaning out enemy dug- 
outs along a canal and capturing 242 i)risoners. 
Home address, Mrs. J. N. Robertson, wife, Gra- 
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ROBERTSON, RAYMOND D. . . Sergeant 
Company F, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action west of Fismes, France, August 5, 
1918. Sergeant Robertson wag a member of a small 
detachment of engineers which went out in advance 
of the front line of the infantry, through an enemy 
barrage from 77-mm. and one-pounder guns, to con- 
struct a footbridge over the River Vesle. As soon as 
their operations were discovered machine-gun fire 
was opened upon them, but, undaunted, the party 
continued at work, removing the German wire en- 
tanglements and successfully completini; the bridge, 
which was of great value in subsequent operations. 
Home address. Pansy Robertson Owens, sister. Two 
Rock, Sonoma County, Cal. 

ROBINS, EMMETT W Private 

Company F, 64th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near VievilJe-en-Haye, France, 
October 20, 1918. Corporal Robins, with four other 
soldiers, was on duty in an observation post, when a 
German patrol 15 or 20 strong, attacked with a ma- 
chine-gun. His four companions being immediately 
killed or wounded. Private Robins, with great cool- 
ness and courage, remained at his post, and re- 
turned the fire with such good effect that the enemy 
broke and fled, leaving two dead and the machine- 
gun behind. Home address, Mrs. Mary Robins, 
wife, 223 South Main Street, Wichita, Kan. 

ROBINS, JOSEPH Sergeant 

Machine-Gun Company, 107th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, 
September 29, 1918. During the thick of the fight- 
ing against the Hindenburg line. Sergeant Robins 
voluntarily went forward to locate friendly troops 
and, in doing so, he was obliged to pass between two 
strongly fortified enemy nests from which a deadly 
fire was pouring. Despite the fact that he was badly 
wounded, he communicated with the infantry and 
returned to his position. Home address, Louis Rob- 
ins, father, 128 East Eighty-sixth Street, New York 
City. 

ROBINSON, ARTHUR A. . Second Lieutenant 
Battery C, 305th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Chery Chartereuve, 
France, August 16, 1918. Lieutenant Robinson, 
assisted by Corporal Johnson, rescued the body of 
an officer from a flaming ammunition dump, which 
was under fire. Home address, Mrs. Florence H. 
Robinson, wife, 1384 College Avenue, Fresno, Cal. 

ROBINSON, ARTHUR HARRISON 

First Lieutenant 

308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Ville Savoye, France, August 22, 1918. 
Under a screen of dense fog, and the smoke of a 
heavy barrage, the Germans set up a machine-gun 
within 30 yards of the flank of Lieutenant Robin- 
son's company. The Germans opened up a deadly 
fire as the fog lifted, but Lieutenant Robinson at- 
tacked the position with grenades and drove 
off the enemy. He then turned the gun on the ad- 
vancing Germans, completely breaking up their 
counterattack. Home address, Mrs. O. L. Robin- 
son, mother, 2022 Jefferson Street, Madison, Wis. 

ROBINSON, CALDWELL COLT . 2nd Lieut. 
Deceased. U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. He gave the 
supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which 
will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops. 
Next of kin, Mrs. C. L. F. Robinson, mother, 1161 
Prospect Avenue, Hartford, Conn. 

ROBINSON, F. N Sergeant 

Company A, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
During the heavy enemy artillery bombardment 
which preceded the German offensive of July 15' 



1918, Sergeant Robinson showed great bravery by 
voluntarily rescuing wounded men under severe fire. 
Home address, 25 Sumner Street, Newton Center, 
Mass. 

ROBINSON, JOHN J Corporal 

Machine-Gun Company, 7th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Cunel Heights, 
France, October 12, 1918. After three other runners 
had been wounded in attempting to carry a message 
to a platoon in advance of the front Une, Corporal 
Robinson volunteered for this hazardous mission, 
and, passing 400 meters under direct machine-gun 
fire of the enemy, succeeded in reaching the platoon 
and notifying it to withdraw before our artillery bar- 
rage began to fall. Home address, Mrs. Annette 
Wickham, 4509 Lake Avenue, Rochester, N. Y. 

ROBINSON, OLIVER Sergeant 

Company A, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, France, Oc- 
tober 10, 1918. Although severely wounded. Ser- 
geant Robinson displayed remarkable coolness in 
extricating his platoon from an extremely dangerous 
position under terrific shell and machine-gun fire, 
thereby saving it from almost certain annihilation. 
Being wounded a second time, he refused to go to 
the rear until ordered to do so by his company com- 
mander. Home address, Mrs. Kate L. Robinson, 
mother, Waterford, Miss. 

ROBINSON, WILLIAM F. . . . Corporal 
Company F, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
1918. He displayed the highest type of bravery in 
rescuing three wounded comrades from the hands of 
the enemy under violent artillery and machine-gun 
fire. Home address, Frank F. Robinson, Staples, 
Minn. 

ROBINTON, CHARLES H. Private (First Class) 
Company A, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. During operations against the Hinden- 
burg line, Private Robinton went forth, in the face 
of unusually heavy machine-gun fire, to aid a 
wounded comrade. He administered first aid, and, 
while shielding the man from the enemy fire, he re- 
ceived a severe wound in the back. Despite this 
wound, he struggled back to safety, bringing his 
comrade with him. Home address, AJex Robinton, 
1 Rand Street, Ilion, N. Y. 

ROBISON, EDWARD M Captain 

_ 372d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Monthois, France, October 1-3, 1918. Al- 
though he was severely wounded, he remained with 
his battalion for two days, continuously under 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire, encouraging his 
men and inspiring them by his example. He led 
them to the attack until he collapsed from the effects 
of his wound. Home address, Mrs. Mable I. Robi- 
son, wife, 3227 St. Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. 

ROCHFORT, JAMES J Sergeant 

Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Hilaire Woods, France, 
November 9, 1918. With utter disregard of per- 
sonal danger, he advanced alone and attacked a 
machine-gun nest which was inflicting heavy casual- 
ties on his company. Exposing himself to heavy fire 
he killed two of the gun crew and routed the others, 
allowing his company to resume the advance. 
Home address, Mrs. Anna M. Rochfort, mother, 
1472 Indiana Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

ROCHFORD, PATRICK .... Private 
Company L, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action west of St. Juvin, France, Octo- 
ber 16, 1918. Private Rochford, with another sol- 
dier, volunteered to cross a level open space for 600 



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yards swept by converging machine-gun fire to de- 
liver a message to the front line, undeterred by the 
knowledge that six other soldiers had been wounded 
in a similar attempt. Crawling from one shell hole 
to another, he succeeded in reaching the front line 
and delivering the message. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary O'Malley, sister, 73 Smith Street, Roxbury, 
Mass. 

ROCHKIND, WILLIAM .... Corporal 
Company I, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
16, 1918. While leading a reconnaissance patrol of 
eight men. Corporal Rochkind encountered severe 
machine-gun fire, which forced him to take cover. 
While attempting to move his patrol to another 
place during a lull in the firing, one man was killed 
and another wounded. Placing his men under cover 
he alone ventured forth to the aid of the wounded 
man, who was lying exposed to the enemy fire, plac- 
ing him on his back and carrying him to safety. 
Home address, Hodes Rochkind, father, Obtchuga, 
Russia. 

ROCK, WILLIAM C. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 30l8t Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Molain, 
France, October 17, 1918. Lieutenant Rock was in 
charge of a tank when it was struck by three shells 
from a German trench mortar, which set fire to the 
tank and knocked the track off. He assisted in ex- 
tricating the wounded men from the tank and car- 
rying them to the only available cover. In attempt- 
ing to put an enemy machine-gun out of action with 
his pistol, he was killed. Next of kin, W. D. Rock, 
father, 1929 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

ROCKEY, KELLER E Captain 

1st Battalion, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. At 
Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, he per- 
formed distinguished service by bringing up sup>- 
ports and placing them in the front lines at great 
personal exposure, showing exceptional ability and 
extraordinary heroism. He was indefatigable and 
invaluable in carrying forward the attack and or- 
ganizing and holding the position. Home address, 
Mrs. Frances M. Rockey, wife. Lakeside, Virginia 
Beach, Va. 

ROCKWELL, JOHN Private 

Company G, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. With Jerome Buschman, private; William F. 
Rockwell, private; Alfred Shimamowski, private, 
and Watzlaw Viniarsky, private, all of the same 
company, Private Rockwell distinguished himself 
by attacking a party of more than 60 Germans and, 
in an intense and desperate hand-to-hand fight, suc- 
ceeded in kilUng 22 men and capturing 40 men and 
five machine-guns. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth 
Rockwell, R. F. D. 5, Rockwell Springs, N.Y. 

ROCKWELL, MERL C Private 

Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Near Torcy, France, on the night of June 4, 
1918, as a member of a raiding patrol, he displayed 
great courage and devotion by fearlessly entering 
extremely dangerous areas and obtaining informa- 
tion imperatively necessary to the success of subse- 
quent operations. Home address, Mrs. Katie Rock- 
well, mother, Holly, Colo. 

ROCKWELL, WILLIAM F Private 

Company G, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. With John Rockwell, private; Jerome 
Buschman, sergeant; Alfred Shimamowski, private; 
and Watzlaw Vinairsky, private, all of the same com- 
pany. Private Rockwell distinguished himself by 
attacking a party of more than 60 Germans and, in 
an intense and desperate hand-to-hand bght, suc- 



ceeded in kilUng 22 men and capturing 40 men and 
five machine-guns. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth 
Rockwell, mother, R. F. D. 5, Rockwell Springs, 

N.Y. 

ROCKWOOD, RICHARD B. Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. _310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 1918. Entrusted with an important mes- 
sage from the brigade commander to an infantry 
unit, he fearlessly crossed a shell-swept area, deliv- 
ered the message, and, while returning with the re- 
ply, was mortally wounded by a shell fragment. 
With great effort, notwithstanding his wound, he 
delivered the reply to the message and fell uncon- 
scious, dying shortly after. Next of kin, Mrs. W. E. 
Rockwood, mother, 15 Clark Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

RODAKIS, NICHOLAS .... Sergeant 
4th Australian Maohine-Gun Battalion, British 
Expeditionary Forces, attached to Machine-Gun 
Company, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 
1918. Organizing troops from different units, he ex- 
hibited great bravery and dash in leading them into 
effective combat, inspiring all by his courage and 
fearlessness. 

RODGERS. JAMES F Private 

Company L, 63d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Waereghem, Belgium, Octo- 
ber 31, 1918. When intense fire of enemy machine- 
guns had held up the advance of two of our com- 
panies, and the enemy threatened to close in on our 
troops. Private Rodgers accompanied a squad of 
men forward to a point where he could most effect- 
ively use his automatic rifle. After the squad leader 
and two men had been killed he remained at his post 
and forced the advance German posts to retire, mak- 
ing possible the continuance of the progress of our 
companies. Home address, Charley Rodgers, Thur- 
man. Neb. 

RODGERS, JOHN W Sergeant 

Deceased. 43d Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that 
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an exam- 
ple to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin. Miss 
Elsie M. Rodgers, sister, Equality, 111. 

RODGERS, MARTIS S. . Gunnery Sergeant 
Company M, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near the Champagne 
sector, France, October 4, 1918. Even after being 
wounded Sergeant Rodgers volunteered and led a 
patrol into No Man's Land and succeeded in return- 
ing with four wounded comrades. After his platoon 
commander had been wounded, he assumed com- 
mand and led the men through most trying and dif- 
ficult conditions, until a second wound forced his 
removal to the rear. Home address, Lonzer E. Rod- 
gers, father, Gordo, Ala. 

RODGERS, WILLES Private 

Company M, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, October 
10, 1918. Although suffering painfully from an in- 
fected hand. Private Rodgers acted as stretcher 
bearer while his company was in action. He made 
five trips to the dressing stations, a total distance of 
about 25 miles, and was under shell fire at all stages 
of his journey. Home address, Nathaniel Rodgers, 
father, Argenta, 111. 

ROGERS, ALAN . . . Second Lieutenant 
307th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near La Palletta Pavillion, France, October 4, 
1918. Having taken command of his company after 
the company commander and second in command 
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undertook a reconnaisaance of the front line. 
Crawling forward alone under intense rifle and ma- 
chine-gun fire for 200 yards, to within 30 yards of an 
enemy machine-gun nest, he was seriously wounded 
in the knee, but, applying a tourniquet to his leg, 
he succeeded in crawling back to his company. 
Here he resumed command, and, though suffering 
intense pain, gave instructions for repelling an ex- 
pected counterattack, directing that no man be 
taken from the firing line to carry him to the rear. 
For seven hours after being wounded he remained 
with his command, inspiring his men by his forti- 
tude and courage. Home address, Mrs. Frank 
Rogers, mother, 129 East Eighty-second Street, 
New York City. 

ROGERS, BENJAMIN F 

Pharmacist's Mate (Second Class) 
U. S. N., attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Pharmacist's 
Mate Rogers left his shelter and went beyond our 
most advanced positions giving first aid to the 
wounded under machine-gun and shell fire until all 
had been cared for and evacuated. Home address, 
Mrs. Dan Murphy, mother, Cresham, Ore. 

ROGERS, FRED Sergeant 

Deceased. Company D, 167th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action northeast of Chateau- 
Thierry, at Croix Rouge Farm, France, July 26, 
1918. After being wounded in the head he contin- 
ued his advance on the enemy with his platoon until 
more severely wounded. He died as a result of his 
injuries. Next of kin, Mrs. J. T. Rogers, mother, 
Bessemer, Ala. 

ROGERS, HARRY . . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 
2-6, 1918. He was in command of a detachment 
comprising part of two battalions which were cut off 
and surrounded by the enemy in the Argonne Forest, 
France. During the days of the isolation from 
friendly troops, he was on the exposed flank without 
food. Although under a heavy concentration of 
fire from enemy machine-guns and snipers, by his 
personal example of calmness he kept his men in 
order and helped repel counterattacks. This in- 
trepid officer was killed in action October 6, 1918. 
Next of kin, S. D. Rogers, uncle, R. F. D. 4. 
Hastings, Neb. 

ROGERS, VERNE E. . . Second Lieutenant 
104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Avillers, France, September 13, 1918. 
When a section of his platoon was being held up by 
machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Rogers directed an at- 
tack on the nest, while he and a corporal attacked 
from the opposite side, driving out and capturing 
three of the enemy. Home address, W. J. Rogers, 
father, BUssfield, Mich. 

ROGERS, WILL Private 

Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. After a machine-gun had caused great losses 
in his company, Private Rogers, with three other 
soldiers, made an attack on the gun, which was 
lodged in a deep ravine. After his companions had 
been killed or wounded, he continued with the at- 
tack and succeeded in silencing the gun. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. M. E. Foster, mother, 407 South Elgin 
Street, Tulsa, Okla. 

ROHAN, EDGAR A Private 

Company A. 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Belleau and Epieds, France, 
July 20-23, 1918. After recei\'ing several wounds 
Private Rohan took charge of an automatic rifle and 
continued in action for three days. Home address, 
Mrs. J. P. Rohan, mother, New Durham, N. H. 



ROLAIN, RAY Sergeant 

Company L, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Juvigny, France, August 31, 
1918. He attacked a machine-gun nest single- 
handed after the four soldiers accompanying him 
had been wounded. He killed the operator of one 
gun and captured the remainder of two gun crews 
and both guns. Home address, Alfred Rolain, 
father, 1254 Eagle Street, Rhinelander, Wis. 

ROLFE, ONSLAW S Captain 

7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Fossoy, France, July 14-15, 1918. Dur- 
ing the heavy enemy bombardment preceeding the 
second battle of the Marne, Captain Rolfe, regi- 
mental intelligence officer, voluntarily carried an 
important message, in full view of the enemy, across 
an open field to the support and reserve battalions 
for the purpose of bringing up reinforcements. 
Home address, Mrs. Onslaw S. Rolfe, wife, 825 
Third Avenue, New Brighton, Pa. 

ROONEY, EDWARD K Sergeant 

Company K, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Forrest of Parroy, France, 
March 20, 1918. After having successfully passed 
through an extraordinarily heavy barrage of gas and 
high-explosive shells. Sergeant Rooney volunteered 
and carried a message to the front line detachment, 
which, up to that time, had been cut off from aU 
communication with the company. Home address, 
John Rooney, brother, 939 Sixth Avenue, New York 
City. 

ROONEY, PAUL N. A. . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service. For repeated acts of extraordinary 
heroism in action near Anstauville and Germonville, 
France, July 22 and September 26, 1918. On July 
22, near Anstauville, Lieutenant Rooney, with Lieu- 
tenant Ferrenbach, was conducting an important 
observation. At an altitude of 800 meters he was 
several times attacked by enemy planes but refused 
to leave his post until his balloon was set afire, and 
only then after he had seen that his companion had 
safely jumped. While descending his parachute was 
almost hit by the falling balloon. He insisted upon 
returning to his post, and was in the air again as 
soon as another balloon could be inflated. On Sep- 
tember 26, while adjusting artillery fire, his balloon 
was attacked by three enemy planes (Fokker type) . 
At imminent peril to his life he stuck to his post 
until one plane dived directly at him. Lieutenant 
Rooney would not leave the basket until his com- 
panion. Lieutenant Montgomery, had jumped to 
safety. Home address, Mrs. W. J. Rooney, mother, 
14 Paris Street, East Boston, Mass. 

ROOS, JAMES J First Lieutenant 

Deceased. 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, Octo- 
ber 17, 1918. During the forcing of the La Selle 
River, Lieutenant Roos made personal reconnais- 
sances of the territory, under terrific machine-gun 
fire, before leading his men in attack. Advancing 
to a farm which was strongly fortified by the enemy, 
he scattered his men about the buildings from which 
a deadly fire was pouring, and, advancing alone into 
the building, captured nearly 200 Germans at the 
point of his pistol. He was killed in attack the fol- 
lowing morning. Next of kin, Mrs. James J. Roos, 
wife, Dover. Ga. 

RORISON, HARMON C. . . First Lieutenant 
Aviation Section, 22d Aero Squadron. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, France, 
November 3, 1918. While on a bombing mission 
with five other pilots, Lieutenant Rorison's patrol 
was attacked by 18 enemy planes (Fokker type). 
Three of his comrades were immediately shot down, 
but he continued in the fight for 30 minutes and 
destroyed two Fokkers, which were attacking the 
other two members of his patrol. With his plane bad- 
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ehooting down another Fokker just before one of his 
guns was put out of action. By skillfully maneuver- 
ing he shook off the rest of the Fokkers and reached 
his lines, 15 miles, away, in safety. Home address, 
Charles C. Chadbourn, uncle, Wilmington, N. C. 

RORTY, JAMES H Private 

U. S. Ambulance Service, Unit No. 647. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Sommerance, 
France, October 11, 1918. Private Rorty was re- 
lieved from duty as a mechanic in order that he 
might serve as aid on cars during the Argonne offen- 
sive. While engaged in evacuating wounded from a 
culvert not far from enemy outposts, fragments of a 
shell pierced his clothing, and although he was suf- 
fering from shock he repeatedly ran ahead in the 
dark to guide the car over a road partly destroyed 
by shells and still under enemy machine-gun fire. 
Returning with relief cars, he again served as guide 
and as stretcher bearer until the evacutaion was 
completed. Home address, M. C. Rorty, brother, 
Great Neck, Long Island, N. Y. 

ROSE, DECATUR F Private 

Company K, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
11, 1918. During an attack by his regiment he was 
carrying a message from his platoon commander to 
company headquarters. On the way he met an en- 
emy patrol, and, although alone, immediately 
opened fire upon them, continuing to fire after being 
wounded in both legs, until the enemy had been 
completely routed. Home address, S. L. Rose, 
father, Unaka, N. C. 

ROSE, HAROLD W. . , Private (First Class) 
364th Ambulance Company, 316th Sanitary 
Train. For repeated acts of extraordinary heroism 
in action near Very, France, September 28 to Octo- 
ber 4, 1918, and at Audenarde, Belgium, November 
4, 1918. _ During the offensive in the Forest of Ar- 
gonne this soldier displayed unusual courage and de- 
vition to duty in driving a motorcycle for his com- 
manding oflScer and also in performing liaison ser- 
vice. He repeatedly showed utter disregard for his 
own life by riding through areas and over roads that 
were being heavily shelled by the enemy. He was 
for three days and nights without rest and with very 
little food. When his motorcycle was disabled by 
shell fire, he continued on foot and delivered a mes- 
sage as he collapsed from exhaustion. On Novem- 
ber 4 he drove a motorcycle with his commanding 
oflBcer into the town of Audenarde to search for 
wounded, faithfully performing his duty where the 
streets had been blown up and timbers from bom- 
barded buildings were falling around him. Home 
address, Mrs. Mary Rose, mother, 3438 Thirty-fifth 
Avenue, Oakland, Cal. 

ROSENBERGER, G. V. . Private (First Class) 
Medical Detachment, 311th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Vieville-en-Haye, 
France, September 25-26, 1918. Private Rosenber- 
ger, with another soldier, had advanced to an ex- 
posed position and then was administering first aid 
to a wounded man, when suddenly surrounded and 
captured by a party of the enemy. While being 
taken toward the German lines Private Rosenberger 
and his companion attacked their captors and suc- 
ceeded in freeing themselves, at the same time cap- 
turing two Germans, whom they brought to battal- 
ion headquarters, together with the wounded man. 
Home address, Mrs. J. B. Rosenberger, mother, 
Bloomsbury, N. J. 

ROSENFELD, MERRILL . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France. During the 
various offensives of his regiment in the vicinity of 
the Meuse River, Lieutenant Rosenfeld displayed 
the greatest bravery and coolness. He met his 
death while leading a group that silenced an enemy 



machine-gun menacing his right flank. Next of kin, 
Israel Rosenfeld, father, 2221 Eutaw Place, Balti- 
more, Md. 

ROSENWALD, JOHN P. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Medical Department, 151st Field Ar- 
tillery. He twice entered the quarry of Battery C, 
ISlst Field Artillery, under heavy shell fire, during 
the action at Pexonne, France, on March 5, 1918, in 
order to care for the wounded. He died May 6, 
1918, of wounds received in action. Next of kin, 
Mrs. J. P. Rosenwald, wife, 902 West Franklin Ave- 
nue, Minneapolis, Minn. 

ROSKOSKI, FRANK J Sergeant 

Company F, 302d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Villersavoye, France, August 
18, 1918. Sergeant Roskoski voluntarily plunged 
into the Vesle River to rescue some soldiers who had 
fallen into the water with full packs while crossing a 
footbridge and were in danger of drowning. In 
order to see, he removed his gas mask, and, as a re- 
sult, was severely gassed. Home address, Mrs. 
Josephine Roskoski, mother, 1488 Bondell Avenue, 
Bronx, N. Y. 

ROSKOWSKI, JOHN Private 

Deceased. Company C, 1st Engineers. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
July 20, 1918. When volunteers were called for by 
his company commander, Private Roskowski volun- 
teered and rescued wounded comrades from a bar- 
rage. Although wounded in the performance of 
these heroic deeds, he continued until killed by shell 
fire. Next of kin, Joe Roskowski, uncle, 1443 Au- 
gusta Street, Chicago, III. 

ROSS, CARL G. R. . . . First Lieutenant 
105th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. 
When his company was held up by an enemy ma- 
chine-gun post he advanced alone against it and suc- 
ceeded in putting it out of action, exhibiting great 
bravery and gallantry, which was a splendid exam- 
ple to all ranks. Home address, Mrs. John Ross, 
mother, 17 West 103d Street, New York City. 

ROSS, CLEO J First Lieutenant 

Deceased. Air Service. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Brabant, France, September 26, 
1918. Lieutenant Ross was engaged in an impor- 
tant observation, regulating artillery fire, when his 
balloon was attacked by enemy planes. One of the 
planes dived from a cloud and fired at the balloon, 
setting fire to it, and although he could have jumped 
from the basket at once he refused to leave until his 
companion, a student observer, had jumped. Lieu- 
tenant Ross then leaped, but it was too late, for the 
burning balloon dropped on his parachute. He was 
dashed to the ground from a height of 300 meters 
and killed instantly. Next of kin, E. M. Ross, 
father, Titusville, Pa. ' 

ROSS, DOUGLASS R Private 

Company K, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 16, 1918. 
He killed two of the enemy who were attempting to 
establish a machine-gun position in a railroad sta- 
tion and captured their macMne-guns. Later, the 
same day, when snipers were working in a ravine 
near the American line, he, with two other soldiers, 
went forward to drive them back. One of his com- 
rades was killed, but he, with great daring, attacked 
the Germans, killing one and wounding another. 
Home address, Hugh T. Ross, father, 66 Main 
Street, Hall, Mass. 

ROSS, EARL Corporal 

Company B, 5th Ammunition Train. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Septsarges, France, 
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some pyrotechnics stored in the ammunition dump 
of his organization, Corporal Ross directed and as- 
sisted in the removal of inflammable material and 
placing the fire under control. Through his coolness 
and courage, the destruction of a large quantity of 
nearby ammunition was avoided. Home address, 
Mrs. Eliza Ross, mother. Savannah, 111. 

ROSS, HIRUM E Major 

Medical Corps, 18th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Villers-Tournelle, France, 
May 3-4, 1918. While under heavy bombardment 
and working in an area saturated with gas, Major 
Ross showed extreme gallantry and efficiency in car- 
ing for the more dangerously wounded, removing his 
mask at times during the attack to better ascertain 
the extent of the wound. It was while thus acting 
that he was severely gassed. Home address, H.N. 
Ross, father, 409 Chandler Street, Danville, 111. 

ROSS, KARL E Sergeant 

Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 363d Infan- 
try. For extraordinary heroism near Weareghem, 
Belgium, October 31, 1918. At a distance of less 
than 200 meters from the enemy. Sergeant Ross set 
up and directed the fire of his guns, exposed during 
the whole operations to direct enemy fire. He killed 
one gunner and, while searching for the Hun on his 
flank, was himself killed. Next of kin, David Ross, 
545 Popular Street, West Stockton, Cal. 

ROSS, LEO L Corporal 

Company D, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
26, 1918. When the advance of his battalion was 
held up by an enemy machine-gun nest. Corporal 
Ross, in company with an oflScer, crossed the enemy 
wire, took the position, and captured four prisoners 
and two machine-guns. On the same day, accom- 
panied by two other soldiers, he captured three 
machine-guns and 26 prisoners. Home address, 
Walter Ross, father, Solano, N. M. 

ROSS, LLOYD D Major 

168th Infantry. He displayed notable gallantry 
on March 9, 1918, in leading a command of untried 
men in company with French troops in a successful 
raid on enemy trenches in the Salient du Feys, 
France. By his heroic conduct he inspired both his 
own men and the men of our ally participating in 
the operation. An oak-leaf cluster is awarded Major 
Ross for the following acts of distinguished service: 
The courage, resolution, and resource of Major Ross 
as battalion commander made possible the success- 
ful capture of Hills 288, 242, and Cote de Chatillon, 
France, October 14, 15 and 16, 1918, which was ac- 
complished only after the most desperate fighting 
through wire and trenches against a resolute and de- 
termined defense invoh-ing frequent and bitter 
counterattacks. His brilliant and determined lea- 
dership was an example and inspiration to the entire 
command. Home address, Mrs. L. D. Ross, wife, 
605 Hammond Street, Red Oak, Iowa. 

ROSSUM, HAAKON Corporal 

Company G, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Charlevaux, France, October 
3-7, 1918. During the five days that his battalion 
was cut off and surrounded by the enemy, and 
throughout these five days of hunger, suffering, and 
enemy attacks. Corporal Rossum commanded an 
advanced outpost, in a position exposed to each hos- 
tile onslaught. He was subjected constantly to fire 
from snipers, machine-guns, trench mortars, and 
hand grenades. By his high courage, personal ex- 
ample and inspiring leadership, he defeated all at- 
tempts of the enemy to force his post back, and, by 
so doing, aided materially in the defense of his sec- 
tion of the line. Home address, Marv Rossum, wife, 
251 Fifty-second Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 



ROTE, TOBIN C. . . . First Lieutenant 
357th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Fey-en-Haye, France, September 12, 
1918. Lieutenant Rote displayed daring in rushing 
machine-gun emplacements in the path of his 
platoon. Single-handed he captured crews and 
emplacements of enemy machine guns. Home 
address, Mrs. Josephine C. Rote, mother, 116 East 
Cypress Street, San Antonio, Texas. 

ROTHWELL, ROBERT .... Corporal 
Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action nearGrfives Farm, France, 
July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers, 
Rothwell, with eight other soldiers, manned two 
guns of a French battery which had been deserted 
by the French during the unprecedented fire after 
many casualties had been inflicted on their forces. 
For two hours he remained at his post and poured 
an effective fire into the ranks of the enemy. Home 
address, Thomas Rothwell, father, 2 Chapman 
Street, Bolten, Lancashire, England. 

ROUNDS, CHARLES D Corporal 

Company M, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near San De Laveline and Clery 
Legrande, France, June 29, 1918, and October 28, 
1918. On June 29 Corporal Rounds was driven out 
of his post by hand grenades and machine-gun fire. 
After the grenades had exploded, he reentered his 
post under machine-gun fire and drove the German 
gunners away with his automatic rifle. On October 
28 he located several machine-gun nests and a bat- 
tery of field artillery and returned with information 
which made it possible to destroy them. Home ad- 
dredd, Fred Rounds, father, Witherbee, N. Y. 

ROUNDS, HAROLD E Private 

Company L, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 20, 1918. 
Private Rounds, Corporal Austin J. Kelley, and Pri- 
vate John J. Grady penetrated the enemy's Unes in 
the face of machine-gun fire, captured a machine- 
gun and its crew, and returned with valuable infor- 
mation concerning the enemy's positions. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Ethel Rounds, mother, 247 Ferry Street, 
Maiden, Mass. 

ROUSCH, JOSEPH R Private 

103d Ambulance Company, 101st Sanitary Train. 
For extraordinary heroism in action north of Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France, July 18, 1918. While assist- 
ing a wounded infantry soldier under heavy shell fire 
he was severely wounded in the face. Although hia 
injury was more serious than that of the man whom 
he was attending, he carried the latter to an aid sta- 
tion, after which he voluntarily returned and assist- 
ed in first-aid work, inspiring his comrades by his ex- 
ample. Home address, Manis Rousch, father, Dra- 
per, S. D. 

ROUSSEL, JEAN . . CavaUer (First Class) 
3d Company, 12th R. C. P., French Army. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, 
France, September 12, 13, 1918. While engaged on 
liaison duty with his platoon in the front line, Cava- 
lier Roussel displayed remarkable daring in an en- 
counter with ten of the enemy. After seizing a rifle 
from the hands of one of them, he succeeded in dis- 
arming the others and brought them to our lines. 

ROWAN, CHARLES R. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Apremont, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Being familiar with the ground over 
which an attack was to be made, he volunteered to 
leave his own company in the reserve and lead an- 
other company which was without oflBcers. The 
enemy attacked before our own operations were be- 
gun, and he was wounded by a machine-gun bullet. 



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ExemplifyiDg in the highest degree the spirit of self- 
sacrifice and devotion to duty, he remained with his 
command for an hour and a half until the hostile at- 
tack was repulsed. He has since died from the 
wounds received in this engagement. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Richard M. Rowan, mother, Altoona, Pa. 

ROWAN, HOBART P Corporal 

Company A, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Samogneux, France, October 
9, 1918. After being painfully wounded this soldier 
continued to lead his squad against a machine-gun 
and silenced it, thereby saving his company many 
casualties. Home address, Mrs. C. O. Rowan, 
Greenville, Va. 

ROWAN, PAUL C First Sergeant 

Deceased. Company D, 61st Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Cunel, France, Oc- 
tober 14, 1918. In the absence of a commissioned 
ofiicer, and under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, 
Sergeant Rowan succeeded in reorganizing the units 
of his command, and by his fearless example greatly 
increased the morale of his company. He success- 
fully led them to the attack until he was killed by 
shell fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Clara Oxford, mother, 
Elizabethtown, 111. 

ROWBOTTOM, RAYMOND G. . . Corporal 
Company E, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 12, 
1918. With an automatic rifle team, he occupied a 
house in an advanced position west of Fismette, on 
the night of August 12, the loss of which would have 
jeopardized his company's position and hindered the 
military operations then taking place. The enemy 
shot a flare into the house, setting fire to it, but Cor- 
poral Rowbottom and a companion, under machine- 
gun and sniper fire in a brilliantly lighted room, ex- 
tinguished the flames. Home address, Mrs. Nancy 
Sold, 630 Center Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

ROWE, GEORGE Sergeant 

Company I, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. Although seriously wounded. Sergeant 
Rowe continued to lead his platoon in operations 
against the Hindenburg line, refusing to be evacuat- 
ed, until ordered to the rear by his commanding 
ofl5cer. Home address, Mrs. William H. Rowe, 
mother, Ossining, N. Y. 

ROWE, GUY I Major 

Infantry. Fourteen and a half hours on July 15, 
1918, he held his battalion in an advanced and ex- 
posed position on the Marne, east of Chateau- 
Thierry, France, although violently and persistently 
attacked on his front and on both flanks by greatly 
superior enemy forces. Home address, Mrs. Kath- 
erine C. Rowe, wife, 3712 Park Boulevard, San 
Diego, Cal. 

ROWLEY, JOSEPH C Sergeant 

Deceased. Company M, 311th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, 
France, October 25, 1918. Assisting his company 
commander in organizing positions and liaison, Ser- 
geant Rowley showed great bravery and devotion to 
duty. Although wounded in the first combat with 
the enemy, he continued with his work, declining to 
be evacuated. While patrolling between outposts 
he was killed. Next of kin, Stultz Rowley, father. 
Port Norris, N. J. 

ROY, JOHN W Bugler 

Company H, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Belleau Woods, France, 
July 18 and 19, 1918. He displayed notable bravery 
in delivering messages through violent shell fire. 
At one time, after three other runners had been 
killed and a fourth wounded, he passed over the 



same route, undaunted, to carry a message vitally 
necessary to the successful operation of his com- 
pany. Home address, Mrs. Josephine Roy, mother, 
117 Southgate Street, Worcester, Mass. 

ROYSTER, THOMAS H. . , First Lieutenant 
Medical Corps, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
1918. When casualties during offensive of July 15 
had become so great that it was necessary to work in 
the open. Lieutenant Royster exposed himself to the 
severe fire for ten hours, dressing and caring for the 
wounded. Home address, G. B. Royster, father, 
Virgilina, Va. 

ROZELLA, GEORGE F., Jr. Lieutenant Colonel 
22d Infantry. For three days near Cantigny, 
France, May 28-30, 1918, he withstood German as- 
saults under intense bombardment, heroically expos- 
ing himself to fire constantly in order to command 
his battalion effectively, and although his command 
lost half its officers and 30 per cent of its men, he 
held his position and prevented a break in the line at 
that point. Home address, Miss Carrie Rozella, 
sister, 3417 Wendelken Avenue, Dallas, Texas. 

RUANE, EDWARD T. . . . First Sergeant 
Deceased. Company B, 105th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918. During the operations 
against the Hindenburg line Sergeant Ruane, with 
an oflBcer and two other sergeants, occupied an out- 
post position in advance of the line, which was at- 
tacked by a superior force of the enemy. Sergeant 
Ruane assisted in repulsing this attack and in killing 
ten Germans, capturing five, and driving off the 
others. The bravery and determination displayed 
by this group was an inspiration to all who wit- 
nessed it. Next of kin, John Ruane, father, 74 
Lancaster Street, Cohoes, N. Y. 

RUANE, MICHAEL Private 

Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, Aisne, 
France, July 31, 1918. Private Ruane went to the 
rescue of two wounded men over ground so swept 
by machine-gun fire that two men had been killed 
and one wounded previously in the attempt; and 
succeeded in carrying the two wounded men safely 
to shelter. Home address, Mrs. Mary Monahan, 
sister, 1111 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, New York 
City. 

RUBEL, ALBERT C Captain 

304th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Montfaucon, France, September 26, 
1918. While reconnoitering to locate the Avocourt- 
Malancourt Road he was held up by an enemy ma- 
chine-gun on the parapet of a trench running para- 
llel to the road. He proceeded ahead of two men 
of his platoon and personally disposed of two Ger- 
man gunners. Home address, Mrs. N. W. Rubel, 
mother, 421 North Broadway, Greensburg, Ind. 

RUCKER, EDWARD WILLIAM . . . 

First Lieutenant 

27th Aero Squadron, Signal Corps. Outnumber- 
ed and handicapped by his presence far behind the 
German lines, he and three flying companions 
fought brilliantly a large group of enemy planes, 
bringing down or putting to flight all in the attack- 
ing party, while performing an important mission 
near Luneville, France, on June 13, 1918. Home 
address, N. W. Rucker, father, Fayette, Mo. 

RUDDOCK, ALEXANDER L. Supply Sergeant 
Deceased. Company M, 60th infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Juvigny, 
France, October 12, 1918. Having been left behind 
to care for the equipment of the company, and, see- 
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been placed and noticing that a large number of his 
comrades were being evacuated because of wounds, 
Sergeant Ruddock joined the company and assisted 
in pushing the advance to its objective. He re- 
mained until the remnants of the command had 
been ordered back out of range of friendly artillery. 
He was rnortally wounded on November 10, 1918, 
after routing out two machine-gun nests. Next of 
kin, Alexander M. Ruddock, father, 433 East Elev- 
enth Street, Chester, Pa. 

RUDOLPH, EDWARD W Private 

Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, 
July 15, 1918. Private Rudolph successfully car- 
ried messages through terrific artillery and machine- 
gun fire and was twice wounded while performing 
the mission. Home address, Mrs. E. W. Rudolph, 
wife, 328 Fulton Street, Carthage, Mo. 

RUDOLPH, MARTIN C Captain 

11th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Vi6ville-en-Haye, France, September 12, 
1918, and near Cunel, France, October 21, 1918. 
When an enemy machine gun suddenly opened 
fire on his company Captain Rudolph signaled the 
platoon on his right to execute a flanking move- 
ment, while he advanced alone toward the gun. He 
killed the enemy gunner with his pistol and captured 
the remainder of the crew. He then ordered the 
captured gun carried along in the advance, and 200 
yards farther used it successfully in silencing another 
enemy machine gun which was holding up his 
company. Captain Rudolph was severely wounded 
by a hand grenade on October 21, but refused to go 
to the rear, and remained with his company for 12 
hours, inspiring his men to hold an important posi- 
tion against a superior force of the enemy. Home 
address, Mrs. Vivian P. Rudolph, 86 Smith Street, 
Charieston, S. C. 

RUE, LAWRENCE E Sergeant 

Company E, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Octo- 
ber 9, 1918. Sergeant Rue had led his platoon to its 
objective, when orders were received to shift the line 
in preparation for a hostile counterattack. He 
thereupon opened fire with an automatic rifle and 
remained behind, under heavy artillery and ma- 
chine-gun fire until the last man of his platoon had 
reached the newly designated line. Home address, 
Mrs. Cora Sponagle, 3917-A Flad Avenue, St. 
Louis, Mo. 

RUHL, GEORGE E Private 

Company A, 110th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Con- 
senvoye, France, October 23, 1918. Under a heavy 
artillery barrage sheltered a wounded comrade. 
Home address, William Ruhl, father, 305 North 
Center Street, Cumberland, Md. 

RULAND, HENRY F Private 

Ambulance Company No. 357, 315th Sanitary 
Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Vilcey-sur-Trey, France, September 12, 1918. With 
another soldier. Private Ruland left the shelter of 
a wood and went forward to rescue a soldier who 
had fallen wounded on a hill under constant machine- 
gun and shell fire. While they were carrying him 
back on a litter he was again wounded and the 
litter was struck twice by machine-gun bullets, but 
they suceeded in carrying him back to safety, 
thereby saving his life. Home address, Mrs. Emma 
Ruland, Brenham, Texas. 

RULE, EDGAR J Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 10th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Courboin, 
France, July 14-15, 1918. Sergeant Rule, who was 
of a telephone detail, fearlessly repaired lines under 
heavy fire of gas and high-explosive shells until the 



lines were cut beyond repair, when he volunteered 
and carried messages through the bombardment. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary E. Rule, mother, 1416 
Marshall Street, Boone, Iowa. 

RUMBERGER, HAROLD P. . . . Private 
Company B, 316th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Montfaucon, France, 
September 26, 1918. Failing to reduce a machine- 
gun nest with his rifle, he returned, procured an 
automatic rifle, attacked the nest the second time, 
and successfully reduced it. Home address, G. E. 
Rumberger, father, 21 West Third Street, Waynes- 
boro, Pa. 

RUMMELL, LESLIE J. . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, 93d Aero Squadron. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action in the region of Mosery, 
France, September 29, 1918. Lieutenant Rummell, 
leading a patrol of three planes, sighted an enemy 
biplane which was protected by seven machines 
(Fokker type). Despite the tremendous odds, he 
led his patrol to the attack and destroyed the Di 
Nash plane. By his superior maneuvering and 
leadership, four more of the enemy planes were des- 
troyed and the remaining three retired. Home ad- 
dress, Alfred T. Rummell, brother, Pennington and 
Johnson Streets, Newark, N. J. 

RUNDQUIST, OSCAR A Sergeant 

Deceased. Company I, 126th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
France, October 9, 1918. Though mortally wound- 
ed early in the assault, he continued to lead his men 
in an attack on German machine-gun nests that 
were holding up the advance of the American troops. 
With marked coolness and bravery, he encouraged 
his men until the objective had been reached, 
shortly after which he fell dead from loss of blood. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Olaf Rundquist, mother, 1017 
Fourth Avenue, Big Rapids, Mich. 

RUNNELLS, ERNEST P Private 

101st Ambulance Company, 26th Division. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Wadonville, 
France, September 25, 1918. He assisted in estab- 
lishing a dressing station in a dugout in an advanced 
position. When it was destroyed by a shell he 
worked unceasingly in the open under fire from en- 
emy machine-guns and snipers, caring for the 
wounded. He remained at his post for several 
hours after his station h'ld been ordered closed, 
permitting neither his o^-n exhaustion nor the en- 
emy fire to deter him from aiding the wounded. 
Home address, Mrs. Clara F. Runnells, 6 Lyndon 
Street, Concord, N. H. 

RUNNING, TILMER A. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12, 
1918. While advancing on an enemy position, un- 
der direct machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Running 
was seriously wounded, but remained with his pla- 
toon until he died. Next of kin, H. Running, father, 
Viroqua, Wis. 

RUPPEL, WILLIAM Sergeant 

Company D, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fontaine, France, November 
8, 1918. While in command of a flank platoon of 
the battahon. Sergeant Ruppel overcame three en- 
emy machine-gun groups, and personally led the 
flanking patrols when his platoon was held up by 
enemy machine-gun fire. Home address, Louis 
Ruppel, father, Caldwell, Ohio. 

RUSSELL, THOMAS N 

Pharmacist's Mate (Second Class) 

U. S. N., attached to 2d Battalion, 5th Regiment, 

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 

near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. 



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Pharmacist's Mate Russell gave proof of remarkable 
courage and disregard for personal safety by remain- 
ing at his post for three days under heavy shell fire 
rendering first aid to the wounded, even when his 
dressing station was hit by a large shell. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Maude E. Russell, mother. Long Beach, 
Cal. 

RUST, ALBERT L. . . . Master Engineer 
Company D, 105th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Bellicourt, France, September 
29, 1918. He commanded a platoon of engineers, 
following the first wave of the infantry for the pur- 
pose of clearing a road for the artillery. Under 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire, he directed the 
work with exceptional ability, at one time leading 
his platoon in advance of the infantry. By organiz- 
ing covering parties and utilizing two automatic 
riflemen, who had become separated from their own 
unit, he kept his platoon intact, capturing 35 pris- 
oners and cleaning out three machine-gun nests in 
the course of his operations. While making a recon- 
naissance ahead of his platoon he personally took 
nine Germans, after wounding their officer. As a 
result of his skillful leadership and gallant conduct 
his mission was successfully carried out. Home ad- 
dress, D. L. Rust, father, Morganto n, N. C. 

RUTHERFORD, JAMES E. Private (First Class) 
Machine-Gun Company, 325th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
France, October 12, 1918. At a critical moment 
during a hostile counterattack. Private Ruther- 
ford single-handed mounted a machine-gun, under 
heavy enemy fire, and operated it at close range 
against the advancing enemy, repulsing the coun- 
terattack by his bravery. Home address, Edward 
Rutherford, father, SomerviUe, Mass. 

RYAN, FRANK W Private 

Headquarters Company, 122d Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Nouart, 
France, November 1-9, 1918. Maintaining a tele- 
phone line three kilometers long over a period of 
eight days, Private Ryan was under a terrific bom- 
bardment during the whole period, keeping commu- 
nication under circumstances which called for the 
greatest courage and determination. He had no re- 
lief, and was at one time without rations for 48 
hours. Home address, Mrs. Julia Ryan, mother, 
1212 Eddy Street, Chicago. 111. 

RYAN, JOHN E Corporal 

Company S, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 4, 1918. Corporal Ryan requested 
and obtained permission to lead his company's ad- 
vance. In performing this task, and providing for 
the safety of his men. Corporal Ryan fell, wounded 
through the leg. Home address, Josephine Ryan, 
mother, 1612 Avenue L, Galveston, Texas. 

RYAN, OSCAR H Corporal 

Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Faubourg, France, November 
8, 1918, and at Villemontry, France, November 10, 
1918. On November 8 Corporal Ryan went on a 
patrol through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire 
and returned with valuable information of the en- 
emy. _ On November 10 he remained on post in a 
building after half of it had been demolished by shell 
fire and after being relieved of this duty helped to 
dig men from the debris of other houses which had 
been destroyed by the shells. Home address, Mrs. 
Mabel E. Ryan, wife, 1201 South Main Street, Fort 
Worth, Texas. 

RYAN, RICHARD J Captain 

165th Infantry. Three times wounded on July 
28, 1918, in the attack across the River Ourcq, near 
Villers-sur-Fere, France, and up the heights beyond, 



in which he led his company forward in the face 
of extremely heavy fire from machine-guns and ar- 
tillery, he refused to be evacuated and remained 
with his company until it was withdrawn. They 
reached their objectives and made their stand be- 
cause of his fine spirit and unflinching determina- 
tion. Home address, M. C. Mitchell, Watertown, 
N. Y. 

RYAN, THOMAS A Private 

Deceased. Company D, 101st Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Epieds, France, 
July 23, 1918. Private Ryan, Sergeant Simeon L. 
Nickerson, and Corporal M. J. O'Connell volun- 
teered to cross an open field in front of their com- 
pany in order to ascertain the location of enemy ma- 
chine-guns. While engaged in this courageous en- 
terprise they were shot and killed. The heroic self- 
sacrifice of these three men saved the lives of many 
of their comrades, who would have been killed had 
the company attempted to make the advance as a 
whole. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Ryan, mother, 75 
East Brookline Street, Boston, Mass. 

RYAN, WILLIAM .... First Lieutenant 
38th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Romagne, France, October 9, 1918. Being 
severely wounded, Lieutenant Ryan led his platoon 
through heavy shell and machine-gun fire, holding 
his command intact and capturing or destroying 
several machine-guns. Home address. Miss Mona 
D. Ryan, sister, Wathena, Kan. 

RYANS, ROBERT Sergeant 

Deceased. Company A, 102d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, 
France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant Ryans was 
in command of a platoon advancing under heavy ar- 
tillery bombardment, machine-gun and rifle fire. 
Though severely wounded, he continued to lead his 
platoon, pushing on with his men until he was killed. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Robert M. Ryans, 11 Shorey 
Street, Lynn, Mass. 

RYMAN, HERBERT D Captain 

Deceased. 107th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, France, 
August 17, 1918. While administering first aid to a 
wounded soldier, he was himself mortally wounded. 
Refusing aid, he assisted in rendering and directing 
the treatment of three other soldiers. Though 
weakened by loss of blood, he showed utter disregard 
for his personal danger, refusing to accept treatment 
until the other wounded had been cared for. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Cora Belle Ryman, wife, Mount 
Pulaski, 111. 

RYMER, CHARLES B Bugler 

Company F, 138th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Very, France, September 26, 
1918. Bugler Rymer was a member of a liaison 
group who worked their way 1,000 yards in advance 
of their first wave. Surrounded by machine-gun 
fire, they were forced to take refuge in a trench. 
Bugler Rymer worked his way along the trench to a 
clump of woods, where he captured a German officer 
alone. Assisted by two other soldiers, he later killed 
an enemy machine-gunner, and took 23 prisoners. 
Home address, Robert L. Rymer, father, 4914 Page 
Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 

RYPKEMA, HANNES Sergeant 

Company A, 320th Maehine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
France, October 14, 1918. He went in advance of 
his section and, unassisted, captured and sent to the 
the rear 13 German prisoners. With the aid of two 
infantrymen he later captured 28 more prisoners 
under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. When 
his platoon commander had been killed and more 
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ualties, he reorganized the remainder of the platoon 
and continued the attack. Home address, Reed 
Rypkema, father, R. F. D. 1, Sandstone, Minn. 

SACK, WILLIAM .... First Sergeant 
Company I, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 9, 
1918. Assuming command of his company after all 
the officers had become casualties, Sergeant Sack 
skillfully maneuvered it in an attack on enemy ma- 
chine-gun nests, which were hindering the advance. 
He was severely wounded early in the engagement, 
but he continued to lead and encourage his men un- 
til he received a second wound, which rendered him 
a cripple for life. Home address. Big Rapids, Mich. 

SACKETT, DAYTON S. . . First Lieutenant 
26th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Soissons, France, July 22, near St. Mihiel, 
France, September 12-15, near Hill 212, France, 
October 9, 1918. On July 22 Lieutenant Sackett 
continued in the fight until he had taken and con- 
solidated the objective assigned him, despite the fact 
that he was wounded early in the auction. On Sep- 
tember 12 he was wounded in the first day's fight- 
ing, but continued to command his company, refus- 
ing to be evacuated until the corps objective was 
reached. On October 9 he fearlessly walked across 
an open space before allowing his troops to cross, to 
ascertain whether or not it was subjected to enemy 
fire. He was seriously wounded while on this mis- 
sion. Home address, D. C. Sackett, father, Green- 
field, Tenn. 

SADLER. GEORGE W. . . First Lieutenant 
Chaplain, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 9-16, 
1918. Throughout this period Chaplain Sadler, re- 
gardless of his personal safety, gave first aid and as- 
sisted in the evacuation of the wounded from the 
field under heavy machine-gun and shell fire and 
gas. Home address, W. B. Sadler, father. Lane 
View, Va. 

SAGER. GAIL H Corporal 

Deceased. Company D, 108th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, 
September 29, 1918. Upon being wounded in the 
hand, he bandaged the wound himself and immed- 
iately returned to the firing line. He then picked up 
an automatic rifle, and, advancing alone toward 
machine-gun nests which were holding up his com- 
pany, was killed after proceeding only a short dis- 
tance. Next of kin, Mrs. G. H. Sager, wife, Buf- 
falo, N. Y. 

ST. GEORGE, EMERY . . First Lieutenant 
30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. On duty 
as assistant regimental signal officer, Lieutenant St. 
George continually exposed himself during the terri- 
fic enemy bombardment preceding the attack of July 
15 repairing wires and endeavoring to keep the lines 
in operation. Home address, Mrs. F. L. St. George, 
mother, 30 Pleasant Street, Plymouth, Mass. 

ST. GEORGE, RAYMOND .... Private 
Deceased. Company G, 101st Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Bois de War\'ille, 
France, October 2, 1918. In the performance of his 
duties as scout. Private St. George displayed unus- 
ual courage in locating and charging machine-gun 
nests. After being mortally wounded, he insisted 
that those who stopped to aid him continue their ad- 
vance to capture nests. Next of kin, Mrs. St. 
George, mother, Beacon Street, Worcester, Mass. 

ST. JAMES, LEONARD . Private (First Class) 

Company I, 125tb Infantry. For extraordinary 

heroisrc in action near Romagne, France, October 9, 

1918. Private St. James repeatedly crossed an open 



area 500 meters wide under intense machine-gun fire 
in carrying messages to battalion headquarters. On 
one of his trips he came upon a wounded soldier, 
whom he took to the aid station, after administer- 
ing first aid to him. Home address, Mrs. Vina St. 
James, mother, 1303 North Adams Street, Bay City, 
Mich. 

SAKRISON, ROY H. . . . First Lieutenant 
Infantry. Headquarters, 18th Division. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, 
France, October 4, 1918. Lieutenant Sakriston, 
with a group of observers and signalmen, was in 
charge of the forward observation post. When the 
infantry advanced he followed closely with his tel- 
ephone lines and established another post on Hill 
274. Though he was several times buried by burst- 
ing shells. Lieutenant Sakrison continued to make 
reports over the telephone until he was seriously 
wounded. After walking to a dressing station and 
securing first aid he returned to his post through 
heavy shell fire and continued to transmit important 
information for three hours until reUeved. Home 
address. John R. Sakrison. father. Deer Park, Wis. 

SALE, LARRY L Private 

Company D, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
October 9, 1918. After all the platoon runners had 
been killed or wounded, he volunteered and carried 
an important message through heavy machine-gun 
and artillery barrage. Home address, Mrs. Emma 
Sale, mother, Haynesville, La. 

SALIK, ALEXANDER Sergeant 

Company K, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
France, August 28, 1918. Sergeant Salik, regardless 
of wounds and of mustard gas burns previously re- 
ceived, rejoined and advanced with his company in 
the attack, and assisted in reforming a platoon after 
it had suffered severe casualties. Home address, 
Mrs. Pelagia Salik, mother, 563 Harlow Avenue, 
Grand Rapids, Mich. 

SAMPLE, FRANK J Private 

Company I, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr§, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire. Private 
Sample, a battalion runner, volunteered to carry an 
important message to a detachment on the extreme 
flank after seeing two runners killed by machine-gun 
fire while endeavoring to delivery the same message. 
He was successful in his mission. Home address, 
Mrs. Lottie Sample, mother, 400 Caroline Street, 
Rochester, N. Y. 

SANBORN, JOSEPH B Colonel 

131st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Gressaire, France, August 9, 1918. Im- 
mediately after a forced march of 25 miles. Colonel 
Sanborn's regiment was ordered into a critical en- 
gagement. Hurrying to the front he personally led 
his forces through a heavy and concentrated shell 
fire, and started the attack at the exact allotted 
time. After launching his attack he established his 
post of command in a shell hole and directed the bat- 
tle to a flucce<wful termination. The courage and 
fearlessness of Colonel Sanborn, despite his ad- 
vanced age of 62 years, were remarkable to all under 
his command. Home address, Springfield 111. 

SANDBURG, CHARLES A Captain 

Company E, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
17, 1918. After having been wounded, he continued 
to advance with his command until ordered to leave 
the field by his regimental commander. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Charles A. Sandburg, wife, 87 Prather 
Avenue, Jamestown, N. Y. 



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SANDERFER. PAUL C Sergeant 

Company M, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
10, 1918. He showed exceptional devotion to duty 
and bravery during the attack of October 9-10. 
Although wounded by enemy machine-gun fire, he 
continued to lead his platoon forward until he fell 
from weakness caused by loss of blood. He even 
then continued to advance by crawling until his 
strength entirely failed him. Home address, 
William G. Sanderfer, father, Trenton, Tenn. 

SANDERS, JOSEPH D Corporal 

Company D, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 3 and 13, 1918. In command of an important 
outpost. Corporal Sanders exposed himsplf to rifle 
and shell fire to better observe the movements of 
the enemy. He was knocked unconscious by shell 
burst, but returned to his post immediately upon 
regaining consciousness. On June 13 he carried a 
wounded officer through an intense barrage to a 
dressing station. Home address, John B. Sanders, 
father. Pine Bluff, Ark. 

SANDERS, PLEAS Sergeant 

Company F, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism un action near Cunel, France, October 10, 
1918. Sergeant Sanders attacked an enemy strong 
point covered by machine-gun fire. Although 
severely wounded, he continued to direct his pla- 
toon from a sheU hole until the objective was reach- 
ed. Home address, Edward D. Sanders, father, 
Brownsville, Ky. 

SANDERSON, EARL H Corporal 

Company F, 102d Infantry. He was a member of 
a working party on the night of February 28, 1918, 
well out in front of the advance post. The party 
encountered a violent barrage of the enemy, which 
protected enemy assault troops. He helped to 
fight off the German troops and walked back and 
forth under the enemy's and our barrage to collect 
his men. When he heard his lieutenant was in 
trouble he walked again to his rescue where the 
barrage had at first overtaken him. Home address, 
Mrs. Georgianna Sanderson, mother, 24 Kelley 
Street, Worcester, Mass. 

SANDMAN, LEO L Private 

Deceased. Company F, 353d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
Barricourt, France, November, 2, 1918. Private 
Sandman, with a comrade, advanced as a scout 
across an open space which was covered by heavy 
machine-gun fire from the enemy. This advance 
was made in order to locate the position of the en- 
emy machine-guns and draw their attention, while 
the rest of the platoon advanced on the flanks. 
Private Sandman signalled the location of the Ger- 
man guns to his comrades; and, he had advanced 
more than 200 yards through the murderous fire, 
when he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Mina Sand- 
man, mother. General Delivery, Barrington, 111. 

SANFORD, LUMAN K. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Battery F, 76th Field Artillery. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau- 
Thierry, France, July 14-15. 1918. During a heavy 
shelUng Private Sanford continued to repair 
broken telephone lines, which were constantly be- 
ing severed by shell fire, until he was killed by an 
enemy shell. Next of kin. Rev. Luman E. Sanford, 
father, 119 Madison Avenue, Endicott, N. Y. 

SANTARSIERO, GUISEPPE . . . Private 
Company M, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-pre, France, October 
26, 1918. Private Santarsiero rushed ahead of his 
company and singlehanded flanked a machine-gun 
nest, which was causing losses to his company, kil- 



ling the gunners. Home address, Nick Santar- 
siero, father, 40 Anderson Street, Trenton, N. J. 

SANTINI, PHILIPPE .... Lieutenant 
R. I. C. French Army. For repeated acts of 
extraordinary heroism in action July 15-16, October 
14, and November 9, 1918, Argonne-Meuse. On 
July 15-16, Lieutenant Santini defended a strong- 
hold against overwhelming forces of the enemy for a 
period of 34 hours until assisted by reinforcements. 
On October 14 under cover of a fog he carried on a 
raid against an enemy picket and, without loss, he 
captured 14 prisoners and one machine-gun. On 
November 9, after being severely wounded, he 
took a strong enemy position after a severe struggle 
and also captured nine prisoners and two machine 
guns. 

SAPLIO, SAM Private 

Company G, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 
10-12, 1918. Without fear or thought for his per- 
sonal safety, he sought out enemy snipers posted in 
trees and killed a number of them. Later, with 
Sergeant John W. Thompson, he attacked an enemy 
machine-gun nest, killed the crew, and turned the 
gun on the enemy, operating it with deadly effect on 
the infantry and machine-gun positions, kilUng the 
gun crews and capturing ten machine-guns. Home 
address, Mrs. Angelo Saplio, wife, Santa Taza 
D'Arrive, Mesaino, Italy. 

SAPP, AMBERS Private 

Deceased. Headquarters Company, 6th Infan- 
try. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Frapelle, France, August 17, 1918. He displayed 
great coolness and courage under a heavy enemy 
barrage when he unhesitatingly went forward to 
destroy enemy wire entanglements and continued 
this extremely hazardous work until killed. Next 
of kin, Rufus Sapp, brother, Nepton, Ky. 

SARGEANT, BRADLEY V. Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 11th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action at Romagne, France, October 
27, 1918. Under heavy shell fire, disregarding his 
own safety, Lieutenant Sargeant remained on duty 
superintending the unloading of ammunition until 
he was mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Bradley V. Sargeant, Jr., wife, 7 Third Avenue, 
San Francisco, Cal. 

SARTAIN, GEORGE W Corporal 

Company K, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Jaulgonne, France, July 26, 
1918. Corporal Sartain gave aid to three wounded 
comrades during a heavy bombardment and after 
four unsuccessful attempts, finally succeeded in 
carrying them to a dressing station. Home address, 
George W. Sartain, father, 1346 Franklin Street, 
Washington, D. C. 

SARTAIN, JAKE C. . . Sergeant (First class) 
Company A, 315th Engineers. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near St. Marie Farm, France, 
September 18, 1918. As Sergeant Sartain was suc- 
cessfully directing the erection of barbed wire en- 
tanglements under heavy shell fire, he heard cries 
for help from the direction of the enemy's Unes. 
He immediately went out to investigate, and, upon 
finding a soldier of another organization lying 
wounded, carried him to our lines, twice passing 
through enemy machine-gun fire in accomplishing 
this heroic act. Home address. William R. Sartain, 
father, 208 Haynes Street, Atlanta, Ga. 

SARTI, WILLIAM . . Sergeant (First Class) 
Company A, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, 
October 8-9. 1918. His platoon commander and 
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assumed command of his platoon, although him- 
self wounded. He made a reconnaissance of the 
position his platoon was to occupy, under heavy 
shell fire, and, returning, conducted it to the new 
position without the loss of a single man, and re- 
mained with it for 48 hours. Home address, John 
B. Sarti, father, Hackensack, N. J. 

SARTORIUS, EMILE . Adjutant Interpreter 
French Army, attached to 42d Divison. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Vadenay, north 
of Chalons-sur-Marne, France, July 15, 1918. 
During the shelUng of Vadenay on the morning of 
July 15, 1918, he voluntarily left a place of safety 
to conduct American troops to shelter under a 
heavy fire of major-cahber shells and was severely 
wounded. 

SATTLER, WILLIAM N. . . . Corporal 
Headquarters Company, 132d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at Bois de Foret, 
France, October 6-13, 1918. Corporal Sattler was 
in charge of all runners at advance post of com- 
mand of the regiment. The area was heavily gassed. 
Although so badly gassed that his eyes were swollen 
shut and his voice affected, he refused to be evacu- 
ated, but continued on duty. On October 10, when 
all runners were killed, wounded or gassed, he re- 
peatedly carried many important messages, in 
order to maintain communication. Home address, 
Mrs. Augusta Sattler, mother, 3346 North Troy 
Street, Chicago, 111. 

SAUER, JOSEPH Corporal 

Deceased, Company F, 308th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, 
France, October 2, 1918. Corporal Sauer volun- 
teered, in the face of heavy enemy machine-gun 
fire, to deliver a message to a platoon sergeant who 
was leading an attack on enemy machine-gun nests. 
He was wounded in one leg just as he started and 
was wounded in the other leg before reaching the 
sergeant, but did, by calling aloud, deliver the mes- 
sage verbally and accurately. Home address, Mrs. 
Antoinette Sauer, mother, 136 Seventh Street, 
New York City. 

SAUERS, ROY M. . . Sergeant (First Class) 
Company B, 314th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Tailly, 
France, November 4, 1918. Sergeant Sauers was in 
charge of a wire laying detail between Tailly and 
Beauclair. Over a road swept by heavy shell fire, 
he carried the line forward and in constant repair, 
to the support of battalion of the 355th Infantry. 
Home address, Mrs. Roy M. Sauers, wife, 1146 
North Street, Fremont, Neb. 

SAUL, TOM W First Lieutenant 

Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near the Bois de Remieres, France, September 
12, 1918. He cooly exposed himself to enemy fire 
by standing on the parapet of a trench and direct- 
ing his men in the work of getting the tanks for- 
ward. Home address, Mrs. Tom W. Saul, wife, 
440 East Seventeenth Street, Portland, Oregon. 

SAUNDERS, EUGENE F. Private (First Class) 
Company F, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Consenvoye, France, 
October 8, 1918. Private Saunders carried a 
wounded comrade through a terrific machine-gun 
and artillery barrage to a place of safety and thereby 
saved his life, although risking his own in the ex- 
ploit. Home address, James J. Saunders, father, 
921 Fourth Street, Northeast, Washington, D. C. 

SAUNDERS, THOMAS D. . . . Corporal 

Company A, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 

heroism in action at Jaulny, France, September 12, 

1918. He and another soldier, who were acting as 



wire cutters with the first hne of infantry, fought 
their way forward in advance of their units and were 
the first to enter Jaulny while it was swept by mach- 
ine-gun fire, infested with snipers, and still occu- 
pied by rear-guard detachments of the enemy. 
After capturing eight Germans in a dugout they 
searched the caves in the town and took 55 ad- 
ditional prisoners. Home address, Daniel Mc- 
Ulvan, friend, Cheyenne, Wyo. 

SAURMAN, HAROLD S Private 

Sanitary Detachment, 102d Machine Gun Bat- 
taUon. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Trugny, France, July 22-23, 1918. Private Saur- 
man displayed remarkable courage in going out 
under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, giving 
aid to wounded soldiers and carrying them back to 
the dressing stations. Home address, Mrs. George 
W. Saurman, mother, Bedford, Mass. 

SAVAGE, ARTHUR V. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
In the darkness, Lieutenant Savage charged a 
machine-gun which had been brought across the 
Marne by the Germans to cover their crossing dur- 
ing the night, but was completely surrounded and 
killed just as he reached the gun. Nfext of kin, 
Charles S. Savage, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. 

SAVAGE, ERNEST S. . . First Lieutenant 
316th Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Grimaucourt, France, 
November 11, 1918. Although so sick from gas 
that he could hardly move and vomiting heavily 
into his gas mask. Lieutenant Savage successfully 
conducted the fire of his machine-gun platoon in 
the face of heavy shrapnel, gas, and machine-gun 
fire. He received no medical attention until late in 
the afternoon after the attack was over. Home ad- 
dress, Samuel A. Savage, father, Council, N. C. 

SAVITSKY, ANTHONY .... Corporal 
Company A, lat Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 9, 
1918. Upon his own initiative, Corporal Savitsky 
led his squad in the face of heayy machine-gun fire, 
in order to silence enemy machine guns which were 
endangering our position. Through his skill and 
courage several machine-gun nests were surrounded 
and silenced and twenty prisoners captured. 
Home address, Alexander Savitsky, brother, 
Krevichy, Russia. 

SAWEUK, WILLIAM Private 

Company G, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. 
On two separate occasions, during the battle of the 
Marne, Private Saweuk went over the top alone, 
returning with 12 prisoners the first time and eight 
the second. Home address, Karp Romhuk, step 
brother, 82 North Elm Street, Waterbury, Conn. 

SAXON, JOHN W Sergeant 

Deceased. Company K, 115th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 10, 1918. In the advance on 
Recheme Hill Sergeant Saxon showed great cour- 
age and judgment in leading his platoon and wiping 
out several machine guns that were holding up the 
advance. He was killed while gallantly leading hia 
platoon against the last of these. Next of kin, 
Jesse W. Saxon, father, Kensington, Md. 

SCANDEL, ALEXANDER .... Private 
Company E, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de la Pultiere, France, 
October 15, 1918. When his platoon was forced to 
take shelter from the intense fire, Private Scandel, 
with another soldier, having located the source of 
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nest containing two guns and five of the enemy. 
When his companion had started to the rear with 
the prisoners, Private Scandel continued forward, 
rushing from shell hole to shell hole, and outflank- 
ing a second nest.taking one gun and three prisoners. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary Splosko, sister, 27 East 
Cherry Street, Shenandoah, Pa. 

SCANLAN, ANTHONY . . . First Sergeant 
Company F, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 21, 
1918. Although severely wounded, he displayed 
exceptional courage and leadership by reorganizing 
his battalion under fire when all of its officers had 
been killed or incapacitated by injuries. Home 
address, Mrs. Anna Conway, R. F. D. 2, Lost 
Creek. Pa. 

SCANLON, HORACE B. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 106th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, Sep- 
tember 27, 1918. Gathering about 49 men from 
various units in a forward trench Lieutenant 
Scanlon organized them into an attacking party 
and led them forward under heavy machine-gun 
fire, repulsing an enemy counterattack. While in 
the performance of this exploit he was mortally 
wounded, but attempting to push forward with his 
men, he called out: "Go on fighting! Never mind 
what happened to me." Next of Kin, Mrs. John 
L. Scanlon, mother, 347 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, 
N. Y. 

SCANLON, JAMES E. . . First Lieutenant 
Company H, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Limey, France, September 
12, 1918. Although wounded himself he went to 
the rescue of another officer who had fallen in an 
exposed position. With marked bravery he passed 
through heavy enemy fire, and reaching the other 
officer, carried him to safety. Home address, Mrs. 
Michael Scanlon, mother, Boswel!, Ind. 

SCHABINGER, ANDREW C. . . Corporal 
Company E, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. 
Although severely wounded in the arm at the be- 
ginning of the engagement, he continued forward 
as squad leader, exhibiting great gallantry and 
setting an inspiring example to his men. Home 
address. North ChilUcothe, 111. 

SCHAD, ALBERT .... First Sergeant 
Company L, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montblainville, France, 
September 30, 1918. With a detail of 16 men 
Sergeant Schad attempted the mission of cleaning 
up a machine-gun nest which was enfilading the 
Montblainville Road. Leaving his men in a shel- 
tered position where a counterfire could be directed 
upon the enemy gun, he advanced alone, located 
the nest, killed two of the crew with hand gren- 
ades, put the others to flight, and destroyed the gun. 
For the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
action near La Chene Tondu, France, October 4, 
1918, Sergeant Schad is awarded an oak-leaf cluster 
to be worn with the distinguished-service cross: 
On October 4 Sergeant Schad on his own initia- 
tive, took forward a platoon to fill a gap left in the 
attacking platoons on account of casualties. 
Leaving his platoon to cover the road, he advanced 
alone upon a machine-gun nest, killed the entire 
crew with hand grenades, and captured the gun. 
He then held the position until the advance was 
taken up the following morning. Home address, 
Charles J. Schad, father, 6416 Saybrook Avenue, 
West Philadelphia. Pa. 

SCHAFFNER, FRED C 

Pharmacist's Mate (Third Class) 
U. S. N. After having been gassed himself in 



the gas-shell bombardment of April 13, 1918, he 
courageously helped in the treatment of more than 
100 cases of gas casualties, disregarding his own 
condition until overcome. Died, April 18, 1918. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Emma Schaffner, mother, 4334 
Seventh Avenue, Rock Island, 111. 

SCHAIRER, JAMES V Private 

Deceased. Medical Detachment, 147th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Mont- 
faucon, France, September 26, 1918. Seeing two 
men fall wounded. Private Schairer immediately 
went to their assistance, unmindful of the extreme 
danger to which he was exposed; and, after drag- 
ging the men to a shell hole, administered effective 
first aid. A few days later he was killed in the per- 
formance of his duties. Home address, John 
Schairer, Sr., 818 Ogden Avenue, Benton Harbor, 
Mich. 

SCHALLENBERGER, HUGH D. . . . 

Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Preny Ridge, France, 
November 1, 1918. Although twice wounded by 
machine-gun fire while leading his men in an attack 
on Preny Ridge under heavy machine-gun fire. 
Lieutenant Schallenberger continuedin the advance 
until he was killed by the explosion of a shell. 
Next of kin. Miss Ruth Schallenberger, Vander- 
bilt. Pa. 

SCHENCK, ALEXANDER P. . . • ... • 

Krst Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air-Service, 49th Aero Squadron. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the region of 
Doulcon, France, October 4, 1918. Lieutenant 
Schenck was one of an offensive patrol of six planes 
that attacked and engaged in combat 17 enemy 
machines (Fokker type). While he was engaging 
one of the enemy, he observed a comrade about to 
be sent down by an enemy plane that had maneu- 
vered to an advantageous position. Lieutenant 
Schenck immediately left off the combat he was 
engaged in and shot down the plane, thereby sav- 
ing the life of his comrade. Home address, Mrs. 
A. R. Parkhurst, mother, 500 Grant Avenue, 
Plainfield, N. J. 

SCHERMERHORN, EARL C. . Lieutenant 
328th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cornay, France, October 9-10, 1918. 
After successfully driving off the enemy his attack- 
ing force was counter-attacked and surrounded. 
The officers in charge decided to surrender to the 
greatly superior numbers, but Lieutenant Schermer- 
horn, refusing to do so, made his way to our lines 
through deadly enemy fire, although severely 
wounded while doing so. Home address, Mrs. 
Jennie S. Schermerhorn, box 147, Fishers Island, 
N. Y. 

SCHIANI, ALFRED Private 

Company E, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
Belleau, France, June 13, 1918. Severely wounded 
at the beginning of the attack. Private Schiani, 
an automatic rifle carrier, continued to advance, 
carrying two pouches of ammunition until he fell 
unconscious. Home address, Joseph Schiani, 
father. 18 Critten Street, Newark, N. J. 

SCHICK, FRED Corporal 

Company H, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de la Naza, France, 
October 5, 1918. With two others soldiers. Corporal 
Schick volunteered to crawl out under enemy 
machine-gun fire, in an effort to locate three mem- 
bers of the platoon, who were missing, after an 
unsuccessful attack on enemy machine-gun nests. 
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lay helplessly wounded, by calling out his name. 
As a result, they drew increased fire from the en- 
emy, but they courageously crawled 25 yards fur- 
ther toward the hostile positions and succeeded in 
carrying back the wounded man through the 
machine-gun fire to our lines. Home address, 
Philip Schick, father, 48 Edge water Street, Rose- 
bank, Staten Island, N. Y. 

SCHIDE, CLARENCE C. . Second Lieutenant 
114th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bois d'Ormont, France, October 12, 
1918. Although severely wounded. Lieutenant 
Schide continued to lead his platoon over open 
ground and subjected to heavy artillery and 
machine-gun fire, until he received a second wound 
which necessitated his removal from the field in a 
critical condition. Home address, Mrs. Schide, 
mother, Mason City, Iowa. 

SCHKODA, THOMAS Bugler 

Machine Gun Company, 9th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah 
Ferme, France, October 7, 1918. After having re- 
ceived a wound in his knee by a machine-gun bullet 
and a shell wound in the face, Bugler Schkoda con- 
tinued his duties as runner until ordered evacu- 
ated by his company commander. Home address, 
Philip Peltin, brother. Coney Island, N. Y. 

SCHMELTZ, FREDERICK .... Cook 
Deceased. Company K, 114th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action north of Verdun, 
France, October 28, 1918. Cook Schmeltz volun- 
teered to take hot food to the front line troops who 
had not received hot food for three days. After 
traveling four kilometers he was fatally wounded 
by a bursting shell. Next of kin, William Schmeltz, 
father, 190 New York Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. 

SCHMIDT, FERDINAND A. . . . Private 
Company B, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Talma Farm, France, Oc- 
tober 22, 1918. When his company's advance had 
been held up by intense machine-gun fire. Private 
Schmidt crawled through a barrage of hand gren- 
ades, and at the point of his bayonet held 19 of the 
enemy in a dugout until assistance arrived. Before 
performing this courageous act, he was slightly 
wounded. Home address, Mrs. Carolina Schmidt, 
mother, 10 Avon Place, Newark, N. J. 

SCHMIDT, RUSSELL A Captain 

108th Field Signal Battalion. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Cumieres, France, Oc- 
tober 8, 1918. With a detail of five men. Captain 
Schmidt was engaged in attempting to lay a tele- 
phone line across the Meuse River, when they were 
discovered and attacked by a superior force of the 
enemy. Even after being wounded three times, 
Captain Schmidt continued the unequal struggle, 
killing one and wounding three of the enemy, until 
all his ammunition was exhausted and all of his 
men severely wounded. Believing himself to be 
mortally wounded, he advanced into the enerny's 
lints and gave himself up, in order to save the lives 
of his men. He was recaptured by our forces later 
in the day. Home address, Mrs. J. P. Schmidt, 
mother, 132 South Seventh Street, Council Blufifs, 
Iowa. 

SCHNEIDER, JOHN G. . . First Lieutenant 
6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Forest of Argonne, 
France, November 1, 1918. Although he was pain- 
fully wounded, Lieutenant Schneider continued to 
advance with his command until he was wounded a 
second time. Home address, J. G. Schneider, 
father, American National Bank, St. Joseph, Mo. 



SCHOBERTH, RAYMOND A. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 359th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bantheville, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Lieutenant Schoberth continued to 
lead his platoon after being wounded in the arm by 
a machine-gun bullet. He set an excellent example 
for his platoon by his courage and disregard for 
personal danger. This gallant officer was later 
killed by a shell fragment. Next of kin, Anthony 
Schoberth, father, Versailles, Ky. 

SCHOEMACHER, MAX .... Private 
Company 1, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Clery le Petit, France, No- 
vember 5, 1918. When the advance of his company 
was held up by enemy machine-gun fire. Private 
Schoemacher, with his platoon commander and 
another soldier, advanced in front of the line and 
attacked a machine-gun nest, killing two gunners 
and taking eight prisoners, thereby enabling the 
company to advance and establish a brigade bridge- 
head. Home address, Fritz Schoemacher, Gray 
Hill, Texas. 

SCHOEN, KA.RL J. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Air Service, 139th Aero Squadron. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Ain- 
creville, France, October 10, 1918. While leading 
a patrol of three machines. Lieutenant Schoen 
sighted nine enemy planes, Fokker type, and im- 
mediately attacked them. Although greatly out- 
numbered, he destroyed one of the planes and put 
the others to flight. He was killed in action Octo- 
ber 29 and has been officially credited with des- 
troying seven enemy aircraft. Next of kin, Maurene 
Estelle Schoen, wife, 5201 College Avenue, Indian- 
apolis, Ind. 

SCHOLES, WILLIAM Sergeant 

Company C, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, Au- 
gust 10, 1918. When the advance of his platoon 
was suddenly halted by intense machine-gun fire 
at close range, wounding his platoon commander 
and other platoon sergeants. Sergeant Scholes 
showed splendid devotion to duty by personally 
manning a machine gun in the advance position 
and maintaining fire until the rest of the platoon 
had reached shelter. Home address, Mrs. Wil- 
liam P. Siwort, sister, 6141 South Wood Street, 
Chicago, III. 

SCHOOLEY, HARRY T Corporal 

Company L, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pre, France, October 
25, 1918. After his platoon had fallen back under 
heavy shell fire, Corporal Schooley made a personal 
reconnaissance of an enemy machine-gun nest 
through a heavy barrage, killed one of the enemy 
gunners and drove off the others with hand gren- 
ades, thereby enabling his platoon to resume its 
position. Home address, Mrs. Mary Louise 
Schooley, mother. Laurel, Md. 

SCHREECH, GEORGE W. . . . Corporal 
82d Company, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Rayonville, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Corporal Schreech volunteered and 
went forward to reconnoiter a ravine infested with 
hostile machine-gun and artillery positions, re- 
turning with several prisoners. Home address, 
Mrs. Sarah Schreech, mother, Kansas, 111. 

SCHROEDEL, JOHN C Private 

Company B, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action neat Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. During operations in the region of 
Bellicourt, Private Schroedel, unassisted, at- 
tacked an enemy stronghold and captured two 
machine-guns and five prisoners. Home address. 
Mat Schroedel, father, Sherburn, Minn. 



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SCHROTH, RAYMOND A. . First Sergeant 
Company E, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pre, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Sergeant Schroth was directed to lead 
an attack against an enemy macliine-gun nest, 
which was impeding the progress of his company. 
Reaching a point within 50 feet of the stronghold, 
he ordered an attack, and six Germans near the gun 
sought to surrender until they saw the strength of 
his force, now reduced through casualties to two or 
three men. The enemy was then reinforced by 20 
men and launched a severe counterattack, which 
forced Sergeant Schroth to abandon his attack. 
After ordering his men to safety, he remained at his 
post alone, combatting against the superior forces 
until he drove a prisoner back to our hnes at the 
point of his empty pistol. Despite his desire to 
provide safety for his patrol he was the only sur- 
vivor to return from the mission. Home address, 
Mrs. John Schroth, mother, 244 Jackson Street, 
Trenton, N. J. 

SCHUCHART, FRANK Private 

Company L, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 
30, 1918, and in the Argonne Forest, France, 
November 8, 1918. During the attack near Ju- 
vigny, Private Schuchart, while acting as runner, 
repeatedly exposed himself to severe enemy ar- 
tillery and machine-gun fire. After the attack he 
voluntarily joined in the work of clearing the field 
of wounded under heavy enemy fire. On Novem- 
ber 8, while carrying an important message he was 
severely wounded in the left leg. He stopped in a 
shell hole, dressed the wound himself, proceeded to 
deliver the message and did not report for treat- 
ment. Home address, Mrs. Anne Schuchart, 
mother, Darlington, Wis. 

SCHUEREN, JR., DAN E. . Second Lieutenant 
122d Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Barricourt, France, November 1, 
1918. Lieutenant Schueren, then a sergeant, acting 
as liaison agent with an assaulting infantry bat- 
talion, on his own initiative, took command of a 
platoon of infantry when its leader was wounded. 
He ordered the advance resumed and under his 
leadership, machine-gun nests that threatened to 
hold up the advance of the entire battaUon were 
flanked and silenced. He showed marked bravery 
constantly inspiring his men during the attack. 
Home address, Dan E. Schueren, father, Culver, 
Ind. 

SCHULTHEIS, BERNARD A. . . Private 
Machine Gun Company, 125th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Terny Somy, 
north of Soissons, France, September 1, 1918. 
When the infantry was advancing in a position 
exposed to cross fire, he volunteered and carried a 
message to the advancing troops, informing them 
that a machine-gun barrage laid down on the en- 
emy emplacements was friendly fire from a unit not 
in their support and acting without orders to cover 
their advance. He deUvered the message, returned 
across an open field swept by enemy machine-guns 
and thereby made it possible for the iafantry unit 
to advance 400 meters and gain its objective. 
Home address, Andrew Shultheis, father, 1015 
Smith Street, Fhnt, Mich. 

SCHULTZ, ARTHUR Sergeant 

Company I, 12Sth Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
France, August 30, 1918. He displayed great 
courage and coolness during an attack in going 
forward under heavy fire and firing upon machine- 
gun emplacements. Later, when a retirement was 
ordered, he remained in advance of the line to 
carry back the wounded, in spite of heavy fire from 



artillery and machine guns. Home address, Mrs. 
Robert Schultz, mother, 217 East Water Street, 
Neenah, Wis. 

SCHULTZ, CHARLES Private 

Deceased. Company H, 132d infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Forges, 
France, September 26, 1918. While his platoon 
was being held up by machine-gun fire. Private 
Schultz braved the hazardous fire by going for- 
ward and driving out the crew after which he cap- 
tured the gun. He died from wounds received in 
the exploit. Next of kin, Mrs. Charles Schultz, 
mother. Chicago, 111. 

SCHULTZ. FRANK Private 

Company C, 302d Engineers. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Bazoches, France, 
August 25-26, 1918. Private Schultz and another 
soldier had become separated and were forced to 
take shelter for five and a half days. He rescued a 
wounded comrade from exposure to machine-gun 
and shell fire and later attacked a machine-gun nest 
in his direct front. In the attack he killed two of 
the enemy with hand grenades and subsequently 
returned to our lines, assisting the wounded com- 
rade to safety. Home address, Mrs. H. Schultz, 
mother, 1025 Castleton Avenue, West Newbrighton, 
Staten Island, N. Y. 

SCHULTZ, FRED M Corporal 

Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 4, 
1918. Leading his squad through a heavy barrage 
and against violent machine-gun fire. Corporal 
Schultz attacked an enemy field-gun which had 
been holding up the progress of our tanks. He 
disabled the gun crew and took 15 prisoners, after 
which he personally captured a machine-gun and 
killed its operator. Although wounded himself, 
he assisted two wounded members of his squad to 
the first-aid station. Home address, Mrs. Hazel 
Dorothy Schultz, wife, general delivery. Bay City, 
Mich. 

SCHULTZ, GEORGE F Private 

Company E, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 7, 
1918. While accompanying his company as Lia- 
ison Agent in the advance. Private Schultz at- 
tacked, single-handed, a machine-gun nest which 
was delivering a heavy fire, killing the gunner, and 
caused many other casualties among the enemy- 
His act also caused other enemy machine-gunners 
to withdraw, and saved his company from a very 
dangerous flanking fire. Home address, August D. 
Schultz, father, New Buffalo, Mich. 

SCHULZE, RAYMOND J, . Private (First Class) 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Orvillers- 
Sorel (Oise), France, August 16, 1918. When 
many French and American drivers had been 
killed or wounded during an intense bombard- 
ment on a dressing station. Private Schulze im- 
mediately went to their assistance but received 
wounds himself which will make him a cripple for 
life. Home address, West Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 

SCHUMACHER, FRANCIS X. First Lieutenant 
Company K, 148th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, 
November 3, 1918. In the face of terrific machine- 
gun and artillery fire, he gave valuable assistance in 
the constructions of a log bridge over the Scheldt 
River, which enabled his battalion to cross and es- 
tablish itself in its objective. He remained with 
his company after being wounded until he was 
forced to be evacuated. Home address, J. A. E. 
Schumacher, father, Teutonia National Bank, 
Dayton, Ohio. 



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SCHWAB, VINCENT H. . , . Sergeant 

Deceased. 8th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that ex- 
traordinary heroism which will serve as an example 
to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin. Miss 
Tillie Schwab, cousin, 25113^ Dodier Street, St. 
Louis, Mo. 

SCHWANKE. OTTO A. A. . Private (First Class) 
Company B, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Sergy, France, August 1, 1918. 
This soldier displayed the greatest devotion to 
duty, loyalty, and courage by repeatedly volun- 
teering, night and day, to carry messages under the 
heaviest machine-gun and shell fire from his bat- 
talion commander to the company commanders, 
thereby maintaining eflScient liason at all times. 
Home address, Mrs. Ella Schwanke, mother, 
Potter, Wis. 

SCHWARZWAELDER, CHRISTIAN ALLEN 

First Lieutenant 

21st Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vi6ville, France, November 
1, 1918. Lieutenant Schwarzwaelder remained in 
an exposed place administering first aid to a wounded 
officer and two soldiers throughout a heavy bar- 
rage of gas shells and high explosives after his pla- 
toon had withdrawn from the position. He had the 
wounded men removed to a less exposed place and 
remained with them until they were evacuated. 
Home address, Mrs. Bina Schwarzwaelder, 
Gilbora, Schoharie County, N. Y. 

SCHWEGLER, JOHN W Sergeant 

Company C, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
28, 1918. Sergeant Schwegler went forward from 
a front line trench in daylight for a distance of 
60 yards through enemy machine-gun and sniper's 
fire, and brought back a wounded soldier to shelter. 
Next to kin, George Schwegler, father, 1400 Clar- 
endon Avenue, Bronx, N. Y. 

SCHWER, HENRY G Private 

Company B, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29-30, 1918. During an attack by his regiment 
he was wounded, but continued his work as stretch- 
er bearer thr oughout the night, refusing to be 
evacuated while able to render assistance to his 
comrades. Home address, Berry F. Schwer, 
father, Falmouth, Ky. 

SCHWING, JAMES ALBERT . First Lieutenant 
118th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Montbrehain, France, October 8, 1918. 
With two soldiers he attacked a machine-gun nest 
of four guns and about 40 Germans. By the effi- 
cient use of grenades and automatic rifles the Ger- 
mans were forced to surrender, thereby allowing 
the company to continue the advance. Home 
address, Mrs. J. A. Schwing, wife, Spartanburg, 
S. C. 

SCIALABBA, IGNACIO .... Corporal 

Company K, 319th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Imacourt, France, 
November 1, 1918. Corporal Scialabba crawled 
300 yards alone, outflanked a machine-gun, killed 
four and captured three of the crew. Although 
wounded by shell fragment, he refused to go to the 
rear. Home address, Mrs. Anna Scialabba, mother. 
Province Palermo, Italy. 

SCIALABBA, JOSEPH Private 

Deceased. Company C, Fourth Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action neat Cunel, France, 
October 13, 1918. From an exposed outpost posi- 
tion, during a strong enemy counterattack. Private 
Scialabba opened fire on the advancing enemy with 



a captured machine-gun. When the machine-gun 
jammed, he picked up a light Browning gun and 
used it with the same deadly effect until the mag- 
azines were exhausted, whereupon he resorted to rifle 
fire. This gallant soldier was killed in action two 
days later. Next of kin, Peter Scialabba, brother. 
Box 1166, Fresno, Cal. 

SCIONTI, LOUIS Sergeant. 

Company F, 47th Infantry, For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bazoches, France, August 9, 
1918. Responding to a call for volunteers to des- 
troy a hostile machine-gun. Sergeant Scionti, with 
two other soldiers, boldly went forward through 
machine-gun fire and accomplished tins mission. 
Home address, Boston, Mass. 

SCLAFONI, ANTHONY .... Private 
Company A, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. While the advance against the Hinden- 
burg line was at its height. Private Sclafoni, seeing 
a Lewis gunner exposed to the enemy, ran to his 
assistance. On the way he was seriously wounded, 
but continued on, reaching the position and using 
his body to shield the gunner, while the latter 
poured a fire into the enemy. He was wounded 
three times, finally losing consciousness, but after 
his wounds were dressed he insisted on leaving the 
field unaided. Home address, Mrs. Josie Sclafoni, 
mother, 13 Christie Street, New York City. 

SCOBY. OTIS C Sergeant 

Company F, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brieulles, France, November 
2-4, 1918. While making a daylight reconnais- 
sance of the Canal Est, he was at all times in full 
view of the enemy's snipers and machine-guns. 
Unmindful of the danger, he continued on to the 
successful accomplishment of his mission. On 
the morning of November 4 he aided materially in 
the construction of a pontoon bridge across the 
Canal Est, under heavy shell fire, thus enabling the 
infantry to cross and capture commanding heights 
on the east bank of the Meuse. Home address. 
Mrs. EUzabeth Scoby, mother, St. Francis, Kan. 

SCOTT, EDWARD W. . . First Sergeant 

Company L, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. He assumed command of his company 
after all the officers has become casualties, though 
he himself had been shot through the arm, and led 
it into effective combat. After being wounded a 
second time he refused to go to the rear, but con- 
tinued to advance until he was lulled. Next of 
kin, Mrs. John F. Scott, mother. Country Club 
Grounds, Westchester, N. Y. 

SCOTT, JOHN S Private 

Company A, 26th Infantry. When that portion 
of the line of which he was a part was violently at- 
tacked on July 20, 1918, near Soissons, France, he 
held his post and repulsed the enemy. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Lulu Parker, New Eagle, Pa. 

SCOTT, MILTON R. . . Gunnery Sergeant 
Company A, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 4, 1918. After being severely 
wounded he continued to assist in consolidating the 
position of his platoon, later placing himself in an 
exposed position in order to gain good observation 
for sniping enemy machine-gun positions. Home 
address, Mrs. Rovilla Scott, General Delivery, 
La Monte, Mo. 

SCOTT, REGINALD C Private 

Company L, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
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wounded, he assisted in caring for wounded com- 
rades, refusing aid until all others had received 
treatment. In the performance of his duties he 
carried a message through an area which was under 
heavy machine-gun fire and constant hand-grenade 
bombing. Home address, Mrs. Carol Scott, wife, 
Jone, Wash. 

SCULLY, GEORGE F Private 

Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
July 14-15, 1918. After being badly gassed, Pri- 
vate Scully continued to carry messages through 
heavy gas and high-explosive shell bombardment 
to the front line. Home address, Mrs. Mary Scully, 
mother, 2542 North Howard Street, Philadelphia, 
Pa. 

SEASTRAND, E. W Private 

Medical Detachment, Company G, 9th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah 
Ferme, France. Private Seastrand displayed ex- 
ceptional courage and devotion to duty by render- 
ing first aid to wounded soldiers under the most 
hazardous circumstances, many times braving 
machine-gun-swept fields in the performance of his 
duty. Home address, Edward Seastrand, father, 
Greeley, Colo. 

SEAVER, ARTHUR F. . . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the region of 
Etain, France, September 16, 1918. Lieutenant 
Seaver, with his squadron started on a bombing 
raid. The formation was broken up because of 
various troubles to the machines. Lieutenant 
Seaver, with his observer, Lieutenant Stokes 
continued on and joined a formation of another 
bombing squadron. After crossing the lines their 
plane was struck by an antiaircraft explosive shell, 
throwing the machine out of control When 
Lieutenant Seaver gained control of the machine it 
had fallen away from the protection of the other 
planes. With their crippled plane and missing 
motor they continued until they had reached their 
objective, when their motor died completely. An 
enemy plane attacked, but Lieutenant Stokes kept 
him off until his machine coasted to their own lines. 
Home address, Charles A. Seaver, father, 12 Rue 
D'Aguesseau, Paris, France. 

SEAY, MILE B Corporal 

Company I, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
1918. Although wounded. Corporal Seay continued 
to perform his duties as runner, and, after having 
his wounds dressed, immediately returned to duty. 
Home address, Mrs. C. M. Berry, aimt, 1410 
Senate Street, Columbia, S. C. 

SECOR, JOHN H Sergeant 

Company M, 310th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, Oc- 
tober 16, 1918. Having been painfully wounded in 
the foot, he remained with his platoon and went 
over the top with it in the advance near St. Juvin. 
He gallantly assisted his platoon commander in the 
attack until he was again wounded and rendered 
unable to advance farther. His example of bravery 
and devotion to duty furnished an inspiring ex- 
ample to the other members of the platoon, many 
of whom were under fire for the first time. Home 
address, John J. Secor, father, Pearl River, N. Y. 

SEGRAVES, CHARLES . . . Lieutenant 
7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion at Fossoy, France, July 14-15, 1918. During 
the intense artillery bombardment preceding the 
second battle of the Marne, Lieutenant Seagraves 
(then a sergeant) volunteered to reestablish 
broken liaison with his company post of command. 
While carrying messages, he was twice captured by 



groups of the enemy, but each time he escaped, 
killing five of his captors. On returning to his pla- 
toon's position and finding that every member of 
it had been killed or captured, he organized a group 
of 100 men from his own and other companies, and 
closed the breach of 500 meters in the line. Shortly 
afterward he went out alone, and locating an enemy 
machine-gun, captured the entire crew single- 
handed. Home address, Mrs. William Seagraves, 
sister, Chattanooga, Tenn. 

SEGRAVES, VICTOR L Sergeant 

Ist Battalion, Scout Platoon, 139th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Baulny, 
France, September 28, 1918. Sergeant Seagraves 
voluntarily formed and led a patrol against an 
enemy machine-gun nest, which was causing many 
casualties in his battalion, and captured one of the 
guns. With utter disregard for his personal safety 
he advanced alone on another gun of the nest but 
was severely wounded by the intense fire, in the per- 
formance of this heroic act. Home address, Mrs. 
Patrick Segraves, mother. Perry, Kan. 

SEIBEL, ALBERT Private 

Medical Detachment, 55th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France, 
November 8, 1918. When an officer and part of 
one platoon had been cut off from the company. 
Private Seibel made two attempts to find them, 
going through a heavy barrage. He was successful 
the second time, and administered first aid to the 
wounded officer while under a heavy shell and ma- 
chine-gun fire. Home address, Cora E. Seibel, 
R. F. D., Clayton, lU. 

SEIBEL, HERMAN S Private 

Company D, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Sep- 
tember 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, com- 
prising the company headquarters detachment, he 
assisted his company commander in cleaning out 
the enemy dugouts along a canal and capturing 
242 prisoners. Home address, Ernest E. Seibel, 
father, Helmsburg, Ind. 

SEIDEL, THOMAS Private 

Company G, 26th Infantry. With two other 
soldiers he rushed a machine-gun position near 
Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, killed the crew, 
and captured the gun in order to make the advance 
of his platoon possible. Home address, Mrs. 
Katherine Seidel, mother, Riblaho, Wis. 

SEIDERS, CLIFFORD, M Private 

Machine Gun Company, 314th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Malancourt, 
France, September 26, 1918. Advancing ahead of 
his platoon in the face of heavy machine-gun fire. 
Private Seiders entered alone a ruined building, 
and discovered 13 of the enemy. He shot one who 
resisted capture and made prisoners of the remain- 
ing twelve, bringing in with him three light machine 
guns. Later in the same day, he captured ten of the 
enemy and five machine guns. Home address, 
Mrs. Bertha Houser, mother, 109 North Fifty-fifth 
Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

SEITZ, LESTER E Private 

Company F, 5th Marines. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, Oc- 
tober 3-5, 1918. After being struck in the leg by 
shrapnel. Private Seitz continued to act as stretch- 
er bearer for two days and nights under heavy 
artillery and machine-gun fire, carrying wounded 
comrades to the first-aid station. Home address, 
Mrs. Alta Seitz, mother, McArthur, Ohio. 

SELL, HERMAN M First Sergeant 

Company A, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
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Vauxere, between the Vesle and the Aisne, France, 
September 6, 1918. First Sergeant Sell volunteered 
to deliver a message of great importance to his 
battalion commander after six runners, who had 
been sent with the same message, failed to return. 
He voluntarily crossed 600 yards of open field 
swept by shell and machine-gun fire, reached his 
destination, accomplished his mission, and re- 
turned to his company with information of vital 
importance. Home address, F. Sell, 1S62 De- 
catur Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

SELLERS, CECIL G. . . . First Lieutenant 
20th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Longuyon. France, 
September 10, 1918. Starting on a very important 
bombing mission with five other planes, as pilot he 
went on alone when the other five machines were 
forced to turn back. On crossing the enemy lines ho 
wa."» attacked by three enemy planes, but continued 
toward his objectives, while his observer kept 
them at bay. In the face of this hostile opposition 
the objective was reached and their bombs dropped. 
On the way back four more planes joined in the at- 
tack, but fighting them off they reached our lines 
with valuable information after a fight lasting 38 
minutes. Home address, Hamilton Sellers, brother, 
350 Stonewall Place, Memphis, Tenn. 

SELLERS. JAMES McB. . . First Lieutenant 
Company G, 6th Regiment, U S. M. C. On 
June 6, 1918, at Bouresches, France, at a critical 
period of the attack he was selected to transport 
a message, of the extreme importance of which he 
was cognizant. In order to execute his mission he 
had to pass through a heavy artillery bombard- 
ment of high-explosive and gas shells. Although 
seriously wounded while making the trip, he suc- 
cessfully executed his mission. Home address. 
Colonel Sanford Sellers, father, 1817 Washington 
Avenue, Lexington, Mo. 

SEELER, WILFRED . . Private (First Class) 
Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action southwest of Fismes, 
France, August 5, 1918. During the forward move- 
ment of the first battalion 125th Infantry, a large 
number of the company to which he was attached 
were wounded while crossing an open field. At 
this point the artillery fire was accurate and intense, 
but he disregarded all possibilities of personal in- 
juries and remained upon the field until he had ad- 
ministered first aid to all his fallen comrades. 
Home address, Mrs. Bedelia Seeler, Shelldrake, 
Mich. 

SELLERS, WILLIAM E Sergeant 

Company I, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brancourt, France, Oc- 
tober 8, 1918. While his platoon was advancing he, 
on his own initiative, rushed ahead of the line and, 
flanking an enemy machine-gun post, shot one of 
the crew and bayoneted the other. His action saved 
his platoon from heavy casualities. Home address, 
Mrs. Sarah E. Sellers, mother, Chesterfield, S. C. 

SEMBERTRANT, FRANK . Private (First Class) 
Machine Gun Company, 363d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Waereghem, 
Belgium, October 31, 1918. Having set up his gun 
in the open near the enemy wire, at a range of less 
than 200 meters from the enemy and in the face of 
direct machine-gun fire. Private Sembertrant of- 
fered a most stubborn resistance to the enemy des- 
pite the fact that his sergeant had been killed and 
his gun damaged by the heavy fire. He continued 
until one gunner had been killed and the fire from 
another gun silenced. Home address. Miss Rose 
Sembertrant, sister, 271 CoUingwood Street, San 
Francisco, Cal. 



SEMMES. HARRY HODGES . . Captain 
Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Xivray, France, September 12, 1918 During 
the operations along the Rupt de Mad, Captain 
Semmes's tank fell into the water and was com- 
pletely submerged. Upon escaping through the 
turret door and finding that his driver was still in 
the tank, Captain Semmes returned and rescued the 
driver under machine-gun fire. For the following 
act of extraordinary heroism in action near Vau- 
quois, France, September 26, 1918, Captain Sem- 
mes is awarded an oak-leaf cluster to be worn with 
the distinguished-service cross: This officer left his 
tank under severe rifle fire and personally reconnoi- 
tered a passage for his tank across the German tren- 
ches, remaining dismounted until the last tank had 
pa.ssed. While so engaged he was severely wounded. 
Home address, Mrs. A. H. Semmes, mother, 2208 Q 
Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. 

SEMPLE, FRANK J Bugler 

Company I, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-pre, France, Nov- 
vember 1, 1918. Bugler Semple, a battaUon 
runner, volunteered to carry an important message 
to a detachment on the extreme flank, after seeing 
three runners killed by machine-gun fire while en- 
deavoring to deliver the same message. He was 
successful in his nussion. Home address, Mrs. 
Charlotte Semple, 400 Caroline Street, Rochester. 
N. Y. 

SENAY, CHARLES T Captain 

28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Ploisy, south of Soissons, France, July 
19, 1918. He displayed in.spiring courage and leader- 
ship under heavy fire during the capture of Ploisy 
and while reorganizing units and repelling a coun- 
terattack. Home address, Mrs. L. N. Senay, 326 
Jefferson Avenue, New London, Conn. 

SERNA, MARCELINO Private 

Company B, 355th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Flirey, France, September 
12, 1918. Private Serna displayed exceptional 
coolness and courage in single handed charging 
and capturing 24 Germans. Home address, Por- 
ferro Serna, father, Ascienda, Robinso, Chaparatus, 
Mexico. 

SESSIONS, HARRY C. . Second Lieutenant 
372d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bussy Farm, France, September 28, 
1918. Although he was on duty in the rear, he 
joined his battalion and was directed by his bat- 
talion commander to locate openings through the 
enemy's wire and attack enemy positions. He 
hastened to the front and cut a large opening 
through the wire in the face of terrific machine-gun 
fire. Just as his task was completed he was so 
severely wounded that he had to be carried from 
the field. His gallant act cleared the way for the 
rush that captured the enemy positions. Home 
address, Edward C. Sessions, brother, Oakland, 
Cal. 

SETTLE. FRANK . . Private (First Class) 
Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, 
September 12, 1918. While acting as No. 1 of the 
fourth piece. Private Settle continued in the ser- 
vice of his piece under a heavy and well-directed 
enfilading fire. When a shell wiped out the entire 
gun crew of the first section, at a word from his 
executive officer he sprang to assume the duties of 
gunner of the first piece He as.sisted in carrying 
the dead and wounded and acted in bis new cap- 
acity until the infantry attained their objective. 
Home address, Mareth Settle, father. Ward, 
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SEVALIA, WALTER S Corporal 

Company F, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Breuilles, France, November 
3, 1918. Corporal Sevelia swam the Meuse River 
with a cable for a pontoon bridge, under direct 
machine-gun fire. Later he carried a cable for an- 
other bridge over the Est Canal, across an open 
field covered by enemy niachine-guns. Here he 
was wounded by a machine-gun bullet, but re- 
turned carrying a message of great importance. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary Stewart, mother, Brule, 
Wis. 

SEWELL, SUMNER . . First Lieutenant 

95th Aero Squadron. For repeated acts of extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Menil-la-Tour, 
France, June 3, 1918, and near Landres-St.-Georges, 
France, October 13, 1918. On June 3, Lieutenant 
Sewell with two other pilots attacked a formation of 
six hostile planes. Through his companions were 
forced to withdraw because of jammed guns, he 
continued in the fight for 15 minutes and succeeded 
in sending one of his adversaries down in flames. 
On October 18, while on a voluntary patrol, this 
officer saw an American observation plane being 
attacked by a German machine (Fokker type), 
accompanied by eight other hostile planes. He 
immediately attacked and destroyed the Fokker and 
was in turn attacked by the eight planes. 
By skillful maneuvering he evaded them and 
escorted the observation plane back to our lines. 
For the following act of extraordinary heroism in 
action near Rocourt, France, July 7, 1918, Lieuten- 
ant Sewell is awarded an oak leaf to be worn with 
the Distinguished Service Cross. Lieutenant 
Sewell fearlessly attacked a formation of five enemy 
planes (type K Fokker) and separated one from the 
group, pursued it far behind the enemy's lines and 
sent it down in crash, following it within 30 meters 
of the ground in spite of severe fire from a machine- 
gun, rifles, and anti-aircraft guns, bullets from which 
gassed through his clothing. Home address, W. D. 
eweU, father, Washington Street, Bath, Me. 

SEXTON, FRED H. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near MoUeville Farm, France, 
October 17, 1918. During the thickest of the fight 
in the attack on MoUeville Farm Lieutenant Sex- 
ton set out alone to locate enemy machine-gun 
positions. While on this mission he was killed. 
Next of kin, Mrs. J. T. Sexton, mother, 9 East Pine 
Street, Union, S. C. 

SEXTON, FRED L Private 

82d Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bayonville, 
France, November 1, 1918. Exposing himself to 
enemy fire. Private Sexton with another soldier, 
courageously advanced ahead of their platoon and 
captured five machine-guns and 14 prisoners. 
Home address, Mrs. NeUie Sexton, wife, Waterloo, 
Iowa. 

SEYMOUR, QUINCY R Private 

Deceased. Company F, 353d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
Barricourt, France, November 2, 1918. With 
another soldier. Private Seymour advanced more 
than 150 yards over an open space swept by fire 
from 30 enemy machine-guns, for the purpose of 
drawing the fire of these guns, while the remainder 
of his company attacked them from the flanks. 
His self-sacrificing act cost him his life, but enabled 
his comrades to capture the hostile position. Next 
of kin, James O. Seymour, father, Rantoul, Kan. 

SHADRICK, BART L Private 

Company E, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France, 
September 12, 1918. When a part of his company 
was held up by machine-gun fire this soldier, with 



the aid of two others, flanked two machine-guns, 
killed the gunners, and captured the guns, thereby 
allowing the company to advance without delay or 
losses. Later on in the same advance he crept up to 
a German machine-gun emplacement, rolled over 
the parapet onto the gun crew, putting gun and 
gunners out of action. Home address, John W. 
Shadrick, R. F. D. I., Sapulpa, Okla. 

SHAHAN. WINFIELD F. . . . Corporal 
Company M, 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, 
September 26-28, 1918, and near Exermont, France, 
September 29, 1918. Corporal Shahan, regimental 
liaison noncommissioned officer, with great courage 
constantly exposed himself to heavy enemy ma- 
chine-gun and shell fire for three days in maintaining 
liaison between his regimental headquarters and 
the companies in the front line. On September 29, 
he attacked, single-handed, an enemy machine- 
gun nest, killing several of the enemy and taking 
one prisoner. While making his way back to his 
lines, he was fired upon by another German 
machine-gun, which wounded him in the right arm, 
and was at the same time attacked by his prisoner. 
In spite of his wound, he killed the German with 
his pistol, and reached his lines in safety. Home 
address, Mrs. Flora Shahan, mother, Marion, Kan. 

SHAHWOOD, SOLOMON .... Private 
Company A, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Curre four de Meurrussons, 
France, September 27, 1918. After his company 
had taken shelter from the enfilading machine-gun 
and trench-mortar fire of the enemy. Private 
Shahwood, with two other soldiers, crawled to the 
aid of wounded comrades, thus saving the lives of 
at least two, while exposed to terrific fire of the 
enemy. Home address, George Abraham, cousin, 
Myers, N. Y. 

SHALLENBERGER, Jr., HUGH D. . . 

.v'f Second Lieutenant 

56th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Pr6ny Ridge, France, November 1, 
1918. Although twice wounded by machine-gun 
fire while leading his men in an attack on Priny 
Ridge, under heavy machine-gun fire, Lieutenant 
Shallenberger continued in the advance until he 
was killed by the explosion of a shell. Next of kin, 
H. D. Shallenberger, father, Vanderbilt, Pa. 

SHAMANSKI, WALTER A 

Private (First Class) 

Infantry. At Vaux, July 1, 1918, having entered 
a cellar to install his telephone, he was attacked by 
11 of the enemy, of whom he killed two and took 
nine prisoners, single-handed. Home address, 
Joseph Shamanski, father, 242 South Beach Street, 
Mt. Carmel, Pa. 

SHANAHAN, EDWARD T. . . . Sergeant 
Company I, 165th Infantry. In the face of vio- 
lent artillery and machine-gun fire near Sergy and 
Seringes, France, on July 28, 1918, he selected a 
squad of men and rushed a machine-gun that had 
been harassing his company with its fire. He 
reached and captured the gun and killed the crew. 
Home address, Martin Shanahan, 62J^ Thirty- 
first Street, Milwaukee, Wis. 

SHANE, WILLIAM Corporal 

Company I, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Le Chene Tondu, France. 
October 1, 1918. Seeing the commanding oflBcer of 
an adjacent unit fall from a wound, Corporal Shane 
left his place of safety and made his way through 
the continuous rain of machine-gun bullets to the 
side of the wounded oflScer. After a severe struggle 
he managed to drag him to a place of safety. Home 
address, Mrs. Mary Shane, mother, 631 J^ Herron 
Avenue, Pittsburgh, ^Pa. 



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SHANKLE, VANCE Corporal 

Deceased. Company K, 118th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Martin 
Revere, France, October 17, 1918. When the ad- 
vance of his company was held up, he volunteered 
to go forward with another soldier to reduce a 
machine-gun emplacement. Advancing in front of 
our lines, these two soldiers attacked the enemy 
position, destroyed it, and captured three prisoners. 
Corporal Shankle was killed in action shortly 
afterwards. Next of kin, Brooka B. Shankle, 
brother, Kanapolis, N. C. 

SHANKLIN, ALMERON W. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 15, 
1918. Forbidding his men to leave their place of 
safety, Lieutenant Shanklin went forth, in the face 
of heavy machine-gun fire, located and sighted his 
37-mm. gun, receiving wounds which proved fatal. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Walton Shanklin, wife, Crozet, 
Va. 

SHANNON, FRED B Sergeant 

Company K, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Geneve and Fremont, 
France, October 7-20, 1918. Throughout the en- 
gagement Sergeant Shannon led his platoon with 
great bravery and distinction, participating con- 
stantly in the severe fighting of that period, despite 
a painful wound in the hand and another in the 
arm, received the first day of the engagement. He 
gave unsparingly of his strength while helping 
others in addition to his own work until his com- 
pany had been relieved. He dropped unconscious 
from exhaustion and the effects of his wounds soon 
after turning over his platoon to the second in 
command. Home address, William Shannon, 
brother, Chattanooga, Tenn. 

SHANNON, JAMES A. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Deceased. 112th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ch&tel Ch6h6ry, France, 
October 5-6, 1918. He voluntarily led an officer's 
patrol to a depth of three kilometers within the 
enemy lines. As a result of his exceptional bravery 
and skill in leading this patrol in its contact with 
the enemy, vital information was obtained at a 
critical period of the battle, to which much of the 
success of the next few days was due. The inform- 
ation thus secured was followed up by an attack 
the next morning, which this officer personally led 
and wherein he was fatally wounded. His superb 
leadership and personal courage furnished the neces- 
sary inspiration to an exhausted command. Next 
of kin, Mrs. James A. Shannon, wife. Fort Hamilton, 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

SHANTZ, JOSEPH E. . . . First Lieutenant 
131st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Consenvoye, France, October 13, 1918. 
Although seriously wounded in the head by shrap- 
nel. Lieutenant Shantz went forward to rectify the 
position of our troops, who were occupying the 
ground on which our barrage was scheduled to fall. 
Through a perilous fire, he brought the line back 
to a new position. Home address, Mrs. Joseph E. 
Shantz, wife, Tenth and Greenleaf Avenue, Wil- 
mette. III. 

SHAPIRO, ELI Corporal 

Company D, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Forges, France, September 
26, 1918. After having been severely wounded. 
Corporal Shapiro continued to lead his squad dur- 
ing the entire attack which lasted several hours, 
and he remained until his objective had been 
reached and his squad sheltered. Home address, 
Abraham Shapiro, father, 1833 South St. Louis 
Avenue, Chicago, 111. 



SHARKEY, CHARLES WESLY . . . 

Private (First Class) 

Company C, 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action during the St. 
Mihiel offensive, September 12, 1918. After being 
shot in the right arm, Private Sharkey continued 
to advance; and, by the effective use of his pistol 
with his left hand, alone captured 20 Germans and 
two machine-guns. Home address, Mrs. Charles 
Sharkey, wife, 1301 Soruce Avenue, Cleveland, 
Ohio. 

SHARP, JAMES H. . . Second Lieutenant 
23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Etienne-4-Arnes, France, October 
3-9,1918. Lieutenant Sharp volunteered and made 
several reconnaissances through heavy machine- 
gun and artillery fire. When the flank of his or- 
ganization was dangerously exposed. Lieutenant 
Sharp volunteered to get assistance. He brought 
up several companies, thus saving the flank from 
annihilation. He carried several important mes- 
sages through extremely heavy machine-gun and 
artillery fire. Home address, F. H. Sharp, father, 
421 Ninth Street South, Moorhead, Minn. 

SHARP, ROBERT E. . . Second Lieutenant 
117th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Estrees, France, October 6-7, 1918. 
Acting as battalion gas officer. Lieutenant Sharp 
volunteered to carry an important message to one 
of the companies after three runners had been 
killed in attempting to do so. He succeeded in 
making the trip through heavy shell and machine- 
gun fire and returning safely. Next morning upon 
his own request, he was permitted to join one of the 
attacking companies and was severely wounded 
while leading a platoon to its objective. Home 
address, Mrs. Martha Sharp, mother, Chattan- 
ooga, Tenn. 

SHARP, THOMAS V Private 

Deceased. Company F, 6th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Regni6- 
ville, France, September 12, 1918. Having 
located an enemy machine-gun nest. Private 
Sharp, accompanied by another soldier, was ad- 
vancing on the nest under fire when the German 
gunners threw up theirhandsandyelled,"Kamerad." 
They continued toward the nest and when they 
were within 15 yards of the position the enemy 
again opened fire, killing Private Sharp's companion, 
thereupon Private Sharp dashed straight at the 
enemy emplacement, shooting one gunner, bayo- 
neting two others and capturing four, together with 
three machine-guns. Next of kin, Mrs. Belle Sharp, 
mother, Wichita, Kan. 

SHARRAR, OLIVER Corporal 

Company M, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Cornay, France, October 9-10, 
1918. After fighting for six hours. Corporal 
Sharrar volunteered to accompany 15 other 
soldiers and an officer on a night patrol of Cornay, 
which was held by many enemy machine-gun posts. 
The party worked from 11 o'clock at night until 
next morning at clearing buildings and dugouts of 
the enemy, capturing 65 prisoners and two macliine 
guns. With six others, Corporal Sharrar volun- 
teered and entered a dugout where 23 prisoners 
were captured. He was wounded while leaving the 
town, but he refused to go to the aid station until 
the prisoners had been delivered at brigade head- 
quarters. Home address, Mrs. Lucinda Sharrar, 
mother, Fertigo, Venango County, Pa. 

SHARTLE, ALBERT J. . . First Lieutenant 
315th Machine Gun Battalion. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Bethincourt, 
France. September 26, 1918. Lieutenant Shartle 
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duty when he rallied a platoon of infantry held up 
by intense fire from a machine-gun directly to the 
front. This oflBcer led the platoon against the hos- 
tile strong point, captured it, and fell severely 
wounded. Home address, A. B. Shartle, father, 
1114 South Forty-seventh Street, Philadelphia, 
Pa. 

8HASKAN, SAMUEL Private 

Headquarters Company, 128th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
France, August 28, 1918. Going out from the front 
line through barbed-wire entanglements, under 
heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Private 
8haskan brought back to safety a wounded soldier. 
Home address, Abraham Shaskan, brother, 71 West 
Twenty-third Street, New York City. 

SHAW, CHARLES A. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Company E, 353d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action during the offen- 
aive against "the St. Mihiel salient, France, Sep- 
tember 11-13, 1918. He personally led his platoon 
under heavy machine-gun fire into the undamaged 
enemy wire, so inspiring his platoon that, regard- 
less of heavy losses, the machine-gun nest was 
neutralized. He was killed one minute after his 
platoon had accomplished its mission. Next of 
kin, W. A. Shaw, brother, Weatherby, Mo. 

SHEA. RICHARD O'B . . Assistant Surgeon 
U. S. N. attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
At Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, he 
displayed extraordinary heroism treating the 
wounded while under heavy bombardment. He 
Bhowed utter disregard of his personal safety in 
order to succor others. Home address, P. J. Shea, 
father, 26 Noyes Avenue, Westerly, R. I. 

SHEA, WILLIAM A Sergeant 

Machine Gun Company, 39th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cuisy, France, 
September 26, 1918. Although painfully wounded 
by machine-gun fire. Sergeant Shea placed himself 
in an exposed position between two machine-guns, 
and by the use of his glasses directed the fire of a 
heavy machine-gun barrage on the ememy. He 
remained in this exposed position for two hours, 
and his were the only guns which remained in ac- 
tion under the sweeping fire of the enemy. Home 
address, Matilda Shea, mother, 1483 Catherine 
Street, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. 

SHEAFF, DONALD R Corporal 

Company G, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, in de- 
livering messages, he voluntarily chose the rnost 
direct route, although it was through a machine- 
gun barrage, to deliver information which prevented 
the bombardment of positions that had just been 
occupied. He took the path of danger to save his 
comrades. Home address, Mrs. Wade McDougal, 
friend. South University, Denver, Colo. 

SHEARER, MAURICE E Major 

5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Belleau, France, 
June 25, 1918. He displayed conspicuous courage, 
going forward at the head of his command during 
the attack. Personally going along the front line, 
after the objective had been reached, he encour- 
aged his men and directed the repulse of a counter- 
attack by the enemy. During the encounter his 
battalion took over 200 prisoners and 19 machme 
guns. Home address, S. H. Shearer, father, 6167 
Cornell Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. 

SHECKART, GROVER C. . . . Sergeant 

316th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 

action near Montfauoon, France, September 29, 

1918. After his commanding oflBoer had been 



wounded and taken from the field. Sergeant 
Sheckart reorganized two platoons of his company 
and led them into a thick woods against strong 
machine-gun nests. He advanced alone against 
a machine-gun crew, killed the officer in charge, and 
took four prisoners. He continued to lead his men 
during the advance of that day, in spite of a wound 
in the foot, which caused his evacuation in the 
evening. Home address, Mrs. Mayme Sheckart, 
wife, 137 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pa. 

SHEDLEWSKI, JOHN F. , Private (First Class) 
Company A, 107th Ammunition Train. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north 
of Soissons, France, September 4, 1918. During 
a heavy enemy bombardment a shell burst near two 
ammunition trucks that were being unloaded at a 
dump, blowing up one truck and setting fire to the 
other. Disregarding the warnings of bystanders, 
Private Shedlewski rushed forward and assisted 
in throwing the burning cushions and cover off the 
truck and backing it to a place of safety. His con- 
spicuous bravery was the means of saving a large 
quantity of ammuniton. Home address, Mrs. 
JuUa Brizki, mother, Menasha, Wis. 

SHEERAN, JAMES J. . . . First Lieutenant 
23d Infantry. After being severely wounded, 
near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he 
displayed remarkable fortitude and exemplary 
poise by continuing to direct the operation of his 
platoon under violent machine-gun fire. Home 
address, Mrs. K. E. Sheeran, 7130 Carpenter 
Street, Chicago, 111. 

SHEFRIN, WILLIAM Cook 

Deceased. Company C, 306th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Ravine de 
L'Homme Mort near Vauxcere, between the Vesle 
and Aisne Rivers, September 5, 1918. After both 
of his feet had been blown off by a bursting shell 
Cook Shefrin, although rnortally wounded, cooly 
directed the work of rescuing and caring for other 
wounded men of the kitchen detachment who 
had been wounded when his transport was struck. 
Next of kin, Naton Shefrin, father, 210 Seven- 
teenth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

SHELBY, RICHARD D. . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, 139th Aero Squadron. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
October 10, 1918. Lieutenant Shelby encountered 
six enemy planes at a very low altitude strafing our 
trenches. He immediately attacked and dispersed 
the enemy planes and by skillful maneuvering 
brought one of the planes down just behind his own 
Unes. Home address, W. A. Shelby, father, Rose- 
dale, Miss. 

SHELDON, RAYMOND .... Colonel 
307th Infantry. For repeated acts of extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, 
October 15, 1918, and near Oches and Raucourt, 
France, November 4-6, 1918. In the attack on 
Grand-Pr6, October 15, he displayed gallant con- 
duct in going forward under heavy artillery and 
machine-gun fire and taking personal command 
of the leading battalion of his regiment by his pres- 
ence inspiring his men and facilitating the capture 
of this town. During the advance on Oches, 
November 4, when his leading units were held up 
by machine-gun fire, he went forward to the skir- 
mish line in order to estimate the strength of the 
enemy's position. The location by him of certain 
enemy machine-guns resulted in their destruction 
by our artillery. During the advance on the Meuse, 
November 4-6, he was constantly with the ad- 
vanced elements of his regiment. Home address, 
Mrs. George W. Sheldon, 113 Woodland Avenue, 
Summit, N. J. 



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SHELLY, HARRY Private 

Company A, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 
1918. With an Australian soldier, Private Shelly 
went out and silenced an enemy sniping post and 
brought back eight prisoners. Home address. Mrs. 
H. A. Shelly, mother, 339 North Menard Avenue, 
Chicago, 111. 

SHELOR, CHARLES A. . Second Lieutenant 
127th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the Bois de Bantheville, France, October 
15, 1918. Under heavy fire. Lieutenant Shelor 
made a reconnaissance of woods infested by enemy 
machine-guns and snipers, locating another bat- 
talion of his regiment, from which his own had be- 
come separated, and securing information which 
made it possible to continue the attack next day. 
Home address, Mrs. J. J. Shelor, mother, 511 
Luck Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 

SHELTON, CLYDE Sergeant 

Company L, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mazinghien, France, Oc- 
tober 19, 1918. Sergeant Shelton who was in com- 
mand of a platoon, was ordered to post an auto- 
matic rifle so as to protect the right flank of his 
battalion, and in order to do this, it was necessary 
to advance his line beyond a hedge and wire fence. 
Halting his platoon, he went forward himself, and, 
under heavy fire in clear view of the enemy, he 
cut an opening in the barrier. His courageous act 
permitted a patrol to pass through, and the hne was 
subsequently established with a minimum of cas- 
ualties. Home address, William Shelton, father, 
R. F. D. 2, Mount Airy, N. C. 

SHELTON, FRANCIS R. . . First Lieutenant 
7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Fossoy, France, July 1, 1918. Although 
wounded in the side by shrapnel and suffering great 
pain. Lieutenant Shelton remained in command of 
his company for 48 hours, successfully repelling 
the offensive launched by the enemy. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Janet Shelton, mother, Grayville, 111. 

SHENKEL, JOHN H. . . . First Lieutenant 
111th Infantry. Lieutenant Shenkel displayed 
marked bravery when, with a number of others, he 
volunteered to assist the French in retaking Hill 
204. Finding himself with but seven men, com- 
pletely surrounded by the enemy, he led his de- 
tachment in fighting their way out with rifle butts 
and bayonets, himself killing a German officer 
with his pistol. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth C. 
Shenkel, mother, 900 Grandview Avenue, Pitts- 
burgh, Pa. 

SHEPARD, ERWIN E. . Private (First Class) 
Company C, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, 
October 9, 1918. CrawUng forward under heavy 
machine-gun fire. Private Shepard assisted in bring- 
ing a wounded comrade to safety. Home address, 
Mrs. Lillian Shepard, mother, 16 Crown Street, 
Waterbury, Conn. 

SHEPHERD, GRANT Captain 

23rd Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
in action at Soissons and Ch4teau-Thierry, 
France, June and July, 1918. After being so 
seriously gassed as to be rendered temporarily 
8o blind that he had to be led by hand 
through the trenches, he refused to be evacuated, 
nevertheless visiting all portions of his trenches to 
encourage his troops to hold at a most critical stage 
in the operations. Commanding his company in 
the Soissons-Rheims offensive, he advanced over 
the top in front of his company, personally engaging 
machine-gun nests with his men, until he was so 
severely wounded by the explosion of a shell as to 



render him a cripple for the rest of his life. Home 
address, Mrs. E. N. Shepherd, 1917 KaloramaRoad, 
Washington, D. C. 

SHEPHERD, LEMUEL C. . . First Lieutenant 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. On June 3, 1918, near 
the Lucy-Torcy Roads, he declined medical treat- 
ment after being wounded and continued courage- 
ously to lead his men. Home address, Dr. L. C. 
Shepherd, father, 803 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, Va. 

SHEPHERD, MARION H. . . . Captain 
371st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Ripont, France, September 29-30, 
1918. Captain Shepherd was wounded twice but 
each time he refused to be evacuated after re- 
ceiving first-aid treatment, holding his shattered 
command in position under heavy shell fire for six 
days. Home address, Mrs. Jane Shepherd, mother, 
Parrett, Ky. 

SHEPHERD, ROYAL H. C. . . . Private 
Company D, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Tigny, 
France, July 19, 1918. He entered the action with 
badly burned foot, which fact he concealed from 
his officers Shot through the shoulder early in the 
advance and unable to hold his position in the fir- 
ing line, he carried wounded men to shelter for six 
hours, all of the time under heavy fire of the enemy 
and yielded to treatment himself only when he had 
become exhausted from the effects of his injury. 
Home address, John S. Shepherd, father, R. F. 
D. 1, Houston, Texas. 

SHERET. JAMES A Sergeant 

Decea.sed. Company F, 108th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918. During the opera- 
tions against the Hindenburg line on September 
29, this soldier displayed exceptional bravery in 
several single-handed attacks on enemy positions. 
After rushing two hostile posts and killing the occu- 
pants with his revolver. Sergeant Sheret attacked 
four of the enemy in a machine-gun position, kil- 
ling one of them before he was himself surrounded 
and killed by the other three. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Anna Sheret, mother, 28 West Park Street, Albion, 
N. Y. 

SHERIDAN, CHARLES L. . . . Captain 
Company A, 163d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action on Hill No. 230, near Cierges, 
France, July 31 and August 1, 1918. He demon- 
strated notable courage and leadership by taking 
command of the remnants of two companies and 
leading them up the hill and into the woods ag.sinst 
violent fire from the enemy. His grit and leader- 
ship inspired his men to force the enemy back. 
He personally shot and killed three of the enemy 
and under his direction six machines were put out 
of action and the hill captured. Home address, 
A. H. Sheridan, father, Bozeman, Mont. 

SHERIDAN, RICHARD B. . First Lieutenan t 
Deceased. 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, 
August 23, 1918. While leading his platoon in at- 
tack. Lieutenant Sheridan had one of hi.s legs badly 
shattered by shell fire. Refusing evacuation, he 
remained to direct the movements of his men until 
he died. Next of kin, Mrs. Isabella Sheridan, 
mother, 1875 Cropsey Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

SHERMAN, STEPHEN G . . . Sergeant 
Deceased. 20th Company, 5th Regiment, U. 
S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, 
France, June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof 
of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as 



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an example to hitherto untried troops. Next of 
kin, George C. Sherman, father, 1811 Colfax Avenue, 
South MinneapoUa, Minn. 

SHETHAR, SAMUEL Captain 

369th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the Champagne Sector, France, September 
26-October 1, 1918. Acting as operations officer, 
Captain Shethar on several occasions voluntarily 
collected small units which had become separated 
from their organizations, organized them, and led 
them to their positions through intense machine- 
gun and shell fire. At another time he spent sev- 
eral hours searching for a wounded battalion com- 
mander until he found him and carried him through 
heavy fire to the rear. Home address, Mrs. Samuel 
Shethar, wife. New York City. 

SHIMANOWICH, ALEX .... Private 
Company L, 23d Infantry. He displayed daring 
bravery by creeping forward alone, attacking 
without assistance and putting out of operation an 
enemy machine-gun detachment which was hold- 
ing up the advance of his platoon. The machine 
gun was captured and its crew killed or made pris- 
oners as a result of his heroic and successful attack. 
Home address, Alex Dybreck, friend, 64 Belmont 
Avenue, Newark, N. J. 

SHIMAMOWSKI, ALFRED . . . Private 
Company G, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 
18, 1918. With Jerome Buschman, sergeant, John 
Rockwell, private; William F. Rockwell, private, 
and Watzlaw Viniarsky, private, all of the same 
company. Private Shimamowski, distinguished 
himself by attacking a party of more than 60 Ger- 
mans and, in an intense and desperate hand-to- 
hand fight, succeeded in killing 22 men and cap- 
turing 49 men and five machine-guns. 

SHIMEL, FIRM T. . . Sergeant (First Class) 
Company B, 316th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Epinonville, 
France, October 1-2, 1918. Sergeant Shimel was in 
charge of a party of men stringing wire when an 
enemy sniper was firing at them. Sending his men 
to cover, he advanced alone, located the sniper, and 
killed him. Next day while he and his party were 
repairing breaks in the Une under shell fire, a shell 
burst a few feet away. His coolness and courage 
under fire inspired his men to continue their work 
and prevented communication being interrupted. 
Home address, Mrs. B. E. Shimel, mother. New 
Kensington, Pa. 

SHIMMEALL, RALPH M. . . . Sergeant 
Company M, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bantheville, France, Novem- 
ber 1-2, 1918. Sergeant Shimmeall, although 
wounded twice, continued in action for two days 
without reporting for medical aid. He estabUshed 
and maintained Uaison during these two days in a 
very efficient manner. Home address, Floyd 
Shimmeall, father. General Delivery, Norton, Kan. 

SHINN, LEON P First Lieutenant 

356th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Flirey, France, September 12, 1918. 
Home address, Mrs. L. P. Shinn, wife, 293 Hudson 
Avenue, Newark, Ohio. 

SHIPMAN, STEPHEN V Corporal 

Company C, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the woods north of Cierges, 
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, August 1, 
1918. After his company had entered the woods 
north of Cierges he and another soldier maneuvered 
around a machine-gun which was causing many 
casualties in the company and reached a shell hole. 



after crossing an open space that was swept by 
hostile fire. From here they killed the crew of the 
machine-gun, captured the gun, and turned it on 
the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Ellen M. Ship- 
man, mother, R. F. D. 1, Bangor, Mich. 

SHIPMAN, STEPHEN V Private 

Company C, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the woods north of Cierges, 
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 
1918. After one man had been killed and two others 
wounded in attempting to render first aid to a Ueu- 
tenant who lay mortally wounded in an area that 
was subjected to fire from enemy machine-guns 
and snipers, he successfully reached the lieutenant 
and gave him first aid, risking his own life in doing 
so. Home address, Mrs. Louise Shipman, mother, 
60 Safirk Place. Buffalo, N. Y. 

SHIPP, SEVERELY A Lieutenant 

328th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cornay, France, October 9-10, 1918. 
After successfully driving off the enemy his attacking 
force was counterattacked and surrounded. The 
officers in charge decided to surrender to the 
greatly superior numbers, but Lieutenant Shipp, 
refusing to do so, made his way to our Unes through 
deadly enemy fire, although severely wounded 
while doing so. Home address, Mrs. M. R. Shipp, 
Thirteenth Avenue, Cordele, Ga. 

SHIRLEY, WALTER L. . . First Lieutenant 
126th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bois de Bantheville, France, October 
18th, 1918. Going forward to the outpost line on a 
reconnaissiance mission, he was wounded, but, 
upon receiving first-aid treatment, returned to his 
position within 30 yards of the enemy, and, although 
under heavy fire, continued his observations until 
he had obtained the desired information. Home 
address, Mrs. Mary J. Shirley, mother, Quincy, 
Mich. 

SHIVELY, GEORGE J. . Private (First Class) 
U. S. Ambulance Service. During the fighting 
near Soissons, France, July 21st, 1918, drove his 
ambulance through shell fire and continued on 
after his car was badly shattered until he had de- 
livered his patients to a dressing station, when he 
fainted from serious wounds in his left arm and both 
legs, existence of which he had denied when the 
ambulance was hit. Home address, Mrs. B. F. 
Shively, mother, 20 South Pickering Street, 
Brookville, Pa. 

SHIVELY, HARVEY H Private 

2d BattaUon, Intelligence Section, 120th In- 
fantry. For repeated acts of extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near BeUicourt, France, September 
29, 1918, and near Becquigny, France, October 9, 
1918. Near BelUcourt Private Shively, with an 
Australian soldier, captured 42 of the enemy, in- 
cluding two officers. On October 9, near Becquigny, 
he accompanied another soldier in penetrating the 
enemy's outpost line and capturing two enemy 
machine-gunners, putting the gun out of action. 
Home address, Mrs. Martha Shively, mother, 
Spray, N. C. 

SHOEMAKER, LONNIE O. . . . Corporal 
Deceased. Company L, 142d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 8, 1918. Although he was severely 
gassed, Corpoal Shoemaker continued in the attack 
until his company had reached its objective and 
organized the new position, when he was ordered 
to the rear. The exposure to which he voluntarily 
submitted resulted in his death. Next of kin, E. J. 
Shoemaker, brother, Kirkland, Tex. 



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SHOENER, WILLIAM M. . . . . . Cook 

Battery F, 76th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
France, July 14-15, 1918. Leaving his own work, 
Cook Shoener went to the assistance of the wounded 
remaining in the field throughout the entire night 
giving first aid and carrying wounded comrades to 
places of safety. Home address, Mrs. Emme Shoe- 
ner, mother, Orwigaburg, Pa. 

SHOLETTE, EDGAR M Sergeant 

Company D, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. He went out into the open field under 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire and succeeded in 
carrying back to our Unes a wounded soldier. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary Sholette, mother, 42 
David Street, Ogdensburg, N.Y. 

SHOMAN, MAURICE Private 

Company D, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 27, 
1918. After killing many of the enemy. Private 
Shoman was left alone in a shell hole with no more 
ammunition. Finding himself surrounded by a sud- 
den counterattack of the enemy, he grabbed a light 
machine-gun and held off the enemy until he was 
rescued by his comrades. The fire from his gun was 
decidedly instrumental in overcoming the counter- 
attack. Home address, Mrs. Edith Shoman, 
mother, 1 Main Street, Plymouth, Mass. 

SHORE, LAUREL Corporal 

Company I, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in connection with military operations 
against an armed enemy of the United States at 
Ivory, France, October 4, 1918. Home address, 
William Shore, uncle, Evart, Mich. 

SHORT, ABE Sergeant 

Deceased. Company H, 38th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant Short courage- 
ously led his platoon through a terrific barrage and 
silenced a machine-gun position which was en- 
filading the attacking Une. This soldier was killed 
later in this action. Next of kin, M. J. Short, 
father, Aurora, Ark. 

SHORT, GILBERT D Private 

Company F, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, France, 
October 19, 1918. When the position of his com- 
pany had become untenable because of enemy 
machine-gun and artillery fire. Private Short, with 
another soldier, the sole survivors of a Lewis 
machine-gun team, covered the retreat of their 
company. Clinging to their advanced post through- 
out the day, they took up the advance with the 
company at dusk that evening. Home address, 
Mrs. Nora Mae Short, wife, Jackson, Tenn. 

SHOULTS, EDGAR Corporal 

Company B, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Remonville, France, No- 
vember 1, 1918. In command of a combat group, 
Corporal Shoults led his men in a bayonet charge on 
an enemy stronghold, capturing many machine- 
guns and killing or capturing the entire crews of the 
guns. Home address. Dr. Promanda Shoults, 
father, St. Mary, Mo. 

SHOWERS, WILLIAM L Private 

Company M, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 4-6, 1918. Private Showers, a 
runner, displayed exceptional courage in carrying 
messages for three days under shell and machine- 
gun fire. Home address, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Showers, 
father and mother. Fort Branch, Ind. 



SHRADER, EDGAR A Private 

2d Field Battalion, Signal Corps. Attached to 
headquarters of the lat Division as dispatch rider 
during the operations at Berzy-le-Sec, France, 
July 18-21, 1918, he courageously and unhesitat- 
ingly passed through areas under steady artillery 
bombardment to carry messages whose delivery 
was of vital necessity to the success of the attack. 
Home address, Mrs. Julia A. Graham, mother, 
Baconville. Ga. 

SHROY, DANIEL C Private 

Headquarters Company, 10th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Courboin, 
France, July 15, 1918. Private Shroy repeatedly 
volunteered and carried messages over areas heav- 
ily bombarded with gas and high-explosive shells, 
until he was gassed and forced to go to an aid sta- 
tion. Home address, Mrs. Carrie Catherine Shroy, 
mother, 128 Anna Street, Middletown, Pa. 

SHUEY, PERRY R Sergeant 

Company B, Machine-Gun Battalion. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Fleville, France, 
October 5, 1918. After his platoon commander 
had been killed and the organization had suffered 
50 per cent casualties, he reorganized the platoon 
by gathering stray squads from both flanks and the 
front. This work completed, he led the platoon 
forward, imder intense artillery and machine-gun 
fire, to positions in advance of the infantry, to 
withstand a counterattack. He displayed absolute 
fearlessness under heavy fire, inspiring the men 
with him by his example of heroism. Home address, 
Mrs. Blanche Shuey, Lebanon Pa. 

SHUGG, WILLIAM R Private 

Company G, 102d Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918. After the commander 
of the infantry platoon to which he was attached aa 
a visual signalman had been killed he took command 
of the platoon and exhibited remarkable gallantry 
and leadership in leading it into effective combat. 
Home address, Calvin F. Shugg, father, 79 Home 
Avenue, Rutherford, N. J. 

SHULL, LAURENS C. . . Second Lieutenant 
26th Infantry. Near Soissons, France, July 19, 
1918, he led his platoon with briUiant courage in 
two attacks and was badly wounded in the third 
when, with equal vigor, he advanced against a 
machine-gun nest. Next of kin, D. C. Shull, 
father, 1112 Pierce Street, Sioux City, la. 

SHUMAN, GEORGE A. . Second Lieutenant 
360th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Fey-en-Haye, France, September 15, 
1918. This officer saved the Uves of wounded men 
in his command by going into No Man's Land 
under severe shell fire in plain view of the enemy, 
giving them first-aid treatment and assisting them 
back to shelter. Home address, B. L. Shuman, 
Rugby, N. D. 

SHUMATE, CARSON L Private 

Company I, 28th Infantry. He was a member 
of a patrol consisting of an officer and four men 
who, with great daring, entered a dangerous por- 
tion of the enemy trenches where they surrounded 
a party of nearly double their own strength, cap- 
tured a greater number then themselves, drove off 
an enemy rescuing party, and made their way 
back to our lines with four prisoners, from whom 
valuable information was taken. Home address, 
H. H. Shumate, father. Bluefield, W.Va. 

SHUMATE, J. W. . . . Private (First Class) 

Deceased. 23rd Infantry. For extraordinary 

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June 6, 1918. After his platoon had been with- 
drawn he continued forward to his objective and re- 
mained throughout the night under heavy fire in the 
hope of keeping the ground gained until reinforce- 
ments came up, and was later killed in action on 
June 14. Next of kin, John W. Shumate, father, 
Charlestown, W. Va. 

SHUPP, ROY F First Lieutenant 

_ 4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Gland, France, July 21, 1918. After cros- 
sing the Marne with the leading platoon of his com- 
pany, Lieutenant Shupp, with two companions, 
made a surprise attack on an enemy machine-gun 
emplacement and succeeded in taking one gun and 
eight prisoners. Home address, Frank D. Shupp, 
father, Broadheadsville, Monroe County, Pa. 

SIBOLD, GEORGE G Sergeant 

Machine-Gun Company, 116th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Con- 
senvoye, France, October 19, 1918. After his pla- 
toon commander had become a casualty, and while 
he was suffering from gas poisoning, Sergeant 
Sibold led his platoon forward and reported to his 
company commander, after which he fell from ex- 
haustion. Home address, Mrs. George G. Sibold, 
Sixth Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, Va. 

SIEBERT, CLARENCE Private 

_ 23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Landres-St. Georges, France, November 
2, 1918. Although severely wounded. Private 
Siebert remained in the action during the offensive 
operations west of the Meuse, and, after the ser- 
geant in charge had been removed. Private Siebert 
took over his duties as commander of the bat- 
talion runners, faithfully performing the task 
despite his pain from the wounds. Home address, 
Mrs. J. C. Knebel, Tono, Wash. 

SIEBERT, ERNEST T Corporal 

103d Ambulance Company, lOlst Sanitary Train. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Trugny, 
France, July 23, 1918. He voluntarily rescued a 
wounded soldier who was lying on a shell-swept 
road, by carrying him 300 yards on his back. Al- 
though wounded in the shoulder by a shell frag- 
ment, he courageously stuck to his task until it was 
Buccessfully accomplished. His courageous act 
was an inspiration to his men. Home address, 
Mrs. Margaret W. Siebert, mother, 302 Langley 
Road, Newton Centre, Mass. 

SIEBERT, WALTER Sergeant 

Company F, 27th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes. France, October 16, 
1918. Locating an enemy machine-gun nest. Pri- 
vate Siebert advanced on it alone and, by accurate 
fire from his automatic rifle, killed or wounded the 
members of the crew, thereby saving his company 
heavy casualties. Home address, Mrs. Bertha 
Siebert, mother. White Lake, Wis. 

SIEG, ROBERT E Private 

Company F, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont., 
France, October 3-5, 1918. Private Sieg unhesitat- 
ingly went through the heaviest machine-gun and 
artillery fire dressing and carrying wounded. Dis- 
regarding his own safety, he refused to take rest or 
food while there were wounded needing attention. 
Home address, Madge Brown, mother, Postoffice 
Box 142, Hooper, Neb. 

SIELSKY, LOUIS Corporal 

Company C, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 



17-21, 1918. Leading a daylight patrol across an 
exposed hillside through terrific artillery and mach- 
ine-gun fire to locate enemy machine-guns. Cor- 
poral Sielsky secured valuable information and 
carried it back to the battalion commander. 
While leading a similar daylight patrol four days 
later, he was seriously wounded in two places by 
machine-gun fire, after displaying inspiring bravery 
and devotion to duty. Home address, L. Sielsky, 
brother, 466 Cleveland Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

SIEMERING, WILLIAM H 

Private (First Class) 

Company G, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, Oc- 
tober 8, 1918. Although one of his hands was dis- 
abled, Private Siemering left a sheltered position 
against the advice of his companions, and went 
through heavy shell and machine-gun fire to the 
aid of a wounded comrade, bringing the latter to 
a place of safety. Home address, Mrs. Agnea 
Bauman, Sister, Le Suer, Minn. 

SIERS, FRANK Private 

Company M, 2.3d Infantry. Near Chateau 
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, after being wounded 
in the arm and back, he continued his duties of 
bearing messages and collecting information, and 
was severely wounded while attempting to estab- 
lish liaison with a neighboring company. Home 
address, Jules Siers, father, Nebo, W.Va. 

SIGG, CHARLES F. . . . First Sergeant 
Company A, 2d Ammunition Train. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Mont Blanc, 
France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant Sigg was in 
charge of a convoy of trucks, loaded with artillery 
ammunition, of which our batteries were in urgent 
need. The site selected for the dump was under 
very heavy shell fire, but Sergeant Sigg, drawing 
his convoy up in sections directed the unloading 
throughout the rain of shells, which were exploding 
on all sides of his machines. Home address, Mrs. 
Bertha Baltas, sister, PostoflBce box 316, West 
Park, Ohio. 

SIGNOR. HENRY L. . . Private (First Class) 
U. S. Ambulance Service, S. S. U. No. 647. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Sommeranoe, 
France, October 11, 1918. Following the advance 
of the Infantry, Private Signor caused his car to 
be Ufted across a mine crater by some infantry- 
men, and proceeding for three kilometers down a 
road heavily bombarded with gas and high- 
explosive shells he evacuated wounded from a 
culvert only 400 yards from enemy outposts. On 
the return trip his car was struck by splinters from 
an exploding shell which pierced the clot'iing of 
his aide and caused fresh wounds to one of his pa- 
tients. After transferring his wounded across the 
crater to another car, he succeeded in driving it 
over a road almost destroyed by shell fire to a newly 
established dressing station in Sommerance. He 
continued to operate his car for 12 hours until he 
was reheved, having at all times displayed unhes- 
itating courage and devotion to duty. Home ad- 
dress, John L. Signor, father, 15 Lagrange Street, 
Worcester, Mass. 

SIKIVICA, PIT Private 

Company D, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
during an attack made by his platoon on an enemy 
machine-gun nest, two automatic rifles were des- 
troyed in his hands. Private Sikivica fell back to 
the supporting company, borrowed an automatic 
rifle, and killed two of the enemy machine-gunners. 
Home address, Mrs. Margaret Sikivica, mother, 
Budapest, Hungary. 



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SILL, FREDERICK De V. . First Lieutenant 
105th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Panchaux and Geneve, France, October 
8, 1918. Lieutenant Sill performed the difficult 
task ot laying the tape for the junnping-off line and 
also for the support line on the night preceding the 
attack of October 8. Despite the fact that one 
battalion bad changed its line on the 7th and that 
he had to face a continuous fire of artillery, trench 
mortars, and machine-guns, he performed a mission 
which would have been extremely difficult even 
under normal conditions. While returning to head- 
quarters. Lieutenant Sill carried his wounded or- 
derly through a heavy barrage of machine-gun 
and artillery fire until assistance could be procured. 
Home address. Rev. F. S. Sill, D. D., Cohoes. N.Y. 

SILLOWAY, RALPH . . Private (First Class) 

Battery C, 124th Field Artillery. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Romangne, 
France, November 1-3, 1918. During heavy 
enemy shell fire, when the other members of his 
eection were all wounded or engaged in first-aid 
work. Private Sil'oway alone servei' his piece and 
kept it firing. Two days later, when the chief of 
his section was wounded. Private Sdloway took 
command of the section and followed the barrage. 
Home address, P. M. Silloway, father, 694 Tren- 
donia Street, Peoria, 111. 



SILVER, HARRY S. . . . First Lieutenant 
28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Exermont, Frnace, October 11, 1918. 
Lieutenant Silver led a patiol into the woods under 
a severe artillery and machine-gun tire to establish 
liaison with the umts on the left flank. He contin- 
ued on his mission after three-fourths of his patrol 
had been killed or wounded and succeeded in bring- 
ing valuable information to his battaUon com- 
mander. Home address, Mrs. H. G. Turner, 
sister, Raleigh, N. C. 



SILVER, TOM Corporal 

Company H, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fontaines, France, Novem- 
ber 6, 1918. Corporal Silver single handed cap- 
tured and destroyed a machine gun which was oper- 
ating on the flank of his company, making progress 
possible. Home address, Jesse Silver, brother, 
R. F. D. 1, Comer, Ga. 

SILVERBERG, MORRIS .... Private 
Company G, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Private Silverberg, a stretcher 
bearer displayed extreme courage by repeatedly 
leaving; shelter and advancing over an area swept 
by machine-gun and shell fire to rescue wounded 
comrades. Hearing that his company commander 
had been wounded, he voluntarily went forward 
alone, and upon finding that his officer had been 
killed brought back his body. Home address, 
Mrs. Anna Silverberg, mother, 809 East Ninety- 
ninth Street, New York City. 



submitting to treatment for his wounds. Home 
address, Mrs. Bessie Silverman, mother, Chelsea, 
Mass. 



SILVERTHORN, MERWIN H. . . . 

Second Lieutenant 

5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
4, 1918. Lieutenant Silverthorn carried an import- 
ant message to his battalion commander and re- 
turned with instructions at a critical time through 
heavy machine-gun and shell fire. Home address, 
Ashel C. Silverthorn, father, 3434 Bollington 
Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn. 

SI MAS. MANUEL Private 

Company C, 3fi4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near EcUsfontaine, France, 
September 28, 1918. After being wounded by a 
machine-gun bullet, early in the afternoon, he re- 
mained in action and without making his wound 
known, willingly offered and held a very dangerous 
outpost until late the next morning, when he was 
ordered to the hospital. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary Simas, mother, Pigo, Azores Island, Portugal. 



SIMMERS, LEROY Private 

116th Ambulance Company, 104th Sanitary 
Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Haumont, France, October 11, 1918. Private 
Simmers, a stretcher bearer, gave proof of great 
courage and unhesitating devotion to duty under 
heavy shell fire by assisting three wounded soldiers 
to a place of safety, he himself being wounded 
while so doing After receiving first aid he returned 
to the shell-swept area and continued in the work 
of rescuing the wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
Levi Simmers, mother. Port Deposit, Md. 

SIMMONS, SAMUEL SLOKOM . . Private 
78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont, 
France, October 3, 1918. With two other soldiers 
Private Simmons volunteered and attacked a ma- 
chine-gun next in advance of his front line, kilUng 
the entire crew. Later, with another soldier, he 
went into an enemy dugout and captured 40 
prisoners. He also carried three messages through 
the enemy barrage. Home address, George Sim- 
mons, father, 410 East Ross Street, Lancaster, Pa. 

SIMON, FRANK J Sergeant 

Deceased. 76th Company, 6th Regiment. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Georges, 
France, November 1, 1918. Advancing with two 
other men alongside of a tank, in front of his com- 
pany. Sergeant Simon encountered terrific enemy 
fire. After cutting their way through the wire the 
men in the tank and the men following Sergeant 
Simon were killed and he was wounded. Un- 
daunted by his wound, he continued on alone, en- 
countering and capturing six of the crew of the 
enemy machine-gun in a dugout. Next of kin, Mar- 
gerate Simon, mother, LaGrange, 111. 



SILVERMAN, HYMAN .... Corporal 
Company E, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 27, 
1918. When enemy shell fire had ignited an am- 
munition dump. Corporal (then private) Silver- 
man assisted in removing the ammunition from the 
blazing dump. Several of liis comrades were 
seriously wounded by exploding shells, and he him- 
self was hit in many places by hand-grenade ex- 
plosions, but he continued until the greater part of 
the explosives were moved to safety. He then as- 
sisted in removing his wounded comrades, before 



SIMON, LOUIS C, Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
147th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action in the region of Hadonville Les 
Lachausse, France, September 16, 1918. While on 
a protection patrol for American observation planes 
from the 99th Aero Squadron, Lieutenant Simon 
was fired upon by three Halberstadt biplane 
fighters. Regardless of his personal danger, he 
immediately engaged the enemy, although alone, 
drawing them down and away from the observa- 
tion planes which continued their important work 
unmolested. Lieutenant Simon continued fighting 



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the three Halberstadts fiercely in spite of the odds 
against him. He finally succeeded in getting on the 
tail of one; and, after firing a short burst at close 
range, the enemy plane fell out of control. The 
remaining two planes quickly broke off the com- 
bat and headed east with motors full on. _ For the 
following acts of extraordinary heroism in action 
near Cierges, France, September 28, 1918, Lieu- 
tenant Simon is awarded a bronze oak leaf, to be 
worn on the distinguished-service cross awarded 
him October 23, 1918. Lieutenant Simon and two 
other pilots encountered nine (type Fokker) enemy 
planes, which were protecting an observation plane 
(type Rumpler). Lieutenant Simon attacked the 
lower formation of four planes alone and drove 
them off. He next dived at the observation plane 
and sent it crashing to the ground in flames. 
Home address, Mrs. M. E. Simon, mother, Nor- 
mandie Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. 

SIMONET, ANDRE . . Marechal de logis 

French Army. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Trieres farm, France, September 30, 
1918. While on duty with the 37st Infantry as 
interpreter, Marechal de logis Simonet rendered 
exceptional service to our forces by assuming com- 
mand until the second in command could be noti- 
fied, when the adjutant and commanding oflScer of 
the battaUon to which he was attached were 
wounded. At this time he made a voluntary trip 
to the regimental post of command to report con- 
ditions to the battaUon. 



SIMONI, ARISTEO V. . . First Lieutenant 
Chaplain, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near La Chene Tondu, France, 
October 3, 1918. Upon learning that there were 
six wounded men in front of our lines, Chaplain 
Simoni asked for two volunteers and with the aid 
of these men successfully brought the wounded 
men to our own lines through a terrific machine- 
gun and grenade fire. Home address, Mrs. A. 
Simoni, mother, Rome, Italy. 

SIMPSON, ALBERT B. . . First Lieutenant 
11th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Septem- 
ber 27-28, 1918. Lieutenant Simpson, though he 
was wounded, remained with his company, and by 
skillful arrangement of his machine-gun covered a 
retirement of the infantry. Next day he was again 
wounded, and, although urged by the surgeon to go 
to the rear, this gallant ofiBcer repUed that there 
was too much work yet to be done at the front. He 
left to rejoin his command and had gone about half 
the distance when he was killed by a high-explosive 
shell. Next of kin, Robert N. Simpson, father, 
Waverly HaU, Ga. 

SIMPSON, ALFRED R Private 

Company B, 321st Machine-Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Somme- 
Py, France, October 12, 1918. While his company 
was covering with machine-gun fire a temporary 
withdrawal of the infantry, before a hostile counter- 
attack, he secured an abandoned German machine 
gun and operated it until his own company, as well 
as the infantry, had returned safely. He remained 
at his post until his ammunition was exhausted 
and was the last one to leave the position. Through 
his bravery and skill the advance of the enemy was 
checked, and our own forces were able to organize 
a fresh counter dash attack. Home address, 
Langstin F. Miller, uncle. Cedar Valley, Texas. 

SIMPSON, CHARLES E Private 

Company A, 310th Machine-Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, November 5, 1918. With two other soldiers 



Private Simpson voluntarily left a place of safety 
went forward 40 meters under machine-gun fire in 
plain view of the enemy, and rescued another 
soldier, who had been bUnded by a machine-gun 
bullet and was helplessly staggering about. Home 
address, Fred Simpson, father. Great Bend, Pa. 

SIMPSON, HARRY P Sergeant 

Battery B, 76th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near le Charmel, France, 
July 28, 1918. After his commanding officer and 
32 members of his battery had been wounded by a 
bomb from an enemy plane. Sergeant Simpson, 
himself wounded, assisted in the evacuation of the 
wounded, after which he remained until his piece 
was placed in a new position, before he retired for 
treatment. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Simpson, 
Poulan, Ga. 

SIMPSON, JOHN S Sergeant 

Deceased. Company I, 9th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the Soissons sec- 
tor, France, July 18, 1918. During the assault 
near Soissons, Sergeant Simpson, although severely 
wounded, continued in action for several hours, 
leading a group of men beyond and back of an 
enemy machine-gun emplacement in order to flank 
it and make the infantry advance at this point 
possible. He succeeded, but while engaged in this 
courageous duty he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Mary Simpson, mother. Ready, Ky. 

SIMPSON, JOSEPH M Captain 

Machine-Gun Company, 357th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Foret Ven- 
cheres, France, September 14, 1918. He took 
command of a platoon that had become separated 
from its command, reorganized it, and showed 
marked personal courage in leading it forward un- 
der heavy fire. He called for volunteers and then 
led them in an attack upon a machine-gun nest that 
had been holding up our advance. With two men, 
he charged the nest, captured the gun, and killed 
the crew. Home address, Mrs. Louise Simpson, 
wife, 614 Van Ness Street, San Antonio, Texas. 

SIMPSON, RICHARD LYLE Second Lieutenant 
Company H, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Preny, France. October 29, 
1918. In charge of a patrol, Lieutenant Simpson 
had located the exact position of the enemy and 
was withdrawing, when he discovered thatoneman 
was missing. Although wounded himself, he went 
back, finding that the man had been killed and was 
entangled in the enemy's wire. Unable to recover 
the body and being wounded the second time, he 
covered the withdrawal of his patrol and returned 
with his report. Home address, J. L. Simpson, 
father, 1227 Cypress Street, Louisville, Ky. 

SIMPSON, ROBERT A Private 

Company A, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 22, 
1918. After being wounded Private Simpson re- 
turned to the line and continued to carry messages 
with absolute disregard for his own safety until he 
was wounded the second time. Home address, 
Mrs. Jane Simpson, mother, 421 St. Vincent Street, 
Glasgow, Scotland. 

SIMPSON, ROY H Private 

Deceased. 47th Company, Fifth Regiment, 
U. S. M. C. In the attack on the Bois de Belleau, 
France, June 12, 1918, he carried a message from 
battalion to company headquarters directly across 
the face of enemy fire. Shot through the chest he 
continued running and called out, "I must deliver 
this message," struggling forward for 50 feet more 
in his heroic effort to carry out his mission before 
falling dead. Next of kin, E. Albert Simpson, 
father, 1 19 Duval Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



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SIMPSON, THOMAS G. . . Second Lieutenant 
107th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. 
He went out into the open under heavy machine- 
gun fire and succeeded in carrying back for a dis- 
tance of about 25 yards a wounded officer and a 
wounded soldier. Home address, James R. Simp- 
eon, brother, 1030 Hudson Street, Hoboken, N. J. 

SIMS, GEORGE D Private 

Deceased. Company M, 118th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montbre- 
hain, France, October 8, 1918. While assisting his 
automatic rifle squad in a most advanced position, 
Private Sims, and those about him, were seriously 
wounded by shrapnel. Realizing that his wounds 
were fatal, and that his comrades might be saved, 
he insisted that the stretcher bearers attend to the 
others. His unusual heroism was instrumental in 
the saving of the lives of his fellow soldiers, even 
at the cost of his own. Next of kin, Willie C. 
Sims, father, Sumter, S. C. 

SIMS, WILLIAM L Private 

Company A, 13th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Frapelle, France, 
August 16-18, 1918. While acting as a runner he 
showed exceptional bravery in carrying messages 
through a heavily shelled and gassed area. After 
being wounded in the hand he made 12 trips from 
Frapelle to his company headquarters at Chapelle 
St. Clair. Home address, Mrs. Francis Silvatra, 
mother. East Boston, Mass. 

SINATRA, MARION Private 

Company K, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chiteau-Thierry, France, 
June 6, 1918. Rushing through rifle and machine- 
gun fire for a distance of 75 meters, Private Sinatra 
rescued a wounded comrade; and, while carrying 
him to safety, was himself seriously wounded. He 
continued on with his comrade, however, until he 
reached cover, administering first aid to the other 
man before attending to his own wound. Home 
address, Mrs. Francis Sinatra, mother, 316 Sumner 
Street, East Boston, Mass. 

SINCLAIR, PAUL K Corporal 

Company M, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Vaux-Andigny, France, Oc- 
tober 11, 1918. When the advance was checked by 
fire from enemy machine-guns and snipers in a 
sunken trench. Corporal Sinclair,crawUng and jump- 
ing from one shell hole to another, under heavy 
machine-gun and artillery fire, opened fire with his 
automatic rifle and silenced both the machine-gun 
post and the snipers. Home address, J. D. Sinclair, 
Camden. S. C. 

SINCLAIR, WILBERT W Private 

Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, 
France, November 10, 1918. Private Sinclair 
alone reconnoitered the position of enemy machine- 
guns which were holding up the advance of his 
company across the Meuse. After he had located 
them, he silenced the fire of two guns, thus making 
possible the continuance of his company's ad- 
vance. Home address, Asa F. Sinclair, Wood- 
stock, N. H. 

SINER, EARL R Private 

Deceased. Company G, 310th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
France, September 26, 1918. While his company 
was on outpost duty, Private Siner crawled out 
from a trench under heavy enemy fire to rescue 
a wounded comrade and was instantly killed by a 
bursting shell just as he had reached the wounded 
man. Next of kin, Mrs. Lily C. Siner, 64 Main 
Street, Pawtucket, R. I. 



SIRMON, WILLIAM A Captain 

325th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Clemery, France, August 16, 1918. At 
an imminent risk of his own life Captain Sirmon 
rescued another officer by carrying him at night 
through enemy fire and under heavy machine-gun 
fire for 300 yards to a place of safety, where he 
dressed the wounds of the disabled officer. Home 
address, W. S. Sirmon, Randolph Street, Crichton, 
Ala. 

SIROTA, IRVING . . Private (First Class) 
Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Binarville, 
France, October 2-7, 1918. Private Sirota was on 
duty with a detachment of his regiment which was 
cut off and surrounded by the enemy in the Forest 
of Argonne. During this period he was without 
food, but he continued to assist and give first aid to 
the wounded exposing himself to heavy shell and 
machine-gun fire at the risk of his life, until he was 
completely exhausted. Home address, M. Gins- 
berg, uncle, 1295 President Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

SISSON, CHARLES H Captain 

328th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cornay, France, October 9, 1918. 
When the advance was checked on the outskirts of 
Cornay because of the exhaustion of the troops and 
machine-gun fire from the town. Captain Sisson, 
who had been in action several hours, took charge 
without orders and started two patrols into the 
town. One was driven back by the machine-gun 
fire, but this gallant officer personally led the other 
and succeeded in capturing two machine-guns and 
their crews and 112 prisoners, completely cleaning 
out the town. Throughout this operation Captain 
Sisson displayed great bravery and coolness under 
the most trying circumstances. Home address, 
Mrs. W. A. Sisson, mother, Jacksonville, Ala. 

SITTLER, EDWARD Private 

Company C, 34l8t Machine-Gun Battalion 
For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
Bantheville, France, October 24, 1918. Although 
himself severely wounded in the leg by shell fire, 
Private Sittler did not report for rnedical attention 
until he had given first aid and assisted in carrying 
other wounded soldiers to the first-aid station, a 
distance of six kilometers. After all of his comrades 
had received attention, he had his own wounds 
dressed and was evacuated to the hospital. Home 
address. Miss Emma Sittler, sister, Merna, Neb. 

SKIFF, CLAYTON B Private 

Deceased. Company A, 112th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Chatel-Ch6n6ry, 
France, October 8, 1918. When his cornpany was 
stopped by enemy machine-gun fire. Private Skiff 
crawled forward alone, climbed a steep hill under in- 
tense fire and put a hostile machine-gun nest out of 
action. In the performance of this gallant exploit 
Private Skiff was mortally wounded and died on the 
way to the hospital. Next of kin, Mrs. Maude Skiff, 
Spartansburg, Pa. 

SKOGSBERG, VIVIAN .... Sergeant 
Company L, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Forges Woods, France, 
September 26, 1918. Although seriously burned by 
a phosphorous shell, he continued in command of 
his pl.atoon, leading it forward eight kilometers to 
its objective, directing the "mopping up" of the 
territory and the consolidation of the new position. 
His example was an inspiration to his men. When 
on orders from his company commander, he started 
to walk to the rear to receive medical attention, he 
fell unconscious. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
Skogsberg, mother, Afton, Iowa. 



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SKRYPECK. ANDY Private 

Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action southwest of Fis- 
mes, France, August 5, 1918. During the forward 
movement of the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry, a 
large number of the company to which he was at- 
tached were wounded while crossing an open field. 
At this point the artillery fire was very accurate 
and intense, but he disregarded all possibilities of 
personal injury and remained upon the field until 
he had administered first aid to all his fallen com- 
rades. Home address, Mrs. Mary Jonecke, 408 
First Avenue, Great Falls, Mont. 

BLADEN, F. W Brigadier-General 

Headquarters 5th Brigade, 3d Division. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Ferme de la 
Madelaine, France, October 14, 1918. Although 
almost exhausted from 48 hours of continuous duty, 
without rest of any kind. General Sladen, upon 
learning that the front line was held up by enemy 
machine-gun fire, proceeded to the advanced posi- 
tion thro\igh three kilometers of severe artillery fire. 
Upon arrival, he found that the battalion com- 
mander had been killed and the units badly dis- 
organized and intermingled. He personally re- 
organized the troops under the terrific machine- 
gun and shell fire, reconnoitered the enemy's posi- 
tions, and launched the advance anew. While 
engaged in this perilous mission he fainted from ex- 
haustion, but, upon being revived, refused to be 
evacuated and continued in the work of reorgan- 
izing and stabalizing the line at this critical period. 
Due to his efforts the action was carried to a suc- 
cessful conclusion in the face of apparentl.v in- 
surmountable diflSculties. Home address, Mrs. 
Fred W. Sladen, wife, 1 Doden Lane, Flushing, 
Long Island, N. Y. 

SLAGSVOL, OSCAR T. . Second Lieutenant 
128th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Gilles, France, August 3, 1918. 
Commanding the battalion patrols. Lieutenant 
Slagsyol was engaged continuously throughout the 
day in making reconnaissances under heavy fire. 
Although wounded, he preceded the battalion into 
the enemy's position and continued to perform his 
duties until he was overcome by exhaustion. Home 
address, Mrs. Anna Mathilda Slagsvol, mother, 
621 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire, Wis. 

SLATE, JOSEPH W Corporal 

Company C, 2d Field Battalion, Signal Corps. 
Corporal Slate volunteered and maintained a tele- 
phone line which ran through thick undergrowth 
and barbed-wire entanglements to an advanced 
observation post. Despite heavy artillery and di- 
rect machine-gun fire. Corporal Slate kept the line 
in operation for many hours without relief. Home 
address, Mrs. NelUe Slate, mother. Rodeo, Cal. 

SLATE, RALPH Captain 

_ 39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Bois de Septsarges, France, September 
27th, 1918. After being wounded in a previous 
action, Captain Slate led his command in the face 
of unusual machine-gun fire, repeatedly exposing 
himself to prevent his units from becoming scat- 
tered and strengthening and holding his line, until 
again severely wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
M. P. Matteson, sister, Kalamazoo, Mich. 

SLATER, NORMAN C Private 

Deceased. Company H, 312th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, 
Franco, October 17, 1918. Although wounded by 
a shell fragment, Private Slater refused treatment, 
volunteering his services as a litter bearer for other 
wounded. Next day, he accompanied his platoon 
in the attack. After heavy fighting for some hours 
under terrific machine-gun fire, a withdrawal was 



ordered, Private Slater remaining in advance with 
an automatic-rifle squad to cover the withdrawal. 
Being one of the last to go back, he was killed by 
shell fire on his way to the new position. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Effie Hinman, mother, R. F. D. 1, 
Bainbridge, N. Y. 

SLAY, JOHN R Sergeant 

Company G, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Barricourt, France, Novem- 
ber 2, 1918. After having been severely wounded 
by a machine-gun bullet. Sergeant Slay continued 
in the attack with his platoon until ordered to the 
rear. Home address, Mrs. Mary Amad, mother, 
1344 Chateau Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 

SLOAN, OZRO L Private 

Company C, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Sep>- 
tember 12, 1918. When his platoon was under 
shell fire and threatened by an enemy counter- 
attack. Private Sloan collected in the vicinity a 
number of soldiers separated from their organiza- 
tions and led them to reinforce his platoon in the 
first line. While so engaged he was seriously 
wounded, but continued on duty with his platoon 
until completely exhausted. Home address, John 
G. Sloan, Whitewright, Texas. 

SLOAN, WILLIAM E Mechanic 

Deceased. Company I, 137th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in actions near Verennes, 
France, September 26, 1918. He continued to ad- 
vance with his platoon after having been severely 
wounded and personally guided a tank to an enemy 
machine-gun nest, whose location he had learned. 
In the course of this extraordinary duty he was 
killed. Next of kin, Ed Sloan, El Dorado, Kan. 

SLOVER, LUKE. Jr., . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company B, 311th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vieville-en- 
Hay, France, September 24-25, 1918. On the night 
of September 24-25, Private Slover repeatedly 
carried messages between his company and bat- 
talion headquarters, through a heavy barrage. He 
also took the place of a wounded htter bearer and 
assisted in bringing in wounded under shell fire. 
He was later killed in action. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Eva Smith, friend. Main Street, Keansburg, N. J. 

SLOVER, ROBERT Corporal 

Company B, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 4, 1918. Corporal Slover assisted 
in preparing an emergency force of about 30 men 
leading them in attack against greatly superior 
numbers of the enemy, who were preparing a sur- 
prise attack against an unprotected projection of 
our lines. His leadership and daring resulted in the 
complete success of the exploit. Home address, 
Amanda Slover, mother. Coal Creek, Tenn. 

SLUSHER, ERNEST W Major 

Regimental Surgeon, Medical Detachment, 
140th Infantry. For extraoroinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Charpentry, France, September 29 -JO, 
1918. Although severely gassed, he continued on 
duty until he collapsed twice and was carried each 
time to a dressing station. Advised to go to the 
field hospital for treatment, he waited until he had 
partially recovered, and then returned to duty in 
the field, working continually among the wounded 
and exposing himself to hostile fire. Home address, 
Mrs. Florence W. Slusher, wife, 3410 Cherry 
Street, Kansas City, Mo. 

SLYKE, ALFRED G Sergeant 

Company C, 6th Machine Gun BattaUon. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Mont Blanc, 
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attacked Sergeant Slyke's machine-gun detach- 
ment at close range ammunition was dropped be- 
tween the gun and the enemy. Although the 
enemy was bombing the gun position with hand 
grenades Sergeant Slyke went forward and secured 
the ammunition and then opened fire and routed 
the enemy, who had already injured three of his 
crew with grenades. Home address, William 
Slyke, father, 72 Lyon Street, Amsterdam, N. Y. 

SMALL, LYLE H Corporal 

Company M, 358th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Vilcey, France, Sept- 
ember 12, 1918. Corporal Small, with another 
Boldier, volunteered to outflank an enemy machine- 
gun nest, and, under most harassing fire, captured 
the gun and 11 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. 
Josephine Small, Mazon, 111. 

SMALLEY, JOHN W Sergeant 

Deceased. Company M, 358th Infantry. For ex. 
traordinary heroism in action near Vilcey, France, 
September 12, 1918. He displayed great heroism 
and disregsrd of personal danger in attacking an 
enemy machine-gun nest which was holding up the 
advance of his group. Assisted by another soldier, 
he flanked the gun, shot one of the crew, and drove 
off the others, but was himself killed in the per- 
formance of this courageous act. Next of kin, A. J. 
Smalley, Summitville, Ind. 

SMALLYON, EDWARD H. . . . Private 
Machine-Gun Company, 30th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, 
July 15, 1918. Given a message to send by buzzer. 
Private Smallyon found that all his wires had been 
destroyed. He immediately started through the 
bombardment and safely delivered the message, 
although nearly surrounded by the enemy. Home 
address, Mrs. J. T. Bruiggman, aunt, 83 Seymour 
Street, Hartford, Conn. 

SMEAD, BURTON A Major 

Division Adjutant, 89th Division. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action during the Argonne- 
Meuse offensive, November 1-6, 1918. Upon his 
own request. Major Smead was assigned to the 
hazardous duty of conducting the division advance 
message center. He was constantly exposed to fire, 
going to the front line for information when it 
could not be otherwise obtained. Home address, 
Mrs. Burton A. Smead, wife, 1281 South Downing, 
Denver, Colo. 

SMECK, JAMES . . Private (First Class) 

Company B, 149th Machine-Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, 
France, July 31, 1918. He displayed extraordinary 
heroism in the performance of his duties as runner; 
and, when anotlier runner had been mortally 
wounded, trying to reach company headquarters, 
he volunteered for and accomplished this mission, 
passing through intense artillery and machine-gun 
fire. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Smeck, 431 
Schuylkill Avenue, Reading, Pa. 

SMILEY, DEAN F Private 

Deceased. 6th Marines, 75th Company. _ For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 9, 1918. Private Smiley rushed a 
hostile machine-gun nest single-handed, killing 
three of the crew and capturing the remainder. 
While taking his prisoners to the rear, this gallant 
soldier was killed by enemy artillery fire. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Jennie Smiley, mother, 406 South Fifth 
Street, Goshen, Ind. 

SMITH, ALBERT L Private 

Company M, 363d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near EcUsfontaine, France, 
September 27, 1918. With two other soldiers Pri- 



vate Smith volunteered and went 300 yards beyond 
our outpost lines, through heavy shell fire, to bring 
in a wounded private of his regiment The mission 
was promptly and successfully accomplished. 
Home address, Mrs. Lucy P. Robertson, aunt, 
Fillmore, Cal. 

SMITH, ALFRED W Corporal 

Company E, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action ea.st of the La Salle River, France, 
October 17, 1918. Having become separated from 
his company in a fog. Corporal Smith, an automatic 
rifle gunner, attached himself to a company in the at- 
tacking wave and continued in the advance. Work- 
ing his way through heavy machine-gun and shell 
fire, he put his automatic rifle into action, poured 
an enfilading fire on the enemy, and added mater- 
ially in breaking the hostile resistance at a critical 
time. Home address, J. F. Smith, father, Stan- 
field, N. C. 

SMITH, ANSLEY Sergeant 

Company C, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. Severely wounded early in the morning, he 
refused to relinquish command of his platoon, but 
led its attack to its final objective, remaining in 
command until after nightfall, when he was ordered 
to an aid station. Home address, John Smith, 
father, R. F. D. 1. DanviUe, Ala. 

SMITH, BENJAMIN B Private 

Company A, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. After being wounded twice in making 
attacks with his own organization, he joined Aus- 
tralian troops and attacked with them, being 
wounded a third time before he consented to be 
evacuated. Home address, W. F. Smith, father, 
Ash, N. C. 

SMITH, CALLIE A Private 

Company G, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montbrehain, France, 
October 8, 1918. When his company was held up 
by heavy machine-gun fire, he voluntarily accom- 
panied an officer and assisted him in flanking a 
machine-gun post and driving out the gunners with 
grenades and pistol. Home address, David H. 
Smith, father. Rock Hill, S. C. 

SMITH, CHARLES M Sergeant 

Company F, 146th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sept- 
ember 27, 1918. While leading a reconnaissance 
patrol, sent out to locate enemy machine-gun nests. 
Sergeant Smith was severely wounded. Lying 
helpless where he fell, he disregarded his own 
wounds and continued to direct his men. Through 
his courage and fortitude, many enemy machine- 
guns were located and subsequently destroyed. 
Home address, Mrs. Charles M. Smith, wife, Akron, 
Ohio. 

SMITH, CHARLIE . . Private (First Class) 
Company L. 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, Oc- 
tober 7, 1918. Although severely wounded in the 
leg by machine-gun fire, he continued to advance 
with his platoon, securing the rifle of a dead soldier 
when his own was struck by shrapnel and rendered 
unserviceable. Home address, J. H. Smith, father, 
Copperhill, Tenn. 

SMITH, CLARENCE Corporal 

Company E, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, northeast of Chateau- 
Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. He was seriouijly 
wounded in the arm by machine-gun fire during the 
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After receiving first aid he crawled slowly forward 
in the face of hostile fire and assisted in giving first 
aid to a lieutenant who had been severely wounded, 
and then, with his one available arm, assisted in 
carrying the officer to the rear. Home address, 
William Smith, father. State Hospital, Athens, 
Ohio. 

SMITH, DALTON Private 

Company B, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mazinghein, France, Oc- 
tober 19, 1918. Acting as a scout, Private Smith 
fearlessly advanced ahead of his company under 
heavy fire, and sent back all obtainable information 
to the company commander. While standing erect 
in the open and directing effective rifle fire at the 
retreating enemy, he was seriously wounded. 
Home address, Dalton Smith, father, Louisburg, 
N.C. 

SMITH, DWIGHT F Captain 

Company I, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
Bois de Belleau, France, June 8, 1918, he was con- 
spicuous for his gallantry and energy in conducting 
attacks against superior forces in strongly fortified 
machine-gun positions. Under heavy machine-gun 
fire he fought until incapacitated by wounds. 
Home address. Miss Mildred F. Smith, sister, 
Stowe, Lamoille County, Vt. 

SMITH, EBEN A Sergeant 

Deceased. Company I, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, 
France, July 16, 1918. Although knocked down by 
the explosion of a shell, Sergeant Smith immediate- 
ly got up and rendered valuable assistance to his 
platoon leader in conducting the movement of 
the platoon through the most intense shell fire. He 
was subsequently killed in action. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Kate Bronson, mother, 618 Columbia Street, 
Waterloo, la. 

SMITH, EMERSON . . Private (First Class) 
Company M, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Le Charmel, France, July 
26, 1918. Engaged as runner, Private Smith carried 
an important message through heavy shell and ma- 
chine-gun fire, completing his mission, although 
80 badly gassed that immediate removal to a hos- 
pital was necessary. Home address, Artie Smith, 
father, 1412 North Main Street, Dayton, Ohio. 

SMITH, FORD D Corporal 

Company D, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ville Savoy, France, August 
11, 1918. Leaving a sheltered position, he exposed 
himself to an intense artillery barrage to rescue 
a wounded officer. He carried him across the 
Vesle River to where he could obtain aid in taking 
him to a dressing station. He displayed utter dis- 
regard of personal danger while under heavy fire. 
Home address, Mrs. Hattie W. Smith, mother, 
Antioch, Cal. 

SMITH, FRANK Corporal 

Company K, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Baussant, northeast of 
St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. While ad- 
vancing in the assault Une, he spied a German 
about to open fire with a machine-gun which would 
have taken in enfilade his entire platoon. He killed 
the German with a single rifle shot. The other three 
of the machine-gun crew fled, but he pursued them 
alone, cut them off from the rear and captured, 
single handed, 16 of the enemy in one group. His 
quick decision, excellent marksmanship, and 
absolute fearlessness were of the greatest value in 
overcoming the enemy's resistance. Home address, 
William P. Smith, father, Honersville, Mo. 



SMITH, FRED Sergeant 

Company M, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vieville, France, Septem- 
ber 12, 1918. After being gassed and shot through 
the shoulder early in the morning, Sergeant Smith 
continued to lead his platoon through the day, re- 
fusing to return to the first-aid station for treat- 
ment. Home address, Mrs. Rose Smith, mother, 
Dayton, Ohio. 

SMITH, FRED E Private 

Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Faubourg, France, Novem- 
ber 8, 1918. In the absence of officers, Private 
Smith took command of two platoons and led 
them with great fortitude and bravery. When one 
of his men was wounded he made his way alone 
through heavy shell and machine-gun fire, brought 
the wounded man to our line, and applied first aid. 
Home address, Mrs. Hatty Russel, mother, 936 
South State Street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

SMITH, FRED SHERRY .... Private 
Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 354th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in actionnear 
RemonviUe, France, November 1, 1918. Private 
Smith was a member of a machine-gun crew, firing 
at close range from a shell hole in an open field 
when their gun became disabled. Thereupon he 
and two other soldiers advanced with pistols upon 
the enemy machine-gun nest, at which they had 
been firing, and captured it, with three guns and 
nine prisoners. Putting one of the captured guns 
into immediate action against the enemy, they en- 
abled the infantry to advance with a minimum of 
casualties. This soldier was killed next day when 
he went out from cover to warn some comrades 
that they were in the line of fire from his gun. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Margaret Ann Smith, mother, 
901 South Washington Street, Denver, Col. 

SMITH, HAMILTON A Colonel 

Deceased. 26th Infantry. Near Soissons, 
France, July 19-22, 1918. He spent the greater 
part of of his time in the front lines to encourage 
and direct his command, without sign of fear for his 
personal safety, and by his courageous leadership 
inspired his officers and men to effective combat. 
He was killed while directing an attack on a machine 
gun emplacement. Next of kin, Mrs. Hamilton 
A. Smith, wife. Fort Sam Houston, Texas. 

SMITH, HARFORD D Corporal 

Company C, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sivry, France, October 18, 
1918. Corporal Smith volunteered and led an auto- 
matic-rifle crew forward, silencing a machine-gun 
nest which was holding up the advance of his com- 
pany. He worked his way forward through a bar- 
rage from four machine-gun nests, killing all the 
occupants of two nests and forcing the others to 
withdraw, thus permitting his company to advance. 
Home address, Mrs. O. W. Smith, mother, 307 
Willis Street, Cambridge, Md. 

SMITH, HARRY L. . . . First Lieutenant 
13th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 
14, 1918. Leaving bis shelter in a shallow machine- 
gun emplacement, and accompanied by one soldier 
Lieutenant Smith ventured forth through a most 
intense fire to the aid of a wounded officer and as- 
sisted in carrying him a distance of 170 yards to 
safety. Home address, Mrs. T. M. Smith, mother, 
1026 East Rio Grande Street, El Paso, Texas. 

SMITH, HARRY S. . . . Second Lieutenant 
9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Tuilerie farm, France, November 3, 1918. 
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regiment during an advance of eight kilometers 
through the German lines, and, with extraor- 
dinary skill and courage reduced several enemy 
strong points. In addition, he captured 50 
prisoners and a large amount of material. Home 
address, Samuel M. Smith, father, 227 East Main 
Street, Waynesburg, Pa. 

SMITH, HENRY M Captain 

314th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Malancourt, France, September 26, 
1918. Although painfully wounded while leading 
a platoon of his company against strong machine- 
gun nests. Captain Smith continued the advance un- 
til all the machine-guns in his immediate front were 
silenced and the crews killed or taken prisoners. 
He continued on duty until ordered to the rear by 
his regimental commander. Home address, Mrs. 
Robert W. Herbert, aunt, 123 Seminary Avenue, 
Greensburg, Pa. 

SMITH, HERLD Sergeant 

Deceased. Company F, 140th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cheppy, 
France, September 27, 1918. Having been mor- 
tally wounded while rushing a machine-gun nest. 
Sergeant Smith continued faithfully to perform 
his duties and calmly directed the movements of 
his half-platoon until he died on the field. Next of 
kin, Monroe Smith, father, R. F. D. 3, Willow 
Springs, Mo. 

SMITH, HORACE L. Jr Captain 

1st Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Charpentry, France, October 4, 1918. 
While repairing roads, a large ammunition dump 
was set on fire by an enemy shell. Captain Smith 
with a party of his men, extinguished the flames 
and rescued a large quantity of ammunition and 
supplies, despite the threatened explosion, which 
would have destroyed the entire dump and blocked 
traflBc at an important crossroad for hours. Home 
address, H. L. Smith, father, 1009 South Sycamore 
Street, Petersburg, Va. 

SMITH, HOWARD G. . . First Lieutenant 
168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the Bois De Romagne, France, October 
15, 1918. liieutenant Smith was wounded early 
in the engagement but he declined to be evacuated, 
although he was suffering much pain. He brilliant- 
ly led his platoon in a charge on four machine-guns, 
which he captured, together with many prisoners, 
and was instrumental in clearing the Bois De 
Romagne of the enemy under terrific machine-gun 
fire. Throughout the action his leadership, courage, 
and determination inspired the greatest confidence. 
When he was partly overcome by the loss of blood 
he volunteered to guide 60 prisoners back over a 
shell-swept area, but refused medical treatment un- 
til the prisoners were delivered at battalion head- 
quarters. Home address, Ruth P. Smith, 2025 
East 100th Street, Cleveland, Ohio. 

SMITH, IVAN Sergeant 

Company E, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action during the forcing of a passage 
of the River Ourcq and the capture of the heights 
beyond, near Cierges, northeast of Chateau- 
Thierry, France. July 31, 1918. Sergeant Smith 
captured a machine-gun single-handed and after 
being wounded while so doing so, reorganized his 
platoon before being taken back for first aid. 
Home address, William H. Smith, father, Virginia, 
Mich. 

SMITH, JAMES E Sergeant 

Company G, 26th Infantry. On his own initia- 
tive he took command of his company near Sois- 
sons, France, July 19, 1918, when all its oflicers 



and its first sergeant had been killed or wounded, 
and carried forward successfully its part in the day's 
attack. Home address, Anderson E. Smith, father, 
Norman Park, Ga. 

SMITH, JOE Private 

Company C, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois Du Fays, France, Oc- 
tober 10-13, 1918. Acting as battaUon runner. 
Private Smith repeatedly carried messages over a 
route swept by machine-gun and artillery fire. 
It was necessary to send runners night and day, 
in order to maintain communication with the front 
hnea. He volunteered out of his turn for this 
dangerous but all-important work. Home address, 
Mrs. Ellen E. Smith, mother. Center Point, Ark. 

SMITH, JOHN F Private 

Machine Gun Company, 5th U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 4, 1918. During heavy enemy 
counterbarrage Private Smith was engaged as a 
runner. In the execution of his duty he displayed 
exceptional bravery, carrying messages through 
intense shell fire, falling severely wounded after hia 
fourth journey. Home address, Mrs. Margaret 
D. Knox, mother, 46 West Franklin Street, Downers 
Grove, lU. 

SMITH, JOSEPH W. . . . First Lieutenant 
166th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Baussay, northeast of St. Mihiel, 
France, September 12, 1918. Finding that his pla- 
toon would be under heavy fire of enemy machine- 
guns while crossing the Rupt de Mad, Lieutenant 
Smith, rather than permit the advance to be de- 
layed, unhesitatingly plunged into the stream, 
crossed it under heavy fire, ascertained the exact 
location of the enemy, brought his platoon through 
the river by a protected route, and with it flanked 
and captured six machine-guns and 19 prisoners. 
Home address, Mrs. Hitts L. Smith, mother, 1704 
Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas. 

SMITH. LEROY WATSON . . . Sergeant 
Company F, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Martin-Revere, France, 
October 17, 1918. Immediately after the starting 
of the attack Sergeant Smith collapsed from gas, 
but realizing the extreme need of a compass in the 
dense fog and having the only one of the company 
he struggled along by his company commander, 
indicating the proper direction with his hands, being 
unable to talk. He refused evacuation, and volun- 
tarily led a patrol to establish liaison with his right 
flank, being subjected to annihilating machine-gun 
fire during the entire exploit. Home address, 
Charles N. Smith, father, Cades, S. C. 

SMITH. LOUIS S Sergeant 

Company I, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, SepH 
tember 27, 1918. He advanced alone and silenced 
a machine-gun nest which was holding up the ad- 
vance of his section. Home address. Mis. L. S. 
Smith, wife, Binghamton, N. Y. 

SMITH, MARTIN E. . . . First Sergeant 
Company G, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Oc- 
tober 9, 1918. When his company was held up by 
heavy machine-gun fire, he showed marked per- 
sonal bravery in working his way to the rear of the 
enemy emplacement. He opened fire upon the 
enemy, from the rear, who then surrendered to 
him. He returned to his own lines with two ofiBcers 
and 15 men as prisoners. Home address, Mrs. 
Marguerite H. Smith, wife, 3846 West Gladys 
Avenue, Chicago. 111. 



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SMITH, MARTIN M Sergeant 

Company G, 108th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, Sep- 
tember 29-30, 1918. Sergeant Smith exhibited 
exceptional gallantry and ability in leadership 
when after being severely shell shocked, he con- 
tinued to direct the steady advance of hia platoon 
under intense machine-gun and shell fire, with ut- 
ter disregard for his personal safety. He continued 
with his platoon until the morning of September 

13, when he collapsed as the result of shell shock 
and was evacuated to the rear. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary Smith, mother, 126 Hutchinson Street, 
Batavia, N. Y. 

SMITH, MILLARD Sergeant 

Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Beaumont, France, Novem- 
ber 8, 1918. During an advance of his company, 
terrific machine-gun fire was encountered, the en- 
emy being strongly entrenched in a ravine. With a 
patrol of ten men. Sergeant Smith attacked the 
position, but lost several of his men in the first 
encounter. With the remaining few he continued 
and silenced the fire of the enemy. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary Hambler, mother. Vox, Ky. 

SMITH, NAT R Sergeant 

Company K, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
28, 1918. He successfully led his patrol, in the face 
of heavy machine-gun fire, being a point direct, 
in order to make better reconnaissance, and, al- 
though severely wounded, continued to lead his 
patrol. Home address, Mrs. Emma J. Smith, 
mother, Kelso, Wash. 

SMITH, NICKOLAS Sergeant 

Comapny K, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Georges, France, October 

14, 1918. After his platoon had been stopped and 
disorganized by machine-gun fire, Sergeant Smith 
with another soldier, reorganized the platoon and 
led it in a charge on an enemy machine-gun nest, 
capturing it, together with one officer and 20 men. 
Home address, Albert Smith, father, 628 Jefferson 
Avenue, Grand Rapids, Mich. 

SMITH, PHILIP F. . . Private (First Class) 
Company B, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 13, 
1918. During a heavy artillery barrage on the 
night of October 13, two men having been killed 
next to him and one severely wounded. Private 
Smith, disregarding his personal safety, carried the 
wounded man through the barrage to the company 
headquarters; knocked down by a shell spBnter 
and severely bruised, he continued with the woun- 
ded man to first-aid station. Home address, Mrs. 
Minnie Smith, mother, 2543 Fleet Street, Balti- 
more, Md. 

SMITH, RAYMOND R Corporal 

Company C, 11th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action northeast of 
Cunel, France, October 12, 1918. During a heavy 
bombardment after a shell had struck hia machine- 
gun, knocking it and hia squad completely out of 
action, Corporal Smith assembled three men from 
another squad and, obtaining another gun, again 
took tip a position on the line and remained through- 
out the action, as the front was at that time thmly 
held and in constant danger of counterattack; 
the prompt initiative and splendid courage on the 
part of this soldier not only inspired and en- 
couraged hid men but aided materially in the suc- 
cess of the action. Home address, Jonah Smith, 
ather, 227 Harrison Avenue, Burlington, Iowa. 



SMITH, RICHARD Captain 

117th Field Battalion, Signal Corps. While 
under heavy shell fire on March 17, 1918, in the 
vicinity of Fort de Manonviller, France, he showed 
prompt initiative and courage in conducting to 
shelter a party of 65 men who were constructing 
and repairing communication lines. After making 
them secure, he went out under fire and brought in 
a wounded soldier who was lying exposed in the 
open. Home address, Miss Betty Flank, friend, 
1601 Linwood Boulevard, Kansas City, Mo. 

SMITH. ROBERT O. . . . First Lieutenant 
Dental Corpa, 356tb Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near the Meuse River, 
France, November 6-11, 1918. After all the med- 
ical officers of the battalion had been wounded. 
Lieutenant Smith for six days efficiently performed 
the duties, repeatedly moving his first-aid station 
forward, and administering to the wounded under 

Eerilous shell fire. After caring for the wounded, 
e personally searched the field of action for fur- 
ther casualties. Home address, Mrs. Bessie L. 
Smith, wife, Denver, Colo. 

SMITH, ROYAL H. G. . . First Lieutenant 
353rd Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. 
Lieutenant Smith was a member of a group of 
several officers and soldiers, who armed only with 

gistols, were cut off from the battalion headqu.arters 
y the fire of three enemy machine-guns. Being 
unable to reach the enemy with pistol fire, they 
were in danger of annihilation when TAeutenant 
Smith, with great daring, dashed from cover 
through the machine-gun fire and returned with a 
platoon of infantry, with which he successfully at- 
tacked the enemy machine-gun and thereby saved 
the lives of the party. In accompUshing this feat. 
Lieutenant Smith was wounded in the leg by a 
machine-gun bullet, but he continued in action, re- 
fusing to be evacuated. Home address, F. H. 
Smith, father. South Street, Gorham, Me. 

SMITH, RUSSELL C Mechanic 

Company B, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 15, 
1918. While carrying a message to the battalion 
commander, in the Bois de Consenvoye, Mechanic 
Smith was caught in an artillery barrage and severe- 
ly wounded. Greatly exhausted, he refused medical 
attention and continued with the message until he 
reached the battahon headquarters. Home address, 
Hagerstown, Md. 

SMITH, SAMUEL T. . . . First Lieutenant 
Battery A, 6th Field Artillery. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Fl'^ville, France, October 
4, 1918. When his platoon had been caught in an 
enemy barrage and all the cannoneers except two 
had been killed, he made repeated trips into the 
shelled area to remove the wounded to a place of 
safety. He refused any treatment for four wounds 
which he had received until all his men had re- 
ceived medical treatment. Home address, S. G. 
Smith, father, Conway, Ark. 

SMITH, SIDNEY Private 

Company H, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 
2-8, 1918. When his company had been cut off 
from communication he, though seriously wounded, 
refused to seek shelter. He participated in several 
attacks with co\irage and aggressiveness, using his 
rifle very effectively and encouraging his comrades. 
When relief came he walked back to the dressing 
station, so that medical attention could first be 
given to the more seriously wounded. Home ad- 
dress, Edwin Smith, father. Pearl, 111. 



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SMITH. THOMAS Private 

Company C, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Consenvoye, 
France, October 18, 1918. Private Smith was with 
20 men in the front line and for 40 hours they had 
been without food, the heavy bombardment pre- 
venting rations details from reaching them. As 
the men were losing their strength and morale this 
soldier voluntarily went through heavy shell fire to 
procure food, making repeated trips till all the men 
were supplied. Home address, Mrs. Fay Smith, 
wife, Eldorado, Kan. 

SMITH, THOMAS J Corporal 

Company H, 9th Infantry. On June 6, 1918, 
near Chateau-Thierry, after having been severely 
wounded, he remained with his platoon, encourag- 
ing and urging on men in the absence of their pla- 
toon sergeant, who had been killed. Home address, 
Patrick Smith, brother, 26 Smith Street, New 
Britain, Conn. 

SMITH, WALLACE Private 

Company I, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
28 to October 1, 1918. Although twice wounded, 
he stayed out in front under heavy machine-gun 
and artillery fire and helped to take back within 
our lines wounded comrades who otherwise would 
have fallen into the hands of the enemy. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Sarah Sears Smith, Los Angeles, Calif. 

SMITH, WILLARD L. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Remenauville, France, 
September 12, 1918. Lieutenant Smith was killed 
while gallantly assisting in maintaining liaison be- 
tween the troops advancing on the open ground to 
the west of Bois du Four and tho.se in the woods. 
It was due to Lieutenant Smith's fearless example 
while leading hia men, that the line was held intact 
at this point. Next of kin, F. B. Smith, father, 
Worcester, Mass. 

SMITH, WILLIAM K Sergeant 

Company D, 2d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Croix Le 
Perre, France, July 18, 1918. After his platoon 
commander had become a casuality and all the 
machine-guns of his section had been put out of 
action by shell fire, Sergeant Smith collected the 
few remaining men of his section, armed them with 
rifles and pistols and voluntarily led them against 
an enemy machine-gun nest, which was checking 
the advance of the battaUon. Despite intense 
machine-gun and shell fire, he made a flank attack 
on the nest and reduced it, kilUng or capturing 12 
of the enemy. His marked courage and quick in- 
itiative enabled the battalion to resume its advance. 
Home address, Ray Smith, cousin, Hubbard, 
Texas. 

SMITHHISLER, PAUL A. . Sergeant (First Class) 
Headquarters Detachment, 112th Engineers. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Heuvel, 
Belgium, November 2, 1918. Under cover of 
darkne.ss he swam the Scheldt River at a point 
where it was covered by hostile machine-guns and 
reconnoitered a road for a distance of 500 meters, 
returning with valuable information. Home ad- 
dress, Michael J. Smithhisler, father, 305 Brad- 
dock Street, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. 

SMOTHERMAN, HORACE . . . Private 
Company F, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gercourt, France, September 
26, 1918. \dvancing, on his own initiative, under 
heavy artillery, snipers,' and machine-gun fire, he 
threw a grenade into a snipers' post, fire from which 
had held up our advance. His grenade killed the 
snipers and allowed a renewal of the advance 



which proved successful. Home address, Mrs. J. R. 
Smotherman, mother, 3803 Elmwood Avenue, 
Chicago, 111. 

SMYTH, ROY M Major 

Deceased. 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Les Franzuettes Farm, 
France, July 23, 1918. After part of his battalion 
had already entered an open field before Les Fran- 
zuettes Farm, enemy machine-guns suddenly 
opened fire from several points and at the same time 
hidden mines in the field were exploded. Major 
Smyth constantly exposed himself to great personal 
danger while getting his men into the best avail- 
able cover and reorganizing his positon. Next of 
kin. H. M. Smyth, brother, 1723 La Fayette Street, 
Alameda, Cal. 

SNEEDEN, SILAS V Private 

Company C. 115th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, 
Belgium, August 23, 1918. Upon learning that hia 
platoon commander and several comrades had been 
wounded by heavy shell fire. Private Sneeden vol- 
untarily left his dugout and went to their assistance, 
helping to carry them 500 yards to the dressing 
station across an open field heavily bombarded 
with gas and high-explosive shells. Home address, 
Thomas V. Sneeden, father, Sea Gate, N. C. 

SNOW, W. A Major 

2d Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion in the Belleau Woods, France, June 12-15, 
1918. In order to consolidate the position of his 
brigade. Major Snow personally led one company 
of his battalion through a heavy barrage. After 
passing through the barrage, he discovered that 
part of his company had become separated be- 
cause of the violent fire. He returned through the 
barrage and, in so dong, was wounded in the neck. 
After having hia wound dressed at the aid station, 
he refused to to to the rear, but went back and con- 
ducted the remainder of the men through the bar- 
rage. Despite his wound, he remained on duty 
for 16 hours until ordered to the rear. Home ad- 
dress. Major General W. J. Snow, 1940 Biltmore 
Street, Washington, D. C. 

SNOWDEN, SAMUEL Sergeant 

Company H, 125th Infantry. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 
8, 1918. Exposed to intensive artillery and machine- 
gun fire. Sergeant Snowden crawled to the crest of 
a hill and administered to a wounded man, thus 
saving his life. While doing to, he was wounded in 
the right leg above the knee, but undaunted, he 
picked up another more seriously wounded than 
himself and brought him to a dres-sing station. 
Home address, Jonathan Snowden, father, 
Detroit, Mich. 

SNYDER, ABOIL E Private 

Deceased. Company I, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Le Charmel, 
France, July 26, 1918. Although shot through the 
stomach with a machine-gun bullet. Private 
Snyder continued to the nest relay station and ar- 
ranged for the safe delivery of his me.ssage. He 
died a few minutes later. Next of kin, A. K. 
Snyder, grandfather, Albertus, Pa. 

SNYDER. CLAYTON EVANS .... 

Second Lieutenant 

9th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in .action near Cunel. France, October 13, 
1918. Although wounded by machine-gun fire. 
Lieutenant Snyder refused to be evacuated, and, 
going out into No Man's Land, located several 
enemy machine-guns, which were endangering his 



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platoon, and directed the fire of his men with such 
accuracy that the guns were silenced. Home ad- 
dress, Clark E. Snyder, brother, Malta, Mont. 

SNYDER, JAMES J Private 

Machine Gun Company, 132d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de For6t, 
France, October 10, 1918. After six runners had 
been killed or wounded in attempts to get through 
heavy shell fire with an important message from the 
regimental commander of the 39th Infantry, Private 
Synder, with Private Sidney Holzeman, responded 
to a call for volunteers and succeeded in delivering 
the message. While engaged on this mission Private 
Snyder was badly gassed. Home address, Alexander 
Snyder, father, R. F. D. 6, Vincennes, Ind. 

SNYDER, JOHN H. . . . First Lieutenant 
Observer, Air Service, 1st Army. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action September 12, 1918. 
While on a special mission to determine the prob- 
able enemy concentration in the back areas. Lieu- 
tenant Snyder, with his pilot, in spite of almost 
impossible flying conditions, flew 60 kilometers 
over the enemy lines at a very low altitude. The 
unfavorable weather alone would have warranted 
them in turning back, but they continued on re- 
gardless of very active and accurate machine-gun 
and anti-aircraft fire. They returned to our lines 
only when their mission was successfully com- 
pleted. Home address, Mrs. William H. Noll, 
319 North Street, Reading, Pa. 

SNYDER, WILLIS P Private 

Company D, 150th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action east of Rheims, 
France, July 15, 1918. While manning a machine 
gun again.st the enemy, and after all his comrades 
had either been killed or wounded, he remained at 
his post and, in the hand-to-hand fight which en- 
sued, forced the enemy to retire, and, although 
wounded he attempted to carry back his wounded 
comrades. His supreme courage and devotion to 
duty were an inspiration to all associated with 
him. Home address, Mrs. Kate Snyder, mother, 
1237 Colton Street, Reading, Pa. 

SOCHA, RUDOLPH Private 

Battery D, 119th Field Artillery. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
France, September 29, 1918. Having been severely 
wounded in the knee. Private Socha refused to be 
evacuated, but immediately returned from the 
dressing station to his battery position, where he 
assisted in caring for other wounded men until he 
was again wounded; inspiring bis comrades by his 
undiminishing courage and cheerfulness in the face 
of danger. Home address, Agnes Haumschild, 
sister, 425 Tenth Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. 

SOMERS, VERNON L. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. U. S. M. C. Killed in action at 
Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. He gave 
the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism 
which will serve as an example to hitherto untried 
troops. Next of kin, Mrs. Maggie A. Somers, 
mother, Bloxom, Va. 

SOMERVELL, BREHON B. Lieutenant Colonel 
Engineers, 89th Division. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Pouilly, France, Novem- 
ber 5-6, 1918. Voluntarily serving on the staff 
of the 89th Division, Lieutenant Colonel Som- 
ervell conducted the first engineering reconnais- 
sance of the damaged bridges at Pouilly, advanc- 
ing more than 500 meters beyond the American 
outposts, crossing three branches of the Meuse 
River, and successfully reconnoitering the enemy. 
Home address. Dr. W. T. Somervell, father, Ward- 
man Park Inn, Washington, D. C. 



SOMES, RUSSELL V Sergeant 

Company I, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 
1918. He advanced in front of his lines on the 
right of Hill No. 212, under heavy machine-gun 
fire, and rescued three wounded soldiers. Later 
he went out into an advanced machine-gun position 
where three men had already been killed and res- 
cued the only survivor, who had been bUnded by 
shell fire and could not help himself. Home ad- 
dress, Edward Somes, father, 906 Young Street, 
South Sault Marie, Mich. 

SOMITZ, CARL Corporal 

Company F, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, 
August 9, 1918. When all the runners of his pla- 
toon had failed to establish liaison with the platoon 
on the left he succeeded in getting through with a 
message. On his return trip he was twice wounded, 
but dragged himself along the ground and de- 
livered his message before lapsing into unconscious- 
ness. Home address, Mrs. F. F. Barchold, mother, 
2110 Berwyn Avenue, Chicago, III. 

SONSTELIE, CARL J. . . First Lieutenant 
3d Brigade, Tank Corps. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, 
September 26, 1918. He displayed bravery and 
leadership of a high order in the advance toward 
Montfaucon by going out ahead of the engineers, 
reconnoitering a tank route under fire, and urging 
the tanks forward. He located the resistance in the 
Bois de Cuisy in advance later rallying disorgan- 
ized soldiers and enabling them to hold the Bois 
de Cuisy. Home address, Mrs. Carl J. Sonstelie, 
wife, 628 Third Avenue, West Kalisfell. Mont. 

SORENSON, JOHN S Private 

Machine Gun Company, 364th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near EcUsfontaine, 
France, October 4, 1918. Private Sorenson volun- 
teered and remained with a wounded comrade in a 
gun position when his division was relieved. He 
gave all the aid possible and then went some 500 
meters through heavy shell and machine-gun fire 
for further medical assistance and returned with it 
to his companion. Home address, Mrs. Chria- 
tiani Sorenson, mother, Worsas, Denmark. 

SORENSON, SOREN C. . . First Lieutenant 
28th Infantry. When the ofl5cers of his unit were 
killed or wounded at Cantigny, France, May 28, 
1918, and although he himself had been wounded 
early in the attack and suffered intensely, he took 
command, refused to leave his post, and, by heroic 
courage and resolution in resisting counterattacks, 
contributed in great measure to the successful de- 
fense of his sector. Home address, Mrs. S. C. 
Sorenson, 421 East Thirteenth Street, Grand 
Island, Neb. 

SORROW, LOUIS Corporal 

Company B, 307th Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near F14ville, 
France, October 13-21, 1918. After being on duty 
continuously for 36 hours, on October 13, 1918, he 
volunteered to repair telephone lines which had 
been cut by shell fire. Under extremely heavy bom- 
bardment he worked all night repairing breaks in 
lines and thereby making possible constant com- 
munication with one of the advanced regiments. 
On October 21, 1918, after one of his helpers had 
been killed and the other wounded by heavy shell 
fire, he continued on alone and repaired the tele- 
phone lines, displaying unusual bravery and de- 
votion to duty. Home address, Mrs. Munnie 
Lonow, sister, 835 Beck Street, Bronx, N.Y. 



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SOUCY, FRED G Private 

Company E, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 
18, 1918. When his platoon was held up by a 
machine-gun he, with two other privates who were 
killed before reaching the emplacement, charged 
the gun, killed the crew of five Germans, and cap- 
tured their gun. Home address, Mrs. Maggie 
Marquis Soucy, mother, 43 Lincoln Street, Lewis- 
ton Me. 



with three other soldiers, when they were fired upon 
by a hostile machine-gun 50 yards in advance of the 
line. After several hand grenades had been thrown 
at the machine-gun nest one of the crew was seen 
crawling away. Private Spamanato killed this 
man with his rifle and then rushed the nest alone, 
capturing the gun and three 8ur\'iving members of 
the crew, two others having been killed by hand 
grenades. Home address, Mrs. Thersa Spamanato, 
wife, Semitile, Province Caserte, Italy. 



SOULES, JAMES A. . . Second Lieutenant 
16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Sedan, France, November 6-7, 1918. 
Accompanied by another soldier of his platoon, 
Lieutenant Soules entered the town of Noyers- 
Pout-Maugis, which was held by the enemy, against 
murderous machine-gun fire. He routed the gun- 
ners, killing one, thereby saving his company from 
a harassing flanking fire. Home address, James 
Soules, Dickinson, N. Dak. 

SOUTHARD, WILLIAM E Major 

103d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Torcy, France, July 18, 1918. Im- 
mediately after an enemy barrage was laid down 
on his assaulting line, Major Southard pushed for- 
ward through the halting ranks and, calling on his 
men to follow, advanced at double time to the 
storming of Torcy, attaining his objective. He then 
organized the defense of the town, supervising the 
work under hazardous artillery, machine-gun, and 
sniper fire. During the attack. Major Southard's 
forces suffered heavily from casualties, yet he reso- 
lutely held his position for two days, after which he 
was wounded while leading in assault upon the 
heights beyond Belleau. Home address, Mrs. 
Gertrude M. Southard, wife, 196 Webster Avenue, 
Bangor, Me. 

SPADAFORA, GUISEPPE .... Private 
Headquarters Company, 315th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
France, September 29, 1918. Private Spadafora 
was helping to remove a great many wounded men 
from a dressing station to a place of comparative 
safety, when a heavy enemy bombardment be- 
gan. He forced four German prisoners to assist 
him and repeatedly entered the heavily shelled 
area, bringing out wounded men. Home address, 
Mrs. R. Therin, mother, Molette, Province of 
Catania, Italy. 

SPAFFORD, J. H. . . . First Lieutenant 

Deceased. 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action. Seeing a combat patrol suddenly 
fired upon by an enemy machine-gun nest and hard 
pressed. Lieutenant Spafford went to its relief, 
courageously leading an attack on the machine 
nest. Although wounded in the arm during the 
attack, he continued in the action of the attack un- 
til he received a second wound, which caused his 
death. Next of kin, Mrs. James A. Spaff'ord, 
mother, 838 West North Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 

SPAIN, GARLAND Corporal 

Company E, 322d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Moranville, France, No- 
vember 9, 1918. Leading his squad against six 
enemy machine-guns, during which time he was 
twice hit by the exacting fire therefrom. Corporal 
Spain drove the enemy from the stronghold, mak- 
ing possible the further advance of his company. 
Home address, Mrs. Mattie Hines, sister, Rocky 
Mount. N. C. 

SPAMANATO, ANIELLO .... Private 
Company L, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Octo- 
ber 25, 1918. Private Spamanato was on a patrol 



SPANGLER. LOUIS Private 

Company K, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 
1918. During the intense shelling by the enemy 
just prior to their offensive of July 15, Private 
Spangler volunteered and carried a message through 
the heavy fire and returned with an answer. Home 
address, Mrs. G. H. Spangler, mother, Lometa, 
Texas. 

SPATARO, DOMINCO Private 

Company K, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
25-26, 1918. Private Spataro, with hand grenades, 
broke up an enemy machine-gun nest and took 
four prisoners without assistance. He voluntarily 
acted as stretcher bearer for a period of 26 hours, 
performing valiant services, until severely wounded. 
Home address, Carmelo Spataro, father, Casalia- 
vecchio Siccola Province, Messina, Italy. 

SPATZ, CARL Major 

Pilot, Air Service. For extraordinary heroism 
in action during the St. Mihiel offensive, September 
26, 1918. Although he had received orders to go to 
the United States, he begged for and received per- 
mission to serve with a pursuit squadron at the 
front. Subordinating himself to men of lower rank, 
he was attached to a squadron as a pilot and saw 
continuous and arduous service through the offen- 
sive. As a result of his efficient work he was pro- 
moted tp the position of flight commander. Know- 
ing that another attack was to take place in the 
vicinity of Verdun, he remained on duty in order to 
take part. On the day of the attack west of the 
Meuse. while with his patrol over enemy lines, a 
number of enemy aircraft were encountered. In 
the combat that followed he succeeded in bringing 
down three enemy planes. In his ardor and enthu- 
siasm he became separated from his patrol while 
following another enemy far beyond the lines. His 
gasoline giving out, he was forced to land and man- 
aged to land within friendly territory. Through 
these acts he became an inspiration and example 
to all men with whom he was associated. Home 
address, Charles B. Spatz, Bayertown, Pa. 

SPAULDING, DAVID L Corporal 

Company F, 6th Regiment. U. S. M. C. He 
returned to the front lines encouraging his men 
after being sent to the rear with a severe wound in 
the advance on Bouresche, France, on June 6, 1918. 
Home address, Frank R. Spaulding, father, R. F. D. 
3, Hood River, Ore. 

SPAUTZ, MATTHEW Sergeant 

Deceased. Company A, 168th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near the River 
Ourcq, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France. 
During the advance of July 30, 1918, while in com- 
mand of his platoon, Sergeant Spautz showed ex- 
traordinary heroism, leading his men on in the ad- 
vance, having three times been knocked down by 
enemy shells. After having been wounded by 
machine-gun fire, he still continued to advance. He 
was finally killed while doing his utmost to advance. 
Next of Ian, Michael Spautz, father, Davis Avenue, 
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SPEARS, GEORGE W Corporal 

Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in aotion near Poncheaux, France, October 
7, 1918. When part of the line had been halted by 
heavy fire from three machine-giin nests, Corporal 
Spears and Private Thomas G. Cagle, armed only 
with rifle? and bayonets, rushed the nearest hostile 
position, and, of the crew of six, killed three and put 
the remainder to flight. Being unable to advance 
on two other guns because of their heavy fire, these 
two soldiers then opened fire with their rifles and 
forced the reminder of the crew of approximately 
12 to abandon the position after two of their num- 
ber had been killed and two wounded. Home ad- 
dress, R. J. Spears, father, Lenoir City, Tenn. 

SPEERS, THOMAS G. . . First I ieutenant 
Chaplain, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 191S. He accompanied the advance ele- 
ments, which were constantly under terrific artil- 
lery and machine-gun fire during the action. He 
was continually aiding and cheering the wounded, 
and particularly distinguished himself by carrying 
a wounded officer to a dressihg >-tation through 
heavy artillery and machine-gun barrage. Home 
address, James M. Speers, 81 South Mountain 
Avenue, Montclair, N. J. 

SPENCER, EDWARD L. . Second Lieutenant 
37l8t Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action north of Ardeuil, France, September 30, 
1918. Having been wounded in the leg by ma- 
chine-gun fire. Lieutenant Spencer nevertheless 
continued to remain with his platoon, leading it 
successfully through an intense barrage of machine- 
gun and artillery fire to its objective. He remained 
on duty with his command, until two days later, 
when his regimental commander ordered tim to the 
rear. Home address, J. T. Spencer, father, Lenoir, 
N. C. 

SPENCER, ERIC W Sergeant 

Machine Gun Company, 106th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, 
France, October 17, 1918. During the fording of 
the La Selle River and the heights beyond, he ad- 
vanced again.st a nest of enemy snipers under heavy 
machine-gun and shell fire, and by his courage and 
bravery succeeded in killing four of the enemy. 
Home address, Mrs. R. W. Fistere. sister, 23 
Williams Street, New London, Conn. 

SPENCER, ERNEST Private 

81st Company, 6th Machine Gun Battalion, 
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Thiaucourt, France, September 12-1.5, 1918. 
Private Spencer repeatedly volunteered and car- 
ried messages through intense machine-gun and 
artillery fire, obtaining valuable information at 
critical moments. Home address, Mrs. Sarah 
Spencer, mother, Toppenish, Wash. 

SPENCER, GILBERT A. . . First Sergeant 
Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. After being severely wounded and ordered 
to the rear by his commanding officer. Sergeant 
Spencer gathered together about 15 men who were 
retreating, took them back to the line and turned 
them over to the commanding ofiBcer of his com- 
pany. Home address, T. A. Spencer, father, Sum- 
ner, Mich. 

SPENCER, JOHN D. . . . First Lieutenant 
Company B, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Fismes, France, August 4, 
1918. While leading his company in the attack 
against Fismes he was knocked down and severely 
wounded by machine-gun fire. Without regard 
to bis wounds he regained his feet and continued to 



lead his command until again severely wounded. 
Home address, Mrs. John D. Spencer, wife, Osh- 
kosh. Wis. 



SPENCER, LORILLARD .... Major 
369th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the Champagne Sector, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 1918 Commanding a b.ittalion which was 
in action for the first time. Major Spencer inspired 
his men by his own coolness and courage under in- 
tense machine-gun fire. He continually exposed 
himself without regard for personal safety until he 
was wounded six times. Home address, Mrs. 
Lorillard Spencer, wife, 71 East Eighty-second 
Street, New York City. 

SPENCER, WILLIAM H. . Second Lieutenant 
Infantry. He led his platoon in an attack which 
stormed and took the strongly prepared enemy posi- 
tions on the heights north of the River Ourcq, 
near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 28, 1918. 
He maintained the position thus gained under a fire 
that Lasted for seven hours. During this entire 
time he continually circulated among his men, 
cheering them, and giving the wounded first aid. 
In order to reach and administer aid to his wounded 
captain, he passed without cover into an area which 
was under extremely heavy machine-gun fire and 
was himself wounded. Home address, William 
Spencer, 519 West Sixth Street, Erie, Pa. 

SPEROS, THOMAS Sergeant 

Company B, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-Saint Georges, 
France, October 15, 1918. Sergeant Speros, after 
all his officers and firtft sergeant had become cas- 
ualties, took command of his company, led them 
forward under heavy artillery and machine-gun 
fire, and retained complete control of the company, 
although suffering heavy casualties and under try- 
ing conditions, until relieved at the close of the day. 
Home address, Peter Giacoumos, 284 Third Avenue, 
New York City. 

SPESSARD, RUTHERFORD H. . . Major 
58th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Ville-Savoy, France, August 6, and near 
Bois de Fays, France, October 2, 1918. During the 
crossing of the Vesle River Major Rutherford H. 
Spessard (then captain), when his battalion com- 
mander was killed, immediately assumed command 
of the battalion without orders and led them across 
the Vesle River against strongly fortified enemy 
positions, displaying absolute disregard for his per- 
sonal danger. On October 2, in the vicinity of the 
Bois de Fays, Major Spessard exposed himself to 
intense enemy artillery and machine-gun fire while 
making observations and directing the movement of 
his men. He estabUshed his battalion headquarters 
a short distance to the rear of his lines in a position 
continually subjected to severe enemy artillery fire. 
Home address, Mrs. Martha H. Spessard, wife. 
Uniontown, Ala. 

SPICKERMAN, RAYMOND H. . Corporal 
Deceased. Machine-Gun Company, 107th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Corporal 
Spickerman and his machine-gunner pushed for- 
ward to a blind trench, which was partially sur- 
rounded by machine-gunners and snipers, under 
terrific machine-gun and trench-mortar fire and 
through a heavy smoke screen. He barricaded a 
sap at the most dangerous position, only a few yards 
from the enemy machine-guns, and, after killing 
four of the enemy with a rifle, was mortallv wounded 
but continued to hold his position until he died. 
Next of kin, Herman Spickerman, father, Bloom- 
vUle, N. Y. 



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SPINNEY, GEORGE J Corporal 

Deceased. Company C, lOlst Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action north of Verdun, 
France, October 27, 1918. While advancing with 
the first wave Corporal Spinney, with another 
soldier, attacked a machine-gun nest and killed two 
of the crew. While atlemptini! to capture the re- 
mainder of the crew this gallant officer was himself 
killed. Home address, Mrs. Anna Spinney, mother, 
Faneuil Terrace, Brighton, Mass. 

SPITZNAGEL, CHARLES .... Corporal 
Company C, 15th Machine-Gun Battalion- 
For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
Rappe, France, October 21, 191S. Corporal 
Spitznagel displayed utter disregard for his personal 
safety in the attack on the Rappe, when his gunner 
was severely wounded and his leader killed He 
then fired the gun himself, until he was seriously 
wounded, when he refused to be evacuated, but 
remained with his crew, encouraging them and di- 
recting their fire until relieved two hours later. 
Home address, John Spitznagel, father, 406 West 
McMicken Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

SPIVEY. FRED F Sergeant 

Company B, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
14-18, 1918. Sergeant Spivey set a splendid ex- 
ample to his men while in command of a platoon 
under severe machine-gun fire, personally capturing 
two machine-guns. Home address, David Spivey, 
father, Vincent, Ky. 

SPRAGUE. ALMON E Private 

Medical Detachment, 355th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Tailly, France, 
November 4, 1918. Under heavy artillery and 
machine-gun fire, he exposed himself fearlessly on 
the battle-field, to give first aid to the wounded, 
showing marked personal valor. When his band- 
ages were expended, ho obtained a fresh supply and, 
under the continuous fire of a sniper, went to the 
assistance of 20 wounded men, bound up their 
wounds, and saw that the more serious cases were 
first carried from the field. Home address, Mrs. 
EUzabeth Sprague, Catawba, Wis. 



SPRAGUE, CHANDLER . . First Lieutenant 
Company K, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Balschwiller, Alsace, 
August 31, 1918. Upon returning from a raid 
which he led against enemy trenches. Lieutenant 
Sprague found one of his men was missing. Ac- 
companied by one man, he promptly and volun- 
tarily returned through artillery, machine-gun. and 
rifle fire, found the missing man, who had been 
wounded and carried him back to the American 
lines. Home address, A. D. Sprague, brother, 
Haverhill, Mass. 

SPRINGER, FRANK Private 

Deceased. Company C, Ist Engineers. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, 
France, July 20, 1918. When volunteers were 
called for by his company commander. Private 
Springer volunteered and rescued wounded com- 
rades from a barrage. Disregarding danger to 
himself, he continued the performance of these 
heroic deeds until killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Margaret Springer, mother, 808 South Broadway, 
Green Bay, Wis. 

SPRINGS, ELLIOTT WHITE . First Lieutenant 
Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Bapaume, France, August 22, 1918. 
Attacking three enemy planes (type Fokker), 
who were driNang on one of our planes. Lieutenant 
Springs, after a short and skillful fight, drove off 
two of the enemy and shot down the third. On 



the same day he attacked a formation of five enemy 
planes (type Fokker), and after shooting down one 
plane was forced to retire because of lack of am- 
munition. Home address, Leroy Springs, father, 
Lancaster, S. C. 

SPROUSE, ROBERT . . . First Sergeant 
Company A, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 
1.5-16, 1918. Throughout the engagement, 
Sergeant Sprouse encouraged his men by his gal- 
lant conduct. •A.fter the company was ordered to 
withdraw. Sergeant Sprouse voluntarily returned 
to the position his companv had held and, through- 
out the night of July 15-16, assisted in evacuating 
the wounded. Home address. Miss Tessie Bland- 
ing, cousin, 479 James Street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

SRYGLEY, ELA M. . . . First Lieutenant 
Medical Corps, 4th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah 
Ferme, France, October 8-9, 1918. When a pla- 
toon was being heavily gassed and under intense 
artillery and machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Srygley 
voluntarily left the shelter of his dressing station, 
proceeded to the Une, and rendered invaluable aid 
to the wounded. On October 9, Lieutenant 
Srygley again left the shelter of his dressing station 
and under intense fire, voluntarily went to the as- 
sistance of the wounded of the 141st Infantry. 
Home address, Mrs. F. B. Srygley, 10 Academy 
Place, Nash\ille, Tenn. 

STACKPOLE, Jr., E. J Captain 

110th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Baslieux, France, August 24, 1918. 
Directed to advance to a new position, he led hia 
men forward with great gallantry although pain- 
fully wounded in the back and leg by shell frag- 
ments, he remained on duty with his men, inspiring 
them by his courage and coolness to hold a difficult 
position against repeated attacks by the enemy in 
force for a period of 24 hours. Home address, 
Mrs. E. J. Stackpole, Jr., wife, Harrisburg, Pa. 

STADIE, HERMAN EDWARD . . Captain 
306th Infantry. For extraordinapf heroism in 
action at Feme des Dames, west of Fismes, France , 
August 20, 1918. While the vicinity of the regi- 
mental command post where he was stationed was 
under heavy bombardment. Captain Stadie, with- 
out thought of personal danger, voluntarily ran 
outside, through shrapnel and high-explosive shells, 
and rescued a wounded runner. Home address, 
Miss Ida Stadie, sister, 2564 Creston Avenue, 
New York City. 

STAFFORD, CHARLES .... Sergeant 
Company D, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the St. Mihiel offensive, Sept- 
ember 12, 1918. Personally reconnoitering an en- 
emy position. Sergeant Stafford encountered and 
captured single handed six of the enemy. Home 
address, Mrs. Douglas Stafford, mother, 808 
East Church Street, Marion, Ohio. 

STAFFORD, THOMAS Private 

Company L, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, France, September 
1, 1918. Locating an enemy machine-gun nest. 
Private Stafford, upon his own initiative, organ- 
ized a patrol and led it in an attack on the hostile 
position, thereby facilitating the advance of the 
companv. Home address, James Stafford, father, 
217 Mill Street, Rhinelander, Wis. 

STAINS, TRACY R. . . Second Lieutenant 
28th Infantry. After being severely wounded at 
the beginning of the engagement near Bezy-le-Seo, 
France, July 18, 1918, he continued to lead his 
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signed to him. He declined medical assistance and 
did not retire to an aid station until he had seen to 
the disposition and security of his men. Home 
address, C. M. Stains, half-brother, 513 North 
Estrella Street, El Paso, Texas. 

STAINTON, MARVIN EVERETT . . . 

Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
9, 1918. While his battalion was being held up by 
heavy machine-gun fire he voluntarily led a small 
detachment of his platoon forward. He advanced 
far into enemy territory and succeeded in captur- 
ing seven machine-gun nests and 47 prisoners, 
continuing with his mission until he was killed. 
Next of kin, Mrs. L. Stainton, mother, Laurel, Mass. 

STAMBAUGH, ISABELLE .... 

Reserve Nurse, Army Nurse Corps. While with 
a surgical team at a British Casualty Clearing 
Station during the big German drive of March 21, 
1918, in front of Amiens, France, she was seriously 
wounded by shell fire from German airplanes. 
Home addres-o, 4028 Baring Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

STAMPS, B. B. . . Chief Pharmacist's Mate 
Attached to 6th Machine Gun BattaUon, U. S. 
M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Jaulny, France, September 13-15, 1918. Working 
continually without rest or food. Pharmacist's 
Mate Stamps cared for the wounded under most 
hazardous conditions. When a counterattack by 
the enemy seemed imminent the medical detach- 
ment was ordered to the rear, but he wilhngly stayed 
with the wounded and assisted greatly in their 
evacuation. Home address, I. J. Stamps, father. 
Parch man. Miss. 

STANFIELD, LAURENCE . Color Sergeant 
Headquarters Company, 120th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near BelUcourt, 
France, September 28, 1918. Sergeant Stanfield, 
attached to the regimental intelligence service, was 
severely gassed but after receiving first-aid treat- 
ment he insisted on returning to duty. Gassed a 
second time and relieved for a short period, he 
personally made a search for wounded men, and, 
finding a large number, went to the aid station and 
brought stretcher bearers. He continued this work 
until he was blinded by the effects of the gas. Home 
address, R. H. Stanfield, father, 705 East Main 
Street, Durham, N. C. 

STANKUNOS, BENJAMIN G. . . Private 
Company B, 310th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, November 5, 1918. With two other sol- 
diers, Private Stankunos voluntarily left a place of 
safety, went forward 40 meters under machine- 
gun fire in plain view of the enemy, and rescued an- 
other soldier, who had been blinded by a machine- 
gun bullet and was helplessly staggering about. 
Home address, Mrs. Ameley Stankunos, mother, 
1770 West Wood Street, Shamokin, Pa. 

STANTON, Jr.. CHARLES . . . Corporal 
Company L, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
15, 1918. Accompanied by an officer and three 
other soldiers, he made a reconnaissance of the 
River La Selle, the journey being made under con- 
stant and heavy machine-gun fire. To secure the 
desired information it was necessary to wade the 
stream for the entire distance. Home address, 
Charles Stanton, father, Troy, Pa. 

STAPLETON, GORDON . Second Lieutenant 
6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Vilosnes, France, November 6, 1918. 
Entering Vilosnes with a patrol, Lieutenant Staple- 



ton encountered heavy enemy machine-gun fire. 
He attacked and killed four Germans, took four 
prisoners and forced those remaining to take shelter 
in a trench. Although greatly outnumbered he 
held his position, while the French crossed the River 
Meuse and took many prisoners. Home address, 
Mrs. Elizabeth T. Stapleton, mother, Ennis, Tex. 

STAPLETON, WILLIAM A. . . . Corporal 
Company I, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 
1918. With the aid of two men he charged and 
captured a German machine-gun. Home address, 
Bill Stapleton, Rush, Ky. 

STARK, Jr., ALEXANDER N. . . Major 

61st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cote St. Germain, France, November 
7, 1918. His battalion being stopped by maciiine- 
gun fire in the attack of November 7, 1918, Major 
Stark personally led it in a renewed attack and thus 
succeeded in gaining the Cote St. Germain. Major 
Stark personally captured a machine-gun and 13 
prisoners, his personal example of fearlessness en- 
couraging his men to advance against odds. Home 
address. Colonel A. N. Stark, M. C., Washington, 
D. C. 

STARKEY, JOSEPH , . . First Lieutenant 
9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Medeah Ferme, France, October 8, 1918. 
Wounded, but regardless of danger to himself, 
Lieutenant Starkey led his men through heavy 
machine-gun and artillery fire in an attack over 
whelmingly successful, in which he received a 
second wound. _ Home address, R. M. Starkey, 
501 Chamberlain Avenue, Chattanooga, Tenn. 

STARLINGS, PAUL N Captain 

26th Infantry. In spite of the fact that return- 
ing wounded men informed that it was impossible 
to take Bezy-le-Sec, France, July 21, 1918, he led 
his company forward with courage and determina- 
tion under steady fire, and thereby gave invalu- 
able aid in the assault in which he knew his com- 
mand was the last reserve. Home address, Mrs. 
Ella C. Starlings, mother, 183 Green Street, 
Annapolis, Md. 

STATHAM, GEORGE B. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Machine Gun Battalion, 9th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Tuilerie Ferme, France, November 4, 1918. Al- 
though he was the only remaining member of his 
gun crew. Private Statham courageously operated 
his gun until he had put one enemy machine-gun 
nest out of action. He continued with his heroic 
work until he was killed. Next of kin, T. S. 
Statham, father. Route B, Cordele, Ga. 

STEARNS, DAVID W Corporal 

Company C, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Thibaut, France, August 
6, 1918. Corporal Stearns was a member of a pla- 
toon ordered to precede the infantry, to construct 
footbridges across the Vesle River. Enemy sniper, 
machine-gun, and artillery fire was so intense that 
four attempts of his platoon failed. Acting upon 
his own initiative. Corporal Stearns made his way 
along the river in the face of the deadly fire, and, 
for one hour, reconnoitered the enemy's positions, 
reporting back to his commanding officer with in- 
formation of the greatest value. Home address, 
Mr. and Mrs. J. O .Stearns, 1641 East Stark Street, 
Portland Ore. 

STEEDE, WALTER J Private 

Company E, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Forest De Fere, near Nes- 
les, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 26 
to August 2, 1918, during the advance of his regi- 



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ment in the Forest De Fere, by his voluntary, 
authorized and untiring efforts in carrying in the 
wounded, both by day and by night, under the 
most severe and dangerous circumstances, and es- 

gecially when the town of Sergy was under heavy 
ombardment, July 29-31, 1918. Home address, 
Mrs. William Steede, 1025 Tamarack Avenue, 
Grand Rapids, Mich. 

STEELE, RICHARD W. . Second Lieutenant 
Observer, Air Service, 166th Aero Squadron. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois 
D'Barricourt, France, October 23, 1918. While on 
a bombing raid back of the German lines Lieuten- 
ant Steele, accompanied by his pilot, was attacked 
by six German pursuit planes. They were forced 
to leave the formation in which they were traveling 
owing to engine trouble; the enemy began riddling 
their plane with machine-gun fire. Lieutenant 
Steele fought them on all sides and is credited by 
members of the 11th Aero Squadron, who were 
flying over him several thousand feet, with having 
brought down one of his opponents. He was woun- 
ded twice in the leg and twice in the arm, and con- 
tinued fighting although each time he was hit he 
was knocked down into the observer's cockpit. At 
last, however, only his tail gun was in working con- 
dition, the other two having been disabled by IduI- 
lets, and Lieutenant Steele sank unconscious into 
the cockpit. Home address, William Steele, 
father, 426 East Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, 111. 

STEELE, WALTER P Corporal 

Company G, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. He advanced alone upon an enemy machine- 
gun nest, shot three of the crew, and continued his 
efforts to silence the guns until he was wounded. 
Home address, J. O. Steele, father, Roseclare, 111. 

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STEGAR, BERNARD A . . . . Private 
Deceased. Company F, 107th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, 
France, October, 18, 1918. When a comrade was 
severely wounded by machine-gun fire, he went to 
his rescue, crossing open spaces subjected to in- 
tense fire by the enemy. He was wounded as he 
advanced, but he continued forward and reached 
the side of his wounded comrade, when he was again 
hit by a machine-gun bullet and instantly killed. 
Next of kin, Mike Stegar, father, Marlin, Texas. 

STEIMEL, WILLIAM J Private 

Company D, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Boia de Belleau, France, 
June 12, 1918. Although wounded in several 
places by an enemy hand grenade. Private Steimel 
refused to go to the rear until his mission was com- 
pleted. After receiving first aid, he again returned 
to the front line, although the entire line was at 
that time being subjected to a severe shelling. 
Home address, F. C. Steimel, father, Debow, Ark. 

STEIN, FRED C Corporal 

Company F, 12.5th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
9, 1918. Corporal Stein charged and captured a 
strong enemy machine-gun nest and immediately 
turned the gun on the enemy. He was twice wound- 
ed while changing the position of the gun, but con- 
tinued to operate it under heavy shell and machine- 
gun fire until he received a third wound in the arm, 
which made it impossible for him to further operate 
the gun. Home address, George Stevens, friend, 
Atlanta, Mich. 

STEINER, GEORGE C . . . . Sergeant 
1st Battalion, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
Octobers, 1918. Sergeant Steiner, severely wounded 
on the battle line with his company, remained on 



duty until the objective was gained and the posi- 
tion consoUdated. Home address, Mrs. Jane 
Steinerl, wife, 1014 Grand Avenue, Port Wash- 
ington, Wis. 

STEINER, J. J. F Major 

1st Battalion, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, 
October 9, 1918. In command of his battalion in 
the front line, Major Steiner personally conducted 
a reconnaissance. Exposed to enemy fire, he ob- 
tained valuable information after other patrols 
had failed. An attack was then organized, in which 
two machine-guns were captured and a dangerous 
salient eliminated. Home address, Mrs. R. E . 
Steiner. mother, 220 Hull Street, Montgomery, 
Ala. 

STEINHILBER, CLOYD W. . First Lieutenant 
354th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Barricourt, France, November 1-2 , 
1918. When his company commander was seriously 
wounded he took an automatic rifle from a dead 
soldier and held off the enemy for two hours, de- 
fending the wounded ofiBcer until assistance could 
be obtained. Next day, while in command of his 
company, he was himself wounded, losing an eye 
and puncturing the nose, but continued to urge his 
men forward, inspiring them by his example under 
heavy machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. L.E. 
Steinhilber, mother, 640 State Street, Watertown, 
N. Y. 

STEININGER, ROY H Private 

Medical Detachment, Company C, 9th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah 
Ferme, France, October 4, 1918. After several 
men of his company had been wounded. Private 
Steininger repeatedly left cover, expo.sing himself 
in an open field to enemy machine-gun fire, in order 
to bring in wounded and administer first aid. Homo 
address, Mrs. James De Kalb, 925 Upland Street, 
Chester, Pa. 

STEINKRAUS, HERMAN W. . First Lieutenant 
127th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near the Bois de Bantheville, France, Oc- 
tober 15, 1918. Continuing in command of his 
company, after he had been instructed to go to the 
rear for treatment for an infected leg, Lieutenant 
Steinkraus skillfully extricated his company with 
few casualties, when it became suddenly exposed 
to intense machine-gun fire from both flanks. Re- 
inforcing his command with stragglers he organ- 
ized a strong right flank guard by utilizing captured 
German machine-guns and succeeded in main- 
taining his position. Home address, Herman F. 
Steinkraus, father, 4012 Mapledale Avenue, 
Cleveland, Ohio. 

STEMBRIDGE, ROBERT W. . First Lieutenant 
21st Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vieville-en-Haye, France, 
October 31, 191S-November 1, 1918. Although 
wounded by a shell fragment and suffering from the 
effects of an antitetanic serum, Lieutenant Stem- 
bridge continued to lead his platoon through the 
night of October 31 and the offen.sive operation o f 
November 1, under heavy enemy shell fire, encour- 
aging his men by his g.allant conduct. Home ad- 
dress, J. W. Stembridge, Milledgeville, Ga. 

STENSON, CARL H Private 

Deceased. Company E, 2d Battalion, 5th Regi- 
ment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. 
Private Stennson displayed great courage in serv- 
ing as a stretcher bearer during the operations at 
Blane Mont Ridge. When his helper was wounded he 
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to rescue him and was killed in his self-sacrificing 
attempt. Next of kin, Christine E. Stenson, 
mother, Pleasant Street, Framingham, Mass. 

STEPHENSON, CARLTON , . . Corporal 
Company B, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Catillon, France, October 
18, 1918. Severely wounded, Corporal Stephenson 
remained with his automatic rifle section in an ex- 
posed position, covering the withdrawal of his com- 
pany. Although almost surrounded, he inflicted 
severe losses on the enemy and held this position 
throughout the day. Home address, Mrs. Bidie 
A. Stephenson, mother, Clayton, N. C. 

STEPHENS, JOSEPH W. P. . . . Captain 
Company E, 26th Infantry. When necessity 
arose for a company to advance to an important 
position in the fighting near Soissons, France, 
July 19, 1918, he led his command through a heavy 
shelled area with conspicuous bravery, reached his 
objective and directed his men to a successful at- 
tack until so seriously wounded as to necessitate 
his evacuation. Home address, J. W. G. Stephens, 
father, Wicomico Church, Va. 

STEVENS, HARRY A. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 5th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Somme-Py, 
France, October 3, 1918. While leading his platoon 
in attack. Lieutenant Stevens fell mortally wounded 
but refused to be taken to the dressing station until 
he had directed the advance of his plattoon and as- 
sured himself that it would not be checked. Next 
of kin, T. H. Stevens, father. Sanitary Division, 
Board of Education, New York City. 

STEVENS, JOHN H. . . Second Lieutenant 
Air Service, 147th Aero Squadron. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
France, July 2, 1918. Lieutenant Stevens, with 
four other pilots, attacked 12 enemy aircraft (type 
Pfalz) flying in two groups well within the enemy 
lines. As soon as the enemy planes were sighted 
Lieutenant Stevens maneuvered to get between 
them and the sun, and with great difficulty gained 
the advantage. While three of the other American 
officers dived on the lower formation Lieutenant 
Stevens and Second Lieutenant Kenneth L. Porter 
engaged the upper formation in a bold and brilliant 
combat, two planes of which they crashed to the 
earth. Home address, Mrs. Effie Stevens, Albion, 
N. Y. 

STEVENS, LEVI . . . First Lieutenant 

125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Romagne, France, October 9, 1918. 
Commanding a small detachment, he charged and 
captured a strong enemy machine-gun nest, his 
personal activity and courage aiding greatly in the 
success of the exploit. Although wounded and un- 
der heavy fire, he organized a position from which 
his detachment could eff'ectively turn the captured 
gun on the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Margaret 
Stevens, mother, 433 State Street, Alpena, Mich. 

STEVENSON, ALFRED .... Sergeant 
Deceased. Company C, 111th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Fismette, 
France, August 10, 1918. Sergeant Stevenson and 
another soldier voluntarily went through heavy 
machine-gun fire to carry an important message to 
an advanced unit. Attracted by the cries of a woun- 
ded soldier while they were returning they went 
to his assistance and, in doing so. Sergeant Steven- 
son was mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Doris Stevenson, wife, Linwood, Pa. 

STEVENSON, CHARLES F. . . . Corporal 

Company D, 105th Engineers. For extraordinary 

heroism in action at BeUicourt, France, September 



29, 1918. As Corporal Stephenson and his squad 
were engaged in planking over a shell hole, they 
were fired on from the side. Locating the course of 
the fire by the flash, he attacked the enemy posi- 
tion with his rifle, kilUng one German, taking two 
prisoners, and clearing the adjacent shell holes. 
His quick initiative and bravery saved the lives of 
his men and prevented an interruption of their 
work. Home address, Mrs. Delia Dupree Steven- 
son, wife, Angier, N. C. 

STEVENSON, JENS L Corporal 

Deceased. Company F, 319th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action October 0. 1918. 
Corporal Stevenson voluntarily left shelter and 
crawled in the open under heavy machine-gun fire 
to the aid of a wounded soldier. While trying to 
dress the latter's injuries, Corporal Stevenson was 
killed by a machine-gun taullet. Next of kin, Elsie 
Stevenson, mother, Raymond, Alberta, Canada. 

STEWART, ALPHEUS E Private 

Deceased. Company G, 107th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918. Private Stewart, hav- 
ing been wounded in the head, advanced with 
fearless disregard for his own personal safety 
against an enemy machine-gun nest and succeeded 
in putting it out of action by bombing the gunners. 
He was killed immediately thereafter by enemy 
machine-gun fire. Next of kin, Mrs. L. D. Hill- 
burn, sister, Jordantown, Texas. 

STEWART, BERT L Corporal 

Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France , 
October 3, 1918. After his officer had been wounded 
by shell fire. Corporal Stewart, sufi'ering from seven 
wounds about the knee from the same shell, took 
command of his platoon, led it in the assault to the 
objective, and established it in line Home address, 
Mrs. Jennie Teener, Idaville, Ind. 

STEWART, CLARENCE L. . . . Private 
Company B, 7th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Chateau - 
Thierry, France, May 31, to June 4, 1918. As a 
motorcycle rider he worked steadily for 24 hours 
without rest. He was struck by shrapnel, which 
wounded him in the neck, back, and in both legs, 
but he continued on duty in spite of these injuries. 
Home address, Mrs. Nancy Stewart, mother, 
R. F. D. 1, Verona, Pa. 

STEWART, GEORGE L Sergeant 

Deceased. Company I, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Nesles, France, 
July 14-15, 1918. After he had seen several of his 
comrades fall in the attempt to accomplish the 
mission. Sergeant Stewart volunteered to carry an 
important message through a heavy shell and gas 
bombardment. Home address, John Stewart, 
father, Erwin, Tenn. 

STEWART, KIRBY P. . . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ch4tel Chehery, France, 
October 8, 1918. Leading his platoon in an attack 
through an open valley, which was swept by en- 
emy machine-gun fire from both flanks, he dis- 
played marked heroism in continuing in command of 
his men after being himself severely wounded, in- 
spiring them by his courage till he fell mortally 
wounded by a second machine-gun bullet. Next of 
kin, Mrs. J. M. Stewart, 211 Court Street, Braden- 
town, Fla. 

STEWART, MALLEY Private 

Headquarters Company, 371st Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bussy Farm, 
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wounded, Private Stewart continued to carry tele- 
phone material forward through a heavy barrage 
for several hours, until overcome by loss of blood 
and weakness Home address, Mrs. Judie Miligan, 
sister. Fort Mott. S. C. 



STEVENS, MATT Corporal 

Company E, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism throughout the advance across the River 
OurcQ and to Fismes, France, on the south bank 
of the Vesle River, July 31 to Aug\ist 8, 1918. 
Corporal Stevens, then a private was a runner for 
his company and was engaged day and night in 
carrying messages throughout machine-gun and ar- 
tillery fire. He did his work without fear or hesi- 
tation, thereby keeping constant liaison with higher 
authority. During times not so occupied he ad- 
ministered aid to the wounded, crawling to stricken 
comrades at imminent ri.sk of his own life, through 
areas swept by machine-gun fire. Through disre- 
gard of danger he was the means of saving many 
wounded men. Home address, Mrs. Charlotte 
Stevens, wife, Wannaska, Mich. 

STEWART, WARREN C Private 

Sanitary Detachment, 11.5th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
October 10, 1918. In the Bois de Montague, east 
of the Meuse, Private Stewart voluntarily and at the 
risk of his life, walked through an opening under 
direct machine-gun fire to administer first aid to the 
wounded in an advanced post. During the entire 
offensive his conduct was imstrumental in main- 
taining the morale of the troopg, to which he was 
attached. Home address, Edgar Stewart, 220 
Collins Avenue. Baltimore, Md. 

STICKLES, HARVEY Private 

Headquarters Company, 166th Infantry. For 
extraordinarv heroism in action northeast of Chat- 
eau-Thierry,' France, July 29-30, 1918. Several 
times during the night of July 29, 1918, and three 
times during the afternoon of July 30, 1918, he 
left the shelter of battalion headquarters and went 
out into an intense bombardment to repair tele- 
phone lines connecting battalion and regimental 
command po.sts. He had several narrow escapes 
and was once thrown to the ground by the burst 
of an exploding shell, yet he continued to perform 
his important work after others had failed. Home 
address, Jennie W. Miller, 234 Barnam Avenue, 
Akron, Ohio. 

STIFENELL. LUCH Private 

Deceased. Battery C, 107th Field Artillery. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Peterghem, 
Belgium, October 31, 1918. Mortally wounded, 
yet realizing the need of every effective at the piece 
to continue its operation, he refused help from his 
comrades, and while lying on the ground, cheered 
the members of the gun crew and urged them to 
maintain their fire, until he was removed to a 
dressing station by a stretcher bearer. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Pauline Stifenell, mother. Cherry and 
Jacoby Streets, Norristown, Pa. 

STILLWELL. FRANK Sergeant 

Battery A, 6th Meld Artillery. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Fl^ville, France, Octo- 
ber 4, 1918. When his section of a platoon had been 
caught in an enemy barr.ige and all cannoneers of 
the platoon had been either killed or wounded. 
Sergeant Stillwell made repeated trips into the 
shelled area to remove the wounded. He assumed 
command of the platoon after the commanding 
officer had been evacuated and skillfully performed 
the duties involved therein. Home address, Ernest 
Stillwell, uncle, Kansas City, Mo. 



STINE, RALPH W. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Forges, France, September 
26, 1918. During the progress of the attack, Lieu- 
tenant Stine led a squad which wiped out six ma- 
chine-gun nests and put the crews of five others to 
flight. At the last nest he met stubborn resistance 
and was instantly killed by a sniper while advanc- 
ing upon it at close range. Next of kin, Mrs. Minnie 
Stine. mother. 235 Chestnut Street, Paxton, 111. 

STINSON, JAMES K. . Private (First Class) 
101st Field Battahon, Signal Corps. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action at Marchoville, France, 
September 26, 1918. He showed exceptional cool- 
ness and courage in voluntarily laying and repairing 
telephone lines under a violent bombardment. 
Later, when all other wires had been cut, he suc- 
ceeded in tapping in on lines and putting through 
a call for a barrage. Home address, R. F. Stinson, 
brother, Thorndale PostofiBce, Ontario, Canada. 

STIRLING, THOMAS .... Corporal 
Machine-Gun Company, 354th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Kemonville, 
France, November 1, 1918. Corporal Stirling was 
directing the fire of his machine-gun crew at close 
range from a shell hole in an open field, when their 
gun became disabled: thereupon he and two other 
soldiers advanced with pistols upon the enemy 
machine-gun nest, at which they had been firing, 
and captured it with three guns and nine prisoners. 
Putting one of the captured guns into immediate 
action ag.ainst the enemy, they enabled the In- 
fantry to advance with a minimum of casu.alties. 
Home address, Andrew Stirling, father, 3042 
Marion Street, Denver, Colo. 

STOCKTON, FRANK R Private 

Deceased. Company E, 167th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Lamusard 
Farm, near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, Oc- 
tober 14, 1018. This soldier, while acting as htter 
bearer, went through deadly artillery and machine- 
gun fire to the aiu of some wounded doldiers, disre- 
garding warnings as to the danger in so doing. After 
administering first aid to one of the wounded, he 
carried him toward our lines, and had almost 
reached a place of safety when he was killed by 
machine-gun fire, having given proof of the highest 
devotion to duty, courage, and self-sacrifice. Next 
of kin. Rev. J.I Stockton, father. Albany, Morgan 
County, Ala. 

STOKER, ALEXANDER .... Sergeant 
Company A, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Chatillon. France. 
November 5, 1918. Accompanied by another 
soldier. Sergeant Stoker advanced against an en- 
emy machine-gun unit which was holding up the 
advance of his platoon and the company on hi.s left, 
He completed the capture of the position, kilhng 
three of the enemy and routing the remaining part 
of the unit, thereby enabling his platoon to advance 
to their objective. Next of kin, Mrs. Alexander 
Stoker, wife, R. F. D. 1, Box 72, Daltou, Ga. 

STOKES, JOHN Y. Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, 20th Aero Squadron For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Etain, France, 
September 16, 1918. After their own formation 
had been broken up. Lieutenant Stokes and hia 
pilot voluntarily continued on their bombing mis- 
sion with planes from another squadron. Although 
their plane was thrown out of control by antiair- 
craft fire, they proceeded to their objective and 
dropped their bombs. Their motor then died com- 
pletely, and they were attacked by an enemy com- 
bat plane, but they fought off the attacking ma- 



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chine and reached the allied lines, where their plane 
crashed in a forest. Home address, John Y. 
Stokes, father. West Market, Reidsville, N. C. 

STOLL, CHARLES T Corporal 

Company C, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
18, 1918. After the advance of hia company had 
been stopped by strong hostile machine-gun fire, 
Corporal StoU, with three companions, advanced 
far ahead of the front line to attack an enemy posi- 
tion located in a large farnihouse. By skillful 
maneuvering in the broad daylight they covered all 
entrances to the house and forced the surrender of 
the entire force of the enemy, numbering 36 men 
and two officers. During the exploit they killed 
two Germans who attempted to take cover in the 
cellar. Home address, Mrs. Charles StoU, mother, 
238 West Seventeenth Street, New York City. 

STONE, ALEXANDER H. . First Lieutenant 
116th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Brabrant, France, October 8, 1918. 
Lieutenant Stone personally led hia men in attack 
on machine-gun nests, destroying several of them 
and capturing many prisoners and several guns. 
He repeatedly refused to go to the rear with a badly 
sprained ankle, though ordered to do so by a sur- 
geon. Home address, Mrs. W. S. Stone, mother, 
Fredericksburg, Va. 

STONE, BARNARD . . Private (First Class) 
Company B, 138th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Cheppy, France, September 
26, 1918. In the face of machine-gun fire Private 
Stone entered an enemy dugout alone, killed one 
German and captured six prisoners and two machine 
guns. Though he was twice wounded he remained 
on duty until the last day of the drive. After hia 
wound was dressed, he left the hospital to join his 
company. Home address, Mrs. Margaret Stone, 
mother, 4557A Delmar Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 

STONE, EDWARD R Colonel 

23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Medeah Farm, France, October 3-10, 1918. 
Throughout the heavy fighting near Medeah 
Farm Colonel Stone was at all times in the most 
exposed position, going over the top with hia regi- 
ment four times in seven days, after all his battalion 
commanders had been killed. He repeatedly re- 
fused to go to a place of safety during the most 
severe bombardments, even after being seriously 
gassed. Home address, Mrs. Edward R, Stone, 
wife, 518 North Yakima, Tacoma, Wash. 

STONE, ELLSWORTH A. . Second Lieutenant 
326th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Juvin, France, October 11, 1918. 
Leading his platoon under withering machine-gun 
fire, Lieutenant Stone, although wounded admir- 
ably led hia men on until ordered to withdraw. He 
personally supervised the evacuation of the wound- 
ed, and, in taking a new position, he was again 
wounded. Scarcely able to stand, he remained in 
the action until ordered to the rear by his company 
commander. Home address, Frank E. Stone, 
M.D., father, 92 South Common Street, Lynn, 
Mass. 

STONE, JAMES E Sergeant 

314th Ambulance Company, 304th Sanitary 
Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Nantilois, France, September 29, 1918, to October 
1, 1918. While on duty at the ambulance dressing 
station Sergeant Stone heard the report that there 
were several wounded men on a wooded hill exposed 
to enemy machine-gun fire. He volunteered and 
brought the wounded men in, which necessitated 
several trips under heavy fire. On many more oc- 
casions during the fighting around Montfaucon 



he exposed himself to the enemy fire in rescuing the 
wounded. Home address, WilUam E. Stone, father, 
1224 Tripitt Street, Owensboro, Ky. 

STONE, OTIS L Corporal 

Company K, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Epieds, France, July 23, 
1918. Assisted by two comrades. Corporal Stone 
rushed out in the face of direct annihilating ma- 
chine-gun fire and brought in a wounded comrade 
who was lying 25 yards in front of his Unes. Home 
address, Mrs. J. Stone, mother, 103 Central Street, 
Stoneham, Mass. 

STONECIPHER, MANIPHE . . . Sergeant 
Company M, 28th Infantry. He showed re- 
markable coolness and disregard of danger under 
heavy bombardment near Cantigny, France, May 
28-30, 1918. While directing the consolidation of 
a new position, a driving fire caused many casual- 
ties in hia command, but by his example of forti- 
tude he inspired confidence in his men and refused 
to withdraw to the second line, even when his am- 
munition was nearly exhausted. Home address 
Mrs. Hattie Stonecipher, mother, luka, 111. 

STONEY, BRUCE Private 

Medical Detachment, 371st Infantry ._ For ex- 
traordianry heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, 
September 29, 1918. With three other soldiers, 
Private Stoney crawled 200 yards ahead of our lines 
under violent machine-gun fire and rescued an 
officer who was lying mortally wounded in a shell 
hole. Home address, Susan Stoney, mother, 
AUendale, S. C. 

STORM, GEORGE P. . Battalion Sergeant Major 
Deceased. Headquarters Company, 16th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Bauley, France, October 4, 1918. Sergeant Major 
Storm volunteered and carried a message through 
violent artillery and machine-gun fire. He then 
assisted in caring for the wounded and sending 
them to the rear with prisoners. Later, when hia 
battalion had made an advance. Sergeant Major 
Storm, after finishing his duties at the old P. C. 
advanced through violent fire to his new station, 
where he was killed by shell fire while assisting 
in the consolidation. Next of kin, Edward Storm , 
brother, Weissport, Pa. 

STORRIE, ROBERT S Corporal 

Company E, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Eply, France, September 
4, 1918. Under heavy fire from machine-guns, and 
although seriously wounded, he continued to ad- 
vance within the enemy's lines. By words of en- 
couragement he urged his men to follow. By hia 
brave leadership an enemy outpost defended by 
two machine-guns and six riflemen was captured. 
Home address, Mrs. Eileen Storrie, wife, 47 India 
Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

STOUT, ALBERT H. . . Second Lieutenant 
132d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in Bois de Forfit, France, October 12, 1918. 
After the battalion objective had been reached 
at the north edge of Bois de Fori^t, Lieutenant 
Stout's platoon which was in the front wave, was 
attacked from the rear by the enemy, who had pene- 
trated the fine to the left. Lieutenant Stout 
quickly changed his position and led his men in a 
hand-to-hand fight. The hostile force, consisting 
of 40 men armed with six machine-guns, was killed 
or captured, Lieutenant Stout himself killing three 
Germans and capturing one machine-gun. Home 
address, Mrs. Mary Stout, mother, Cairo, 111. 

STOUT, LOUIS Captain 

165th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Noyers, France, November 7, 1918. 



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After the ammunition supply had been exhausted 
Captain Stout displayed exceptional gallantry 
and leadership in leading this company and one pla- 
toon of another in a bayonet charge up hill 346, 
capturing this strong point, together with six 
machine-guns and 23 prisoners. Home address. 
Bertha E. Stout, 1622 Poplar Avenue, Kansas 
City. Mo. 

STOUT, PENROSE V. , . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, 27th Aero Squadron. For extra- 
ordinary herism in action near Charny, France, 
September 28, 1918. While engaged in a solitary 
patrol of the enemy lines Lieutenant Stout attacked 
an a'-tillery regulating machine. He was almost im- 
mediately attacked by five enemy planes, and sub- 
jected to infantry and anti-aircraft fire, but fear- 
lessly continued the unequal fight until his machine 
guns were broken and he was shot through the 
shoulder and lung. Home address, Frank R. 
Chambers, Bronxville, N. Y. 

STOVALL, WILLIAM H. . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, pilot, 13th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the region of 
Etain, France, September 26, 1918. While leading 
a protection patrol over a day bombing formation 
his patrol became reduced through motor trouble 
to himself and one other pilot. When the bombing 
patrol was attacked by seven enemy planes he in 
turn attacked the enemy and destroyed one plane. 
Home address, Mrs. William H. Stovall, mother, 
Stovall, Miss. 

STOWELL, EARLE B Corporal 

Deceased. Company C, 104th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Remy, 
France, September 12, 1918. When his platoon was 
held up by machine-guus Corporal Stowell volun- 
teered with two others and charged an enemy ma- 
chinegun nest, capturing two guns, 1 trench mortar, 
and 12 prisoners. Next of kin, Mrs. C. J. Kemp- 
ton, Westboro, Mass. 

STRAABE, GILBERT Private 

Company D, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 
3, 1918. He voluntarily and unhesitatingly left 
shelter under heavy shell fire and without thought 
of personal danger rendered first aid and carried a 
wounded comrade to a place of safety. Home 
address. Miller M. Strom, friend, Devon, Mont. 

8TRAHM, VICTOR S Major 

Air Service, pilot, 91st Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Metz, France, 
September 13, 1918. Major Strahm displayed 
remarkable courage and skill in penetrating the 
enemy territory for a distance of 25 kilometers, 
flying at an altitude of less than 300 meters. His 
plane was subjected to intense fire from anticraft 
guns in the region of Metz, and he was attacked 
by a superior number of German planes, one of 
which he destroyed. He completed his mission and 
returned with information of great military value. 
Home address, Frank J. Strahm, Bowhng Green, 
Ky. 

STRAIN, JAMES F. . . . First Lieutenant 
Company B, 363d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Very, France, September 
27, 1918. Although severely wounded himself, 
Lieutenant Strain crawled through hea%'y fire to 
the side of his commanding oflBcer, and taking the 
latter on his back brought him to safety. He then 
took command of the company, and, except for a 
visit to the first-aid station, remained throughout 
the entire operation. Home address, Mrs. James 
F. Strain, wife, 721 Parallel Street, Atchison, Kan. 



STRANGE, GEORGE F. . Private (First Class) 
Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Poncheaux, France, October, 
1918. Private Strange and 20 other soldiers, the 
remnants of two platoons, were isolated in a rail- 
road cut under heavy enemy fire, when 75 of the 
enemy started a counterattack on their position. 
Possessing the only automatic rifle in the group. 
Private Strange fearlessly opened fire on the enemy 
from an exposed position until his automatic rifle 
jammed and his left arm was paralyzed by a wound. 
He succeeded in clearing the jam, however; and 
immediately resumed firing, despite his left arm 
being disabled, driving off the enemy and breaking 
up the counterattack through his exceptional for- 
titude and determination. Shortly afterward, he 
was again wounded by a bursting shell. Home 
address, Mrs. EflSe Strange, wife, box 132, Spring- 
field, Tenn. 

STRAWBRIDGE. GEORGE . . . Private 
Company B, 2d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Fleville, 
France, October 5, 1918. Private Strawbridge 
administered first aid to a wounded comrade under 
heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, and although 
wounded himself, he refused evacuation, remaining 
on duty with the company during the entire action. 
Home address, Mrs. George Strawbridge, Flaxton, 
N. Dak. 

STRICKLAND, CURTIS MIMS . . Corporal 
Company M, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
8, 1918. CrawUng several hundred feet under 
deadly rifle and machine-gun fire. Corporal Strick- 
land, with another soldier, flanked a shell hole, 
wherein a number of the enemy were hiding. In 
this heroic exploit he either killed or captured 14 
of the enemy, as well as taking a machine-gun. 
Home address, Cal. R. Strickland, father, Colleton, 
S. C. 

STRIN, BENJAMIN T Corporal 

Deceased. 45th Company, 5th Regiment, 
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, 
France, June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof 
of that extraordinary heroism which will serve 
as an example to hitherto untried troops. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Anna T. Strin, mother, 629 West Main 
Street, Greensburg, Ind. 

STRIPLING, WALTER B. . . . Corporal 
Company, G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Nonsard, France, September 
12, 1918. The whole line being held up by heavy 
fire from an enemy strong point. Corporal Strip- 
ling, with marked initiative, led his squad, despite 
strong resistance, skillfully flanked and captured 
his objective, together with 30 prisoners, without 
the loss of a man. Home address, Mrs. L. E. Price, 
mother, Oliver Springs, Tenn. 

STROBEL, HENRY A Private 

Company D, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. With eight other soldiers, comprising 
the company headquarters detachment. Private 
Strobel assisted his company commander in clean- 
out enemy dugouts along the canal and capturing 
242 prisoners. Home address, Clemens Strobel, 
father, Tell City, Ind. 

STROMAN, HENRY H Sergeant 

Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Eclisfontaine, near Bois de 
Baulny, France, September 28, 1918. Responding 
to a call for volunteers, Sergeant Stroman, with five 
others, advanced 400 yards beyond their front to 
bring in wounded comrades. They succeeded in 
rescuing seven of their men, also in bringing in the 



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dead body of a lieutenant, while exposed to ter- 
rific machine-gun fire. Home address, WiUiam C. 
Stroman, brother, 65 West Gaines Stieet, Talla- 
hasse. Fla. 

STROTHERS, GREENE .... Corporal 
Company G, 11th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vieville, France, September 
12, 1918. Although on duty with the regimental 
chaplain. Corporal Strothers requested and was 
granted permission to accompany the first wave. 
Aided by a fellow soldier, Corporal Strothers suc- 
cessfully accompUshed the capture of 14 prisoners 
and their machine-guns. Home address, John 
Strothers, father, Mitchell, La. 

STREB, THOMAS F Private 

Company H, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
17, 1918. In the Bois de Consenvoye east of the 
Meuse, Private Streb operated his automatic rifle 
on a post enfiladed by direct machine-gun fire dur- 
ing a desperate counterattack by the enemy until 
the rifle was damaged by the enemy's fire and he 
himself was wounded. He remained on post con- 
tinuing to defend same with an ordinary rifle. He 
was later gassed and refused to go to the hospital 
until ordered by his company commander. Home 
address, Miss Mary Streb, 402 North Madeira 
Street, Baltimore, Md. 

STRUCEL, PETER Sergeant 

Deceased. Company L, 314th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, 
France, September 26, 1918. During an attack 
and under heavy machine-gun fire Sergeant Strucel 
showed exceptional courage and devotion to duty by 
constantly walking up and down the line cheering 
and encouraging his men. In the performance of 
this task he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. B. 
Strucel, mother, 430 Seventh Street, Calumet, Mich. 

STUART, ARTHUR J Corporal 

Deceased. Company M, 125th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action north of Jaulgonne, 
near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. Although ex- 
posed to artillery, machine-gun, and rifle fire. 
Corporal Stuart attempted to carry a wounded 
man from within 100 feet of the German Une. He 
was killed while crawling toward his own lines with 
his wounded comrade on his back. Next of kin, 
Sumner B. Stuart, father, 12 Sumner Street, Lubec, 
Me. 



STUART. GEORGE Corpora 

Company K, 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ravine de la Reine, north of 
Samogneux, France, October 10, 1918. Under 
difficult circumstances he led his squad to its ob- 
jective, although they were greatly outnumbered by 
the enemy. Single-handed, he afterwards killed six 
of the enemy and captured two machine-guns. 
Home address, Mrs. Murial Stuart, mother, 199 
Bidwell Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. 

STUCKRAD, ARTHUR L. . . . Corporal 
Company F, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 5, 
1918. With two other soldiers, Corporal Struckrad 
advanced ahead of their company and rushed an 
enemy machine-gun nest from the flank, capturing 
fourteen members of the crew and two machine- 
guns, and thereby enabling the advance to con- 
tinue. Carrying the captured guns with them to the 
objective, they later used them sxiccessfuUy in 
repelling a hostile counterattack. Home address, 
Fred A. Stuckrad, father, 633 Scott Street, Mil- 
waukee, Wis. 



STUDY.^MARION F. ." ' Private (First Class) 
Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Molain, France, October 17, 
1918. With another soldier he volunteered to go 
out across an open space swept by heavy machine- 
gun fire, about 150 yards to the front, to rescue 
two wounded soldiers, whom he helped to bring 
back to the Une. Home address, Mrs. Margaret 
E. Study, mother, Thurman, Iowa. 

STURTEVANT, WALLIS H. , . . Corporal 
Company D, 12th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Chery- 
Chartreuve, France, August 10, 1918. Corporal 
Sturtevant voluntarily ran through a terrific shell 
fire into a burning ammunition dump, and rescued 
a badly wounded and burned comrade. The am- 
munition was exploded a few seconds after this he- 
roic act was performed. Home address, Harry A. 
Sturtevant, father, 44 Highland Avenue, Fitch- 
burg, Mass. 

SUITER, WILBUR C. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Air Service, pilot, 135th Aero Squad- 
ron. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Vilcey-sur-Trey, France, September 12, 1918. He, 
with Second Lieutenant Guy E. Morse, observer, 
fearlessly volunteered for the perilous mission of 
locating the enemy's advance unit in the rear of the 
Hindenburg line. Disregarding the hail of machine 
gun fire and bursting antiaircraft shell, they in- 
vaded the enemy territory at a low altitude and 
accomplished their mission, securing for our staff 
information of the greatest importance. These two 
gallant officers at once returned to the lines and 
undertook another reconnoissance mission, from 
which they failed to return. Next of kin, S. F. 
Suiter, father, Shamokin, Pa. 

SULLIVAN, DAN W Private 

Machine-Gun Company, 23d Infantry. During 
a period of five hours and 30 minutes on June 6, 
1918, near Chateau-Thierry, France, he carried 
messages between the commanding officer and pla- 
toon leader through constant machine-gun fire, 
thereby maintaining communication successfully at 
the imminent risk of his life. Home address, Ind- 
ianapolis, Ind. 

SULLIVAN, EDWARD J. . Second Lieutenant 
104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Les Eparges, France, September 12, 
1918. While leading his platoon forward, and find- 
ing no gap in the enemy's wire, Lieutenaiit Sullivan 
although severely wounded, directed his men in 
cutting the wire and encouraged their advance, un- 
til he fell exhausted from his wounds. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Johanna Sullivan, mother, 326 West 
Fourteenth Street, New York City. 

SULLIVAN, GROVERS S Private 

Company L, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at La Besace, France, November 
6, 1918. Private Sullivan displayed rare bravery 
and devotion to duty by remaining on duty after 
being seriously wounded during a heavy artillery 
bombardment an giving first-aid treatment to five 
severely wounded comrades Home address, 
George Oleary, uncle. Elm Street, Norwood, N. Y. 

SULLIVAN, JAMES . . Private (First Class) 
Company H, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at St. Juvin, France, October 15, 
1918. This soldier fearlessly entered a dugout in 
which he knew there were Germans singing, and 
single-handed captured 20 prisoners. Home ad- 
dress, Miss Mary SulUvan, sister, 3 Hall Avenue, 
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SULLIVAN, JERRY Sergeant 

Deceased. Company F, 10th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action south of .Soissons, 
France, July 18, 19)8. He displayed exceptional 
courage and initiative by leading his platoon to the 
attack and capture of a battery of 77-mm. guns. 
After successful accomplishment of this unusual and 
heroic duty he was killed in action. Next of kin, 
Eugene Sullivan, brother, Barry, Vt. 

SULLIVAN, JOHN M Private 

Company H, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Meuso River, France, 
October 5, 1918. On October 5, Private Sullivan 
twice loft his place of shelter and advanced under 
intense machine-gun fire to the rescue of wounded 
comrades, bringing them back to a place of safety 
where they could be cared for. Home address, Mrs. 
Eugene Sullivan, mother, 3136 West Chestnut 
Street, Louisville, Ky. 

SULLIVAN, JOSEPH J Corporal 

Company M, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
29, 1918. Observing that the left flank of the regi- 
mental line was unprotected. Corporal Sullivan 
voluntarily took out a combat patrol and while so 
doing encountered three machine guns, which were 
emploj-ing effective enfilade fire. Boldly advancing 
on this position he silenced the guns. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Bridget Sullivan, mother, 6331 Loomia 
Boulevard, Chicago, 111. 

SULLIVAN, RALPH B Private 

Battery B, 104th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Montzeville, France, 
September 14, 1918. When a continuous bombard- 
ment had set fire to the camouflage covering of a 
large ammunition dump of 7.5-mm. shells and ex- 
ploded nine of the shells, Private Sullivan utterly 
disregarding his personal safety left a sheltered 
position and ran to the dump, and, with the aid of 
three other men, extinguished the fire, not only 
saving the ammunition but also preventing the 
ascertainment of the exact location of the dump by 
the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Eugene Sullivan, 
mother, 166 West 128th Street, New York City. 

SULLIVAN, WILLIAM O. . First Lieutenant 
308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Chevieres, France, October 14, 1918. 
After this company commander had been seriously 
wounded and he himself wounded in the head by a 
machine-gun bullet. Lieutenant Sullivan continued 
to lead and encourage his men until wounded the 
second time. He then continued in command of the 
company until ordered to be evacuated byhis bat- 
talion commander. Home address, Mrs. Martha J. 
Sullivan, mother, Norwood, Colo. 

SUMMERS, A. E Private 

Company H, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France, 
October 6, 1918. In the face of direct machine-gun 
fire, he left cover and went out 100 yards to rescue 
a wounded soldier. Dragging the wounded man 
back to his fimk hole, he gave him first aid, and then 
again exposing himself to enemy fire, obtained water 
for him. He showed utter disregard for personal 
danger in aiding other wounded men, in addition to 
performing duties as scout. Home address, James 
Summers, father, Bristol, Bedminster, England. 

SUMMERTON, RALPH H. . . . Sergeant 
Company I, 112th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near ChAtel-Ch^h^ry, France, 
October 6, 1918. Sergeant Summerton, having on 
his body .several aggravated wounds from an enemy 
grenade, and being tagged for evacuation for these, 
as well as for grippe, when assured that his company 
was about to attack Ch4tel-Ch6h6ry and that it had 



lost all its officers, went back to his company and 
courageously and skillfully led it as the first wave, 
and while so doing was again wounded. Home ad- 
dress. Nelson, S. Sum merton, father. Tidewater, Pa. 

SUMNER, CHARLES S Captain 

372d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion at Bussy Farm and Sechault, France, September 
28-29, 1918. During the attack on Bussy Farm and 
Sechault he courageously led his command under 
the most intense artillery fire and in the face of a 
fusillade of machine-gun bullets. Altho\igh he was 
suffering from the effects of gas and had been twice 
knocked down by the explosion of shells, he re- 
mained on duty, and, inspired by his example, his 
men overcame the strong enemy resistance. Home 
address, Mrs. C. S. Sumner, wife, 40 Messenger 
Street, Albane, Vt. 

SUNDIN, MILTON C Private 

Company L, 3.'53d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the St. Mihiel salient. France, 
September 12-13, 1918. Private Sundin, while ad- 
vancing through wooded territory with four other 
men, was surprised by the fire of six machine-guns. 
Though two of the party were wounded. Private 
Sundin, with great daring, worked around the flank 
of the position and succeeded in routing the enemy 
machine-gunners in time to permit the advance 
without casualties of two platoons operating near 
by. Home address, Charles Sundin, father, 461 
Delaware Street, Denver, Colo. 

SUPLER, JOHN M Private 

Company L, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Waereghem, Belgium, Octo- 
ber 30, 1918. He received a severe shoulder wound 
the same shell blowing the rifle to pieces in his hand. 
After receiving treatment he continued with the 
company, working under terrific pain, until ordered 
by his sergeant to report to the dressing station. 
Homeaddress, Mrs. Lillie Campbell, sister, Rock- 
lick, W. Va. 

SURDEZ, LOUIS Sergeant 

Company G, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem- 
ber 16, 1918. Although wounded by shell fire a few 
minutes before his company took up the advance 
Sergeant Surdez led his platoon through 17 hours 
of shell fire, and by his exceptional example during 
the advance and consolidation of the new positions 
encouraged his men to their full duty in action. 
Home address, Mary Michelet, sister, Fruitvale, 
CaUf. 

SUTHERLAND, FRANCIS S. . . Corporal 
Company I, 32l8t Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the St. Di6 sector, France, 
October 9, 1918. During a heavy bombardment he 
maintained liaison between his combat group and 
his company commander, crossing completely un- 
protected ground under terrific barrage, and supply- 
ing his group at the same time with much-needed 
ammunition. Home address, Mrs. Ada Suther- 
land, mother, 3500 Avenue D, Ensley, Ala. 

SUTHERLAND, JAMES .... Sergeant 
Company E, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in fiction in the Forest of Argonne, France, 
October 3, 1918 Displaying exceptional devotion 
to duty and conspicuous courage. Sergeant Suther- 
land led his platoon up the steep slope of a ravine, 
under murderous machine-gun fire in an attack on 
a series of stong enemy machine-gun nests; and, 
in so doing was seriously wounded. Home address, 
John Simpson, uncle, 728 West Fifty-first Street, 
Chicago, 111. 

SUSTICK, EMANUEL Sergeant 

Company L, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de la Naza, France, 



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October 4, 1918. He volunteered to advance 
through thick brush subjected to a heavy machine- 
gun fire to a point within a few yards of enemy em- 
placements in order to observe the effects of our 
trench mortars on machine-gun nests. He made his 
observations successfully, though exposed aUke to 
enemy fire and our own barrage. Home address, 
Abraham Sustick, father, 462 Prospect Place, 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

SWAGGERTY, ALLIE Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 60th Infantry. For 
repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action at 
Madelene Farm, France, October 12, and near 
Clery le Petit, France, October 2, 1918. Being on 
duty with a platoon which was not to take part in 
the attack. Sergeant Swaggerty asked for and re- 
ceived permission to go over the top with the at- 
tacking companies. When the left flank was held 
up by several machine-gun nests, Sergeant Swag- 
gerty alone cleaned out one of the nests, in addition 
to cleaning out many German machine-gunners and 
snipers. Near Clery le Petit on November 2, this 
soldier again voluntarily accompanied attacking 
troops, crawling 300 yards under heavy fire and 
bringing down three machine-gunners out of trees. 
Home address, Sam Swaggerty, father, Knoxville, 
Tenn. 

SWAIN, JACK R Private 

U. S. Ambulance Service, Section No. 647. Near 
Beaumont, France, on June 19, 1918. He went to the 
rescue of wounded men who were exposed to shell 
fire as a result of an accident to their ambulance. 
Being able to approach only to within 300 yard's of 
the wrecked car on the road, he took a stretcher 
and crawled along a ditch to reach them. He then 
returned and recovered the body of a third man who 
had been killed in the accident. Home address, 
John R. Swain, father, 2818 Maple Avenue, Dallas, 
Texas. 

SWAN, THOMAS E Chaplain 

125th Infantry, 32d Division. For extraordinary 
heroism in action between the Mame and Vesle 
Rivers, July 31 to August 6, 1918. During the 
heavy fighting near the Ourcq River this officer was 
in the front lines at all times, under heavy machine- 
gun and artillery fire throughout the day and night, 
comforting and aiding the wounded. On one oc- 
casion he crossed a field 200 yards wide, under vio- 
lent shell fire, to minister to two soldiers who had 
been mortally wounded. In the operations near 
Mont St. Martin, he continually went back and 
forth over the crest of a hill during heavy artillery 
fire to care for the wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
T. E. Swan, wife, Saginaw, Mich. 

SWAN, WYMAN R Major 

7th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Brieulles, France, November 4 and 5, 1918. 
Major Swan demonstrated commendable judgment 
in locating the site of a pontoon bridge, and person- 
ally supervising the construction of the bridge. 
Although under constant shell fire Major Swan re- 
mained in charge for 36 hours, insuring the complete 
success of the exploit and the crossing of the division 
east of the Meuse. Home address, Elbert M. 
Swan, father, Rockport, Ind. 

SW ANGER, IRA V Corporal 

Deceased. Company F, 130th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, 
France, November 10, 1918. After showing ex- 
ceptional bravery and judgment in leading his 
squad against enemy machine-gun positions, 
Corporal Swanger was mortally wounded. Real- 
izing that he had no chance of recovery, he refused 
to permit stretcher bearers to take him to the rear, 
urging them to care for others whose condition was 
serious. Next of kin. Mrs. Anna Rishel, mother, 
Persia, Iowa. 



SW ANSON, ADOLPH Private 

Company I, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near les Huit Chemins, France, 
September 29, 1918. Private Swanson volunteered 
and accompanied Chaplain Charles D. Priest in 
going 600 yards beyond the front line and assisted 
him in carrying to safety a wounded man. Home 
address, Mrs. Ben BiUings, sister, 6209 Sangamon 
Street, Chicago, 111. 

SWANSON, CARL Private 

Deceased. Company K, 132d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Breuilles, 
France, October 9-12, 1918. While attempting 
to rescue a wounded officer who was lying exposed 
to terrific machine-gun fire. Private Swanson was 
killed. For four days before his death, in the per- 
formance of his duties as stretcher bearer. Private 
Swanson rendered invaluable service in adminis- 
tering first aid to the wounded and carrying them 
to places of safety, working at all times under most 
perilous fire of artillery and machine-guns. Next of 
kin, Emil Henderson, friend, R. F. D. 3, Grove 
City, Minn. 

SWANSON, CLAYTON E. . . . Corporal 
Company A, 5th Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Mont Blanc, 
France, October 4, 1918. On learning that a mem- 
ber of his squad was in front of the lines in a heavily 
shelled position. Corporal Swanson obtained per- 
mission to make a search to find that the man was 
dead. Home address, Mrs. J. E. Bergquist, mother, 
28 Clyde Street, Jamestown, N. Y. 

SWARTS, RALPH E. . . First Lieutenant 

Medical Corps, 23d Infantry- For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne k Arnes, France, 
October 3-9, 1918. During the offensive operations 
of October 3-9, Lieutenant Swarts worked unceas- 
ingly in the most advanced stations in the divisional 
sector dressing the wounded in the open under ter- 
rific machine-gun and shell fire. He took cover only 
when all wounded had been dressed and evacuated. 
Home address, Charles M. Swartz, father, 201 Sum- 
mit Street, Arkansas City, Kan. 

SWEARINGEN, WILLIAM H. . . Private 
Medical Detachment, 315th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Cote d'Morimont, 
France, October 26-November 10, 1918. Private 
Swearingen, hearing a call for help, went from cover 
to a position 300 yards distant and, in the face of 
incessant machine-gun and sniping fire, gave first 
aid to a wounded comrade and remained until dusk, 
at which time he returned to safety, carrying the 
man with him. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth A. 
Swearingen, mother, care of G. A. ColUer, Gletcher, 
Okla. 

SWEENEY. BERNARD F. . . . Sergeant 
Headquarters Company, 315th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Brabant, 
France, October 30, 1918. On the night of October 
31, and November 1, Sergeant Sweeney made a doz- 
en trips to repair telephone wire broken by the con- 
tinuous shelHng of the area. Early the next morn- 
ing he was wounded while still in the performance of 
his duty. Home address, B. F. Sweeney, father, 
4020 North Fifth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

SWEENEY, PATRICK Private 

Deceased. Company D, 322d Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Abaucourt, 
France, November 9, 1918. Private Sweeney vol- 
untarily advanced through intense artillery and 
machine-gun fire into the ruins of Abaucourt to 
locate an enemy machine-gun nest. He was killed 
by shell fire after having reached a position in the 
enemy's trenches. Next of kin, John Sweeney, 
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SWEENEY. THOMAS JOSEPH . First Sergeant 
Company A, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-Saint Georges, 
France, October 15, 1918. Sergeant Sweeney cour- 
ageously supervised the carrying of the wounded, his 
duties exposing him at all times to the continuous 
fire of the enemy. By his valor and strict devotion 
to duty, all the wounded were safely evacuated. 
Home address, Mrs. Bridget Sweeney, 244 West 
Tenth Street, New York City. 

SWEET, WALTER . . Second Lieutenant 
6th Regiment U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 25, 1918. In the attack of June 25, after his 
company commander had been removed because 
of wounds. Lieutenant (then gunnery sergeant) 
Sweet reorganized the platoon, and, leading them 
forward, rushed a strong enemy emplacement, 
capturing two guns and their crews. After having 
consolidated his position and established liaison, 
the enemy opened a harassing trench-mortar fire, 
during which his platoon suflfered heavy casualties. 
He attacked the nest with the aid of hand grenades, 
and put the gun out of action, killing two of the 
enemy and taking five prisoners, with whom he re- 
turned to his position. Home address. Miss Pauline 
G. Cumings, friend, 5 Shephard Street, Cam- 
bridge, Mass. 

SWENSON, KARL J Major 

Medical Corps, 316th Sanitary Train. For re- 
peated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near 
Very, France, September 28 to October 4, 1918. 
and near Audenarde, Belgium, October 30 to No- 
vember 3, 1918. During the drive in the Forest of 
Argonne Major Swenson established and main- 
tained a dressing station at Very under almost con- 
stant aerial raids and severe shell fire. During the 
operations between the Lys and Scheldt Rivers 
this officer repeatedly showed utter disregard for 
his own Ufe, maintaining liaison between his own 
advanced dressing station and the battalion aid 
stations and searching for wounded on the battle- 
field while he was exposed to heavy fire from artil- 
lery, machine-guns and snipers. Home address, 
Mrs. Maude E. Swenson, wife, Portland, Ore. 

SWEZEY. LOUIS H. . . Private (First Claaa) 
Deceased. Company G, 305th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de la 
Naza, France, October 3, 1918. After his company's 
line had been almost wiped out by enemy machine- 
gun fire. Private Swezey displayed the highest 
courage and initiative in reforming a defensive 
position and reorganizing the scattered groups of 
men who remained. In performing this important 
service he moved up and down the line, under 
eavy fire from enemy machine-guns and trench 
mortars, in entire disregard for his own safety. 
This gallant soldier was killed while on a patrol 
next day. Next of kin, Mrs. Hiram Swezey, mother. 
Grove Avenue, Patchogue, Long Island, N.Y. 

SWIFT, HARRY Private 

Company G, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 28, 
1918. He twice volunteered and carried messages 
across open fields swept by machine-gun fire after 
other runners had been killed on similar missions. 
Returning from his second mission, he saw his com- 
pany commander fall wounded. Passing through 
heavy machine-gun fire, he went to his rescue and 
administered first aid, being himself severely 
wounded. Home address, Harry C. Smith, father, 
22 South Main Street, Archibald, Pa. 

SWINGLE, GRAY Sergeant 

Deceased. Company H, 6th Engineers. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Hamel, 
Somme, France, March 27-28, 1918. After being 
awakened by a sentinel who reported suspicious 



noises in the direction of the German forces. Ser- 
geant Swingle gave his patrol orders to report in 
case he should be killed or wounded, and fearlessly 
advanced in the direction of the noises. He was 
severely wounded after advancing only a short dis- 
tance and died the next day, despite unsuccessful 
attempts to rescue him. Next of kin, Bert Swingle, 
father, 30 West North Street, Newark, Ohio. 

SYLVESTER, LINDSEY McD. . , Major 
30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion in the Bois d'Aigremont, France, July 15, 
1918. During the intense bombardment preceding 
the German drive of July 15, when the wounded 
were so numerous that it was impossible to care 
for them in the dressing station. Major Sylvester 
voluntarily gave up his dugout for the use of the' 
wounded and exposed himself to heavy fire during 
the ten hours' terrific bombardment. After leading 
his command across the Marne this officer directed 
the reduction of a number of machine-gun nests 
and advanced his lines for four kilometers despite 
the determined resistance. Home address, L. M. 
Sylvester, father, 325 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, 
Va. 

SYNNOTT, JOSEPH A. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. U. S. M. C. Killed in action at 
Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. He gave 
the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism 
which will serve as an example to hitherto untried 
troops. Next of kin, Mrs. Mollie S. Reiley, sister, 
117 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, N. J. 

SYNOTT, PATRICK Corporal 

Company F, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
28, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery in leav- 
ing shelter and going forward under heavy shell and 
machine-gun fire and bringing back several wounded 
soldiers. Home address, Mrs. Thomas O'Shea, aunt, 
2058 Eighth Avenue, New York City. 

SYVERSON, GRANNIS I Private 

Company C, 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. 
M. C. For extraordinay heroism in action near St. 
Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. When our ad- 
vance infantry was forced to withdraw Private 
Syverson's machine-gun crew refused to withdraw, 
but calmly set up their machine gun. The gun 
was upset by a bursting hand grenade, which also 
injured two members of the squad. Despite these 
injuries, they immediately reset the gun and opened 
fire on the advancing Germans when 20 feet distant 
causing the Germans to break and retreat in dis- 
order. Home address, Mrs. H. Gustafson, mother, 
1203 Sullivan Street, Seattle, Wash. 

SZCZEPANIK, JOSEPH A. . . . Private 
Company M, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Limey, France, September 
12-13, 1918. Private Szczepanik displayed re- 
markable daring in going out alone and locating the 
hiding places into which the enemy soldiers had 
been driven by our barrage. Through his efforts 
about 150 Germans were captured before they had 
a chance to come out from cover and man their 
machine-guns. He was wounded while attempting 
to enter barracks in which several of the enemy had 
taken refuge. Home address, John Szczepanik, 
father, 9 Andrew Street, New York Mills, N. Y. 

TABARA, WLADYSLAW .... Private 
Company M, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Revillon, France, September 
13, 1918. With a companion he determined the 
location of a machine-gun which had checked the 
advance of his company, and, advancing ahead of 
the company, made a sudden rush from the flank, 
killed, wounded, or captured the entire crew, and 
captured four machine-guns. Home address, Mrs. 
Aima Tabara, Waisawa, Sohacef, Itwu, Poland. 



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TABOR, RALPH E Corporal 

Company L, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Sep- 
tember 29, 1918. During the operations against 
the Hindenburg line, Corporal Tabor left shelter, 
went forward under heavy shell and machine-gun 
fire, and succeeded in bringing back to our lines 
a wounded soldier. His splendid courage and gal- 
lant conduct was a fine example to Lis comrades. 
Home address, Nathaniel Tabor, father, 202 South 
Third Street, Mechanicsville, N. Y. 

TAPPEN, JAMES J. . . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company D, 30Sth Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, 
France, September 28, 1918. Private Tappen 
pushed forward alone against several enemy snipers, 
who were cau.sing many casualties, among his com- 
rades. He killed two of the snipers, but was killed 
while attempting to capture the third sniper. Next 
of kin, James Tappen, father. 67 Harrison Street, 
Stapleton, Staten Island, N. Y. 

TARTER, CHARLES M Sergeant 

Company I, 23d Infantry. Near Vaux, France, 
on July 1, 1918, when his captain was wounded, he 
went out under violent machine-gun fire to bring 
the officer to shelter and was severely wounded him- 
self while performing this heroic act. Home address, 
M. Tarter, father. Tarter, Ky. 

TAUBERT, ALBERT ADOLPH . . Private 
Company C, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in the Villers Cotterets Forest, 
south of Soissons, France. July 18, 1918. He went 
out in advance of the line of his company into 
the fire of a machine gun that was shooting at him 
and captured the gun and its crew. Home address, 
Carl Taubert, father, 535 West SniflBin Street, 
Madison, Wis. 

TAUGHER, CLAUDE B. . Second Lieutenant 
6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Bayonville, France, November 
2, 1918. Lieutenant Taugher, with great dash, led 
his platoon in surrounding enemy dugouts in the 
village of Bayonville before the occupants had time 
to escape or organize effective resistance, capturing 
61 of the enemy. Although wounded in the ankle 
he refused to be evacuated. Home address, P. J. 
Taugher, father, 103 Franklin Avenue, Wausau, 
Wis. 

TAVANO, ANTHONY J Sergeant 

Company D, 111th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 11, 1918. Sergeant Tavano vol- 
untarily left his cover during a heavy bombard- 
ment and brought a wounded officer to a place of 
safety after the litter bearers were killed. He gave 
all the assistance po.ssible to these wounded men 
before they died. Home address, Francisco Tavano, 
father, Philip Avenue, Dundee Lake, N. J. 

TAVENNER, ROBERT L. . . . Captain 
14Sth Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cierges, France, September 29. 1918; 
and near Olsene, Belgium, October 31, 1918. With- 
out regard for his own safety. Captain Tavenner 
personally conducted a tank in an attack on a ma- 
chine-gun nest. After several of the tanks had been 
put out of action and the others had withdrawn, he 
walked up and down the firing line under heavy 
machine-gun fire, cheering his men, despite severe 
losses, fought till all of their ammunition was ex- 
hausted. On October 31, he was severely wounded 
while making a personal reconnaissance of the en- 
emy's position. Home address, Mrs. Robert L. 
Travenner, 528 Gambler Street, Mount Vernon, 
Ohio. 



TA WATER, CARL M Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 9th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. 
Georges, France, November 1, 1918. Just as his 
platoon went over the top Sergeant Tawater and 
several other soldiers were wounded by a shell 
which exploded near them. After seeing that the 
other wounded men were properly cared for, he 
organized the rest of his platoon and rejoined his 
unit, remaining on duty all day with his Stokes 
Mortar Section in spite of a painful wound in the 
foot. Home address, George W. Tawater, father. 
Rosebud, Texas. 

TAYLOR, DOUGLAS A. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 
28-30, 1918. He displayed marked heroism during 
the attack on Juvigny, and when mortally wounded, 
refused to be evacuated, but continued to advance 
and gave orders to continue the attack. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Arthur E. Taylor, mother, Rhinelander, 
Wis. 

TAYLOR, FRANK E Private 

Machine Gun Company, 111th Infantry. In 
action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 
27, 1918, after he and a comrade located a hostile 
machine-gun in a clump of trees 500 meters north 
of a chateau which their platoon was holding east 
of Fere-En-Tardenois, they secured the permission 
of their platoon commander to attempt to force the 
enemy to abandon the position and advanced over 
open ground and in the face of fire. With their 
rifles they drove the enemy from their gun, killing 
one and wounding another. Home address, Mrs. 
Rachel Taylor, 122 Eest Miner Street, West 
Chester, Pa. 

TAYLOR, JOHN L Captain 

9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. He as- 
sumed command of hi"" battalion upon the death of 
his major and continued to lead the advance under 
heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, refusing to 
leave until he had been wounded five times. His 
example was an inspiration to all near him, and 
an important factor in the successful attack made 
by his regiment. Home address, Mrs. Caroline 
Taylor, wife, 1220 San Dario Avenue, Laredo, 
Texas. 

TAYLOR, LOUIS H. . . Private (First Class) 
Medical Detachment, 326th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
France, October 11, 1918. Private Taylor repeat- 
edly exposed himself to concentrated rnachine-gun 
and artillery fire, crossing the Aire River several 
times, and administered first aid to wounded men 
with complete disregard for his own safety. Home 
address, Mrs. W. S. Taylor, mother, 19 Monroe 
Street, Westfield, Mass. 

TAYLOR, ORVILLE R. . Private (First Class) 
Battery E, 42d Artillery. _ Coast Artillery Corps. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Suippes, 
France, July 14-15, 1918 No other duties having 
been assigned to him. Private Taylor volunteered 
for service as a stretcher bearer, and working all 
night under the heaviest shell fire he carried wound- 
ed American and French soldiers to safety. While 
taking a severely wounded soldier by automobile to 
a hospital a shell burst near him wounding him but 
he continued on his mission and delivered the wound- 
ed man to the aid station. Home address, James 
W. Taylor, father, Springville, Cal. 

TAYLOR, OSCAR Sergeant 

Company D, 318th Machine-Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near ViUe en 
Woevre, France, November 9, 1918. Displaying 



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inspiring courage, Sergeant Taylor led his section 
through three heavy artillery barrages and directed 
the mounting of his guns on positions which he had 
personally reconnoitered, under heavy machine-gun 
fire. At a critical juncture, when the infantry was 
held up by enemy fire, he successfully led the nearest 
infantry combat group forward in the assault, under 
cover of fire from his own guns. Home address, 
Samuel D. Taylor, father, Jonesboro, Tenn. 

TAYLOR, THOMAS J Lieutenant 

23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near the Cote de Chatillon, France, November 
1, 1918. When all the other officers of his company 
had been incapacitated, Lieutenant Taylor took 
command and successfully led his men throughout 
the five-days' operations, capturing a strongly held 
position with more than a hundred prisoners. Home 
address, Mrs. Anna E, Taylor, mother, 753 Carroll 
Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

TAYLOR, WILLIAM C Sergeant 

Company H, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Butry Woods, France, 
October 9, 1918. Upon learning that an advanced 
platoon was under heavy enemy machine-gun fire 
from the front and flanks. Sergeant Taylor, on his 
own initiative, took a squad of men and an auto- 
matic rifle and went to the assistance of the platoon. 
Despite the heavy fire, he succeeded in compelhng 
the enemy to withdraw from their positions and 
thereby enabled the battalion to resume its advance. 
He was later wounded in the leg and arms in at- 
tempting to bring up reinforcements across an open 
space swept by machine-gun fire. Home address, 
James Taylor, Route 1, Blountville, Tenn. 

TAYLOR, W. J. R. . . . First Lieutenant 
Air Service. For repeated acts of extraordinary 
heroism in action near Malancourt and Montfaucon, 
France, September 26-October 10, 1918. On Sep- 
tember 26, while conducting an important obser- 
vation, Lieutenat Taylor was twice attacked by 
enemy planes. He would not jump from his bal- 
loon because of the valuable work he was doing for 
the Infantry, although he was at all times in danger 
of losing his life from incendiary bullets. On Oc- 
tober 3, near Montfaucon, Lieutenant Taylor was 
attacked, but refused to leave until his balloon 
caught fire. Again, on October 6, he was attacked 
and forced down in his parachute. On October 10, 
while he was conducting an important observation, 
an enemy patrol hovered over his balloon, he re- 
fused to jump until attacked at close quarters. His 
heroic devotion to duty was an inspiration to the 
officers and men of his company. Home address, 
W. R. Taylor, father, 13 Prince Street, Rochester, 
N.Y. 

TAYNTOR, CLARK O. . . First Lieutenant 
47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion at Sergy, France, July 29-30, 1918. Disre- 
garding two wounds from shell fire, which he had 
suffered. Lieutenant Tayntor continued in the 
advance with his platoon, keepting his men well 
organized, directing the consolidation of the line 
throughout the night and refusing medical attention 
until all the wounded men in his platoon had re- 
ceived treatment. Home address, Mrs. Inez Olds 
Tayntor, mother, 511 Chestnut Street, Erie, Pa. 

TEACHEY, ROBERT MARSHALL . Private 
Deceased. Company B, 120th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, Bel- 
gium, August 2, 1918. He volunteered to accom- 
pany an officer on a daylight patrol to destroy an 
enemy pillbox. With great courage under heavy 
shell and machine-gun fire, they rushed the pillbox, 
killed or wounded the occupants, and accomphshed 
their mission. Next of kin, J. M. Teachey, father, 
305 Linden Avenue, Raleigh, N. C. 



TECHEL, EDWARD W Private 

Company B, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois Brabant S-Meuse, 
France, October 8, 1918. With two other soldiers 
Private Techel attacked eight German machine- 
guns, captured them and their crews in spite of 
determined resistance by the enemy Home address, 
Edward W. Techel, care J. H. Rice and Friedman 
Co., Milwaukee, Wis. 

TEER. HUBERT O. . . . First Lieutenant 
Company L. 371st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Ardeuil, France, September 
29, 1918. Severely wounded in the back about 11 
a. m., Lieutenant Teer continued to command his 
platoon until 4 p. m., when he was forced to with- 
draw from action on account of complete exhaus- 
tion. Home address, Nello L. Teer, brother, 
Durham, N. C. 

TEEVAN. JOHN Private 

Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fern, France, 
July 31, 1918. After his platoon had withdrawn 
from their position Private Teevan volunteered and 
returned to the position formerly occupied, in an 
attempt to rescue a wounded comrade. He crossed 
a field swept by unusually intensive machine-gun 
fire, continuing in his attempted rescue until him- 
self wounded. Home address, Bernard Teevan, 
father, 415 West Fifty-ninth Street, New York 
City. 

TEICHLER, JOHN Sergeant 

Deceased. Company L, 125th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Hill 212, near 
Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 
July 31, 1918. Although he was himself severely 
wounded in the attack on the Bois les Jamblets, 
yet he attempted to cairy in another wounded man, 
passing through severe machine-gun fire from the 
front and from the flanks. While doing so he re- 
ceived a second wound, which caused his death. 
Next of kin, Edward Teichler, brother, 419 Spies 
Avenue, Menominee, Mich. 

TEISETH, JACOB B Private 

Deceased. Medical Department, 6th Engineers. 
For extraordinary heroism in action at Cleirs 
Ch6nas Wood, France, October 20, 1918. He 
advanced in the attack with the company to which 
he was attached, and worked constantly under 
heavy machine-gun and rifle fire, searching for 
wounded and superintending their evacuation. 
While engaged in this work in the open under 
machine-gun fire he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Gudrun Husby, sister, Box 14, East Stanwood, 
Wash. 

TELFAIR, SAMUEL F. . Second Lieutenant 
2d Antiaircraft Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Brieulles, 
France, November 4, 1918. He was leading a 
patrol to reconnoiter a position for antiaircraft 
machine-guns when his group became scattered by 
intense shell fire. Upon returning to the shell- 
swept area to look for his patrol, he found one of the 
men severely wounded. Making two trips through 
the heavy shell fire he secured the assistance of 
Private Laurel B. Heath and carried the wounded 
soldier to safety. Home address, Mrs. Samuel 
Telfair, mother, Cameron, Park Raleigh, N. G. 

TEMPLE, JOHN E Private 

Company I, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr^. France, October 
23, 1918. After his platoon had reached its objec- 
tive and was forced to retire under perilous machine- 
gun fire, Private Temple and two companions were 
surrounded by the enemy. His companions were 
wounded, but he bravely held off the enemy, after 



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which he assisted both his companions to a first- 
aid station. Home address, Wilham H. Temple, 
father, Marehallton. Del. 

TEMPLETON, CHARLES K. Second Lieutenant 
122d Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Nouart, France, November 5, 1918. 
After telephone communications had been des- 
troyed and his runners scattered on other missions, 
Lieutenant Templeton started on a mission of ex- 
treme importance from the infantry to the artillery. 
His path lay through a heavy machine-gun and 
shell fire, and before he reached his destination he 
was seriously wounded. He succeeded, however, 
in relaying his message to its destination. Home 
address, Mrs. Florence D. White, aunt, 20 River- 
side Drive, New York City. 

TENEYCK, WALTON B. Jr. Second Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service, 96th Aero Squadron. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Birquenay, 
France, October 27, 1918. While engaged on a 
voluntary bombing mission, Lieutenant Teneyck 
was attacked by seven enemy planes (Fokker Type). 
Although seriously wounded, he maneuvered his 
plane so skillfully that his observer was able to 
drive off the enemy planes. In the combat his 
plane was struck by 25 enemy bullets, some of 
which exploded the magazines of the observer's 
guns. In spite of his wounds and the damage to his 
machine he succeeded in landing safely on a strange 
field. Home address, Walton B. Teneyck, father, 
91 Rodney Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

TENLEY, EUGENE H 

Hospital Apprentice (First Class) 
Deceased. U. S. N., attached Company B, 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
4, 1918. Hospital Apprentice Tenley, disregarding 
his own safety, voluntarily accompanied a small 
force into action, rendering most valuable treat- 
ment to the wounded, until killed by a fragment 
of a shell. Next of kin, Samuel W. Tenley, father, 
Roseville, N. Mex. 

TENNYSON, JOSEPH E Corporal 

Deceased. Company B, 115th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, October 8-25, 1918. In several advances 
during this period Corporal Tennyson led his squad 
in attacks on machine-gun nests with conspicuous 
gallantry, always disregarding his own safety and 
encouraging his men both by words and actions. 
On October 24 while leading his squad on an attack 
on a machine-gun nest he was instantly killed. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Joseph E. Tennyson, 1500 Park 
Heights Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 

TERNIG, JACOB B Sergeant 

Company C, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Forges, France, 
September 26, 1918. He had just captured and was 
taking to his platoon commander, a German cap- 
tain, when fire was opened on his platoon from three 
concealed machine-guns. Showing great bravery 
and presence of mind. Sergeant Ternig, who speaks 
German, ran toward the enemy emplacements, 
taking his prisoner with him, and called upon the 
crews to cease firing. Firing stopped, and his pla- 
toon was enabled to take the enemy position and 
30 prisoners without loss. Home address, John 
Ternig, father, 3344 Southport Avenue, Chicago, 
111. 

TERRELL, ALEXANDER W. . . . . 

Second Lieutenant 

151st Field Artillery. He showed unusual cour- 
age in assisting to direct the operations of Battery 
C, 151st Field Artillery, near Pexonne, France, on 
March 5, 1918, when that organization was under 
particularly accurate artillery bombardment. Al- 



though wounded himself, he refused first aid and 
continued on duty until all of the wounded soldiers 
of the command had been treated. Home address, 
Mrs. Dora Terrell, mother, 901 College Avenue, 
Fort Worth. Texas. 

TERRELL, HUBERT P Corporal 

Deceased. Company I, 118th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, 
France, October 12, 1918. During an advance, 
when his company came under an enfilading fire 
from an enemy machine-gun, he asked permission 
from his platoon commander to attempt the taking 
of the position. Although under heavy fire from 
this post and from trench-mortar shells, he, with 
exceptional dash and bravery, attacked the posi- 
tion alone, putting it out of action kilUng two of the 
enemy and wounding a third. This soldier was 
killed the same day while reorganizing and advanc- 
ing the weakened platoon of which he was then in 
charge. Next of kin, Clarence Terrell, brother, 
Cheraw, S. C. 

TERRILL, ELSEWORTH O. . . . Corporal 
Company H, 113th Infantry. During the action 
in the vicinity of Hagenbach, Alsace, east of Belfort, 
France, August 21, 1918. when his right hand and 
arm were badly mangled by the explosion of a gren- 
ade during an enemy raid into our Unes, he placed 
his injured hand in his trousers pocket to support 
it, went over the top with his comrades and joined 
in the pursuit of the defeated and retreating Ger- 
mans, throwing hand grenades with his left hand 
as he followed them back to their own hnes. Home 
address, Mrs. EUzabeth Terrill, 65 Union Street, 
Rahway, N. J. 

TERRILL, J. S Major 

5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Bel- 
leau, France, June 6, 1918, he displayed extraordi- 
nary heroism and set a splendid example in fearlessly 
leading his command under heavy fire against supe- 
rior odds. Because of his bravery and initiative 
every possible advantage in the attack was obtained. 

TESKE, AMOS Corporal 

Company D, 167th Infantry. He was a member 
of a patrol of five men on March 4, 1918. and took 
a conspicuous part when it encountered an enemy 
patrol of 11 men, which it attacked and routed, 
taking two prisoners. Home address, John Teske, 
brother. Coal Valley, Ala. 

TESSIER, FERNAND .... Lieutenant 
14th Chasseurs, French Army. For extraordin- 
ary heroism in action in the Champagne Sector, 
France, September 26-October 1, 1918. This officer 
was attached to the 369th Infantry as Uasion officer, 
and, by continuous passage through zones which 
were under most intense fire, maintained perfect 
Uaison with brigade headquarters. In the attack 
on Sechault, he was constantly in touch with the 
most advanced lines, and personally carried mes- 
sages to the assaulting battalion. He aided mater- 
ially in holding the captured positions. Home ad- 
dress not given. 

THACKER, EDGAR Private 

Company H, 28th Infantry. On May 28-30, 
1918, near Cantigny, France, he displayed distin- 
guished conduct as a company runner, passing fre- 
quently through Cantigny when it was being heavily 
shelled and also running through German bar- 
rages to deliver messages. Home address, Mrs. 
Matly Moore, mother, Vanceburg, Ky. 

THALKE, MAX P Sergeant 

Company I, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
France, August 30, 1918. He displayed unusual 



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courage and gallantry in leading his platoon for- 
ward under heavy fire from artillery and machine- 
guns. He also gave first aid to the wounded while 
under fire, and when a retirement was ordered he 
remained behind to carry back the wounded. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary Thalke, mother, Mena- 
sha. Wis. 

THARAU, HERMAN . Gunnery Sergeant 

Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, 
France, July 18, 1918. While out with a recon- 
noitering party to establish liaison with the com- 
pany on his right Sergeant Tharau captured a 
machine-gun and killed the crew. Home address, 
Mrs. Annie, Tharau, mother, 18 Oberlein Street, 
Buffalo. N. Y. 

THAW, WILLIAM Major 

103d Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Rheims, France, 
March 26, 1918. He was the leader of a patrol 
of three planes which attacked five enemy mono- 
planes and three battle planes. He and another 
member of the patrol brought down one enemy 
plane and the three drove down, out of control, 
two others, and dispersed the remainder. A 
bronze oak leaf to be worn with the Distinguished 
Service Cross is awarded Major Thaw for extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Mountaigne, 
France, April 20, 1918. In the region of Moun- 
taigne he attacked and brought down, burning, 
an enemy balloon. While returning to his own hnes 
the same day he attacked two enemy monoplanes, 
one of which he shot down in flames. Home ad- 
dress, Benjamin Thaw, Jr., American Embassy, 
Paris. France. 

THAYER, SYDNEY, Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, 
France, November 11, 1918. After having been 
wounded Lieutenant Thayer remained with his 
company until its objective had been reached, re- 
fusing evacuation until rendered unconscious by 
loss of blood. Home address, Sidney Thayer, 
Sr., father, Haverford, Pa. 

THEBERT, WILLIAM F. . Private (First Class) 
Company K, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Saint Etinne-a-Arnes, 
France, October 3-9, 1918. Acting as battaUon 
runner. Private Thebert carried messages through 
intense artillery and machine-gun fire. This soldier 
has been on duty as a runner since June 6, being in- 
trusted with especially important messages because 
of his carefulness and reliability. Home address, 
Mrs. Margaret Thebert, mother. Fort Covington, 
N. Y. 

THEDINGER, LOUIS C Sergeant 

Company E, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, Oc- 
tober 8, 1918. When his company had been stop- 
ped by heavy enemy machine-gun fire. Sergeant 
Thedinger left shelter for the purpose of interview- 
ing two German prisoners. Learning from them 
the location and strength of the enemy's position, 
he obtained permission to attack it, and, with a 
party of ten volunteers, went forward in the face of 
heavy machine-gun fire, flanking the machine-gun 
nest and capturing four prisoners and three machine 
guns. Home address, Mrs. Mary Schmatzen, 
R. F. D. 3, Perry, Okla. 

THEOBALD, CARL G Corporal 

1st Battalion, Intelligence Section, 361st In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Gesnes, France, October 10, 1918. While on a lia- 
ison patrol Corporal Theobald and Private Ivan 



Y. Bailey attacked and captured a hostile machine- 
gun nest and its entire crew. Home address, Mrs. 
Florence L. Theobald, wife, Deseret, Utah. 

THIABAUD, CLAUDE .... Lieutenant 
6th R. I. C, French Army. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Le Ferme and Danvillets, 
France, November 7-10, 1918. In liaison with 
American troops Lieutenant Thiabaud rendered 
most valuable assistance and greatly aided in driv- 
ing the enemy from La Ferme and DanWllers. 
Throughout the war he participated in all the im- 
portant attacks of his organization, and his brilliant 
leadership, singular courage and devotion to duty 
played an important part in the success of the 
operations. Home address not given. 

THIBODEAU, JOSEPH A. , . . Mechanic 
Company L, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Belleau Woods, France, July 
18-23, 1918. During the early part of the action 
he assisted in the evacuation of wounded under 
severe artillery and machine-gun fire. When a 
wound in the arm made it impossible for him to 
carry stretchers he refused to be evacuated, but 
rejoined his company, went over the top with his 
comrades, and continued in action with them until 
wounded in the leg. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
Thibodeau, mother, 39 Oxford Street, Lawrence, 
Mass. 

THIEBAULT, RENE . . Marechal Des Logia 
3d B. C. L. Art. d'Assaut, French Army. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Massif Blano 
Mont, France, October 3, 1918. Following an at- 
tack by the 2d American Division, he distinguished 
himself by personal courage and coolness in going 
under heavy shell fire to the rescue of wounded 
American soldiers. Home address not given. 

THOETE, CARL G. . . Sergeant (First Class) 
Deceased. Company D, Ist Engineers. Al- 
though twice wounded early in the attack at Can- 
tigny, France, May 28, 1918, he went over the top 
with his section and courageously directed its oper- 
ations for five hours under steady fire, refused med- 
ical treatment, and led a second advance until killed 
by a machine-gun bullet. Next of kin, Mrs. L. T. 
Ott, 815 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, Cal. 

THOMAS, CARR M Sergeant 

Battery A, 12th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, 
France, July 21-23, 1918. With another soldier 
Sergeant Thomas voluntarily crossed an area swept 
by shell and machine-gun fire to establish liaison 
with the infantry, obtaining valuable information 
for the battery commander. Two days later, after 
working in an observatory under constant shell fire, 
this soldier was wounded, but he refused first aid 
until other men had been cared for, and went to the 
rear only upon being ordered to do so. Home address 
Mrs. A. P. Dennis, mother, Beechmont Park, Ro- 
cheUe, N. Y. 

THOMAS. CHARLES I Private 

Company D, 311th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, 
France, September 29, 1918. Private Thomas was 
detailed as a runner between the battaUon com- 
mander and his company. While delivering mes- 
sages he was severely wounded, but continued in 
the performance of his duty, refusing aid until or- 
dered to the rear by his battalion commander. 
Home address, Mary Janes Thomas, mother, Dills- 
burg, Pa. 

THOMAS, DAVID Corporal 

Company A, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action northwest of Verdun, France, 
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Thomas, upon his own initiative, went out in ad- 
vance of his platoon, armed only with a rifle, and 
attacked machine-guns which were endangering 
his company by enfilading fire. In the face of fire 
from these guns he continued to fire on them until 
he had killed the gunners. Home address, James 
H. Thomas, father, R. F. D., Lydies Road, Avoca, 
Pa. 

THOMAS, EVERETT Bugler 

Deceased. Company I, 23d Infantry. Attempt- 
ing to bring to shelter his captain, who was lying 
wounded and exposed to fire, near Vaux, France, 
July 1, 1918, he was himself killed, thereby sacri- 
ficing his life in an effort to rescue his commanding 
officer. Next of kin, Samuel B. Thomas, father, 
R. R. 1, Ohver, 111. 

THOMAS, FRANK B. . Private (First Class) 
Company C, 102d Field Signal Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
France, September 27, 1918. When the telephone 
lines had been destroyed by the advancing tanks, 
and the enemy had started a counterattack from 
the three sides before new ones could be laid, Private 
Thomas volunteered to carry a message from the 
infantry battaUon to which he was attached and 
succeeded in going through intense artillery, 
machine-gun, and sniper fire to regimental head- 
quarters, delivering the message in time to enable 
reinforcements to be brought up. Home address, 
Mrs. Cathryn Thomas, mother, 570 West Nine- 
teenth Street, New York City. 

THOMAS, FRED . . . Second Lieutenant 
Company I, Third Battalion, Fifth Regiment, 
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. While 
endeavoring to re-establish a large company front, 
which had become disconnected, Lieutenant 
Thomas encountered a large number of the enemy 
filtering through our lines. By strategic maneuvers 
Lieutenant Thomas formed a strong resistance, 
causing heavy casualties on the enemy and forcing 
their retreat, after he himself had been seriously 
wounded. For the following act of extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, 
June 25, 1918, Lieutenant Thomas is awarded a 
bar, to be worn with the distinguished service 
cross: Lieutenant Thomas commanded the left 
flank platoon of his company, which was subjected 
to heavy fire from enemy machine-guns and trench 
mortars. When further advance in the face of the fire 
became impossible, he went forward alone, located 
the machine-gun positions, and then organized 
a flank attack on the emplacements, putting out of 
action four guns, one of which he himself captured. 
In this exploit his command suffered 40 per cent 
casualties and captured 21 prisoners. Reforming 
the remnants of his platoon, he moved forward 
through the enemy's barrage and to his objective, 
which he consolidated and held in the face of three 
counterattacks in five hours. Home address, N. G. 
Thomas, father. Gloves Gap, W.Va. 

THOMAS, HASTINGS Private 

Company C, 21st Machine-Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vi6ville en 
Haye, France, November 1, 1918. Private Thomas 
acted as a runner during offensive operations, and 
under severest enemy barrages, carrying messages 
to and from the front lines. Home address, Har- 
rison Thomas, father, Cosby, Mo. 

THOMAS, ROLAND CALVIN . , Corporal 
Company M, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Vaux-Andigny, France, 
October 15, 1918. After being twice wounded he 
continued to advance with his automatic-rifle 
squad, leading his men 100 yards under extremely 
heavy fire. Home address, WiUiam C. Thomas, 
father, Kirshaw, S. C. 



THOMAS, WILLIAM Sergeant 

Deceased. Company D, 302d Engineers. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Chevieres, 
France, October 13, 1918. Sergeant Thomas ac- 
companied an officer on a reconnaissance, searching 
for possible locations for crossing the Aire River. 
They crossed open ground subject to shell fire and 
under direct observation of the enemy. On reach- 
ing the river they were exposed to machine-gun and 
snipers' fire. Both he and the officer failed to re- 
turn, and their bodies were afterwards discovered 
ill the Aire River, where they had fallen later, being 
killed or wounded by enemy fire. Next of kin, 
Thomas Price, uncle, 232 Mile Square Road, 
Yonkers. N.Y. 

THOMPSON. CECIL E Private 

Company K, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, 
September 28, 1918. Engaged in scouting duty. 
Private Thompson went forward on his own initia- 
tive, and located the position of the enemy on our 
front. After an all-night exploit, he returned with 
this information. Without rest, he went out in the 
morning and located a troublesome machine-gun 
nest. Home address, Charles Thompson, father, 
Escalon, Cal. 

THOMPSON, CHARLES W. . . . Sergeant 
Machine Gun Company, 120th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux-Andigny, 
France, October 11, 1918. When his machine-gun 
position on the flank of the line became untenable. 
Sergeant Thompson crawled 20 yards in front of the 
position and opened fire with his rifle covering the 
withdrawal of the crew and thereby saving both 
gun and crew from capture. Home address, Mrs. 
Flora Thompson, mother, Knoxville, Tenn. 

THOMPSON, CLARENCE W. . . Sergeant 
Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Greves Farm, France, 
July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers. 
Sergeant Thompson, with eight other soldiers, 
manned two guns of a French battery, which had 
been deserted by the French during the unprece- 
dented fire, after many casualties had been in- 
flicted on their forces. For two hours he remained 
at his post and poured an effective fire into the ranks 
of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Minnie White, 
mother, Belmont. Ohio. 

THOMPSON, CLIFFORD .... Sergeant 
Deceased. Company C, 166th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Sommerance, 
France, October 23, 1918. Seeing an ignited hand 
grenade in the midst of the platoon. Sergeant Thomp- 
son without hesitation, seized the grenade and at- 
tempted to throw it from the ditch. When leaving 
his hand the grenade exploded, seriously wounding 
him, but his act saved the Uves of many of his men. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Clifford Thompson, wife, 34 
Elm Street, Troy, Ohio. 

THOMPSON, EMMITT .... Sergeant 
Company L, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Mont-de-Sanges, France, 
September 20, 1918, to October 1, 1918. After 
others had failed. Sergeant Thompson, then a cor- 
poral, volunteered and took charge of a detail to 
secure rations. He succeeded in this mission under 
very dangerous and trying conditions, and, notwith- 
standing the fact that his detachment suffered 
numerous casualties, he remained on this duty, 
and continued to supply the company with rations 
until completely exhausted. Home address, Lucy 
B. Thompson, mother, 620 Chestnut Street, Quincy, 
lU. 

THOMPSON, GEORGE M. . . . Private 
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Artillery. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Montblainville, France, September 26, 1918. For 
five hours after he had been severely wounded in the 
arm. Private Thompson maintained liaison between 
the infantry and supporting artillery, repeatedly 
carrying messages through the terrific fire, and, 
being the only means of communication, greatly 
aided in the success of the attack. He went to the 
rear only when ordered to do so by his commanding 
oflScer. Home address, C. R. Thompson, brother, 
Springdale, Pa. 

THOMPSON, GEORGE RICHARD . . 

First Lieutenant 

105th Field Battalion Signal Corps. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt. France, 
September 29, 1918. With another oflBcer and 24 
soldiers. Lieutenant Thompson was proceeding to 
the front line to establish an advance message 
center, when the detachment was caught in the 
enemy's counter barrage. Although seriously 
wounded himself. Lieutenant Thompson assisted 
in dressing the wounds of his men and then con- 
tinued the work of estabUshing communication 
until he was forced to be evacuated two hours later. 
Home address, Forest Glen, Md. 

THOMPSON. HAROLD .... Corporal 
Company I, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-Et-St. Georges, 
France, October 16, 1918. With four other soldiers, 
Corporal Thompson pushed out on the right flank 
of lus company, and, by well directed fire, gained 
fire superiority for our forces, captured eight of the 
enemy, including an officer, and drove off a large 
number of others. His skillful leadership was of ma- 
terial assistance in facilitating the advance of the 
platoon. Home address, William Thompson, father, 
St. Anthony, Idaho. 

THOMPSON, HENRY L Captain 

23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Vaux-en-Dieulet, France, November 
3, 1918. Although painfully wounded. Captain 
Thompson led his battalion to the outskirts of 
Vaux-en-Dieulet, the advance being without ar- 
tillery support and accomplished only by effective 
rifle fire. This officer himself set an example for his 
men by killing with a rifle two German machine- 
gunners at a distance of 500 yards. He was again 
seriously wounded after reaching the objective 
while making dispositions for defense against 
counter attacks. Home address, Mrs. Maris Thomp- 
son' wife, 1615 Bull Street, Columbus, S. C. 

THOMPSON, JOHN W. . . First Sergeant 
Company G, 111th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Le Grande Savart, west of 
Fismette, France, August 10, 1918. He showed re- 
markable bravery and disregard of personal danger 
when, with two other soldiers, he attacked a Ger- 
man machine gun, killed the crew, and then with 
deadly effect turned the gun upon other machine- 
guns and hostile infantry which were in position 
near by. The crews of all the other German ma- 
chine-guns were killed, ten machine-guns were 
captured, and the way cleared for the further ad- 
vance of the American forces. Home address, 
Mrs. Annie Thompson, mother, 62 Huntress Street, 
Pittsburgh, Pa. 

THOMPSON, JOHN W Corporal 

Deceased. Company E, 119th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. With another soldier, 
Corporal Thompson rushed a hostile machine-gun 
which was firing on his company, and killed two of 
the enemy. He then continued to advance close 
behind the barrage and displayed great bravery in 
the attack. Shortly before the company's objective 



was reached he was severely wounded, and has 
since died of his wounds. Next of kin, Mrs. John 
W. Thompson, Sr., mother, Mount Pleasant, Tenn. 

THOMPSON, JOHN W Private 

Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont 
Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. After locating 
a machine-gun nest, Private Thompson destroyed 
one of the guns and returned to our lines with valu- 
able information concerning the location of the nest. 
Home address, Dora Thompson, mother, 191 Law- 
rence Street, Astoria, Long Island, N. Y. 

THOMPSON, JOSEPH H. . Lieutenant Colonel 
110th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Apremont, France, October 1, 1918. 
Counterattacked by two regiments of the enemy 
Colonel Thompson (then major) encouraged his 
battalion in the front line by constantly braving 
the hazardous fire of machine-guns and artillery. 
His courage was mainly responsible for the heavy 
repulse of the enemy. Later in the action he rushed 
forward on foot, under heavy rifle and antitank fire, 
and led tanks on enemy machine-gun nests and 
succeeded in reducing these strongholds. He was 
ordered to the rear after being painfully wounded 
by shrapnel. Home address, Mrs. Violet E. S. 
Thompson, wife, Patterson Heights, Beaver Falls, 
Pa. 

THOMPSON. LAWRENCE E. . . Corporal 
Deceased. Company F, 16th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, 
July 19, 1918. In order to ascertain the location of 
a machine-gun which was inflicting heavy losses 
upon his platoon, he unhesitatingly went forward 
and was killed in the performance of this courageous 
duty. Next of kin, P. H. Thompson, father. Box 
14, Minden, W.Va. 

THOMPSON, OREEN R. . First Lieutenant 
205th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near the Argonne Forest, France, September 
26, 1918. In the course of a successful advance, in 
which ten of the enemy had been captured. Lieu- 
tenant Thompson was severely wounded in the 
head by a shell fragment, but, after regaining con- 
sciousness, he refused assistance and carefully trans- 
mitted all orders and information to the second- 
in-command. Though he was weak from loss of 
blood, he went to the rear unaided, taking with him 
ten prisoners. Home address, Charles E. Thomp- 
son, father, 282 Frederick Street. San Francisco, 
Cal. 

THOMPSON, ORRIE Sergeant 

Company C, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the woods north of Cierges, 
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, on August 
1, 1918. After his company had entered the woods 
north of Cierges, he and another soldier maneuvered 
around a machine-gun, which was causing many 
casualties in the company, and reached a shell 
hole after crossing an open space that was swept 
by hostile fire. From here they killed the crew 
of the machine-gun, captured the gun, and turned 
it on the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth 
Thompson, mother, 1020. Reed Avenue, Kalama- 
zoo, Mich. 

THOMPSON, SIMON Private 

Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah, Ferme, France, 
October 8, 1918. Under intense machine-gun 
fire during a counterattack following a heavy 
artillery barrage, Private Thompson, with another 
soldier, checked the attack for a considerable dis- 
tance, killing ten of the enemy, including two offi- 
cers, and keeping off the hostile party with his pis- 



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tol while loading hia rifle with his other hand. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary M. Thompson, wife, 
Libby, Minn. 

THOMPSON, WALDO Corporal 

Company C, 2d Field Battalion, Signal Corps* 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Exer- 
mont, France, October 5, 1918. Corporal Thomp- 
son voluntarily went forward in the face of a most 
destructive bombardment, and kept in repair the 
telephone line connecting the infantry and artillery, 
thereby assuring the close co-operation between 
these two elements. Home address, Mrs. Waldo 
Thompson, wife, 1108 East Sixth Street, Ana- 
conda, Mont. 

THOMPSON, WILLIAM D. . . . Captain 
2d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fleville, France, October 4, 
1918. By skillfully employing his machine-guns. 
Captain Thompson silenced the fire of hostile guns, 
which were holding up the progress of the infantry. 
He also led an attack on several nests with the aid 
of tanks, and, when his objective was reached and 
his guns placed, he returned through the heavy 
barrage and brought up a platoon of infantry 
which had been lost. He was severely wounded in 
this last exploit. Home address, Mrs. Kate Thomp- 
son, mother, 1928 Seventh Street, Port Huron, 
Mich. 

THOMSON, EDWARD N. . First Sergeant 
Company I, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mount Kemmel, Belgium, 
August 31, 1918. When the two platoons command- 
ed by him met with heavy machine-gun fire. 
Sergeant Thomson placed his men under cover, 
and single-handed went forward to reconnoiter his 
objective in the face of heavy shell and machine- 
gun fire. Home address, Mrs. R. Thomson, mother, 
617 West 152d Street, New York City. 

THOMSON, JAMES C Private 

Company C, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bouresches, France, July 
20, 1918. When wounded in the right arm he re- 
fused to be relieved from duty and continued the 
operation of his automatic rifle with his left hand. 
Later he volunteered to act as runner, and contin- 
ued this duty until he fell exhausted. Home ad- 
dress, James Thomson, father, 4 Hollis Park, 
Cambridge, Mass. 

THORF, ABRAHAM . . . Supply Sergeant 
Company B, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
28, 1918. Sergeant Thorf, although badly wounded 
crawled 500 meters under heavy shell fire to de- 
liver important papers to his company commander. 
Home address, Nathan Levine, friend, Rexburg, 
Idaho. 

THORNBURG, ZEBULON B. First Lieutenant 
118th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Montbrehain, France, October 8-16, 
1918. Although he was severely wounded on Oc- 
tober 8 to such an extent that eating was impossible 
he remained as second in command until the night 
of October 16, when he was again wounded during 
an advance by his company. Home address, Mrs. 
A. B. Thornburg, West Depot Street, Concord, 
N. C. 

THORNE, CHARLES F. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Battery C, 147th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Nantil- 
lois, France, September 29, 1918. While on duty 
with his battery as a lineman. Private Thorne saw 
a soldier fall wounded by shell fragments. Leaving 
his shelter. Private Thorne went through concen- 
trated shell fire to the assistance of the wounded 



soldier and in endeavoring to rescue him was 
himself killed by the explosion of a shell. Next of 
kin, Al Thorne, father, Pierre, S. Dak. 

THORNGATE. GEORGE . First Lieutenant 
6th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Romagne, France, October 14-15, 1918. 
Being seriously wounded. Lieutenant Thorngate 
displayed marked devotion to duty by refusing to 
go to the rear and remaining in command of his 
company until next day. Home address, Charles 
W. Thorngate, father, Exeland, Wis. 

THORNHILL, WALTER P. . . . Corporal 
Company H, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
September 12, 1918. Advancing alone and under 
fire. Corporal Thornhill captured a machine-gun 
and eight prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Charlotte 
Thornhill, mother. North Vascalboro, Me. 

THORNLEY, JAMES R Corporal 

Company C, 102d Infantry. Wounded early 
in the Seicheprey engagement on the morning of 
April 20, 1918. he displayed great gallantry and 
devotion to duty in continuing to urge his men to 
defend their positions, aiding greatly in the de- 
fense of same by climbing in a tree and from there 
shouting out directions as to the enemy's location. 
Home address, Mrs. Ellen Thornley, mother, 
626 Birch Street, Fall River, Mass. 

THORNTON, JOSEPH Private 

Company L, 1 1th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Sep- 
tember 12, 1918. By the effective use of an auto- 
matic rifle. Private Thornton advanced without 
aid on the entrenched position of the enemy, 
forcing their surrender. Despite severe wounds, 
he continued to advance and assisted in locating 
and routing other machine-gun nests. Home ad- 
dress, Thomas Thornton, father, Glencoe, Ohio. 

THORNTON, ROBERT M. . . . Corporal 
Company I, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
France, July 26, 1918. After being wounded, he 
remained in command of his squad and continued 
to direct the fire of their two automatic rifles for 
more than two hours and until he had been wounded 
three more times. Home address, George M. 
Thornton, father. Central, Ala. 

THORSEN, EDWIN B. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronsheres, France, July 3, 
1918. Wounded in the abdomen by a machine- 
gun bullet, he continued to lead his men in the ad- 
vance for 100 yards, till he fell from loss of blood, 
dying later from his wound. His example was an 
inspiration to his men. Next of kin, Mrs. Bertha 
Thorsen, mother, 615 Twelfth Avenue, West, 
Ashland, Wis. 

THRALL, HARRY Private 

Company E, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 8, 
1918. Private Thrall was called upon to carry a 
message to battalion headquarters. This neces- 
sitated his passing through an intense artillery 
barrage. He was severely wounded in the leg by 
shrapnel. In spite of his wound he struggled on, 
refusing first aid until the message was delivered. 
Home address, Mary Anna Thrall, mother, Allegan, 
Mich. 

THURMAN, LITTEN T Sergeant 

Company H, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
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had become casualties, he reorganized the com- 
pany, extricated it from a dangerous position, and, 
with coolness and courage, led the command for- 
ward throughout the day. With a few other men, 
he faced heavy machine-gun and grenade fire to 
charge an enemy emplacement. Home address, 
Isaac Thurman, brother, Crossville, Tenn. 

TIBBETS, FLOY J Private 

Company F, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
September 12, 1918. Although twice wounded 
Pnvate Tibbets continued to direct the lire of an 
automatic-rifle squad, after which he led them for- 
ward, engaging in a hand-to-hand encounter with 
the enemy until he dropped from loss of blood. 
Home address, Mrs. George C. Stewart, sister, 
East Highlands, Cal. 

TICKNER. J Corporal 

Company I, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. After his company commander had been 
wounded and he himself had been shot through the 
wrist, Corporal Tickner assisted the captain to 
walk forward in the attack. During the advance 
a shell burst nearby and took off the leg of his com- 
pany commander and again wounded the corporal 
who, in spite of his injuries, forced five Germans to 
carry his captain more than four kilometers to an 
aid station thereby saving his life. Home address, 
Mrs. Bertha Tickner, mother, 308 Leavenworth 
Avenue, Syracuse, N. Y. 

TIERCE, WILLIAM A Private 

Company D, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Sep- 
tember 12, 1918. Private Tierce showed excep- 
tional courage when he left his trench in order to 
obtain a better field of fire for his automatic rifle. 
He operated the rifle to good advantage until both 
hands were broken and the gun disabled by a shell 
fragment. Ho continued with his company for 
two days after receiving this wound. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Alice Tierce, mother. Corona, Ala. 

TIGNOR, W. P Private 

Company D, 318th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sommauthe, France, 
November 4-7, 1918. Acting as a scout. Private 
Tignor repeatedly went forward, and by calling 
and making noises, drew machine-gun fire upon 
himself in order to locate machine-gun nests, 
which were subsequently put out of action. Home 
address, Mrs. S. P. Tignor, Old Church, Va. 

TILGHMAN, BENJAMIN . . . Corporal 
Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
Belleau, June 6-8, 1918. Corporal Tilghman, 
with Joseph A. Garges and Howard Childs, cor- 
porals, and Herman L. McLeod, private, all of the 
same company, were prominent in the attack on 
enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois de Bel- 
leau on June 6 and 8, 1918; were foremost in their 
company and at all times acquitted themselves 
with such distinction that they were an example 
for the remainder of their command. Home address, 
Mrs. Elbert Bruce, 5900 Nina Place, St. Louis, Mo. 

TILGHMAN, CHARLES H. . . . Captain 
315th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Nantillois, France, September 28, 
1918. After having been wounded in the head by a 
piece of high explosive shell, which slightly frac- 
tured his skull, and rendered one eye useless. Cap- 
tain Tilghman insisted on remaining with his com- 
mand. Throughout the night of constant rain and 
continual gas attacks, he encouraged his demoral- 



ized troops, remaining with them until evacuated 
on the following morning. Home address, Mrs. 
Charles H. Tilghman, mother, Easton, Md. 

TILLERY, JAMES M Sergeant 

Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 117th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Montbrehain, France, October 8, 1918. On October 
8, near Montbrehain, although wounded, he took 
charge of a platoon whose leader had become a 
casualty, leading it in the advance until he received 
another wound, which later proved fatal. Next of 
kin, R. M. Tillery, father, 938 North Central 
Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. 

TILLMAN, FRED A. . . Second Lieutenant 
Aviation Section, Signal Corps. He aroused the 
admiration of all the French first-hne infantrymen 
when making an infantry liaison west of Rheims, 
France, June 26, 1918. He flew over the enemy 
lines at an altitude of only 50 meters, in spite of 
violent machine-gun and antiaircraft fire. Shot 
down between the lines, with hia plane riddled 
with bullets and his pilot severely wounded, he 
picked up his pilot in his arms and carried him 
through heavy fire more than 200 meters to the 
French first lines, after he himself was wounded 
in the neck. Home address. Congressman John 
H. Tillman, House of Representatives, Washing- 
ton. D. C. 

TIMBLIN, ARCHIE . . Private (First Class) 
Company F, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Butgneville, France, No- 
vember 11, 1918. Voluntarily facing heavy mach- 
ine-gun fire, he advanced 100 yards ahead of our 
lines to bring back wounded soldiers. He showed 
absolute disregard for personal danger in his work 
of rescue. Home address, John R. Timblin, 
father. Black Duck. Minn. 

TIMM, CHARLES Corporal 

Deceased. Company G, 102d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Crepion, 
France, October 23, 1918. Corporal Timm, with 
the assistance of one other soldier, captured three 
enemy machine-guns and their crews which had 
held up the advance of hia company. He was 
later killed in action in the Bois de la Reine. 
Next of kin, F. O. E. Lodge No. 1996. Ansonia, 
Conn. 

TIMMERMAN, LOUIS F., Jr 

Second Lieutenant 

Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
Bois de Belleau, on June 6, 1918, he led his men in 
a bayonet against superior numbera of the enemy 
capturing two machine-guns and 17 prisoners. 
Wounded in the face by shrapnel, he continued 
to heroically perform his duties until reUeved. 
Home address, Mrs. Louis F. Timmerman, 230 
Central Avenue, Leonia, N. Y. 

TIMOTHY, JAMES S. . Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. Infantry Reserve Corps, attached to 
U. S. M. C. Although weakened by gas poisoning, 
infhcted while serving with the French in Verdun 
sector, he declined medical assistance and served 
with heroic fortitude with the marines. In the 
operations of June 1-15, 1918, near Chateau- 
Thierry, he inspired the officers and men with 
whom he was in action by his fearlessness and 
fortitude until instantly killed by a high-explosive 
shell. Next of kin, P. H. Timothy, father, 206 
Woodlands, Nashville, Tenn. 

TINDALL, PHILIP . . First Lieutenant 

126th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism near 
Gesnes, northwest of Verdun, France, October 2, 
1918. He was severely wounded in the shoulder by 
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Geanea, but in spite of his wound he continued to 
lead his company throughout the advance. He 
helped to organize the ground against counter- 
attack and remained on duty with his command 
until the next morning, when he went to the rear 
only under vigorous protest. Throughout the entire 
engagement this ofiBcer displayed the utmost cool- 
ness and devotion to duty under the heaviest fire. 
Home address, WilUam Tindall, father, District 
Building, Washington, D. C. 

TINSLEY, WILLIAM E Private 

Company I, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Apremont, France, September 
29, 1918. During a determined enemy counter- 
attack Private iTinsley volunteered with another 
soldier to locate the source of enemy fire which was 
causing heavy casualties in his companies. Going 
forward under fire and discovering seven of the 
enemy, they opened fire, killing two, wounding two, 
and capturing a machine gun. Their courageous 
feat materially aided his unit to continue the ad- 
vance. Home address, WilUam S. Tinsley, father, 
19 East Second Street, Wichita, Kan. 

TITTMANN, HAROLD H., Jr. . First Lieutenant 
Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron, First Pursuit 
Group. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Bouresches, France, July 1, 1918. While on patrol 
he encountered seven machines. Despite numer- 
ical superiority and the enemy advantage of posi- 
tion, he immediately attacked. After firing a few 
rounds his guns became jammed. In the midst of 
a veritable hail of machine-gun fire he repaired 
the jam and resumed the attack. Although he was 
severely wounded, he continued until the enemy 
was forced to retire behind their own Unes. Home 
address, Harold H. Tittmann, father, 5022 West- 
minster Place, St. Louis, Mo. 

TOBIN, EDGAR G. . . . First Lieutenant 
103d Aero Squadron. While leading a patrol of 
three machines in the region of Vieville, France, 
July 16, 1918, he attacked an enemy formation of six 
single seaters. He destroyed two himself and forced 
down a third out of control. Home address, 
Mrs. W. G. Tobin, mother, 511 St. Mary's Street, 
San Antonio, Texas. 

TOBIN, RICHARD J. . . Master Engineer 
Company C, Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Clery le Grand, France, 
November 1, 2, and 10, 1918. On November 1, 
Master Engineer Tobin reconnoitered a destroyed 
bridge in advance of our outposts and on Novem- 
ber 2 constructed a bridge at the same point 
while under shell fire. On November 10, he gave 
valuable aid to wounded mien in the face of con- 
tinuous fire. Home address, Mrs. Margaret Tobin, 
1222 Harrison Street, Kansas City, Mo. 

TOBLINI, ANDY Private 

Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
October 3, 1918. Private Toblini, together with 
four other men, charged a machine-gun nest con- 
taining three heavy machine-guns and captured 
the three guns and 20 prisoners. Home address, 
Mrs. Maria TobUni, mother, Malcasine, Italy. 

TODD, HAROLD . . . Gunnery Sergeant 
Deceased. 45th Company, 5th Regiment, 
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, 
France, June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof 
of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as 
an example to hitherto untried troops. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Catherine Todd, mother, 142 South Street, 
Detroit, Mich. 

TOLKEN, JULIUS W. . . Second Lieutenant 
104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 



action near Bouresches, France, July 20, 1918, 
When the advance of his platoon was checked by 
enemy machine-gun fire he crawled forward alone to 
a position from which he could fire and killed three 
of the machine-gun crew, after which, with his 
platoon, he captured the gun and turned it on the 
foe. Home address, JuUus Toelken, father, 145 
Union Street, Springfield, Mass. 

TOMANEK, FRANK F Private 

Company I, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Bantheville, 
France, November 1, 1918. When volunteers 
were called for to maintain Uaison with the assault 
battalion, during heavy counterbarrage between 
enemy. Private Tomanek volunteered and within 
two hours successfully carried out four such mis- 
sions. Home address, Celestyna Tomanek, 
mother, Quinten, Kan. 

TOMLIN, GILMORE Sergeant 

Company G, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Reignieville, France, 
September 12, 1918. Facing heavy machine-gun 
fire. Sergeant Tomlin alone charged a machine- 
gun, which was causing his company many cas- 
ualties, killed the gunner, and captured the gun. 
Home address, Mrs. Daisy Tomlin, mother, 
Lynchburg, Va. 

TOMPKINS, HARRISON .... Sergeant 
Company F, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de la Naza, France, 
October 5, 1918. In the face of heavy machine- 
gun and grenade fire he went forward, with three 
other soldiers, and brought back five seriously 
wounded men to a point where they could be given 
first-aid treatment. With utter disregard for his 
personal safety, he displayed courage, coolness, 
and good judgment in effecting the rescue. Home 
address, Mrs. Mary Tompkins, mother, 125 Waver- 
ly Street, Yonkers, N. Y. 

TONKS, MARK Private 

Deceased. Company M, 7th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in connection with military 
operations against an armed enemy of the United 
States at Fossoy, France, July 15, 1918. Next of 
kin, Matthew T. Tonks, father, 34 Broadway, 
Meyersdale, Pa. 

TOPIC, FRANK J Private 

Company K, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bantheville, France, Oc- 
tober 23, 1918. During the night he made frequent 
trips with wounded back through a heavily shelled 
area, setting an example of fearlessness to his com- 
rades. The next day in an advance, he carried a 
stretcher with the front wave, and when the ob- 
jective was reached, went from shell hole to shell 
hole, under intense enemy fire, giving first aid to the 
wounded and carrying them to the rear. Home 
address, Albert Topic, 437 Goodhue Street, St. 
Paul, Minn. 

TORREY, NORMAN L Private 

Battery C, 101st Field Artillery. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
October 23-27, 1918. Private Torrey acted as 
runner for the artillery liaison officer and after this 
officer was returned wounded, voluntarily remained 
for 24 hours, acting as runner for the infantry and 
constantly passing through the most intense 
artillery and machine-gun fire. Home address, 
David C. Torrey, father, Rowley, Mass. 

TOUSIC, FRANK . Chief Pharmacist's Mate 
U. S. N., attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Suippes, 
France, October 3-7, 1918. With no regard for his 
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labored unceasingly in caring for and evacuating 
the wounded under constant shell fire. His great 
activity and courage saved the lives of many of hia 
comrades. Home address, Julian Tousic, father, 
236 West 116th Street, New York City. 

TOWELL, JAMES J. . . Private (First Class) 
Company C, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
15, 1918. With remarkable bravery Private 
Towell carried an important message through 
heavy enemy artillery and machine-gun fire. Later 
in the same day, he again demonstrated a spirit of 
self-sacrifice by going out under heavy fire and bring- 
ing in a wounded comrade. In so doing he was 
twice wounded by a sniper. Home address, Mrs. 
JuUa Towell, mother, Belfast, N. Y. 

TOWNE. EUGENE W Sergeant 

Company K, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, Oc- 
tober 18, 1918. With two other soldiers Sergeant 
Towne rushed forward into some hedges and 
silenced three light machine guns which were 
hindering the advance by flanking fire. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. E. W. Towne, wife, Thompson, N. Y. 

TOWNSEND. JAMES B Private 

Medical Detachment, 328th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Vandi^res, 
France, September 15, 1918. Private Townsend 
left Vandi^res, went out on the field, which was 
continually under shell fire, and collected and 
brough into Vandi^res 16 wounded. He remained 
with them 32 hours, bringing them food and water, 
adjusting gas masks, and making the wounded 
comfortable until all had been evacuated. Home 
address, Mrs. J. B. Townsend, mother, Troy, Ala. 

TOWNSEND, RICHARD L 

Private (First Class) 

U. S. Ambulance Service, Section 554. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Somme-Py, 
France, October 2-9, 1918. Private Townsend 
drove an ambulance night and day to an advanced 
dressing station under heavy shell fire. On the 
night of October 5 he voluntarily drove a machine 
to a place near the Unes, over a road raked by ma- 
chine-gun and shell fire, to evacuate a number of 
wounded whom the litter bearers were unable to 
bring in immediately. Home address, John W. 
Townsend, 825 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr, 
Pa. 

TOY, CHARLES S. . . Private (First Class) 
Company A, 102d Machine-Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action at Marche- 
ville, France, September 26, 1918. Private Toy 
remained with the wounded under a sudden 
counterattack by the enemy, and with the fire of 
his rifle prevented their falling into the hands of 
the enemy. Home address, Samuel Toy, father, 
72 Menthorne Road, West Roxbury, Mass. 

TRACY, JAMES F Sergeant 

Deceased. Company B, Ist Engineers. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, 
France, October 9, 1918. Without waiting for 
orders. Sergeant Tracy voluntarily led a patrol 
against an enemy machine-gun which was threat- 
ening the advance of our troops and delivering a 
severe fire into our ranks. By his skillful and cour- 
ageous efforts the machine-gun was captured. He 
continued to lead his men forward under the 
severe artillery and machine-gun fire until he was 
killed. Next of kin, James Tracy, father, 1721 
Braddish Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 

TRACER, JOHN W. . . Second Lieutenant 
124th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, 



October 8, 1918. Upon their own initiative, 
Lieutenant Trager, who was on duty as trans- 
portation oflacer, and another officer, crossed the 
Meuse River to reconnoiter a supply route. They 
were fired on by two enemy machine-guns, but ^s- 
regarding the heavy machine-gun and shell fire 
they advanced on the enemy positions and captured 
the two machine guns, together with 31 Austrian 
prisoners. Home address, William Trager, father, 
300 Atlantic Avenue, Peoria, 111. 

TRAVERS, HUGH P., Jr Private 

Company E, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 
1918. Early on the morning of July 15, Private 
Travera was wounded while the Germans were at- 
tempting to force a passage of the Marne, but re- 
mained at his post. Later in the day he was again 
wounded, but refused to leave and continued on 
duty until the engagement was over. Home 
address, Mrs. Bridget Travers, mother, 308 West 
138th Street. New York City. 

TRAVERS, PATRICK Corporal 

Company H, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 
6, 1918. Without assistance. Corporal Travera 
advanced on an enemy's sniper's post and success- 
fully made prisoners of the entire crew, which in- 
cluded one officer, only being able to take the latter 
after a brief struggle. His action prevented a 
flanking fire on his platoon and aided greatly in 
their rapid advance. Home address, Mrs. Bridget 
O'Brien, 163 Eckford Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 

TREADWAY, WOLCOTT W 

Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. 26th Infantry. By exceptional 
bravery near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918, he 
aroused the admiration of liis command, inspired 
his men by his example, and carried them forward 
in the face of heavy fire to their objective before 
he fell, mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Wolcott W. Treadway, wife, South Lancaster, 
Mass. 

TREKAUSKAS, TONY A. . . . Sergeant 
Company E, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 20, 
1918. Although severely wounded in the leg by 
machine-gun fire, he refused to go to the rear, 
bandaged his own wound, and advanced with his 
platoon until its final objective was reached. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary Trekauskas, mother, 
1416 Freeman Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

TRESTRAIL, FREDERICK J. . . . 

First Lieutenant 

Deceased. 113th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action north of Verdun, France, Oc- 
tober 11, 1918. When the advance of his company 
was checked by terrific enfilading fire from machine- 
guns. Lieutenant Trestrail halted his men and with 
great coolness ascended a hill to ascertain the lo- 
cation of the enemy machine-gun nests. He had 
barely reached tlie top of the hill when he was 
killed by an exploding shell. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Harry 3. Ralph, mother, 152 Virginia Avenue, 
Jersey City, N. J. 

TREW, RALPH T Sergeant 

Company K, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, November. 
4, 1918. Volunteering to construct a footbridge 
across the Scheldt River, Sergeant Trew crossed 
the stream in plain view of the enemy, under 
violent machine-gun fire, and, after the bridge 
had been completed, returned and led the first 
detachment of his regiment across. Home address, 
Charles T. Trew, father, 1623 Rosewood Avenue, 
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TRIMBLE. DANA N Sergeant 

Company B, Ist Regiment Engineers. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Soissona, France, 
July 20, 1918. He volunteered and obtained the 
consent of his company commander to recover 
wounded men from an exposed area in front of the 
line. He went through a violent bombardment in 
the performance of this duty three times and stop- 
ped only when he had been severely wounded. 
Home address. Major Jeremiah Campbell, friend, 
7 Fruit Street, Ipswich, Mass. 

TRIMMER, LEE Private 

Headquarters Company, 16th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Villers devant 
Mouson, France, November 7, 1918. After being 
reUeved from duty as a cart driver at his own 
request. Private Trimmer volunteered and made 
individual patrols. He located two machine-guns 
by exposing himself and drawing their fire. His 
exceptional bravery resulted in the destruction 
of a machine-gun and the dispersion of its crew. 
Home address. Found Trimmer, cousin, Rob- 
ertson, Okla. 

TRIPLETT, NETHANIAL C. . . Mechanic 
Company F, 146th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, 
September 27-28, 1918. Mechanic Triplett was a 
member of a patrol which encountered severe 
hostile machine-gun fire. He assisted in getting 
several wounded men to cover and administered 
first aid until his supply of bandages was exhausted. 
Returning to company headquarters across a field 
Bwept by artillery fire, he secured more bandages, 
came back with them to his comrades, and re- 
sumed his first aid work. On the following day 
Mechanic Triplett again displayed exceptional 
courage under machine-gun and shell fire by carry- 
ing a wounded officer to safety. Home address, 
Mrs. Vivian Parker Triplett, wife, R. F. D. 5, 
Box51, Vienna. 111. 

TRIVES, FRANCIS Captain 

French Artillery, Liaison Officer, 164th Artillery 
Brigade Headquarters. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Haumont, France, November 2, 
1918. Captain Trives volunteered to accompany 
a raiding party of the 28th Division. On reaching 
the German wire, the patrol became confused and 
disorganized. ReaUzing that the party was in 
great danger of being caught in a heavy barrage. 
Captain Trives quickly reorganized the patrol, 
working under heavy fire and continued to lead the 
raiding party until he was seriously wounded. 

TROUP, CLARENCE D Private 

82d Company, 6th Marines. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bayonville, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. Private Troup volunteered and went 
forward to reconnoiter a ravine which was infested 
with hostile machine-gun and artillery positions, 
returning with several prisoners. Home address, 
Mrs. Marjorie A. Troup, 955 Edgecomb Place, 
Chicago, 111. 

TROWER, STALLARD . , First Sergeant 

Company I, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 21, 
1918. After all of his officers had been killed or 
wounded he assumed command of the company, 
and with exceptional bravery and courage kept 
continually pressing on and engaging the enemy. 
Home address, Mrs. Mable Trower, Parksville, 
Ky. 

TRYON, JEREMIAH Private 

Company C, 102d Infantry. He displayed un- 
usual daring and courage during the Seicheprey 
engagement on the morning of April 20, 1918, 



when, under heavy artillery fire, he climbed out of 
his trench in the front fine onto the top and killed 
a sniper, who was pouring a destructive fire into our 
trenches. Home address, Mrs. Prudence W. Cole, 
aunt. Center Brook, Conn. 

TUBES, BENJAMIN T Private 

Deceased. Company I, 356th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Pouilly, 
France, November 10-11, 1918. Private Tubbs 
accompanied Lieutenant Murphy and three other 
soldiers in a flank attack on three heavy machine- 
guns. Fired on directly at 30 yards, they charged 
the guns, and in the hand-to-hand fight which fol- 
lowed this soldier and two of his comrades were 
killed. Next of kin, Howard Homer Tubbs, 
father, Farmerville, La. 

TUCKER, LOUIS J Private 

Deceased. Company K, 102d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois d'Or- 
mont, France, October 23-27. Private Tucker 
bravely volunteered to carry an important mes- 
sage to the battalion commander at a critical 
juncture, and, in attempting to pass through a 
terrific enemy barrage, was instantly killed by 
shell fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Sallie N. Tucker, 
mother, 1201 Mississippi Avenue, Memphis, Tenn. 

TUCKER, MARION C Sergeant 

Company L, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sommerance, France, 
October 14, 1918. While being carried unconscious 
to a dressing station, after having been wounded. 
Sergeant Tucker regained consciousness, arose 
from the stretcher and rejoined his company. 
Shortly after a gas shell exploded in a dugout 
where he and other men were taking cover. Al- 
though badly gassed, he again refused evacuation, 
remaining on duty with the company until it was 
relieved 16 days later. Home address, Mrs. Marion 
C. Tucker, wife, Moultrie, Ga. 

TUCKER, ROYAL K. . . First Lieutenant 
Chaplain, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Sep- 
tember 29, 1918. During the operations against 
the Hindenburg Une he displayed remarkable de- 
votion to duty and courage in caring for the wound- 
ed under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. The 
splendid example set by this officer was an inspira- 
tion of the combat troops. Home address, Mrs. 
Juliet L. Tucker, 207 South Dearborn Street, 
Mobile, Ala. 

TUDURY, HENRY Private 

Company C, 12th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Cour- 
shamps, France, July 18-20, 1918. Engaged aa 
runner, Private Tudbury made repeated trips 
through intense shelUng and machine-gun fire. 
On July 18 he was gassed, but bravely continued 
with his heroic work until he fell exhausted on the 
20th. Home address, Peter Tudbury, father, Bay 
Street, Louis, Miss. 

TUFTIN, CARL Private 

Company D, 318th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sommauthe, France, 
November 4-5, 1918. Private Tuftin volunteered 
for dangerous outpost service within the enemy 
line. He worked his way behind enemy machine- 
guns, was wounded, but refused to leave his post, 
and, by the skillful use of his automatic rifle, as- 
sisted in driving the enemy from their entrenched 
positions. Private Tuftin refused to leave his post, 
until the battalion was relieved. Home address, 
Mrs. Gena Tuftin, wife. Route 2, Box 85, 
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TUNE, HORACE R. . . . First Lieutenant 
60th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Clery-le-Grand, France, November 1, 
November 6 and November 10, 1918. On the morn- 
ing of November 1, Lieutenant Tune personally 
led an attack against an enemy machine-gun nest, 
killing one of the enemy, wounding one, and taking 
four prisoners. On November 6, he went far in ad- 
vance of his company, and with two other men, 
killed a sniper in a building in the village of Mar- 
vaux. On November 10, he led the remnants of his 
company in clearing the Bois-de-Juvigny of enemy 
detachments. In this action. Lieutenant Tune 
killed one of the enemy with a rifle and assisted in 
the capture of five prisoners. Home address, Mrs. 
Mollie Tune, Shelbyville, Tenn. 

TUKEY. ALLEN A. . . Second Lieutenant 
28th Infantry. During the engagement near 
Soissons, France, July 18 and 19, 1918, the leader- 
ship of his platoon was exceptionally distinctive 
by reason of his courage, initiative, and presence 
of mind. While advancing on the second day of 
the attack he was wounded, but continued with his 
command until he had given complete instructions 
to his platoon sergeant and notified his company 
commander of the disposition of his guns, after 
which he was compelled to yield command because 
of weakness from his injuries. Home address, A. 
P. Tukey, 3126 Chicago Street, Omaha, Neb. 

TURANO, JOHN Private 

Deceased. Infantry. Attempting to bring to 
shelter his captain, who was lying wounded and 
exposed to fire, near Vaux, France, July 1, .1918, he 
was himself killed, thereby sacrificing his life in an 
effort to rescue his commanding oflBcer. Next of 
kin, Santo Turano, father, 36 Pierce Street, Wes- 
teriy. R. I. 

TURBEVILLE, WILLIAM J. . . . 

Private (First Class) 

Company E, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Sep- 
tember 30, 1918. Private Tuberville, a battalion 
runner, displayed exceptional courage and disre- 
gard for personal danger in making three trips 
with important messages through heavy enemy 
machine-gun and shell fire. Home address, James 
B. Turbeville, father, Turbeville, S. C. 

TURKOPP, CARL F Corporal 

308th Battery, Trench Artillery, 158th Field 
Artillery Brigade. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Brabant-sur-Muese, France, October 
23, 1918. During the offensive operations in the 
Boissois Bois, Corporal Turkopp, although wounded 
by shell fire and knocked down by concussion, re- 
turned to his gun and continued to fire. So great 
was his exhaustion, that it was necessary for him to 
be supported while doing his work. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Francis Turkopp, wife, 12l8t and Chestnut 
Streets, Lancaster, Ohio. 

TURLEY, CLARENCE L Corporal 

Company I, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, 
France, August 30, 1918. In attack by his com- 

f)any Corporal Turley gave proof of unusual gal- 
antry and courage by fearlessly going out under 
heavy machine-gun and artillery fire to give aid 
and carry back the wounded. He was himself 
seriously wounded while engaged in this work. 
Home address, Joseph H. Turley, father, Grand- 
wies. Wash. 

TURNER, BEN E. . . . First Lieutenant 

112th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 

action at Fismette, France, August 27, 1918. 

When the enemy attack preceded by very heavy 



barrage, had broken through and forced a retire- 
ment over the Vesle, Lieutenant Turner, himself 
wounded and under enemy fire from front and flanks 
directed the retirement of his men, while he alone 
covered their withdrawal over the river with an 
automatic rifle, crossing after the last man was 
safely over. Home address, Mrs. Lucy Turner, 
mother, Kahoka, Mo. 

TURNER, C. W First Lieutenant 

Deceased. 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 
6, 1918. Surrounded by enemy machine-guns 
and snipers, and under heavy shell fire, Lieutenant 
Turner refused to surrender, but held his position 
with extraordinary heroism and total disregard 
for his own life until he and all his detachment 
were killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Josephine Turner, 
wife. New York City. 

TURNER, DENNIS C Captain 

30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Although 
completely surrounded and his ammunition ex- 
hausted. Captain (then lieutenant) Turner refused 
to surrender. Assembling his platoon of about 18 
men, he made a dash for our lines, through the en- 
emy's machine-gun and rifle fire, and by taking 
advantage of all available cover and grenades and 
ammunition, found on the way, succeeded in join- 
ing our troops. Home address, Mrs. E. F. Turner, 
Shelby, N. C. 

TURNER, HENRY D Sergeant 

Company B, 10th Machine Gun BattaUon. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Le 
Vallee, France, July 23; near St. Thibaut, France, 
August 9, 1918. near the Bois de Septsaiges, 
France, September 29, 1918, and near the Bois de 
Fays, France, October 6, 1918. Sergeant Turner, 
a runner, repeatedly went out under shell and ma- 
chine-gun fire to maintain liaison between units, 
frequently volunteering for especially hazardous 
missions. After other runners had been killed, he 
rendered valuable service by repeatedly crossing 
dangerous areas in order to maintain communi- 
cations. Home address, Mrs. Margaret F. Turner, 
mother, R. F. D. 3, Fairfield, 111. 

TURNER, JAMES A. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 318th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Buzancy, France, November 
2-3, 1918. After having been severely wounded 
during the night of November 2, 1918, he continued 
in command of his company. Despite his wound, 
he led his company in the attack the following day, 
when he was killed by an enemy shell. He set an 
example of fearlessness and bravery to his men. 
Next of kin, Mrs. James A. Turner, wife, 1711 
East Seventy-second Street, Chicago, 111. 

TURNER, JOE W Sergeant 

Company D, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, P'rance, 
October 11, 1918. Sergeant Turner volunteered 
and carried an automatic rifle to an advantageous 
position far in advance of his own line, and main- 
tained an effective fire on the enemy until his gun 
was put out of action and he was wounded in both 
hands and forced to retire. Before going to the rear 
he gave full and valuable information regarding 
the enemy's position to his officers. Home address, 
W. H. Turner, father, Enoree, S. C. 

TURNER, OTIS E Private 

Company M, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 
18, 1918. When his platoon was held up by an 
enemy machine-gun post, Private Turner, with 
another soldier, took their automatic rifle, rushed 



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50 yards through intense fire, skillfully placed the 
rifle in position, and opened fire. Home address, 
James Turner, father, Albia, la. 

TURNER, RAY C Private 

101st Ambulance Company. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Saulx, France, September 
26, 1918. Under intense bombardment Private 
Turner volunteered to go forward with a sergeant to 
rescue a number of seriously wounded soldiers. 
While they were engaged in this heroic work Pri- 
vate Turner was wounded and his companion 
killed by an exploding shell. After receiving first 
aid he immediately resumed his duties and remained 
at the front until the advanced station was closed. 
Home address, Mrs. Helen Coffenberry, 512 
Sheridan Street, Danville, 111. 

TURRENTINE, HERBERT S. . . Private 
Deceased. Company C, 119th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres, Bel- 
gium, August 31, 1918. After his platoon sergeant 
and a corporal had been shot while firing an auto- 
matic rifle. Private Turrentine ran forward across 
an open space and picked up the gun, but was in- 
stantly killed by sniper fire while attempting to get 
the automatic gun back into action. Next of kin, 
Mrs. J. P. Shaw, sister, R. F. D. 3, Winston- 
Salem N. C. 

TURRILL, JULIUS S. . Lieutenant Colonel 
U. S. M. C. At Bois de Belleau on June 6, 1918, 
he displayed extraordinary heroism when, in lead- 
ing his men to the attack, he constantly exposed 
himself to danger, ever setting a splendid example 
to his men. Home address, Mrs. J. S. Turrill, 
wife, 56 Charlesgate, East Boston, Mass. 

TUTTLE, MELLEN F Private 

Company B, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action on Hill 190, near Chateau- 
Thierry, France, July 20, 1918. When all of the 
men of the automatic-rifle team of which he was a 
member had been wounded, he voluntarily ad- 
vanced alone, attacked a number of enemy machine- 
gun nests which were holding up the advance, and 
forced the enemy to retreat, thereby making pos- 
sible the continued forward movement of his de- 
tachment. Home address, W. C. Tuttle, Intervale, 
Me. 

TVETEN, HANS L Private 

Company K, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Gesnes, France, September 
29, 1918. When his company was under fire from 
two German machine-guns. Private Tveten crept 
forward alone and put the guns out of action with 
rifle grenades, capturing single handed four Ger- 
mans and both machine guns. Home address, 
Olaf Larsen Tveten, brother, Manfred, N. Dak. 

TWIFORD, ELWOOD Private 

Company A, 1 19th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Having become separated from the 
remainder of his squad in a heavy fog, and, being 
surrounded by several enemy machine-gunners. 
Private Twiford set up his automatic rifle and with- 
in a few minutes killed or captured all of the enemy 
near him. Home address, W. J. Twiford, father. 
East Laje, N. C. 

TWISS, JULIUS I Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, 
France, September 26, 1918. During the counter 
attack on Marcheville, Sergeant Twiss became 
separated from his command. Under terrific ar- 
tillery and machine-gun fire, he voluntarily gath- 
ered together a few scattered men and organ- 
ized a point of defense, showing coolness, bravery. 



and judgment which materially assisted in the sue" 
cess of the counter attack. Home address, Mrs- 
George L. Twiss, mother, 27 Whitmore Street, 
Hartford, Conn. 

ULRICH, WILLIAM . . . Sergeant Major 
2d Battalion, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Thiacourt, 
France, September 15, 1918. Accompanied by 
three other soldiers Sergeant Major Ulrich fearless- 
ly charged into the enemy's lines through intense 
machine-gun fire in pursuit of a party of Germans, 
and returned with 51 prisoners. Home address, 
David F. Winkelman, uncle, 453 Fourth Avenue, 
Troy, N.Y. 

UNDERWOOD, DAVID H 

Private (First Class) 
Company B, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 
6, 1918. With exceptional courage Private Un- 
derwood went out under heavy fire from enemy 
machine-guns and snipers and rescued a wounded 
runner who had strayed into the enemy's lines by 
mistake. Home address, Cyrus J. Underwood, 
father, Ridgeway, Mich. 

UPTON, LA ROY S Colonel 

9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Soissons, France, July 18-19, 1918. His 
regiment having suffered heavy casualties in its 
first attack on July 18, 1918, and he having received 
orders to attack a second time, Colonel Upton re- 
formed his command and conducted the second 
attack in person, until stopped by darkness. His 
line being broken by a gap in its center, all of his 
battalion commanders being killed or wounded, 
and all of his reserves being in the thinly held line, 
he established his command post on the extreme 
front at the right of the gap and remained there for 
24 hours under steady and intense artillery born- 
bardment and machine-gun fire, holding his posi- 
tion until his regiment was relieved. His presence 
and his example of fearlessness inspired his weak- 
ened Une thus to guard the unprotected flank of the 
whole advance and beat off a violent counter- 
attack. Home address, Mrs. L. S. Upton, Haver- 
ford Court, Haverford, Pa. 

UPTON. THOMAS A Corporal 

Deceased. Company B. 104th Infantry. |For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Belleau, France, 
July 21, 1918. Corporal Upton voluntarily 
crossed a zone swept by machine-gun and shell 
fire to aid wounded soldiers and was killed. Next 
of kin, Mrs. T. P. McDonald, 99 Udell Auenue, 
Beverly, Mass. 

URSPRUNG, RUDULPH S. . First Lieutenant 
145th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Eyne, Belgium, November 1, 1918. 
Seeing a wounded soldier lying 150 yards in front 
of the line, after his company had withdrawn to a 
more secure position. Lieutenant Ursprung crawled 
through heavy fire and administered first aid to 
him. He then picked up the wounded man, car- 
ried him across the open, wading a canal through 
water waist deep, and succeeded in taking him to a 
place of safety. Home address, Mth. Rudolph S. 
Ursprung, wife. East Road, Berea, Ohio. 

USAC, JOSEPH . . . Private (First Qass) 
Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Binarville, France, Septem- 
ber 27, 1918. Returning to the line after being 
wounded by a hand grenade the previous day. 
Private Usac persistently requested to be allowed 
to assist stretcher bearers in the removal of the 
wounded. While performing this heroic mission, 
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and artillery fire, he was again wounded. Home ad- 
dress, Miss Anna Usac, 150 Meeker Street, Brook- 
lyn, N.Y. 

VACARISAS. JOSEPH .... Brigadier 
19th Battery, 70th Regiment, French Army. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Merta- 
willer, Alsace, September 1, 1918. During an 
unusually heavy enemy bombardment of the rail- 
road station. Brigadier Vacarisas entered the area 
and assisted the train crew in removing to safety 
nine carloads of ammunition. The mission was ac- 
complished despite the fact that the firing had 
damaged the track and had scattered branches of 
trees over the route. 



VAIL, ROBERT M Major 

108th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Villette, France, Sep- 
tember 5, 1918. During the crossing of the Vesle 
River Major Vail expedited the construction of 
bridges by his advice and assistance. He person- 
ally cut a passageway through enemy barbed wire 
along the river and then led his troops through this 
opening. When the officers of a supporting in- 
fantry company had been killed and the men were 
falhng back in confusion. Major Vail kept his for- 
ces intact 1,200 yards in front of any infantry 
support, holding the position until reinforced by 
an infantry unit. Home address, Mrs. Helene H. 
Vail, wife, 1205 Marion Street, Scranton, Pa. 

VAIL, WILLIAM H. . . . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service, 95th Aero Squadron. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Stenay, France, 
November 6, 1918. Lieutenant Vail, while on 
patrol, engaged four hostile pursuit planes which 
were about to attack an accompanying plane. 
Almost immediately he was attacked by five more 
enemy planes, all of which he continued to fight 
until he was severely wounded and his plane dis- 
abled. He glided to the ground, abandoning the 
flight only when his machine fell to pieces near the 
ground. Home address, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Vail, 
father and msther, 5919 Washington Boulevard, 
Chicago, 111. 

VALENTINE, AARON P Private 

Company A, 344th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
Marie Valley, France, September 15, 1918, a bar 
is awarded. When his company was held up by a 
German machine-gun nest, located in a tree. 
Private Valentine rushed alone into an exposed posi- 
tion, set up his machine gun, regardless of the in- 
tense fire from the nest, killed the gunner, and 
put the nest out of action, thereby making the con- 
tinued advance of the company possible. Home 
address, Mrs. Lora Valentine, mother, MaUson, 
Okla. 

VALLELY, FRANCIS P Private 

Deceased. Battery E, 6th Field Artillery. At 
Coullemell, France, on April 27, 1918, under a 
heavy bombardment, he voluntarily went to the 
assistance of other soldiers who had been buried in 
a dugout by enemy shell fire, and was killed while 
engaged in this heroic action. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Mary Grady, aunt, Pratt City, Ala. 

VALLEY, ISAAC Corporal 

Company M, 370th Infantry. When on July 
22, 1918, a hand grenade was dropped among a 
group of soldiers in a trench and when he might 
have saved himself by flight, he attempted to cover 
it with his foot and thereby protect his comrades. 
In the performance of this brave act he was severely 
wounded. Home address, Isaac Valley, father, 
517 North Cherokee Street, Gerard, Kan. 



VALLOIS, ROBERT Captain 

Observer, French Army. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France. Cap- 
tain Vallois volunteered to fly with Major Lewis 
H. Brereton on an important reconnaissance 
mission. On account of poor visibility they were 
fprced to fly at a very low altitude and were con- 
tinually harassed by antiaircraft fire. Four enemy 
monoplanes (type Fokker) attacked them, and dur- 
ing the combat which followed Captain Vallois's 
gun jarnmed. After withdrawing for the purpose 
of clearing the jam they again returned to the 
fight, and, despite the fact that he had been pain- 
fully wounded in the face. Captain Vallois succeeded 
in dispersing three of the adversaries and fought 
off the other while his pilot made a landing. Home 
address not given. 

VAN ALLEN, CLARENCE R. . . Private 
Company L, 372d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bussy Farm, France, 
September 28, 1918. This soldier, unassisted, 
rushed an enemy machine-gun, putting it out of 
action and capturing three prisoners. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Margaret Van Allen, wife, 20 Green- 
wich Street, Roxbury, Mass. 

VAN AMBURGH, HUGH CLIFFORD . . 

Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 2d Division, 4th Bri- 
gade, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. As a 
motorcycle dispatch rider he made repeated trips 
along shell-swept roads and in a gassed area, before 
and during the capture of Vierzy. When Vierzy 
was still in German hands, he dismounted from his 
motorcycle in front of the town, and with great 
coolness and disregard of personal safety, crawled 
into it and brought back information of great value 
to his brigade commander. Home addres.s, Mrs. 
Roxie Thurmond, mother, R. F. D. 2, Box 209, 
Milwaukee, Ore. 

VAN BUREN, GEORGE .... Private 
Company I, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near FleviUe, France, October 4, 
1918. Private Van Buren continued to advance 
after being seriously wounded until he fainted from 
exhaustion. After recovering consciousness, he 
again joined his company and assisted in repelling 
a counterattack in which he received a fourth 
wound, remaining on duty until he was ordered 
evacuated. Home addr.'ss, Mrs. Victoiia Van 
Buren. mother, Valatie, N. Y. 

VAN DE GRAFF, C. H. . Second Lieutenant 
15th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Villamontoire, France, July 21, 1918. 
On duty with the infantry as Uaison officer. 
Lieutenant Van De Graff displayed marked cour- 
age in passing through an enemy artillery barrage 
several times, in carryin? information to his bat- 
tahon commander and administering aid to 
wounded men under heavy shell fire. Home 
address, A. S. Van de Graff, 1305 Greensboro 
Avenue, Tuscaloosa, Ala. 

VANDER VEEN, THOMAS .... 

Private (First Class) 

Company C, 11th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, 
France, October 10-13, 1918. As company liaison 
agent, he maintained continual rontact between 
his company commander and the batt.ilion Post 
Commander, repeatedly exposing himself to ar- 
tillery, machine-gun and sniper's fire to deliver 
important messages. On one occasion it was nec- 
essary for him to pass through the German and our 
own barrages, but he accomphshed this mission 
fearlessly, showing marked personal bravery. 
Home address, Halbe G. Vander Veen, father, 
Burum, Province Friesland, The^Netherlands. 



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VAN DUESEN, ROBERT R. . . . Sergeant 
Company A, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 4, 1918. With his platoon in a 
very dangerous position, Sergeant Van Duesen, 
volunteered to carry a message from his platoon 
commander across a machine-gun-swept field. 
Having successfully accomplished his mission he 
returned, and while directing his men to shelter, 
he was severely wounded by a machine-gun bullet. 
Home address, Robert Van Duesen, father, Vine- 
land. N. J. 

VAN DUZER, EDWIN T. . Private (First Class) 
Company K, 308th Infantry- For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, 
August 22, 1918. Private Van Duzer was a mem- 
ber of a combat-liaison group which was attacked 
by liquid fire. Although severely burned, he alone 
charged the flame thrower and put him out of 
action, after which he reassembled his men and 
continued on duty until relieved. Home address, 
Mrs. Eleanor Van Duzer, mother, 232 Fifty-third 
Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

VAN DYNE, JOHN A Private 

Company B, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. Private Van Dyne, a runner, displayed 
notable courage in carrying messages through 
heavy artillery and machine gun fire. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Hattie Van Dyne, mother. West Main 
Street, Waterloo, N. Y. 

VAN GUNDAY, BEN Private 

Company F, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Consenvoye, France, 
October 8, and Bois de Grande Montagne, France, 
October 16, 1918. During the entire action he 
operated his automatic rifle with great effect 
against extremely heavy odds, aiding the advance 
of his platoon, killing may of the enemy, and as- 
sisting in the capture of many more. He repeatedly 
exposed himself to draw the enemy fire so that he 
could better operate his gun. Home address, Mrs. 
Jennie H. Van Gunday, wife, Jophn, Mo. 

VAN HART, JOHN Sergeant 

Company G, 1 13th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Molleville Farm, France, 
October 10-25, 1918. Attached to the Battalion 
Scouts, Sergeant Van Hart repeatedly went out 
on dangerous patrols, secured valuable information, 
assisted in first-aid work, carried litters, rations, 
and water, and voluntarily made numerous trips 
through artillery and machine-gun fire with im- 
portant messages. Home address, Mrs. Grace 
Van Hart, wife, 612 Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth, 
N.J. 

VAN HOY, JAMES L Private 

Company D, 1 18th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, France, 
October 11, 1918. When his company was caught 
in a barrage. Private Van Hoy volunteered and 
carried a message to battalion headquarters, 
under direct observation by the enemy, through 
gas and terrific machine-gun and shell fire. Home 
address, Mrs. J. L. Van Hoy, mother, Wareshoals, 
B.C. 

VANN, JOHN C First Lieutenant 

47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bazoches, France, August 7, 1918. 
Lieiitenant Vann concealed the fact that he was 
wounded and led the advance platoon of his com- 
pany to their objectives despite heavj' losses. He 
remained with his command, displaying the highest 
leadership and courage, until he was wounded a 
second time. Home address, Mrs E. L. Murrah, 
mother, 1430 Fourth Columbus, Ga. 



VAN OOSTENBRUGGE, HORACE B. . . 

Second Lieutenant 

109th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Villette, France, September 6, 1918. 
Being the only oflScer with his company, he con- 
tinueu in command for 36 hours after being severely 
wounded, constantly encouraging his men and set- 
ting an exampk of coolness and heroism. It was 
only after being wounded a second time that he 
consented to be evacuated. Home address, 
Mrs. Horace B. Van Oostenbrugge, wife. Route 49, 
Schenectady, N.Y. 

VAN'T HOF, BERNARD . First Lieutenant 
168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 
July 28, 1918. He directed his platoon so skill- 
fully in attack near Sergy and conducted himself 
with such bravery and fearlessness that his men 
captured six machine-guns from the Prussian 
Guards and took 25 prisoners, which guns were 
then used with effect in driving the enemy from 
their positions. Home address, Kryn Van't Hof, 
father, 219 Carroll Avenue, Southeast, Grand 
Rapids Mich. 

VANVORIS, HOWARD S. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 364th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Waeregem, Belgium, 
October 30-31, 1918. As battalion intelligence 
oflScer. liieutenant Vanvori« on the night before 
the engagement was tireless in his efforts to main- 
tain liaison on the flanks of his battalion. Next 
day, against the advice of senior officers, he made 
repeated reconnaissance of the front lines in the 
face of heavy shell and machine-gun fire. Pene- 
trating beyond the infantry lines on one of these 
patrols, tliis gallant officer was killed by machine- 
gun fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Howard H. Vanvoris, 
wife, care of Glacier Fish Co., Tacoma, Wash. 

VAN YORK, VICTOR Private 

Company K, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Villere-sur-Fere, France, 
July 28, 1918. Though severely wounded in the 
ankle, he refused to leave the field of battle, and 
next day made the attack on the heights north of 
the River Ourcq, remaining with his company 
until again wounded. Home address, W. T. Van 
York, 22 Wesr Twenty-Ninth Street, New York 
City. 

VARNER, ANDREW H. . Private (First Class) 
Company D. 119th Infantry. For extraordinaiy 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France. Septem- 
ber 29, 1018. Seeing that a wounded companion 
had been abandoned by stretcher bearers because 
of intense shelling, he took two enemy prisoners, 
and, going out with them for 75 yards through 
heavy fire, rescued the wounded soldier. Home 
address, Mrs. Jane Varner, mother, Thomasville, 
N. C. 

VARNEY. K. R Captain 

Deceased. 301st Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
extraordinary heroism in Hction near Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1919. When a dense fog 
and a smoke barrage had made visibility so poor 
that it was difficult to get his tanks into action. 
Captain Varney personally led his machines on 
foot several hundred yards in advance of the first 
wave of infantry, in the face of deadly artillery 
and machine-gun fire. He thus enabled his tanks 
to maintain their direction and cleared a path 
for the infantry, but in accomplishing this heroic 
task he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Varney, 
mother, 3232 Laguna Street, San Francisco, Cahf. 

VAUGHN JOE H Sergeant 

Company E, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mazingheim, France, 
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in the attempt, he crossed ground swept by heavy 
enemy fire and established liaison with the British 
unit operating on the flank, volunteering for the 
mission. Home address, John W. Vaughn, father, 
Bon Aqua, Tenn. 

VAUGHT. GLENN Corporal 

Company A, 129th Machine Battalion. Accom- 
panied by another soldier. Corporal Vaught went 
through heavy fire and by skillful maneuvering 
located and captured an enemy 77-mm gun, with 
part of its crew, which had been checking the ad- 
vance of our troops. Home address, R. A. Vaught, 
father, Monet, Mo. 

VEDILAGO, JOSEPH Corporal 

Deceased. Company A, 308th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, 
France, Septeniber 28, 1918. Corporal Vedilago 
crawled from his shelter to get an automatic rifle, 
after the members of the rifle team had been killed 
or wounded, and, with this weapon, continued in 
the advance until he was killed by shell fragments. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Grace Vedilago, mother, Lotts 
Lane, Jamaica, Long Island, N. Y. 

VEDRAL, ANTHONY Sergeant 

Company D, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
9, 1918. Assuming command of the platoon. 
Sergeant Vedral led it forward to its objective. 
When he arrived at the line, he found that his 
company had been cut off by the enemy barrage. 
He therefore consolidated his position with the 
few men he commanded and held it for 18 hours 
under most terrific bombardment. Home address, 
Frank Vedral, brother, 228 West 115th Street, 
Chicago, 111. 

VERBEKE. REMI Private 

Company D, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 1918. After receiving a painful wound in the 
shoulder he delivered a message to his company 
headquarters. He then had his wound dressed, re- 
turned with another message, through shell fire 
and under direct observation of the enemy, and 
reported for continuous duty. He later volun- 
tarily assisted in dri\'ing back a strong enemy pa- 
trol, and was severely wounded in the encounter. 
Home address, Emil Voldoych, Chmax, Minn. 

VERCOE, STANLEY Private 

Medical Detachment, 5th Machine-Gun Bat- 
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Thiaucourt, France, September 13, 1918. In a 
territory swept by the direct fire of two German 
batteries. Private Vercoe displayed fearlessness 
and devotion to duty in giving first aid to the 
wounded and carrying them to a place of safety. 
Home address, Mrs. Linda Vercoe, mother, 222 
East Division Street, Ishpeming, Mich. 

VERCRUYSSE, JOSEPH .... Private 
Company H, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at St. Juvin, France, October 15, 
1918. He volunteered and carried a message to 
supporting troops through an intense barrage, dis- 
playing courage and persistent devotion to duty. 
This message was of vital importance in connection 
with the capture of St. Juvin. Home address, 
Joseph De Bishop, friend, 1723 Forty-First Street, 
Oakland, Cal. 

VERDIER, WILLIAM Private 

109th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action at Fismes, France, August 
12, 1918. Seeing a wounded soldier in an ambulance 
which had broken down while crossing a small 
bridge, in plain view of the enemy and under 
heavy artillery fire, he went to his rescue, and as- 
sisted by another soldier, carried out the wounded 



man under intense shell fire 1 Yi miles to a dressing 
station. Home address, Edward S. Verdier, 
father, Wrightsville, Pa. 

VER MEHREN, HUBERT 

Sergeant (First Class) 

Medical Detachment, 7th Engineers. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Brandeville, 
France, November 8-10, 1918. On November 8 
and November 10, Sergeant Ver Mehren showed 
utter disregard for his own personal danger in 
giving first aid to wounded and carrying them to a 
place of safety, under intense machine-gun and 
shell fire. Home address, Herman H. Ver Mehren, 
father, 2429 Manderson Street, Omaha, Neb. 

VERNAM, REMINGTON deB . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, 22d Aero Squadron. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Buzancy, France, October 
10, 1918. Successively attacking two enemy bal- 
loons, which were moored to their nests. Lieutenant 
Vernam displayed the highest degree of daring. He 
executed his task despite the fact that several 
enemy planes were above him, descending to an 
altitude of less than ten meters when five miles 
wdthin the enemy lines. His well-directed fire 
caused both balloons to burst into flames. Address, 
Mrs. PhiUp J. Ross, mother, 938 Nicholas Avenue, 
New York City. 

VIAL, FRANK A Corporal 

Company K, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. Al- 
though exposed to fire constantly from machine- 
guns in the Bois de Belleau, France, on June 8, 
1918, he repeatedly carried messages from one 
post to another. He particularly distinguished 
himself for bravery by voluntarily passing through 
a machine-gun barrage to guide a detachment to 
its position. Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Vial, 
mother, Hanover, Va. 

VIAUD, LOUIS Lieutenant 

1st Company, 20th Infantry, French Army. On 
the night of April 18-19, 1918, Lieutenant Viaud 
led a French-American detachment in a raid with 
the greatest coolness and bravery, displaying leader- 
ship and resourcefulness. When counterattacked 
by a strong German force he maintained his ground 
and repulsed the enemy. 

VIBBERT, EDWARD T Private 

Deceased. Company M, 125th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, 
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 
1918. When his company was obliged to dig in 
under heavy fire from all arms within 150 yards 
of the main German line, he was sent with a mes- 
sage from the company commander to the chief of a 
front-line platoon. In endeavoring to accomplish 
his mission this soldier was mortally wounded. 
Lying on the ground he yelled "Message,"attracted 
the attention of the platoon leader, and with his 
dying breath delivered the message he bore. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Eunice H. Vibbert, mother. 
Box 121, Corunna, Mich. 

VIDA, FRANK J First Sergeant 

Company G, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29-30, 1918. After all his company officers had 
been killed or wounded he took command, despite 
the fact that he, too, had been wounded. He suc- 
ceeded in capturing part of the Hindenburg line 
and holding it against several strong counterat- 
tacks, remaining with his company and refusing 
to go to the rear for medical treatment until it 
was relieved. Home address, Mrs. Anna Vida, 
mother. New York City. 

VIDMER, GEORGE Colonel 

306th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Zube, France, September 27, 1918, and 



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St. Juvin, France, October 14, 1918. By his per- 
sonal presence, example and determination he 
repulsed strong counterattacks and drove the 
enemy from important positions north of Zube. 
On October 14 he personally directed the attack 
of his unit and carried it forward to a successful 
conclusion under heavy machine-gun, rifle, and 
artillery fire. Home address, Mrs. George Vidmer, 
wife, Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

VIERA. JOE NICHOLS Private 

78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
France, October 3, 1918. After assisting in the 
capture of three machine-gun nests, Private Viera, 
with another soldier, went into a dugout when the 
occupants refused to come out and captured 40 
of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Mary P. 
Viera, mother, 126 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, 
Mass. 

VIEIRA, HENRY Private 

Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 
18, 1918. During the attack and advance on July 
18, 1918, and after all the runners had been killed 
or wounded. Private Vieria volunteered to carry 
messages through heavy machine-gun and shell 
fire. He succeeded in this undertaking, thereby 
keeping up vitally important communication with 
regimental headquarters. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary Smith, sister, 44 Briggs Street, New Bedford, 
Mass. 

VIERBUCHEN, WILLIAM J. . . Sergeant 
Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. Though he had 
been wounded by fire from an enemy machine-gun 
nest. Sergeant Vierbuchen made a reconnaissance, 
securing information which was largely instrumental 
in the successful capture of this nest a few hours 
later. Home address, Mrs. M. Vierbuchen, mother, 
272 Lafayette Street, Newark, N. J. 

VIGILETTRE, MICHAEL .... Private 
Deceased. Company G, 108th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918. Private Vigilettre 
voluntarily exposed himself to bring in wounded 
soldiers belonging to another organization. 
Throughout the engagement under constant rifle 
and machine-gun fire, he courageously treated the 
wounded, inspiring the combat troops by his ex- 
ample, until lulled by a bursting shell. 

VILLEPIGUE, JOHN C Corporal 

Company M, 1 18th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Vaux-Andigny, France, 
October 15, 1918. Corporal Villepigue, sighting a 
sniper located in a shell hole, crawled 500 yards in 
the face of heavy artillery and rifle fire and alone 
killed four and captured six of the enemy. Home 
address, Mrs. P. T. Villepigue, mother, 1517 
Lyttleton Street, Camden, S. C. 

VINALL, EARL R Private 

Company B, 103d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Belleau, France, 
July 18-24, 1918. On duty as a runner. Private 
Vinall displayed marked courage in repeatedly 
passing through heavy machine-gun and artillery 
barrages throughout five days of action. Home 
address Meredith, N. H. 

VINCENT, JAMES A. . . First Lieutenant 
Company G, 365th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, 
September 27, 1918. Returning to the company 
after being treated for a very severe wound in the 
neck, he commanded his platoon, which had been 
ordered to fall back because of a violent barrage. 



He volunteered and went forward to the aid of two 
enlisted men of his platoon who had been seriously 
wounded. While performing this duty he was 
again wounded in the knee, but worked his way 
back to the dressing station, and from there walked 
a distance of four kilometers to the field hospital. 
Home address, Mrs. A. T. Vincent, 1415 Farnum 
Street, Davenport, la. 

VINIARSKY, WATZLAW .... Private 
Company G, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 
18, 1918. With Jerome Buschman. sergeant, 
John Rockwell, private. WilUam F. Rockwell, 
private and Alfred Shimampwski, private, all of 
the same company. Private Viniarsky distinguished 
himself by attacking a party of more than 60 
Germans and, in an intense and desperate hand-to- 
hand fight, succeeded in killing 22, men and captur- 
ing 40 men and five machine-guns. Home address, 
Joseph Viniarsky, brother, Glencoe Pa. 

VINTON, THOMAS W. . . First Lieutenant 
Company L, 371st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, September 
29 to October 1, 1918, Painfully wounded in the 
hand at 1 1 a. m. and slightly wounded in the hip at 
4 p. m., September 29, Lieutenant Vinton continued 
on duty and ably commanded his platoon until 
evacuated on October 1, 1918. Home address, 
T. O. Vinton, in care of Bank of Commerce. 
Memphis, Tenn. 

VIZENOR, LAWRENCE A 

Private (First Class) 

Company I, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois de Fays, France, 
October 8, 1918. Private Vizenor was a member of 
a reconnaissance patrol which encountered such 
intense fire from an enemy machine-gun nest that 
part of the patrol was driven back. Despite the 
heavy fire, he and another soldier, with an officer, 
continued forward and secured the information for 
which they were sent. The officer was mortally 
wounded, but Private Vizenor and his comrade 
silenced the machine-gun nest by effective rifle 
fire, carried the wounded officer to the rear, and re- 
ported their valuable information concerning the 
enemy's position. Home address, Mrs. Lawrence 
A. Vizenor, wife, Richwood, Minn. 

VOGEL, ANDREW F Sergeant 

Deceased. Company C, 320th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Ogon, 
France, October 10, 1918. Crawling on his hands 
and knees from a place of safety. Sergeant Vogel 
went to the aid of a wounded comrade, exposed 
to intense machine-gun fire during the entire ex- 
ploit. He successfully accomplished his task, but 
during a later artillery attack he was instantly 
killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Joseph Kenna, sister, 
1618 Roland Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

VOIGT, RALPH L Private 

301st Battalion, Tank Corps. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ribeauville, France, October 
17, 1918. Although severely wounded by a shell 
splinter during the attack. Private Voigt continued 
on duty without revealing his wound. During 
a halt he assisted in mopping up with the infantry, 
and again took up the advance, refusing to go to the 
rear for treatment. When he returned to the rally- 
ing point with the crew, he was sent to the hospital. 
Home address, Mrs. L. Voigt, wife, Clinton, N. Y. 

VOLK, JOSEPH W Private 

Company B, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
22, 1918. While engaged as runner, Private Volk 
carried messages to and from advanced positions, 
and, although wounded, continued through the 
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Even then he volunteered to carry an important 
message to the front lines, While directing his 
company commander and a number of wounded 
through an intense barrage, he successfully forded 
a river four times, showing, during the entire oper- 
ations, an utter disregard for personal safety. 
Home address, Mrs. Elizabeth Volk, mother, 495 
Delaware Avenue, Kingston, N. Y. 

VOLLMER, FRANK D Private 

Headquarters Company, 5th Marines. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 4-6, 1918. Private Vollmer, a 
runner, displayed exceptional courage in volunteer- 
ing to carry important messages over terrain con- 
stantly swept by machine-gun and shell fire. Home 
address, Dora Vollmer, mother, 1722 Highland 
Avenue. Cincinnati, Ohio. 

VOORHEES, GEORGE C Private 

Company D, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Blanc Mont and St. Etienne, France, October 
3-10, 1918. Private Voorhees displayed remarkable 
devotion to duty in repeatedly carrying important 
messages through the most violent artillery and 
machine-gun barrages with utter disregard for 
his own safety. Home address, Mrs. Georgia 
E. Schaffner, mother, Detroit, Mich. 

VOTAW, LOUIS H Corporal 

Company B, 360th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Bois Le Pretre, France, 
September 12, 1918. Although he was wounded in 
the body early in the action and later received 
another wound in the head, he continued at his 
post as squad leader until the action was over and 
then went to the rear only upon orders from his 
platoon commander. Home address, Mrs. J. E. 
Votaw, Leggett, Texas. 

WACKERNIE, GEORGES . . . Lieutenant 
54th Infantry, French Army, attached to 7th 
U. S. Machine Gun Battalion. During the opera- 
tions against the enemy at Chateau-Thierry, 
France, from May 31 to June 4, 1918. he constantly 
distinguished himself by his extraordinary heroism 
in voluntarily going through heavy machine-gun 
fire in order to secure and give important informa- 
tion which could not otherwise be communicated. 

WADDILL, EDMUND C Major 

23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6-7 and 
25, and near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Dur- 
ing the attack by his battalion near Chateau-Thierry 
Major Waddill displayed exceptional bravery by 
advancing in the open under intense shell and 
machine-gun fire, reorganizing his leading echelons 
and pressing the attack with the utmost disregard 
for personal danger. On June 25 he went among 
his troops during a heavy gas attack, disregarding 
his own danger, in order to protect.hismen, remaining 
in the sector and refusing to be evacuated until he 
had been so badly burned by gas that his face was 
black. In the Soissons-Rheims attack he again 
displayed marked courage and leadership in per- 
sonally taking the lead with his battaUon and push- 
ing forward the attack until further advance was 
stopped by darkness. Home address, Mrs. B. F. 
Waddil, 9214 Park Avenue, Richmond, Va. 

WADSWORTH, LEE A Sergeant 

Company H, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, 
France, October 15, 1918. He was severely 
wounded in the attack on the Cote de Chatillon, 
but he refused to be evacuated and remained with 
his platoon under heavy fire, reorganizing it for tihe 
counterattack for which the enemy were forming, 
thereby setting to his men an inspiring example of 



utter disregard for danger and heroism in the 
face of the enemy. Home address, T. M. Wads- 
worth, father, Mulberry, Ala. 

WAGNER, DONALD L Sergeant 

314th Ambulance Company, 304th Sanitary 
Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Montfaucon, France, September 29, 1918. He 
heard a cry for help while in a dugout having his 
own wounds dressed. Although it was during par- 
ticularly heavy shell fire, he immediately went out- 
side and carried the wounded man to shelter. 
Later that day, when the dressing station caught 
fire, he made his way into the burning dressing 
station under heavy shell fire and secured surgical 
equipment necessary to save a patient's life. Home 
address, John S. Wagner, father, 2514 North Lib- 
erty Street, Winston-Salem, N. C. 

WAGNER, FRANCIS W Sergeant 

Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Badonvillers, France, June 
24, 1918. Sergeant Wagner was found badly 
wounded in the neck and legs, crawling back to 
bring up support to his position. Home address, 
Mrs. E. Wagner, mother, 1821 Prospect Avenue, 
New York City. 

WAGNER, JEROME E Corporal 

Company I, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Seicheprey, France, Septem- 
ber 12, 1918. When concentrated machine-gun 
fire was encountered, he maneuvered his squad 
to a point near the nests, and, although severely 
wounded, continued to direct his men in silencing 
the guns. Home address, Nicholas Wagner, father, 
Osgood, Ind. 

WAGNER, TONY Private 

Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Jaulny, France, September 
12, 1918. Private Wagner, with three other sol- 
diers, volunteered to carry wounded men of other 
companies from in front of our advanced positions 
and carried this work on under violent machine- 
gun fire while a counterattack was developing. 
Home address, Helen Watneck, sister, 1079 Man- 
hattan Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

WAHLER, RICHARD Private 

Company C, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Bantheville, France, 
October 21, 1918. After being severely wounded 
in the hand and face, he continued his duties as 
stretcher-bearer, carrying wounded from the field 
during the entire afternoon and evening. For seven 
days thereafter he remained constantly on duty 
and during the entire period he worked under an 
almost incessant rain of shells. Home address, 
Charles Wahler, father, R. F. D. 4, Leavenworth, 
Kan. 

WAITE, GEORGE T. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Headquarters Company, Fourth In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Roncheres, France, July 28, 1918. Exposing him- 
self to heavy shell fire Private Waite kept in repair 
the telephone wire to the front Une, succeeding in 
his mission despite the fact that shell fire was caus- 
ing repeated breaks while he was thus engaged. 
Next of kin. G. A. Waite, father, Butte, Neb. 

WAITE, HOWARD E. . Private (First Class) 
Sanitary Detachment, 126th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
France, August 31, 1918. Facing heavy enemy 
machine-gun fire, he volunteered to go out and ad- 
minister first aid to wounded soldiers lying on an 
open field, saving the lives of five men and allevia- 
ting the suffering of many others. After dark he 
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removed to the rear and their wounds dressed. 
Home address, Mrs. Thomas M. Templeton, 
Bister, 292 Tuxedo Avenue, Highland Park, Mich. 

WAITE, ROBERT G. . . First lieutenant 
7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Cunel Woods, France, October 11, 1918. 
Although shot through the arm. Lieutenant 
Waite, with his company, charged a machine-gun 
nest. His attempt being unsuccessful, he reformed 
his company and again attacked this time silencing 
the nest and capturing it. Home address, J. G. 
Waite, Atlanta, Ga. 

WALDEN, FITZGERALD . First Sergeant 

Company E, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, Oc- 
tober 8, 1918. After his company commander had 
been killed. Sergeant Walden took command 
of that portion of the company near him and, 
reorganizing the line under heavy fire, continued 
the attack. He was wounded in the head shortly 
afterward, but he continued forward with his men 
and repulsed an enemy counter-attack. He re- 
fused to be evacuated till nightfall, when he was no 
longer able to stand. Home address, J. E. Walden, 
father, Mead, Okla. 

WALDO, ANTONIO G. . . First Sergeant 
Company C, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Bois des Loges, France, 
November 1-4, 1918. Taking command of his 
company after all the oflScers had been wounded. 
Sergeant Waldo displayed exceptional courage and 
leadership in holding an advanced position through- 
out the night and leading his men in a successful 
advance the next morning. In the three following 
days he directed the operations of his company 
against enemy machine-guns and by skillful 
maneuvering of patrols succeeded in reducing the 
hostile resistance. Home address, Mrs. Evelyn 
M. Waldo, wife, 116 East Hickory Street, Canas- 
tota, N. Y. 

WALDROP, BERGEN X Sergeant 

Deceased. Company H. 142d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 8, 1918. While leading his platoon 
in an advance in the face of heavy machine-gun 
and shell fire, Sergeant Waldrop was wounded, but 
refused to go to the rear, continuing his advance 
until the objectives had been attained. Next of 
kin, W. W. Waldrop, father, Duffin, Texas. 

WALDROOP, WALTER . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Machine Gun Company, 26th Infan- 
try. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Verdun, France, October 9, 1918. Private Waldroop, 
with an officer and six other soldiers, drove off a 
violent assault of 50 of the enemy after a terrific 
pistol and grenade fight, thereby holding Hill 269, 
which was of the utmost tactical importance. Dur- 
ing the fighting Private Waldroop was killed. Next 
of kin, Mrs. E. H. Waldroop, mother, Sylva, N. C. 

WALES, WADE C. . . . Private (First Class) 
Company A. 13th Machine Gun BattaUon. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, 
France, October 14, 1918. Accompanying another 
soldier. Private Wales left shelter, and went for- 
ward 100 meters over territory swept by shells and 
machine-gun fire, and carried a wounded man to 
safety. Home address, Mrs. Emma Wales, 
mother, Weston, W. Va. 

WALKER, CAROL Sergeant 

Company K, 363d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Waeregham, Belgium, Oc- 
tober 31, 1918. Without assistance, and in the 
face of heavy fire. Sergeant Walker killed an en- 
emy machine-gurmer and captured his machine- 



gun, which had been pouring a deadly fire on our 
forces. Home address, Mrs. Carrie Block, sister, 
311 Mason Street, Healdsburg, Cal. 

WALKER, EUGENE P Sergeant 

Company D, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 
4, 1918. When three boats in a pontoon bridge 
across the Meuse River were destroyed by artillery 
fire, he volunteered and waded into the river under 
heavy shell fire and, by holding up the deck until 
new boats were launched nad placed in position, al- 
though under great physical strain, permitted the 
uninterrupted crossing of the infantry. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Sally Walker, mother, 132 Lindsey 
Street, Reidsville, N. C. 

WALKER, FRED L Major 

30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near the Marne River, France, July 15, 1918. 
Holding a front of more than 4 ^ kilometers along 
the Marne River, Major Walker commanded a 
front-line battalion, which received the principal 
shock of the German attack on the French Army 
Corps front, but inflicted great losses on the enemy 
as the latter crossed the river. Those who succeeded 
in crossing were thrown into such confusion that 
they were unable to follow the barrage; and, through 
the effective leadership of this officer, no Germans 
remained in his sector south of the river at the end of 
the day's action. When one platoon had been cut 
off by an entire enemy battalion near the river, he 
sent other units to its relief and captured the entire 
German battalion, numbering 200 soldiers and 5 
officers, including the battalion commander. Home 
address, Mrs. Francis M. Walker, wife, 846 Wilson 
Street, Columbus, Ohio. 

WALKER, HUBBARD J. . Private (First Class) 
Company C, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ypres, Belgium, July 24, 
1918. He was on duty at a detached automatic- 
rifle post heavily shelled by the enemy. Two sol- 
diers were killed and three, including himself, 
seriously wounded. Though this was his first ex- 
perience under fire, he displayed unhesitating de- 
votion by remaining at his post while, because of 
his wound, he could use but one hand in handling 
his rifle. Home address. Berry Walker, Fruitland, 
Tenn. 

WALKER, JAMES M. . Private (First Class) 
Company K, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Norroy, France, September 
15, 1918. When his platoon had successfully 
reached its objective, he was dispatched with a 
message to battaUon headquarters, the journey 
being under intense fire for the whole distance. He 
not only delivered the message, but while returning 
assisted many other carriers by directing them to 
their proper destinations. Home address, Mrs. 
Lydia Walker, mother, Geneva, Neb. 

WALKER, JOSEPH Captain 

76th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Blesmes Village, France, July 15, 
1918. Making his way from the forward observa- 
tion post through an extremely heavy shelling, he 
delivered very important information after tele- 
phone communications had been cut and after he 
had been severely wounded. Home address, Mrs. 
Joseph Walker, wife, 116 East Sixty-Third Street, 
New York City. 

WALKER, WILLIE J. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Salvage Squadron No. 1. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in connection with military 
operations against an armed enemy near B6zu St. 
Germain, France, September 7, 1918. When fire 
broke out in a wood where a salvage detachment 
was encamped, seriously endangering the lives of 
200 men because of its proximity to a pile of sal- 



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vaged German high explosives 155-millimeter shells, 
he and Sergeant Afton E. Wheeler voluntarily ran 
to the scene of the fire and attempted to extingmsh 
the flames fully aware of the grave danger to them- 
selves. They fought the fire with blankets and 
sticks, but the fire quickly spread to the shells. 
Both men were killed by the explosion which 
followed. Next of kin, J. O. Walker, brother, 
Half Creek. Texas. 

WALL, EARL W. . . Second Lieutenant 

132d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the Bois de Malaumont, France, October 
8, 1918. As battalion scout officer Lieutenant Wall 
led a patrol into the wood for the purpose of securing 
information of enemy units, in preparation for an 
attack. Severe machine-gun fire was encountered 
and this officer was wounded, but, with two soldiers, 
he continued on until he was wounded the second 
time, securing the desired information. Home 
address, John Wall, father, Marshalltown, Iowa. 

WALL, WALTER W Private 

Company B, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. After 12 hours of hard fighting, when Private 
Wall's platoon had gained its objective, the water 
taken forward in canteens had become exhausted 
and the men were suffering from thirst. Knowing 
that the chances were against anyone being able to 
cross the shell-swept territory for water, the platoon 
commander called for volunteers. Private Wall 
responded, and, collecting the canteens of his com- 
rades, departed on his precarious mission. Several 
hours later he returned, utterly exhausted, but 
bearing with him the canteens filled with precious 
water. Other men attempting to make similar 
trips in the same vicinity were either killed or 
wounded. Home address, C. C. Wall, brother, 
Winlock, Wash. 

WALLACE, ANTHONY M. . . , Corporal 
Company E, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
1918. After his company had been held up by 
terrific machine-gun fire, while advancing on Cunel, 
Corporal (then private) Wallace, with another 
soldier, went forward in the face of the annihilating 
fire, and, by flanking the strong-point, succeeded in 
capturing three prisoners and two guns. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Anna Bertha Wallace, mother, 16 
Jetland Place, Bridgeport, Conn. 

WALLACE, FRED E. . Private (First Class) 
Company F, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
17-19, 1918. He volunteered and located the right 
flank of Company G and the left flank of Company 
H, 119th Regiment under heavy machine-gun fire. 
He was wounded while on this mission, but re- 
turned with the desired information. Home address 
Mrs. Maura B. Wallace, mother. Rood House, 111. 

WALLACE, HERBERT E. . Second Lieutenant 
168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Maribois Farm, north of Beney, France, 
September 16-22, 1918. On September 16, 1918, 
under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, without 
regard to his personal safety, he led a raiding party 
from our lines and attacked the Germans at Mari- 
bois Farm and in severe hand-to-hand fighting in- 
flicted severe loss upon the enemy, captured numer- 
ous prisoners, and obtained the information for 
which he was sent. On September 22, 1918, he 
voluntarily led a second raiding party into Mari- 
bois Farm, inflicted great loss upon the enemy in 
hand-to-hand fighting, captured many prisoners, 
and obtained the desired information. Home ad- 
dress Mrs. M. T. Ingram, mother. Hartsville, S. C. 

WALLACE, JAMES E., Jr. . . . Captain 
Observer, Aero Squadron, Ist Army Observation 



Group. For extraordinary heroism in action in the 
region of Metz, France, September 13, 1918. While 
on a reconnaissance under the most adverse weather 
conditions which necessitated penetrating the en- 
emy's territory to a depth of 25 kilometers, he was 
attacked by five enemy planes. They destroyed 
one and forced the other to retire. In heavy fire 
from the ground they continued on their mission 
until it was completed. Home address, Oklahoma 
City, Okla. 

WALLACE. JOSEPH A Corporal 

Company B. 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 3, 
1918. While his company was under heavy shell 
fire he voluntarily, unhesitatingly, and repeatedly 
left his shelter under heavy shell fire, without 
thought of personal danger, rendered first aid, 
and carried wounded comrades to a place of safety. 
Home address, Mrs. A. Mary Wallace, mother, 
Battleground, Wash. 

WALLACE. WILLIAM M. . Private (First Class) 
Company E, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mazinghein, France, Octo- 
ber 19, 1918. With another soldier. Private Wallace 
volunteered and rescued a wounded comrade from 
an exposed position in front of the line after two 
other men had lost their Uves in attempting to do 
so. Home address, Mrs. Mary Wallace, mother 
Othello. N. C. 

WALLENMAIER. HERMAN . . . Private 
Company D, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Argonne Forest, France, 
October 9, 1918. Although suffering painfully 
from wounds, he remained with his company during 
the entire action, and then was evacuated only when 
ordered to leave by his commanding ofiicers, being 
unable to proceed farther because of the loss of 
blood. Home address, Mrs. Gortlieb Wallenmaier, 
mother, Rushtown. Mich. 

WALLERIUS. JAMES J Sergeant 

Company B, 8th Gun Battahon. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, 
October 8, 1918. When an emeny shell struck a dug- 
out, burying two soldiers. Sergeant Wallerius, in 
plain view of the enemy, directed the work of getting 
the men out under heavy shell and direct machine- 
gun fire, displaying the utmost fearlessness. "This 
soldier was in command of his platoon for 1 1 days 
of action, leading his men with marked ability and 
conspicuous bravery. Home address, Mrs. 
Margaret A. Wells, sister, Rotterdam Junction, N. Y. 

WALLIS, JAMES E.. Jr Captain 

Air Service. Observer, 1st Army Observation 
Group. For extraordinary heroism in action in the 
region of Metz, France, September 13, 1918. While 
on a reconnoissance under the most adverse weather 
conditions, which necessitated flying at an extreme- 
ly low altitude, he, with his pilot, penetrated the 
enemy's territory to a depth of 25 kilometers. At- 
tacked by five enemy planes, they destroyed one 
and forced the others to retire. In heavy fire from 
the ground they continued on their mission until 
it was completed. Home address, Mrs. James A. 
WalUs, 11 Bigelow Street, Cambridge, Mass. 

WALLS, OKLA M Private 

Deceased. 101st Field Battalion, Signal Corps. 
For extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, 
France, September 26, 1918. Preparatory to es- 
tablishing telephone communication from the lead- 
ing elements to the rear, he voluntarily reconnoi- 
tered an area swept by heavy artillery and machine- 
gun fire, locating forward positions in which wires 
could be strung. Next of kin, Mrs. Ed. Walls, 
Ringwood, Okla. 



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WALSH, FRANK . . , Private (First Class) 
Company C, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mont St. Pere, France, 
July 22, 1918. After being severely wounded Pri- 
vate Walsh continued to operate his automatic 
rifle throughout the night. Home address, Jerry 
Walsh, father, Benkelman, Neb. 

WALSH, JAMES Sergeant 

Company A, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action. Sergeant Walsh displayed re- 
markable coolness, courage and devotion to duty 
under terrific shell and machine-gun fire. When sur- 
rounded by the enemy, he organized men near him, 
collected the wounded and brought them to safety. 
He was himself wounded but remained in action 
until his company was relieved several hours later. 
Home address, Mrs. James Walsh, Hartford, 
Conn. 

WALSH, JAMES G Private 

Company D, 101st Engineers. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action in the Belleau Woods, France, 
July 16-18, 1918. While out on a working party 
and fired on by the enemy. Private Walsh cared for 
the wounded. Two days later, when his platoon 
was ordered to attack he was the first man over the 
top. A machine-gun nest delivering a violent en- 
filading fire from the opposite side of a railroad cut 
Private Walsh ran across the track alone to put it 
out of action and fell wounded before the gun. 
Home address, Daniel Walsh, father. Forest 
Hills, Mass. 

WALSH, JOHN A. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Company E, 302d Engineers. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Chevidres, 
France, October 13, 1918. Accompanied by a 
sergeant, Lieutenant Walsh went in advance of our 
lines to reconnoiter from locations for crossing the 
River Aire. After being constantly exposed to 
heavy shell fire, they reached the bank of the river, 
where Lieutenant Walsh pushed farther on and was 
killed by machine-gun and sniper fire. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Mary Walsh, mother, 313 East Eighty-fifth 
Street, New York City. 

WALSH, MICHAEL J Captain 

Deceased. 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Meuse River, France, 
October 14, 1918. After being wounded in the arm 
by an enemy sniper. Captain Walsh refused to go 
to the rear, but continued with his company, en- 
couraging his men by his coolness and courage. He 
was killed soon afterwards in dislodging a sniper, who 
had been inflicting many casualties among his men. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Michael J. Walsh, corner Penn 
and California Avenues, Hempstead, Long Island, 
N. Y. 

WALSH, PATRICK Sergeant 

Company I, 18th Infantry. He voluntarily fol- 
lowed his company commander to the first line 
through a severe barrage, and when the captain was 
killed he assumed command of a group on his own 
initiative, attacked a superior force of the enemy 
and inflicted heavy losses upon them. Home ad- 
dress, Waterbury, Conn. 

WALSH, PRESTON F. . . First Lieutenant 
372d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Monthois, France, September 27 to Oc- 
tober 7, 1918. As regimental intelligence officer, 
he went each day during the attack on Monthois 
to reconnoiter and secure direct information. On 
September 29 he penetrated the enemy lines east 
of Ardeuil, discovered the location of a machine- 
gun nest which was holding up the advance, and 
was most daring in accomplishing his mission. 
Though he was wounded by a machine-gun bullet, 
he remained on duty. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
L. Walsh, mother. New York City. 



WALSH, RICHARD, J. . . First Lieutenant 
Dental Corps, 303d Engineers. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Marcg, France, October 
18, 1918. Voluntarily acting as battalion medical 
officer. Lieutenant Walsh, although severely gassed, 
administered first aid to injured men under heavy 
shell fire. He worked constantly until all the 
wounded were removed to places of safety. Home 
address, F. P. Walsh, father, 232 South Forty-first 
Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

WALSH, ROBERT J Corporal 

Company A, 110th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Malles- 
ville farm, France, October 23, 1918. Corporal 
Walsh remained with a wounded comrade, and 
gave him all possible aid under a severe bombard- 
ment of high explosive and gas shells. He later 
secured assistance and carried the wounded soldier 
to a first aid station. Home address, E. C. Walsh, 
father, 2915 Walbrook Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 

WALSH, THEODORE Private 

Battery A, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near St. Eugene, France, 
July 15, 1918. Engaged in maintaining liaison be- 
tween the artillery and the infantry. Private Walsh 
was wounded in the arm while carrying an impor- 
ant message. He completed his mission, however, 
before securing first-aid treatment and immediately 
afterward returned to duty. Home address, Harry 
P. Walsh, brother, Chicago, 111. 

WALSH, THOMAS J Sergeant 

Company D, ISlst Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Bray sur Somme, France, Au- 
gust 17. 1918. Sergeant Walsh volunteered to lead 
a daylight raid on enemy trenches, and was success- 
ful in reaching the objective, capturing machine-gun 
positions and prisoners. Although he was seriously 
wounded, he carried a wounded comrade to safety 
through heavy shell fire and immediately returned 
to direct further attacks on enemy positions, re- 
fusing first aid, until he was ordered back by his 
commanding officer. Home address, Mrs. Thomas 
J. Walsh, wife, 7913 Union Avenue, Chicago, III. 

WALSH, THOMAS T Corporal 

Company M, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
16, 1918. Advancing under heavy artillery and 
incessant machine-gun fire for a distance of 200 
yards. Corporal Walsh rescued a wounded comrade 
and brought him safely back to our lines. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Anna Rogers, grandmother, Brooklyn, 
N. Y. 

WALSTON, RAY E Bugler 

Company M, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
29 to October 3, 1918. Without any thought of 
personal danger, he repeatedly carried messages 
over ground swept by shell and machine-gun fire, 
delivering his messages with the utmost prompt- 
ness. Home address, Mrs. Belle Walston, mother, 
638 East Astor Avenue, Colville, Wash. 

WALTER, HIRAM F Corporal 

Company E, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, Oc- 
tober 8, 1918. Corporal Walter volunteered to 
lead a patrol for the purpose of locating and silencing 
an enemy machine-gun nest which was holding up 
the advance. Before reaching the nest all his men 
had been killed or wounded, but Corporal Walter 
continued on alone to within a short distance of the 
nest, ascertained its position, and reported its lo- 
cation so accurately that it was soon silenced. 
Home address, Mrs. Maggie Walter, wife, R. 
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WALTERS. ARTHUR L Sergeant 

Company B, 2d Ammunition Train. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, France, 
November 9, 1918. Sergeant Walters was in charge 
of a convoy of ammunition trucks which was halted 
in the town. An enemy shell struck the train and 
set one of the trucks on fire. Although knocked 
down by the explosion, Sergeant Walters quickly 
recovered himself and moved his convoy to safety, 
after which he returned and, jumping to the wheel 
of the blazing truck, drove to a place where it no 
longer endangered the lives of others, and extin- 
guished the fire, sa\'ing both trucks and ammunition. 
Home address, Harvey Walters, father, Wadena, 
Iowa. 

WALTERS, JOHN . . . Private (First Class) 
Company K, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vendun, France, October 
10, 1918. During an advance on Rechene Hill, 
Private Walters, after being shot twice in the ab- 
domen, captured a machine-gun by killing three 
of the enemy. Home address, Sidney Walters, 
brother, Germantown, Md. 

WALTERS, JOHN B. F. . Private (First Class) 
Deceased. Company F, 167th Infantry. While 
a member of a patrol in No Man's Land, in the 
vicinity of Ancreville, on the night of May 3-4, 
1918, he displayed great self-sacrifice in refusing aid 
and continuing to do his duty after being mortally 
wounded. Next of kin, Sam Walters, father. 
Golden, Okla. 

WALTMAN, EMMETT W. . . . Corporal 
Company F, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action west of Fismes, France, August 
5, 1918. He was a member of a small detachment 
of engineers which went out in advance of the front 
Une of the infantry through an enemy barrage from 
77-mm. and one-pounder guns to construct a foot- 
bridge over the River Vesle. As soon as their oper- 
ations were discovered machine-gun fire was opened 
up on them, but, undaunted, the party continued 
at work, removing the German wire entanglements 
and completing a bridge which was of great value 
in subsequent operations. Home address, Mrs. 
Ella Waltman, mother, Kellogg, Idaho. 

WALTON. CHARLES WAYNE . . Private 
U. S. Ambulance Service, Section 635. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Woel, France, 
October 6, 1918. He proceeded to a point within 
15 meters of the German line to rescue the surviving 
member of a small French patrol. He placed the 
man in his car and was proceeding under fire when 
his car became disabled. He removed the wounded 
man under a severe fire to a place of safety. On the 
same day in order to quickly evacuate two severely 
wounded men whose only chance of recovery lay 
in being promptly removed to a hospital, he went 
fearlessly through barrage on the only road over 
which he could travel, bringing the wounded men 
to a hospital aUve. Home address. Charles Walton, 
Woodbury, N. J. 

WALTON, ELMER A Mechanic 

Company H, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 8, 1918. 
Mechanic Walton volunteered and carried a mes- 
sage over territory generally thought impassable 
during daylight. He accompUshed his mission in 
spite of having been wounded and nearly buried by 
a shell explosion. Home address, Mrs. John 
Walton, mother, 424 North Sixth Street, Martins 
Ferry, Ohio. 

WALTON, LONZO Private 

Machine Gun Company No. 3, 370th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action at Rue Lam- 
cher and Point D'Amy, France, November 7-9, 
1918. When his company had been separated 



from their food supply for two days, Private Wal- 
ton twice volunteered, taking a machine-gun cart, 
and under heavy fire located the kitchen and 
brought back much-needed food. Home address 
Mrs. Coral Walton, mother, 406 East Cherry 
Street, Normal, 111. 

WALTON. ROBERT Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
328th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Cornay. France. October 9-10, 1918. 
After fighting for six hours, he volunteered to lead 
16 men in a night patrol of the town of Cornay, 
which was held by many enemy machine-gun posts. 
The party worked at clearing the town of the en- 
emy from 11 o'clock at night until next morning, 
capturing 65 prisoners and two machine-guns. 
With three soldiers, he entered an enemy dugout 
and captured 23 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. 
Robert Walton, mother, 115 Washington Street, 
Augusta, Ga. 

WARD, FRANK B Private 

Company K, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Meuse River, France, 
November 6, 1918. When the patrol of which he 
was a member had sustained severe casualties, he 
took command, extricated the patrol from ambush, 
and exposing himself to intense enemy fire, made 
three trips back and forward to recover the dead 
and wounded. Home address, C.A. Ward, Dexter, 
Kan. 

WARD. FRANK G Private 

Company D, Ist Engineers. Even though his 
normal duties were as orderly for two ofiicers, he 
volunteered for action at Cantigny, France, May 
28, 1918. successfully went into No Man's Land 
and killed a sniper who was infiicring losses on his 
detachment, carried messages through machine- 
gun and artillery fire, and, although twice buried 
in shell craters, he displayed heroic bravery, cool- 
ness, and fearless devotion throughout. Home 
address, Mrs. Annie M. Ward, mother, Wash- 
ington, D. C. 

WARD. GEORGE B Private 

Company D, 119th Infantry. Jf or extraordinary 
heroism in action near Belhcourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29. 1918. When his company was halted by 
enemy machine-gun fire. Private Ward rushed the 
hostile position and killed one gunner with his bay- 
onet. Later in the engagement he came upon 20 of 
the enemy in a trench. He bayonetted three of 
these and took the others prisoners. Private Ward 
was severely wounded in this action. Home ad- 
dress. Thomas Ward, father, Fayetteville, N. C. 

WARD, GEORGE BLAIN .... Sergeant 
Company A, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 
8, 1918. Taking command of the company after 
all officers had become casualties, Sergeant Ward 
reorganized it, and led it under hostile shelling and 
withering machine-gun fire, to its objective. He 
remained in command until painfully wounded on 
the following day. Home address, Mrs. E. W. 
Ward, mother, Brickton, N. C. 

WARD, HARRY M Corporal 

Company A, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Barricourt, France, Novem- 
ber 1, 1918. After his company had reached its 
objective and was being subjected to severe fire 
from an enemy machine-gun nest, he led his com- 
bat group of three men and under heavy fire, 
charged the enemy position, capturing three guns 
and 13 prisoners. Home address, Henry McClain, 
Ward, father, Gregory Landing, Mo. 

WARD, JOHN C First Lieutenant 

Chaplain, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, Sep- 



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tember 29, 1918. During the operations against 
the Hindenburg line he voluntarily and at great 
risk to himself went forward under heavy shell and 
machine-gun fire to care for the wounded and to 
search for the dead. Twice he was ordered off the 
field of battle by ofiicers, being told each time that 
it was sure death to remain. During the entire 
time his regiment was engaged he remained on the 
field under fire, displaying a fine example of bravery 
and courage which was an inspiration to all. 
Home address, Colton H. E. Ward, brother, Erie 
County Bank, Buffalo, N. Y. 

WARD, JOHN M Private 

Medical Detachment, 314th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Flabas, France, 
November 10, 1918. Under heavy machine-gun 
and artillery fire, Private Ward waded through a 
swamp, administered first aid to a wounded soldier, 
and then carried the latter to safety. Home address, 
George P. Ward, 66 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, N. J. 

WARD, MARLON C Private 

Company F, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
28, 1918. During the operations against the enemy 
lines east of Ronssoy he went out under heavy shell 
and machine-gun fire and succeeded in bandaging 
and bringing back to our line wounded soldiers. 
Home address, WilUam H. Ward, father, 14 Lawton 
Avenue, Auburn, N. Y. 

WARD, WILLIAM H. . . . First Sergeant 
Deceased. Company M, 108th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918. Although severely 
wounded. Sergeant Ward assumed command of his 
company, after the company commander had be- 
come a casualty, displaying great gallantry and 
bravery in leading them into action. While en- 
deavoring to locate enemy machine-gun nests, 
he was killed. Next of kin, W. H. Ward, father, 
14 Lawton Avenue, Auburn, N. Y. 

WARE, ARTHUR F Sergeant 

Deceased. 49th Company, 5th Regiment, 
U. S. M. C; Raymond P. Cronin, sergeant, 49th 
Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the 
vicinity of Chateau-Thierry, on June 6, 1918, under 
heavy machine-gun fire, they attempted to estab- 
lish liaison with an adjoining French unit, during 
which they were killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Libby 
Riley, aunt. Fort Scott, Kan. 

WARFIELD, ARTHUR H. . . . Sergeant 
Company B, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Sergy, France, August 1, 1918, 
Sergeant Warfield displayed exceptional courage 
and loyalty by remaining in active command of his 
section after being wounded twice. Home address, 
A. H. Warfield, father. West Brookfield, Mass. 

WARFIELD, WILLIAM J. . First Lieutenant 
Company L, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ferme de la Riviere, France, 
September 28, 1918. Although separated with his 
platoon from the company, he continued to lead a 
stubborn resistance against enemy machine-gun 
nests, successfully capturing a gun and killing the 
crew. After having been severely wounded, he still 
continued in command, refusing relief until his 
objective was reached. Home address, Mrs. 
W. May Warfield, wife, 3517 Prairie Street, 
Chicago, 111. 

WARING, WILLIAM WALLACE . . . 

First Lieutenant 

Pilot, Aviation Section, Air Service. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Dun-sur- 
Meuse, France, September 26, 1918. Deeming it 
impossible to catch their own formation. Lieuten- 
ant Waring, with Lieutenant Sigbert Norris, 



observer, attached themselves to a formation from 
the 20th Squadron and engaged in a 35-minute 
fight with 30 enemy aircraft. Five of this squadron 
were lost and the observer of one of the three re- 
maining planes seriously wounded. The wounded 
man had fallen in a position which made the con- 
trol of the machine difficult. Lieutenant Waring 
immediately placed his machine between the en- 
emy formation and the crippled companion in 
order to protect it, and continued to fly in this 
place until our Unes were crossed and the enemy 
scouts driven off. Home address, Mrs. Lucy T. 
Waring, mother, Franklinville, Cattaraugus Coun- 
ty. N. Y. 

WARMAN, JOHN Private 

Company B, 135th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Eyne, 
Belgium, November 2, 1918. In the face of intense 
machine-gun fire he voluntarily swam the Scheldt 
River to obtain information regarding the enemy. 
His successful return with the desired information 
enabled his company commander to so place his 
guns that they could be fired with great advantage. 
Home address, Mrs. John Warman, wife, Sykerville, 
Pa. 

WARNER, DONALD D. . . First Lieutenant 
96th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action on September 4, 1918. 
While on a bombing expedition with other planes 
from his squadron he engaged in a running fight 
over hostile territory with a superior number of 
enemy battle planes, from Friauville to Lamorbille, 
France. During the combat he was severely 
wounded, his right thigh being badly shattered. 
In spite of his injuries he continued to operate his 
machine-guns until the hostile formation had been 
driven off and one plane shot down, burning. 
Home address, Mrs. C. E. Warner, 175 Humphrey 
Street, Swampscott, Mass. 

WARNER, LEO V Captain 

8th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 
1918. Captain Warner, accompanied by a runner, 
deUberately crossed an open space in order to draw 
enemy fire and thereby locate hostile positions, 
securinginf ornaation which enabled him to maneuver 
his men into position with a minimum of casualties. 
He repeatedly visited all parts of his company's 
position under fire, and in so doing was wounded. 
Home address, William J. Warner, father, Loda, 111. 

WARREN, EDWARD R. . First Lieutenant 
315th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Fey-en-Haye, France, September 12, 
1918. He was in command of a platoon of engi- 
neers and went over the top with the second wave 
of infantry. When the first wave was halted by 
severe machine-gun and shell fire early in action and 
all its officers killed or disabled, he led his men up to 
the first wave, reorganized the remaining effectives 
and led them across a valley and up a hill through 
severe flanking fire from German machine-guns. 
He was knocked down by the explosion of a shell, 
but, undaunted by murderous fire from the front 
and both flanks, he continued to lead his men on 
toward their objectives until he was shot down by 
a machine gun. Home address, Mrs. J. Allard, 
mother, 3215 Frutor Street, El Paso, Texas. 

WARREN, ROBERT F Corporal 

Deceased. Company E, 60th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Clery-le-Petit, 
France, November 5, 1918. Corporal Warren 
voluntarily left a place of comparative safety and 
went over open and bullet-swept ground to the 
assistance of a comrade who had been wounded in 
the advance. While administering first aid he 
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bravely continued with his mission until killed. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Rose Warren, mother, 303 Lake- 
view Avenue, Syracuse, N. Y. 

WARREN, RUFUS W. . Private (First Class) 
Headquarters Company, 360th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, 
France, November 1, 1918. Although wounded in 
the leg and hand. Private Warren insisted on ad- 
vancing with his unit. In addition to his equip- 
ment, he carried a trench mortar barrel, the extra 
weight proving a severe strain on account of his 
wounds. After receiving two more wounds from 
shrapnel, he crawled alone to the dressing station, 
refusing proffered help. Home address, Henry 
C. Warren, father, R. F. D. 1, Douglas, Texas. 

WARTHEN, BRUCE F. . . Mechanician 

Battery E, 76th Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near les Norvins Ferme, 
France, July 15, 1918. During a severe gas shelling, 
Mechanician Warthen aided a wounded comrade in 
adjusting his mask before he had placed his own, 
resulting in his being seriously gassed. Home ad- 
dress. Miss Florence Warthen, sister, 352 Waverly 
Place, St. Paul, Minn. 

WASCHER, HAROLD A. . Second Lieutenant 
122d Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Nouart, France, November 5, 1918. 
While commanding an observation party he es- 
tablished a post well in advance of the infantry, 
and despite the severe fire to which he was sub- 
jected, he set up and maintained telephone com- 
munications. While thus engaged he was severely 
wounded by machine-gun fire. Home address, 
Mrs. William Wascher, mother, 505 South Walnut 
Street, Urbana, 111. 

WASHA, JAMES J Sergeant 

Company F, 13l8t Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, 
August 9, 1918. Exposing himself to heavy ar- 
tillery and machine-gun fire, he single-handed 
silenced two enemy machine-gun nests, which had 
been holding up his platoon On his own initiative 
he advanced against the first of the enemy posts 
and killed its crew. He then attacked the second 
position and took the enemy crew prisoner. Home 
address, Joseph Washa, brother, Chicago, 111. 

WASILEWSKI, JOSEPH . Private (First Class) 
Company A, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action north of Verdun, France, October 
12, 1918. Throughout the entire day Private 
Wasilewski passed from the rear to the front line, 
carrying food, water, and supplies to the front. 
During his return trips he assisted the wounded 
and once carried a comrade on his back. On every 
journey he was compelled to pass through terrific 
shell fire. Home address, Michael Jarewiez, 
cousin, 212 Passaic Street, Passaic, N. J. 

WASKIEWIC. JOSEPH Private 

Company A, Eleventh Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de 
Briuelles, France, October 9-13, 1918. As a runner 
between company and battaUon headquarters he 
crossed heavily shelled areas to deliver important 
messages. Wounded when crossing an open space, 
subjected to artillery and machine-gun fire, he 
refused to be evacuated, but continued the per- 
formance of his duties. Home address, Joseph 
Waskiewic, father, 669 South First Street, New 
Bedford. Mass. 

WASS, LESTER S Captain 

Deceased. 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in Bois de Belleau, 
June 11, 1918, and near Vierzy, France, July 18, 
1918. In the Boia de Belleau, when all the officers 



of his company had become casualties, he displayed 
marked heroism in leading his men forward in the 
face of heavy machine-gun fire, assisting in the 
capture of many machine-guns. Near Vierzy 
he fearlessly exposed himself to enemy machine- 
gun and artillery fire, directing personally the 
reduction of strong points. He was killed at the 
head of his men, while leading an advance. Next 
of kin, L. A. Wass, father, 28 Cleveland Street, 
Gloucester, Mass. 

WATERS, FLOYD E Corporal 

Deceased. Headquarters Company, 9th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Villemontry, France, November 10, 1918. After 
participating in the action throughout the day, and, 
after seeing that his men had shelter for the night, 
Corporal Waters voluntarily exposed himself to 
care for the wounded who were lying out in the 
open. Next of kin, John Waters, father, Susque- 
hanna, Pa. 

WATERS, JAMES L Corporal 

Company C, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gressaire Woods, France, 
August 9, 1918. Showing utter disregard for per- 
sonal danger, he advanced alone in the face of heavy 
fire for 100 yards in advance of our lines to attack 
a machine-gun emplacement, the fire from which 
was causing heavy casualties. He killed the two 
men at the enemy gun. permitting a renewal of the 
advance of his company. Home address, Mrs. 
Electra M. Waters, mother, Antioch, 111. 

WATERS, TALIESIN . . Second Lieutenant 
107th Field Artillery. For extraordinary hero- 
ism in action near Baslieux, France, September 6, 
1918. Lieutenant Waters voluntarily went to the 
assistance of a large number of wounded soldiers, 
who were in an exposed position awaiting aid, 
and continued for several hours to dress their 
wounds throughout a severe bombardment of gas 
and high-explosive shells, while hostile airplanes 
flew low and swept with machine-gun fire the line 
of litters bearing the wounded. After administer- 
ing aid to 36 wounded men. Lieutenant Waters 
helped carry them to a place of safety. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Taliesin Waters, Antioch, Va. 

WATERHOUSE, JOHN R. . Private (First Class) 
Company H, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Chaume, France, 
October 8, 1918. Showing utter disregard for per- 
sonal danger, he advanced under heavy fire 200 
yards farther into the woods than the rest of his 
platoon, captured 26 prisoners, and brought them 
back to our lines. Home address, Mrs. John R. 
Waterhouse, wife, 3203 West Franklin Boulevard, 
Chicago, 111. 

WATKINS, EUGENE G Private 

Deceased. Company K, 315th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, November 1, 1918. While acting as runner 
between battalion and regimental headquarters. 
Private Watkins received severe wounds, but 
continued on with his mission to his destination, 
which was reached just before he died. After being 
wounded, he covered a distance of approximately 
300 meters to deliver his message. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Watkins, mother. Mansion Street, Bristol, 
Pa. 

WATKINS, GEORGE .... Sergeant 

Company D, 135th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in actionnearCierges, France, 
September 27-28, 1918. After being twice wounded 
Sergeant Watkins continued to lead his section in 
action against the enemy under severe machine-gun 
and direct artillery fire. Though he had been ordered 
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to his section as soon as his wounds had been dressed. 
Home address, Mrs. Thomas Watkins, 780 Fenton 
Street, East Liverpool, Ohio. 

WATKINS, GEORGE F. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. 165th Infantry. During the storm- 
ing of the heights north of the River Ourcq, near 
Villers-aur-Fere, France, July 28, 1918, he was an 
example of courage and soldierly fortitude. He was 
continually with the foremost elements of his pla- 
toon in the most dangerous areas it had to occupy, 
both during the advance and during the mainte- 
nance of the position gained. His platoon was al- 
most annihilated and he himself was killed. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Francis Watkins, 76 Bay Street, 
Springfield, Mass. 

WATKINS, HOMER Major 

326th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Juvin, France, October 11-17, 1918. 
On the night of October 11, Major Watkins led his 
battalion under heavy shell fire and forded the 
Aire River, taking up an important position pro- 
tecting the flank. On October 14 and 15 he ad- 
vanced against strongly held enemy positions, 
penetrating and capturing numerous prisoners and 
machine-guns. He was wounded on both days, 
but he continued on duty until October 17, suffer- 
ing intense pain, until he was ordered to the rear. 
His fortitude and bravery furnished an inspiring 
example to his men. Home address, Mrs. Homer 
Watlans, wife, Cedartown, Ga. 

WATKINS, LEWIS . . Private (First Class) 
Company A, 350th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Eply, 
France, November 4, 1918. He accompanied an 
infantry patrol, acting as gunner with a heavy 
machine-gun. When a large party of the enemy 
had worked around the flank of the patrol and was 
advancing across a road along which the patrol 
was withdrawing he went into action with his gun 
at a range of less than 100 yards, although the order 
to withdraw had been given. Displaying excep- 
tional coolness and bravery under heavy rifle and 
machine-gun fire, he succeeded in dispersing the 
enemy. He was the last of the patrol to retire. 
Home address, Mrs. Viola Watkins, Ullen, 111. 

WATSON. RAY E. . . . Second Lieutenant 
317th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Nantillois, France, October 5, 1918. 
Although severely wounded. Lieutenant Watson 
continued to lead his platoon of the machine-gun 
company with great coolness and disregard of 
personal danger. When the attacking infantry 
dropped back in the face of heavy machine-gun 
fire, he held his position in front of them until they 
returned to the attack. Home address, Mrs. Kate 
Watson, mother, 2016 Grand Avenue, Joplin, Mo. 

WATTS, KENNETH Private 

Company B, 360th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Andevanne, France, Novem- 
ber 2, 1918. Sent with another runner from bat- 
talion headquarters to deliver a message to a front 
line company, he made his way through the enemy 
fire and when his comrade was wounded, delivered 
the message, then he rescued his wounded compan- 
ion, carrying him under heavy fire to a dressing 
station. He then returned to duty. Home address, 
Mrs. Charles La Mond, grandmother, Barnes 
City, la. 

WAY, PENNINGTON H. . Second Lieutenant 
Deceased. Observer, Air Service. 96th Aero 
Squadron. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Buxieres, France, September 12, 1918. 
Lieutenant Way with First Lieutenant Gundelach, 
pilot, volunteered for a hazardous mission to bomb 
concentrations of enemy troops. They successfully 



bombed their objective, but while returning were 
attacked by eight enemy planes. Their plane was 
brought down in flames and both officers killed. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Pennington S. Way, wife, St. 
Davids, Pa. 

WAYNE, LYSTER G Private 

Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. 
Etienne, France, October 4-6, 1918. He, as a run- 
ner, displayed exceptional courage in volunteering 
to carry important messages over terrain constantly 
swept by machine-gun and shell fire. Home ad- 
dress not given. 

WEAR, EUGENE W Corporal 

49th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. 
On June 6, 1918, in the vicinity of Chateau-Thierry, 
with a private, he went out into an open field under 
heavy shell and machine-gun fire and succeeded 
in bandaging and carrying back to our lines a 
wounded comrade. Home address, Mrs. Angie P. 
Wear, mother, 579 Laurel Street, Hazeltown, Pa. 

WEATHERMAN. HUGH .... Private 
Deceased. Battery C, 5th Field Artillery. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Mandres, 
France, March 1, 1918. During a heavy enemy 
bombardment of gas and high explosive shells. 
Private Weatherman left shelter for the purpose 
of putting gas masks on his horses; and, while so 
doing, was mortally wounded by a shell fragment. 
Realizing the character of his wound, he refused 
medical attention, urging the medical corps men 
to assist other wounded men who could be saved. 
Next of kin, Mrs. EUen Weatherman, Beaman, la. 

WEAVER, CHARLES H. . Second Lieutenant 
Company C, 26th Infantry. On July 19, 1918, 
near Soissona, France, when severely wounded he 
refused to leave his command, but led it forward 
under heavy fire until its objective was reached. 
Home address. Mrs. Charles H. Weaver, 172 North 
Washington Street, Delaware, Ohio. 

WEAVER, JESSE FRANK .... Private 
Company C, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Geneve, France, October 
8, 1918. At the starting of the attack Private 
Weaver was painfully wounded by machine-gun 
fire. Disregarding his wound, he continued on, and 
when the company was held up by the extreme fire 
he voluntarily flanked the enemy position and en- 
abled his comrades to capture the gun. He was 
evacuated when the objective was reached. Home 
address, Mrs. Cynthia Weaver, mother, R. F. D. 1, 
Finger, Tenn. 

WEAVER, ROSS E. . . . First Lieutenant 
Medical Corps. 102d Infantry. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action at Marcheville. September 
26. 1918. Lieutenant Weaver showed complete dis- 
regard of personal safety by remaining with the 
foremost elements and administering aid to the 
wounded throughout the day under constant ar- 
tillery bombardment and direct machine-gun and 
rifle fire from the enemy. Home address, Mrs. 
Katherine W. Weaver. Concordia, Kan. 

WEAVER, WILLIAM D Private 

Medical Detachment, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action, near Jaulgonne, 
France, July 15-21 and 24-27, 1918. From July 
15 to 21 Private Weaver worked continuously 
among the wounded of his regiment, never hesitat- 
ing for the heaviest fire. He volunteered and re- 
mained with the unit which relieved his regiment 
and continued his work with the new unit from 
July 24-27. Home address, W. D. Weaver, 
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WEBB, HARRY L. . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
8-^25, 1918. In several advances during this period 
Lieutenant Webb led his men. regardless of personal 
danger, capturing a number of machine guns and 
prisoners. On October 11 he was wounded, but 
refused to go to the rear. During the advance on 
October 24 in the Bois de Grande Montagne, the 
right combat group of his platoon being disorgan- 
ized by artillery fire and several men killed and 
wounded, he displayed exceptional gallantry in 
reorganizing the remainder of his platoon and in re- 
estabUshing liaison with the units on his right, thus 
relieving a dangerous situation. He was killed on 
October 25 while leading an attack on a machine- 
gun nest. Next of kin, Mrs. Harry L. Webb, Bel 
Air, Md. 

WEBB, JOHN R. . . . Second Lieutenant 
SOlst Battalion, Tank Corps. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. While his crew was engaged in 
digging out the tank, which had become ditched 
in a shell hole, in front of the main Hindenburg 
line, an enemy machine-gun opened fire on them 
at a distance of 30 yards. Being unable to use his 
guns on account of his position. Lieutenant Webb 
crawled forward to the machine-gun and killed the 
enemy gunners with his pistol. His act enabled 
the men to free the tank, which subsequently aided 
the advancing infantry. Home address, Mrs. 
Theodore Crossley, 242 Walnut Street, Riverside, 
Cal. 

WEBB, MILTON C. . . Private (First Class) 
Medical Detachment, 124th Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, 
France, November 1, 1918. Wounded while ad- 
ministering aid to other men during shell fire. 
Private Webb remained on duty in disregard of 
his own injury. Home address, Mrs. Webb, 926 
South Fourteenth Street, Birmingham, Ala. 

WEBBER. GEORGE B. . . First Sergeant 
Machine Gun Company, 132d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Breuilles, 
France, October 8, 1918. When it appeared evi- 
dent that his forces would give way under the pres- 
sure of the unusual enemy fire. Sergeant Webber 
jumped forward, and taking command of a machine- 
gun crew, led them into the front line, where he re- 
mained for two days. He refused evacuation 
while suffering from a severe gassing, until he fin- 
ally collapsed under the strain. Home address, 
Mrs. Charles Hays, 543 South Ashland Boulevard, 
Chicago, III. 

WEBER, BENJAMIN S Sergeant 

Company D, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Fond de Vas, France, Septem- 
ber 14, 1918. Although severely wounded. Ser- 
geant Weber continued to lead his platoon in an 
attack on enemy machine-gun nests, through a 
sweeping artillery and machine-gun fire, until he 
fell, completely exhausted. Home address, Abe 
S. Weber, brother. 230 West 111th Street, New York 
City. 

WEBER, JOHN F. . . . First Lieutenant 
Medical Corps, 311th Infantry. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Vie^alle-en-Hang, 
France, September 29, 1918, Chevieres. France, 
October 15, 1918, and Grand-Pr6, France, October 
25, 1918. On September 29 and the following days, 
Lieutenant Weber remained at his aid station un- 
der shell and machine-gun fire, giving medical aid 
and directing the evacuation of the wounded. On 
October 15 he established an unprotected aid sta- 
tion and though sUghtly gassed he continued to 
give first aid to the wounded and direct their evac- 
uation. On October 25, Lieutenant Weber left hia 



battalion in support and continued to the town 
of Grand-Pr6, where he established an aid station, 
keeping on with his work through heavy bombard- 
ment of the town. Home address, Reba S. Weber, 
wife, Florence, N. J. 

WEBER, NICKLOUS Private 

Company K, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
16, 1918. After three stretcher bearers had been 
shot down while trying to bring in a wounded 
soldier. Private Weber advanced in the face of the 
terrific machine-gun and artillery fire and rescued 
the wounded man. He then returned to the field 
and successfully brought the three stretcher 
bearers to our lines. Home address, Frank Weber, 
father, R. F. D. 5. Waterloo, Iowa. 

WEBSTER, HARRISON B. . , . Major 

Deceased. Medical Corps, 47th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois 
de Bruilles, France, September 26 to October 12, 
1918. After seeing that his personnel was func- 
tioning properly, he went fearlessly to positions in 
the front lines. When stretcher bearers were 
unable to handle the large number of casualties, he 

Eersonally took a light German wagon to the front 
nes and gathered the wounded. His personal 
bravery was inspiration to his men throughout 
his service. He was killed by shell fire on October 
12, 1918. Next of kin, Mrs. Harrison B. Webster, 
wife. 126 Parker Street, Newton Centre, Mass. 

WEBSTER, TILLMAN Private 

Machine Gun Company, 371st Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ardeuil, 
France, September 29, 1918. With three soldiers, 
Private Webster crawled 200 yards ahead of our 
line under violent machine-gun fire and rescued an 
officer who was Ijnng mortally wounded in a shell 
hole. Home address, Isabelle Webster, wife, 
1308 Lee Street, Alexandria, La. 

WEBSTER, WILLARD M. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 106th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. Lieutenant Webster received a painful 
wound in the face shortly after leading his com- 
pany to the attack, but he refused to be evacuated 
until he suffered additional wounds, which eventu- 
ally caused his death. Next of kin, Mrs. Beulah 
Webster, mother, 3209 Grenada Avenue, San 
Diego, Cal. 

WEEDS, EARL H. . . . First Lieutenant 
Chaplain, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19-22, 
1918. He displayed exceptional bravery in passing 
through open fields under heavy fire to the front 
lines to render first aid and to cheer the wounded. 
Home address, Joseph H. Weeds, Athol, Kan. 

WEED, NEWELL P Captain 

Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Foret de Argonne, France, September 26, 
1918. During the operations on the edge of Foret 
de Argonne, Captain Weed advanced alone some 
300 yards ahead of the tanks and infantry through 
heavy machine-gun fire in order to reconnoiter 
a passage for his command. Examining German 
trenches he was surprised by German infantrymen, 
and was being conducted to the rear when he heard 
one of his tanks. In spite of the fact that he was 
unarmed, and the Germans threatened his Ufe if he 
moved, he signaled the tank and made hia escape. 
Home address, Mrs. Newell P. Weed, wife, 65 
Union Street, Montclair, N. J. 

WEEKS, MODY A Private 

Company F, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near BrieuUes, France, November 
3, 1918. Private Weeks showed extraordinary 



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dsring and nerve in helping place cables acrosa 
the River Meuse for a pontoon bridge and later in 
placing cables across the Est Canal for the same 
purpose. The position was under direct observa- 
tion of German machine-gunners and snipers. 
Home address, C. M. Weeks, father, Crews Depot, 
Ala. 

WEEKS, YAUMAN Z Corporal 

Deceased. Company F, 118th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellioourt, 
France, September 30, 1918, and October 8, 1918. 
Corporal Weeks on the morning of September 30, 
when two enemy machine-guns were making a part 
of the line untenable, advanced across open ground 
upon one of the guns, rushed the position alone, cap- 
tured the gun and five of the enemy, and shot 
down the sixth, who endeavored to escape. By this 
gallant act he prevented the enemy from enfilading 
our position and thereby saved the lives of many 
of his comrades. In a later advance, while leading 
his men in an attack upon an enemy machine-gun 
nest, he was killed. Next of kin, Andrew J. Weeks, 
father, Colleton, S. C. 

WEEMS, JAMES FREDERICK . . Private 
Company E, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Molain, France, October 17, 
1918. Having volunteered to carry a message to an 
automatic rifle post 100 yards in advance of the line 
across a field swept by machine-gun fire. Private 
Weems continued on his mission, even after 
being leriously wounded, and delivered the mes- 
sage, thereby facilitating the destruction of ma- 
chine-gun nests which were hindering the advance. 
After returning with the answer, he insisted upon 
walking to the dressing station. Home address, 
James F. Weems, father, Baileytown, Tenn. 

WEHNER, JOSEPH F. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. Air Service, 27th _ Aero Squadron. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Rouvres, 
France, September 15, 1918. While on a mission 
he found an enemy patrol of eight machines attack- 
ing a single American observation machine. He 
immediately attacked, destroying one and forcing 
another down out of control, his own plane being 
badly damaged by enemy machine-gun fire. He 
managed to convey the American plane to safety. 
A bronze oak leaf is awarded hina for the following 
act of extraordinary heroism in action near 
Mangiennes and Reville, France, September 16, 
1918: Amid terrific antiaircraft and ground ma- 
chine-gun fire he descended, attacked, and de- 
stroyed two enemy balloons. One of these balloons 
was destroyed in flames after it had been hauled to 
the ground and was resting in its bed. Next 
of kin, Mrs. J. Nelson Wehner, 72 Lynn Street, 
Everett, Mass. 

WEICHMANN, WALTER H. . . Corporal 
Company D, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 1918. He climbed out from the top of a 
trench, under machine-gun fire from all directions, 
to take prisoners in another trench who had thrown 
up their hands and shouted that they had surren- 
dered. Approaching, he was met with a shower 
of hand grenades, but he nevertheless stood his 
ground and opened fire. Home address, Henry 
Weichmann, 439 Elmwood Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 

WEIDMAIER, BENJAMIN A. . . Private 
Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
July 14-15, 1918. During a heavy gas and shell 
bombardment, Private Weidmaier repeatedly 
volunteered and delivered messages over routes 
other than his own, when the runners assigned to 
those routes had been killed or wounded. Home 
address, Mrs. Mary Birkle, Clarksdale, Mo. 



WEIGEL, ROY Sergeant 

Deceased. Company E, 16th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, 
France, September 12, 1918. He showed entire 
disregard for his own safety in making several at- 
tempts to locate the positions of machine guns 
whose heavy fire was hindering the advance of his 
battalion. He was killed while leading a rush 
upon one of the guns which he had located. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Emma Keruper, R. F. D. 4, Green 
Forest, Ark. 

WEIK, IRVING C First Sergeant 

Company I, 363d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Waereghem, Belgium, 
October 31, 1918. Sergeant Weik on two occasions 
passed through an uncut wire entanglement, en- 
filaded by enemy machine-gun fire, to obtain the 
assistance of our machine-guns to aid in the advance 
of his company. His entire exploit was under ter- 
rific fire of the enemy, but he succeeded in enabling 
his company to go forward and clean out the op- 
posing machine-gun nest. Home address, Herman 
J. Weik, father, 1839 Mission Street, San Fran- 
cisco, Cal. 

WEIMER, HERMAN H Captain 

131st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near the Bois de Chaume, France, October 
9, 1918. Captain Weimer had been wounded in the 
shoulder, and a machine-gun bullet had penetrated 
his steel helmet, but he nevertheless continued to 
lead his company, creating confidence in his men at 
a critical moment. Upon being ordered to the rear 
by his battalion commander, he returned to hia 
company as soon as his wounds had been dressed. 
Home address, Mrs. H. H. Weimer, wife, 417 
North Fifth Street, Upper Sandusky, Ohio. 

WEIMER, JOHN SAMUEL . . . Private 
Company M, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Vesle River, France, 
August 10, 1918. While on outpost duty. Private 
Weimer learned that a soldier from another organ- 
ization was lying wounded in a shell hole 200 yarda 
away. With another member of his squad Private 
Weimer voluntarily went through machine-gun 
and sniper fire, and carried the wounded man to 
shelter. Home address, J. G. Weimer, father, Mt. 
Pleasant, Texas. 

WEINE, WILLIAM F. . First Lieutenant 

125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near the Ourcq River, France, August 8, 
1918. After being seriously wounded in the abdomen 
Lieutenant Weine displayed remarkable fortitude 
in organizing his command for the continuation of 
the attack before consenting to his removal to the 
rear. Home address, Paul Weine, father, 315 Old- 
field Street, Alpena, Mich. 

WEINER, DANIEL J Private 

Company G, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15-19, 
1918. Private Weiner displayed the utmost de- 
votion to duty and disregard for personal safety in 
carrying messages through heavy artillery barrages, 
thereby enabling his company commander to 
maintain liaison with units in the rear. Home 
address, Mrs. Rose Weiner, mother, 2340 Wood- 
bine Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

WEISS, ANTHONY J Private 

Company D, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Marcheville, France, September 
26, 1918. He displayed exceptional courage under 
violent machine-gun and rifle fire by standing in the 
open for the purpose of locating machine-gun nests. 
Later he was killed while rushing a machine-gun 
which had thus been located. Home address, Mrs. 
EUzabeth Weiss, mother, 33 Condit Street, Ham- 
mond, Ind. 



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WEISS, FRED R. . . . Private (First Class) 
Battery F, 21st Field Artillery. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Montauville, France, 
October 24, 1918. When shell fire had ignited the 
powder store of his battery, Private Weiss, in his 
stocking feet, was the first to enter the dump, and 
single-handed, pulled numerous boxes of ammuni- 
tion to safety, despite the danger from explosion 
and increased enemy shell fire. Home address, 
Mrs. JuUa E. Weiss, wife, 2411 Winnemaker 
Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

WELKER. THOMAS B Private 

Deceased. Company B, 146th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, 
France, September 28, 1918. When his company 
had become disorganized under intense machine- 
gun fire. Private Welker assumed leadership of a 
group of men and courageously charged a machine- 
gun nest in plain view of the enemy, losing his life 
in this heroic attempt. Next of kin, Norman H. 
Welker, father, 728 Yale Street, Akron. Ohio. 

WELLERS, JAMES M. . . First Lieutenant 
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action 
at Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. He carried 
an important message through heavy machine-gun 
fire and deUvered it although seriously wounded, 
making a report of value at a critical stage. 

WELLES, HALLACK, Jr. . First Lieutenant 
104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bouresches, France, July 20, 1918. 
Lieutenant Welles was seriously wounded in ex- 
posing himself to enemy machine-gun fire in order 
to locate the source. He nevertheless refused to bo 
evacuated but continued in the advance with his 
men, inspiring them by his bravery. Home address, 
Mrs. John Billings, grandmother, Randolph, N. Y. 

WELLING, HANK . . . First Lieutenant 
316th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Montfaucon, France, September 27, 
1918. After being severely wounded in the side, 
Lieutenant Welhng refused to be evacuated, but 
continued to lead his platoon in the attack. 
Throughout the afternoon and evening he re- 
mained with his men, inspiring them by his courage 
and fortitude in spite of intense pain, it being neces- 
sary to carry him when a temporary withdrawal of 
the line was made. Home address, Isaac H. Wel- 
ling, 440 Rutherford Avenue, Trenton, N. J. 

WELLS, EDWARD L Captain 

Deceased. 2d Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, 
France, October 4, 1918. When the attack was 
held up by heavy machine gun fire, he volunteered 
for the mission and led a platoon of infantry, 
reinforced by four machine-guns, into Exermont. 
In spite of desperate resistance, he led the attack 
through the streets, capturing many prisoners and 
learning from one of these the approximate loca- 
tion of machine-guns on heights to the north, led 
the three remaining members of the command 
against these. Within 50 yards of the enemy 
emplacements, one of his men was killed and 
Captain Wells was mortally wounded, but he 
had succeeded in indicating to those in the rear 
the location of the hostile positions. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Edward L. Wells, mother, 44 South Battery, 
Charieston, S. C. 

WELLS, FLOYD H Corporal 

Company M, 326th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 
16, 1918. With another soldier Corporal Wells 
advanced several hundred yards ahead of the front 
line, under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, 



and rescued a wounded comrade. Home address, 
George Wells, father, 201 West McGaffey Street, 
Roswell, N. Mexico. 

WELLS, JOHN T Sergeant 

Company E, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. Wounded at the start of an advance, 
he continued in command of his platoon; and, 
engaging in hand-to-hand fighting, bayoneted three 
Germans and captured several others. He dis- 
played marked personal bravery, leading his pla- 
toon ably until forced to retire because of loss 
of blood from his wound. Home address, Walter 
L. Wells, father, Watha, N. C. 

WELSH, EDWARD J Sergeant 

Company D, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October 
19, 1918. After having received seven machine- 
gun wounds he refused to go to the dressing station, 
remaining with his company and rendering valuable 
aid to both his platoon and company commander. 
Home address, Mrs. Margaret Eisenberg, sister, 
1719 Carlton Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

WENDELL, ANTHONY .... Private 
Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. He went forward ahead of his company 
against a machine-gun that was checking the ad- 
vance, killed the crew, and captured the gun. 
Home address. Miss Elizabeth Schary, friend, 
Fair Lawn, N. J. 

WENELL, CARL O Private 

Medical Detachment, 151st Field Artillery. 
For extraordinary heroism in action at Pannes, 
France, September 21, 1918. He displayed the 
highest bravery and self-sacrificing spirit by V9I- 
untarily leaving shelter during a heavy hostile 
bombardment and going to the assistance of several 
wounded men of another regiment, whose position 
adjoined that of his own organization. Under 
terrific shell fire he skillfully dressed their wounds 
and then removed them to a place of safety, thereby 
saving their lives. Again returning to the sheL- 
swept street, he made a careful reconnaissance for 
any other casualties which might have been over- 
looked. Home address, A. W. Wenell, father, 
3724 Seventeenth Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn. 

WERNEK, ERNEST . . Private (First Class) 
Company G, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Moulin de Charlevaux, 
France, October 3, 1918. Facing heavy machine- 
gun and rifle fire, he went out alone and rescued 
a soldier who had been wounded in advance of our 
lines, while on a patrol. Home address, Mrs. E. B. 
Baker, mother, Mackey, Idaho. 

WERNER, BERNARD .... Sergeant 
Deceased. 43d Company, 5th Regiment, 
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, 
France, June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof 
of the extraordinary heroism which will serve as an 
example to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, 
Frederick Ernie, cousin, Pueblo, Col. 

WERNER, GEORGE Corporal 

Deceased. Company H, 305th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de la 
Naza, France, October 5, 1918. With two other 
soldiers, Corporal Werner volunteered to crawl 
out under enemy machine-gun fire in an effort to 
locate three members of the platoon, who were 
missing after an unsuccessful attack on enemy 
machine-gun nests. Finding the body of one, they 
located another, who lay helplessly wounded, by 
calling out his name. As a result, they drew in- 
creased fire from the enemy, but they courageously 
crawled 25 yards further toward the hostile posi- 



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tions and succeeded in carrying back the wounded 
man, through the machine-gun fire, to our lines. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Susanna Werner, mother, 163 
Second Street, Albany, N. Y. 

WESCOTT, IRA L Sergeant 

Deceased. Company _M, 126th Infantry 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
France, August 28-30, 1918. Sergeant Wescott, 
as second in command, accompanied a small com- 
bat patrol which successfully attacked an enemy 
trench up by 30 of the enemy, with machine-guns, 
driving the enemy from the trench and inflicting 
many casualties. When the patrol leader was 
severely wounded. Sergeant Wescott took com- 
mand and immediately reorganized the patrol, 
holding the captured position despite a severe 
harassing fire from the enemy, until relief came. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Edith Wescott, mother, Grand- 
ville, Mich. 

WESSEL, LEONARD H. F., Private (First Class) 
Company K, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
12-14, 1918. He performed his duties as a runner 
under heavy shell fire three days and nights without 
rest, and when the relay stations between the bat- 
talion and regimental posts of command had been 
wiped out he continued to carry messages the en- 
tire distances between the two posts. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Kate Wessel, 137 South Quaker Lane, 
West Hartford, Conn, 

WESSELHOEFT, CONRAD . . . Captain 
Medical Corps, 102d Infantry. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Verdun, France, No- 
vember 8, 1918. Captain Wesselhoeft went for- 
ward, under heavy machine-gun fire, to the aid of a 
wounded soldier. The fire was so heavy that they 
were compelled to remain in the shell hole imtil 
nightfall, when he brought the wounded man to 
our lines. Home address. Dr. Walter Wesselhoeft, 
father, 18 Scott Street, Cambridge, Mass. 

WEST, BRODIE Corporal 

Company A, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. When his automatic squad had be- 
come lost from the platoon in a heavy smoke barrage. 
Corporal West advanced alone upon a machine- 
gun nest, which was firing directly from the front, 
silenced the gun, and returned to our lines with 37 
prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Madie Best, 
sister, Pikeville, S. C. 

WEST, CARROLL B Sergeant 

Deceased. Company B, 12th Machine Gun 
Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near the Bois de Ogons, France, September 30, 
1918, and October 2, 1918. Sergeant West dis- 
played exceptional courage and leadership in lead- 
ing the section forward and maintaining fire on the 
enemy from an advanced position in the wood, 
successfully covering the withdrawal of the infantry 
to a more secure position. This gallant soldier was 
killed two days later while he was successfully 
directing his section in breaking up an enemy 
counter-attack. Next of kin, Allen B. West, 
father, Pikeville, N. C. 

WEST, BEDFORD Mechanic 

Company M, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montrebeau Woods, France, 
September 29, 1918. Seeing a comrade lying 
wounded in advance of our lines, he left a shell hole 
and exposing himself to heavy machine-gun fire, 
went into the open, and assisted by another soldier, 
carried the wounded man back to safety. Home 
address, Mrs. Emma West, mother, 511 North 
Twelfth Street, Salina. Kan. 



WEST, HENRY Sergeant 

Deceased. Company M, 6th Regiment, U. S. 
M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Chateau-Thierry, France, June 25, 1918. Sergeant 
West unselfishly exposed himself in an effort to 
bring down an enemy sniper who had wounded 
several members of his group, and was himself 
killed while in the i)erformance of this self-sacrific- 
ing act. Next of kin, Mrs. Sophia West, mother, 
116 Pleasant Street, Ware, Mass. 

WEST, HENRY A. . , Private (First Class) 
Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Molain, France, October 17, 
1918. With another soldier, he volunteered to go 
out across an open space swept by heavy machine- 
gun fire, for 150 yards, to rescue two wounded 
soldiers. The mission was accomplished success- 
fully. Home address, Mrs. Fannie Evelin Dillings, 
mother, 1405 West Walnut Street, Des Moines, la. 

WEST, JAMES H Sergeant 

Company F, 167th Infantry. He was a member 
of a patrol of five men which, on March 4, 1918, 
encountered an enemy patrol of 11 men, which 
it attacked and routed, taking two prisoners. 
Home address, James W. West, father, R. F. D. 1, 
Hokes Bluff. Ala. 

WEST, JOHN A. . . . Second Lieutenant 
6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 
October 2-5, 1918. He voluntarily led a recon- 
naissance patrol under difficult conditions and 
secured information necessary to an attack. Three 
days later, after the command of his company had 
devolved on him, he continued in action in spite 
of being severely wounded, leading his men to the 
objective and refusing to be evacuated until 
proper disposition had been made. Home address, 
Robert H. West, father, 737 Hand Avenue, Winton 
Place, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

WEST, JOHN E Sergeant 

Company F, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vendun, France, October 
8-16, 1918, in the Bois de Consenvoye on October 8, 
and the Bois de Grande Montagne on October 16, 
Sergeant West ably led his platoon with extreme 
courage and gallantry, and by his conduct inspired 
the men of his platoon to greater effort. This sol- 
dier led a detachment against a strongly protected 
enemy machine-gun nest and successfully took the 
position under heavy fire. Home address, Mrs. 
Florence West, mother, Davis Wharf, Va. 

WEST, ROBERT JOHN . Lieutenant Colonel 
11th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion at Liny-devant-Dun and Fontaines, France, 
November 6-7, 1918. When his command was 
halted by heavy fire from an enemy position, 
strongly entrenched and supported by a large 
number of machine guns, he placed himself in front 
of his men and gallantly led them in person to a 
successful attack, thereby securing a foothold on 
the east bank of the Meuse and insuring the safe 
passage of additional troops. By his disregard for 
personal danger he set an inspiring example to his 
men and played a conspicuous role in gaining the 
heights on the east bank of the Meuse held by the 
enemy since 1914. Home address, Mrs. Eleanor 
P. West, wife, Leavenworth, Kan. 

WESTCOTT, ALLEN P Private 

Troop C, 2d Cavalry. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Chevieres, France, October 21, 1918. 
Becoming separated from his own organization. 
Private Wescott attached himself to an infantry 
company. While on a patrol he was wounded three 
times. After the party had been surrounded by 
German machine-guns, he volunteered to carry a 
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the Aire River in so doing. After (cuiding a platoon 
to the relief of the patrol, he again made several 
trips to and from the company post of command, 
crossing the river, though waist deep, five times 
after being wounded. He was sent to the rear 
against his vigorous protests, and after being tagged 
for evacuation he gave further proof of his devotion 
to duty and unselfishness by helping carry another 
wounded soldier three miles on a stretcher. Home 
address, Paul W. Westcott, North Castine, Me. 

WESTERGREN, HARRY O. . . . Private 
Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M- 
C. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
St. Etienne, France, October 4-6, 1918. Private 
Westergren, a runner displayed exceptional cour- 
age in volunteering to carry important messages 
over terrain constantly swept by machine-gun and 
shell fire. Home address, John A. Westergren, 
father, Emporia, Kan. 

WESTERVELT, EDGAR C. . Second Lieutenant 
26th Infantry. Unaided he reconnoitered en- 
emy machine-gun positions near Soissons, France, 
July 18-21, 1918. On July 19, 1918, with a small 
party he crossed an area swept by fire and demol- 
ished several machine-gun nests that were holding 
up the advance. Home address, E. M. Westervelt, 
father, 1919 South Seventy-fifth Street, Lincoln, 
Neb. 

WESTFALL, ALBERT C Corporal 

Company G, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 
18, 1918. Undaunted by terrific machine-gun fire, 
Corporal Westfall went out into the open and res- 
cued a British officer who had fallen wounded. 
Later, after two runners had been killed in trying 
to locate missing elements of his battalion. Corporal 
Westfall assumed this task and in performing it 
four times crossed a sunken road which was con- 
tinuously raked by enemy machine-gun fire. 
Home address, Mrs. J. W. Westfall, mother, 5 
Park Avenue, Oneonta, N. Y. 

WESTON, STEPHEN J Sergeant 

Company I, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de Brieulles, France, 
September 28, 1918. Sergeant Weston charged an 
enemy machine-gun, which was inflicting heavy 
losses upon our troops and delaying the advance. 
He wounded the gunner and captured the gun, 
thereby enabling our advance to continue. Home 
address, Mrs. Hannah Weston, 533 Baldwin Street, 
Waterbury, Conn. 

WESTPHAL, ARTHUR E. . First Lieutenant 
7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 1918. In 
command of a Stokes mortar detachment. Lieuten- 
ant Westphal displayed marked coolness and leader- 
ship under intense enemy shell fire in so operating 
his guns as to stop the advance of the Germans and 
prevent their crossing the Marne. Home address, 
Mrs. V. A. Swornsboarne, mother, 135 Greenfield 
Street, Hartford, Conn. 

WESTZENBERG, GEORGE . . . Sergeant 
Medical Detachment, Company A, 2d Anti- 
aircraft Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action at Neuvilly, France, Septem- 
ber 25, 1918. He voluntarily ran through violent 
enemy shell fire to the aid of two soldiers of another 
organization who had been struck by an exploding 
shell. Finding one dead and the other severely 
wounded he administered first aid to the wounded 
soldier and remained with him until an ambulance 
could be brought up. Home address, Miss Stella 
H. Lerrer, friend, 935 Kelly Street, New York City. 



WETZEL, HENRY W. . Private (First Class) 
Company F, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 
4-20, 1918. Private Wetzel, a company runner, 
repeatedly volunteered for missions so hazardous 
that no others would attempt them. At all hours 
of the day and night over unknown ground, he 
carried numerous messages in the face of heavy 
inachine-gun and shell fire. Home address, Wil- 
liam Wetzel, Birnamwood, Wis. 

WHALEY, WELLMON P. . . . Sergeant 
Deceased. Company F, 4th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Mont St. Pere, 
France, July 22, 1918. Advancing far ahead of his 
patrol, Sergeant Whaley encountered an enemy 
patrol, which opened fire on him. Despite the fact 
that he had been severely wounded, he continued 
to combat the enemy, killing one and dispersing 
the others. Home address, Wellmon P. Whaley, 
father. White Castle, La. 

WHEAT, HARRY R Captain 

Medical Corps, 125th Infantry. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action, August 16, 1918, from Sergy 
to Mont St. Martin, France, between the Ourcq 
and Vesle Rivers. During the attack on August 1, 
1918, he went forward with the first wave and es- 
tablished a dressing station in an advanced posi- 
tion to render immediate aid to the wounded. On 
August 5, at St. Martin, after ha\nng been knocked 
down by the explosion of a shell and while under 
severe shell and machine-gun fire, he displayed ex- 
ceptional coolness and devotion to duty in render- 
ing surgical attention to others who had been 
wounded by the same shell. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary L. Wheat, mother, 1911 Massachu- 
setts Avenue, North Cambridge, Mass. 

WHEATON, HOMER J Corporal 

Deceased. Company G, 101st Infantry. During 
a heavy bombardment on the morning of Feb- 
ruary 27, 1918. one of the hand grenades which were 
being distributed to the men of his company was 
dropped by accident. Corporal Wheaton, with 
extreme courage and self-sacnfice, ran to and picked 
up the grenade in an effort to cast it out of the dan- 
ger area before it exploded. It exploded, however, 
before he could throw it away, and he was fatally 
wounded, dying shortly thereafter. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Ada Ten Eycke, aunt, 304 West Beard Avenue, 
Syracuse, N. Y. 

WHEDON, HERBERT S Sergeant 

Company B, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 1918. During an intermittent barrage last- 
ing for two hours he placed his men in the best 
shelter available, but himself remained in obser- 
vation, refusing to take cover from terrific artillery 
fires. He was twice buried by exploding shells 
while succoring wounded. Home address, W. D. 
Whedon, father, Madison, Conn. 

WHEELER, AFTON E. . Ordnance Sergeant 
Salvage Squadron No. 1. For extraordinary 
heroism in connection with millitary operations 
against an armed enemy near B6zu St. Germain, 
France, September 7, 1918. When fire broke out 
in a wood where a salvage detachment was en- 
camped, seriously endangering the lives of 200 
men because of their proximity to a pile of salvaged 
German high explosive 155-millimeter shells, he 
and Private Willie J. Walker voluntarily ran to the 
scene of the fire and attempted to extinguish the 
flames, fully aware of the grave danger to them- 
selves. They fought the (ire with blankets and 
sticks, but the fire quickly spread to the shells. 
Both men were killed by the explosion which fol- 
lowed. Next of kin, Clarence A. Wheeler, father, 
3 Orchard Street, Cambridge, Mass. 



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WHEELOCK, FRANK R Captain 

Medical Corps, 313th Infantry. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Malancourt, France, 
September 26-30, 1918. Working in areas that were 
continually being swept by machine gun, rifle, and 
shell fire. Captain Wheelock worked voluntarily 
and unceasingly, giving aid, food, and water to the 
wounded. Throughout the entire operations. 
Captain Wheelock showed utter disregard for his 
own safety, being knocked down many times by 
shell explosions. For two nights he worked as a 
stretcher bearer, carrying patients to places of 
safety, after giving them medical attention during 
the day. Home address, Mrs. F. R. Wheelock, 
wife, Scranton, Pa. 

WHEELER, FREDERICK C. . First Lieutenant 
Company G, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. On 
June 5, 1918, near Bouresche, France, he was con- 
spicuous for his bravery in remaining in action, 
although twice wounded, refusing to be evacuated 
until wounded a third time, and then endeavoring 
to return to his command. Home address, Mrs. 
Gibson Bell, mother, 2818 Deheancey Place, 
Philadelphia, Pa. 

WHIPPLE, COLUMBUS .... Private 
Company H, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bazoches, France, August 
7, 1918. He crossed the Vesle River in the face of 
enemy fire and rescued a drowning comrade in the 
deep, swift current of the stream. Home address, 
Edson Whipple, father. Show Low, Ariz. 

WHISENANT, HERBERT W. . . . 

Second Lieutenant 

16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. While 
advancing with his platoon. Lieutenant Whisenant. 
after he was so severely wounded that he was un- 
able to continue so encouraged and inspired his 
men that they won a decided victory and captured 
many men and guns. His wound resulted in the loss 
of a leg. Home address, Mrs. Rosa E. Whisenant, 
mother, 1709 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas. 

WHITAKER DANIEL Private 

Company D, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fontaine, France, Novem- 
ber 8, 1918. While engaged as company runner 
Private Whitaker displayed rare devotion to duty 
by carrying messages through heavy machine-gun 
fire, continuing his work after being severely 
wounded. Home address, J. W. Whitaker, father, 
Lancaster, S. C. 

WHITAKER, JESSE Corporal 

Company, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne-Aux-Arnes, 
France, October 3-9, 1918. A few minutes before 
the attack, in an offensive operation, Corporal 
Whitaker was wounded by a shell fragment but 
remained with his platoon and led his squad with 
great courage and initiative during the attack. 
Home address, Okie P. Whitaker, wife, Paris, Mo. 

WHITCOMB, GEORGE .... Private 
Company B, 9th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
October 12, 1918. Although seriously wounded. 
Private Whitcomb refused to be evacuated until 
he had gone under heavy artillery and machine- 
gun fire to four other gun crews requesting that men 
be sent to his gun, thereby enabling an important 
gun to remain in action. Home address, Charles 
Whitcomb, father, Bonneville Apartments, Helena, 
Mont. 

WHITE, DONALD W. . . Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 

heroism in action near Landres et St. Georges, 



France, November 1, 1918. When the advance 
of his battalion was hindered by a strong enemy 
machine-gun nest. Lieutenant White led his platoon 
forward in an attack on the hostile position and was 
kiUed at the head of his platoon just before the 
last machine-gun was put out of action. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Emma E. White, mother, 910 South 
Eighth Street, Manitowoc, Wis. 

WHITE, EDWARD R Sergeant 

Company I, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Consenvoye Wood, France, 
October 10, 1918. After his platoon leader had 
been killed. Sergeant White took command. The 
advance of the company had been held up by a 
machine-gun nest, until Sergeant White, with two 
other soldiers cleaned out the nest, kilUng four and 
capturing six of the enemy. Home address, 
E. Riall White, father, Salisbury, Md. 

WHITE, JESS Corporal 

Company D, 317th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Nantillois, France, October 
5, 1918. Corporal White led his squad across an 
area swept by machine-gun and shell fire with utter 
disregard for his personal danger. Although he was 
severely wounded by machine-gun bullets, he con- 
tinued to direct his squad until completely ex- 
hausted from loss of blood. Home address, Mrs. 
WilUe White, mother, Chelyan, W. Va. 

WHITE, JOHN B Private 

Medical Detachment, 28th Infantry. For three 
nights at Cantigny, France, on May 28-31, 1918, 
he worked unceasingly under fire, bringing the 
wounded to safety and ministering to them on his 
own initiative. He repeatedly left shelter to help 
wounded men. Home address, Joshua J. White, 
father, Miligan College, Tenn. 

WHITE, LOUIS D First Sergeant 

Company E, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Baulny, France, September 
28, 1918. He volunteered to carry a message to the 
rear through heavy artillery fire to obtain ammu- 
nition and reinforcements. That mission accom- 
plished, he learned that his captain, the only 
oflScer left with the Company, had been wounded. 
Though himself wounded and suffering from gas, 
he returned to the front lines, reorganized the 
company and held his section of the front Une until 
the Division was reUeved. Home address, Mrs. 
Louis D. White, wife, Hutchinson, Kan. 

WHITE, LYMAN Sergeant 

Company H, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near BelUcourt, France, Septem- 
ber 29, 1918. When, with three other men, he en- 
countered a German patrol which outnumbered 
them five to one, he ordered his companions to 
keep the enemy down with fire from their I^ewia 
gun. He then crept to the rear of the hostile patrol 
and attacked the Germans with bombs. At the 
same time his companions attacked from the front 
killing several of the Germans and capturing nine. 
Home address, Mrs. Charles White, mother, 
Salemburg, N. C. 

WHITE, NATHANIEL C. . Private (First Class) 

Deceased. Company F, 370th Infantry. For 

extraordinary heroism in action at Vauxaillon, 

France, September 19, 1918. Private White, while 

WHITE, RICHARD G. . . First Lieutenant 
16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. He led 
his platoon through intense machine-gun and 
artillery fire, destroying machine-guns tht were 
causing heavy losses on an exposed flank, and re- 
maining in command of his platoon until twice 
severely wounded. Home address. Hughes White, 
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acting as company runner, exposed himself con- 
stantly to intense enemy machine-gun and artillery 
fire, and was killed while in the performance of his 
duty. Next of kin, Nathaniel Jones, uncle, 514 
East Thirty-sixth Street, Chicago, 111. 

WHITE, RICHARD J. . . First Lieutenant 
113th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Ravine de Molleville, north of Samog- 
neux, France, October 15, 1918. He was a member 
of a small party which was suddenly fired upon by 
three German machine-guns, one soldier being 
killed and an officer severely wounded. Himself 
unharmed. Lieutenant White returned with another 
soldier and, in the face of machine-gun fire, ap- 
proached within 50 yards of the machine-gun nests 
and carried the wounded officer to shelter. Home 
address, Mrs. A. White, mother, 1115 West Jeffer- 
son Street, Creston, la. 

WHITE, THOMAS M Sergeant 

Company D, 306th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Toter 
Nanus Valley, France, October 4. 1918. While in 
command of his platoon. Sergeant White went with 
two other soldiers to the rescue of three members 
of a gun crew, among whom a German hand grenade 
had burst. Finding one of the men dead and 
another so severely wounded that he could not be 
moved. Sergeant White carried the third man to 
shelter in plain view of the enemy, under continu- 
ous shell and machine-gun fire. His comrades also 
having been wounded, he also succeeded in getting 
them back to safety, and thereafter twice returned 
to the gun position to administer first aid and carry 
water to the wounded soldier, who could not be 
moved. Home address, Mrs. Mary Kelly, sister, 
73 Orange Street, Bridgeport, Conn. 

WHITE, TRACY S. . . . First Sergeant 

Company B, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ferme des Loges, France. 
October 19, 1918. When the position his com- 
pany held was enfiladed and communication to 
the rear cut off, he volunteered to carry a message 
to the battahon commander after several runners 
had been killed in the attempt. Crossing ground 
swept by intense machine-gun and artillery fire, 
he delivered the message and returned with orders 
as to the disposition of the company. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Tracy S. White, wife, Ocean Grove, N. J. 

WHITE, WALTER D Private 

Deceased. Company B, 309th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois des 
Loges, France, November 1, 1918. While acting 
as runner. Private White volunteered to carry a 
message across a long stretch of open country 
which was subjected to heavy machine-gun and 
artillery fire. He successfully crossed the space 
and delivered his message, but in an attempt to re- 
turn, he was killed by a rain of machine-gun bullets. 
His conduct served as an inspiration to other run- 
ners. Next of kin, Mrs. Carrie L. White, mother, 
Byron, N.Y. 

WHITE, WILBERT WALLACE . . . 

Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. Air Service, 147th Aero Squadron. 
For extraordinary heroism in action in the regions 
of Etain and Chambley, France, September 14, 
1918. While protecting three alUed observation 
planes in the region of Etain, Lieutenant White was 
attacked by three Halberstadt fighters. He en- 
gaged them immediately, successfully fighting 
them off and leading them all away from the obser- 
vation planes, which were thus permitted to carry 
on their work unmolested. While returning home 
he dived through a cloud to attack an enemy bal- 
loon near Chambley, bringing it down in flames. 
Two Fokker scouts then attacked him; and, al- 
though he was alone, with intrepid courage he at- 



tacked the first Fokker head on, shooting until it 
went down into a vertical dive out of control. 
PulHng up sharply, he fired a long burst at the 
second Fokker as it went over him, putting it to 
immediate ffight. For the following act of extra 
ordinary heroism in action near Toul, France, 
October 10, 1918, Lieutenant White is awarded an 
Oak Leaf Cluster, to be worn with the Distinguished 
Service Cross. In command of a patrol of four 
planes, which was attacked by five German Fok- 
kers, he attacked the enemy plane which was hard 
pressing a new pilot. The German Fokker had 
gotton at the tail of the American plane and was 
overtaking it. Lieutenant White's gun having 
jammed, he drove his plane head-on into the Ger- 
man Fokker, both crashing to earth, 500 meters 
below. Next of kin, Mrs. W. W. White, Jr., 541 
Lexington Avenue, New York City. 

WHITE, WILLIAM P Corporal 

Company D, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Argonne, France, October 
14-29, 1918. Attached to the regimental liaison 
group. Private White, time and again traversed 
three kilometers to the front lines, proving the swift- 
est and surest runner. For three days and nights 
he worked unceasingly under terrific artillery 
and machine-gun fire accomplishing his mission, 
when other runners failed. Home address, Mrs. 
Carrie White, mother, 418 East 163d Street, 
New York City. 

WHITED. HOMER ...... Corporal 

Company D, 167th Infantry. He was a member 
of a patrol of five men which, on March 4, 1918, en- 
countered an enemy patrol of eleven men, which it 
attacked and routed, taking two prisoners. Home 
address, Mrs. Caldonia Whited, mother, 1430 
Dortmouth, Bessemer, Ala. 

WHITEHEAD, FRANK .... Captain 
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 
4, 1918. Although severely wounded Captain 
Whitehead showed exceptional coolness and bravery 
in his selection of machine-gun sites and in routing 
the enemy while under heavy machine-gun fire. 
Home address, Mrs. Joseph Whitehead, 6 Spencer 
Avenue, Chelsea, Mass. 

WHITEHEAD, LEWIS E. . . . Sergeant 
Machine Gun Company, 310th Infantry. {For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action at St. Juvin, France, 
October 16, 1918. Sergeant Whitehead, then cor- 
poral, after giving first aid to his platoon leader, 
who had been wounded, took command of the pla- 
toon and led it in an attack in the face of con- 
centrated enemy artillery and machine-gun fire, 
reaching the objective and effectively protecting 
the exposed flank of the assaulting battalion with 
his two guns. Home address, Robert E. White- 
head, father, Elmira, N.Y. 

WHITEMAN, RALPH A Sergeant 

Company D, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Grand-PrS, France, October 
18, 1918. When his detachment had become dis- 
organized by sniper and machine-gun fire. Sergeant 
Whiteman, without regard for personal danger, 
reorganized his command, and by his gallant ex- 
ample led his men against the enemy machine-gun 
position, capturing it and bringing the gun back 
to our Unes. Home address, Horace S. Whiteman, 
Clearfield, Pa. 

WHITING, CHARLES W Private 

Deceased. Headquarters Company, 308th In- 
fantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Barbanvale, France, September 10, 1918. Private 
Whiting had charge of maintaining a telephone 
line from Barbanvale to Blanzy. The hne was 
under direct observation of the enemy, and the ap- 



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pearance of a lineman was the immediate occasion 
for shelling by the enemy with field artillery and 
one-pounders. Private Whiting stuck to his work 
repairing break after break, until he was mortally 
wounded by the enemy shell fire. Next of kin, 
Mrs. A. C. Battles, mother, 66 Main Street, Avon, 
Mass. 

WHITING, CLINTON L. . First Lieutenant 
Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near La Harazee, France, Sei>- 
tember 26-28, 1918. During the advance in the 
Argonne Forest, Lieutenant Whiting exposed him- 
self fearlessly to enemy machine-gun and sniper 
fire while leading his men and consolidating his 
position, which was in a marsh covered with wire 
grass and stunted brush. He continued to lead 
his men with utter disregard for personal danger 
until he fell seriously wounded by a machine-gun 
bullet on the afternoon of September 28 near 
BinarviUe. Home address, D. Clinton Whiting, 
father. 21 Fulton Street, New York City. 

WHITINGTON, CHARLEY E. . . Private 
Company I, 28th Infantry. For three days at 
Cantigny, France, on May 28-30, 1918, he per- 
formed with great bravery the duties of battaUon 
gunner without rest. Although wounded, he re- 
mained on duty under fire until his battalion was 
relieved. Home address. Miss Gladys I. Whiting- 
ton, sister, Great Cacapon, W.Va. 

WHITMAN, GUY . . Private (First Class) 
Company F, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 
4-20, 1918. During this period. Private Whitman, 
although many runners had been shot down, re- 

geatedly volunteered and carried messages through 
eavy enemy barrages, successfully accompUshing 
his work and thereby sa\ang the lives of many of 
his comrades. Home address, Mrs. Maud Whitman, 
mother, 531 Outagamie Street, Appleton, Wis. 

WHITMAN, W. M Colonel 

325th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Fleville and St. Juvin, France, October 
11-12, 1918. When his regiment was attacked in 
column before reaching the line which it was to 
hold Colonel Whitman took command and person- 
ally led his men into action. Always on the firing 
line, he led four attacks under heavy fire from at- 
tillery, machine-guns, and snipers on the hill east 
of St. Juvin, the fourth of which was successful. 
He maintained his post of command on or near the 
front line throughout the engagement and by his 
personal example of courage inspired his men to val- 
iant and successful combat. Home address, Mrs. 
W. M. Whitman, wife, 235 Edgerton Road, Akron, 
Ohio. 

WHITNEY, LE ROY F Corporal 

Company M, 108th Infantry. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, 
October 17, 1918. Voluntarily carrying messages 
under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, he dis- 
played great bravery and gallantry. In one in- 
stance he completed the mission of a runner who 
had been wounded and returned with very impor- 
tant information as to where the barrage would fall. 
Home address, Mrs. H. L. Whitney, mother, 
10 Easterly Avenue, Auburn, N. Y. 

WHITNEY, RALPH L Private 

Deceased. Company C, 112th Machine Gun 
BattaUon. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Montague, France, October 15, 1918. During 
an attack. Private Whitney was tireless in his eSorts 
to bring food and water to his comrades. On 
October 8 he captured 13 Germans without as- 
sistance and without regard to his personal safety. 



Later, while aiding a wounded comrade he was 
severely wounded. Next of kin, E. E. Whitney, 
father, R. F. D. 7, Aim Arbor, Mich. 

WHITSON, LESTER Corporal 

Company E, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium. July 4, 1918. 
Although severely wounded in the shoulder at the 
beginning of the engagement, he continued for- 
ward as squad leader, exhibiting great gallantry 
and setting an inspiring example to his men. Home 
address, Mrs. Emma Whitson, mother, 6816 
Olcott Avenue, Chicago, III. 

WHITSON, ROBERT KENNETH . Captain 
26th Infantry. When his major was killed near 
Soissons, France. July 19, 1918, he took command of 
his battalion and, although wounded, led it for- 
ward for the succeeding three days to its final ob- 
jective, and, although wounded again, refused to be 
evacuated until he had directed the consolidation 
of his position. Home address, Mrs. R. K. Whit- 
son, wife. Union City, Tenn. 

WHITTHORNE, HARRY S. . . . Captain 
140th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Exermont, France, September 28, 1918, 
and October 1, 1918. He organized a detachment 
to go 1200 yards in front of our Unes to rescue 
the wounded in a wood previously occupied. He 
brought back over 20 of the wounded, who would 
otherwise have been captured or died from expos- 
ure, the rescue being effected under heavy machune- 
gun and artillery fire. Later, when he was the only 
oflBcer with the battalion, he refused to be evac- 
uated, though wounded and burned by mustard 
gas, remaining in command until the battaUon 
was reUeved. Home address, Sam Whitthorne, 
620 Second Avenue, San Francisco, Cal. 

WIBERG, ALVIN Sergeant 

Company C, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action during the Somme offensive, 
France, August 15, 1918. Blown over the parapet 
of an outpost when an enemy shell made a direct 
hit, he, upon regaining consciousness, carried the 
wounded members of his squad through heavy 
shell and machine-gun fire to a dressing station. 
He then drew a new automatic rifle from a nearby 
dump, and, making his way through heavy fire, 
established a new outpost, holding it alone against 
the enemy for 14 hours until relieved. Home ad- 
dress, Olaf Olsen, uncle, 3740 North Central Park 
Avenue, Chicago, III. 

WICHART, GEORGE . . Second Lieutenant 
French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion nearMonthois, France, September 27 to October 
7, 1918. During the attack on Monthois he volun- 
tarily undertook the most hazardous missions, fear- 
lessly traversing ground swept by machine-gun fire 
and severe bombardment to secure Uaison between 
neighboring French units and to reconnoiter our 
first line positions. His reports were invaluable. 
On the night of October 2 he led a battaUon to its 
position of attack and personally reconnoitered the 
line under intense machine-gun and artillery fire, 
furnishing a splendid example of coolness and 
utter disregard of danger to the men of the battaUon. 

WICKHAN, GORDON Private 

Headquarters Company, 131st Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, 
France, August 11. 1918. He was on duty with a 
carrying party, which was severely shelled and 
gassed while passing through Grassier Wood. In 
utter diregard of his own personal safety, this cour- 
ageous soldier made repeated trips into the woods 
undpr heavy shell fire and rescued wounded soldiers. 
Home address, G. R. Wickhan, father, care S.S. 
Albania, Goodrich Transportation Co., Chicago, 
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WICKLIFFE, ROBERT E Private 

Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, 
July 14-1.5. 1918. After being severely wounded 
Private Wickliffe remained at his post pr^rforming 
his duties as a relay runner until relieved. Home 
address, Mrs. Clara WickUEfe, mother, R. F. D. 4, 
Warsaw, Mo. 

WIDDIFIELD, CECIL J. . Second Lieutenant 
6th U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Etienne, France, October 5, 1918. 
Lieutenant Widdifield voluntarily went forward 
for a distance of 800 meters under heavy shell fire 
and rescued a wounded soldier who had been left 
there the night before when the advance patrols 
had been withdrawn. Home address, Mrs. Jack 
Meader, cousin, Seattle, Wash. 

WIESE, EDWIN Private 

Company C, 355th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Essey, France, September 12, 
1918. He displayed conspicuous gallantry by 
creeping forward alone under machine-gun fire 
and capturing two enemy machine-guns, which 
were holding up the advance of his organization. 
Home address, Mrs. Louise Wiese, 2514 Harris 
Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 

WIGGINS, EDWIN W Sergeant 

Deceased. Company A, 128th Machine Gun 
Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Baulny, France, September 29, 1918. Ser- 
geant Wiggins led a machine-gun platoon to a threat- 
ened portion of the line, under a heavy enemy bar- 
rage, walking back and forth along the front under 
heavy enemy fire, encouraging his men and direct- 
ing the construction of emplacements. He also 
organized a group of infantrymen, who had be- 
come separated from their organizations, and put 
them in the line, supervising their intrenchmenta. 
This gallant soldier was killed just as this work 
was completed. Next of kin, T. S. Wiggins, father, 
506 South Maple Street, Carthage, Mo. 

WIGGLESWORTH, ROBERT . . Captain 
132d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Consenvoye, France, October 9, 1918. 
When the two platoons he was leading in attack 
were held up b.v terrific fire from two machine- 
guns. Captain Wigglesworth ordered his men to 
lie down and he, singlehanded rushed one nest, 
killing the gunner and capturing the crew. He 
then forced the surrender of the second gun crew. 
Home address, Mrs. Alfreida Wiggleaworth, wife, 
Chicago, 111. 

WIGHT, HOWARD M Private 

Company I, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
28, 1918. When his battahon withdrew after at- 
tacking a hostile position under heavy fire, Private 
Wight, instead of falling back, organized a party 
and, in the face of intense machine-gun fire, res- 
cued 15 wounded soldiers who would otherwise 
have fallen into the hands of the enemy. He placed 
the wounded men in a gravel pit and remained the 
entire night, administering first aid, despite the 
fact that he himself was nearly exhausted after 
three davs of fighting. Home address, Bert 
S. Lamb, 298 Pine Street, South Portland, Me. 

WILBUR, THOMAS A Secretary 

Y. M. C. A, Attached to 6th Machine Gun Bat- 
talion, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Jaulny, France, September 13-15, 1918. 
Dpclining to remain in the rear, Mr. Wilbur attached 
himself to the Medical Department rendering first 
aid and bringing in wounded, serving at all times 
in a most valuable manner. He disregarded an 
order to return to the rear when it seemed that the 



enemy would launch a counterattack, but remained 
with the wounded until all were safely evacuated. 
Home addre.ss, Mrs. T. W. Wilbur, mother, 24 
Franklin Square, New Britain, Conn. 

WILCOX, GILBERT W. . Private (First Class) 
Company D, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action on the Vesle River, near ViUe 
Savoy at a time when it was undor a heavy bom- 
bardment to rescue a wounded officer. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Nathan Wilcox, mother, Linton, Ore. 

WILCOX GLENN E. , Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. Company L, 30th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Jaulgonne, 
France, July 23, 1918. When his company had 
reached its objective and was suffering heavy cas- 
ualties from shell fire, Lieutenant Wilcox rendered 
valuable assistance in reorganizing the company 
and caring for the wounded. He remained on duty 
even though suffering from severe mustard gas 
burns. Next of kin, Mrs. Louise M. Wilcox, 
mother, 523 State Line Avenue, Texarkana, Texas. 

WILCOX, RALPH M. . . First Lieutenant 
5th Regiment U. S M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Letanne, France, November 
10^11, 1918. Lieutenant Wilcox volunteered for a 
liaison and successfully accomplished it, displaying 
marked bravery. Passing through a heavy ar- 
tillery and machine-gun barrage he pushed through 
the enemy outpost line, routed one of the outposts, 
and succeeded in establishing liaison between two 
battalions at a critical moment. Home addre.ss, 
Lyman T. Wilcox, father. 520 East Twenty-first 
Street, North Portland, Ore. 

WILCOXSON, ORVAL . Private (First Class) 
Machine Gun Company 357th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the Argonne, 
France, October 23, 1918. He was always the first 
to volunteer as a company runner for dangerous 
missions, and repeatedly passed through heavy fire 
to deUver important messages, showing marked 
personal heroism. Home address, John T. Wil- 
coxaon. father. Marietta, Okla. 

WILDER, MARSHALL P. . . , Captain 
354th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Xammcs, France, September 26. 1918. 
Captain Wilder was in command of a raiding party, 
which was caught under such heavy machlno-gun 
fire that the success of the raid was threatened. 
Taking charge of a combat group, whose leader had 
become a casualty, this officer charged the hostile 
strong point and succeeded in clearing it with heavy 
casualties to the enemy, the reaminder of whom re- 
treated. Home address, Mrs. Hardy D. Biggs, 
sister, 216 Wooater Street, Elyria, Ohio. 

WILDER, THOMAS E Corporal 

Deceased. Company F, 137th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Baulny, 
France, September 28, 1918. After all of his squad 
but himself had been killed by the explo.sion of a 
shell, and after half of one hand had been carried 
away by a piece of shell. Corporal Wilder vahantly 
continued the combat until he himself was killed. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Guy Vance, Macksville, Ka. 

WILES, GEORGE L Private 

Machine Gun Company, 120th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, 
France, September 29, 1918. After his own gun 
had been knocked out. Private Wiles assi.sted an- 
other soldier in breaking up an enemy machine-gun 
nest and turning the captured gun on the enemy, 
firing about a thousand rounds. When this gun 
jammed he procured grenades and the rifle of a 
dead soldier and continued on to the objective. 
Home address, William Wiles father, R. F. D. 2, 
Newmarket, Tenn. 



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WILEY, J. E Private 

Company B, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Les Evaux, France, July 
15-15, 1918. After being badly gassed. Private 
Wiley continued with his duties as runner, carrying 
messages through a heavy bombardment to and 
from the front line. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
Wiley, mother, 440 San Rafael Street, Colorado 
Springs, Colo. 

WILKEN, ALT C Private 

Company M, 168th Infantry. He aided mate- 
rially in the advance against the Prussian Guards 
near Sergy, France, July 28, 1918. Despite three 
wounds he continued firing with his automatic rifle 
until his right hand was shattered. Home address, 
Mrs. J. C. Wilken 1009 Walnut Street, Atlantic, 
la. 

WILKERSON, ALFRED .... Private 
Company B, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Jaulny, France, September 12, 
1918. Private Wilkerson and another soldier 
who were acting as wire cutters with the first Une 
of infantry, fought their way forward in advance 
of their unit and were the first men to enter Jaulny, 
while it was swept by machine-gun fire, infested 
with snipers, and still occupied by rear-guard de- 
tachments of the enemy. After capturing eight 
Germans in a dugout, they courageously searched 
the caves in the town and took 55 prisoners. Home 
address. Myrtle, Mo. 

WILKINS, JOHN . . . Private (First Class) 
Machine Gun Company, 316th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, 
France, November 3 and 4, 1918. Repeatedly 
volunteering to act as runner. Private Wilkins 
made several hazardous journeys from headquarters 
to the machine-gun positions, a distance of 500 
meters, at all times subjected to intense artillery 
bombardment. Home address, Mrs. Leah J. 
Wilkins, wife, Philadelphia, Pa. 

WILKINSON, HAROLD .... Private 
Company B, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action south of Soissons, France, 
July 20, 1918. When the enemy was forming for a 
counter attack he carried messages three times 
through their heavy barrage, and although in an 
exhausted condition from that work, he remained 
with his company throughout the entire operations. 
Home address, John W. Wilkinson, father, Wil- 
liams, Iowa. 



WILKINSON, JACK H Private 

Company D, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. During the operations against the 
Hindenburg line Private Wilkinson left shelter and 
went forward, crawling on his hands and knees, 
under heavy machine-gun fire, to the aid of a 
wounded ofiicer and a wounded soldier. With the 
assistance of another soldier he succeeded in drag- 
ging and carrying them back to the shelter of a 
trench. Home address, Mrs. C. B. Mudge, friend, 
Halsey Valley, Ky. 

WILKINSON, JOHN L. . . First Sergeant 
Company G, 140th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Exermont, France, Septem- 
ber 28, 1918. After being seriously gassed. Ser- 
geant Wilkinson refused to be evacuated, but re- 
mained on duty for three days, assisting the officers 
in maintaining organization with utter disregard 
for his own safety, until the company was re- 
lieved becoming so exhausted that he was unable 
to walk. Home address, George Wilkinson, father, 
Richmond, Mo. 



WILKINSON, THADDEUS R. . . Sergeant 
Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action at Verdun, France, 
October 4-9, 1918. Throughout this period 
Sergeant Wilkinson, with utter disregard for per- 
sonal danger, rendered first aid to the wounded under 
heavy artillery and machine gun fire. On October 
9 he was severely wounded while endeavoring to 
reach a wounded comrade, passing through the 
direct fire of the enemy in his gallant attempt. Home 
address, Mrs. D. J. Wilkinson, Capleville, Tenn. 

WILLARD, HENRY W Corporal 

Company B, Seventh Infantry. In the Bois de 
Belleau, on June 20, 1918, he went out of his posi- 
tion for a distance of 75 yards under heavy machine- 
gun fire, and by rifle fire took possession of one of the 
guns, brought it back, and proceeded to put it in 
operation against the Germans. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary Willard, mother, R. F. D. 22, Brookton, 
N. Y. 

WILLIAMS, CHARLES F. . Second Lieutenant 
9th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
11, 1918. Although wounded by a high-explosive 
shell. Lieutenant Williams refused to be evacuated, 
but continued leading his platoon in the attack, 
and successfully defended his positions from counter 
attack until completely exhausted. Home address, 
Charles F. WiUiams, Mansfield, Ohio. 

WILLIAMS, CM Captain 

Medical Department, 125th Infantry. For ex- 
ceptional heroism in action on the Ourcq River 
July 31 and August 1, 1918; northwest of Cou- 
longes, France, August 2, 1918; and on the heights 
overlooking the Vesle River, August 3-7, 1918. 
During these three periods of severe fighting he 
maintained a dressing station close to the advanced 
lines and worked continuously night and day 
under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. 
Home address, J. C. Wilhams, Boston, Ark. 

WILLIAMS, CHARLES V. . . . Corporal 
Company B, 345th Battahon Tank Corps. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Baulny, 
Meuse, France, September 28, 1918. During an 
attack on a hedge south of the Montrebeau Woods, 
Corporal Williams left his tank, which was out of 
action, and went through the severe rifle, machine- 
gun, and artillery fire to give first aid to his wound- 
ed Ueutenant. He then took the wounded offi- 
cer's place, leading the platoon of tanks to the ob- 
jective through the intense enemy fire. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Charles V. WilUams, 534 South Forty- 
ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

WILLIAMS, FRANK Sergeant 

Company M. 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the Argonne Forest, France, 
October 9, 1918. In the absence of the platoon 
commander. Sergeant WilUams displayed great 
courage and good judgment in leading has platoon 
in the attack on Hill 263. Although wounded in the 
advance, he refused to be evacuated, but continued 
to lead his men under heavy artillery and machi ne-gun 
fire. He remained with his command until it was 
reUeved. Home address, Frank WilUams, father, 
Wellston, Ohio. 

WILLIAMS, FRANK G. . Private (First Class) 
Headquarters Company, 9th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah 
Ferme, France, October 3, 1918. While acting as 
runner. Private WilUams, badly wounded, con- 
cealed the fact when he reaUzed that his services 
were badly needed. He ran and deUvered messages 
throughout the attack and not until objectives 
were attained and consoUdated would he allow 
his wound to be dressed. Home address, W. E. 
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WILLIAMS. FRANK L. . . First Lieutenant 
Medical Corps, 168th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action in Champagne, east 
of Rheims, France, July 15, 1918, and near the 
River Ourcq, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 
July 30, 1918. He voluntarily left a dugout on the 
Champagne front, and for more than two hours, 
all the time under shell fire, administered to the 
needs of wounded men who were lying in the open. 
During the advance across the River Ourcq he 
voluntarily remained in exposed positions under 
heavy shell fire, caring for and dressing the wounded 
until he was severely injured. Home address, 
Mrs. F. L. Williams, 2005 University Avenue, 
Des Moines. la. 

WILLIAMS, FRANK M Captain 

325th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Juvin. France, October 12 and 16, 
1918. During the operations in the vicinity of St. 
Juvin this officer demonstrated the highest per- 
sonal bravery and leadership. On October 12, 
although he was wounded, he organized a provision- 
al combat group and led it to a ridge, repulsing an 
enemy counterattack which threatened our left 
flank. On October 16 while he was reconnoitering 
a position for machine-guns he rescued an American 
soldier from five armed Germans four of whom he 
killed with his pistol. Later on the same day he 
saw a hostile skirmish line advancing toward hill 
182. He rushed a machine-gun forward with which 
the attack was broken. Home address, Mrs. 
Clare Williams, wife, 4103^ Franklin Street, 
Tampa, Fla. 

WILLIAMS, HENRY M. . First Lieutenant 
76th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Dun-sur-Meuse, France, October 31- 
November 11, 1918. In command of a detached 
piece operating with the infantry of the 5th Divi- 
sion, Lieutenant WiUiams kept his gun close be- 
hind the attacking waves and skillfully accom- 
plished the missions assigned to him. This was 
the first field piece to cross the Meuse. Putting out 
of action a battery of German 77-mm. guns, by 
direct fire, he later turned on the retreating enemy 
after his own ammunition had been exhausted. 
Home address, Mrs. R. R. Williams, mother, 114 
Webster Street, Redlands, Cal. 

WILLIAMS, ISHAM R. . Second Lieutenant 
7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Fossoy, France, July 21, 1918. Lieute- 
nant Williams led a patrol across the Marne River 
under intense machine-gun fire, and when his boat 
was sunk, twice swam the river to correct the fire 
of his covering detachment and to bring his patrol 
to safety after their mission had been accomplished. 
Home address, Mrs. Mary Lyde Hicks Williams, 
mother, Fauson, N. C. 

WILLIAMS, JAMES R. . Private (First Class) 
Company E, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mazinghein, France, Oc- 
tober 19, 1918. With another soldier Private Wil- 
liams volunteered and rescued a wounded comrade 
from an exposed position in front of the line after 
two other men had lost their lives in attempting 
to do so. Home address, Richard E. WilUams, 
father, Peytonburg, Ky. 

WILLIAMS, JESSE V Sergeant 

Company F, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Haumont, Franco, Septem- 
ber 15, 1918. When the platoon he commanded 
was enfiladed successively by two machine-gun 
uests, he disposed his men so that both nests were 
captured without casualties. He displayed marked 
personal heroism in the advance, killing one enemy 
gunner with the butt of his rifle and bayonetting a 



second. His display of fearlessness was an example 
that inspired his men. Home address, Mrs. 
Jennie Williams, mother, Lanett, Ala. 

WILLIAMS, JOE Private 

Company E, 366th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Lesseux, France, September 
4, 1918. He was a member of a combat group 
which was attacked by 20 of an enemy raiding 
party advancing under a heavy barrage and using 
liquid. The sergeant in charge of the group was 
killed and several others, including Private Wil- 
liams, were wounded. Nevertheless, this soldier, 
with three others, fearlessly resisted the enemy un- 
til they were driven off. Home address, Mrs. 
Carrie Gordon, friend, Uniontown, Ala. 

WILLIAM, JOHN F. Jr. . . First Lieutenant 
120th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Ypres, Belgium, August 2, 1918. He 
volunteered to destroy an enemy pillbox which hsid 
caused many casualties in his battalion. With 
much skill and daring he led a da.vlight patrol, 
under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, rushed 
the pillbox, killed or wounded the occupants, and 
accomplished his mission. Home address, J. F. 
WiUiams, father, 201 East Liberty Street, Charlotte, 
N. C. 

WILLIAMS, JOHN J. . . Second Lieutenant 
165th Infantry. On July 28, 1918, near Villers- 
sur-Fere, France, when all the other officers of his 
company had been killed or wounded, he promptly 
took command, led his men through artillery and 
machine-gun fire, rushed a machine-gun which was 
blocking his advance, personally killed four mem- 
bers of its crew, gained his objective and held it. 
Home address, Mrs. Lorraine WilUams, 1300 Wis- 
consin Street, Berlin, Wis. 

WILLIAMS, LOCKWOOD . First Sergeant 

Company I, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cleryle-Petit, France, 
November 5, 1918. When his company was held 
up by a machine-gun nest. First Sergeant (then 
sergeant) WilUams, with two soldiers, attacked the 
nest, killed two gunners and captured eight pris- 
oners. This act made it possible for his company to 
advance and clear the bridgehead for the crossing 
of the brigade. Home address, Mrs. Addie Wil- 
liams, mother, Asheville, N. C. 

WILLIAMS, MACK Private 

Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
October 3, 1918. Wounded in the hip by shell 
fire while acting as stretcher bearer. Private Wil- 
liams remained on duty until his company was re- 
lieved seven days later. Home address, Alonza 
WilUams, R. F. D. 1, Wiggans, Miss. 

WILLIAMS, PONTIAC J. Jr. . . . Private 
Company K, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Hill No. 212, near Sergy, 
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 
1918. He volunteered to go out in front of our 
lines and bring in a wounded runner. Although he 
was shot in the face before he reached the runner, 
he accomplished his mission. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary Chingman, aunt, R. F. D. 1, Hart, 
Mich. 

WILLIAMS, RAY Bugler 

Company A, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux, France, October 8-12, 
1918. Throughout this period Bugler WiUiams, 
acting as company runner, showed utter disregard 
for personal safety in carrying messages under fire. 
October 10, when the advance of his company was 
checked by enemy machine-gun and direct ar- 
tillery fire, he carried a message of great impor- 
tance to battaUon headquarters and returned with 



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an answer, through a hail of bullets and shells. He 
continued to carry messages until he dropped from 
sheer exhaustion and even then begged to be per- 
mitted to resume his duties. Home address, M. T. 
Williams, father, Lexington, N. C. 

WILLIAMS. RAY T Private 

Deceased. Headquarters Company, 4th In- 
fantry For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Grand Ballois Farm, France, July 15, 1918. After 
several of his comrades had been killed or wounded 
while attempting to repair telephone lines, Private 
Williams went out and performed the mission 
under heavy gas and shell bombardment. Next of 
kin, Mrs. Elfie Williams, wife, Osgood, Mo. 

WILLIAMS, WALTER Corporal 

Battery B, 18th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near le Donjon Farm, 
France, July 15-17, 1918. Despite severe injuries, 
Corporal Williams remained at his post through 
a terrific shelling, firing his piece and directing his 
squad for two days before allowing himself to be 
evacuated. Home address, Mrs. J. L. Bennett, 
sister, 2502 Sixth Street, Tuscaloosa, Ala. 

WILLIAMS, WILFRED .... Private 
Deceased. Company K, 109th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montblain- 
ville, France, September 28, 1918. As point of 
patrol sent out to locate and destroy an enemy 
machine-gun nest, he exposed himself fearlessly to 
draw the enemy fire, which instantly killed him. 
Through his sacrifice and inspired by his bravery, 
his companions rushed and captured the enemy 
emplacement. Next of kin, Wilfred Williams, 
father, Care Ernest F. Falgout, Cut, La. 

WILLIAMS, WILL J Private 

Company E, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, 
August 8, 1918. Although seriously wounded, he 
remained on duty, carrying messages across zones 
swept by heavy fire. He showed marked heroism, 
his example being an inspiration to those serving 
with him. Home address, Mrs. Mary Williams, 
grandmother, 606 East Green Street, Urbana, 111. 

WILLIAMS. WILLIAM C Captain 

109th Infantry. Early in the fighting near 
Monthurel, France, July 15, 1918, he was wounded 
three times, but in spite of suffering and loss of 
blood he refused to leave his men until his battalion 
was relieved three days later. Home address, 
Mrs. Gertrude WiUiams, wife, 1721 North Eight- 
eenth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

WILLIAMSON, ALFRED . Private (First Class) 
Medical Detachment, 370th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Beaume, France. 
November 8, 1918. Private Williamson was as- 
signed to duty at the first-aid station, but volun- 
teered to accompany the attacking lines to more 
expeditiously attend to the wounded. During the 
advance he constantly exposed himself to the en- 
emy and under heavy fire to render first aid. 
Home address, Miss Myrtle Williamson, San 
Diego, Cal. 

WILLIAMSON, HARRY A. . . . Sergeant 
Company C, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Romagne, France, October 
14, 1918. While advancing with his platoon. 
Sergeant Williamson located the position of an 
enemy machine-gun. Without assistance he at- 
tacked the gun and successfully accomplished the 
capture of both gun and crew. Home address, 
Mrs. Nellie Williamson, Mena, Ark. 

WILLIAMSON, PHILIP H. . First Lieutenant 
Ist Antiaircraft Machine Gun Battalion. For 



extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, 
France, September 10-26, 1918. He displayed 
extreme coolness and courage while conducting 
the advance of his company in the sector near 
Thiaucourt. He visited daily, under heavy shell 
fire, his gun positions and made daily reconnais- 
sances of the lines. When wounded, he refused to 
be taken to the hospital until he had superin- 
tended the removal of his men to a place of safety. 
Home address, Mrs. F. A. WiUiamson, mother, 
Mt. Washington, Md. 

WILLIAMSON, WILLIAM H. . . Sergeant 
Company M, 108th Infantry. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, Sep- 
tember 29, 1918. Sergeant Williamson, in charge 
of a combat patrol successfully accomplished his 
mission under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, 
after three-fourths of his patrol had been killed or 
wounded. In the same engagement, he success- 
fully reorganized his company, after all the oflBcers 
were killed or wounded, and led it in effective 
combat. Home address, James Williamson, father, 
176 Van Anden Street, Auburn, N. Y. 

WILLIS. EDWARD . . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 170th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 
29, 1918. Lieutenant Willis displayed remarkable 
gallantry in leading his platoon of machine-guns 
for more than 2,000 yards under terrific machine- 
gun fire. Even after being mortally wounded and 
unable to advance further, he continued to urge 
his men on. Next of kin, Mrs. Edward WilUa, 
144 Summit Avenue, Summit, N. J. 

WILLIS, EDWARD S Sergeant 

Company A, 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Vi6ville-en- 
Haye, in the St. Mihiel salient. France, September 
12, 1918. He displayed great courage, determina- 
tion, and devotion to duty leading his section for- 
ward to its objective, inspiring his men by his 
coolness under fire. While consolidating his ob- 
jective he was severely wounded by shrapnel, but 
remained in command of his section until over- 
come by weakness and sent to the rear. His ex- 
ample was an inspiration to every soldier of his 
command. Home address, Mrs. Maud WiUis, 
Durango, Colo. 

WILLIS, PAUL Sergeant 

Deceased. Company K, 14l8t Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, 
France, October 8, 1918. Upon the death of his 
platoon commander. Sergeant WiUis took com- 
mand of the platoon and led his men in an attack 
against the enemy. Although wounded several 
times, he continued to lead his men until killed by 
machie-gun fire. Next of kin, Daniel Willis, 
father, China Springs, Texas. 

WILLMOT, WILLIAM H. . Gunnery Sergeant 
Company M, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Barricourt, 
France, November 1-2, 1918. Sergeant Wilmot 
established an outpost under heavy enemy fire 
and by cool leadership and unusual daring effected 
the capture of a hostile machine gun and five 
prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Esther Wilmot, 
R. F. D. 2, Milan, Mich. 

WILLS, JOHN H Major 

Deceased. First Regiment Engineers. Adjutant 
of his brigade at Berzy-le-Sec, France, July 21, 
1918, he repeatedly displayed great bravery, mak- 
ing trips among troops under violent fire, and by 
his courage and initiative contributed materially 
to the success of the engagement. Home address, 
Mrs. James T. Anderson, Auburn, Ala. 



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WILSON, CARLISLE R. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montblainville, France, 
September 27, 1918. In order to ostablish and main- 
tain liaison with the adjacent division, Lieutenant 
Wilson, although wounded, led his men along the 
valley of the Aire River and across a bridge through 
the heaviest kind of artillery and machine-gun fire. 
He died soon after this exploit from the wounds re- 
ceived. Next of kin, Judge J. C. Wilson, father, 
Bethany, Mo. 

WILSON, CASEL Private 

Company G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 
1918. In order to stop artillery fire which was 
causing heavy losses in our ranks he, with another 
soldier, rushed 300 yards to the front, attacked a 
machine-gun strong point and a 77-mm. artillery 
gun, captured the position and the gun, killed two, 
and captured 13 of the enemy. Home address, 
Isaac Wilson, R. F. D. 9, ChilUcothe, Ohio. 

WILSON, EARLE W Sergeant 

Company M, IGSth Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action, near Sergy, France, July 28, 
1918. Showing great personal bravery and con- 
tempt of danger at all times during the attack 
on Hill 212, he maneuvered his platoon so skill- 
fully as to capture a machine-gun position with 
four of its occupants, after which he operated the 
two enemy guns thus taken against the retreating 
Germans. Home address, Mrs. Earl W. Wilson, 
Jefferson, la. 

WILSON. FRED T. . . Second Lieutenant 
16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Soissons, France, July IS, 1918. 
Wounded early in the engagement. Lieutenant 
Wilson refused to be evacuated and remained with 
his platoon throughout the day's fighting, until the 
objective was reached. Although he was suffering 
acute pain from his wounds, he personally attacked 
several machine-gun nests and aided other wounded 
men. Home address, Fred Wilson, father, Beach 
Avenue, Mamaroneck, N. Y. 

WILSON, GUY M Major 

125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action while cpmmanding the leading battalion in 
the successful advance from Courmont to Mont St. 
Martin, France, from July 31 to August 5, 1918. 
including the forced crossing of the Ourcq River 
and several engagements, and especially at Les 
Jamblet, where he personally led the successful 
charge of his battalion. Home address, Mrs. 
Bertha A. Wilson, wife, 221 Patterson Block, 
Flint, Mich. 

WILSON, HARVEY . . Second Lieutenant 
372d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bussy Farm, France, September 28-29, 
1918. After being hit by a shell splinter he con- 
tinued to lead his platoon against the enemy posi- 
tion until he was again hit by another shell frag- 
ment and had to be carried from the field. His 
example of devotion to duty and hi."! courage in- 
spired the men of the platoon to continue the at- 
tack successfully. Home address, Mrs. Mary 
Wilson, mother, 14 Cherry Street, Boston, Mass. 

WILSON, HAZEN P Private 

Company C, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesncs, France, October 9, 
1918. Private Wilson displayed exceptional cour- 
age and bravery while carrying messages from his 
company in the line to his regimental post of com- 
mand. While carrying messages he passed through 
areas swept by a terrific enemy fire. He was re- 
peatedly knocked down by the shell explosions, and 
had his rifle broken and his pack torn from his back 
by the force of the exploding shells, but success- 



fully completed his mission, delivering messages 
which were of great value in the success of the oper- 
ation. Home address, Mrs. J. S. Wilson, 1776 
Sootten Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 

WILSON, JAMES M. . . Second Lieutenant 
126th Infantry. He returned under fire into en- 
emy barbed-wire near Ammertzviller, Alsace, 
the night of July 8, 1918, to recover two of his 
patrol who were missing after a raid, and, although 
painfully wounded himself brought them safely to 
the American trenches, concealing the fact of his 
injury until he had succeeded in his undertaking 
and fainted from exhaustion. Home address, 
C. S. Wilson, father, 1120 South West Street, 
Kalamazoo. Mich. 

WILSON, JOSEPHUS B. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, 
France, October 12, 1918. Lieutenant Wilson 
skillfully led a portion of his company through a 
terrific hostile barrage, establishing them in shell 
holes where the guns were set up. He then re- 
turned through the same barrage and, assembling 
his reserve platoon, started in the direction of the 
enemy, but while leading his men to the attack, he 
was mortally wounded and died upon the field. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Ellsworth Wilson, mother, 
Athens, Tenn. 

WILSON, MERRITT, . . First Lieutenant 
125th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Reddy Farm, France, August 2, 1918. 
With a party of 30 men. Lieutenant Wilson led the 
advance on the Bois Chenet, where a full company 
of Germans, supported by machine-guns, were 
encountered. Due to his splendid leadership and 
example, this resistance was overcome and the 
woods were taken. Although suffering great pain 
from a broken ear drum, caused by the explosion 
of a shell. Lieutenant Wilson immediately led his 
party to the flank of the battalion, where numerous 
attempts of the enemy to retake the woods were 
repulsed. He refused to leave his company for 
first aid until darkness had brought an end to the 
advance. Home address, Mrs. MoUie Griswold, 
sister, 203 Seventh Street, Calumet, Mich. 

WILSON, ROBERT M Private 

Deceased. Company I, 118th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Brancourt, 
France, October 8, 1918. Private Wilson, who was 
a Lewis gunner, encountered an enemy machine- 
gun nest containing four Germans who were in- 
flicting heavy casualties on the right platoon 
of the company. He opened fire with his Lewis 
gun and then charged the nest, firing as he advanced 
and killing all the occupants of the post. On Oc- 
tober 17, 1918, Private Wilson was killed while on 
duty with his company. Next of kin, David Y. 
Wilson, father. Great Falls, S. C. 

WILSON, ROGERS M Captain 

18th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Soissons, France, July 18-22, 1918. 
Throughout this period Captain Wilson led his 
company against the enemy in a masterly manner, 
displaying exceptonal judgment, energy, and con- 
spicuous gallantry until he received a severe wound 
which permanently disabled his right arm. Home 
address, Mrs. R. M. Wilson, wife, 357 College Street, 
Macon, Ga. 

WILSON, SHUG Private 

Company D, 105th Engineers. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Vellicourt, France, 
September 28, 1918. After his company had taken 
shelter from a terrific bombardment of shell and 
machine-gun fire. Private Wilson volunteered and 
went to the aid of a wounded comrade who was 
lying 100 yards out on a shell-swept area. He gave 



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first-aid treatment, after which he carried him 
back to the dressing station. Home address, 
Mrs. Mary Jones Wilson, Wilder, Tenn. 

WILSON, THOMAS J Private 

Company K, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fremont, France, October 
7, 1918. After his platoon had reached its objec- 
tive in an exhausted condition and without food or 
water, he voluntarily exposed himself to heavy fire 
to get rations and canteens from dead soldiers, who 
had fallen in exposed positions, and distributed 
these among the men of his platoon. Later, he 
carried an imporant message over ground sub- 
jected to intense artillery fire, and, with three 
other soldiers, carried a wounded officer to a dress- 
ing station, over ground commanded by the en- 
emy positions. Home address, Mrs. Jennie Wilson, 
mother, 1501 East Thirteenth Street, Chat- 
tanooga, Tenn. 

WILT. PERRY W Private 

Company C, 311th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Mont- 
faucon, France, September 29, 1918. While per- 
forming his duties as company runner he passed 
through an intensely shelled area on six different 
occasions and expressed a willingness to make 
several more trips, as the situation required. While 
making his last journey across the area he was 
severely wounded. Home address, Mrs. Eliz- 
abeth V. Wilt, mother. R. F. D. 2. Swanton, Md. 

WINANT, FREDERICK. Jr. . First Lieutenant 
30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Lieutenant 
Winant was in command of the Stokes' mortar 
platoon of his regiment at the beginning of the 
German attack of July 15, when all but two of his 
guns were blown out of their pits by enemy fire. 
Changing the location of his two remaining guns, 
he continued to fire on the Germans as they crossed 
the Marne. and when he was no longer able to do 
so he withdrew his men, numbering about 20, 
and assisted in holding back the enemy, approach- 
ing from three sides. Regardless of personal 
danger, he remained on duty throughout the 
action, refusing to accept first aid. though he 
had been twice wounded. Home address. Chnton 
Gilbert, uncle, 48 East Fiftieth Street. New York 
City. 

WINCENCIAK, WILLIAM . . . Sergeant 
6th Machine Gun Battahon, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, 
France. October 4, 1918. When his platoon com- 
mander was killed Sergeant Wincenciak took 
charge of the platoon under heavy shell fire, but was 
immediately seriously wounded. He then turned 
over his orders to next in command, ordered 
stretcher bearers to carry another man away 
first and waited until they had returned. 
Home address, Matt Wincenciak, 341 Lord Street, 
Dunkirk, N.Y. 

WINCHENBAUGH. WOLCOTT . Corporal 
Company E. 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. On 
April 22. 1918, when the patrol of which he was a 
member was rushed by superior numbers near 
the enemy's trenches, he displayed exceptional 
coolness and courage before and after the wounding 
of his leader. Second Lieutenant A. L. Sundval. 
whom he rescued from the hands of the enemy, 
and half dragged and half carried back to his own 
Unes. Home address, L. P. Winchenbaugh, 
father, 22 Dana Avenue, Hyde Park, Mass. 

WINCHESTER, E. E Sergeant 

Deceased. Company M, 111th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near La Chene 
Tondu. France, October 4-5, 1918. After three at- 
tempts had failed to bomb out enemy machine-gun 



nests, which were holding up the advance of his 
company. Sergeant Winchester voluntarily led a 
fourth patrol. He made his way to a point close to 
the nests and pressed on, even after all the members 
of his patrol had been killed or wounded. Though 
finally killed, his efforts were instrumental in un- 
covering the nests, which were soon after destroyed. 
Next of kin. Miss Dorothy Winchester, sister. 
Golf. lU. 

WINDSOR, MERLE R Corporal 

Company D, 12th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary herism in action near Haut 
Vesnes, France, July 19, 1918. Although severely 
wounded by a flanking machine-gun fire. Corporal 
Windsor remained with his gun crew in an exposed 
position and under a sweeping artillery and ma- 
chine-gun fire. He received aid from members of 
his company and remained on duty with the platoon 
until the company had withdrawn and he had been 
ordered to the aid station. Home address, Arthur 
H. Windsor, father, 12 Terminal Place, Campbello, 
Mass. 

WINES, PEARL J Sergeant 

Company E, 358th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action north of Fey-en-Heye, France, 
September 12, 1918. Upon encountering a party 
of five Germans, one of whom wounded him in the 
side, Sergeant Wines, unaided, engaged the entire 
number, killing three and capturing the other two. 
Home address, Mrs. Ima Campbell, mother. 406 
Cheyenne Street, Bartlesville, Okla. 

WINESTOCK, JAMES E. . Private (First Class) 
Company M, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Landres-et-St. George. 
France. October 14. 1918. Private Winestock 
showed an utter disregard of personal danger by 
repeatedly carrying messages from his company 
commander to the platoon commanders, through 
an area swept by heavy shell, machine-gun, 
and rifle fire, in full view of enemy snipers who 
were firing upon him. On one trip he found 11 
men who were without a leader, and he personally 
led them in combat against the enemy. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Ellen Winestock, mother, 244 East 
Twenty-eighth Street. New York City. 

WININGER. LAWRENCE . . . Sergeant 
Company C. 60th Artillery, Coast Artillery 
Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Montblainville. France. October 4. 1918. Sergeant 
Winninger ran with a litter into an area under heavy 
shell fire, in effort to save a wounded comrade. 
He succeeded in getting the soldier on the Utter, 
but before he was able to carry him to place of 
safety, a shell struck almost directly beneath the 
litter, kilhng the wounded man and wounding 
Sergeant Wininger severely. Home address, 
Samuel Wininger, father, French Lick, Ind. 

WINSLOW, ALAN F. . . Second Lieutenant 
94th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action in the Toul sector 
on June 6, 1918. While on a patrol, consisting of 
himself and two other pilots, he encountered an 
enemy biplane at an altitude of 4,000 meters near 
St. Mihiel, France. He promptly and vigorously 
attacked, and after a running fight extending far 
beyond the German lines shot his foe down in 
flames near Thiacourt. Home address, W. H. 
Winslow, father, 2628 Hampden Court, Chicago, 
lU. 

WINSLOW, JESSE Corporal 

Company H, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France, 
September 12. 1918. Rushing from shell hole to 
shell hole. Corporal Winslow reached an enemy 
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the gunner and took the remaining members of the 
crew as prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Sarah 
Winslow, mother, Box No. 155, East Cyne, Conn. 

WINTERS, RAY Sergeant 

Company B, 110th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Baulny, France, September 
30, 1918. In the face of an enemy counterattack 
and while exposing himself to intense machine- 
gun and artillery fire, he advanced 300 yards be- 
yond our lines to rescue a wounded soldier. He 
administered first aid to the wounded man and 
then carried him back to our lines. Home address, 
Mrs. Emma Winters, 1014 Barnett Avenue, 
Kansas City, Kan. 

WINTERS, RAYMOND C. . First Lieutenant 
Company G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in the Meuse-Argonne Sector, 
France, September 26, 1918. When the advance 
of his company was held up by machine-gun fire 
from a strong enemy position, Lieutenant Winters 
led hia platoon forward with utter disregard for his 
personal safety. He succeeded in flanking the enemy 
position with a squad of riflemen and an automatic 
rifle team, and by personally directing their fire 
silenced the enemy machine guns, and thereby 
assisted greatly in the capture of the position to- 
gether with 80 prisoners. Home address, Frank T. 
Winters, father, 30 East Twelfth Street, Whitestone, 
N. Y. 

WINTHROP, DUDLEY M. . . . Sergeant 
Company H, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Sector Auberive, France, 
July 16th, 1918. After repeated attempts to res- 
cue a wounded soldier in a communication trench 
held by the enemy had failed, he went out in the. 
face of heavy machine-gun fire, rescued the 
wounded man and dressed his wounds. Home ad- 
dress. Charles Winthrop, 1433 Boscobel Avenue, 
Highbridge, N. Y. 

WINTHROPE, JOHN H. . . First Sergeant 
Company A, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the river Ourcq, northeast 
of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 30, 1918. Ser- 
geant Winthrope took command of his com- 
pany when all the officers were killed or wounded, 
and handled it with extreme courage, coolness and 
skill under an intense artillery bombardment and 
machine-gun fire, during an exceptionally difficult 
attack. Home address, Mrs. J. Winthrope, mother. 
Summit Grove Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pa. 

WINTON, DAVID JUDSON, Second Lieutenant 
Company C, 345th Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont. 
France, October 4, 1918. Lieutenant Winton 
(then sergeant) ran his tank into the wood to re- 
duce a machine-gun nest, but it was hit and set 
on fire. He and the driver were wounded as they 
left the tank, but advanced on the nest and were 
both wounded the second time. While attempting 
to reach his companion, who had been hit the third 
time, Lieutenant Winton was again wounded, but 
reached the driver. They then took cover and re- 
mained until darkness, when Lieutenant Winton 
made his way back to our lines, being hit three 
more times while returning. Home address, 
C. J. Winton, father, 1324 Mt. Curve Avenue, 
Minneapolis, Minn. 

WINTRODE. JOHN H Sergeant 

Company A, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary 

heroism in action near the River Ourcq, northeast 

of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 30, 1918. He 

t ook command of his company when all his officers 

ere killed or wounded and handled it with ex- 

eme courage, coolness, and skill under an intense 



artillery bombardment and machine-gun fire dur- 
ing an exceptionally difficult attack. Home address, 
Winterset, Iowa. 

WIRTH, THOMAS F Major 

355th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near the Bois de Mort-Mare, France, Sep- 
tember 12, 1918. When his battalion was held up 
by numerous German machine-gun nests Major 
Wirth walked out in front in the face of violent 
fire and led his battalion in capturing eight machine- 
guns and 12 prisoners. Home address, Mrs. Alice 
Wirth, wife, Mountain View, Mo. 

WISCHMEIER, OTTO T Private 

Company L, 117th Infantry- For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 
9, 1918. Voluntarily accompanying a party sent 
out to attack machine-gun posts. Private Wisch- 
mier, armed only with a rifle and bayonet, en- 
tered an enemy dugout alone and captured a num- 
ber of Germans. Home address, C. G. Wisch- 
meier, father. West Burlington, la. 

WISE, CHARLES E Captain 

132d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bois de Foret, France, October 12, 
1918. While leading his company in an advance 
from the Bois de Pays to the Bois de Foret, Cap- 
tain Wise was severely wounded, but continued to 
lead his men until he became so weak that he was 
unable to advance further. He then directed the 
advance of hiis company from the shelter of a shell 
hole until the command could be turned over to 
the first sergeant, all the other officers having be- 
come casualties. Home address, Mrs. Charles F. 
Wise, mother, 226 Byron Street, Mankato, Minn. 

WISEMAN, RUFUS E Corporal 

Company H, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, 
France, July 29, 1918, to August 2, 1918. He was 
in charge of a detail for carrying ammunition to a 
machine-gun section. He had performed his duties 
and had been given permission to withdraw to the 
rear, but he remained with his detail for four days 
on the firing line under a heavy bombardment and 
machine-gun fire, assisting the machine-gun 
crew. During these four days he was suffering 
from the effects of gas but refused to be evacuated. 
Home address, WilUam Wiseman, father, Richmond 
Dale, Ohio. 

WISHER, ROBERT F Private 

Company A, 301st Battalion, Tank Corps. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, 
France, September 29, 1918. After aiding in res- 
cuing the woundeed from his tank, which had been 
struck by a shell. Private Wisher, with Corpora 
Albert F. Neil, dismounted machine-guns from the 
tank and operated them against the enemy until 
these were put out of action. They then secured 
rifles and hand grenades and organized an attack 
on the enemy trenches, which they captured and 
held until depletion of their numbers forced them 
to fall back. Later they joined Australian troops 
and fought with them throughout the remainder of 
the day. Home address, Mrs. E. J. Wisher, 
mother, 2115 Master Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

WITHERELL, WILLIAM R. . First Lieutenant 
168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Cote de Chatillon, France, October 
15-16, 1918. While in command of an assaulting 
company, which was without other officers, he 
displayed unhesitating devotion to duty and cour- 
age during the offensive operations at Cote da 
Ch&tillon. Brilliantly leacling his company in 
an attack over open ground swept by \'iolent ma- 
chine-gun fire, he captured 63 prisoners and four 
officers and directed the organizarion of the cap- 



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tiired positions in disregard of all danger. On the 
next day, after severe hand-to-hand fighting, he 
drove off and completely broke up a pending coun- 
terattack, furnishing a splendid example of calm- 
ness, decision, and courage at a very critical time. 
Home address, Arthur J. Witherell, 124 Church 
Street, North Adams, Mass. 

WITMER, GEORGE Corporal 

Company G, 29th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Nonsard, France, September 
12, 1918. Accompanied by another soldier. 
Corporal Witmer attacked and destroyed an en- 
emy machine-gun nest, using only his rifle and bay- 
onet. Home address, Mrs. Mary Witmer, mother, 
R. F. D. 1, Manchester. Pa. 

WITOWSKI, MICHAEL .... Corporal 
Company G, 56th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vilcey-sur-Trey, France, 
November 2, 1918. After Corporal Witowski and 
two wounded comrades had become separated 
from their platoon and were almost entirely sur- 
rounded by the enemy. Corporal Witowski di- 
rected the fire of his men, killing and wounding 
several of the enemy and holding the position un- 
til assistance arrived from his platoon. Home ad- 
dress, John Witowski, father, R. F. D. 1, Rinder- 
brook, N.Y. 

WITT, GEORGE D 

Pharmacist's Mate (Third Class) 
U. S. N. Attached to 6th Machine Gun Bat- 
talion, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Etienne-Arnes, France, October 6, 
1918. Pharmacist's Mate Witt displayed remark- 
able bravery and coolness in giving medical aid to 
wounded marines while going forward with the 
assault waves during the attack north of Blano 
Mont Ridge and near St. Etienne-Arnes, France, 
on October 6, 1918. Late in the afternoon on the 
same date, while giving first aid to a wounded 
marine in an advance machine-gun post, he was 
•hot and seriously wounded by an enemy sniper. 
Home address, G. M. Witt, Harrington, Wash. 

WITT. WALTER S Sergeant 

Company D, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action in Bois de Bantheville, France, 
October 22, 1918. Although wounded in the face by 
machine-gun fire, Sergeant Witt refused to go to 
the first-aid station for treatment, remaining with 
his platoon throughout the engagement, until the 
objective was reached and the position consolidated. 
Home address, Mrs. Mamie Witt, wife, R. F. D. 6, 
Paola, Kan. 

WITTE, LOUIS Sergeant 

Company F, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Roncheres, France, July 30, 
1918. When all the other members of his auto- 
matic rifle squad had been killed or wounded Ser- 
geant Witte (then a private) took the dead gunner's 
automatic rifle and kept it in action against the 
enemy. Considerable enemy machine-gun fire was 
thereby drawn upon his and he was wounded, but 
he nevertheless continued to maintain an effective 
fire while the remainder of his company was with- 
drawing. He remained at his post firing until the 
entire company had withdrawn. Home address, 
Mrs. Amelia Witte, mother. R. F. D. 2, Box 109, 
Wittenburg, Wis. 

WITTEN, CLARENCE Private 

Company A, 26th Infantry. He fearlessly ex- 
posed himself to fire near Soissons, France, July 
20, 1918, in order to obtain effective positions from 
which to fire upon enemy machine-gun nests, con- 
tinuing this valuable work until seriously wounded. 
Home address, E. D. Witten, Herone, Ky. 



WOERMAN, AUGUST Private 

Company A, 321st Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Sommer- 
ance, France, October 15, 1918. Although wounded 
by shrapnel, Private Woerman remained on duty 
throughout the entire night and, after having his 
wounds dressed, insisted on returning for duty. He 
was again wounded the following day, once more 
disregarding his wound and continuing on duty. 
Home address, Mrs. Lottie Woerman, mother, 
6093^ Tenth Street, Quincy, 111. 

WOLL, HERMAN Private 

Ambulance Company 357. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vilcey-sur-Trey, France, 
September 12, 1918. With another soldier. Private 
Woll left the shelter of a wood and went forward 
to rescue a soldier who had fallen wounded on a hill 
under constant machine-gun and shell fire. While 
they were carrying him back on a litter, he was 
again wounded, and the litter was struck twice by 
machine-gun bullets, but they succeeded in carry- 
ing him back to safety, thereby saving his life. 
Home address, Mrs. Mina Myhre, 821 East Dea 
Moines Street, Estherville, la. 

WOLLERT, EDWARD J Corporal 

79th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Thiacourt. 
France, September 15, 1918. At the risk of his life, 
Corporal Wollert went to the aid of a wounded of- 
ficer who was a prisoner in the hands of six Ger- 
mans. With his pistol he shot two of them, while 
the officer killed two others. He captured the two 
remaining Germans and forced them to carry the 
wounded officer back to our lines. Home address, 
Louis Wollert, father, Rural Delivery, Friendship, 
Wis. 

WOMACK, JOHN H Private 

Machine Gun Company, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. 
C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Beau- 
mont, France, November 7, 1918. Private Wo- 
mack was wounded early in the attack, but he re- 
fused to be evacuated, and continued in the ad- 
vance for five days, until he was rendered helpless 
by a second wound. Home address, John Womack, 
father, Wallowa, Ore. 

WOOD, ALTON P. , . . Second Lieutenant 
167th Infantry. While on patrol in No Man's 
Land in the vicinity of Ancreville on the night of 
May 3-4, 1918, he displayed great courage and de- 
votion to duty in continuing to direct his men after 
having been mortally wounded, and refusing aid 
until he was assured of the safety of his men. 
Home address, Nathan L. Wood, father, 327 
Huntington Avenue, Boston, Mass. 

WOOD, DOLPH Private 

Company 55, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, 
July 19, 1918. Corporal Montag and Privates 
Mclntyre, Messinger and Wood captured a ma- 
chine gun which was holding up the company of 
marines, killing the entire crew. To accomplish 
this hazardous and daring work it was necessary 
for them to expose themselves to the fire of this 
gun. Even though Corporal Montag and Privates 
Mclntyre and Messenger were wounded during the 
advance, the party continued and succeeded. 
Home address, Mrs. Alice Wood, mother, Madi- 
son, 111. 

WOOD, MEREDITH . . First Lieutenant 

308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Badonvillers, France, June 30, and near 
Chery Chartreuve, France, August 24, 1918. 
Accompanied by only one noncommissioned of- 
ficer. Lieutenant Wood, acting as signal officer, pen- 
etrated the enemy's front line and bravely patrolled 
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to lead to a listening post. He cut the wire and re- 
turned to our lines with valuable information. On 
August 24, when a direct hit was made on the build- 
ing occupied by regimental headquarters, he was 
severely gassed when he removed his mask to aid 
a mortally wounded soldier, and to search for others 
who might have been overcome. Home address, 
Dr. John Scott Wood, father, 172 Sixth Avenue, 
Brooklyn, N.Y. 

WOOD, WILLIAM EDWARD . . . Private 
Company E, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near the La Selle River, France, 
October 17, 1918. When his squad had become 
separated from the company in a dense fog, 
Private Wood immediately attached himself and 
his squad to a company in the attacking wave and 
continued in the advance. He worked forward with 
a Lewis gun and so placed it that he delivered so 
severe a fire upon an enemy machine-gun nest that 
the crew deserted it. He continued firing until his 
gun was completely demolished by an enemy shell. 
Not daunted by this. Private Wood secured a rifle 
and continued to pour the fire of his whole squad 
upon the retreating enemy, killing many of them. 
Home address, G. W. H. Wood, father, Greer, S. C. 

WOOD, WILLIAM J Sergeant 

Company D, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Villesavoye, France, August 
11, 1918. Although his eyes had been burned by 
gas, he volunteered for duty and assisted in the 
construction of an artillery bridge across the Vesle 
River, under constant machine-gun and artillery 
fire, setting a conspicuous example of personal 
bravery and devotion to duty. Home address, 
Mrs. Catherine Vanderdenter, sister, New Caatle, 
Ind. 

WOODARD, WILLIE L Private 

Company C, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Geneve and Poncheaux, 
France, October 8, 1918. Early on the morning 
of October 8, Private Woodard was painfully 
wounded by severe machine-gun fire, which also 
riddled his gas mask. Unmindful of his sufTering 
and despite the fact that he had no protection from 
gas, he continued to press on with his company un- 
til he fell exhausted and was evacuated. Home 
address, John H. Woodard, father, R. F. D. 7, 
Ripley, Tenn. 

WOODS, HARRY MELVIN . . . Sergeant 
Company D, Ist Gas Regiment. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Montfaucon. France, 
September 20, 1918. While his position was un- 
der heavy and continuous bombardment of both 
gas and high-explosive shells he voluntarily left 
his dugout and put gas masks on 900 soldiers, 
giving his own mask to one of them, and thus sav- 
ing their lives. After being severely gassed by the 
explosion of a shell, one piece of which struck him, 
he continued to administer aid to the other wound- 
ed, and quit when his eyes were swelling shut and 
he was completely exhausted. Home address, 
B. H. Woods, father, Farmington, N. M. 

WOODS, HOWARD S Sergeant 

Company F, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, Oc- 
tober 8, 1918. After all the officers of his company 
had become casualties. Sergeant Woods, though 
himself wounded severely, remained at his post 
and reorganized his company under heavy ma- 
chine-gun and artillery fire, thereby making pos- 
sible its further advance. Home address, Henry 
T. Woods, father, Wewaka, Okla. 

WOODSMALL, WILLIAM . . . Corporal 
Company A, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Oc- 
tober 10, 1918. He left our Unes on his own in- 



itiative, and advancing alone against a German 
machine-gun nest, killed the crew and brought 
back their machine-gun. He showed marked 
coolness and bravery, with utter disregard for the 
heavy fire to which he was subjected. Home 
address, Mrs. A. Woodsmall, mother, 1112 West 
College Street, Little Rock, Ark. 

WOODVILLE, JOSEPH PRESTON . Private 
Company B, 112th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
Consenvoye, France, October 15, 1918. Private 
Woodville remained at his gun until the position 
was destroyed, the other gun sentry killed, and he 
himself wounded. He refused first aid until the 
bombardment had lifted and kept up the morale 
of the other members of his section by his heroism 
and cheerfulness. Home address, Mrs. Bessie 
Woodville, mother, Earlehurst, Va. 

WOODWARD, DUDLEY W. . . . Captain 
_ 9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Ad- 
vancing with his company in the face of withering 
machine-gun fire. Captain Woodward attacked a 
nest of ten machine-guns and a battery of field 
guns, which were holding up the attack. In spite 
of the additional hazard of heavy enfilading fire 
from enemy artillery on the left, he succeeded 
with his mission. On another occasion he broke 
up an enemy counterattack formation by placing 
an automatic rifle team in an exposed position and 
disorganized the enemy with a harassing fire. 
Home address, Mrs. Anna Woodward, mother, 
New Amsterdam, Ind. 

WOODWARD, FREDERICK A. . . Private 
Battery E, 42d Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Suippes, 
Marne, France, July 14-15, 1918. Private Wood- 
ward, acting as runner during an engagement, kept 
up his work throughout the bombardment. On the 
trip he was wounded by a bursting shell, but suc- 
ceeded in carrying a very important message 
to his battery commander. Home address, Mrs. 
William Woodward, mother, 1015 Olive Street, 
Elizabeth. N. J. 

WOODWARD, RICHARD FULLER , . 

First Lieutenant 

Deceased. 319th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 9, 
1918. Disregarding his intense suffering from 
wounds, Lieutenant Woodward continued to lead 
and encourage his men until killed by another 
rain of machine-gun bullets. Next of kin, Mrs. 
Richard F. Woodward, 2700 Leo Street, Norfolk, 
Va. 

WOODWARD, WILLIAM E. . . . Corporal 
Company M, 348th Infantry. For extraordi- 
nary heroism in action near Vilcey, France, Sep- 
tember 12, 1918. Although wounded in the back 
by machine-gun fire early in the attack. Corporal 
Woodward refused to stop even for the application 
of first-aid dressing. He continued to command 
his squad regardless of the pain and with utter 
disregard of personal danger, until the objective 
was reached. Home address, Fred Woodward, 
Fairmont, 111. 

WOOLDRIDGE, JESSE WALTON . Captain 
3Sth Infantry. With rare courage and conspic- 
uous gallantry he led a counterattack against an 
enemy of five times his own numbers on July 15, 
1918, east of Chateau-Thierry, France; 189 men 
entered this counterattack and 51 emerged un- 
touched. More than 1,000 of the enemy were killed, 
wounded, or taken prisoners. Home address, 
Mrs. Jesse W. Wooldridge, wife, 945 Golden Gate 
Avenue, San Francisco. Cal. 



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WOOLF, IRVING Private 

Company I, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Revillon, France, September 
10, 1918. Volunteering to serve on a patrol for the 
purpose of capturing prisoners, Private Woolf 
crawled forward to a sentry post 25 yards from the 
enemy lines. Overpowering two sentries, he started 
back under a heavy barrage of rifle grenades and 
rifle fire, and, ignoring his great danger, he suc- 
cessfully delivered his prisoners to the battalion 
commander. Home address, Ozias Woolf, father, 
71 Fenwick Street, Hartford, Conn. 

WOOMER, ELMER E Sergeant 

Deceased. Company M, 111th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Le Chene 
Tondu, France, October 2, 1918. Leading a patrol 
to locate hidden machine-gun nests. Sergeant 
Woomer placed his men in advantageous positions 
and advanced alone to draw fire from the enemy 
strongholds. In the execution of his mission he 
was killed, but his heroic action saved the lives 
of many in the advance that followed. Next of 
kin, Mrs. William Line, sister, Myerstown, Pa. 

WORD, WILLIAM E. , . First Lieutenant 
151st Field Artillery. During the action near 
Pexonne, France, on March 5, 1918, he displayed 
unusual presence of mind and initiative by the 
effective manner in which he assisted in directing 
the operations of Battery C, 151st Field Artillery, 
when it was under particularly heavy bombard- 
ment. Home address, Mrs. K. W. Word, wife, 
Forrest Hill, Richmond, Va. 

WORDEN, ROBERT L Wagoner 

U. S. Ambulance Service, Company 21. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Villesavoye, 
France, August 7, 1918. While driving an ambu- 
lance through the town he heard cries for help. 
Voluntarily and under heavy shell and machine- 
gun fire, he climbed a tower in which he found two 
officers and a corporal severely wounded. He 
rendered first aid and assisted in carrying the 
wounded men to a place of safety. Home address, 
James C. Worden, father, 1856 North Wichita 
Avenue, Wichita, Kan. 

WORRELL, J. M Private 

Company M, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Bouresches, France, June 6, 
1918. During the capture of Bouresches he carried 
wounded men across the field swept by artillery 
fire until he himself was wounded. Home address, 
G. E. Quinney, uncle, Colorado, Texas. 

WORSHAM, ELIJAH W Captain 

Deceased. 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
29, 1918. In command of the machine-gun com- 
pany. Captain Worsham personally led his men for- 
ward, reconnoitering and establishing a line for 
machine-gun emplacements under terrific artillery 
and machine-gun fire. His fearless and aggressive 
leadership was of the utmost assistance in the cap- 
ture of Gesnes. In exposing himself to hostile fire, 
in order to observe the fire effect of his guns, he 
was killed. Next of kin. Miss Mary Worsham, 
sister, care Worsham and Vivian, Seattle, Wash. 

WORTHEN, GEORGE T. . First Lieutenant 
139th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Varennes, France, September 26, 1918. 
Arming himself with a rifle. Lieutenant Worthen 
personally led an attack on a hostile machine-gun 
nest which was holding up the advance, capturing 
the position and kilhng or capturing the entire 
enemy unit, including two officers. Home address, 
Mrs. Dora E. Worthen, wife, 2739 South Eight- 
eenth Street, St. Joseph, Mo. 



WORTHEN, WILLIAM A. . . . Mechanic 
Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Tuilerie farm, France, 
October 3, 1918, and at Mouzon, France, Novem- 
ber 7, 1918. On October 3 Mechanic Worthen 
was assigned to duty as a runner after he had re- 
quested to go into action with his company instead 
of remaining in the rear. He showed exceptional 
bravery while carrying messages through heavy 
machine-gun and artillery fire, and on November 
7 he maintained communication with battalion 
headquarters when the enemy were endeavoring 
to cut off his company by machine-gun and shell 
fire. Home address, W. H. Worthen, father, 
rural route 2, Sunset, Texas. 

WORTHY, ELMER T. . . First Sergeant 

Company M, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 
29, 1918. During the attack on Gesnes, Sergeant 
Worthy took charge of 15 soldiers who had become 
separated from their organization and organized 
them into a combat group. Continuing forward in 
the face of shell and machine-gun fire, he led his 
party in an attack on three machine-guns that were 
holding up the advance of the American troops 
and effectively silenced them. The fearless leader- 
ship displayed in this act furnished an inspiration 
to all who witnessed it. Home address, J. T. 
Worthy, father, Santa Ana, Cal. 

WOZNIACK, ANTHONY .... Private 
Deceased. Company B, 5th Machine Gun 
BattaUon. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Somme-Py, France, October 3, 1918. While 
going over the top with his company. Private 
Wozniack was wounded in the foot. Immediately 
afterwards he rejoined his squad and remained in 
action for 60 hours, until again severely wounded. 
Next of kin, Magdelena Wozniac, mother, 6718 
Kazimir Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. 

WREN, EDWARD R. . . Second Lieutenant 
167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Haumont, France, September 22, 1918. 
After clearing the village of Haumont, Lieutenant 
Wren learned that a .soldier of his command was 
lying either killed or wounded in the town. Dis- 
regarding the grave danger of perilous machine-gun 
fire, he returned into the town and, taking the dead 
body of the soldier, carried it several hundred yards 
in an endeavor to get back to our Lines. Mrs. Evy 
Wren, mother, Talladega, Ala. 

WRIGHT, CHESTER ELLIS . First Lieutenant 
Pilot, Air Service, 93d Aero Squadron. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Keffu, France, 
in October, 1918. Lieutenant Wright attacked an 
enemy observation balloon protected by four 
enemy planes and, despite numerical superi- 
ority, he forced the planes to withdraw and des- 
troyed the enemy balloon. Lieutenant Wright is 
awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf, for the following act of 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, 
France, October 23, 1918: Lieutenant Wright, 
accompanied by one other machine, attacked and 
sent down in flames an enemy plane (Fokker type), 
that was attacking an allied plane. He was in 
turn attacked by three enemy planes. His compan- 
ion was forced to withdraw on account of motor 
trouble. Lieutenant Wright continued the com- 
bat and succeeded in bringing dowri one of the 
enemy planes and forced the remaining two into 
their own territory. Home address, Mrs. R. W. 
Wright, mother, 131 Sutherland Road, Brookline, 
Mass. 

WRIGHT, CLARENCE L Sergeant 

Battery C, 124th Field Artillery. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action at Romagne, France, 
November 1, 1918. After three members of his 
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shell fire, Sergeant Wright alone continued to keep 
his piece in action for 15 minutes until assistance 
reached him. He was wounded in action shortly 
afterward. Home address, Mrs. J. A. Ogg, mother, 
618 Seventh Avenue, Peoria, 111. 

WRIGHT, CLARENCE S. . . . Corporal 
Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, October 
7, 1918. Accompanying an officer, he aided him in 
putting two enemy machine-guns out of action. 
He then carried the information which they se- 
cured through a heavy machine-gun barrage to 
battalion headquarters. Later, when his platoon 
commander had been wounded. Corporal Wright 
took command and led the platoon until he was 
himself wounded. Home address, J. D. Wright, 
father, Kingston, Tenn. 

WRIGHT, EARL Corporal 

Company I, 139th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Charpentry, France, Sep- 
tember 27-28, 1918. After being wounded in the 
knee, Corporal Wright refused to be evacuated, 
but remained at his post for nearly 2-i hours until 
his wounds became so serious that he was ordered 
to the dressing station. His example of bravery 
and fortitude was an inspiration to his comrades. 
Home address, J. F. Wright, father, Bucklin, Mo. 

WRIGHT, EARL V Private 

Company K, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Pouilly, France, November 10, 
and 11, 1918. Accompanying Second Lieutenant 
Charles R. Hangar, Private Wright made three 
trips through heay shell fire to locate three com- 
panies which had become lost in the dense fog 
during the crossing of the Meuse River, and guided 
them to the river crossing. Home address, Mrs. 
Mollie T. Wright, mother, Warsaw, Mo. 

WRIGHT, ERNEST N Corporal 

Deceased. Company C, 344th Battalion, Tank 
Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Nonsard, France, September 12, and near Varennes, 
France, September 27, 1918. Entering the town of 
Nonsard during an extremely heavy barrage, 
Corporal Wright put out of action an enemy 
machine-gun which was impeding the progress of 
our troops into the town. On September 27, ac- 
companied by another tank. Corporal Wright ad- 
vanced far ahead of the infantry and put to flight 
several enemy machine-gunners. A counterattack 
by the enemy damaged his tank slightly, which 
forced him to withdraw to a supposed place of 
safety for repairs. Discovering his tank, the enemy 
shelled it, when both he and his companion were 
wounded, and taken to the rear for treatment. He 
returned to his tank voluntarily and rendered 
most valiant service until killed October 3. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Wright, 691 LaLoma Road, Pasadena, 
Cal. 

WRIGHT, FABIAN W Sergeant 

Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, 
France, July 15, 1918. Under constant high- 
explosive and shrapnel fire. Sergeant Wright re- 
mained exposed for 19 hours, observing the move- 
ments of the enemy, obtaining information of the 
most value. Home address, Thomas B. Moreland, 
friend, 6104 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

WRIGHT, GEORGE L Captain 

315th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Malancourt, France. September 28, 
1918, and November 6, 1918. On September 28, 
in order to save his men, he crossed a clearing, 
under heavy machine-gun fire, to secure informa- 
tion of the troops on his flank. On November 6, 
he set a splendid example to his men, under heavy 
shell fire, by going from shell hole to shell hole. 



encouraging them and directing them to safe 
places. Home address, Mrs. Blanche L. Wright, 
mother, 103 Jacobo Street, Norristown, Pa. 

WRIGHT, JOE D Corpora 

Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, October 
7, 1918. He went through heavy artillery and ma- 
chine-gun fire, taking forward an automatic rifle 
to the front line to replace one which had become 
unserviceable after seeing several other soldiers 
killed or wounded in a similar attempt. Home 
address, Mrs. Roxie Wright, Lenoir City, Tenn. 

WRIGHT, JOHN W Sergeant 

Company I, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Nesles, France, July 15, 
1918. After he had been severely wounded, 
Sergeant Wright remained on duty through a heavy 
shell and gas bombardment, rendering valuable as- 
sistance to his platoon commander. Home address. 
Van B. Wright, father, Catawba, Va. 

WROBBLE, JOHN Cook 

Supply Company, 166th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action in the Champagne 
sector, France, July 15-18, 1918. During the heav- 
iest bombardment Cook Wrobble regularly sup- 
pUed hot meals to his men. On July 16 his kitchen 
was almost demolished by shell bursts and a large 
number of rations destroyed, but he remained at 
his post after all assistants had sought places of 
safety. Home address, Mrs. Jane Wrobble, wife, 
227 Welsh Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. 

WYATT, EDWARD H. . Second Lieutenant 
102d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action at Wadonville, France, 
September 25, 1918. Wounded while conducting 
his platoon into position to lay a barrage for a raid. 
Lieutenant Wyatt showed complete disregard for 
his own safety by remaining on duty for more 
than an hour under heavy machine-gun and shell 
fire, directing the location and adjustment of his 
guns. After his wounds were dressed he returned 
to his platoon and remained with it until it was 
relieved. Home address, Mrs. Edward H. Wyatt, 
Alma, 111. 

WYATT, LINDON Corporal 

Company B, 4th Machine Gun BattEilion. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah 
Farm, France, October 8, 1918. He remained on 
duty after being wounded while leading his squad 
into action, Under heavy artillery and machine- 
gun fire, he directed the advance of the gun upon 
an enemy pillbox in the open at close range, dis- 
playing notable coolness and bravery until he was 
again severely wounded by shell fire. Home address, 
John Wyatt, Elkston, Ky. 

WYGAL, LAWRENCE A Private 

Medical Corps, 64th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Rembercourt, France, 
November 1, 1918. Private Wygal went forward to 
the aid of a wounded comrade, who was lying about 
125 feet in front of the enemy's firing fine. Under 
direct fire of rifles, machine-guns, and artillery, he 
apphed first aid and took the man back into our 
trenches to a place of safety. Home address, 
John T. Wygal, father, Honaker, Va. 

WYGAST, GREGORY Private 

Company C, 15th Machine Gun BattaUon. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Vieville- 
en-Haye, France, September 13, 1918. Although 
severely wounded, Private Wygast made five trips 
through an unusually heavy barrage of machine- 
gun and shell fire, bringing up ammunition for his 
squad, relieving their perilous position. Finding 
his squad leader killed when he returned the fifth 
time, he took charge of the squad and directed 



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their fire with good effect until completely over- 
come. Home address, Stanley Newjaia, Toledo, 
Ohio. 

WYKE, GODFRED Y. N. . First Lieutenant 
111th Infantry. For Extraordinary heroism in 
action at Fismes and Fismette, France, August 10, 
and 12, 1918. For three days Lieutenant Wyke 
voluntarily acted as runner after three of the 
five runners of his company had been killed and 
two had been wounded. He made numerous trips 
by day and night through exposed areas under 
fire, and thus successfully maintained liaison. 
Home address. Colonel J. E. Wyke, father. Gov- 
ernor's Island, N.Y. 

WYLDER, CECIL O. . . Private (First Class) 
Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Marche\'ille, 
France, September 26, 1918. Private Wilder 
volunteered to go through a violent bombardment 
to repair telephone lines and thereby succeeding in 
establishing communication with regimental head- 
quarters in time to call for a barrage at a critical 
junction. Home address, Mrs. Cecil O. Wylder, 
wife, West 2512 Grave Avenue, Spokane, Wash. 

WYNN, THOMAS Sergeant 

Company H, 307th Infantry. For repeated acts 
of extraordinary heroism in action in the Argonne 
Forest, France, October 3 and 6, 1918. Sergeant 
Wynn advanced alone to within 20 yards of the 
enemy lines under heavy machine-gun fire, after 
ordering the members of his platoon to take cover, 
and cut openings in the enemy's barbed wire. 
He then led his platoon in an attack on the hostile 
trenches, in conjunction with another company, 
and captured 15 prisoners. Three days later, this 
soldier again displayed exceptional courage, when 
attempts were being made to relieve a battaUon 
of his regiment which had been cut off by the en- 
emy, in leading the first wave of his platoon in the 
attack, securing a foothold on the top of a hill, and 
holding it all night. Next morning he renewed the 
attack, despite the fact that he had been wounded. 
Home address. Mrs. Mary Mullins, 488 Atlantic 
Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

YABOVITZ, BENJAMIN .... Private 
Company B, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Remy, France, Septem- 
ber 12, 1918. While carrying a message through an 
advance trench. Private Yabovitz was attacked by 
14 of the enemy. After receiving two bayonet 
wounds, this soldier succeeded in lulling three of 
the enemy and capturing the other 11, whom he 
brought to the rear. Home address, Mrs. Rose 
Yabovitz, mother, 83 BeUingham Street, Chelsea, 
Mass. 

YAEGER, LOUIS Private 

Company D, 321st Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Pont-a- 
Mousson, France, September 12, 1918. Private 
Yaeger, with his brother. Corporal Roy Yaeger, 
remained at an advanced position in the face of 
heavy machine-gun and rifle fire from the enemy 
and, by effective use of their machine-gun and pis- 
tols, covered the withdrawal of the infantry, in- 
flicting serious losses on the enemy and refusing to 
retire until they were ordered to do so. Home 
address, Henry C. Yaeger, father, Hebbronville, 
Texas. 

YAEGER, ROY Corporal 

Company D, 321st Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Pont-a- 
Mousson, France, September 12, 1918. Corporal 
Yaeger, with his brother, Private Louis Yaeger, 
remained at an advanced position in the face of 
heavy machine-gun fire and rifle fire from the en- 
emy, and, by effective use of their machine-gun and 



pistols, covered the withdrawal of the infantry, 
infhcting serious losses on the enemy and refusing 
to retire until ordered to do so. Home address, 
Mrs. Clara Yaeger, wife, Hebbronville, Texas. 

YAGLE, HARRY A. . . Second Lieutenant 
Company A, 132d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. 
While digging in at his final objective he came un- 
der fire from a hostile machine-gun in a sunken 
road 200 yards to the right front. With Sergeant 
Koijane and two Australian soldiers, he rushed the 
position and captured the gun and eight prisoners. 
Home address, Henry L. Yagle, father, Dundee, 
lU. 

YAMIN, AARON Corporal 

Deceased. Company B, 306th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action in the forest of 
Argonne, France, September 27, 1918. Corporal 
Yamin displayed exceptional bravery by volun- 
teering to cut a strip of enemy barbed-wire to make 
an opening for his company, which was, at that 
time, under heavy fire from artillery and machine- 
guns. In performing this mission this soldier re- 
ceived wounds from which he afterwards died. 
Next of kin, Mrs. Hilda Yamin, mother, 322 
East lOlst Street, New York City. 

YANCHULIS, MARTIN .... Private 
Company I, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 
1918. Although severely wounded. Private Yan- 
chuhs made his way through the terrific enemy 
barrage to his post in the fire trenches, and remained 
on duty until ordered to the rear by his command- 
ing oflBcer. Home address, Domenick Yanchulis, 
cousin, 1201 East Falls Street, Niagara Falls, N.Y. 

YANNANTUONO, FREDERICK . . . 

Private (First Class) 

Deceased. Dental Assistant, Medical Detach- 
ment, 13th Machine Gun Battahon. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, 
October 14, 1918. Private Yannantuono volun- 
tarily went forward and administered first aid to 
wounded infantry soldiers under heavy shell and 
machine-gun fire, in plain view of the enemy, 
being killed in the performance of this self-sacri- 
ficing mission. Next of kin, Paul Yannantuono, 
brother, 48 East Thirty-first Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 

YANTIS, ERNEST M. . , First Lieutenant 
363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Tronsol Farm, France, September 30, 
1918. Leading his platoon as a combat patrol 500 
yards ahead of the front line, under intense shell 
and machine-gun fire. Lieutenant Yantis was 
wounded three times, but remained on duty for 
more than an hour until relieved. He then re- 
fused to leave until the new officer had been fully 
informed as to his disposition and that of the 
enemy. Home address, Mrs. Maria Yantis, 
mother, Granbury, Texas. 

YARDBOROUGH. GEORGE H., Jr. . . . 

First Lieutenant 

Deceased. 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action in the Bois de 
Belleau, France, June 23, 1918. Lieutenant 
Yardborough displayed exceptional bravery when 
his platoon was in a support position under in- 
tense artillery fire, by moving from one shell hole 
to another in the open and steadying his men. 
After making one trip over his line he was wounded 
by an exploding shell, but refused aid until he 
saw that the wounded soldiers with him had been 
treated and taken to shelter. He later died of his 
wounds. Next of kin, Mrs. George H. Yardbor- 
ough, mother, MulUns, S. C. 



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YATES, FRANK R 

Pharmacist's Mate (Third Class) 
U. S. N., attached to 6th Machine Gun Bat- 
talion, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. 
Pharmacist's Mate Yates attended the wounded 
during a heavy artillery and gas bombardment, 
remaining at his post even after his gas mask was 
torn from his face by a shell fragment. Late in the 
day in a violent barrage of machine-gun fire he 
showed entire disregard for his own safety in min- 
istering to wounded soldiers and in organizing two 
crews of litter bearers to carry them from the road 
to the dressing station. Home address, James 
A. Yates, father, Altxiras, Cal. 

YEAGER, CURTIS L Private 

Deceased. Company, 116th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, 
October 12, 1918. Private Yeager, in an exposed 
position, under heavy machine-gun and artillery 
barrage, kept up an efiFective fire from his auto- 
matic rifle until severely wounded. After waiting 
seven hours with a comrade for a stretcher, and only 
one arriving, although practically unconscious he 
insisted on his comrade leaving first. Next of kin, 
James Yeager, father, Atherton, Ind. 

YOCKEY. WILLIAM S Private 

Company E, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Sedan, France, November 
6-7, 1918. Private Yockey voluntarily led two 
other men in an attack on a machine-gun nest, 
which was deUvering a withering fire on the oom- 

Cany and delaying its advance. By the skill and 
ravery of this attack, the enemy was killed and the 
advancing company saved from a dangerous 
flanking fire. Home address, Mrs. Eliza Yockey, 
mother, 211 North Vine Street, Newark, Ohio. 

YOPP, SAMUEL F.. Jr Sergeant 

Medical Corps, 119th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Hargioourt, France, 
September 28, 1918. While directing the evacu- 
ation of the wounded he was severely gassed, but 
refused to be evacuated and continued in charge 
of the dressing station to which he had been as- 
signed. He dilsplayed marked fortitude and per- 
sonal bravery, working constantly to help the wound- 
ed. Home address, Mrs. Samuel F. Yopp, Sr., 
mother, 202 South Ninth Street, Wilmington, N. C. 

YORK, ALVIN C Corporal 

Company G, 328th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chatel-Chehery, France, 
October 8, 1918. After his platoon had suffered 
many casualties and three non-commissioned 
officers had been put out of action. Corporal York 
assumed command and with seven other soldiers, 
attacked and captured a machine-gun nest, taking 
a number of machine guns and 132 prisoners, 
including four officers. Home address, Mrs. 
Mary Brooks York, mother. Pall Mall, Tenn. 

YOUELL, RICE MCNUTT . . . Major 
26th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Verdun, France, October 1-12, 1918. 
Taking command of his battalion after the battal- 
ion commander had been mortally wounded, he led 
it with remarkable bravery throughout nine days 
of the hardest fighting, though he was himself 
painfully wounded on the first day, when he led 
his command in storming the heights beyond the 
Rau de Gauffre. On October 10, when the enerny's 
resistance had been broken and a rapid thrust into 
the disorganized defenses was necessary in order 
to enable a unit on the right to advance. Major 
Youell, with one company and no artillery support 
pushed forward two kilometers under heavy fire, 
driving back a force of enemy infantry superior 
in number to his own, and capturing important 



artillery positions on Hill 263. Home address, 
Mrs. S. A. Youell, mother, care of H. E. Hyatt, 
Norton, Va. 

YOUNG, ARTHUR J Private 

Medical Detachment, 6th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, 
October 16, 1918. Although wounded by a ma- 
chine-gun bullet. Private Young carried four com- 
rades to a shell hole through terrific shell and 
machine-gun fire and dressed their wounds. He 
then carried them to a place of safety in the rear of 
our lines. Home address, W. H. Young, father, 
1114 West Eighteenth Street, Erie, Pa. 

YOUNG, CHARLES C Sergeant 

Company A, 345th Battalion, Tank Corps. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Apremont, 
France, September 27, 1918. Although wounded 
twice by fire from antitank guns during the attack 
he continued at his post, refusing to be sent to 
the rear. Home address, Mrs. Dora Young, 
mother, Millbrook, Mich. 

YOUNG, CHARLES G. . . First Lieutenant 
368th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Binarville, France, September 27-28, 
1918. While in command of a scout platoon, he 
was twice severely wounded from shell fire, but 
refused medical attention and remained with his 
men, helping to dress their wounds and to evacuate 
his own wounded during the entire night, and hold- 
ing firmly his exposed position covering the right 
flank of his battalion. Home address, Mrs. Willie 
G. Young, wife, Austin, Texas. 

YOUNG, CHARLES I., Jr. . First Sergeant 

Company D, 327th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cornway, France, October 
9, 1918. Assisted by six other soldiers, Sergeant 
Young fought his way through a greatly superior 
number of the enemy and rescued 13 wounded 
comrades, thereby saving them from being taken 
by the enemy. After all the oflScers had become 
casualties, he assumed command of the company, 
reorganizing and leading it through many attacks, 
and contributing greatly to the success of his com- 
pany. Home address, C. Irvin Young, father, 
427 Pine Street, Reading, Pa. 

YOUNG, E. M Second Lieutenant 

Deceased. Infantry, attached division quarter- 
master, 89th Division. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Beaufort, France, November 8, 1918. 
While under unusually heavy shell fire Lieutenant 
Young was severely wounded, and, at the same time 
15 of his men were also wounded. He refused to be 
moved until his men had received attention, and 
after the arrival of ambulances and litter bearers he 
still insisted that the men be moved to the first-aid 
station before allowing himself to be taken. Shortly 
after he arrived at the station for treatment he 
died. Next of kin, Mrs. William E. Young, mother, 
139 Ashley Street, Hartford, Conn. 

YOUNG, GEORGE Corporal 

Company A, 9th Machine Gun Battalion. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Mou- 
lins, France, July 14-15, 1918. Although seriously 
wounded. Corporal Young maintained a steady 
fire from his machine-gun until forced to be carried 
to the rear for treatment. Next of kin, Mrs. Mar- 
tha Roberts, sister, Lorain, Ohio. 

YOUNG, GUY L Sergeant 

Company I, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 
1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire, Serge.int 
Young went out in front of our lines and carried to 
shelter two wounded men. Home address, Daniel 
Young, father, 706 Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste 
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YOUNGBAR, ANDY F Private 

Company K, 115th Infantry. During a raid 
against a post of his command near Gildwiller, 
France, July 31, 1918, he showed fine courage and 
endurance when attacked with_ hand grenades. 
Although seriously wounded, he joined in a coun- 
ter attack against greatly superior numbers and 
continued to fight, even after receiving a second 
wound, until the enemy was repulsed. Home 
address, Mrs. S. Youngbar, Fairfield, Md. 

YOUNGDAHL, OSKAR E. . . . Captain 
Deceased. 23d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne-aux-Arnes, 
France, October 6, 1918. Armed with a rifle, 
Captain Youngdahl went through a heavy machine- 
gun fire alone to a position from which he could fire 
upon German machine-gunners who were pouring 
a deadly fire into the flank of his company. He 
killed one of the gunners and captured four others, 
but was severely wounded himself. He stayed 
with his company until it had carried its objective, 
but died in the hospital of his wounds two days 
later. Next of kin, Mrs. Oliva Youngdahl, mother. 
Red Wing, Minn. 

YOUNGER, RALEIGH L. . Second Lieutenant 
Company L, 38th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 
1918. After being wounded in both hands Lieu- 
tenant Younger took a rifle and killed an enemy 
machine-gunner; and, disregarding his wounds, 
remained with his platoon until it had taken up a 
new position several hours later. Home address, 
Mrs. W. D. Younger, mother, Rural Route 1, 
Columbia, Tenn. 

YUILL, JULIUS O Sergeant 

Company M, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Epinonville, France, Septem- 
ber 26, 1918. Accompanied by one man. Sergeant 
Yuill went forward to a German trench and bombed 
it, killing a German officer and two soldiers, and 
held the trench until reinforced by a party of four. 
Fearing that the Germans in the trench would 
escape, he led these men 500 meters through sniper 
and machine-gun fire, cut off their means of escape 
and captured 27 prisoners. On the same day he 
killed an officer, who with two men were attempting 
to set up a machine-gun to ambush the command 
group. He followed the two men into their dugout 
and killed one of them; and, with the help of other 
members of the command thoroughly mopped up 
the place. Home address, Mrs. Robert Yuill, 
mother. Soap Lake, Wash. 

ZACHER, VERNON B. . . First Lieutenant 
359th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bantheville, France, November 1, 
1918. Without regard for his own safety, Lieuten- 
ant Zacher led his platoon to the capture of two 
machine-guns which were holding up the advance 
of his battaUon. Although painfully wounded he 
would not stop until his objective had been reached. 
Home address, Fred Zacher, father, 311 Penn 
Avenue, South Jamestown, N. Dak. 

ZAMBRYCYSKI, ALEXANDER . . Private 
Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Mouson, France, Novem- 
ber 7, 1918. While making a reconnaissance of a 
destroyed bridge, over the River Meuse, a member 
of the patrol had his leg broken by machine-gun 
fire and fell into the river. Despite the fact that 
four enemy machine-guns were firing point blank 
on the spot, at a distance of less than 100 yards, 
Private Zambrycyski volunteered and went to the 
rescue of his comrade and succeeded single-handed 
in recovering his comrade while under severe fire, 
and taking him to a place of safety. For the fol- 
lowing act of extraordinary heroism in action near 
Mouson, France, November 8, 1918, Private 



Zambrycyski is awarded a Bar, to be worn with the 
Distinguished Service Cross. Braving the murder- 
ous fire of machine-guns, Private Zambrycyski 
rescued a wounded gunner, who was lying on the 
river bank in full view of the enemy, carrying him 
without assistance to a place of safety. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Zambrycyski, mother, 57 Ellsworth 
Street, Worcester, Mass. 

ZANE, EDMUND L. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near St. Etienne, France, October 3-9, 1918. 
With remarkable courage and daring. Colonel 
Zane led his battaUon through heavy machine-gun 
and shell fire to its objective. On several other 
occasions he voluntarily visited the front, under 
most hazardous conditions, thereby acquainting 
his regimental commander with exceptionally 
important data. Home address, Mrs. EUzabeth 
Zane, 1925 S. Street Northwest, Washington, D. C. 

ZANE, RANDOLPH T Captain 

Company F, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. While 
holding the town of Bouresche, France, on the 
nights of June 7-8, 1918, he displayed such bravery 
as to inspire the garrison to resist successfully a 
heavy machine-gun and infantry attack by su- 
perior numbers. Home address, Mrs. R. T. 
Zane, wife; Governor's Mansion, Sacramento, 
Cal. 

ZAPPA, STEVE . . . Private (First Class) 
Company C, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, 
August 10-19, 1918. He volunteered for dangerous 
missions, carrying messages over areas swept by 
heavy machine-gun and shell fire. He displayed 
great courage in accomplishing each task. Home 
address, James Zappa, father, Dwight, 111. 

ZAVITZ. ARCHIE M Sergeant 

Company I, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 
9, 1918. Facing heavy fire, he crawled 75 yards 
in advance of the platoon he commanded and re- 
duced a machine-gun nest with rifle grenades. 
Home address, Mrs. EUzabeth Zavitz, mother, 
R. F. D. 1, Fruitport, Mich. 

ZAVODSKY, JOHN Sergeant 

Company D, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vieville-en-Haie, France, 
September 26, 1918. Although he was wounded. 
Sergeant Zavodsky remained with his company 
until its objective was reached before seeking first- 
aid treatment. Home address, Paul Zavodsky, 
brother, 543 Brace Avenue, Perth Amboy, N. J. 

ZAX, HENRY E Corporal 

Company B, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vaux Andigny, France, 
October 11, 1918. Having been sent on a dangerous 
Uaison patrol. Corporal Zax was severely wounded 
soon after he had located the unit on the right of 
his own. He, nevertheless, went forward to bat- 
taUon headquarters immediately after securing 
first aid and made a complete report to his battaUon 
commander before going to the rear. Home address, 
Mrs. Lennie Zax, sister, 1429 Seventh Street, 
Louisville, Ky. 

ZECH, CLARENCE H Private 

Ambulance Company 337, Medical Department, 
339th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Kadish, Russia, September 27-28, 
1918. Acting as stretcher bearer to two companies 
of infantry in action against the Bolsheviks, Pri- 
vate Zech for two days and nights made his way 
through swamps and forests to administer first aid 
and carry wounded to the dressing station. His 
work at all times was accomplished under sweeping 
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necessary for him to crawl on his hands and knees 
for long distances. Home address, Mrs. Margaret 
Zech, mother, 71 Burdeno Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 

ZEILER, ELMER Corporal 

Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
October 3, 1918. Corporal Zeiler, together with 
four other men, charged a machine-gun nest 
containing three heavy machine-guns and captured 
the three guns and 20 prisoners. Home address, 
Mrs. Margaret Zeiler, 118 Library Road, Castle 
Shannon, Pa. 

ZEITO, DOMINICK Private 

Deceased. Company M, 111th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Fismette, 
France, August 10-11, 1918. On August 10 Private 
Zeito three times volunteered and alone carried 
severely wounded comrades to the dressing station. 
Each trip was made through an intense enemy fire, 
but he unhesitatingly made the trip and returned 
to his post. On August 11, while assisting three 
other men to carry a seriously wounded comrade 
to the aid station, one of the party was killed and 
the others driven from the road by an intense 
machine-gun fire, but Private Zeito alone carried 
the wounded man to a place of shelter from which 
he was evacuated that night. He was killed that 
afternoon in the advance line of the attack. Next 
of kin, Mrs. Vita Zeito, mother, Bau Turin, Italy. 

ZELDAM, JOHN J Private 

Company M, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action north of Cierges, France, August 
1, 1918. Following an assault, in which he was 
wounded in the leg by a machine-gun bullet, and 
when further advance was impossible because of a 
barrage, he took refuge in a shell hole. From this 
shelter he observed a comrade who was seriously 
wounded and needed assistance. Despite heavy 
artillery and machine-gun fire, he crawled 20 yards 
through the open, reached the helpless man, and 
took liim back to the shell hole. After the two had 
lain in the shell hole nearly the entire day. Private 
Zeldam, leaving his canteen with his companion, 
crawled across the danger zone and obtained as- 
sistance to carry the other wounded man to a dress- 
ing station. Home address, J. Zeldam, father, 
1065 Canfield Avenue, Grand Rapids, Mich. 

ZIELINSKI, VINCENT P. . . . Corporal 
Company H, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at St. Juvin, France, October 15, 
1918. He volunteered and carried a message of 
vital importance in connection with the capture of 
St. Juvin through an intense artillery barrage, dis- 
playing courage and persistent devotion to duty. 
Home address, 112 Gorski Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 

ZILKEY, FRANK Corporal 

Deceased. Company D, 16th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near the Forest of 
Argonne, France, October 9, 1918. After all the 
other members of his squad had been killed or 
wounded in advancing on a hostile machine-gun, 
Corporal Zilkey pressed forward alone in the face of 
direct fire from the gun, and by remarkable courage, 
captured both the gun and its crew. Upon his 
own initiative he then started out alone to attack 
another gun, and was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. 
J. J. Carr, mother. May, Idaho. 

ZILKEY, GUY L Sergeant 

Company L, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Steenhrugge, Belgium, 
October 31, 1918. Reorganizing badly shattered 
forces, he took command of the location, and by 
proper distribution of those under his command ably 
protected his flanks. Assisted by two comrades, he 
attacked and drove out a machine-gun nest that 



was holding up his advance, reporting the situation 
to his company commander by establishing an 
eflScient haison. Home address, Mrs. Minnie 
Carr, mother. May, Idaho. 

ZIMBORSKI, ALEXANDER J. . . Corporal 
Deceased. Company C, 345th Battahon, 
Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Bois de Montrebeau, France, October 4, 1918. 
While running his tank into a woods to rout a 
machine-gun nest, his tank was hit and set on fire. 
He fought on until compelled to leave because of the 
excessive heat. While he and his gunner were 
leaving the tank, they were both wounded, and 
when making an advance on a machine gun. 
Corporal Zimborski received further wounds, 
which caused his death. Next of kin, Mrs. A. J. 
Zimborski, wife, 2 Foye Place, Jersey City, N. J. 

ZIMMER, JOHN Private 

Company L, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 
1918. Acting as runner, Private Zimmer made re- 
peated trips through the heavy enemy bombard- 
ment of July 15, and, after being wounded on a mis- 
sion, he accomplished his task before receiving 
medical attention. Home address, Mrs. Josephine 
Zimmer, mother, 12 Mills Street, Roxbury, Mass. 

ZIMMERMAN, ARTHUR P. . . Sergeant 

Company D, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary 

heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 

3, 1918. He voluntarily and unhesitatingly left 
shelter under heavy shell fire and, without thought 
of personal danger, rendered first aid and carried 
a wounded comrade to a place of safety. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. EUzabeth A. Zimmerman, mother, 
Bonners Ferry, Idaho. 

ZIMMERMAN, RUDOLPH A. . . Sergeant 
Machine Gun Company, 354th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, 
France, November 2-3, 1918. Severely wounded in 
the cheek by a machine-gun bullet, Sergeant Zim- 
merman refused to be evacuated, but continued to 
lead his machine-gun section with the assault wave, 
displaying remarkable bravery and leadership, 
until his company was relieved next morning. 
Home address, Mrs. Caroline Zimmerman, mother, 
New Florence, Mo. 

ZINNER, F. J Second Lieutenant 

Company A, 5th U. S. M. C. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 

4, 1918. While attacking a strongly held enemy 
position, under heavy machine-gun and artillery 
fire, Lieutenant Zinner rallied men of another 
company, who had become separated from their 
organization, to his support. With these reinforce- 
ments, his platoon was able to relieve a very crit- 
ical situation. Home address, Mrs. Lena Zinner, 
mother, 697 Oakwood Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. 

ZIRKLE, JAMES M Private 

Company A, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Samogneux, France, Oc- 
tober 17, 1918. Private Zirkle volunteered and 
carried messages from battalion headquarters to 
the front line through artillery and machine-gun 
fire. He not only maintained effective liaison with 
his company, but also furnished an inspiring ex- 
ample of coolness and bravery to his comrades. 
Home address, Mrs. Annie B. Zirkle, Lofton, Va. 

ZLOTNIKOFF, JOHN . Private (First Class) 
Company L, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Dun-sur-Meuse, France, 
October 5, 1918. When his company was held up 
and unable to cross the river, because of the des- 
truction of a pontoon bridge, Private Zlotniko£F 



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Bwam the river, carrying an automatic rifle, in the 
face of terrific machine-gun fire and direct artillery 
fire. Home address, Mrs. Martha KlotnikofF, 
Moscow, Russia. 

ZOBNOWSKI, WALTER . Private (First Class) 
Company M, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Apremont, France, October 
1, 1918. Having volunteered with two other 
soldiers, to establish liaison with another unit 
which had been cut ofif by a hostile counterattack, 
Private Zobnowski rushed an enemy machine-gun 
nest, kilUng four of the enemy and capturing four 
prisoners. After taking his prisoners to the rear, 
he volunteered and led a small force in a successful 
attack on the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Jennie 
Zobnowski, mother, 2953 Milvale Street, Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

ZUCKERMAN, LOUIS Private 

Deceased. Company G, 305th Infantry. For 



extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, 
France, October 15, 1918. In order to enable his 
platoon to locate an enemy machine-gun nest. 
Private Zuckerman courageously volunteered and 
went out into an open field to draw the enemy fire. 
In the performance of this self-sacrificing mission, 
he was killed. Next of kin, S. C. Kovit, cousin, 
Columbia Street, New York City. 



ZYCH, JOHN Private 

Company H, 113th Infantry. During the action 
in the vicinity of Hagenbach, Alsace, east of Bel- 
fort, France, August 21, 1918, in an enemy raid on 
the position held by his regiment he had his right 
eye shot out at the beginning of the action. He ap- 
pUed first aid himself, went back to his battle posi- 
tion, assisted in driving off the raiding party, 
operated his rifle until the end of the action, and 
continued to fire upon the retreating Germans as 
long as they could be seen. Home address, Mrs 
Mary Clayton, sister, Plainfield, N. J. 




THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 



DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 

"T) Y direction of the President, and with the approval of Congress, the following oflBcers 
■*-' and civilians of the United States Government and the Allied Governments have been 
awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for conspicuous and meritorious service: 



ACHER, ALBERT H Colonel 

Engineer Corps. For exceptional meritorious and 
distinguished services. As commanding officer of 
the 4th Engineers he contributed materially to the 
successes of the Fourth Division in the Aisne-Marne 
offensive and in the Meuse-Argonne operations. By 
his skill in the construction of roads and bridges he 
ably assisted in the operations of his division. His 
ability as a leader was shown in the efficiency of the 
4th Engineers, both as a technical and as a combat 
unit. Later he showed the same rare qualities when 
he commanded the 27th Engineers. 

ADAMS. HARRY M 

Director of Inland traffic. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and conspicuous service with the Army of 
the United States as director of inland traffic. His 
responsibilities have been great in supervising the 
utilization of railroad facilities and the immense 
movement of troops and supplies during the war. 
His excellent judgment and marked ability had 
contributed materially to the successful and orderly 
movement of troops and supplies to the ports of 
embarkation and for the army overseas. 

ALBRIGHT, OWEN S. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. Being in command of the 
Ist Field Signal BattaUon from its arrival in 
France, he had an important part in reorganizing 
the unit and adapting it to European conditions. 
Subsequently in command of field signal battaUons 
at the front, as instructor at corps schools, and as 
division signal officer of the Second Division he con- 
tinued to render services of great value to the Amer- 
ican Expeditionary Forces. 

ALDEN, HERBERT W. . Lieutenant Colonel 
Ordnance Department. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and conspicuous service, first, as American 
engineering representative at the conference called 
to design the Anglo-American Mark VIII tank, 
and later as being directly responsible for the de- 
sign of a new, valuable, and easily obtained imple- 
ment of mechanical warfare, the fast three-ton 
tank, susceptible of production in America in such 
quantity as to constitute a most material contri- 
bution to the effective fighting power of the United- 
States Army. Home address, 344 West Seventy- 
second Street, New York City. 

ALEXANDER, ROGER G. . . . Colonel 
General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As chief of the Topo- 
graphical Division of the Intelligence Section he 
organized and administered, with exceptional 
ability, the Topographical and Sound and Flash 
Ranging Services of the American Expeditionary 
Forces. Due to his foresight and energy our ar- 
mies in the field were at all times supplied abun- 
dantly with excellent maps of the theater of opera- 
tions. 

ALLEN, HENRY A Colonel 

Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He served with dis- 
tinction as commanding officer of the 108th Engi- 
neers and as engineer officer of the 33d Division. 
By his technical skill and untiring energy in super- 
vising the construction of bridges across the Meuse 
River he proved himself an important factor in the 
puccessea gained by our troops in their operations 
along the right bank of that stream during the 
Meuse-Argonne offensive. 



ALLEN, HENRY T. , . . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of the Nineteenth Division 
he had the important position of conducting the 
right flank at the St. Mihiel saUent. The brilliant 
success there gained and later repeated in the Ar- 
gonne Meuse offensive showed him to be an officer 
of splendid judgment, high attainments and excel- 
lent leadership. Later he commanded the Eighth 
Army Corps with skill and judgment. 

ALLEN, ROBERT H Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As commander of the 356th 
Infantry during the Argonne-Meuse offensive he 
proved himself a skillful tactician. Resourceful and 
energetic, he was at all times equal to any emer- 
gency which arose, showing qualities of rare leader- 
ship. Subsequently during the march into Ger- 
many and the occupation of the enemy territory 
his administrative ability was reflected in the high 
standard of excellence consistently maintained by 
his regiment, rendering services of signal worth. 

ALLISON, NATHANIEL .... Colonel 
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As chief of the orthopedic 
work in the zone of the Army, he personally directed 
in a most efficient, conscientious, and painstaking 
manner, splinting and orthopedic work, which re- 
sulted in the saving of many hves and greatly re- 
lieved suffering among our wounded. Home ad- 
dress, 4917 Pershing Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 

ALVORD, BENJAMIN .... Colonel 

Adjutant General's Department, For exception- 
ally meritorious and distinguished services. As 
adjutant general of the American Expeditionary 
Forces during the beginning of its organization his 
long experience, good judgment, and breadth of 
vision were of great value in the establishment of 
the innumerable activities of the Adjutant Gener- 
al's Department of the American Expeditionary 
Forces. 

ANDERSON, EDWARD D. . Brigadier General 
For especially meritorious and conspicuous 
service in initiating and executing plans for the 
mobilization of enlisted personnel of the Army 
during the war. 

ANDRESS. MISS MARY VAIL . . 

American Red Cross. For exceptionally merito- 
rious and distinguished services. On her own 
initiative she organized and efficiently developed 
and administered the work of the American Red 
Cross at Toul, France. Under her wise supervision 
this work grew from the ministering and supplying 
of small comforts to soldiers passing through in 
hospital trains to an undertaking of extensive pro- 
portions, which has aided and cheered thousands of 
men in the service. In the performance of her ex- 
acting tasks, she has displayed marked foresight 
and sound judgment, with untiring personal de- 
votion to the interests and comfort of those whom 
she served. 

ANDREWS, AVERY D. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services as assistant chief of staff, American Ex- 
peditionary Forces. He has rendered most efficient 
service in connection with the organization and 
administration of the transportation department 
of the American Army in France and as deputy 



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chief of utilities in the services of supply. Later, 
with marked ability he headed the important ad- 
ministrative section of the general staff of the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 

ANDREW, A. PIATT . . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. Coming to France at the beginning od the 
war, he showed remarkable ability in organizing 
the American Field Service, a volunteer service for 
the transportation of the wounded of the French 
armies at the front. Upon the entry of the United 
States into the war he turned over the efficient or- 
ganization he had built to the United States Army 
Ambulance Service, and by his sound judgment and 
■expert advice rendered invaluable aid in the devel- 
opment of that organization. To him is due, in a 
large measure, the credit for the increasingly val- 
uable work done by the light ambulances at the 
front. Home address, Gloucester, Mass. 

ANSELL, SAMUEL T. . . Brigadier General 
For especially meritorious and conspicuous 
service as Acting Judge Advocate General of the 
Army, whose broad and constructive interpreta- 
tions of law and regulations have greatly faciU- 
tated the conduct of the war and military adminis- 
tration. 

ARMSTRONG, FRANK S. . . . Colonel 
Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. With painstaking efforts he 
reorganized and placed the Remount Service upon 
an efificient basis, overcoming innumerable diffi- 
culties and finding ways and means of supplying 
combatant divisions with animals when the sources 
of supply were very limited. In this great task he 
showed qualities meriting the highest praise. Home 
address. The Cairo, Washington, D. C. 

ATKISSON, EARL J Colonel 

Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
■distinguished services. He organized and trained 
the 1st Gas Regiment in a type of warfare new to 
the American Army and directed the operations of 
that regiment with marked distinction during the 
St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensive of the 
First American Army. 

ATTERBURY, WILLIAM W 

Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As director general of transportation, in 
the face of almost insurmountable obstacles he 
organized and brought to a high state of efficiency 
the transportation service of American Expedi- 
tionary Forces. The successful operation of this 
most important service, upon which the movements 
and supply of the combat troops were dependent, 
was largely due to his energy, foresight, and abiUty. 

AULTMAN, DWIGHT E. . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of Artillery of the 5th Corps in 
the operations against the enemy in November, 
1918, by his exceptional skill as an artillerist he 
was largely responsible for the rupture of the en- 
emy's position and the breaking of his resistance. 

AXTON, JOHN T Major 

Chaplain. For exceptionally meritorious and 
conspicuous service in organizing and administering 
numerous welfare acti'vities connected -with the 
Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J., and New 
York City, whereby pro-vision was made for the 
comfort and pleasure of enlisted men. 

AYRES, L. P Colonel 

General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distingusihed ser-vice. His services as chief 
of the Division of Statistics, Council of National 



Defense, as chief of the Statistics Branch of the 
General Staff, and chief statistical oflBcer of the 
American Commission to Negotiate Peace have 
been conspicuous. He established the Statistical 
Division at General Headquarters, American Ex- 
peditionary Forces, and the Statistics Branch at 
Headquarters, Ser-vice of Supply, American Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

BABCOCK, CONRAD S Colonel 

Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distingusihed services. As post commandant at 
general headquarters, he served 'with distinction. 
Later he commanded the 354th Infantry throughout 
the successful operations against the St. Mihiel 
salient and those of the Argonne-Meuse in which 
his regiment participated and subsequently when 
it formed part of the Army of Occupation. At all 
times he displayed military attainments of the 
highest order. His unflagging energy and marked 
tactical ability were demonstrated in the successful 
accomplishment by his regiment of all missions 
assigned to it even under the most trying conditions. 
His service was of great value to the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

BABCOCK, WALTER C Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. In command of the 310th 
Infantry, he displayed marked ability alike in its 
organization and training and in the field. In 
offensive operations against the enemy he led his 
command with exceptional judgment and tactical 
ability, showing himself always possessed of a full 
grasp of the situation and its needs and keeping 
his higher commanders at all times informed of the 
conditions as he learned them by personal recon- 
naissance. He was untiring in energy and devotion 
to the important tasks assigned him, acting un- 
hesitatingly and successfully in times of emergency. 

BACH, CHRISTIAN A Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of staff of the 4th Di-vision since 
its organization he has performed his duties with 
the utmost loyalty, excellent judgment, and tireless 
energy, both during the training period and in ac- 
tual combat. To his energy and miUtary ability is 
due in no small degree the excellent record of his 
division in the fighting on the Vesle River and dur- 
ing the Meuse-Argonne offensive. 

BACON, ROBERT . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He served -with great credit and distinc- 
tion as post commandant of General Headquarters 
and as aide-de-camp to the commander in chief. 
By his untiring efforts as chief of the American 
Mission at British General Headquarters he has 
performed with marked ability innumerable duties 
requiring great tact and address. 

BAER, JOSEPH A Colonel 

Inspector General's Department, Cavalry. For 
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished serv- 
ices. During the active operations of the armies 
in the field in the St. Mihiel salient and in the Ar- 
gonne offensive he revealed marked ability in the 
inspection of conduct and methods and showed 
military tactical knowledge of a high order. 

BAILEY, CHARLES J. . . . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded the 81st Division with 
distinction throughout its operations, beginning 
October 1, 1918. The excellent conduct of this 
division was due, in a large measure, to his great 
miUtary knowledge, energy, and zeal. He has 
shown qualities of able leadership and had rendered 
ser-vices of great value to the American Expedition- 
ary Forces. 



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BAKER, ASHER C Captain 

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. Voluntarily returning to ac- 
tive service after retirement, he served with dis- 
tinction as naval representative with the Trans- 
portation Department. Through his extensive 
naval experience, untiring zeal, and intimate knowl- 
ledge of the French language and customs, he ren- 
dered services of inestimable value to the American 
Expeditionary Forces. 

BAKER, FRANK C Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As commanding oflScer 
of Evacuation Hospital No. 6, at Ch&teau-Thierry, 
from June to August, 1918, Col. Baker so promptly 
arranged his hospital under moat difficult conditions 
and with great resourcefulness and good judgment 
made such use of the inadequate means at his dis- 
posal that he was able to receive and evacuate 
after splendid treatment and in perfect order a 
large number of wounded from the Marne offensive 
at a time when that section of France was greatly 
demoralized. 

BALDWIN, KARL F. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Coast Artillery Corps. For especially meritorious 
and distinguished service while serving as Mihtary 
Attache at Tokyo, Japan. 

BAMFORD, FRANK E. . Brigadier General 
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As its commanding officer 
he organized and successfully conducted the 2d 
Corps school. Successively in command of a bat- 
talion, regiment, brigade, and division, he partici- 
pated in the operations of American troops from 
Cantigny to those of the Meuse-Argonne. He 
later commanded the Army school at Langres, at 
all times bringing to bear upon his duties his sound 
judgment, high mihtary attainments, and untiring 



BANDHOLTZ, HARRY H. . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He served in turn as chief of staff of the 
27th Division, as commander of the 58th Infantry 
Brigade, and as provost marshal general of the 
American Expeditionary Forces, in all of which 
capacities he displayed exceptional abiUty. His 
foresight, broad experience and sound judgment 
resulted in the eflBcient reorganization and admin- 
istration of the important Provost Marshal 
General's Department. 

BANKER, MISS GRACE D 

Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. She served with ex- 
ceptional ability as chief operator in the Signal 
Corps exchange at General Headquarters, Amer- 
ican Expeditionary Forces, and later in a similar 
capacity at 1st Army headquarters. By untiring 
devotion to her exacting duties under trying con- 
ditions she did much to assure the success of the 
telephone service during the operations of the 1st 
Army against the St. Mihiel sahent and to the north 
of Verdun. 

BARBER, CHARLES W Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As assistant chief of staff, G-1, and later 
as chief of staff. Base Section No. 2, during the 
period of its reorganization, he displayed exceptional 
administrative ability and was in a large measure 
responsible for the efficient organization created 
for the repatriation of troops through the port of 
Bordeaux, rendering services of signal worth. 

BARNES, JOSEPH F Colonel 

Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As corps adjutant of the 



2d Army Corps, by his able management and com- 
plete knowledge of all details of the Adjutant 
General's Department, he established and operated 
with remarkable success the numerous branches of 
the Adjutant General's OflBce. Later as adjutant 
general, 1st Army, he organized with rare initiative 
and administered with marked abUity the opera- 
tions of his important office, rendering services of 
inestimable value. 

BARNUM, MALVERN-HILL . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded with marked success the 
183d Infantry Brigade from its organization to the 
close of active operations. The conduct of his bri- 
gade in the St. Die and Marbache sectors was in- 
dicative of his good leadership. As a member of the 
inter-allied armistice board he has performed his 
many exacting duties with marked ability, address, 
and sound judgment, rendering services of the 
highest character to the Government. 

BARRY, THOMAS H. . . . Major General 
For especially meritorious and conspicuous serv- 
ice as Department Commander, Central Depart- 
ment. He handled many difficult problems arising 
in that department during the war with rare 
judgment, tact, and great skill. 

BASH, LOUIS H Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He supervised with tact and sound judg- 
ment the estabhshment of the important base ports 
of St. Nazaire and Brest. Later, while he was ad- 
jutant general of the Services of Supply, his splen- 
did knowledge of administration, his energy, and 
personal attention to duties were shown by the 
eflBciency of his office, which met fully the diversi- 
fied demands made upon it. 

BASKETTE, ALVIN K Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He organized and co-ordinated the sever- 
al activities of the Salvage Depot at St. Pierre de 
Corps, which was the largest and most important 
of such depots in the American Expeditionary 
Forces. By this zeal, tact, and abihty in solving 
the various labor problems that arose in connection 
with the employment of many French civilians, 
he produced a high degree of economic efficiency in 
the operations of the Salvage Service. 

BEARSS, HIRAM I Colonel 

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He commanded with 
distinction the 102d Infantry, achieving notable 
successes in the active operations in which that 
regiment was engaged. By his untiring energy 
and dauntless courage in overcoming the numerous 
difficulties confronting him he gave proof of mili- 
tary leadership of a high order. 

BECK, ROBERT McC Colonel 

Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He showed extraordinary 
efficiency in directing the staff work of the 32d 
Division at the Second Battle of the Marne and in 
the operations near Soissons and north of Verdun, 
France, from July to October, 1918. In the prepa- 
rations for battle and in the reorganizations between 
battles, he ably handled the many difficult situa- 
tions that presented themselves. 

BEEUWKES, HENRY . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He rendered especially valuable ser\-ice8 
as inspector of hospitahzation of troops in the field. 
By tireless energy in the performance of his duties he 
assisted greatly in raising the efficiency of this serv- 
ice and in bettering the facilities for the care and 
evacuation of the wounded of our Armies. 



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BEHN, SOSTHENES . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He served in turn as liaison 
officer with the French Department of Posts and 
Telegraphs, as executive to the Chief Signal Officer, 
as commander of a field signal battalion, and as 
assistant to the chief signal officer, First Army. In 
all of these capacities he demonstrated marked 
ability and performed exceptionally meritorious 



BELL, GEORGE Jr. . . . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He led his command, with distinction, in 
the offensive operations with the British which re- 
sulted in the capture of Hamel and Hamel Woods, 
and in the fighting on the Meuse that gained the 
villages of MarchSville, St. Hilaire, and a portion of 
Bois d'Harville. He displayed a high order of leader- 
ship in the Argonne-Meuae offensive, when his 
division attacked and captured the strongly forti- 
fied Bois de Forges. The successful operations of 
the division which he trained and commanded in 
combat were greatly influenced by his energy and 
abilities as a commander. 

BELL, FRANKLIN J. . . Major General 

Deceased. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished service during the war as division, 
cantonment, and department commander. 

BENEDICT, JAY L Colonel 

General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
and conspicuous service in the organization and ad- 
ministration of the Procurement and Discharge 
Section of the Personnel Branch. His energy, intelli- 
gent application, and good j udgment have contribut- 
ed greatly to the solution of the many difficult per- 
sonnel problems pertaining to the procurement and 
discharge of officers, and the building up of the 
Officers Reserve Corps. 

BETHEL, WALTER A. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As judge advocate of the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces he organized this important 
department and administered its affairs with con- 
spicuous efficiency from the date of the arrival in 
France of the first American combat troops. His 
marked legal ability and sound judgment were impor- 
tant factors in the splendid work of his department, 
and he at all times handled with success the various 
military and international problems that arose as a 
result of the operations of our armies. 

BEVANS, JAMES L Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He served with dis- 
tinction as chief surgeon of the 3d Army Corps, 
where he solved important problems of sanitation 
and evacuation with conspicuous success. He showed 
marked administrative ability during the final 
phases of the Argonne-Meuse offensive, when, 
through his sound j udgment and efficient supervision 
of the medical and sanitary services under his 
direction, many lives were saved, thereby rendering 
valuable service to the American Expeditionary 
Forces. 

BIDDLE, JOHN .... Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of American troops in Eng- 
land, by his tact and diplomacy in handUng intri- 
cate problems, he made possible the successful trans- 
shipment of many thousands of men to France. To 
his executive abiUty the efficient handling, control 
and dispatch of casual troops through England is 
largely due. 

BILLINGS, FRANK Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 



and conspicuous service in the organization and 
administration of the Division of Reconstruction of 
the Medical Department. 

BINGHAM. ERNEST G Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief surgeon of the Paris district he 
most efficiently directed the co-ordination of the 
work of the hospitals and hospital and ambulance 
trains in the region of the Paris group during the 
second battle of the Marne. By his untiring zeal 
and his exact understanding of conditions he most 
ably handled the limited hospital resources of the 
district of Paris, permitting the clearing of the 
battlefield of the wounded and the proper provision 
for their care. In all these tasks he showed pro- 
fessional attainment of the highest order, unflagging 
energy, and great devotion to duty. 

BIRNIE, UPTON, Jr Colonel 

Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorioua 
and distinguished services. As principal assistant 
in the Operations Section, General Headquarters, 
American Expeditionary Forces, he has by his 
thorough miUtary knowledge, loyalty, and devotion 
to duty materially assisted in attaining the success 
of that section of the General Staff. 

BISHOP, HARRY G. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. While in command of the 3rd Field ar- 
tillery Brigade, during the battles of the Argonne- 
Meuse, and in the subsequent advance to Sedan, by 
his skill and able leadership he rendered exceptional- 
ly valuable services. 

BISHOP. P. P Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service as secretary of the General Staff and in the 
organization and co-ordination of matters relating 
to the commissioned personnel of the Army. 

BJORNSTAD. ALFRED W. Brigadier General 
V- For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As director of the Army General Staff 
College at Langres. he organized and conducted 
this institution during the first and second courses. 
Although he was without adequate material or per- 
sonnel, by the energy and great effort he put forth 
he established a school which provided our armies 
with staff officers in a minumum of time. 

BLACK, WILLIAM M. . . Major General 

Chief of Engineers. For especially meritorious 
and conspicuous service in planning and admin- 
istering the Engineer and Mihtary Railway services 
during the war. 

BLAKE, JOSEPH A Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorioua and distinguished 
services. As chief consultant for the district of Paris, 
and commanding officer of Red Cross Hospital No. 2. 
he efficiently standardized surgical procedures, es- 
pecially in the recent methods of treating fractures. 
His remarkable talent has materially reduced the 
suffering and loss of life among our wounded. 

BLANDING, ALBERT H. . Brigadier General 
Discharged. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished service while Commanding General 
of the 53d Infantry Brigade of the 27th Division 
throughout the entire period of active operations. 

BLISS, TASKER H. . . . Brevet General 
Retired. For his most exceptional services as 
Assistant Chief of Staff, acting Chief of Staff, and 
Chief of Staff of the United States Army, in which 
important positions his administrative abihty and 
professional attainments were of great value to our 
armies. As chief of the American section of the 



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Supreme War Council he has taken an important 
part in the shaping of the policies that have brought 
victory to our cause. 

BOLLES, FRANK C Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. He commanded, with keen 
tactical ability, the 39th Infantry throughout the 
various campaigns in which the Fourth Division 
participated until the early stages of the Meuse- 
Argonne offensive, when he was wounded. By his 
exceptional abihty and energetic leadership he 

g roved to be an iniportant factor in the successes of 
is command during its active operations against 
the enemy. 

BOLLING. RYNAL C Colonel 

Deceased. Air Service. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished service. His service to the 
United States aviation was distinguished for an 
accurate and comprehensive grasp of aviation mat- 
ters; for a sound and far-sighted conception of the 
measures needed to establish an efficient American 
air service in Europe; for initiative and resourceful- 
ness in attacking the problems of a young air service; 
for brilUant capacity in arranging affairs with for- 
eign governments; for boldness and vigor in execut- 
ing determined policies. In all of these he has ren- 
dered service of great value to the Government. 

BOOTH, ALFRED J Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As assistant to the Adjutant General, 
American Expeditionary Forces, he was charged 
with the important duty of verifying, preparing, and 
distributing all orders and bulletins issued from 
General Headquarters, American Expeditionary 
Forces. To his painstaking efforts are due the ac- 
curacy with which these orders were drawn and the 
promptness with which they were distributed. He 
organized and efficiently supervised the admin- 
istration of the Adjutant General's printing plant 
at General Headquarters, American Expeditionary 
Forces. To his untiring zeal is largely due the suc- 
cess with which it handled a tremendous volume of 
printed matter, rendering important service to the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 

BOOTH, Miss EVANGELINE C. . . . 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
service as commander of the Salvation Army in the 
United States. She has been tireless in her devotion 
to her manifold duties. The contribution of the Sal- 
vation Army toward winning the war is conspicuous 
and the results obtained were due in marked degree 
to the greeat executive ability of its commander. 

BOOTH, EWING E. . . Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded, with great abihty and 
gallantry, the 8th Infantry Brigade in the operations 
which forced the reluctant enemy to evacuate Bois 
du Fays, de Malaumont, Bois de Peut-de-Faux, and 
Bois de Foret in September and October, 1918. His 
splendid leadership was an important factor in these 
actions. 

BOOTHE, EARLE . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He reorganized and administered with 
marked distinction the Central Records Office of the 
American Expeditionary Forces. He handled the 
complex problems constantly arising with great dis- 
cretion, displaying keen perception amid the maze 
of details involved in the reporting of casualties and 
changes of status of officers and soldiers. With un- 
flagging energy and exceptional abihty he performed 
a task of great magnitude. 

BORELLI, GEORGES Captain 

Liaison officer, 158th Field Artillery Brigade and 
Operations Officer, 55th Field Artillery Brigade. 



BOUGHTON, EDWARD J. Lieutenant Colonel 
Judge Advocate General's Department. For 
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. 
He served with distinction as head of the Interna- 
tional Law Division in the office of the Judge Ad- 
vocate, American Expeditionary Forces. Through 
his extensive knowledge of international law and 
diplomatic ability, he was of the utmost assistance 
in handling many delicate questions involving re- 
lations between the American and allied armies. 

BOWDITCH, EDWARD N. Jr. . . . . 

Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. At the Army General Staff College, as 
assistant to G-3, Headquarters, 1st Army Corps, he 
rendered service of distinction, always showing him- 
self able in time of emergency, aggressive in action, 
and possessed of tact and sound judgment. As aide- 
de-camp to the commander in chief, American Ex- 
peditionary Forces, he displayed unflagging energy 
and devotion to duties of great importance. His 
military attainments were of marked character, 
proving of utmost assistance in the handhng of diffi- 
cult situations. 

BOWLEY, ALBERT J. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distingui.shed 
services. He comamnded the 17th Field Artillery 
and later the 2d Field Artillery Brigade in the active 
operations from July to November, 1918. The artil- 
lery support under his direction in the engagements 
near Chateau-Thierry, near Soissons, those in the 
St. Mihiel salient, Blanc Mont Ridge, and in the 
Meuse-Argonne region were important factors in the 
great successes gained. 

BOYD, CARL Colonel 

Deceased. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As miUtary attache to the 
American Embassy in Paris, he performed services 
of a most distinguished character. Later, as senior 
aide-de-camp to the commander in chief , he displayed 
remarkable ability, sound judgment, and tact in the 
many varied negotiations with theallied commanders 
and other alhed officials, rendering services of ines- 
timable value to the American Expeditionary Forces. 

BRABSON, JOE R. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Field Artillery, General Staff. For exceptionally 
meritorious and distinguished services. As Chief of 
Staff of the 28th Division during the Marne-Aisne 
offensive he rendered conspicuous service. Later 
as an instructor of the fourth course at the 
Army General Staff College at Langres he ably as- 
sisted in the instruction of a large number of officers 
recommended for General Staff duty. Upon com- 
pletion of his duty at the staff school, he served with 
marked success as G-5 of the 2d Army. 

BRADLEY. ALFRED E Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services as chief surgeon, American Expeditionary 
Forces. He gave his utmost energy and undivided 
devotion to the duty of planning and organizing the 
work of the Medical Department in France during a 
period fraught with untold difficulties. To bis fore- 
sight was largely due the successful operations of that 
department when it was called upon to meet the de- 
mands that were subsequently made upon it. 

BRADLEY, JOHN J. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service as Chief of the Training and Instruction 
Branch, War Plans Division, General Staff, in in- 
itiating and standardizing the training and instruct- 
ion of the Army during its formative period. 

BREES, HERBERT J Colonel 

Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. He served with distinction as 



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chief of staff of the 91st Division throughout its 
training period and during the greater part of its 
active operations. His marked administrative 
ability was reflected in the successes of this division 
during the first phases of the Meuse-Argonne oper- 
ations. Later, as chief of staff of the 7th Army Corps 
he rendered invaluable services in perfecting the 
necessary organization for the march into the Ger- 
man territory, overcoming grave difficulties in 
securing supplies and equipment. 

BRENT. CHARLES H Major 

Chaplain. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As senior headquarters Chap- 
lain, he organized the Chaplains' School and estab- 
lished a schematic system of religious effort, enabling 
all chaplains throughout France to further those 
excellent results which have marked their duties 
arnongst the troops. By his loyal spirit of co-oper- 
ation, his marked ability, and by his masterful 
attainments he has rendered services of most con- 
spicuous merit and lasting value to the American 
Government. 

BRETT, LLOYD M. . . Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded the 160th Infantry Bri- 
gade with particular efficiency in the markedly suc- 
cessful operations in the occupation of the Danne- 
voux sector in October, 1918. In the actions near 
Im^court and Buzancy in November his brigade 
broke the enemy's resistance. Due to his masterful 
ability and brilUant leadership these operations 
proved a crowning success. 

BREWSTER, ANDRE W. . . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He organized and administered with 
marked ability the Inspector General's Department 
of the American Expeditionary Forces, and his 
soldierly characteristics and unceasing labors influ- 
enced greatly the attainment of eflSciency in the 
American Army in France. 

BRICKER, EDWIN D Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As Chief Ordnance Purchasing Officer 
and later as ordnance representative on the General 
Purchasing Board, he conducted negotiations with 
marked success for material needed to supplement 
the supply from the United States. He worked 
tirelessly and with unflagging energy to the end that 
there would be no shortage in supplies sent to the 
troops at the front. At all times exercising sound 
judgment and discernment in times of emergency, 
he achieved marked successes. 

BRIDGES, CHARLES H Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As assistant chief of staff, first 
section of the 2d Division, and later as assistant 
chief of staff, first section of the 6th Army Corps, he 
performed creditably duties of great importance in 
connection with the services of supply, communica- 
tion, and the movements of troops of his units, ren- 
dering services of value to the American Expedi- 
tionary Forces. 

BROWN, LYTLE . . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service as Director of the War Plans Division, for 
his skill and good judgment in handhng the many 
and varied questions of training, organization, and 
poUcy that have been acted on by the War Plans 
Division during the War. 

BROWN. PRESTON . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of staff of the Second Division he 
directed the details of the battles near Chateau- 
Thierry, Soissons, and at the St. Mihiel salient with 
great credit. Later, in command of the Third Divi- 



sion in the Argonne-Meuse offensive, at a most crit- 
ical time, by his splendid judgment and energetic 
action, his division was able to carry to a successful 
conclusion the operations at Clairs Chines and Hill 
294. 

BROWNING, WILLIAM S. . . . Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
service. As a member of the American Section of 
the Supreme War Council, by his abiUty and his 
clear a-nd sound conception of the constantly chang- 
ing miUtary situation, he has rendered invaluable 
aid in solving the many complex problems that have 
come before the Supreme War Council . 

BUCKEY, MARVYN C Colonel 

Field Artillery. For especially meritorious and 
distinguished service while serving as MiUtary At- 
tache at Rome, Italy. 

BULLARD, ROBERT L. . Lieutenant General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services as commander of the Second Army of the 
Ainerican Expeditionary Forces. In the course of 
this war he commanded in turn the first American 
division to take its place in the front lines in France, 
the Third Corps, and the Second Army. He partici- 
pated in operations in reduction of the Marne sa- 
Uent and in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. He was 
in command of the Second Army when the German 
resistance west of the Meuse was shattered. 

BURGHER. EMIL H Major 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As regimental surgeon of the 138th Infan- 
try, he supervised the care of the wounded during thft 
Argonne offensive. With untiring energy and abihty 
of a high order, displaying personal courage under 
shell fire, personally rallying his men and directing 
them forward, he was an inspiration to all. His 
dressing station was placed to within a few hundred 
yards of the front lines whenever the terrain ren- 
dered the passage of ambulances impossible. His 
zeal, devotion to duty, and efficient services added 
greatly to the morale of all who served with him. 

BURKE, Rev. JOHN J 

For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
as Chairman of the Committee on Special War Ac- 
tivities of the National CathoUc War Council and 
as Chairman of the Committee of Six, dealing with 
the subject of Chaplains. 

BURNETT, FRANK C Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded, with distinction, a bat- 
talion of the first American regiment to occupy 
trenches in France, and participated in the repulse 
of the first raid made by the enemy upon American 
troops. As deputy adjutant general. General Head- 
quarters, American Expeditionary Forces, he has 
performed his manifold duties with ability and 
sound judgment. 

BURR, GEORGE W. . . . Major General 
General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and 
conspicuous as Director of Purchase, Storage and 
Traffic, General Staff. He has been under his super- 
vision during the last several months most important 
and complicated operations in relation to the cancel- 
lation of contracts, the adjustment of claims, the dis- 
posal of surplus supplies and the storage of materials 
that have accumulated during the war or that have 
been deUvered by manufacturers since the armis- 
tice. 

BURRELL, G. A Colonel 

Chemical Warfare Service. For exceptionally 
meritorious and conspicuous service in research 
work pertaining to gas warfare. Colonel Burrell 
was in charge of the Research Di\'ision, and its organ- 



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ization was doubtless the greatest of its kind ever 
formed. It accomplished remarkable results of the 
greatest importance to our military forces. 

BURTT, WILSON B. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of staff of the 5th Corps he dis- 
played great tact and judgment in the organization 
of that command. He directed with marked ability 
the staff work of his corps during the St. Mihiel and 
Argonne-Meuse offensives and was a potent factor 
in insuring the successes of his organization in that 
campaign. 

BUTLER, SMEDLEY A. . Brigadier General 
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He has commanded with 
abihty and energy Pontanezen Camp at Brest dur- 
ing the time in which it has developed into the 
largest embarkation camp in the world. Confronted 
with problems of extraordinary magnitude in super- 
vising the reception, entertainment, and departure 
of the large numbers of officers and soldiers passing 
through this camp, he has solved all with conspicu- 
ous success, performing services of the highest 
character for the American Expeditionary Forces. 

BUTTS, EDMUND L Colonel 

Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action in 
the Bois d'Aigremont, France, near Crezancy, 
France, July 18, 1918. On repeated occasions, dur- 
ing the intense enemy bombardment preceding the 
second battle of the Marne, and on the following 
day, Colonel Butts went to the exposed positions 
under heavy shell fire for the purpose of making 
personal reconnaissances, securing information of 
great value. The personal courage and determina- 
tion displayed by him inspired his regiment to with- 
stand successfully the principal shock of the German 
attack and drive the enemy back across the Marne 
by the briUiant counterattacks which he planned. 



BELGIUM 

ALBERT, KING OF THE BELGIANS . . 

Commander-in-chief of the Belgian Army. As 
an expression of the high regard of the people of 
the United States and of their army for the dis- 
tinguished and patriotic service which he has ren- 
dered to the common cause of the battlefields of 
Europe. 

ARNOULD, HENRY . . Lieutenant General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He served with marked distinction as chief 
of artillery of the Belgian Army, rendering invaluable 
service in the conduct of operations against the en- 
emy. At all times he showed zeal and devotion to 
duty, his high military attainments having marked 
effect in the successes achieved by the aUied armies. 

BARBIER, PHILIPPE . . . Lieutenant 

Acting Military Attach^ to the Belgian Legation, 
Washington. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services rendered the United States Army 
while serving as Acting MiUtary Attach^ to the Bel- 
gian Legation, Washington. 

BERNHEIM, LOUIS . . Lieutenant General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of the First Belgian Army 
Di\'ision he achieved most valuable results by his 
brilliant leadership. He prosecuted the operations 
against the enemy with judgment and vigor and his 
service was marked by signal success. 



BIEBUYCK, A. . . . Lieutenant General 
Commanding Sixth Belgian Army Corps. 

CEUNINCK, ARMAND de, Lieutenant General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of the Fourth Belgian Army 
Division he conducted operations against the enemy 
with signal success, displaying remarkable quaUties 
of leadership and untiring devotion to his manifold 
duties. His services were of inestimable value. 

CUMONT, EUGENE F. M. H 

Major d'Etat Major 

Belgian representative, Military Board of Allied 
Supply. 

DELOBBE, H Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of a staff section at Belgian Gen- 
eral Headquarters he rendered most distinguished 
services. He displayed the highest military attain- 
ments and great zeal in the direction of operations 
against the enemy. 

BRUBBEL, HONORE . . Lieutenant General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
ser\'ices. In command of the Second Belgian Army 
Division he showed eminent qualities of leadership 
at all times using his genius for mihtary tactics to 
the best advantage in the operations against the en- 
emy. His brilliant achievements had an important 
bearing upon the successful conduct of the war. 

GILLAIN, C. C. V. . . Lieutenant General 

Chief of the General Staff of the Belgian Army. 
The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to 
General GiUain as an expression of the high regard 
of the people of the United States and of their Army, 
for the distinguished and patriotic service which he 
has rendered to the common cause in which he has 
been associated on the battlefields of Europe. 

GREINDL, Baron LEON MAURICE . . 

Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of a staff section at Belgian Gen- 
eral Headquarters he rendered invaluable service in 
the direction of the most important engineering oper- 
tions. Confronted by stupendous tasks he per- 
formed all with distinction, showing exact scientific 
knowledge and great zeal in the performance of his 
arduous duties. 



JACQUES, J. B. A. 



Lieutenant General 

JUNGBLUTH Lieutenant General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As adjutant general chief of the rnilitary 
household of the King he occupied with distinction 
one of the most important offices in the Belgian 
Army. He displayed the highest military attain- 
ments and his sound advice was of inestimable value 
in the prosecution of the war against the enemy. 

MAGLINSE, HENRY HECTOR ... 

Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
ser\nces. As chief of a staff section at Belgian General 
Headquarters he rendered invaluable services in the 
direction of operations against the enemy. At all 
times he displayed the highest miUtary attainments, 
untiring energy, and zeal in the performance of his 
distinguished duties. 

MERCHIE, SYLVIAN . . . Major Genera 1 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of staff in the oflBce of the Belgian 
Secretary of War he rendered most important service 
in the prosecution of operations against the enemy. 



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His high professional attainments furthered his rapid 
promotion in active service with troops, fitting for 
the distinguished duties to which he was called later. 

MICHEL, AUGUSTIN EDWARD . . 

Lieutenant General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of the Belgian Army of 
Occupation he performed his important duties with 
the greatest distinction, at all times displaying 
marked qualities of leadership and sound judgment 
at critical periods. 

OSTERRIETH, LEON Major 

Chief of the Belgian Military Mission to the 
United States and Acting MiUtary Attach^, Belgian 
Legation, Washington. For exceptionally merito- 
rious and distinguished services rendered the United 
States Army while serving as Chief of the Belgian 
Military Mission to the United States and Acting 
Military Attach6 to the Belgian Legation, Washing- 
ton. 

TILKENS Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. After serving with distinction in the com- 
mand of troops he rendered most valuable services 
as aide-de-camp to the king of the Belgians. As mem- 
ber of the King's military household he showed high 
military attainments, and his advice proved uni- 
formly sound. 

TINANT, LUCIEN 

Chief, Belgian Mission, General Headquarters. 



CABELL, DE ROSEY C. . . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service while in command of the Arizona District of 
the Southern Department. He handled the delicate 
border situation there with firmness and sound judg- 
ment. 

CALLAN, ROBERT E. . . Brigadier General 
Coast Artillery Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished services. As commanding 
general of the 33d Coast Artillery Brigade, he dis- 
played high technical ability. Though confronted 
with innumerable difficulties, he developed the 
heavy artillery regiments under his command into 
combat units of remarkable efficiency, which units 
proved to be of the utmost value during the St. 
Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. 

CAMPBELL, ROBERT M. Lieutenant Colonel 
Cavalry. For especially meritorious and dis- 
tinguished service while serving as MiUtary Attache 
at Mexico City, Mexico. 

CANFIELD, EDWARD, JR. Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He served as assistant chief of staff, G-1, 
of the 4th Division, and organized the entire system 
of supply for the division. He trained and super- 
vised the personnel and the operation of the admin- 
istrative sections. He handled all problems con- 
nected with supply and transportation with such 
efficiency and success that the division was never 
short of either rations or ammunition. He proved 
himself to be an officer of the greatest administrative 
ability, exceptional foresight, and tireless energy. 

CARLETON. GUY .... Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service as commanding general at Camp Wadsworth, 
S. C, in organizing and training corps and Army 
troops during the war. 

CARTER, ARTHUR H Colonel 

Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
and conspicuous service. While on duty in the Office 



of the Chief of Field Artillery, he displayed great 
ability in developing the organization of the Field 
Artillery Central Officers' Training School; he then 
proceeded to Camp Taylor, established this school 
and administered it in an exceptionally meritorious 
manner during the remainder of the war. 

CARSON, CLIFFORD C Colonel 

Coast Artillery Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished services. He organized 
and commanded the training centers for the instruc- 
tion of officers for the Tractor Artillery of the Amer- 
ican Expeditionary Forces. In this new and im- 
portant field of activity he rendered conspicuously 
meritorious service. 

CARTER, JESSE McI. . . Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. As Chief of the Militia Bureau he con- 
ceived and directed the organization of the United 
States Guards and utilized these and other forces 
most effectively in the important work of safe- 
guarding the utilities and industries of the nation 
essential to the prosecution of the war. 

CARTY, JOHN J Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He was largely instrumental in securing 
from the telephone and telegraph companies of the 
United States the best talent available to meet the 
urgent requirements of the Signal Corps at the out- 
break of the war. He has served with marked dis- 
tinction as a member of the American Expeditionary 
Forces, and his brilUant professional attainments 
and sound judgment have rendered his services of 
exceptional value to the government. 

CASAD, ADAMF Colonel 

Ordnance Department. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished services. As Deputy Chief 
Ordnance Officer at General Headquarters, Amer- 
ican Expeditionary Forces, he exercised conspicuous 
initiative and sound judgment in the superivision of 
ordnance activities. With tireless energy he organ- 
ized and administered the work of the Ordnance 
Department in the zone of the Armies. As repre- 
sentative of the Ordnance Department at Chaumont, 
he showed wide vision and full comprehension of 
conditions and needs of the service, working with 
exceptional devotion to prevent any stoppage in the 
supply of ordnance material. 

CASTNER, JOSEPH C. . Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. While in command of the 9th Infantry 
Brigade he displayed conspicuous tenacity of purpose 
and a determination to overcome all obstacles. At 
the Bois des Rappes, in the St. Mihiel salient, and 
ensuing actions his brigade effectively routed the 
enemy. The success of his command was in a large 
measure due to the splendid training and excellent 
leadership given it by its commander. 

CATRON, THOM Major 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As an instructor at the 
Army IntelUgence School he performed important 
duties with marked zeal and abiUty, aiding materi- 
ally in the efficient training of a large number of 
officers for the Intelligence Service of the units of 
our armies in the field. 

CAVANAUGH, JAMES B. . . . Colonel 

Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As commander of an 
Engineer regiment, he rendered great assistance 
in the early development of the American port at 
Bassens. As assistant chief of staff of the adminis- 
trative section of the services of supply, he exhibited 
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many problems of policy. His efforts in connection 
with the repatriation of American troops have been 
of conspicuous merit. 

CHAFFEE, ADNA R Colonel 

Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. At Army General Staff College 
he displayed military attainments of a high order, 
contributing efficiency to the training of a large num- 
ber of officers. He performed tasks of great difficulty 
with marked distinction as G-3 of the 81st Division 
and later of the 7th Corps. Later, as chief of the 
third section, General Staff, 3rd Corps, he acted 
with sound judgment and wide comprehension of 
existing conditions in the discharge of the grave 
responaibihties connected with his office during the 
closing days of the Meuse-Argonne offensive, han- 
dling perplexing problems with keen energy and 
wise discernment. 

CHAMBERLAIN, JOHN L. Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. As Inspector General of the Army he has, 
by his highly responsible services, materially con- 
tributed to the efficiency of all departments and 
bureaus of the military establishment, and to the 
•uccessful execution of the military program. 

CHANDLER, CHARLES DeF. . . Colonel 
Air Service. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As Chief of the Balloon Sec- 
tion, Air Service, American Expeditionary Forces, 
from November, 1917, to February, 1919, he ren- 
dered notable service in the supply, administration, 
and operation of the balloon units that so thoroughly 
demonstrated their efficiency during all the major 
operations of the American Expeditionary Forces. 

CHAPIN, PAUL .... First Lieutenant 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As the representative of G-4, of the Amer- 
ican Expeditionary Forces at the D. G. C. R. A., 
he displayed marked ability and devotion to duty 
in a position of great responsibility. He handled 
with tact and sound judgment the involved and 
delicate questions continually arising in connection 
with our relationship with the allied armies, and 
rendering service of great value to the Government. 

CHENEY, SHERWOOD A. . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As assistant chief engineer, General Head- 
quarters, he rendered valuable services in the or- 
ganization of the Engineer Corps and its coordina- 
tion with the associated services. Later, as director 
of the Army Transport Service, he performed 
eminently valuable services, achieving remarkable 
results in a task of great magnitude involving the 
expeditious return of many thousands of soldiers 
from the ports of France to the United States. 

CHURCHILL, MARLBOROUGH . . . 

Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
services as Chief of Staff of the Army Artillery of 
the First Army, American Expeditionary Forces, 
and for his ability, zeal, and untiring energy in 
building up the Military Intelligence Division of the 
General Staff as Director of Military Intelligence. 
He discharged these duties of great responsibility 
with ability, tact, and energy. He built up the in- 
telligence service to its present high state of effic- 
iency. 

CLARK, ALBERT P. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As medical representa- 
tive on, and later as General Staff member of, the 
first section. General Headquarters, American Ex- 
peditionary Forces, he displayed sound judgment 
and wide comprehension of existing conditions in the 



management of ocean tonnage allotments, and de- 
vised and efficiently operated a system of supply for 
the Medical Department of the American Expedi- 
tionary Forces. Largely through his personal efforts 
energy, and farsightedness the difficulties in the pro- 
curement and shipment of medical supplies for the 
sick and wounded were successfully overcome. 

CLARK, PAUL H Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of the American Mis.sion at 
French General Headquarters, he performed with 
marked distinction important duties requiring tact 
and judgment. His ceaseless efforts and untiring 
energy were of material benefit in securing the nec- 
essary co-operation with the French military author- 
ities. 

CLOMAN. SYDNEY A Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of staff of the 29th Division, he 
showed himself resourceful and equal to any emer- 
gency. His sound judgment and ability, especially 
during the operations north of Verdun, France, in 
October, 1918, were of a high order. The success 
of these operations was in a measure due to his ener- 
gy, zeal, and rare qualities of leadership. 

COE, FRANK W Major General 

For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
in the reorganization of the Coast Artillery, thereby 
enaf'ling it to meet the great demand for oversea 
artillery. 

COLES, ROY H. . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He served as assistant to and executive 
officer for the chief signal officer, American Expedi- 
tionary Forces, and at all times he performed his most 
exacting duties in an especially meritorious manner. 
By his exceptional executive ability, tireless energy, 
and sound judgment he successfully met every de- 
mand that was made upon him. 

COLLINS, EDGAR T Colone 1 

General Staff Corps. For exceptionally merito- 
rious and distinguished services. As chief of staff of 
the 78th Division, during the St. Mihiel offensive 
and during the first part of the Meuse-Argonne 
operations, and subsequently as chief of staff of the 
6th Army Corps, he demonstrated rare military at- 
tainments, performing his difficult tasks with unre- 
mitting zeal, rendering services of conspicuous 
worthto the American Expeditionary Forces. 

COLLINS, JAMES L. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As aide-de-camp to the commander-in- 
chief, as line officer on duty with troops, and as 
secretary of the General Staff of the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces, he displayed a thorough knowl- 
edge of every duty with which he \ya3 entrusted. 
With tireless energy, keen perception, and able 
execution of his manifold duties he rendered es- 
pecially meritorious services to the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

COLLINS, OWEN G Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. Under his administration the supply of 
troops, care of property, and the operation of the 
Quartermaster Depot at Gidvres, showed an excel- 
lent degree of efficiency. The great improvement 
and development of the organization of this impor- 
tant depot under his direction was largely due to his 
administrative abiUty and untiring zeal. 

CONGER, ARTHUR L Colone 1 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As a member of the Second Section, Gen- 
eral Staff, General Headquarters, by his marked 



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professional attainments, his zeal, and his sound 
Judgment he contributed largely to the successful 
operation of this section. As chief of the Second 
Section, General Staff, of the 2d Division, during 
active operations, and later as commander of a bri- 
gade of the 29th Division during the Argonne-Meuse 
ofifensive, he demonstrated his great energy and his 
clear conception of tactics. 

CONNOR, FOX .... Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As assistant chief of staff in charge of the 
operations section he has shown a masterful con- 
ception of all the tactical situations which have con- 
fronted the American forces in Europe. By his 
high professional attainments and sound military 
judgment he has handled with marked skill the 
many details of the complex problems of organization 
and troop movements that were necessitated by the 
various operations of the American Expeditionary 
Forces. 

CONNOR, WILLIAM D. . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As assistant chief of staff and head of the 
co-ordination section of the General Staff, American 
Expeditionary Forces, he showed unusual ability 
and tireless energy. As chief of staff of the Thirty- 
second Division in the trench operations in the Bel- 
fort sector and later as commander of the 63d Infan- 
try Brigade in the advance to the Vesle he displayed 
particular abiUty as a leader of troops. He also 
performed valuable services as commander of a base 
port and as chief of stafif of the services of supply. 

COOK, CHARLES F Major 

Deceased. Ordnance Department. For excep- 
tionally meritorious and distinguished service. While 
serving in the Ordnance Department he was instru- 
mental in organizing the divisions dealing with the 
procurement of ordnance material. While serving 
on the General Staff he worked out a plan for the 
consolidation of all articles of standard commercial 
circulation in single purchasing units throughout 
the War Department, upon which basis was built 
the organization of the present Division of Purchase, 
Storage and Traffic of the General Stafif. In his va- 
rious assignments he gave himself whole-heartedly 
and self-sacrificingly to the work of the Government. 

COOPER, WIBB E Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He commanded with 
notable success Base Hospital No. 8 at Savenay, 
which under his efficient administration became the 
nucleus of a large hospital center, which developed 
into the largest classification and evacuation 
hospital in France for patients returning to the 
United States. By his marked ability in directing 
the numerous activities under his control he 
rendered services of conspicuous worth to the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 

CORDIER, CONSTANT .... Colonel 

General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
and conspicuous service. While on duty as liaison 
officer between the War Department and the foreign 
mihtary missions, he displayed the greatest dis- 
cretion and ability and contributed materially to the 
successful conduct of military-diplomatic relations 
between the War Department and the allied mih- 
tary missions. 

CORLETT. CHARLES H. . Lieutenant Colonel 
Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As deputy to the Chief 
Signal Officer of the line of communications he 
displayed marked abihty for organization and ad- 
rninistration in the establishment of important 
Signal Corps undertakings, laying the foundation 
of the Signal Corps work in the American Expedi- 
tionary Forces. Later, as director of suppUes in the 



Office of the Chief Signal Officer, he performed exact- 
ing duties with unusual ability, solving with sound 
judgment perplexing problems, enabhng a steady 
flow of signal supplies to be maintained to the 
troops in the field. 

CRAIG, DANIEL F. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He served with distinction as command- 
ing officer of the 302d Field Artillery, and later upon 
being promoted to the grade of brigadier generaC as 
commanding general of the 157th Field Artillery 
Brigade, his service was equally conspicuous. Due 
to his aggressive leadership, his batteries were at all 
times close behind the advancing Infantry. The ac- 
cura,te support which they furnished was largely due 
to his management and technical skill as an artiller- 
ist. 

CRAIG, MALIN . . . Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He served in turn as chief of staff of a 
division, a corps, and an army, in each of which 
capacities he exhibited great abihty. His personal 
influence, aggressiveness, and untiring efforts were 
repeatedly displayed in the operations of the First 
Corps in the vicinity of Chateau-Thierry, on the 
Ourcq, and the Vesle during the St. Mihiel and 
Argonne-Meuse ofifensives. 

GRAIN, JAMES K Colonel 

Ordnance Department. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished services. Successively 
as ordnance officer of the 42d Division, 1st Army 
Corps and 2d Army, he displayed exceptional abihty 
in the organization and administration of work of 
great magnitude. Encountering unforeseen and per- 
plexing problems, he solved them with initiative 
and sound judgment, showing a full understanding 
of existing needs and conditions of the service. He 
was tireless in energy and resourceful, proving at 
all times devoted to his important duties. 

CRAVATH. PAUL D 

Representative of the Treasury Department. For 
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. 
With great ability, energy, and patience, he co-opera- 
ted in international matters involving the interests 
of the American Expeditionary Forces. Estabhshing 
and maintaining the most cordial relations with the 
British authorities, he greatly contributed to the 
estabUshment of their effective co-operation with 
the Mihtary Board of Alhed Supply and in many 
other matters of extreme importance. 

CRILE, GEORGE W Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. By his skill, researches, 
and discoveries he saved the Uves of many of our 
wounded soldiers. His tireless efforts to devise new 
methods of treatment to prevent infection and sur- 
gical shock revolutionized Army surgery and met 
with the greatest success. 

CRONKHITE, ADELBERT . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded the Eightieth Division 
during the Argonne-Meuse offensive, where he 
demonstrated great abihty as a leader and proved 
himself a commander of initiative and courage. 

CROOKSTON, WILLIAM J. . . . Colonel 
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As division surgeon he 
displayed marked abihty of organization and admin- 
istration throughout the service of the 28th Division 
in France. With keen judgment he supervised the 
location of dressing stations and field hospitals and 
and used remarkable discretion in directing the entire 
work of evacuation of a large number of casualties. 
By constant vigilance and unceasing efifort he pro- 



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vided for the health and treatment of the troops with 
whom he served, displaying professional attainments 
of a high order. 

CROWDER, ENOCH H. . . Major General 
Judge Advocate General. For especially meri- 
torious and conspicuous service as Provost Marshal 
General in the preparation and operation of the 
draft laws of the Nation during the war. 

CRUIKSHANK, WILLIAM M. Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded with ability the Artillery 
of the 3d Division on the Marne during the German 
attack on July 15. Subsequently, during the ad- 
vance on July 18, due to his tactical knowledge and 
successful placing of the guns, he greatly assisted 
in the repulse of the enemy. Later he rendered 
valuable services as commander of the Artillery of 
the 4th Corps. 

CRUSAN, CLYDE B Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He was charged with the important duty 
of administering the Supplies Division of the Quar- 
termaster Department of the American Expedition- 
ary Forces, where he exhibited organizing ability of 
the highest order. His efforts and foresight had a 
marked influence on the successful delivery of 
rations, clothing, and other quartermaster suppUes to 
combat troops. 

CUIKIN, J. R Major 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and conspicuous service when in charge of Camp 
Hospital No. 1, at Camp Upton, N. Y., during the 
serious epidemic of influenza at this camp in Septem- 
ber and October, 1918. Due to his great energy and 
good will, and unwillingness to meet defeat in any 
form, remarkable results were obtained at this hos- 
pital. 

CULBERSON. WILLIAM L. Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He displayed extraordinary qualities 
of leadership and ability for organization. While 
engaged upon another mission he discovered six 
companies of infantry which had been ordered to 
relieve a front-line unit, lost and confused, due to the 
misdirection of the guides who had lost their way. 
Coming upon these companies when the men were 
beginning to straggle from the ranks, he raUied them, 
and by his personal efforts alone succeeded in bring- 
ing them to their position just before daylight and 
in time to take part in the pending operation. 

CULVER, CLARENCE C Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. To Colonel Culver's untiring energy, close 
application, and perseverance is due the credit for 
having completed the co-ordination of the chain of 
events leading from the earUest conception of the 
radio telephone to the successful accomplishment 
of voice-commanding flying carried through to 
full fruition. 

CUSHMAN, Mrs. JAMES S 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service as Chairman of the War Work Council of 
the Young Women's Christian Association of the 
United States of America. 

CUTLER, HARRY Colonel 

Retired. National Guard, Rhode Island. For 
especially meritorious and conspicuous service as 
chairman. Executive Committee of the Jewish 
Welfare Board. 



CUTCHEON. FRANKLIN WARNER M. . 

Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As chariman of the Board of 
Contracts and Adjustments he supervised and con- 
ducted important negotiations with Allied Govern- 
ments and their citizens with marked success. His 
complete knowledge of legal and financial matters 
coupled with his capacity for work were important 
factors in the successful management of the Army's 
fiscal affairs in Europe, rendering services of great 
value to the American Expeditionary Forces. 



CANADA 

MILLER, WALTER Major 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services rendered The United States Army while 
serving as the liaison officer between the British 
Embassy, the Ministry of Militia and Defense, 
Dominion of Canada, and the War Department. 



DALEY, EDMUND L Colonel 

Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He served with distinc- 
tion as division engineer of the Third Division and 
as commanding officer of the 6th Engineers. Due to 
his energy and resourcefulness, he accomplished 
arduous tasks with marked success. With remark- 
able skill he directed the laying out of the defense 
scheme of the positions taken in the Meuse-Argonne 
offensive, rendering services of inestimable value to 
the American Expeditionary Forces. 



DANFORD, ROBERT M Captain 

Brigadier general. For exceptionally meritorious 
and conspicuous service. While on duty in the 
Office of the Chief of Field Artillery he displayed 
marked abihty in planning the organization of field 
artillery replacement depots; he then proceeded to 
Camp Jackson, S. C, estabhshed this depot, and 
administered it during the remainder of the war with 
rare ability and judgment. 



DARNALL, CARL R Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. He has rendered especially meritorious and 
distingioished service in organizing, developing, and 
administering the supply division of the Medical 
Department, and it is due to his foresight and ability 
that new sources of medical supplies were developed 
in this country so that adequate quantities of mater- 
ial were always available for use with the sick and 
wounded of the Army. 

DAVIE, PRESTON . . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
service. He organized the Fuel and Forage Division 
of the War Department and also assisted in reor- 
ganizing the Salvage Service upon a most efficient 
basis to meet war conditions. By his sound judg- 
ment, marked legal and administrative abihty, and 
unselfish devotion to duty he rendered conspicuous 
service in reorganizing and developing the Real 
Estate Service of the War Department. 

DAVIS, EDWARD Colonel 

Cavalry. For especially meritorious and dis- 
tinguished service while serving as Military Attache 
at the Hague, Netherlands. 

DAVIS, EDWIN G Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 



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service. As chief of the disciplinary division of the 
office of the Judge Advocate General of the Army 
he contributed a most helpful means of avoiding 
serious errors in the administration of military jus- 
tice during the war. 

DAVIS, JOSEPH R Colonel 

Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He commanded the 
15th Field Artillery throughout all the major oper- 
ations in which the Second Division participated, 
at all times proving himself an officer of unusual 
ability and sound judgment. Inspiring the mem- 
bers of his command by his aggressive spirit, he kept 
his regiment at all times in closest proximity to the 
infantry units which it supported, thereby con- 
tributing materially to the successes achieved by 
his division against the enemy. 

DAVIS, ROBERT C. . . Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As adjutant general of the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces he has performed his exacting 
duties with high professional skill and administra- 
tive abiUty. The exceptional efficiency of the ad- 
jutant general's department under his direction 
was a material factor in the success of the staff 
work at general headquarters. 

DAVIS, WILLIAM 0. . . Brigadier General 
Coast Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. In command of the 
Artillery support of the Fifth Corps in November he 
rendered services of the highest order. Through his 
energy, intelligence, and skill his guns were ever 
ready for an emergency. The successes of the opera- 
tions between the Meuse and the Argonne Forest 
were in a measure due to his strong support of the 
attacking Infantry. 

DAVIS, WILLIAM D Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. He served with marked suc- 
cess as commanding officer of the 361st Infantry, 
displaying military attainments of a high order. 
Inspiring his men by his faithful devotion to duty, 
he proved a potent factor in the achievments of the 
91st Division. While ably directing his regiment 
in action during the early part of November he was 
killed by an enemy shell. 

DAVISON, HENRY P 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
service. As chairman of the War Council, American 
Red Cross, he assumed general direction of the war 
measures of that society, and by the exercise of rare 
tact and consummate powers of construction and 
direction brought it to a perfection of organization 
which made it possible to extend relief promptly 
and bountifully to our armies and to those of the 
allied nations. His dynamic qualities as a financier 
and his forceful personality assured to the soldier 
in the field and to the inhabitants of the devastated 
countries of Europe systematized measures of relief 
beyond the limits of specific statement. 

DAWES, CHARLES G. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He rendered most conspicuous services 
in the organization of the general purchasing board 
as general purchasing agent of the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces and as the representative of the 
United States Army on the mihtary board of allied 
supply. His rare abiUties, sound business judg- 
ment, and aggressive energy were invaluable in 
securing needed supplies for the American armies in 
Europe. 

DAY, LEE GARNET Major 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of the regulating station at 



St. Dizier, France, he displayed extraordinary ability 
in the promptness with which he organized and 
assured a steady flow of supplies to the Ist Army in 
the advance against the St. Mihiel salient and in the 
Argonne offensive. It was largely due to his splen- 
did efforts in a time of great emergency that our 
troops were provided with necessary ammunition 
and supplies. 

DEAN, ELMER A Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distmguished services. He came to France with 
a base hospital unit, which he established. Later he 
organized and commanded the first large hospital 
center at Bazoilles. The success of this center in 
caring for a large number of sick and wounded was 
due in a large measure to his high prtfessional 
attamments, zeal and extraordinary executive 
abiUty. 

DE BEVOISE, CHARLES I. Brigadier General 
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He served with credit as 
commander of trains and military poUce of the 27th 
Division, Later, in command of the 107th In- 
fantry, he proved himself to be an energetic and re- 
sourceful leader dufing the operations against the 
Hindenburg line and those on the La Selle River. 
After being promoted to brigadier general he contin- 
ued to render valuable services to the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces as commander of the 53d Infan- 
try Brigade, rendering conspicuous services to the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 

DELANO, Miss JANE A 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service as director. Department of Nursing, Amer- 
ican Red Cross. She applied her great energy and 
vised her powerful influence among the nurses of the 
country to secure enrollments in the American Red 
Cross. Through her great efforts and devotion to 
duty eighteen thousand seven hundred and thirty- 
two nurses were secured and transferred to the Army 
Nurse Corps for service during the war. Thus she 
was a great factor in assisting the Medical Depart- 
ment in caring for the sick and wounded. 

DEEMS, CLARENCE, Jr Colonel 

Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He served creditably 
as commanding oSicer of the 321st Field Artillery, 
giving proof of conspicuous military attainments. 
Through his tireless energy and technical skill as 
an artillerist his regiment gave most effective 
assistance to the infantry which it supported, and 
at all times furnished whole-hearted co-operation to 
the infantry in the operations against the enemy. 

DEVOL, CARROL A. . . . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. General Devol, first as depot quartermaster 
and later as zone supply officer in San Francisco, 
handled the Service of Supply and Service of Trans- 
portation on the Pacific Coast during the war, being 
responsible for the supply of troops serving in the 
PhiUppines, Hawaii, Siberia, and Alaska, and the 
camps on the Pacific Coast. He handled this large 
responsibility with ability, good judgment, and 
conspicuous success. 

DEWEY, BRADLEY Colonel 

Chemical Warfare Service. For exceptionally 
meritorious and conspicuous service as Chief of the 
Gas Defense Production Division in achieving under 
most trying circumstances remarkable results in 
supplying the American Expeditionary Forces with 
sufficient number of gas masks of high grade and of 
improved design. 

DEWITT, JOHNL Colonel 

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services. He organized the supply section of the 
General Staff of the 1st Army and successfully ad- 
ministered this important section during all the 
operations of that command. The results obtained 
by his untiring efforts and brilliant professional ablity 
had a marked influence on the successes attained by 
the 1st Army. 

DICKMAN, JOSEPH T. , . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services as commander of the Third Army, American 
Expeditionary Forces. Commanded the Third 
Division and contributed in large measure to success 
in hurhng back the final German general attack 
commencing July 14, 1918. He participated in 
offensive northward to Vesle River; commanding 
successively the First Army Corps and the Third 
Army Corps in the Argonne Forest operation. In 
command of Third Army of occupation at Coblenz, 
Germany. 

DILLARD, JAMES B Colonel 

For specially meritorious and conspicuous service 
as Chief of the Heavy Artillery Section of the 
Carriage Division of the Office of the Chief of Ord- 
nance, in which capacity he was charged with the de- 
sign and development of all railway and other heavy 
artillery; and later as Chief of the Engineering Divi- 
sion of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, in which 
capacity he was charged with the design and devel- 
opment of all articles of ordnance supplied to the 
United States Army. 

DISQUE, BRICE P. . . Brigadier General 
Resigned. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services rendered in connection with 
the organization and administration of the spruce 
production activities of the Bureau of Aircraft Pro- 
duction while serving as officer in charge of the 
Spruce Production Division and President of the 
United States Spruce Production Corporation. 

DODD, TOWNSEND F Colonel 

Air Service. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He organized the aviation 
training school at Issoudon and successfully con- 
ducted the negotiations for the first purchase of 
aeroplanes from allied Governments for the use of 
the American Expeditionary Forces. He later served 
with distinction as Chief of the Supply Section, Air 
Service, American Expeditionary Forces, and as 
technical adviser and information officer of the 
Chief of Air Service, First Army. 

D'OLIER, FRANKLIN . Lieutenant Colonel 
Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally merito- 
rious and distinguished services. He displayed 
marked abiUty in the organization and efficient ad- 
ministration of the American salvage depot at St. 
Pierre des Corps, of which he was the commanding 
officer. To his untiring zeal and constant devotion 
to duty is due the success with which this plant, the 
largest industrial undertaking in the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces, was operated. 

DONALDSON. THOMAS Q. Brigadier General 
Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As inspector general of the 
Services of Supply, by his energy, sound judgment, 
and able management he organized and brought to 
a state of marked efficiency the Inspector General's 
Department in the Services of Supply. He proved 
a most potent factor in raising the standard of dis- 
cipline throughout the command, rendering services 
of conspicuous worth. 

DOREY, HALSTEAD Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
.lervices. He commanded with distinction a regi- 
ment during the battle of the Marne, the advance 
from the Marne to the Ourcq, and in the St. Mihiel 



and Argonne-Meuse offensives. It was his regiment 
that led the advance to the Ourcq, capturing 
Charmel, Charmel-Chuteau, Villardelle Ferme, and 
Ronch^res. The successes attained by his command 
were greatly influenced by the high qualities of 
leadership he continually displayed in all these 
operations. 

DORSEY, FRANK M Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. As a civihan and as Chief of Development 
Division, C. W. S., he has displayed fine technical 
skill and administrative abihty in developing 
materials and processes which have contributed 
greatly to the achievements of the Chemical Warfare 
Service during the war. 

DOYLE. LUKE C Major 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As assistant regulating officer, G-4, Gen- 
eral Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, 
he arranged the schedules of hospital and medical 
supply trains with marked ability and succeeded in 
maintaining those schedules, despite numerous diffi- 
culties. His aggressive action in time of emergency, 
whereby he surmounted unforeseen obstacles, to- 
gether with the excellent performance of his duties, 
were material factors in the alleviation of much 
suff'ering and in the saving of many Uves among the 
wounded sent from the front. 

DRAKE, CHARLES B. . . Brigadier General 
For especially meritorious and conspicuous serv- 
ice in the organization of the Motor Transport Corps. 

DRUM, HUGH A. , . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. Upon him as chief of staff of the First 
Army devolved the important duty of organizing the 
headquarters of this command and of co-ordinating 
the detailed staff work in its operations in the St. 
Mihiel and Argonne-Mcuse offensives. His tact, 
zeal and high professional attainments had a 
marked influence on the success that attended the 
operations of the First Army. 

DUFFY. FRANCIS P. . . Chaplain-Captain 
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services, He performed, with dis- 
tinction, his combined duties as regimental and 
division chaplain, stimulating the work of ail with 
whom he came in contact. When his division was 
in rest areas he was tireless and devoted in his 
efforts to help all with whom he served. Whether 
in the front-line trenches or in an attack, he was with 
the troops, encouraging them to greater effort, an 
example of fearlessness and devotion to duty, helping 
to care for the sick and wounded, administering to 
the dying, and arranging for the burial of the dead. 

DUGAN, THOMAS B. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded the 70th Infantry Brigade 
during a part of the Meuse-Argonne offensive with 
great distinction and marked ability. By his pains- 
taking energy, zeal and great initiative he proved to 
be a material factor in the successes of the division. 

DUNCAN, GEORGE B. . . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. Arriving in France with the first contin- 
gent of American troops, he commanded in turn a 
regiment brigade, and division with conspicuous 
success. In the command of the Seventy-seventh 
Division, in the Baccarat sector, his sound military 
judgment, energy, and resolution were important 
factors in the successes gained. Later, in conimand 
of the Eighty-second Division, in the Argonne- .Meuso 
offensive, he proved himself a brilliant leader, with 
great force and energy. 



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DUNN, JOHN M Colonel 

General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished service as Chief of the Positive 
Branch, Military Intelligence Division, General 
Staff. To his untiring energy, zeal, and abiUty the 
eflBciency of the service of gathering, collating, and 
distributing miUtary information is largely due. 

DUNWOODY, HALSEY .... Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of supply and assistant chief of 
Air Service, by his energy, tact, and executive 
ability, he built up an efficient supply service, capa- 
ble of meeting the program for material, airplanes, 
motors and eqviipment. He estabUshed and main- 
tained excellent relations with the alUed military 
authorities. His service was marked by exceptional 
administrative ability, comprehensive knowledge 
of the needs and conditions of the service, and 
whole-hearted devotion to his important tasks. 

EDIE, GUY L Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He was placed in charge 
of the Medical Service at Brest at the time when 
it became the chief port of embarkation for Amer- 
ican troops and at a period when the arrival of troops 
in unprecedented numbers, and with many sick, 
overwhelmed all medical arrangements for their 
care. By his great resourcefulness he successfully 
overcame the many diffiicult problems that were 
presented. 

EDWARDS, OLIVER . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. Due to his rare ability and high profes- 
sional attainments he was selected to organize the 
Machine Gun Training Center, the success of which 
was, in a large measure, due to his zealous and ener- 
getic administration. 

EISENMANN, CHARLES 

Vice chairman of the committee on supplies. 
Council of National Defense. For especially meri- 
torious and conspicuous service. His energy, 
courage, business ability, and foresight did much to 
enlist American industry in the service of our coun- 
try and thus make possible the prompt and proper 
equipment of our armies with clothing and equipage. 

ELLIOTT, WILLIAM Colonel 

Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished services. As quarter- 
master at Langres and at the Regulating Station at 
Is-sur-Tille, his energy and thorough knowledge 
of methodss and standards of supply have been of 
the greatest value to the Government, particularly 
while depot quartermaster at Is-sur-Tille, during a 
period when the successful operations of some 20 
divisions were dependent upon receiving supplies 
from that depot. 

ELTINGE, LE ROY . . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As a member of the Operations Section, 
General Staff, General Headquarters, American 
Expeditionary Forces, he exhibited sound miUtary 
judgment and foresight in drafting important plans. 
Later, as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Anierican 
Expeditionary Forces throughout the period of 
active operations and thereafter he discharged the 
important and complex duties of his position with 
admirable efficiency and by his untiring efforts and 
devotion to duty rendered conspicuous service to 
the Government. 

ELY, HANSON E. . . . Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 

services. He commanded with skill and marked 

distinction a regiment in the trench fighting north of 



Toul, in the operations west of Montdidier, and in 
the action at Cantigny. As a brigade commander 
at Soissons and as a division commander in the 
Argonne-Meuse offensive he demonstrated rare 
capabilities as a commander. 

EMBICK, STANLEY D Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
service. As a member of the American Section of 
the Supreme War Council, by his high professional 
quaUfications, his breadth of vision, and his sound 
miUtary judgment, he has rendered invaluable aid 
in solving the many complex problems that have 
come before the Supreme War Council. 

EMERSON, THOMAS HENRY . . Colonel 
Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As assistant chief of 
staff, G-3, of the operations section of the 5th Army 
Corps, he performed his important duties with 
marked zeal. By his rare technical skill in origi- 
nating and developing plans for operations against 
the enemy he rendered services of signal worth to the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 

EMMONS, HAROLD H. . . . Lieutenant 
United States Naval Reserve Force. For espe- 
cially meritorious and conspicuous service as Chief 
of the Engine Production Department of the Air 
Service. 

ERICKSON, HJALMER .... Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As commanding officer of the 26th Infan- 
try Regiment in all the operations east of the Aire 
River from October 1 to II, 1918, he rendered most 
meritorious service by displaying marked tactical 
ability, courage, and resourcefulness in the handling 
of numerous critical situations, thus enabUng his 
regiment to advance steadily to all its objectives. 

ERSKINE, JOHN Major 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As chariman of the 
Educational Commission, he devoted himself with 
tireless energy to the problem of developing educat- 
ional opportunities for the American soldiers in 
France while they were awaiting repatriation. To 
his rare educational abiUty, breadth of vision, and 
initiative is due, in a large measure, the success of 
the educational program of the American Expedi- 
tionary Forces. 

FAIR, JOHN S Colonel 

General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
and conspicuous service . He organized and operated 
the Remount Service, controlled the purchasing of 
fuel and forage for the Army, and organized and 
started into operation the Conservation and Recla- 
mation Division. By his enthusiasm and energy 
valuable results were obtained. 

FAISON, SAMSON L. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded with great credit the 60th 
Infantry Brigade in breaking of the enemy's Hin- 
denburg line at Bellicourt, France, and in subsequent 
operations in which important captures were made, 
all marking him as a military commander of great 
energy and determination. 

FARNSWORTH, CHARLES S. Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of the 37th Division, his 
efficient leadership and military ability were im- 
portant factors in the successful operations in the 
Meuse-Argonne offensive, and later proved their 
worth when this division served with the British 
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FASSETT, WILLIAM M. . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In the forcing of the crossing of the Escault 
River, Belgium, in November, 1918, and the es- 
tablishment of a bridgehead thereat he demon- 
strated his ability as a leader. The successful opera- 
tions of his brigade in this and in ensuing actions 
were greatly influenced by his efforts. 

FELAND, LOGAN . . . Brigadier General 
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As lieutenant colonel and 
second in command of the 5th Regiment, United 
States Marine Corps, he had an important function 
in the training of that organization, and he partici- 
pated creditably in its operations in the Aisne defen- 
sive and the fighting in the Chateau-Thierry section. 
Having taken command of his regiment as colonel 
shortly before the battle of Soissons, he led it with 
extraordinary skill throughout the remainder of its 
engagements, giving proof of the highest qualities of 
leadership and unceasing devotion to his important 
duties. 

FELTON, S. M 

Director General of Military Railways. For es- 
pecially meritorious and conspicuous service in super- 
vising the supply of railway material and the organ- 
ization of railway operation and construction troops. 
By his energetic and loyal service he has contributed 
materially to the success of the Army in the field. 

FERGUSON, HARLEY B. . Brigadier General 
Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As chief engineer of the 
2d Army Corps and later of the 2d Army, he demon- 
strated high professional attainments and marked 
initiative. Through his foresight and skill in di- 
recting important technical operations he was a 
notable factor in the successes of the combat troops, 
rendering invaluable services to the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

FERGUSSON, FRANK K. . Brigadier General 
For specially meritorious and conspicuous service 
as commandant of the Coast Artillery Training 
Center at Fort Monroe, Va. He rendered specially 
meritorious and conspicuous service in organizing 
and administering that center and in the preparation 
and execution of the plans for the organization, 
training, and equipment of the units of coast artil- 
lery for oversea service. 

FIFE, JAMES D Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of Base Hospital No. 21, he 
served with distinction with the British Expedi- 
tionary Forces. He was later assigned to duty in 
the office of the chief surgeon in charge of hospital 
planning and construction, procurement of perma- 
nent buildings, estabUshment of hospitalization, 
liaison with the French authorities, the General 
Staff, and with the Engineers. In the performance 
of these multifarious duties he displayed conspicuous 
and distinguished ability. 

FINNEY, JOHN M. T. . Brigadier General 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He rendered distin- 
guished services in the organization of surgical teams, 
for the purpose of affording expert surgical aid to the 
wounded in the immediate vicinity of the battlefield. 
He has done much to standardize the practice of 
surgery in war, and giving so freely of his profes- 
sional experience and skill, he has in many ways 
rendered services of exceptional value to the 
Government. 

FISKE, HAROLD B. . . Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 

services. In charge of the training section of the 



General Staff, this brilliant officer perfected and 
administered the efficient scheme of instruction 
through which the American Army in France was 
thoroughly trained for combat in the shortest 
possible time. By his great depth of vision, his fore- 
sight, and his clear conception of modern tactical 
training he has enabled our forces to enter each 
engagement with that preparedness and efficiency 
that have distinguished the American Army in each 
battle. 

FLEMING, ADRIAN S. . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distin- 
guished services. He commanded with distinc- 
tion the 158th Field Artillery Brigade, displaying 
aggressive leadership and the highest professional 
attainments. He contributed materially to the 
successful operations of the infantry units to which 
his brigade was attached during the Meuse-Argonne 
offensive by the timely and accurate artillery 
support furnished by his regiments. 

FLINT. JOSEPH M. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. When placed in a posi- 
tion of great responsibility as commanding officer of 
Mobile Hospital No. 39 at Aulnoi.s-sous-Vertuzey, 
France, he used extraordinary skill and sound judg- 
ment in the organization and operation of that 
unit, the first of its kind in the American Expedi- 
tionary Forces. In its formative period he was faced 
by great and unforeseen difficulties, but with untiring 
energy and genius he surmounted all obstacles, 
making his unit a model for all those subsequently 
organized. 

FORBES, CHARLES R. . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As division signal officer of the 33d Divi- 
sion he performed his duties with marked distinction, 
maintaining communication at all times within the 
division, with adjoining units, and with the higher 
command. His abiUty and untiring devotion to duty 
were great factors in insuring the successes 
achieved by the division. 

FORD, STANLEY H Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguishad services. As Chief of Staff of the 27th 
Division, he renderedvaluable services in the opera- 
tions of this division. By tireless energy, good 
judgment, and keen foresight he proved to be an 
important factor in the brilUant military operations 
of the 27th Division. 

FOREMAN, ALBERT W. . . . Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As assistant chief of staff, 
1st Section of the 5th Army Corps, by his zealous 
appUcation to his important duties he ably admin- 
istered the service of supply, movement of troops, 
and the control of communication of the 5th Corps 
during the active operations of that unit against 
the enemy, rendering meritorious services to the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 

FOREMAN, A. W Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As Assistant Chief of Staff, First Section 
of the Fifth Army Corps, by his zealous application 
to his important duties he ably administered the 
service of supply, movement of troops, and the con- 
trol of communication of the Fifth Corps during the 
active operations of that unit against the enemy, 
rendering meritorious services to the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

FOREMAN, MILTON J Colonel 

Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. Commanding the 122d 
Field Artillery, he gave proof of eminent technical 



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attainments and assiduous zeal. Though handi- 
capped by many adverse conditions due to difficult 
terrain and determined hostile resistance, he kept 
his batteries in close support of the Infantry. 

FOSDICK, RAYMOND B 

For especially meritorious and conspicuous 
service as Chairman of the Commission on Training 
Camp Activities. 

FOUHY, CHARLES J Captain 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. When a tank of ammonia burst in the hold 
of the S. S. Susquehanna, on January 1, 1918, 
leaving no opportunity for the stevedores at work 
there to escape from the deadly fumes, he jumped 
into the net used in unloading the cargo and signalled 
the winchman to lower him into the gas filled hold. 
There he found an unconscious stevedore and threw 
him into the net, himself falling unconscious on top 
of the man he had rescued. Both were raised in the 
net and sent to the hospital. Confronted by a 
sudden emergency, he acted at once, and with 
marked personal courage risked his own life in an 
effort to save the lives of his men. 

FOWLER, HAROLD Colonel 

Air Service. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He rendered notable aid in 
planning the movements of the night bombing 
squads of the American Air Service. Later, ap- 
pointed Air Service commander of the 3d Army, he 
assisted largely in the joint training of air and 
ground troops, at all times handling his troops well 
and establishing liason between the air and ground 
forces. 

FRANKLIN, P. A. S 

Chairman of the Shipping Control Committee. 
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service in connection with the Embarkation Service 
of the Army in the Division of Purchase, Storage and 
Traffic. To his fine technical knowledge and energet- 
ic action is due, in a large measure, the efficient 
jurisdiction over dock faciUties and floating equip- 
ment which has made possible the large movement 
of troops and supplies overaeas. 

FRIES, AMOS A. ... Brigadier General 
Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As chief of the Chem- 
ical Warfare Service he was charged with the im- 
portant task of training and equipping our troops 
for a form of warfare in which the American Army 
had had no experience prior to the present war. 
Both in securing proper defensive measure against 
gas and in developing new methods for its use as an 
offensive agency, he performed his arduous duties 
with marked success, thereby rendering valuable 
services to the American Expeditionary Forces. 

FULMER, JOHNJ Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As director of the Infantry 
Specialists' School at Langres he achieved a notable 
success in the efficient training of thousands of oflB- 
cers. He also rendered invaluable service while a 
member of Training Section of the General Staff by 
establishing uniform and effective methods of in- 
struction in musketry training throughout the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 

FUQUA, STEPHEN O Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In charge of the troop movement sub- 
section of G-3, 1st Army, from its organization until 
he became chief of staff, 1st Division, he was respon- 
sible for and supervised the movements incident to 
the concentration of troops for the St. Mihiel and 
Meuse-Argonne offensives of the 1st Army, which 



involved many thousands of men and was accom- 
plished with the greatest success. His untiring, 
painstaking, and energetic efforts had a marked effect 
on the success of these major operations. 

FURLOW, JAMES W Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. While on duty in the Motor Transport 
Corps his brilliant conception and able admin- 
istration were largely responsible for the organization 
and highly successful operation of the plan for up- 
keep and maintenance of motor vehicles during the 
war. 



FRANCE 

ALBY, HENRI MARIE CAMILLE EDOUARD 

Major General 

Chief of Staff, French Army. 

ANDRIOT, MAURICE .... Lieut. Col. 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As regulating oflBcer for the French rail- 
roads at American Headquarters, Services of 
Supply, he displayed remarkable efficiency in 
meeting the needs of the American forces for rail- 
road transportation. By his untiring energy and 
technical abiUty he satisfied all sudden calls made 
upon him for railroad facilities. 

ARDON, DeV. P. R. I. . . . Lieutenant 

Instructor, Valdahon Training Camp. 

BADRE, LOUIS H. J. . . . Commandant 
French Military Mission, forestry oflScer, at- 
tached general headquarters, American Expe- 
ditionary Forces. 



BARRAND, EDOUARD . . . . 
Instructor, Army Intelligence School. 



Captain 



BARRILLON, P. C Commandant 

Chef du Service d'Exploitation Millitaire des 
Ports. 

BATALILLARD, F Captain 

French Prevot, First United States Army Corps. 

BOISSOUDY, de ANTOINE PHILIPPE THOM- 
AS JOSEPH BAUCHERON . . Major General 
Commanding the French Army of Belgium. 

BAZELAIRE, de GEORGES . Major General 

BEAUMONT, de MARIE JOSEPH . . Col. 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of the French Mission at Head- 
quarters of Base Section No. 1 he discharged his 
duties with tact, real, and distinguished ability. 
He contributed very largely by his personal efforts 
to creating conditions which made it possible for 
Base Section No. 1 to maintain a steady flow of 
suppUes to the American troops. 

BECQ, R Lieutenant Colonel 

Chief of the Telegraph Service, Second French 
Army. 

BELIN, EMILE EUGENE . . . General 
Permanent French MiUtary Representative, 
War Council. 

BERDOULAT, PIERRE EMILE . Major General 



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BERGER, MICHEL D. . . Commandant 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. While serving in the D. T. M. A. he 
was in personal charge of practically all of the 
movements of troops and hospital trains. He was 
tireless and careful in supervising the transporta- 
tion of our troops through France and in providing 
railroad facilities for the shipment of supplies. He 
accomplished with brilliant success a most arduous 
and important task. 

BERNARD, FREDERIC . . Quartermaster 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. With extraordinary heroism he achieved 
the seemingly impossible in rescuing 70 members 
of the crew of the United States Army transport 
Jinsen Maru, when that vessel foundered at He 
d'Yeu, France, 4 December, 1918. Braving the 
rocky surf, he got a line to the ship when other 
efforts had failed, and by that line sent all the 
members of the crew one by one to shore, being 
himself the last man to leave the ship. Displaying 
personal bravery of the highest order, he volun- 
tarily jeopardized his life to perform this coura- 
geous service. 

BERTHELOT, HENRI MATHIEU . . 

Major General 

Commanding the French Forces in the Orient. 

BLONDLAT, ERNEST JOSEPH, Major General 

BOUQUET, ERNEST Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As Directeur des Transports Militaires 
aux Armees he extended hearty co-operation to the 
American mihtary authorities, aiding us greatly 
in solving transportation problems. He displayed 
inarked ability in handling the intricate details of 
his important work and went far beyond the bounds 
of duty to render vital assistance to the American 
Expeditionary Forces. 

BOSQUET, ACHILLE R Captain 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As assistant to the American regulating 
officers of Creil, Le Bourget, Noisy-le-Sec, St. 
Dizier, and Metz, he rendered invaluable services 
during successive military operations of the greatest 
importance. He labored unceasingly under most 
trying conditions in order that the supply of 
American combat troops might not be interrupted, 
in this ably furthering the American operations. 

BOUCHER, MARCEL ALFRED FLORENTIN 

Commandant 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As commander of the Air Service of the 
4th French Army, he displayed a keen interest in 
the welfare and training of the American officers 
serving with the French squadrons. He imparted 
to them freely of his wide experience and knowledge 
of air-service offensive tactics. He showed himself 
at all times tactful, able, and possessed of complete 
technical attainments. 

BOULANGER, PIERRE . . , Lieutenant 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of the American Bureau of the 
French Aeronautic Ministry and secretary of the 
Inter-alhed Aviation Committee, he displayed tact, 
executive ability, and wide experience in aviation 
matters, rendering invaluable assistance to the 
American Air Service. He evinced the keenest 
interest in our success and an exceptional under- 
standing of our needs, proving himself at all times 
most loyal to our interests. 

BOURGEOIS, ROBERT .... General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 

services. As Directeur of the Service Geographique 



de 1 Armee, he afforded most loyal co-operation to 
the American Expeditionary J'orces. He rendered 
exceptional service by placing at our disposal the 
various departments under his control, including 
the use of maps and optical instruments that proved 
of inestimable value in the planning and execution 
of important military operations. 

buat.edguardalphonseleOn . 

Major General 

Chief of staff to Marshal Petain. 

CAQUOT Commandant 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of the French Technical Section 
of Aeronautics, he displayed technical aviation 
knowledge of high order, and performed his ex- 
acting duties with untiring energy and devotion. 
He rendered very valuable services to the American 
ll,xpeditionary Forces, gladly assisting us at all 
times in the solution of perplexing problems. 

CASTELLI. EMILE Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As adviser to the Medical Service of the 
American Expeditionary Forces he assisted in the 
preparation of a comprehensive hospitalization 
program and was of the greatest assistance in put- 
ting this plan into effect. ReaUzing the importance 
of liaison between the French and American Med- 
ical Services, he organized the Medical Section of 
the Central Bureau of Franco-American Relations, 
which proved of the greatest mutual benefit to the 
French and American Armies. 

CASTELNAU. de NOEL MARIE JOSEPH 
EDOUARD de CURIfiRES . . Major General 
Commanding the group of the Armies of the 
East. 

CHAMBRUN, de JACQUES A. . Lieut. Colonel 
40th Regiment of Artillery. 

CLAUDEL, HENRI EDOUARD . Major General 

CLAUDON, HENRI . . . Brigadier General 
French Army. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services rendered the tfnited 
States Army while serving as Chief of the French 
Mihtary Information Mission (Mission d'lnforma- 
tion) to the United States. 

CLAVEILLE, M. ALBERT .... Major 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As French Minister of Public Works he 
rendered service of immense value to the Trans- 
portation Corps of the American Expeditionary 
Forces, showing himself at all times willing to go 
to any lengths to assist us. He displayed broad 
vision, a keen grasp of the essentials and great 
energy in overcoming difficulties in times of emer- 
gency. 

CLEMENSON, LOUIS . . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As Commissaire Regulateur at Is-sur- 
Tille he rendered invaluable assistance in the or- 
ganisation and operation of the American regu- 
lating station and depots at that point. His hearty 
co-operation and genius for organization aided 
materially in the achievement of most satisfactory 
results and the development of an efficient service. 

CHEVALIER, LOUIS JACQUES GEORGES 

General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As Inspecteur General du Service des 
Bois, Ministre de TArmament et de Fabrications 
de Guerre, he directed the French civil agencies in 
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products required by the alUed armiea. ^i*^ K^eat 
administrative ability he superintended the supply 
of lumber to the American Expeditionary Forces, 
at all times doing everything within his POwer to 
further our needs, affording most loyal cooperation. 

COLLARDET, LOUIS . . Brigadier General 
Military Attach^. French Embassy. Washington. 
For exceptionally meritroious and distinguished 
services rendered the United States Army while 
serving as MiUtary Attach^ to the French Embassy 
and Chief of French Military Missions to the Umted 
States. 

CECCALDI, COLONNA . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distingiiished 
services. As chief of the French Mission in Amer- 
ican Base No. 2 he furthered the combining of 
French and American resources and interests, aid- 
ing materially in the success of the American 
Elpeditionary Forces and the alhed cause. He 
displayed untiring energy, devotion to duty, and 
great tact in the performance of his mamfold 
duties. 

COMBY. LOUIS General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of the 12th French Region 
he showed unceasing devotion to the welfare and 
comfort of the American troops entering that ter- 
ritory, at all times affording the American mihtary 
authorities loyal cooperation. He exercised extra- 
ordinary personal interest in Franco- American 
relations and rendered invaluable service to the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 

COUSSERGUE Docteur 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As m6decin regulateur at St. Dizier he 
rendered the American Expeditionary Forces valu- 
able service in making possible the evacuation of 
the forward areas during the St. Mihiel and Ar- 
gonne offensives. When the number of American 
hospital trains available were found insufficient, 
he placed at our disposition the facihties of the 
French, laboring personally, day and mght. in 
order that there might be no interruption of the 
service. 

COUTANCAU. MICHEL HENRI-MARIE 

General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As commanding general of the 11th 
French Region, he rendered the American author- 
ities most valuable assistance, meeting them always 
in a spirit of cordial co-operation. Through his 
willing help, billeting areas and many other facih- 
ties were placed promptly at the disposal of the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 

DEBAINS, FREDERIC HENRI . . Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As Chief of Staff in the 18th French Re- 
gion he gave invaluable assistance and co-operation 
in the operation of American Base Section No. 2. 
His efficient and painstaking efforts assisted most 
materially in the results achieved by the American 
military authorities. At all times he showed tact 
and amost valuable comprehension of existmg 
conditions and our needs. 

DEBENEY. MARIE EUGENE . Major General 
Commanding the First Army. 

DEGOUTTE, JEAN MARIE JOSEPH . . 

Major General 

Commanding the group of the Armies of Flanders. 

DELALAIN. JOSEPH L. P. . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionallyjmeritorious and distinguished 



services. As Chief of Staff of the Direction de 
I'Arriere of the French Army he was charged with 
the study and development of many of the most im- 
portant projects affecting the American Expedition- 
ary Forces. He displayed untiring energy in carry- 
ing out many delicate problems, and as supervising 
head of the whole work of the direction de I'Arriere 
continually rendered valuable services to our 
armies. 

DELIGNY, HENRI VICTOR . . . General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of the 3d French Region 
at the time of the formation of American Base 
Section No. 4, he gave most helpful attention to the 
needs of the American Expeditionary Forces, 
affording us his unhesitating support. His tireless 
efforts in our behalf assured the success of import- 
ant projects in the base section, contributing largely 
to the achievements of our armies. 

DENNERY, M. . Inspecteur G^nferal du Service 
T616phonique des P.T.T. 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He rendered the American Expeditionary 
Forces service of the greatest value in securing 
much needed supphes and personnel for the Signal 
Corps. He was devoted in his efforts to secure all 
grants from the French P. T. T. administration to 
the best interests of our service. 

DHE, PAUL Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As mihtary director of French aero- 
nautics he displayed untiring attention to the prob- 
lems of the American Air Service, and by his ear- 
nest and whole-hearted co-operation did much to 
render possible of execution the air program of the 
American Expeditionary Forces. In all of his re- 
lations with the American Air Service he acted in a 
broad-minded manner, showing a spirit of willing 
helpfulness at all times. 

DOMEJEAN, RAYMOND XAVIER . . 

Commandant 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He rendered service of inestimable 
value to the American Expeditionary Forces in con- 
nection with the supply and maintenance of ar- 
tillery material. Throughout the offensive of the 
1st American Army, in the St. Mihiel and Meuse- 
Argonne operations, he commanded with great 
distinction the important artillery repair and supply 
establishment at Souhesmes. 

DOUMENC. J. E. A Commandant 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of the French Service Automobile 
he was intimately associated and uniformly helpful 
in the development of the American motor trans- 
portation system in France. With extraordinary 
foresight he organized the interallied motor reserve. 
His exceptional abiUty and personal efforts made 
possible the transport of large numbers of American 
troops at times when the success of operations de- 
pended on rapid transportation. 

DUBAIL. WALTER AUGUSTE YVON . . 

General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. Through his distinguished efforts one of 
the largest hospitals in Paris was made available 
for the use of the American Expeditionary Forces, 
rendering possible the hospitahzation there of 
hundreds of the sick and wounded of the American 
armies. 

DUMESRILL, M. J. L. . Sous-Secretaire d'fitat 
For Aviation, president of the Interallied Avia- 
tion Committee. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. With persistent effort 



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and determination, he supplied each American 
division going into the line with the same aviation 
equipment as was given to corresponding French 
units. He performed a task of tremendous mag- 
nitude with remarkable success, working at all 
times with great zeal for the American Expedition- 
ary Forces. 

DUPORT, PIERRE GEORGES . Major General 

DUVAL, MAURICE . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of the French Aeronautic 
Services he co-operated in every way possible with 
the chief of the United States Air Service in the 
organization and development of the American 
air units at the front. He placed French units at 
our disposal during important offensive operations 
and at all times showed himself a most loyal friend. 
His service to the American Expeditionary Forces 
was most valuable. 

DUVAL, RAYMOND J. E. . . Commandant 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As head of the AlUed Armies Section of 
the French General Staff and later in the same posi- 
tion under the Supreme Interallied Commander he 
labored unceasingly in the interests of the American 
Expeditionary Forces. Through unswerving de- 
votion to his task many problems of great difficulty 
were solved carefully and expeditiously. He ren- 
dered most distinguished service. 

EBENER, CHARLES General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As Military Governor of Lyon and Gen- 
eral Commanding the 14th French Region, he served 
with distinction. Amid his manifold responsibili- 
ties and duties, he at all times lent us his valuable 
assistance, greatly furthering the interests of the 
American Expeditionary Forces. He was in com- 
mand of a region in which were located large Amer- 
ican miUtary centers and the services rendered by 
him were of inestimable value. 



EMILE, JULES T. A. 



Major 



d'ESPEREY, LOUIS FELIX MARIE FRAN- 
COIS FRANCHET .... Major General 
Commander in chief of the Allied Armies of the 
Orient. 

FAYOLLE, MARIE EMILE . Major General 
Commanding the group of Armies of Reserve. 

FERRIE Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He rendered the American Expeditionary 
Forces services of exceptional value in his capacity 
as Directeur Technique de la Radiotelegraphie 
Militaire. Without his counsel and unremitting 
devotion to our interests, it would have been ex- 
ceedingly diflBcult to have equipped our forces 
with the indispensable radio apparatus which he 
placed so freely at our disposal. 

FERRONAYS. de la Major 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As personal Uaison officer between the 
French Minister of War and the American Com- 
mander in Chief, he showed great tact and energy 
in the performance of his duties. He rendered 
service of exceptional value to the American 
Expeditionary Forces, laboring incessantly for the 
common cause, and doing much to promote the 
cordial relations between the French and American 
authorities. 

FILLENNEAU, ETIENNE . . . General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 

services. As chief of the French Mission at Head- 



quarters, Services of Supply, American Expedition- 
ary Forces, he proved assiduous, tactful, and effi- 
cient in the performance of his duties. As inter- 
mediary between the Services of Supply and the 
Bureau of Franco-American Relations, he was 
proinpt and most helpful, rendering exceptional 
service to the American Expeditionary Forces. 

FILLOUX, LOUIS JEAN FRANCOIS . . 

Lieutenant Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He designed and developed the 155-mm. 
G. P. F. material, which proved indispensable to 
the American Expeditionary Forces. He rendered 
further valuable service by placing all his technical 
engineering ability and experience at our disposal 
for the manufacture of this material in America. 

FOCH, FERDINAND Marshal 

Marshal of France, Commander-in-chief of the 
AlUed Armies. The Distinguished Service Medal 
is awarded Marshal Foch as an expression of the 
high regard of the people of the United States 
and of their Army for the distinguished and 
patriotic service which he has rendered to the 
common cause in which he has been associated on 
the battlefields of Europe. 

FORT Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of the French Mission of the Ist 
American Army throughout its operations he per- 
formed with distinction and success the task of 
coordinating the work of the American and French 
units. He was painstaking and untiring in his 
efficient efforts to maintain helpful co-operation. 

FOURNIER, PIERRE Captain 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of the 1st Bureau of the French 
Mission attached to General Headquarters, Amer- 
ican Expeditionary Forces, his thorough knowledge 
of the French military service, unfaiUng tact, and 
spirit of cheerful co-operation greatly assisted the 
officers of the American General Staff, contributing 
to the success of the allied cause. 

GANNE, M. . D61€gu6 du Commissaire G6n- 
6ral aux Affaires de Guerre Franco-Americaines 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He displayed untiring energy and ex- 
ceptional ability in handling relations between the 
French and American authorities. At all times 
tactful and courteous, he did much to cement the 
feelings of friendship between the two nations, 
rendering services of great value to the American 
Expeditionary Forces. 

GAY, AMEDEE Lieutenant 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As representative of the French railroads, 
he rendered the American services of supply in- 
valuable assistance by obtaining for us the rolling 
stock necessary to forward vitally important ship- 
ments to the front. During the period of the 
Argonne offensive his services were of especial 
value. 

GERARD, AUGUSTIN GUfiGOIRE ARTHUR 

Major General 

Commanding the Eighth Army. 

GEROME, AUGUSTE CLEMENT . General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of the 15th French Region, 
ho rendered the American Exf)editionary Forces 
most valuable assistance, showing himself resource- 
ful and at all times willing to aid the American 
miUtfiry authorities at the base port at Mareeille. 



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Hia tact was marked and he displayed ability of a 
high order, combined with energy and devotion to 
duty 

GILLY, EUGENE LOUIS .... Captain 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
Bervices. As French commandant of the port of St. 
Nazaire, he co-operated wholeheartedly with the 
American authorities, extending them most val- 
uable assistance. Due to his tireless efforts, facili- 
ties of the utmost importance were placed at our 
disposal. He showed marked ability and initiative 
in the performance of his arduous duties. 

GIROD, LEON ADOLPHE . . . Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In his capacity as chief of training of 
the French aviation schools he opened those schools 
to our cadets at a time when our air program was 
seriously retarded by lack of trained pilots. He 
took a personal interest in the training of our pilots, 
and it is due, in a large measure, to his attention 
that we did not incur further delay in placing our 
squadrons at the front. His high mihtary attain- 
mients enabled him to render us a very valuable 
service, which was enhanced by the spirit of friend- 
ship and co-operation he at all times manifested. 

GODEFROY, ANTOINE PAUL . Lieut. Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of the French Mission attached 
to Base Section No. 6, he rendered invaluable 
assistance in the development of Marseille as an 
American base port. He displayed tact, energy, 
and foresight in a position of great responsibility, 
and his assistance aided markedly in the prompt 
forwarding of supplies to the troops operating in the 
advanced aones. 

GOURAUD. HENRI J. E. . Major General 

Commanding the Fourth Army. 

GROUT, M. G Rear Admiral 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He rendered services of marked dis- 
tinction and value to the American Expeditionary 
Forces in lending his assistance during the forrna- 
tive period of American Base Section No. 5. Going 
far beyond the bounds of duty, he placed at the 
disposal of that base all of the facilities at his com- 
mand. 

GUILLAUMAT, MARIE L. A. . Major General 
Commanding the Fifth Army. 

GUILLON, HENRI A. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of the French Mission at Head- 
quarters, Services of Supply, American Expedition- 
ary Forces, he was zealous, tactful, and energetic in 
the performance of this exacting duties. At all 
times he displayed tact and exceptional ability. 
His loyal co-operation proved of great assistance 
to the American Expeditionary Forces. 

HALLOUIN. LOUIS E. A. . Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of the 18th French Region 
he gave the American military authorities earnest 
co-operation and sound advice on matters of great 
importance. His able assistance counted greatly 
in increasing the efficiency of Base Section No. 2. 
His tact, energy, and wide knowledge of conditions 
were most marked. 

HANAUT, HENRI STANISLAS AUGUST 

Major 

French General Staff. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished service. As a member of 
the French MiUtary Commission he was on duty 
with the Training and Instruction Branch of the 



War Plans Division of the General Staff. In this 
branch he was charged with teaching the higher 
phases of the military art, a course which only a 
talented and experienced officer could have con- 
ducted. His services to the United States were of 
inestimable value. 

HA YARD, VICTOR Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As regulating officer at Creil and Nantes 
he rendered great service to the American Expedi- 
tionary Forces in connection with the supply and 
transportation of the American units engaged at 
Cantigny and Chateau-Thierry. Later he ren- 
dered exceptionally valuable assistance in relation 
to the St. Mihiel and Argonne offensive, at all times 
displaying brilUant organizing abiUty and a keen 
spirit of co-operation. 

HELLOT, FREDERIC E. A. . Major Genera 

HENAFF, JOSEPH LE Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As representative of the French Govern- 
ment of the Interallied Transportation Council he 
evinced great vision and excellent judgment in 
handUng questions of interallied transportation. 
In helping to solve problems of supply he rendered 
assistance of the greatest value to the American 
Expeditionary Forces. 

HERR, FREDERIC GEORGES . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In his capacity as Inspector General of 
Artillery of the French Army he rendered excep- 
tionally valuable services to the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces in connection with the design 
and production of new artillery material. He gave 
wise advice and painstaking assistance in this task, 
placing all the information at his command at our 
disposal. 

HIRSCHAUER, AUGUSTE E. . Major General 
Commanding the Second Army. 

HUMBERT, GEORGES L. . Major General 
Commanding the Third Army. 

JOFFRE, JOSEPH J. C Marshal 

Marshal of France. The Distinguished Service 
Medal is awarded Marshal Joffre as an expression 
of the high regard of the people of the United States 
and of their Army for the distinguished and pa- 
triotic service which he has rendered to the com- 
mon cause in which he has been associated on the 
battlefields of Europe. 

JULLIEN General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As Director du Genie, he gave the Amer- 
ican Expeditionary Forces hearty support at all 
times, rendering especially valuable service by sup- 
plying the 1st American Army with pontoon equip- 
ages and bridge material. He provided an ample 
training center for our troops and in solving the 
problems of water supply and barracks construc- 
tion, aiding materially our engineering operations. 

LACAZE, MARIE J. L. . . . Vice Admiral 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. At a critical period of the war he per- 
formed invaluable service by giving assistance in 
the estabhshment of a supplementary American port 
at the French naval base of Toulon. He assigned 
docks, storage, and transport facilities to the Amer- 
ican authorities, aiding them with his wise advice 
and experience, and thus assuring the rapid devel- 
opment of the American interests at this port. 



DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 



45S 



LACOMBE. LOUIS FREDERIC . . Major 
Chief of Staff, French Section, Supreme War 
Council. 

LASSUS, GEORGES A. . . . Commandant 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services As Chief of the First Bureau, Office of 
the French Under-Secretary of State for Aero- 
nautics, he rendered services of especial value to 
the American Expeditionary Forces. Through 
his energetic efforts the American balloon companies 
in France were at all times supplied with the equip- 
ment necessary to efficient operation. 

LATTINIERE, HENRI BUCCAILLE . Captain 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services In connection with the supply and main- 
tenance of automatic arms and machine guns he 
rendered service of inestimable value to the Amer- 
ican Expeditionary Forces. When assigned as as- 
sistant to the chief inspector of machine guns and 
small arms, American Ordnance Department, he 
displayed high professional attainments, energy, 
and untiring devotion to duty, co-operating with us 
most loyally at all times. 

LAVALLE, PAUL M. P. L. . Commandant 
For eiceptionaUy meritorious and distinguished 
services As a member of the 4th French Bureau, 
General' Staff, he showed himself at all times wilhng 
to help the American Expeditionary Forces. _ lo 
expedite the selection of sites for various American 
transportation projects, he traveled extensively, 
making a personal inspection. His wide experience, 
tireless energy, and loyal co-operation made his 
services of inestimable value. 

LAVAL, EDOUARD C. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As a member of the 4th Bureau of French 
General Headquarters, he was closely associated 
with front-line medical tasks in the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces, and by his. co-operation aided 
us in procuring hospital facihties. He displayed 
good judgment, broad experience, and unfailing 
courtesy, rendering service of inestimable value 
in the proper care of the sick and wounded. 

LEBRUN. LEONCE MARIE . Major General 

LEGRAND. A. L Captain 

For exceptionally meritorious and distingmshed 
services. As chief Uaison officer with the American 
R R & C. Service, he rendered most valuable 
service in conducting negotiations between the 
French and American authorities relative to the 
settlement of numerous claims and in mafcing ot 
agreements relative to the occupancy of i'rencli 
Government property by the American Expedition- 
ary Forces. He displayed tact and zeal at all timea. 
working unreservedly for the good of the alhed 
cause. 

LEGRAND, EMILE EDMOND . . General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of the 15th French Region 
at the time of the creation of Marseille as an Amer- 
ican base port, he gave most valuable assistance 
and advice to the American mihtary authorities, 
rendering possible the rapid organization and devel- 
opment of the American base. His able co-opera- 
tion assisted greatly in putting the port on an em- 
cient basis capable of supplying the needs of the 
troops at the front. 

LEGRAND. JACQUES GASTON . Commandant 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As executive member of the Artaiery 
Section of the French Mission at American Gen- 
eral Headquarters during the entire period of Am- 
erican activities he gave himself wholly to the varied 



details of organization, training, and equipment of 
the American artillery. His services were of great 
value to the American Expeditionary Forces. 

LINARD, LOUIS ALBERT . . . Colonel 
Chief, French Mission, American General Head- 
quarters. 

LORAIN Major 

Directeur de I'Exploitation T616phonique des 
P. T. T. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tingmshed services. He procured much-needed 
telephone material for the American Expeditionary 
Forces at critical times. His assistance was 
indispensable in obtaining leases for the long lines 
which formed the basis of our general telephone 
and telegraph system. Laboring unremittingly 
in our behalf, he rendered service of inestimable 
value. 

LOUCHEUR Major 

French Minister of Armament. For exception- 
ally meritorious and distinguished services. He 
displayed abiUty of high order in the performance 
of his important duties. In his relations with the 
American authorities he was tactful and zealous in 
our behalf, going far beyond the bounds of his du- 
ties to render valuable service and assistance to the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 

MAISTRE, PAUL A. M. . . Major General 
Commanding the group of Armies of the Center. 

MAITRE, ALPHONSE ANTOINE . Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of the Artillery Section. French 
Mission, during the entire period of Amencan ac- 
tivities, he gave himself wholly to the varied de- 
tails of the organization, training, and eqmpment 
of the American artiUery. His services were of 
inestimable value to the Amencan Expeditionary 
Forces. 

MANGIN, CHARLES MARIE EMMANUEL 
Major General 

Commanding the Tenth Army. 

MARENCHES, CHARLES de . . Captain 
Liaison officer between the commander in chiei 
and Marshals Foch and Petain. 

MARGUERY, de Admiral 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As French naval representative at the 
port of Nantes, he co-operated at all times with the 
American authorities, showing abihty of the highest 
order and tact in the performance of his duties, tie 
gave us the greatest possible assistance in times ot 
imergency, far exceeding the bounds of his duties 
to render important services to the Amencan 
Expeditionary Forces. 

MARZAC, A. J Commandant 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services In command of the Aenal Gunnery 
School at Cazeaux he displayed exceptional zeal 
and technical knowledge, combined with keen in- 
terest in the training of American students detailed 
to this school. He enabled thena to secure traming 
which rendered them markedly efficient at the front, 
thus rendering most valuable services to the Amer- 
ican Expeditionary Forces. 



MAUD'HUY. de. LOUIS ERNEST .... 

Major General 

MAURIER. GEORGES T. P. H. . Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of the 4th French jBureau of the 
French General Staff he practicaUy controUed 
tranportation from the coast to the Army zone. 



464 



HEROES ALL 



He rendered the American Expeditionary Forces 
service of great worth, assisting us most ably in 
handling the Army supply problem. He co-oper- 
ated always most fully and unselfishly with the 
American authorities. 

MENARD, VICTOR R. . . . Commandant 
From the inception of the American Air Service 
he was its constant and reliable adviser, and ren- 
dered most important services in its training and 
development. He personally supervised the in- 
struction of the first American pursuit squadrons. 
During the St. Mihiel attack the organization which 
he commanded was placed at our disposition, and in 
his personal direction of his group during the battle 
he showed military ability of a high order, render- 
ing most distinguished service. 

MOINIER, C. E General 

Deceased. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As Governeur MiUtaire de 
Paris he constantly rendered services of the great- 
est value to the American Expeditionary Forces, 
in whose interests he proved himself zealous and 
self-sacrificing. Occupying a position of high dis- 
tinction and with a multitude of important duties 
claiming his attention, he yet found time to aid us 
with his wise advice and extended hearty co-opera- 
tion to the American military authorities. 

MONDESIR. de, JEAN F. L. P. . Major General 

MONTAL, de, LEOPOLD P. . . . Major 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services rendered The United States Army while 
serving as the liaison officer between the Embassy, 
the High Commission of France, and the War De- 
partment. 

MORDACQ, JEAN J. H General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As Chef du Cabinet Militaire du Min- 
istre de la Guerre, he at all times accorded most 
valuable assistance to the American Expeditionary 
Forces. In the discharge of his exacting duties 
he co-operated loyally with the American military 
authorities, and by his timely advice and whole- 
hearted service greatly increased the^efficiency of 
our forces. 

MOREAU, FREDERIC P. . . Vice Admiral 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services, fie rendered most valuable assistance to 
the American Expeditionary Forces in the solution 
of difficult problems arising in Base Section No. 5 
at Brest. _ He unified the energies of the French 
and American authorities, working whole-heartedly 
in the interest of the allied cause. 

MORNET, CHARLESiL. D. . Contrel^Vdmiral 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of the French marine at 
Marseille he showed rare tact, judgment, and en- 
ergy in the performance of his varied duties. He 
gave generously and untiringly of his services in 
furthering the interests of the American base, 
placing every facility at the disposal of the Amer- 
ican authorities. 

MORTIER, PIERRE FELIX . . . Major 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As medical member of the French Mis- 
sion at General Headquarters, American Expedi- 
tionary Forces, and later in the Medical Section of 
the Central Bureau of Franco-American Relations, 
he labored ceaselessly and with conspicuous suc- 
cess in the interests of the sick and wounded. He 
obtained for us hospital sites, hospital trains, and 
ambulances in times of emergency. 



MOURIER Major 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As a member of the French Government 
and the civilian Chief of the Medical Department 
of the French Army, he placed all available re- 
sources of his great department, both in material 
and jjersonnel, at the disposal of the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces. His advice was of great value, 
aiding us in the solution of many problems, and he 
rendered services of inestimable value in assisting 
us in securing proper evacuation and hospitaliza- 
tion for the sick and wounded. 



NAULIN, STANISLAS 



Major General 



NEVEGANS, PAUL ELIE .... Captain 
Artillery, French Army. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished service. As a member of 
the French Mihtary Mission he was placed on duty 
with the Training and Instruction Branch, War 
Plans Division of the General Staff. His brilliant 
mental and exceptional professional attainments, 
coupled with rare tact and tireless devotion to 
duty, caused his services to be of signal worth to 
the United States Army. 

OLIVARI, CHARLES .... Commandant 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of the French Military Mission 
with the 88th American Division he worked effi- 
ciently and tirelessly, both in the training area and 
in the front Unes. His tactful and most capable 
direction of the efforts of the French officers as- 
signed to the division met with exceptionally val- 
uable results. He rendered efficient and valuable 
service to the American Expeditionary Forces. 

PAGEZY, JULES EMILE . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. By his efforts in devising and developing 
the French system of fire control for antiaircraft 
artillery, adopted by our armies and in command of 
the French Officers' Antiaircraft Artillery School 
at Arnouville les Gonesse, he rendered most val- 
uable service to the American Expeditionary Forces. 

PASSAGA, FENELON FRANCOIS GERMAIN 
Major General 



PAULINIER, MARIE J. A. 
PAYOT, CHARLES . . 



Major General 
Brigadier General 



PENET, HIPPOLYTE ALPHONSE . . . 

Major General 

PETAIN, H. P. B. O. J Marshal 

French Army. Commander-in-chief of the Ar- 
mies of the North and Northwest. The Distin- 
guished Service Medal is awarded General Petain 
as an expression of the high regard of the people of 
the United States and of their Army for the dis- 
tinguished and patriotic service that he has ren- 
dered to the common cause in which he has been 
associated on the battlefields of Europe. 

PETIT, PAUL ALBERT JOSEPH . Captain 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. Attached to the Medical Section of the 
Central Bureau of Franco-American Relations and 
later at G-4, General Headquarters, American Ex- 
peditionary Forces, he gave whole-hearted assis- 
tance and co-operation at all times^ His advice 
and distinguished ability materially aided us in the 
prompt evacuation and hospitalization of casual- 
ties. 

PONT, FERNAND A . . . Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 

services. He served with marked distinction 

throughout the war and in positions of great re- 



DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 



455 



BDonsibiUty rendered invaluable service to the 
American Expeditionary Forces. As Deputy 
Chief of Staff of the French Army he displayed 
brilliant miUtary genius and was at aU times ready 
to afford us most loyal co-operation. 

PRESTAUT, RENfi . . Second Lieutenant 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services By his exceptional enthusiasm, good 
judgment, and untiring energy in the performance 
of his arduous duties as instructor at the American 
Army Signal schools at Langres, he proved him- 
self of great value in the instruction of the Signal 
Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces. 

RAGUENEAU, CAMILLE MARIE^. .^ ^^^^^^^ 

Formerly chief, French Mission, American 
General Headquarters. 
REBOUL, JACQUES FREDERIC . Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As Chef du Bureau General Franco- 
American de I'Etat-Major de TArmee he performed 
eminent and important services to _ the United 
States Army in deciding many e^^^S*^^. T'^l*^?^^ 
in our relations with the. French. That he act^d 
with exceptional success is proven by the cordial 
relations which were at all times maintained. 

REMOND, LOUIS Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services rendered The United States Army while 
serving as Chief of the French Artillery Mission to 
the United States. 

REQUICHOT, HENRY L. M. J. . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As commanding general of the 9tn 
French Region, in which were located Arnencan 
Headquarters, Services of Supply, he showed him- 
self uniformly helpful, giving us wilhng assistance 
and co-operation. He went far beyond the exacting 
duties of his office to aid the American Expedi- 
tionary Forces in securing necessary suppues. 

REQUIN, EDOUARD J. . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services rendered The United States Army while 
serving as the personal representative of Marshals 
Joffre and Foch and as Special Delegate of the 
French General Staff to the United States. 

ROUVRE, PHILLIPPE B. de . Lieut. Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As Commissaire Regulateur at bt. 
Dizier he laboreed unceasingly in the interests of 
the American Expeditionary Forces dunng the 
St Mihiel and Argonne offensives. iNotwitn- 
standing that the responsibility of supplying two 
French armies rested upon him, the faciuties at 
his command were put unreservedly at our service. 
Without his loyal co-operation the supply of our 
combat troops would have been most comphcated. 

ROUX, PAUL LOUIS . . . Commandant 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He organized schools for ordnance and 
artillery mechanics and inspectors in the American 
Field Artillery Training Camp at Valdahon and in 
the American Ordnance Traimng Center at Is-sur- 
Tille. In the training of officers and soldiers of our 
armies he showed high miUtary attainments and 
achieved distinguished success. 

St. QUENTIN, MARIE C. de . Commandant 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He took upon his own shoulders the com- 
plete reorganization of the French Dehvery Services 
that the American Air Service might be suppUed in 



a time of great need with airplanes, motors, and 
a large number of spare parts. His foresight was 
marked, and he acted at all times with keen judg- 
ment and energy rendering most valuable services 
to the American Expeditionary Forces. 

SAINTS-CLAIRE-DEVILLE, C. E. . Maj. Gen. 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As Inspector General of Material and 
Ammunition for the French Armies he placed at 
our disposal at all times the results of his wide ex- 
perience and the faciUties under his control. 
He rendered most valuable service to the American 
Expeditionary Forces in connection with the devel- 
opment of the American ordnance inspection and 
maintenance work. 

TARDIEU, ANDRE 

High Commissioner of the French Republic. 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He rendered service of great value for 
the American Expeditionary Forces as High Com- 
missioner of the French Republic. Displaying tact 
energy, and devotion to duties, he handled difficult 
problems with unswerving zeal for the good of the 
American Army. 

THOMAS, JOSEPH C. A. . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As director of organization at the 
Saumur Artillery School, he rendered services of 
inestimable value to the American artillery. By 
his energy, enthusiasm, and devotion, he lightened 
the task involved in the training of young officers 
for the greatly expanded artillery establishment 
needed for the American Army. 

TINARDON Commandant 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
ser^^ces. As a member of the 4th Bureau of the 
General Staff of the French Army he rendered 
invaluable service to the American Expeditipnary 
Forces in connection with the selection of suitable 
sites for depots and hospitals. He gave us his time 
willingly, although his duties were pressing, aiding 
us most ably in the development of plans, and fre- 
quently furnishing us with labor and construction 
material in time of emergency. 

TONGAS • Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As Directeur du Service Telegraphique 
de 2eme Ligne, he labored most zealously and effi- 
ciently in our interests at French general headquar- 
ters. He willingly offered wise counsel and un- 
faiUng support in our appUcations for service and 
material. 

VANDENBERG, CHARLES ALEXIS . . 

Major General 

VERLEY, EDOUARD Captain 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As Uaison officer with the Troop Move- 
ment Bureau at G-4, General Headquarters, 
American Expeditionary Forces, he solved many 
difficult transportation problems incident to ac- 
tive operations. No task proved too large or too 
small for him to accept, and he accomphshed with 
distinction and unfaihng courtesy his many duUes, 
rendering services of great value to us. 

VIDAL, PAUL General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of the 7th French Repon 
he was tireless in his devotion to our interests and to 
the success of our varied projects in the region of 
which he had charge. His relations with the Amer- 
ican military authorities were always cordial and 
helpful. He always evinced personal interest in our 
plans and aided us materially by his sound advice. 



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HEROES ALL 



VIGNAL, PAUL . . . Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services rendered the United States Army while 
serving as Military Attach^ to the French Embassy 
and Chief of French Military Missions to the 
United States. 

VINEL, LOUIS ACHILLE . . . General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distingmshed 
services. As Quartermaster General of the French 
Army he showed ability of the highest order in 
handling his important duties and co-operated 
most loyally with the American military authorities. 
In a position of great responsibility, he made special 
effort to aid the American Expeditionary Forces. 

WEYGAND, MAXIME . . Major General 
Chief of staff to Marshal Foch. 

WIRBEL, HENRI .... Major General 



Commanding Twenty-first Region. 



GARDNER. FULTON Q. C. . . . Colonel 
General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
and conspicuous service as Secretary of the General 
Staff. 

GASKILL, CHARLES S. Lieutenant Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In charge of the locomotive and car-repair 
shops at Nevers he carried out the installation and 
operation of this plant, exhibiting rare executive 
ability and engineering qualifications of the highest 
order. 

GIBBS, ELBERT ALLAN .... Colonel 
Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He served with dis- 
tinction as chief of the General Construction Section 
in the office of the Director of Construction and For- 
estry. Charged with the supervision of important 
engineering construction projects, he gave proof of 
high professional attainments and keen foresight, 
rendering invaluable services to the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

GIBBS, GEORGE S. . . Brigadier General 
_ Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As assistant to the chief 
signal officer, American Expeditionary Forces, much 
of the efficiency of the Signal Service in the zone of 
advance was due to his splendid abifity and to his 
skill in the handling of the tactical and technical 
operations of the Signal Corps organizations at- 
tached to the service at the front. 

GIRL. CHRISTIAN 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service rendered in the organization and operation 
of the Production and Engineering Division of the 
Motor Transport Corps. 

GLASSFORD, PELHAM D. . Brigadier General 
Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He served creditably 
at the Saumur Artillery School, at the First Corps 
Artillery School, and as commander of a regiment of 
field artillery during the Chateau-Thierry campaign. 
Subsequently, upon being promoted to the grade of 
brigadier general, he displayed high military attain- 
ment and unceasing energy as commander of the 
51st Field Artillery Brigade, rendering invaluable 
services to the American Expeditionary Forces. 

CLEAVES. SAMUEL R Colonel 

Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As G-3 of the 42d Division he 
displayed military attainment of a high order, being 
constant in devotion to his exacting duties. In the 
operations section, General Headquarters, American 
Expeditionary Forces, he handled all questions aris- 



ing in that section pertaining to the arrival, location, 
and issuance of orders for movements of units in the 
American Expeditionary Forces. In the solution of 
the perpleidng problems which arose he brought to 
his task a high faculty for organization, coupled with 
sound judgment and a comprehensive grasp of 
service conditions. 

GLENNAN, JAMES D. . Brigadier General 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished serv-ices. In charge of the hospi- 
talization division in the office of the chief surgeon, 
he directed the estabhshment, equipment, and oper- 
ation, as well as the evacuation service, of all the 
American hospitals in France. By his keen fore- 
sight, untiring energy, and administrative ability he 
solved the numerous problems which confronted 
him, rendering services of the highest value to the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 

GODSON, WILLIAM F. H. ... Colonel 
Cavalry. For especially meritorious and dis- 
tinguished service while serving as Military Attache 
at Berne, Switzerland. 

GOETHALS, GEORGE W. . Major General 

Retired. For especially meritorious and con- 
spicuous service in reorganizing the Quartermaster 
Department and in organizing and administering the 
Division of Purchase, Storage and Traffic during the 
war. 

GOLDTHWAIT, JOE E Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As a member of the Medical Corps he has, 
by his unusual foresight and organizing ability, made 
it possible to reclaim for duty thousands of men suf- 
fering from physical defects. He has thereby mate- 
rially conserved for combat service a great number 
of men who would have been lost to the service. 

GORDON, WALTER H. . . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As brigade commander of the 10th Infan- 
try Brigade, he showed great energy and zeal in the 
conduct of his brigade during the major part of its 
maneuvers. Later, as division commander of the 
6th Division, by his painstaking efforts, he brought 
his division to a marked state of efficiency, rendering 
services of great value to the American Expedi- 
tionary Forces. 

GORGAS, WILLIAM C. . . Major General 
Retired. For especially meritorious and conspic- 
uous service as Surgeon General of the Army in or- 
ganizing and administering the Medical Department 
during the war. 

GORRELL, EDGAR S Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He rendered most excellent service as a 
member of the United States Aeronautical Com- 
mission charged with the selection of types of Euro- 
pean aeronautical material to be manufactured in 
the United States, and as the representative of the 
Air Service with the General Staff, American Expedi- 
tionary Forces. In the performance of his many 
important tasks he displayed good judgment, great 
energy, and showed that he possessed ability of a 
high order, which have been of invaluable service to 
the Government. 

GRAHAM, JAMES HIRAM . . . Colonel 
Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. In charge of all the 
engineer depots in France for more than six months 
during the initial period of our entry into the war, he 
performed his exacting duties with rare professional 
abUity and unflagging zeal. Later, as supervisor of 



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railroad and dock construction in the office of the 
chief engineer, he rendered services of great value 
in connection with development of dock facilities 
for the American Expeditionary Forces. 

GRANT, ULYSSES S., 3d Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
service. As secretary of the American Section, 
Supreme War Council, be was entrusted with the 
important duty of co-ordinating the work of the 
Joint Secretariat of the Supreme War council and of 
the Joint Secretariat of the Military Representatives 
of the Supreme War Council, and as a member of the 
War Prisoners' Commission, Berne, Switzerland, he 
has rendered conspicuous service to the Government. 

GRANT. WALTER S Colonel 

General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As deputy chief of staff of 
the First Army, by his high professional attainments 
and ability he rendered valuable assistance in the 
staff work preparatory to and during the St. Mihiel 
and Argonne-Meuse offensives. As chief of staff of 
theFirst Corps, he displayed the same tact, zeal, and 
energy which marked the previous character of his 



GRAVES, ERNEST Colonel 

Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He was charged with 
the constuction of the GiSvres storage depot and 
later was appointed Engineer officer of the Inter- 
mediate Section, Services of Supply, where he was 
placed in charge of all construction projects west of 
Bourges. As Engineer officer of Base Section No. 2 
and of the Advance Section, S. O. S., he performed 
the duties with which he was entrusted in a con- 
spicuously meritorious manner. In the many re- 
sponsible capacities in which he was employed the 
performance of his duty was characterized by 
sound judgment and unitring zeal. 

GRAVES, WILLIAM S. . . Major General 

For especially meritorious and conspicuous 
service as an executive assistant to the Chief of 
Staff and as commanding general of the American 
Expeditionary Forces in Siberia. 

GRAY, QUINN Colonel 

Coast Artillery Corps. For exceptionally merito- 
rious and distinguished services. As an instructor 
at the Army General Staff College, he displayed high 
mihtary attainments and unfailing energy, perform- 
ing services of the greatest value with the instruc- 
tion and training of officers for general staff duty. 

GREELY, JOHN N Colonel 

Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As a member of the 
Operations Section of the General Staff, 1st Divi- 
sion, and later as chief of that section, he showed 
sound judgment in the tactical operations before 
Cantigny, Soissons, and St. Mihiel. As Chief of 
staff of the 1st Division, he was a material factor in 
the success of the operations against the enemy in 
the Argonne-Meuse offensive, where he demon- 
strated ability of a high order. 

GREEN. FREDERICK W. Lieutenant Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As superintendent of the Port of Brest he 
organized the task expeditiously and with great 
ability. Without previous organization or suffi- 
cient personnel to aid him. and confronted by many 
serious obstacles, he, by sheer force of will, support- 
ed by untiring energy, undertook a new work and 
created the organization which was competent to 
unload the largest ships in a surprisingly short 
period of time. His service was most valuable to the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 



GRISCOM, LLOYD C. . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He served with marked ability as adju- 
tant of the 77th Division during the early days of 
its organization and training. As special represen- 
tative of the commander in chief with the Minister of 
War of Great Britain, he fulfilled with great distinc- 
tion and credit the duties of an office requiring abil- 
ity, tact, and address. 

GRISSINGER, JAY W Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distingmshed services. As division surgeon 
of the 42d Division, and later as chief surgeon of the 
1st Army Corps during its operations on the Marne 
and in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, 
he displayed qualities of leadership, high professional 
attainments and rate judgment in energetically 
directing the work of the sanitary units under his 
control in providing front-Une hospitahzation and 
evacuation facilities for our sick and wounded in the 
field. 

GRUBER, EDMUND L Colonel 

Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
and conspicuous service. He displayed exceptional 
ability in planning the organization of Field Artillery 
Brigade Firing Centers; in April, 1918, established 
such a center as Fort Sill, and during the remainder 
of the war displayed rare judgment and high pro- 
fessional attainments in the administration of this 
center. 

GRUNERT, GEORGE . Lieutenant Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. With remarkable skill, constantly dis- 
playing zeal and high military attainments, he per- 
formed his exacting duties as assistant chief of staff, 
G-1, of the 1st Corps, during the successive oper- 
ations at Chateau-Thierry, on the Ourcq and Vesle, 
and in the St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensives. 
By his untiring and painstaking efforts and un- 
usual ability he performed the most difficult tasks, 
rendering services of great value to the Govern- 
ment. 

GUNBY, FRANK M Colonel 

Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
itorious and distinguished service as an officer in 
charge of the Engineering Branch of the Construc- 
tion Division of the Army. The success of the en- 
gineering features of the Army building program is 
in large measure due to Col. Gunby's genius for or- 
ganization, his ability to judge men and inspire in 
them a determination to succeed. The services he 
rendered are of signal worth. 



GREAT BRITAIN 

ATKINSON, C. F Major 

Instructor. Army Intelligence School. 

AULD, S. J. M. . . . Lieutenant Colonel 

Royal Berkshire Regiment. For exceptionally 
meritorious and distinguished services rendered the 
United States Army while serving as Liaison Officer 
between the British and American Chemical War- 
fare Services. 

BEADON, R. H. . Brevet Lieutenant Colonel 
R. A. S. C, British section. Supreme War Council. 

BIRCH, Sir J. F. N Major General 

K. S. M. G., C. B., Chief of ArtiUery, British Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 



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BIRDWOOD, Sir WILLIAM RIDDELL General 
K. C. B., K. C. S. I., K. C. M. G., C. I. E., D. S. 
O., A. D. C, commanding Fifth Army. 

BLAKE, D. V. G Major 

Commanding officer, Third Squadron, Australian 
Flying Corps. 

BOND, F. G Major General 

C. B., C. M. G., Director of Quarterings. 

BOWLBY, SIR ANTHONY , Major General 
Medical Corps, British Army. 

BOYCE, C. G Major 

Attached as staff officer. Units of Royal Field 
Artillery, serving with Second United States Army 
Corps. 

BRIDGES, GEORGE TOM MOLESWORTH 

Lieutenant General 

C. B., C. M. G., p. S. O., British Army. For ex- 
ceptionally meritorious and distinguished services 
rendered the United States Army while serving as 
the mihtary representative of the British Mission to 
the United States (April, 1917), and later (1918) as 
Chief of British Mihtary Missions to the United 
States. 

BURTCHAELL, C. H. . Lieutenant General 

C. B., C. M. G. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As director general of 
Medical Service, British Expeditionary Forces, he 
displayed untiring zeal, eminent talents, and broad 
experience in providing adequate hospitalization 
and evacuation faciUties for the sick and wounded 
of the American troops serving with the British 
Armies. His individual efforts counted largely in 
enabhng the American Medical Service to function 
efficiently. 

BUSH, W. A Captain 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. At the request of the American Expedition- 
ary Forces he was detailed as instructor in gas de- 
fense, and rendered services of extraordinary merit 
at the school at Hanlon Field. Largely as the result 
of his energy, skill, and exact knowledge the school 
accomplished a most important mission, providing 
a course of instruction which, when put in practice 
in the field, prevented many casualties. 

BUTLER, Sir R. H. K. . . Major General 

K. C. M. G., C. B., commanding Third Army 
Corps, British Expeditionary Forces. 

BYNG, Honorable Sir JULIAN HEDWORTH 

GEORGE General 

K. C. B., K. C. M. G., M. V. O., commanding 
Third Army. 

CAMPBELL, R. B Colonel 

Deputy Inspector of Bayonet and Physical Train- 
ing, British Expeditionary Forces. 

CARTER, BONHAM C. . Brigadier General 

D. S. O., B. G. G. S. For exceptionally merito- 
rious and distinguished services. As general 
officer in charge of training at British general head- 
quarters during the period the 2d American Corps 
was in the British Expeditonary Forces, he rendered 
exceptional service to the United States Army. His 
knowledge of training methods was extensive, and 
with loyal co-operation he gave us the benefit of his 
experience. 

CARTER, EVAN .... Major General 
Director General, Forage and Supplies, British 
Expeditionary Forces. 



CAVAN, THE EARL OF, . Lieutenant General 
Commanding general. Tenth Army in Italy. 

CHURCHILL, HON. WINSTON .... 

British Minister of Munitions. For exceptionally 
meritorious and distinguished services. He rendered 
the allied cause service of inestimable value. As 
British Minister of Munitions, he was confronted 
with a task of great magnitude. With ability of a 
high order, energy, and marked devotion to duty, he 
handled with great success the trying problems with 
which he was constantly confronted. In the perform- 
ance of his great task he rendered valuable service to 
tlie American Expeditionary Forces. 

CLARKE, Sir TRAVERSE E. . Major General 
K. C. M. G., C. B., Quartermaster General, 
British Expeditionary Forces. 

COWANS, Sir JOHN S General 

G. C. M. G., K. C. B., M. V. O., Quartermaster 
General to the Forces. 

CRAVEN, FRANCIS W. . . . Lieutenant 
British Navy. Commanding His Majesty's des- 
troyer Mounsey. For rescuing seven officers and 
313 men of the American forces at sea on October 
16, 1918. 

CUNNINGHAM, THOMAS . Lieutenant Colonel 
Instructor. Army Staff College. 

CURRIE, Sir ARTHUR W. Lieutenant General 
K. C. B., K. C. M. G., commanding Canadian 
Corps. 

CURRY, P. A Major 

British Army. For exceptionally meritorious and 
conspicuous service as Director of Transports for the 
British Ministry of Shipping at the port of New 
York during the movement of troops overseas. 

DAVIDSON, G. . . . Lieutenant Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He extended whole-hearted co-operation 
to our supply procurement agencies, rendering very 
valuable services to the American Expeditionary 
Forces. By his efforts and devotion to the Amer- 
ican interests, great quantities of necessary supphes 
were made available for our troops. 

DAVIDSON, Sir J. H. . . . Major General 
K. C. M. G., C. B., D. S. O., General Staff, Oper- 
ations, British Expeditionary Forces. 

DELANO-OSBORNE, O. H. . Brigadier General 
C. M. G., Director of Movements, Transportation. 

ELLES, H. J Major General 

Commanding Tanks Corps. 

FORD, REGINALD .... Major General 

C. B., C. M. G., D. S. O., British representative, 
Mihtary Board of Allied Supply. 

FOULKES, C. A Brigadier General 

Director British Chemical Warfare Service. 

FOWKE, Sir G. H. . . . Lieutenant General 
K. C. B., K. C. M. G., Adjutant General, British 
Expeditionary Forces. 

FURSE, Sir WILLIAM . Lieutenant General 
K. C. B., D. S. O., Master General of the Ordnance 

GILES, E. D Lieutenant Colonel 

D. S. O., General Staff, British Army, for excep- 
tionally meritorious and conspicuous service. As ad- 



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visor to the Training and Instruction Branch, War 
Plans Division, he rendered invaluable assistance 
in making possible the inception and successful con- 
duct of war-time instruction at the Army War Col- 
lege. 

GLYNN, R. G Major 

Instructor, Army Staff College. 

GOODWIN, Sir T. H. J. C. Lieutenant General 
K. C. B., C. M. G., D. S. O., R. A. M. C. For 
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. 
As Surgeon General of the British' Army, he placed 
at the disposal of the American divisions servingwith 
the British forces all the evacuation and hospitali- 
zation facilities at his command. His eminent skill, 
ability, and broad experience enabled him to extend 
most useful co-operation. 

GUTHRIE, Sir CONNOP T. R 

K. B. E., British Ministry of Shipping. For ex- 
ceptionally meritorious and distinguished service. 
As a member of the Shipping Control Committee 
his services in connection with negotiations for 
British tonnage in the interchange of tonnage by 
the War Department and the British Government 
have been conspicuous. 

HAIG, Sir DOUGLAS . . . Field Marshal 
K. T., C. p., K. C. I. E., G. C. V. O., A. D. C, 

Commander-in-chief of the British Armies inFrance. 
The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded Field 
Marshal Haig as an expression of the high regard of 
the people of the United States and of their Armies 
for the distinguished and patriotic service which he 
has rendered to the common cause in which he has 
been associated on the battlefields of Europe. 

HARINGTON, Sir CHARLES H. Major General 
K. C. B., D. S. O., Deputy Chief of the Imperial 
General Staff. 

HEADLAM, JOHN E. W. . Major General 

C. B., D. S. O., British Army. For exceptionally 
meritorious and distinguished services rendered the 
United States Army while serving as chief of the 
British Artillery Mission to the United States. 

HOLLAND, H. W. . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
British Censorship and Publicity Section. 

HORNE, Sir HENRY SINCLAIR . . . 

Lieutenant General 

K. C. B., K. C. M. G., commanding First Army. 

HUTCHINSON, R Major General 

C. B., D. S. O., Director of Organization. 

JACOBS, Sir C. W. . . . Lieutenant General 
K. C. B., commanding Second Army Corps. 

JONES, SIR ROBERT . . Major General 

Medical Corps, British Army. 

KNAPP, K. K Brigadier General 

C. M. G., R. A., G. O., R. A., British Army. For 
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. 
In command of the British artillery supporting the 
2d American Corps during the operations from 
September 27, 1918, to October 21, 1918, he proved 
of invaluable assistance to our Infantry. Ho showed 
himself an indefatigable worker, a brilliant tactician, 
and a loyal friend. 

LAWRENCE,Hon. Sir HERBERT ALEXANDER 

Lieutenant General 

K. C. B., Chief of Staff. 



LIDBURY, C. A Major 

Attached Second United States Army Corps. 

MACDONOUGH, Sir GEORGE M. W. . . 

Lieutenant General 

K. C. M. G., C. B., Adjutant General to the 
Forces. 

MCLACHLAN, JAMES D. . Major General 
C. B., D. S. O., British Army, Military Attach^, 
British Embassy, Washington. For exceptionally 
meritorious and distinguished services rendered the 
United States Army while serving as Military 
Attach^ to the British Embassy, Washington. 

MCNAMEE, J. T Captain 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As instructor with the 1st Gas Regiment 
he worked unceasingly in developing aggressive 
forms of gas attack. He was tireless in his devotion 
to duty, showing particularly valuable ability in per- 
sonally supervising the liaison and conduct of the 
gas operations in the Meuse-Argonne drive. 

MAUD, HARRY Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He gave most valuable assistance to the 
American Expeditionary Forces in the procurement 
of necessary supplies for our troops. He rendered 
tactful and most willing service, affording whole- 
hearted co-operation in his important duties. 

MAY, R. S Brevet Colonel 

Temporary Major General. C. M. G., D. S. O., 
Fus., Deputy Quartermaster General, British Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

MILNER, LORD 

Former British Minister of War. For exception- 
ally meritorious and distinguished services. As 
British Minister of War he displayed military attain- 
ments of a high order, achieving a brilliant success. 
Untiring in devotion to his important duties, he was 
aggressive and capable, rendering service of inestim- 
able value to the American Expeditionary Forces 
and the allied cause. 

MONASH, Sir J. . . . Lieutenant General 
K. C. M. G., K. C. B., V. D., A. E. F., command- 
ing Australian Army Corps. 

NASH, Sir PHILIP ARTHUR MANLY . . 

Major General 

K. C. F. B., C. B. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. The service he rendered 
the American Expeditionary Forces as Inspector 
General of Transportation for the British Army and 
as a member of the Interallied Transportation Coun- 
cil was of the greatest value. He lent every possible 
assistance to the American military authorities, 
giving us sound advice and important information. 



NEEDHAM, H 



Lieutenant Colonel 



Instructor, Army Staff College. 

OVERTON, G. C. R. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Liaison officer, American Rest Camp, Winchester, 
England. 

PAKENHAM, H. ARTHUR Lieutenant Colonel 
C. M. G., General Staff. For exceptionally mer- 
itorious and distinguished services rendered the 
United States Army while serving as the Liaison 
officer between the British and American Military 
Intelligence Services. 

PARSONS. Sir HAROLD D. E. Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 

services. As director of equipment and ordnance 



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stores of the British Expeditionary Forces, he was 
able to render assistance of the greatest value to the 
American Expeditionary Forces. He aided us most 
markedly in the procurement of artillery material 
and ammunition from British sources, at all times 
giving loyal co-operation. 

PEAL, B. R Lieutenant Colonel 

In charge British Aviation Office at Paris. 

PLAYFAIR, P. H. L. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Commanding officer, Thirteenth Wing, Royal 
Air Forces. 

PLUMER, Sir HERBERT CHARLES ONSLOW 

General 

G. C. B., G. C. M. G., G. C. V. O., A. D. C, 
commanding Second Army. 

RADCLIFFE. P. P. deB. . . Major General 
C. B., D. S. O., Director of Military Operations. 

RAWLINSON, Sir HENRY . . . General 
Bart., G. C. V. O., K. C. B., K. C .M. G., com- 
manding Fourth Army. 



RENNISON, 

Instructor, Army School of the Line. 



Major 



ROBERTSON, Sir WILLIAM R. . . General 
G. C. B., K. C. V. O., p. S. O., A. D. C, Com- 
mander in Chief, Great Britain. 

RUQUOY, L. H. . . . Lieutenant General 
Commanding Third Corps. 

SACKVILLE-WEST, C. J. . . Major General 
Permanent British Military Representative 
Supreme War Council. 

SALMOND, JOHN MAITLAND . Major General 
C. M. G., C. V. O., D. S. O. As general officer 
commanding the British Royal Air Force in the 
field, he distinguished himself by the exceptionally 
valuable services he performed. He aided and fur- 
thered the training of the units of the United States 
Air Service attached to his command. He organ- 
ized the training in the field of squadrons, pilots, 
ground officers, and mechanics of the American 
Air Service, rendering us most valuable assistance 
at all times. 

SARGENT, HARRY N. . . Brigadier General 
C. B., D. S. O. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As chief of the British 
Military Mission, Headquarters, Services of Supply 
he provided for prompt and satisfactory procure- 
ment of enormous amounts of suppUes ifrom Eng- 
land, thereby contributing greatly to the successes 
achieved by the American Expeditionary Forces. 

STUDD, H. W Brigadier General 

Chief of Staff, British Section, Supreme War 
Council. 

THORNTON, Sir HENRY WORTH . . 

Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As Paris representative of the director 
general of movements and railways in London 
he rendered the greatest assistance to the American 
Expeditionary Forces in the procurement of hos- 
pital trains and suppUes. He furnished us with 
information which proved most important in the 
development of the American Transportation 
Corps. 



THWAITES, WILLIAM . . Major General 
C. B., Director of Military Intelligence. 

TRENCHARD, Sir HUGH MONTAGUE . 

Major General 

K. C. B., D. S. O., Chief of Air Staflf. 

TROTTER, G. F. . . . Brigadier General 
C. B., C. M. G., D. S. O., M. V. O., British Army. 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services rendered the United States Army while 
serving as Chief of the British Military (or Ad- 
visory) Mission to the United States. 

WAGSTAFF, C. M. . Brevet Lieutenant Col. 
(Temporary Brigadier General), C. M. G., C. I. 
E., D. S. O., chief, British Mission, American 
General Headquarters. 

WATTS. Sir H. E Major General 

(Temporary Lieutenant General), K. C. B., C. 
M. B., commanding Nineteenth Army Corps, 
British Expeditionary Forces. 

WEIR, LORD . British Secretary of the Air 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In the performance of his important 
duties he displayed great energy and ability of a 
high order. He handled difficult situations with 
tact and aggressiveness, achieving brilliant results. 
At all times he was zealous to the best interests of 
the American Expeditionary Forces. 

WEIR, Sir ANDREW 

British Surveyor General of Supplies 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He displayed ability of a high order, 
untiring devotion to duty, and zeal in the perform- 
ance of his exacting duties. At all times he worked 
with singleness of purpose for the good of the allied 
cause, rendering service of exceptional value to the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 

WILSON, Sir HENRY HUGHES . General 

G. C. B., D. S. O., Chief of the Imperial General 
Staff. 



HAAN, WILLIAM G. . . . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. This officer, in command of the Thirty- 
second Division, took a prominent part in the Ar- 
gonne-Meuse offensive and in the brilliant and suc- 
cessful attack against the Cote Dame Marie, cover- 
ing several days, which deprived the enemy of the 
key point of the position. His clear conception of 
the tactical situations involved showed him to be a 
miUtary leader of superior order. 

HAGOOD, JOHNSON . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As Chief of Staff of the Services of Supply 
of the American Expeditionary Forces in France 
his ability for organization, his energy, and his 
sound judgment were factors in the efficiency of this 
important branch. By his marked zeal and ag- 
gressiveness he greatly added to the successful 
administrations of the Services of Supply. 

HALL, ELBERT J. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Air Service. For exceptionally meritorious 
and conspicuous service rendered in the designing 
of the Liberty engine and subsequently in the 
adapting of the Le Rhone engine to the American 
methods of production and also in pusliing to com- 
pletion the American adaptation of the De Havi- 
land plane. 



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HALLORAN, PAUL S Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He served with great 
credit as division surgeon of the 90th Division from 
the date of its organization throughout its service 
in the field, displaying sound judgment, marked 
professional skill, and untiring energy. By enforc- 
ing effective sanitary measures he maintained the 
combat strength of his division, and by his able 
direction of the medical services he was largely re- 
sponsible for the proper care of the sick and wounded. 

HAMBLETON, T. EDWARD . . . Colonel 
Adjutant General's Department. For exception- 
ally meritorious and distinguished services. He 
displayed unusual skill and untiring zeal in organ- 
izing and administering the Statistical Division 
of The Adjutant General's Office. With no pre- 
cedent to guide or assist him, he showed marked 
initiative in this most difficult task, creating a 
wonderful record of achievement, which is a tribute 
to his ability and clear-sightedness, amid a maze of 
details. Self-sacrificing in his devotion to duty, he 
achieved excellent results in all his endeavors. 

HANNER, JOHN W. . Colonel Medical Corps 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As commanding officer of Evacuation 
Hospital No. 1 he displayed high professional at- 
tainments and loyal devotion to duty. Subse- 
quently, as chief surgeon, 4th Army Corps, by his 
able supervision of the medical and sanitary units 
under his direction he rendered invaluable services 
in connection with the care of many sick and 
wounded. 

HANNUM, WARREN T Colonel 

Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
distinguished services. As a member of the Train- 
ing Section, General Staff, he efficiently supervised 
the technical and tactical training of engineer, gas, 
and tank troops, and the operation of the schools 
for those services. In the performance of his mani- 
fold duties he displayed military attainments of a 
high order, rendering .services of importance to the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 

HARBORD, JAMES G. . . . Major General 
For his most exceptional services as chief of staff 
of the American Expeditionary Forces, and later 
as commanding general, Services of Supply, in 
both of which important positions his great con- 
structive ability and professional attainments have 
played an important part in the success obtained 
by our armies. Commanded Marine Brigade of 
Second Division, Belleau Wood, and later ably 
commanded Second Division during attack on 
Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. 

HARJES, HENRY H. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief liaison officer of the American 
Expeditionary Forces he rendered most valuable 
and important service in estabUshing and main- 
taining cordial relations between the French and 
American authorities. His efforts materially fur- 
thered that deep feeling of understanding which 
marks the association of the Allied Armies. 

HARMON, KENNETH B. Lieutenant Colonel 
Ordnance Department. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished services. With except- 
ionally sound judgment and marked initiative.j.he 
displayed a wide comprehension of existing con- 
ditions, solving perplexing problems connected with 
the establishment and operation of the storage 
system of the Ordnance Department of the Amer- 
ican Expeditionary Forces. He opened first a base, 
then an intermediate depot, and later an advance 
depot, accomplishing these tasks in spite of numer- 



ous obstacles. At all times showing tireless energy 
he worked to insure an adequate supply of ordnance 
material for the troops at the front. 

HARRELL, WILLIAM F Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He served through all operations of the 
Ist Division in this war, and at all times was con- 
spicuous for his courage, judgment, and leadership. 
As battalion and regimental commander, he distin- 
guished himself by his exceptionally energetic and 
efficient command of his units. During the rapid 
advance of the 1st Division upon Sedan he carried 
out a most difficult mission of the Division in that 
he successfully covered its right flank in a night 
march of about 20 kilometers, across broken country 
in the face of the enemy. Herein he exhibited the 
qualities of a most able commander. 

HARRIES. GEORGE H. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As commanding general of Base Section 
No. 5, he successfully directed the manifold activi- 
ties at the port of Brest during the time when troop 
arrivals were at their maximum. He overcame 
seemingly insurmountable obstacles in coordinating 
and organizing his important task. Subsequently, 
upon being sent on a special mission to Berlin in 
connection with the repatriation of allied prisoners 
of war, he displayed commendable tact and energy. 

HARRIS, CHARLES T. Jr Colonel 

Ordnance Department. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and conspicuous service as Chief of the 
American Mission of Powder and Explosive Manu- 
facturers which visited England, Later, as Chief of 
the Powder and Explosive Section of the Engineering 
Division of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, he 
applied foreign methods of manufacture to United 
States industry so successfully that not only were 
the needs of the United States fuUy met, but a con- 
siderable surplus of these materials was rendered 
available for the co-belligerents against Germany. 

HARRIS, PETER C. . . . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. During his service in the Adjutant General's 
Department, his zeal, energy and judgment have 
been made manifest by the reforms accomplished in 
record keeping systems in the War Department and 
in the Army. 

HART, WILLIAM H Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. While serving as quartermaster. Base 
Section No.l, by his thorough knowledge of methods 
and standards of supplying troops, his resource- 
fulness, and comprehensive study of the innumerable 
details of the largest and most important supply 
bases in France, he executed the important duties 
with which he was entrusted in a highly satisfactory 
and especially efficient manner. 

HARTMAN, EDWARD T Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He organized the 357th 
Infantry and commanded it with extraordinary 
ability during its training period and throughout 
its active operations. To his energy, zeal and high 
quahties of leadership were largely due the consist- 
ently high standards of efficiency maintained in his, 
regiment and the successes which it achieved in the 
St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. 

HARTS, WILLIAM W. . . Brigadier General 
Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. In command of the impor- 
tant district of Paris, by his painstaking efforts and 
able directorship he maintained a high standard of 
discipline and efficiency among his large command. 
Byhis tact and keen perception he handled numerous 



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diplomatic a£fairs with great satisfaction, rendering 
services of a superior value to the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

HARTSHORN, EDWIN S Colonel 

General Staff Corps. For exceptionally meritori- 
ous and conspicuous service. As chief of the co- 
ordination section, office of the executive assistant 
to the chief of staff, his energy, judgment, and fore- 
sight have been of exceptional value to the War De- 
partment and to the Army. 

HASE, WILLIAM F Colonel 

For especially meritorious and conspicuous serv- 
ice as senior assistant to the Chief of Coast Artillery 
in the preparation and execution of plans for the 
effective accompUshment of the duties assigned to 
the Coast Artillery Corps in the operations in France. 

HASKELL, WILLIAM N Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He exhibited devotion, skill, and untiring 
energy as chief of the operations Section, 4th Corps, 
during its organization in the St. Mihiel offensive. 
As chief of the Operations Section, 2d Army, he ren- 
dered exceptionally meritorious service during the 
organization of that Army in the operations north of 
Toul, October and November, 1918. 

HAY. WILLIAM H. . . . Major General 

_ Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As commander of the 184th 
Infantry Brigade he showed efficient leadership. 
Promoted to major generalship in the early part of 
October, 1918, he took command of the 28th Division 
and by his marked ability and great energy he con- 
tributed to the successes attained by the division 
during the time in which he was in command. He 
rendered services of a high character to the Amer- 
ican Expeditionary Forces. 

HAYWARD, WILLIAM Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As commander of a regiment 
that was detached from the American Expeditionary 
Forces and served continuously with a French divi- 
sion, he was charged with particularly responsible 
and exacting duties, in the performance of which he 
at all times displayed commendable tact, personal 
bravery, and military leadership of a high order. 

HEGEMAN, HARRY A Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. With technical skill and great energy he 
organized a large force of trained workmen for the 
repair of motor transports. He restored to service a 
great mass of accumulated dead transportation of all 
kinds and types, and kept in operation much trans- 
portation by timely repair. By his untiring efforts 
the motor transportation was maintained at such 
a standard as to become an important factor in the 
successes achieved by the American troops. 

HEINTZELMAN, STUART . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He organized the headquarters of the 
Fourth Army Corps and later, as chief of staff of 
this corps, directed with great success, the staff 
of this organization prior to and during the St. 
Mihiel offensive. As chief of staff of the Second 
Army, he had a prominent part in organizing it as 
a fighting unit. His tact, energy, and miUtary 
ability were important elements in the success of 
this command. 

HELMICK, ELI A. ... Major General 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As commanding general. Base 
Section No. 5, he has displayed brilliant adminiB- 
trative ability in successfully directing the manifold 
activities under his supervision. By his energy in 



expediting the completion of the various engineer- 
ing projects necessitated by the enlargement of 
Pontanezen Camp and the development of Brest as 
a foremost embarkation camp, he has rendered in- 
valuable services to the American Expeditionary 
Forces. 



HERR, JOHN K Colonel 

Chief of Staff, 30th Division. For exceptionally 
meritorious and distinguished services. He showed 
marked abiUty as chief of staff of the 30th Division 
in the capture of Voormezeele and Lock Eight in 
the Ypres section in Belgium in September, 1918, 
and in the breaking of the Hindenburg line at 
Bellicourt, France, and the operations against the 
Selle River and the Sambre Canal, September 29- 
October 20, 1918. By his energy, zeal and persis- 
tent efforts, coupled with sound tactical judgment, 
he materially contributed to the success of the 
operations. 

HERSEY, MARK L. . . . Major General 
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As a brigade commander during 
the later part of the Meuse-Argonne operation he 
exhibited qualities of excellent leadership and sound 
judgment. His brigade attacked and penetrated the 
strong enemy position of Bois des Loges and wrested 
this strong point from the enemy. The success of 
his brigade in this engagement was in a large measure 
due to his able leadership. Later he commanded 
with distinction the 4th Division during its opera- 
tions in the occupied territory. 

HILGARD, MILOSH R Colonel 

Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished services. He organized 
the operations of the Quartermaster Corps at the 
important bases of St. Nazaire and Bordeaux, and 
later established and operated the first American 
regulating station, through which he successfully 
supplied a great number of American troops serving 
in the zone of the Armies and operating at the front. 
The successful operation of this great station was 
due directly to his painstaking efforts, his zeal, and 
great energy. 

HINDS, ERNEST .... Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services as chief of Artillery, First Army Corps; 
Commanding General, Army Artillery, of the First 
American Army; and as Chief of Artillery, American 
Expeditionary Forces. He perfected and success- 
fully directed the organization and training of the 
Artillery of the American Army in France. 

HINES, FRANK T. . . Brigadier General 

For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
as Chief of Embarkation in organizing and admin- 
istering the Embarkation Service during the war. 

HINES, JOHN L Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services as regimental, brigade, division, and corps 
commander. He displayed marked ability in each 
of the important duties with which he was entrusted 
and exhibited in the operations near Montididier 
and Soissons and in the St. Mihiel and Argonne- 
Meuse offensives his high attainments as a soldier 
and a Commander. 

HITT, PARKER Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. By his sound judgemnt and untiring 
efforts he assisted in perfecting the satisfactory or- 
ganization of the Signal Corps of the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces, and he displayed conspicuous 
merit in his capacity as signal officer of the 1st 
American Army. 



DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 



463 



HODGES, GEORGE 

Deceased. For especially meritorious and con- 
spicuous service as manager of the troop movement 
section of the Division of Operations of the United 
States Railroad Administration. Mr Hodges ar- 
ranged all the details of the movement of troops 
from local draft boards to mobihzation camps, be- 
tween camps, or from mobilization camps to the 
ports of embarkation for shipment overseas. Troops 
in large numbers were moved on short notice, and 
he was responsible for the successful co-ordination 
and carrying out of these movements. 

HOFFMAN, GEORGE M. . . . Colonel 

Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As chief engineer of the 
First Corps, by his great energy and marked tech- 
nical ability he built up a strongly efficient organ- 
ization, which made itself felt in all operations of the 
First Corps, and in a great measure contributed 
to the successes achieved during the active opera- 
tions of the First Corps at St. Mihiel and in the Ar- 
gonne. 

HOLBROOK, LUCIUS R. . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As commander of the 7th Field Artillery 
and the 1st Field Artillery Brigade he, with great 
distinction, directed the artillery support of the 1st 
Division in the attacks on Cantigny and the 
Soissons saUent. His careful judgment and high 
military attainments were shown in the accuracy 
and timeliness of the fire from the batteries under 
his direction, which, despite the difficulties involved, 
contributed materially to the success of the opera- 
tions. 

HOLBOOK, WILLARD A. . Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
service as commanding general. Southern Depart- 
ment, where his firmness and tact in handUng a 
threatened situation on the Mexican border ma- 
terially improved the conditions between theUnited 
States and Mexico. 

HOLMAN, JESSE R Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In charge of general construction in the 
vicinity of Bordeaux he displayed unusual judgment 
and great executive abihty in the performance of 
the many duties assigned to him. In addition, he 
rendered valuable service and advice to the other 
departments of Base Section No. 2 regarding con- 
struction. 

HOPKINS, JAY P Colonel 

Coast Artillery Corps. For exceptionaUy meri- 
torious and distinguished services. As Chief of the 
Antiaircraft Artillery Service in the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces, he performed arduous tasks 
with distinction, at all times being ceaseless in devo- 
tion to his important duties. Displaying marked 
scientific attainments, he handled perplexing prob- 
lems, with which the service was continually con- 
fronted, with sound judgment, untiring energy, and 
a wide comprehension of the needs to be supplied 
and the facilities available, 

HOWARD, DEANE C Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. In organizing and administering the 
Division of Sanitation and the sanitary inspection 
service of the Office of the Surgeon General of the 
Army he contributed greatly to the efficiency of the 
military service. 

HOWE, THORNDIKE D Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of the Postal Express Service he 
organized and administered with marked abiUty the 
Postal Service of the American Expeditionary 



Forces. He displayed great breadth of vision and 
untiring zeal in overcoming the many obstacles that 
were encountered in the organization of the service 
of handUng mail for our troops in Europe. 

HOWELL, WILLEY Colonel 

Judge Advocate General's Department, For 
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. 
As assistant chief of staff, G-2, of the 1st Army he 
organized and directed the operations of this sec- 
tion during the entire operations of the 1st Army. 
The results achieved by him during the St. Mihiel 
and Meuse-Argonne operations had a noted in- 
fluence on the successes gained by the 1st Army and 
showed him to be an officer of sound judgment and 
marked ability. 

HOWZE, ROBERT L. . . Major General 

Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. Aas commander of the 3d 
Division on its march to the Rhine annd during the 
occupation of the enemy territory he proved him- 
self energetic and capable, exhibiting superb qual- 
ities of leadership. He maintained an unusually 
high standard of efficiency in his unit, rendering 
eminently conspicuous services as a division com- 
mander. 

HUGHES, JOHN C Captain 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As aide-de-camp to the commander in 
chief, American Expeditionary Forces, he performed 
duties of an exacting nature with pecuUar tact, 
abihty and untiring energy proving himself sound 
in judgment and indefatigable in all tasks assigned 
to him. At all times he served with distinction, 
rendering exceptional service. 

HUGHES. JOHN H Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As a member of the Inspec- 
tor General's Department at the headquarters, 
Services of Supply, for an extended period of time, 
by his unflagging energy, sound judgment, and 
tact, he handled with conspicuous abihty many 
difficult problems which constantly arose in the 
execution of his important office. He rendered 
services of signal worth to the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

HUGHES, WILLIAM N. Jr. . . . Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. While he was serving as G-3 and as chief 
of staff, of the 42d Division, his efforts had an impor- 
tant bearing on the successes gained by the division 
in the Baccarat sector, at the Second Battle of the 
Marne, the operations near Chalons, Chftteau- 
Thierry, the St. Mihiel sahent. and along the Meuse. 
His splendid judgment and tactical abihty were of 
the greatest value and demonstrated military 
knowledge of a high order. 

HULL, JOHN A Colonel 

Judge Advocate General's Department, For 
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished serv- 
ices. As judge advocate of the Service of Supphes, 
he most creditably handled the questions brought 
before him. His sound legal training, his complete 
knowledge of mihtary administration, and his clear 
conception of the new and difficult problems in- 
volved made his services of most exceptional value. 

HUMPHREYS, GILBERT EDWIN . Colonel 
Formerly colonel. Corps of Engineers. For es- 
pecially meritorious and conspicuous service while 
in charge of the building and organizing of the engi- 
neer depot at Norfolk, Va., and later as Director of 
Storage, Purchase, Storage and Traffic Division, 
General Staff. 



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HUNT, CHARLES A Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded first a battalion of the 
18th Infantry and later the regiment. He con- 
ducted his unit in every action with marked ability 
and skillful leadership, showing the finest qualities 
of a good judgment, courage, and devotion to duty. 

HUNT, ORAE Brigadier General 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As commander of the 6th In- 
fantry Brigade during the greater part of its active 
operations he achieved notable success, demon- 
strating high qualities of leadership. Through his 
exceptional tactical abiUty his brigade was enabled 
to overcome desperate hostile resistance during its 

Participation in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. By 
is efforts he has contributed materially to the 
brilliant success of his brigade in that important 
operation. 

HURLEY, EDWARD N 

Chairman of the United States Shipping Board. 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. With tireless energy, he surmounted ex- 
treme difficulties and increased trans-Atlantic 
tonnage to an extent to allow of a steady shipment, 
both of troops and necessary suppUes. Unselfish 
in devotion to duty, sound in judgment, quick to act, 
he rendered a service to the world. 

HUTCHESON, GROTE . . Major General 
For especially meritorious and conspicuous serv- 
ice in the administration of the port of embarkation, 
Newport News, Va., in connection with the ship- 
ment of troops overseas. 

HUTTON, PAUL C Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As chief surgeon of the 
Paris group from June 2 to July 26, 1918, during 
which period by his good judgment and untiring 
energy he provided a hospitalization and evacuation 
system that insured prompt and excellent care and 
treatnient of the wounded, he furnished the means 
of saving many lives and provided comfort for the 
wounded, thereby greatly adding to the morale of 
the combatant troops of both the American and the 
French engaged in the Second Battle of the Marne. 

HUTTON, JR., WILLIAM H. H. . . Colonel 
_ Air Service. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As chief of Personnel Ser- 
vice and later assistant chief of the Supply Section, 
Air Service, he was charged with duties of a varied 
and difficult nature. He constantly displayed 
marked zeal and sound judgment in the solution of 
the important problems of supply and transporta- 
tion of the Air Service, rendering services of ines- 
timable value to the American Expeditionary 
Forces. 

IRELAND, MERRITTE W. . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief surgeon of the American Expedi- 
tionary Forces he supervised and perfected the 
organization of the medical department in France; 
and to his excellent judgment, untiring efforts, and 
high professional attainments are largely due the 
splendid efficiency with which the sick and wounded 
of the American Army have been cared for. 



ITALY 

ALLEGRETTI, LORENZO .... Major 
Commanding officer, ArJiti Assault Battalion. 

AOSTA, His ROYAL Highness Dukelof, . . 
Commanding the Third Army. 



BADOGLIO, PIETRO 

Sub-Chief of Staff. 



Lieutenant General 



BONGIOVANNI, LUIGI . . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of the Italian air forces 
durng the time American pilots attached to Italian 
squadrons were on active duty at the Itahan front, 
he exercised great abihty, tact, and energy in his 
direction of the work of our officers. At all times he 
showed the highest military attainments, and his 
enthusiasm was an example to all. He rendered a 
most valuable service in his prosecution of operations 
against the enemy. 

BUSINELLI, UGO Colonel 

Chief of Staff, Italian Section, Supreme War 
Council, April 27, 1918, to Feburary 11, 1910. 

CAMPIGLIONE, di COUNT E. L. . Captain 
Royal Itahan Army. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished services rendered The 
United States Army while serving as the Liaison 
Officer between the Embassy, the High Commission 
of Italy, and the War Department. 

CAVALLERO, UGO General 

Permanent Italian Mihtary Representative, 
Supreme War Council. 

De ANGELIS, GIRO . . . Major General 
Commanding Thirty-first Infantry Division, 
Third Itahan Army. 

DIAZ, ARMANDO . . Lieutenant General 

Chief of Staff, Royal Itahan Army. The Distin- 
guished Service Medal is awarded General Diaz as 
an expression of the high regard of the people of the 
United States and of their Army for the distinguished 
and patriotic service which he has rendered to the 
common cause in which he has been associated 
on the battlefields of Europe. 

GUGLIELMOTTI, EMILIO . Major General 
Royal Italian Army. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished services rendered the 
United States Army while serving as Mihtary 
Attach^ to the Royal Italian Embassy, Washington. 

GUIDONI, ALESSANDRO .... Major 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As the Italian technical delegate to the 
Interallied Aviation Committee, he displayed un- 
usual technical knowledge and perfect understanding 
of the various problems incident to aviation. He 
was most helpful in giving the American Air Service 
the benefit of his wide experience, and rendered most 
valuable assistance in solving technical problems 
with which we were often confronted. 

LEVI, CAESAR GIULIO .... General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As the representative of the ItaUan Govern- 
ment on the Interallied Transportation Council, he 
aided in the solution of difficult transportation 
problems, involving shipment of supphes from and 
to Italy. He proved an able executive and demon- 
strated the possession of broad vision and sound 
judgment. 

MERRONE, ERRICO . . Major General 

Italian representative. Military Board of AUied 
Supply . 

MOLTENI, FILIPPO Major 

Chief of Paris Section, Italian Foreign Military 
Aeronautical Mission. 



DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 



465 



PAOLINI, GIUSEPPE . Lieutenant General 
Commanding Eleventh Army Corps, Third 
Italian Army. 

PERELLI, IPPOLITE . . Brigadier General 
Chief, Italian Mission. American General Head- 
quarters. 

RAGIONI, RODOLFO Colonel 

Italian military delegate for British and American 
troops. 

RICALDONI, OTTAVIO .... Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He furnished us with scientific and techni- 
cal information needed in the development of Amer- 
ican Air Service in America, France, and in Italy. 
At all times he showed himself zealous in our behalf, 
going far beyond the bounds of hia important duties 
to render us invaluable services. His judgment was 
sound, his advice helpful, his loyalty whole-hearted. 

ROBILANT, MARIO NICOLIS di . . . 

Lieutenant General 

Permanent Italian Military Representative, 
Supreme War Council, April 27, 1918, to Feburary 
11, 1919. 

RYMONINO, ALDO Colonel 

Chief of group of allied missions in Italy. 



SCIPIONI, SCIPIONE 
Third Chief of Staff. 



Major General 



TONI, RENZO .... Lieutenant Colonel 
Chief of Staff, Italian Section, Supreme War 
Council. 



JACKSON, THOMAS H Colonel 

Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As a member of the 
Division of Construction and Forestry he displayed 
untiring energy and marked ability in the perform- 
ance of his duties. His stupendous task was fraught 
with numerous difficulties, which he overcame with 
noteworthy success, rendering services of signal 
worth to the American Expeditionary Forces. 

JADWIN, EDGAR . . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As commanding officer of the 15th En- 
gineers, he inaugurated the important project at 
GiSvres. Later, in charge of the Division of Con- 
struction and Forestry, he brought to this important 
task a splendidly trained mind and exceptionally 
high skill. His breadth of vision and sound judg- 
ment influenced greatly the successful completion 
of vast construction projects undertaken by the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 

JERVEY, HENRY .... Major General 
For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
as Director of Operations, General Staff, and as 
Assistant to the Chief of Staff in preparing and ex- 
ecuting the plans involving the mobiUzation of 
personnel during the war. 

JERVEY, JAMES P Colonel 

Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As commanding officer 
of the 304th Engineers, he performed his exacting 
dutis with signal ability. His high technical skill 
and unflagging energy were largely responsible for 
keeping the roads in condition for the transportation 
of artillery and large quantities of supplies during 
the attack on Montraucon and Nantillois in the 
latter part of September. By his great efforts he 
proved a potent factor in the successes achieved 
during these operations. 



JEWETT. FRANK B. . Lately Lieutenant Colonel 
Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
conspicuous service in connection with the develop- 
ment of the radio telephone and the development 
and production of other technical apparatus for the 
Army. 

JEWETT, HENRY C Colonel 

Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. In command of the 182d 
Infantry Brigade in the Argonne he displayed ex- 
ceptional qualities of leadership and tactical ability 
in important engagements. Later, as chief of staff 
of the 91st Division, he planned operations with 
sound judgment and a comprehensive understanding 
of existing conditions, showing miUtary attainments 
and initiative of a high order. At all times he was 
untiring in energy and self-sacrificing in devotion 
to his exacting duties. 

JOHNSON, HUGH S. . . Brigadier Genera 
For especially meritorious and conspicuous serv- 
ice in the Provost Marshal General's Office in Con- 
nection with the planning and execution of the 
draft laws. 

JOHNSON, JACOB C Colonel 

Coast Artillery Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished services. As inspector 
general of the 1st Corps and later of the 1st Army, 
he performed exactingtasks with distinction through- 
out the Marne-Chateau-Thierry, St. Mihiel, and 
Meuse-Argonne operations. Both during the months 
of actual fighting and the periods of training before 
and after the campaign, he displayed conspicuous 
devotion to duty, unfaihng zeal, and loyalty, acting 
always with sound judgment. 

JOHNSON, WAIT C Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As athletic director, G-5, of 
the American Expeditionary Forces he was given 
the important and difficult task of planning and or- 
ganizing an elaborate program of athletic training 
and competitions for American troops, embracing 
all branches of sport. By his zeal and sound judg- 
ment he carried this program to an eminently 
successful conclusion, thereby rendering an inval- 
uable service in maintaining the morale and physical 
fitness of our troops during the trying period of re- 
patriation. 

JOHNSON, ARTHUR . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of the Intermediate Section 
Services of Supply, he had the responsibility of 
forwarding to the front great quantities of suppUes 
and thousands of replacements for the combatant 
units, in which important duty he displayed untiring 
zeal and exceptional executive ability. 

JOHNSTON, GORDON .... Colonel 

Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He showed great ability 
while chief of staff of the 82d Division in the opera- 
tions in the Argonne area. The force of his energy 
and his masterful leadership manifested itself in the 
crowning successes of the division during the opera- 
tions of this campaign. 

JOHNSTON, WILLIAM H. . . Major General 
91st Division. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. During the Argonne-Meuse 
offensive he commanded with skill and abiUty the 
91st Division in the difficult advance that resulted 
in the taking of EpinonviUe. Later, in participation 
with the French, he led his division with marked 
distinction in the attack on and capture of the im- 
portant city of Audenarde in the closing operations 
of the war in Belgium . 



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JOHNSTON, W. T Colonel 

General Staff. For conspicuous and meritorious 
service in a position of great responsibility. He 
organized and administered the officers' training 
camps from the outbreak of the war until July 25, 
1918, and thereafter rendered conspicuous service 
as Chief of Staff, Southern Department. 

JOLY, CHARLES L Major 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. By displaying untiring energy and en- 
thusiasm in the performance of his important duties, 
he developed efficient gas discipline in the 32d 
Division, resulting in the prevention of gas fatalities. 
He was zealous and discerning in the training of 
troops, achieving brilliant successes. His service 
was marked by self-sacrificing devotion to the wel- 
fare and protection of the men who were with him. 

JONES, GLENN L . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and conspicuous service. While Division Surgeon 
of the 10th Division during the epidemic of Spanish 
influenza, in that command his farsightedness in 
providing hospital facilities and his energetic and ex- 
ceptionally efficient action in directing the care of 
patients resulted in a large reduction of mortality. 
His services show a rare devotion to duty in that, 
though himself a sufferer from the disease, his 
efforts were unabated. 

JONES, JAMES S. . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As assistant to the adjutant general at 
General Headquarters, American Expeditionary 
Forces, he displayed executive ability of the highest 
in the efficient administration of the divisions 
successively assigned to him. Possessed of a keen 
mind for organization, with sound judgment, 
tact, and a thorough understanding of the intricate 
details of the office, he successfully surmounted 
innumerable obstacles, rendering service of signal 
worth to the American Expeditionary Forces and 
to the Government. 

JONES, PERCY L Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He served with marked 
distinction as commander of the United States 
Ambulance Service with the French Armies. By 
the force of his energy, zeal, and ability he brought 
the units of that service to a high state of perfection. 
The splendid record held by this service is attributa- 
ble to his great devotion and untiring efforts in ac- 
complishing his tasks. 

JONES, SAMUEL G Colonel 

Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As commanding officer of 
Winchester Camp, England, he was directly charged 
with the transportation of several hundred thousand 
American troops through England, a task of great 
magnitude and one invoKang many difficulties. 
By his tireless energy and keen application to his 
important duties he accomplished his task with 
marked success, rendering services of distinction 
to the American Expeditionary Forces. 

JOY, BENJAMIN Major 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of the fiscal department in the 
office of the officer in charge of civil affairs in the 
occupied territory, he has handled problems of a 
dehcate and complicated character with remarkable 
success, displaying marked administrative ability, 
breadth of vision, and a comprehensive knowledge 
of international financial Questions. 

JUDAH, JR., NOBLE B. . Lieutenant Colonel 
149th Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritori- 
ous and distinguished services. As assistant 



chief of staff, G-2, of the 42d Division during all its 
campaigns, by the skillful direction of the intelli- 
gence service he proved a material factor in the 
successes gained by his division. He at all times 
displayed assiduous application to his important 
task, rendering services of the utmost value. 

JUNKERSFELD, PETER .... Colonel 
Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished service as associate officer 
in charge of the building branch of the Construction 
Division of the Army. By his unremitting industry 
and energy, sound judgment, and knowledge of men 
he was of the most material assistance in the accom- 
plishment of the construction program of the Army. 
He performed notable service as executive, organ- 
izer, and administrator. 



JAPAN 

INOUYE, KAZUTSUGU . . Major General 
Imperial Japanese Army. Military Attach^ to 
the Imperial Japanese Embassy, Washington. For 
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services 
rendered the United States Army while serving as 
Military Attache to the Imperial Japanese Embassy, 
Washington. 

MIZUMACHI, T. . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Imperial Japanese Army. For exceptionally 
meritorious and distinguished services rendered the 
United States Army while serving as Military 
Attache to the Imperial Japanese Embassy, Wash- 
ington. 

OTANI, KIKUZO General 

Imperial Japanese Army. For exceptionally 
meritorious and conspicuous service as Semor Allied 
Commander in Siberia. 

UYEHARA, Baron Y General 

Chief of the General Staff, Imperial Japanese 
Army. For exceptionally meritorious and distin- 
guished services rendered in the waragainst Germany 
and in his relations with the United States Army 
while serving as Chief of the General Staff, Imperial 
Japanese Army. 

WATARI, HISAO Captain 

Imperial Japanese Army. For exceptionally 
meritorious and distinguished services rendered The 
United States Army while serving as Acting MiUtary 
Attach6 to the Imperial Japanese Embassy, Wash- 
ington. 

KELLER, CHARLES Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He took command of a regiment at a crit- 
ical moment after two unsuccessful assaults had been 
made by the brigade. He reorganized the regiment 
under fire and made possible the taking and holding 
of the Bois des Ogons, thereby displaying the 
highest order of leadership and exlubiting the master- 
ful qualities of a commander. 

KELLER, WILLIAM L Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As director of the pro- 
fessional services. Medical Department, American 
Expeditionary Forces, he displayed marked abiUty 
in the organization and assignment of the forces 
at his disposal for service in hospitals at the front and 
in the rear areas. He was discerning in his know- 
ledge of conditions, using his insufficient personnel 
to the maximum advantage in relieving the suffering 
of our sick and wounded, and in obtaining prompt 
treatment for battle casualties. His comprehensive 
grasp of the problems which presented themselves 
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KELLOND, FREDERICK G. . . . Colonel 
General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished service while in charge of the Con- 
struction Section of the Equipment Branch, General 
Staff. He has been responsible for the work of that 
section regarding projects of great magnitude, and 
his services have been of great value. 

KELLY. WILLIAM Colonel 

Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. After serving with great 
credit in the field he took command of the important 
ports of La Rochelle and La Pallice. By his execu- 
tive ability and great energy he promptly relieved 
congested conditions and made possible the un- 
interrupted flow of necessary supplies towards the 
front. 

KELLY. WILLIAM Jr Colonel 

Adjutant General's Department. For exception- 
ally meritorious and conspicuous service in the Ad- 
jutant General's Department during the war. To 
his untiring energy and his sound and impartial 
judgment is due, in a large measure, the efficient 
action leading to the maintenance of the high stan- 
dard of commissioned personnel during the war. 

KENNEDY, JAMES M Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished service as port surgeon, Port of 
Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J. He has organized, 
provided, and administered with conspicuous effi- 
ciency all of the hospitals required for the accommo- 
dation of our troops going overseas from that port, 
as well as for the large number of our sick and 
wounded soldiers returning home. 

KERNAN, FRANCIS J. . . Major General 
For exceptionaljy meritorious and distinguished 
services. He was entrusted with the important 
duty of organizing the services of supply of the 
American Expeditionary Forces in France, and the 
foundation then laid was later successfully carried 
to completion. As member of the war prisoner's 
commission, Berne, Switzerland, and of the Amer- 
ican section of the Supreme War council, he has 
rendered conspicuous services to the Government. 

KERR, JAMES T Colonel 

Retired. Formerly brigadier general. For es- 
pecially meritorious and conspicuous service. While 
in charge of the Enlisted Men's Division of The 
Adjutant General's Office and of the recruitment of 
the Army, and later as executive assistant to The 
Adjutant General of the Army, his sound judgment 
and unremitting industry were important factors in 
the efficient administration of The Adjutant Gen- 
eral's Department. 

KILBOURNE, CHARLES E. . . . Major 
Coast Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As chief of staff of the 
89th Division, he displayed military ability of the 
highest order, contributing to the successes achieved 
by that division during the St. Mihiel offensive. 
Later upon his promotion to the grade of brigadier 
general he continued to render valuable services in 
command of the 36th Artillery Brigade during the 
remainder of the campaign. 

KILNER. WALTER G Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. By his personal efforts and efficient labors 
he organized the machinery necessary to train pil9ts, 
and successfully develop this branch of Air Service. 
He overcame numerous difficulties inherent in the 
establishment of such an organization in a foreign 
country, and it was largely due to his efficiency that 
.the Air Service was able to furnish well-trained 



personnel to the squadrons at the front. He at all 
times displayed marked devotion to duty, untiring 
energy, and sound judgment. 

KILPATRICK, JOHN R. . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In his capacity as a member of the 4th 
Section, General Staff, he exhibited exceptional 
tact and ability in promoting co-operation between 
the French and American Services of Transport and 
Supply. He has by his energy, good judgment, and 
decisive action in the establishment, organization, 
and conduct of various regulating stations and rail- 
heads very materially assisted in insuring a steady 
and adequate flow of supplies to our armies in their 
operations. 

KIMBALL, RICHARD H. Lieutenant Colonel 
General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and 
conspicuous service. Upon joining the Operations 
Division of the General Staff he assumed the respon- 
sibiUty of mobilization of the draft and classification 
and distribution of troops. His clear judgment, 
initiative, and energy have done much toward the 
successful accompUshment of the huge task involved 
in receiving and placing the drafted forces. 

KING, ALFRED E Major 

Deceased. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As munitions officer of the 
5th Army Corps he performed exacting duties with 
untiring energy, displaying high professional attain- 
ments and a complete understanding of the needs of 
the troops he supplied. He personally reconnoitered 
roads over which transportation was to be made in 
order that he might keep in touch with changing 
conditions and be prepared to meet sudden emer- 
gencies in order that the steady flow of munitions 
to the front Une might be maintained. He rendered 
services of signal worth. 

KING, CAMPBELL . . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He served with distinction as chief of staff 
of the 1st Division in the operations near Montdidier 
the advance south of Soissons, and in the attack on 
the St. Mihiel sahent. Later, as chief of staff of the 
3d Corps during the Argonne-Meuse operations, by 
his splendid tactical judgment he rendered especially 
meritorious service. 

KING, DAVID M Colonel 

Ordnance Department. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished services. Displaying 
exceptional technical knowledge and comprehension 
of existing conditions, he ably organized, installed, 
and operated in the Services of Supply, and in the 
Army area, an extensive chain of repair facilities for 
the maintanence of ordnance material. With tire- 
less energy and unfailing devotion to his important 
duties he perfected a loyal and efficient organization, 
capable of meeting all demands made \ipon it. 

KING EDWARD L. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He served, with marked distinction, as 
chief of staff of the 28th Division. Later, as brigade 
commander, he planned and directed the opera- 
tions resulting in the capture by the 65th Infantry 
Brigade of Ch&teau d'Aulnois and March6ville, 
where he displayed great tactical skill and demon- 
strated his abilities as a commander. 

KINGMAN. JOHN J Colonel 

Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As Chief of Staff of the 
90th Division, he displayed exceptional ability, 
planning important operations with sound judgment 
and wide comprehension of the conditions to be en- 
countered. He was unflagging in energy and tireless 
in devotion to his exacting duties. Constantly con- 



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fronted by perplexing military problems, he handled 
them with aggression and achieved brilliant 
successes. 

KLOEBER, ROY ALL O 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
service as Assistant Director of Finance. In this 
capacity he rendered most valuable assistance in 
the solution of the great financial problems which 
arose due to the war. 

KNISKERN, ALBERT D Colonel 

Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and conspicuous service in the organization 
and development of the supply system in the General 
Supply Depot, Chicago, Illinois. Address, 1819 
West 39th Street, Chicago, 111. 

KOEHLER, HERMAN J. Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. At the beginning of the war he was placed 
in charge of the physical training in officers' train- 
ing camps. These and also four divisional camps 
were personally visited by him. He personally in- 
structed 200,000 officers and enlisted men of the new 
Army. 

KRAUTHOFF, CHARLES R. Brigadier General 
Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished services. His energy and 
thorough knowledge of methods and standard of 
Bupply have been of exceptional value, particularly 
in directing European purchases for the Quarter- 
master Corps and in the difficult and complex trans- 
actions attending the payments to AUied and other 
foreign creditors of the American Government. 

KREGER, EDWARD A. . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As Acting Judge Advocate General for 
the American Expeditionary Forces he organized 
and efiiciently administered hie office, performing 
sxacting duties with marked distinction. His 
masterful knowledge of military law, his foresight 
and practical comprehension of the complex 
problems involved in his work, enabled him to 
perform it with noteworthy success. His counsel 
was wise; his decisions were just. His services to 
the American Expeditionary Forces have been of 
great value. 

KROMER, LEON B Colonel 

Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As Assistant Chief of Staff of 
the 82d Division during the St. Mihiel offensive, 
he displayed military attainments of a high order 
in the planning of operations of great movement. 
Later as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 1st Corps, 
and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, 1st Ariny, during 
the Meuse-Argonne operations, his initiative, 
sound judgment, and tireless energy solved difficult 
problems of traffic control and regulations, playing 
aa important part in the successes achieved. 

KRUMM, LOUIS R. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As supervisor of Radio Service of the 
Signal Corps in France, he organized and placed 
in satisfactory operation this important branch. 
The excellent results obtained by our telephonic 
interception stations are due to his masterful 
ability and exact scientific knowledge. 

KUEGLE, ALBERT S. Lieutenant Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As secretary of the general 
staff and of the 3d section thereof, at General Head- 
quarters, American Expeditionary Forces, charged 
with executive duties of a responsible and exacting 
character, he performed these duties with merited 



success, displaying at all times a high degree of tact 
zeal, and efficiency, rendering invaluable services tc> 
the American Expeditionary Forces. 

LADD, EUGENE F Colonel 

Formerly brigadier general. For exceptionally 
meritorious and conspicuous service. While 
in charge of the Officers' Division of The Adjutant 
General's Office his comprehensive grasp of the 
new situation developing and his technical ability 
enabled him to perform the duties of his office with 
rare distinction, thus contributing greatly to the 
rapid organization of our new Army. 

LAHM, FRANK P Colonel 

Air Service. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. A balloon pilot of marked 
abiUty and scientific attainments, he rendered val- 
uable services to the American Expeditionary 
Forces by his untiring devotion to the innumerable 
problems which faced the Air Service during its 
organization in France. His broad experience in 
aeronautics played an important part in the form- 
ulation of policies of the Air Service and was re- 
flected in its successes during the St. Mihiel offen- 
sive and subsequently in the operations of the 2d 
Army. 

LAMONT, ROBERT P Colonel 

Formerly colonel. Ordnance Department. For 
exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous service 
as assistant to the Chief of the Procurement Divi- 
sion. Later as Chief of the Procurement Division 
and as a member of the claims board of the Ord- 
nance Department he has rendered material as- 
sistance to the Nation's industry in adjusting 
equitably outstanding contract:^, with full justice 
to employers and employees alike. 

LAMPERT, JAMES G. B. . Lieutenant Colonel 
Deceased. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He invented, developed, 
and superintended the production of the standard 
floating footbridge equipage, which was successfully 
used by the 1st Arnay in its attack east of the Meuse, 
near Dun. His services in connection with the 
organization and development of the bridge de- 
partment of the Chief Engineer's Office were of 
inestimable value. He showed ability, great fore- 
sight, and exact scientific knowledge, and his work 
had an important bearing on the successes achieved 
by our armies. 

LANGDON, RUSSELL C Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As commanding officer of the 127th 
Infantry, he demonstrated personal courage, 
marked tactical ability, and miUtary leadership of a 
high order. The brilliant success he achieved in the 
capture of Fismes during the Aisne-Marne offensive 
and in the taking of Juvigny and the subsequent 
advance to Terny-Sorny during the Oise-Aisne 
offensive was repeated later during the operations 
of the Meuse-Argonne, when he was given the im- 
portant task of conducting the attack on La C6te 
Dame Marie. 

LANGFITT, WILLIAM C. . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As director of Ught railways and roads, 
and, later as Chief of Utihties he displayed great 
abiUty and marked breadth of vision. As Chief 
Engineer of the American Expeditionary Forces his 
brilliant professional attainments, untiring energy, 
and devotion to duty placed his department in a 
state of efficiency and enabled it to perform its im- 
portant functions in the most satisfactory manner. 

LASSITER, WILLIAM . . . Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 

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Artillery Brigade, as chief of Artillery of the First 
and Fourth Army Corps in turn, and as chief of 
Artillery, Second Army, he showed himself to be a 
leader of conspicuous abiUty. His energy and sound 
judgment influenced greatly the successful opera- 
tions of his commands on the Vesle, at the St. 
Mihiel saUent, and in the Toul sector. He later 
commanded with skill and marked success the 
Thirty-second Infantry Division. 

LEACH, GEORGE E Colonel 

Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As commanding oflBcer 
of the 151st Field Artillery he displayed marked 
qualities of leadership. Maintaining a high stand- 
ard of efficiency and morale, he constantly kept 
his regiment in close proximity to the attacking in- 
fantry, where he was able to furnish it accurate and 
timely assistance, which contributed materially 
to the successes gained. 

LEARNARD, HENRY G. . Brigadier General 
For especiaUy meritorious and conspicuous 
service in the work of reorganization and adminis- 
tration within the Adjutant General's Department. 

LEE, BURTON JAMES . Lieutenant Colonel 
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As surgical consultant 
attached to the 2d Division, he served continuously 
at the front, organizing his forces for the treatment 
and evacuation of the casualties with skill and mark- 
ed success. He displayed unusual ability in the 
operations before Soissons, when in an emergency 
he organized, personally led, and directed surgical 
teams which cared for hundreds of wounded sol- 
diers at a time when adequate hospitaUzation could 
not be established. 

LEE, HARRY Colonel 

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. Having taken command of 
the 6th Regiment, United States Marine Corps, 
prior to the attack on the Bois de Belleau and 
Bouresches, he directed the operations of his regi- 
ment with remarkable success during all the major 
operations in which it participated. His ability as a 
tactical leader and his untiring energy were reflected 
in the briUiant achievements of his command. 

LEE, JOHN C. H Colonel 

Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. In the preparations for 
the drive on the St. Mihiel salient in September, 
and for the Argonne-Meuse offensive in October 
1918, he had charge of the detailed arrangements for 
and the subsequent execution of the operations of 
the 89th Division. The successes attained by this 
division were largely due to his splendid staff co- 
ordination, marked tactical ability, and sound 
judgment. 

LEE, JOSEPH E 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service as President of the War Camp Community 
Service. 

LEHMAN, HERBERT H Colonel 

General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished service while with the Purchase, Stor- 
age and Traffic Division of the General Staff. As 
Chief of the Purchase Branch, member of the Board 
of Contract Adjustment, Chairman of the Advisory 
Board on Sales and Contract Termination, member 
of the War Department Claims Board, and Assist- 
ant Director of Purchase, Storage and Traffic, Gen- 
eral Staff, his large business experience, breadth of 
vision, and sound judgment have been of inesti- 
mable value in formulating and in supervising the 
execution of the methods and policies followed in 



the cancellation of war contracts and obligations 
and in the settlement and adjustment of terminated 
obligations. 

LEJEUNE, JOHN A. . . . Major General 
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He commanded the Sec- 
ond Division in the successful operations of Thiau- 
court, Masif Blanc Mont, St. Mihiel, and on the 
west bank of the Meuse. In the Argonne-Meuse 
offensive his division was directed with such sound 
military judgment and ability that it broke and 
held, by the vigor and rapidity of execution of its 
attack, enemy Unes which had hitherto been con- 
sidered impregnable. 

LEWIS, EDWARD M. . . . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded with distinction the 
Thirtieth American Division during its successful 
operations in Belgium with the Second British 
Army, and later, with the Fourth British Army in 
the offensive which resulted in the breaking of the 
enemy's Hindenburg line. During all these opera- 
tions he exhibited great ability, determined energy, 
and marked devotion to duty. 

LEWIS, FREDERICK W Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
service as officer in charge of the Publication Divi- 
sion of The Adjutant General's Office. To his pains- 
taking efforts, tact, energy, and zeal are due the 
accuracy with which pubUcations issued to the Mili- 
tary Estabhshment through The Adjutant General 
of the Army were drawn and the promptness with 
which they were distributed. 

LIGGETT, HUNTER . . Lieutenant General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services as commander of the First Army of the 
American Expeditionary Forces. He cominanded 
the First Corps and perfected its organization un- 
der difficult conditions of early service in France. 
Engaged in active operations in reduction of the 
Marne sahent of the St. Mihiel saUent, and parti- 
cipated in the actions in the Forest of Argonne. 
In command of First Army when German resist- 
ance was shattered west of the Meuse. 

LINDSEY, JULIAN R. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. The brilUant and successful attack of the 
164th Infantry Brigade, commanded by him, in 
the Argonne Forest, showed a spirit of aggressive- 
ness and leadership of a high order. The tactical 
advantage attained in this action, whereby St. 
Juvin and Grand-Pr6 were laid open to attack, wae 
largely due to his ability and energy. 

LINDSLEY, HENRY D Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He conducted with extreme devotion to 
duty and marked zeal the many activities of the 
War Risk Insurance Bureau in France. Due to his 
executive ability he contributed very largely to the 
successful development extension and administra- 
tion of that important service. 

LITTELL, ISAAC W. . Brigadier General 

Retired. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished service. As Chief of the Cantonment 
Division of the Quartermaster General's Office he 
was charged with the task of building the camps 
and cantonments of the Army raised in summer of 
1917 under conditions imposing almost insuperable 
obstacles. His completion of this task is a con- 
spicuous example of the exercise of qualities of mind 
and character making up the highest type of officer. 

LIVERMORE, PHILIP WATON . . Captain 
Ordnance. For exceptionally meritorious and 



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distinguished services. As director of regional and 
ministerial liaison and later as deputy for the Chief 
Liaison Officer, he displayed unusual administra- 
tive ability and rare judgment. By untiring effort 
and devotion to duty, he was largely instrumental 
in placing American Uaison on a sound footing. 
His forceful personality and keen intelligence con- 
tributed largely to the successes achieved by his 
department. At all times he showed marked initia- 
tive, unflagging energy, and zeal in the performance 
of exacting and dehcate tasks. 

LLEWELLYN, FRED W. . Lieutenant Colonel 
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. Assuming the responsibili- 
ties of the first section of the General Staff of the 
28th Division five days before the Meuse-Argonne 
offensive, he efficiently coordinated the several 
services. By his constant vigilance and ceaseless 
efforts the entire system of supply, traffic, and ev- 
acuation operated during the advance of more 
than 10 kilometers, in accordance with the plans 
he had arranged. He was tireless in his energy and 
devotion to important duties, displaying military 
attainments of high order. 

LLOYD, CHARLES R Colonel 

Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He commanded with 
distinction the 10th Field Artillery, displaying 
marked ability as an artillerist. His unflagging zeal 
and sound judgment was releaved by the success 
achieved by his regiment in furthering the gains 
achieved by the 3d Division in its operations in the 
field. 

LOCHRIDGE, P. D. . . Brigadier General 
Chief of Staff of the American Section of the 
Supreme War Council. 

LOCKE, MORRIS E Colonel 

Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He commanded, with 
marked skill and initiative, the 102d Field Artillery 
during the Chateau-Thierry campaign, where, at all 
times, he furnished valuable support to the ad- 
vancing infantry. Later he served creditably as an 
instructor at the Army General Staff College at 
Langres, rendering important services to the Amer- 
ican Expeditionary Forces. 

LOGAN, JAMES A., Jr Colonel 

General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. His marked adminis- 
trative ability enabled him to assist most ably 
in the direction of important operations while on 
duty at G-1, General Headquarters, American 
Expeditionary Forces, as deputy chief of staff, 2d 
Army, and G-1, 3d Army. As American represen- 
tative with the Franco-American War Affairs 
Commission, at Paris, he displayed unfailing tact, 
energy, and sound judgment in handUng the intri- 
cate details of the relations between the French 
and American authorities, achieving signal success. 
His high military attainments were shown in the 
success with which he performed duties of vital 
moment. 

LONGLEY, FRANCIS F Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He has been in charge of the Water 
Supply Service, and as commanding officer of the 
26th Engineers, a water-supply regiment, since the 
fall of 1917. His untiring energy, unusual initia- 
tive, and good judgment have, to a marked degree, 
been responsible for the plentiful supply of pure 
drinking water to the combatant troops, thereby 
materially assisting in maintaining the unusually 
low rates in sickness among our troops. 

LORD, HERBERT M. . Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 



service as assistant to the Quartermaster General 
and later as Director of Finance. As such he was 
responsible for and had authority over the prep- 
aration of estimates, disbursements, money ac- 
counts, property accounts, finance reports and pay 
and mileage of the Army. The success of the Fi- 
nance Department was, in a large measure, due to 
his breadth of vision, executive ability, initiative, 
and energy. 

LOVE, JAMES M Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As adjutant general, 2d 
Army Corps, and later as commanding officer of the 
319th Infantry, he rendered services of great 
credit. By his marked tactical ability and unceas- 
ing energy he contributed materially to the suc- 
cesses achieved by the 80th Division in the Meuse- 
Argonne offensive. 

LUBEROFF, GEORGE Colonel 

Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished services. As chief quar- 
termaster of the 1st Army, by his great energy, com- 
plete experience, and loyal efforts, he maintained an 
efficient service and kept a steady flow of all neces- 
sary quartermaster suppUes to the 1st Army, ren- 
dering services of great value to the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

LYNCH, CHARLES Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished service as port surgeon. Port of 
Embarkation, Newport News, Virginia. His ser- 
vice in governing and controlling the agencies for 
caring for sick and wounded soldiers, protecting 
them against diseases, and safeguarding them prior 
to and during transport overseas were conspicuous. 

LYNCH, GEORGE A. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As a member of the 
Training Section, he was chiefly responsible for the 
revision of the Infantry Drill Regulations. In 
this important task he displayed a broad grasp 
of the tactical lessons of the war and showed sound 
judgment in adapting their principles to American 
needs, capabilities, and characteristics, thereby 
rendering services of signal worth to the American 
Expeditionary Forces. 

LYSTER, THEODORE C. . . . Colonel 

Retired. For exceptionally meritorious and con- 
spicuous service; for duty rendered in the office of 
the Surgeon General as Chief, Air Service Division. 

MacARTHUR, DOUGLAS . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He served with credit as chief of staff of 
the 42d Division in the operations at Chalons and 
at the Ch&teau-Thierry salient. In command 
of the 84th Infantry Brigade he showed himself to 
be a brilliant commander of skill and judgment. 
Later he served with distinction as commanding 
general of the 42d Division. 

MACNAB, ALEXANDER J. . . . Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He installed an extensive system of tar- 
get ranges in France and perfected methods for the 
training of marksmen, personally supervising the 
instruction of 200,000 Infantry replacements. As a 
member of the training section, he applied his meth- 
ods to the instruction of the Infantry of the Amer- 
can Expeditionary Forces with extraordinary 



McADAMS, JOHN P Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He served with marked distinction as 
chief of staff of the Lines of communication and aa 



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deputy chief of staff of the Services of Supply. He 
administered the affairs with which he was en- 
trusted with noteworthy and conspicuous efficiency, 
energy, and ability. 

MoALEXANDER, ULYSSES G. . . . 

Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He comnianded the 38th Infantry with 
marked distinction in repelUng the German attack 
at M6zy, south of the Marne, in July, 1918. He 
exhibited particular skill and energy as a brigade 
commander in the operations at the St. Mihiel 
salient and in the Argonne-Meuse offensive. The 
successful accompUshment of the missions of his 
brigade in all cases were in a large measure due to 
his sound judgment and leadership. 

McANDREW, JOSEPH A. . Lieutenant Colonel 
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He served with distinguish- 
ed ability as an instructor in the use of infantry 
weapons at the 1st Corps School and also as direc- 
tor of the Infantry Specialists' School at Langres. 
Later, as a member of the Training Section of the 
General Staff, he supervised the instruction at the 
various corps schools and was directly responsible 
for the maintenance of sound tactical training, 
securing especially brilliant results in the training 
of infantry, rendering services of marked merit to 
the American Expeditionary Forces. 

McANDREW, JAMES W. . Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services as chief of staff of the American Expedition- 
ary Forces. The development of the Army schools 
in France is largely due to his marked ability as an 
organizer and to his brilliant professional attain- 
ments. As chief of staff of the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces during the period of active 
operations, he has met every demand of his import- 
ant position; by his advice and decisions he has 
materially contributed to the success of _ these 
forces; and he has, at all times, enjoyed in full 
the confidence of the commander in chief. 



McANDREWS, J. R Colonel 

General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
and conspicuous service. As senior officer in the 
small group of the Operations Division, General 
Staff, designated as the Section in Charge of Priori- 
ties of Equipment and Shipment, he was charged 
with the handling of the whole matter of preparing 
units for movement to the ports for oversea 
service, and is now engaged in the reverse process 
of moving returning units from the ports to camps 
for demobilization, all of which has been marked 
by conspicuous ability and meritorious service to 
the Government. 

MoCAIN, HENRY P. . . . Major General 
For especially meritorious and conspicuous 
service in administering the Adjutant General's 
Department during the early period of the war. 
Through his efficient management this department 
was able to meet the excessive burdens placed upon 
it. 

McCAW, WALTER D Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. His counsel and advice in the earUer 
stages of the operations of the American Expedition- 
ary Forces were of particular benefit to the effective 
work of the Medical Department. As chief surgeon 
of the American Expeditionary Forces, in the later 
operations in the field, he maintained the splendid 
efficiency of that department at a critical time and 
solved each new problem presented with wisdom 
and marked ability. 



McCLEAVE, ROBERT Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In October, 1918, in the midst of opera- 
tions, he was appointed chief of staff of the 3d 
Division. In gaining immediate and complete con- 
trol of a difficult situation and in coordinating the 
work of the new staff he showed conspicuous ability, 
and by his inspiring example of energy and zeal he 
was largely responsible for the successes achieved 
at Clair Chfines Wood and the Bois de For6t. 

McCLELLAN, BENJAMIN F. . . . 

Lieutenant Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. Attached to the 5th Sec- 
tion of the General Staff, he displayed high pro- 
fessional attainments and marked executive 
ability in the general supervision of the entire 
group of army schools. As an inspector-instructor 
of infantry, his influence was an important factor 
in securing the correct tactical training of that arm, 
rendering creditable services to the American 
Expeditionary Forces. 

McCOY, FRANK R. . . Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As secretary of the General Staff, Amer- 
ican Expeditionary Forces, his services were of 
particular value in the original organization of 
the forces in France. Later, in command of the 
165th Regiment of Infantry in the Baccarat sector, 
and then in command of the 63d Infantry Brigade 
in the difficult fighting east of Rheims, he had a 
prominent part in the successes achieved. 

McCOY, JAMES A Colonel 

Medical Reserve Corps. For exceptionally 
meritorious and distinguished services. He served 
with conspicuous success as commanding officer of 
American Red Cross Hospital No. Ill, at Jouy- 
sur-Morin and Chateau-Thierry from June to 
August, 1918. Though he was hampered by in- 
sufficient personnel and equipment, he nevertheless 
succeeded in caring for a large number of wounded 
frmo the Marne offensive, rendering invaluable 
services to the American Expeditionary Forces. 

McCOY, RALPH Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of the 128th Infantry 
throughout aU the major operations in which 
the 32d Division participated, he proved himself 
a leader of sound judgment and exceptional abihty. 
During the Oise-Ajsne offensive he skillfully handled 
the delicate maneuver of straightening and chang- 
ing the front on the left flank of his brigade during 
the attack on Terny-Sorny, and later during the 
Meuse-Argonne offensive. In the attack on the 
Kremhilde-Stellung he performed another tactical 
operation of a high order in a flank movement 
which resulted in the taking of the town of Rom- 
agne. 

McCOY, ROBERT B Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. In command of the 128th 
Infantry throughout all the major operations in 
which the 32d Division participated, he proved 
himself a leader of sound judgment and exceptional 
abihty. During the Oise-Aisne offensive he skill- 
fully handled the deUcate manoeuver of straighten- 
ing and changing the front on the left bank of his 
brigade during the attack on Terny-Sorny, and 
later during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. In the 
attack on the Kremhilde-Stellung, he performed 
another tactical operation of a high order in a flank 
movement which resulted in the taking of the 
town of Romagne. 

McCREA, JAMES A Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He rendered especially efficient services 



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to the American Expeditionary Forces while acting 
as general manager of the Transportation Service 
and later as deputy director general of transporta- 
tion in the Advance Section. He handled his duties 
in a most eflficient manner, showing marked ability, 
great zeal, and energy. 

McDonald, JOHN B. . Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. While commanding the 181st Infantry 
Brigade during the advance of the Qlst Division 
from For6t-de-Hesse, Argonne, France, in Septem- 
ber, 1918, he was instrumental in the successes 
achieved. He directed the attack in person, and by 
his example of personal courage anci by his sound 
tactical orders he so inspired his brigade that it 
was enabled to capture and hold a most important 
position. 

McFADDEN, GEORGE 

Representative in France of the War Trade 
Board. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. He represented in France, 
with high abUity, the War Trade Board of the State 
Department. In close Uaison with the General 
Purchasing Board of the American Expeditionary 
Forces, he had a guiding influence in determining 
the methods of the invaluable cooperation of the 
War Trade Board in the supply-procurement efforts 
of the Army in France and in neutral and other 
aUied countries. With untiring energy, sound 
judgment, great abUity, and devoted purpose he 
cooperated in many matters of vital importance to 
the American Expeditionary Forces. 

McGLACHLIN, EDWARD F. . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As commander of the Artillery of the 
First Army in its organization and subsequent 
operations he solved the difficult problems involved 
with rare military judgment. In the St. Mihiel 
and Argonne-Meuse offensives his quaUties as a 
leader were demonstrated by the effective employ- 
ment of Artillery that was planned and conducted 
under his direction. He later commanded with 
great ability and success the First Infantry Division 
of the American Expeditionary Forces. 

McINTYRE, FRANK . . . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. As executive assistant to the Chief of 
Staff, his breadth of view and sound judgment have 
contributed materially to the formulation and carry- 
ing out of policies essential to the operation of the 
military estabUshment. 

McKERNON, JAMES F Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He has, by his tireless devotion to duty 
and his willingness to work in any capacity, not 
only placed his remarkable abiHty freely and fully 
at the disposition of the wounded, but in addition 
he has set so high a standard of professional eflB- 
ciency as to serve as an inspiration to all with 
whom he has come in coBtact. 

McMANUS, GEORGE H. . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service as Executive Officer and Troop Movement 
Officer, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J. 
Through his very able organization and admin- 
istration of these important offices the transport 
of troops and supplies overseas was materially 
aided. 

McNAIR, LESLEY J. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As the senior Artillery officer of the Train- 
ing Section, General Staff, he displayed marked 
ability in correctly estimating the changing con- 
ditions and requirements of miUtary tactics. He 
was largely responsible for impressing upon the 



American Army sound principles for the use of 
artillery and for improving methods for the support 
of infantry, so necessary to the proper cooperation 
of the two arms. 

McRAE, JAMES H. . . . Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded with great credit the 
Seventy-eighth Division in the Argonne-Meuse 
offensive and had an important part in that opera- 
tion which forced the enemy to abandon Grandpre. 
In this and other campaigns his personal influence 
on the result obtained showed a high quaUty of 
miUtary leadership. 

MAGRUDER, BRUCE . . Lieutenant Colonel 
General Staff. For exceptionally rneritorious 
and distinguished services. As executive officer 
of the Intelhgence Section at General Headquarters 
by his marked abiUty and zeal he performed duties 
of a most exacting nature, in connection with the 
administration and development of the section, 
with conspicuous merit, rendering services of great 
value to the American Expeditionary Forces. 

MAHER, JOHN A Captain 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. When fire was discovered the night of 
May 13, 1918 on the S. S. Mexican lying at the 
Port of St. Nazaire, he volunteered to go into the 
engine room of the ship to fight the flames, although 
the hold was already filled with poisonous gasses 
distilled from burning oil. Braving the danger of an 
explosion which appeared imminent and with 
the fate of the vessel and adjacent docks depending 
upon his success, he directed and assisted in the 
extinguishing of the fire, risking his life in the saving 
of Government property. 

MAJOR. DUNCAN K., Jr. . . . Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As chief of staff of the 26th 
Division he proved to be a capable and energetic 
staff officer of marked executive abiUty. At all 
times he exhibited rare qualities of military leader- 
ship. He rendered invaluable services to the Ameri- 
can Expeditionary Forces. 

MALONE, PAUL B. . . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He demonstrated marked ability in the 
important duty of organizing the miUtary training 
and educational system of the American Army in 
France. Later, in active operations against the 
enemy, he commanded with distinction a regiment 
in the trench operations of the Sommedieue sector 
and the action at Chateau-Thierry and in the 
Aisne-Marne offensive, and a brigade in the St. 
Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensives. In all of 
these capacities the merit he displayed was con- 
spicuous. 

MALONY, HARRY J. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Ordnance Department. For exceptionally 
meritorious and distinguished services. He suc- 
cessfully organized and administered the many 
complex and difficult operations connected with 
the arming and equipping of airplanes for services 
at the front, displaying sound judgment and acting 
with energy and initiative in times of emergency. 
He worked self-sacrificingly and devotedly that 
there might be no delays, overcoming serious ob- 
stacles by the exercise of good judgment and thor- 
ough understanding of conditions in the American 
Expeditionary Forces. 

MANCHESTER, PERCIVAL . . . Major 
Ordnance Section, Officers' Reserve Corps. For 
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished ser- 
vices. As Base Ordnance Officer in Base Section 
No. 1, at St. Nazaire, France, he ably organized 



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and administered important work with exceptional 
success. As commanding officer of intermediate 
Ordnance Depot No. 2, at Gi^vres, he conducted 
important activities with sound judgment and 
marked devotion to duty, working with tireless 
energy for the improvement of the ordnance 
service. 

MANLY, CLARENCE J Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He organized and com- 
manded with signal abihty the Hospital Center at 
Beaune, taking charge of it when it was in an un- 
finished state and at a time when increased faciUties 
were urgently needed. Overcoming numerous ad- 
verse conditions, he expedited its completion and 
rendered invaluable services in furnishing effective 
medical treatment for large numbers of sick and 
wounded of the American Expeditionary Forces. 

MANN, DR. CHARLES R. . . . 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
service as Chairman of the Advisory Board of the 
Committee on Education and Special Training. In 
this capacity he gave invaluable service in the de- 
velopment of the training of technicians and me- 
chanics for the Army, and in the organization of the 
Students' Army Training Corps. 

MARCH, PEYTON C General 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service as follows: General March (then major 
general, U. S. Army), as commanding general of 
the Army Artillery of the first army from October 
4, 1917, to January 31, 1918, initiated and prepared 
the plans for the organization of the artillery of the 
American Army in France; as acting Chief of 
Staff of the United States Army from March 2, 
1918, to May 20, 1918, and as Chief of Staff of the 
United States Army (General, U. S. Army) after 
May 20, 1918, he performed with intelligence, zeal, 
and patriotic devotion, duties of inestimable value 
in the development, the direction, and the carrying 
into effect of the military program of the United 
States. 

MARSHALL, GEORGE C, Jr. . . Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He has performed the duties of assistant 
chief of staff, G-3, 1st Division, assistant chief of 
staff, G-3, 1st Army, and chief of staff, 8th Corps, 
during the following operations: While the 1st 
Division was serving in the Toul sector; at the 
Cantigny attack, when the 1st Army carried on the 
operations of St. Mihiel and the Meuse-Argonne. 
By untiring, painstaking, and energetic efforts he 
succeeded in all of these undertakings. Col. 
Marshall's work had a marked influence on the 
successes achieved by the organization mentioned 
above. 

MARSHALL, RICHARD C. Jr., Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service in the Construction Division of the Army. 
His zeal, judgment and exceptional administrative 
ability have enabled serious difficulties to be over- 
come and the construction necessary for a great 
army to be provided. 

MARSHALL, W. H 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service, first, as assistant to the Chief of the Pro- 
duction Division of the Office of the Chief of Ord- 
nance, in which capacity he was of material as- 
sistance in securing the production of all articles of 
ordnance suppUed to the United States Army, and 
later as special assistant to the Chief of Ordnance, 
in which capacity he successfully organized the 
industry of the country for the production of 
artillery, artillery ammunition, etc. 



MARTIN, CHARLES H. . . Major General 
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As commander of the 90th 
Division during the greater part of its service with 
the Army of Occupation, by his ceaseless energy he 
performed his duties with the utmost efficiency, 
giving the closest personal supervision to the train- 
ing, discipline, and equipment of his division. His 
brilliant professional attainments and steadfast 
devotion to duty were reflected in the high standards 
maintained throughout the organizations under his 
command, rendering important services to the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 

MASTELLER, KENNETH C. . . Colonel 
General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished service as chief of the negative 
branch of the Mihtary Intelligence Division of the 
General Staff, in building up and developing the 
Counter-Espionage Service in this country, the 
Plant Protection Service, the Detection of Fraud 
and Graft, and the Development Battalion System. 

MAUBORGNE, JOSEPH O. . Lieutenant Colonel 
Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished service. As head of the Engineer- 
ing and Research Division of the Signal Corps he 
rendered conspicuous service in connection with 
coordinating the design and supply of new technical 
apparatus for the Signal Corps. He was largely 
responsible for the high type of radio equipment 
developed for our Army and rendered unusual ser- 
vice in connection with cipher telegraphy. 

MAYES, JAMES J Colonel 

Judge Advocate General's Department. For 
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished ser- 
vices. He served with marked abihty as deputy 
judge advocate of he American Expeditionary 
Forces. Fitted for this important duties by wide 
experience and conspicuous, legal attainments, ;he 
solved ably and expeditiously the many questions 
of great moment with which his department was 
called upon to deal. 

MAYO, WILLIAM Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. In addition to the manifold service to the 
Surgeon General by furnishing needed advice and 
counsel, he distinguished himself by exceptionally 
meritorious service to the Government in his work 
in the organization of surgical service and his in- 
valuable assistance in the reorganization of the 
Medical Department on the scale demanded by the 
war. 

MEARS, FREDERICK W. . . . Colonel 
Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He served with dis- 
tinction as commanding officer of the 31st Railway 
Engineers, and later as assistant general manager 
and general manager Railway Department, Trans- 
portation Corps. Due to his remarkable executive 
ability and skill as an organizer the railways of the 
American Expeditionary Forces were operated 
with rare success, and the huge transportation 
problem, involving the carrying of tremendous 
quantities of supplies from the base ports to the 
front, was satisfactorily solved. 

MENOHER, CHARLES T. . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of the Forty-second Division 
from Chateau-Thierry to the conclusion of the 
Argonne-Meuse offensive, including the Baccarat 
sector, Rheims, Vesles, and at the St. Mihiel salient, 
this officer, with his division, participated in all of 
those important engagements. The reputation as a 
fighting unit of the Forty-second Division is in no 
small measure due to the soldierly qualities and the 
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MERCHANT, BERKLEY T. Lieutenant Colonel 
Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished services. While on duty 
in the remount service, he performed his task effi- 
ciently. Later, appointed chief veterinarian of the 
American Expeditionary Forces, he administered, 
with marked success, the veterinary service, pro- 
viding for effective means of evacuation of sick and 
wounded animals from the front and in placing the 
personnel of the Veterinary Corps on an efficiently 
functioning basis. 

MIDDLETON, TROY H Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As a battalion and a regimental 
commander of the 47th Infantry, he gave proof of 
conspicuous energy and marked tactical ability. 
He achieved notable successes in the operations near 
Sergy, along the Vesle River, and during the fierce 
fighting in the Bois-du-Fays and Bois de Foret of 
the Argonne-Meuse offensive, rendering invaluable 
services to the American Expeditionary Forces. 

MILES, PERRY L Colonel 

General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As commander of the 
371st Infantry, which, during its active operations, 
was attached to the French forces, he conducted 
his regiment with conspicuous success. By his 
admirable tact and sound judgment he maintained 
at all times harmonious relationship with the alUed 
forces to which his unit was attached, rendering 
valuable services to the American Expeditionary 
Forces. 

MILLER, REUBEN B Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and conspicuous service in the reorganization and 
administration of the personnel branch of the Office 
of the Surgeon General of the Army during the 
present war. He thereby contributed greatly to 
the proper care of the sick and wounded and thus 
increased the efficiency of the Army. 

MILLING, THOMAS DeW. . . . Colonel 
Air Service. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. First as chief of staff and 
later as commander, he organized and conducted 
the operations of the Air Service of the First Army 
during the entire operations of that Army. By 
untiring, painstaking, and energetic efforts, he 
succeeded in raising the efficiency of his command 
and insuring the proper co-operation with the land 
units. He exhibited professional attainments of the 
highest order, and exercised a marked influence on 
the success of the First Army. 

MINER, ASHER Colonel 

Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He served with notable 
success as commanding officer of the 109th Field 
Artillery, giving proof of high quahties of leader- 
ship. Inspiring his men by his self-sacrificing de- 
votion to duty he maintained a creditable standard 
of efficiency in his regiment and constantly fur- 
mished the most effective artillery support to the 
attacking infantry. 

MITCHELL, WILLIAM A. . . . Colonel 
Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. Having taken com- 
mand of the 2d Engineers just prior to the Battle 
of Soissons, he served with distinction as the leader 
of this regiment until the close of hostilities. Un- 
der his skillful direction, his regiment successfully 
accompUshed all the important technical missions 
assigned to it. His high miUtary attainments were 
reflected by its efficiency in combat operations. 
Subsequent to the armistice, he continued to render 
important services to the American Expeditionary 
Forces as chief of engineers of the 8th Ai-my Corps. 



MITCHELL, WILLIAM . Brigadier Genera 
Air Service. For exceptionally meritorious an< 
distinguished services. As Air Service Commander 
first of the Zone of Advance and later of the Is 
Corps, by his tireless energy and keen perceptioi 
he performed duties of great importance with mark 
ed ability. Subsequently as commander, Ai 
Service, of the 1st Army, and, in addition, afte 
formation of the 2d Army as commander of Ai 
Service of both armies, by his able direction o 
these vitally important services he proved to be i 
potent factor in the successes achieved during thi 
operations of the American armies. 

MONTGOMERY, JOHN C. . . . Colone 
For exceptionally pieritorious and distinguishec 
services. Serving successively as division inspector 
2d Division; assistant chief of staff, G-3, 1st Armj 
Corps; and assistant chief of staff, G-3, 3d Army 
he has been charged with duties of a most importan 
nature, in the performance of which he has at al 
times manifested steadfast loyalty and miUtarj 
ability of a high order, rendering services of signa 
worth. 



MOORE, HUGH B. . . Lieutenant Colone 
Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished services. He servec 
creditably as superintendent. Army Transport 
Service, at Brest, and later, director of the Armj 
Transport Service, he successfully supervised th< 
activities of this service in 40 ports. Actuated bj 
self-sacrificing devotion to duty, he achievec 
marked success in expediting the movement ol 
troops, rendering services of inestimable value tc 
the American Expeditionary Forces. 

MOORMAN, FRANK . . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In a position of the greatest responsi- 
biUty, he displayed peculiar genius, combined with 
exact scientific knowledge, in organizing, training, 
and operating the radio intelligence service of the 
Intelligence Section. Charged with the duty oi 
intercepting and deciphering the radio messages oi 
the enemy, he acted with initiative and foresight, 
achieving brilliant results. 

MORENO, ARISTIDES . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As a member of the Intelligence Section, 
he efficiently organized and directed the operatione 
of the counter-espionage service in the American 
Expeditionary Forces, displaying marked talents 
in a position of great responsibility. His unusual 
powers of discernment, his tact, and sound judg- 
ment made possible effective co-operation with cor- 
responding services of the alUed armies. Due 
to his zeal and untiring devotion, the counter- 
espionage service attained exceptional proficiency. 

MORGAN, JOHN M Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As commanding officer of 
the 309th Infantry during the last two months of 
hostilities he displayed marked qualities of leader- 
ship and unfiagging energy. By the skillful manner 
in which he conducted his regiment during the ad- 
vance through the Bois de Loges in the first part of 
November he contributed materially to the suc- 
cesses of his division in its operations in the Meuse- 
Argonne offensive. 

MORRISON, JOHN F. . . Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service as department commander. Western 
Department, in handUng with great skill, tact, 
and sound judgment many difficult problems aris- 
ing in his department. 



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MORROW, DWIGHT W 

Member of the American Shipping Mission. For 
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished serv- 
ices. He was responsible for the first intelligent 
epitomization of the complete allied tonnage situ- 
ation, and his able presentation of the situation to 
the allied countries materially affected the tonnage 
policy, resulting in all possible economy. By his 
tact and good judgment in matters affecting the 
establishment of the Military Board of Allied 
Supply he helped materially in the splendid results 
obtained by that organization. 

MORROW, WILLIAM H Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He served with conspicuous success as 
commanding officer of the 7th Infantry, succeeding 
in all of the difficult missions assigned to him. His 
sound judgment and untiring energy proved im- 
portant factors in the successful operations of his 
division against the enemy. 

MORTON, CHARLES G. . , Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded the Twenty-ninth Divi- 
sion from the date of its organization until the end 
of hostilities; and led this division with skill and 
ability in the successful operations east and north- 
east of Verdun which forced the enemy to maintain 
this front with strong forces, thus preventing an 
increase of hostile strength between the Argonne 
and the Meuse. 

MOSELEY, GEORGE V. H. . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
services as assistant chief of staff. He handled with 
great executive ability and rare understanding all 
problems of equipping and supplying the large 
numbers of American troops arrived and operating 
in France, and by his large grasp of supply prob- 
lems and tireless energy he has conspicuously aided 
the successful administration of the supply de- 
partment. 

MOTT, T. BENTLEY Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief liaison oflBcer of the commander 
in chief, American Expeditionary Forces, at allied 
general headquarters, he performed the important 
duties with which he was charged with marked 
ability, and by his tact and sound judgment he 
materially assisted in insuring close co-operation be- 
tween the French and American Armies. 

MOTT, JOHN R 

For especially meritorious and conspicuous 
service as General Secretary of the National War 
Work Council of the Young Men's Christian As- 
sociation of the United States. 

MOUNT, JAMES R Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. Arriving in France with 
the first American troops, he undertook the task 
of creating a medical supply depot and administer- 
ing a medical supply service for the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces. Using his limited resources 
with great skill and judgment he displayed un- 
usual talent for organization and laid the founda- 
tion of an eflScient medical supply service. 

MUIR, CHARLES H. . . . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services as division and corps commander. Com- 
manding the Twenty-eighth Division during the 
Argonne-Meuse offensive, and especially in the 
diflBcult operations which resulted in the clearing 
of the Argonne Forest, he proved himself to be an 
energetic leader of the highest professional attain- 



ments. As a corps commander he displayed the 
same fine qualities that characterized his service 
with a division. 

MUNSON, EDWARD L. . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. He developed the scheme of field training 
for officers and enhsted men of the Medical De- 
partment; directed the organization and adminis- 
tration of the medical officers' training camps, and 
organized and administered the Morale Branch of 
the General Staff. 

MURPHY, FRED T Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As director of Base 
Hospital No. 21, as supervisor of the evacuation 
of the sick and wounded of the 1st Army, and later 
as director of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery 
of the American Red Cross he rendered most val- 
uable assistance to the American Expeditionary 
Forces. Throughout his service he displayed un- 
usual administrative ability and professional skill, 
combined with a genius for organization that con- 
tributed greatly to the efficiency of the Medical 
Service of the Army. Untiring in zeal and enthu- 
siastic in his duty, he was an inspiration to those 
associated with him. 

MURPHY, GRAYSON MALLET P. . . 

Lieutenant Colonel 

General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He organized the 
work of the American Red Cross in Europe, and to 
his foresight, wisdom, and untiring efforts are largely 
due the splendid work performed for the American 
Expeditionary Forces by that institution. Later 
he displayed marked ability as assistant chief of 
staff of the 42d Division during the operations of 
that unit. 

MYER, EDGAR A Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. Having taken command of 
the 129th Infantry at a critical period during active 
operations he displayed marked ability as a mili- 
tary leader by the successful manner in which he 
conducted his regiment. Constantly maintaining 
a high grade of morale among his command, he 
was able to accomplish, with marked success, all 
missions assigned to his unit. 

MYERS, HU B Colonel 

Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As Assistant Chief of Staff, 
G-3, and Chief of Staff, Second Division, during its 
final operations, he performed his exacting staff 
duties with conspicuous ability. To his brilliant 
miUtary attainments and untiring zeal were due, 
in a large measure, the successes achieved by his 
division in its attack on Massif du Mont at St. 
Etienne-a-Arnes, when the 2d Division served with 
the Fourth French Army, and again during its 
advance from Landres-et St. Georges to the Meuse 
during the final phase of the Meuse-Argonne 
offensive. 

NAYLOR, WILLIAM K. . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. While chief of staff of the 33d Division he 
exhibited conspicuous ability in the operations 
north of Verdun, France, in September and October, 
1918. He frequently visited the front-line posi- 
tions under heavy enemy artillery fire, and by his 
personal efforts and skillful dispositions was in a 
large measure responsible for the successes gained. 

NEVILLE, W. C. . . . Brigadier General 
United States Marine Corps. For exceptionally 
meritorious and distinguished services. While in 
command of the 5th Regiment U. S. M. C, and 
later of the 4th Infantry Brigade, he participated in 



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the battles of Chateau-Thierry, the advance near 
Soissona and the operations of St. Mihiel, Blanc 
Mont Ridge and the Argonne-Meuse. In all 
of these he proved himself to be a leader of great 
skill and abiUty. 

NICHOLSON, WILLIAM J. . Brigadier General 
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He commanded with 
distinction the 157th Infantry Brigade from its 
organization to the time of the armistice — at all 
times with credit to himself and to his command. 

NOBLE, ROBERT E. . . . Major General 
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and conspicuous services. He had immediate 
charge of the Personnel Division of the Surgeon 
General's Office and solved the problem of getting 
medical officers into the Army during an increase 
from 1,500 at the beginning of the war to 30,000. 
He also had charge of the Hospital Division of the 
Surgeon General's Office, handling both of these 
large responsibihties with conspicuous success. 

NOLAN, DENNIS E. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
aervices. He organized and administered with 
marked abiUty the intelligence section of the 
General Staff of the American Expeditionary 
Forces. His estimates of the complex and ever- 
changing mihtary and political situation, his 
•ound judgment, and accurate discrimination were 
invaluable to the Govdernment, and influenced 
greatly the success that attended the operations of 
the American armies in Europe. 

NUTTMAN, LOUIS M. . Brigadier General 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As a regimental commander 
of the 89th Division he displayed marked mihtary 
abihty, providing his regiment with efficient train- 
ing which showed its effect by the excellent con- 
duct of the regiment in combat. Later, when pro- 
moted to the grade of brigadier general, he demon- 
•trated great executive ability in the organization 
and administration of the Combat Officers' Re- 
pJacement Depot at Gondrecourt. 

O'DONNELL, JOHN L. . Chaplain, First Lieut. 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As regimental chaplain, he was ceaseless 
in his efiforts to better the welfare of the men, 
and during the period of operations accompanied 
the attacking waves in every action in which 
the regiment took part. Exposing himself to ar- 
tillery and machine-gun fire to care personally for 
the wounded, organizing parties of stretcher 
bearers, going without a thought of personal danger 
wherever he was needed, he set an example of 
•ourage and heroism, appreciably raising the morale 
of those with whom and for whom he worked. 

OGDEN, HUGH WALKER . Lieutenant Colonel 
Judge Advocate General's Department. For 
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished ser- 
rices. As judge advocate and inspector of the 
42d Division he rendered valuable services. He 
exhibited abiUty of a high order throughout the 
operations of the division. Later assigned to the 
Bureau of Civil Affairs for the Third Army, he 
performed his task with marked success. 

OLIVER, ROBERT T Colonel 

Ejental Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As chief dental surgeon he 
displayed remarkable abihty in the performance of 
his numerous and exacting duties. He directed the 
personnel, equipment, and operations of his depart- 
ment with sound judgment, showing resourceful- 
ness in solving new problems which confronted him. 



ORTON, EDWARD, Jr. . Lieutenant Colonel 
Motor Transport Corps. For exceptionally 
meritorious and conspicuous service. His untiring 
energy and splendid judgment were displayed 
in the efficient organization of the Engineering 
Division of the Motor Transport Corps, in bringing 
about standardization of equipment and supplies 
and in efficiently directing the forces of the motor 
industry to the mutual advantage of the Army and 
the industry itself. 

O'RYAN, JOHN F Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As commander of the Twenty-seventh 
Division in its successful operations with the 
British in France in the autumn of 1918 he dis- 
played quahties of skill and aggressiveness which 
mark him as a leader of ability. In the breach of 
the Hindenburg fine between St. Quentin and Cam- 
brai the name of his division is linked with the 
British in adding new laurels to the alUed forces 
in France. 

OURY, WILLIAM H Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. Placed in command of the 
157th Infantry Brigade during the Montfaucon 
drive, he displayed exceptional qualities of leader- 
ship and marked tactical skill. Continuing at the 
same time in command of his regiment, the 314th 
Infantry, he directed the men of his command, and 
by his dauntless determination carried them for- 
ward under heavy enemy fire. He proved himself 
untiring in energy and possessed of great initiative, 
sound judgment and mihtary attainments of high 
order. 

PAEGELOW, JOHN A . Lieutenant Colonel 
Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As commander of balloon 
service of the First Army Corps and First Army, he 
was well fitted for his important position both by 
long experience in aeronautics and by noted organ- 
izing ability. Through his untiring energy and effi- 
cient system of supply and transportation was de- 
veloped in spite of the numerous difficulties which 
assailed him. The successes achieved by the balloon 
service in the second battle of the Marne and in 
the St. Mihiel offensive are a tribute to the high 
character of services rendered by him to the Amer- 
ican Expeditionary Forces. 

PALMER, BRUCE Colonel 

General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As a member of the 
general staff of the American Expeditionary Forces, 
on duty with the First Section, first as Chief of the 
Tonnage Division during a period of stress, be- 
fraught with difficulties, and later as deputy as- 
sistant chief of staff, he performed duties of great 
responsibihty with marked ability, fidehty, and 
success, invariably displaying personal and pro- 
fessional attainments of a high order. 

PALMER, JOHN McA Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In the organization of the operations 
section of the General Staff, American Expedition- 
ary Forces, this officer displayed sound tactical 
judgment and breadth of vision, and the ultimate 
success of the American plan of campaign was large- 
ly due to his detailed plans. As commander of the 
58th Infantry Brigade during the severe fighting 
north of Verdun, in the Argonne-Meuse offensive, 
his services were conspicuous and his brigade 
successful. 

PARK, RICHARD Colonel 

Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
conspicuous service. To his energy and good judg- 
ment may be largely attributed the rapid develop- 
ment and successful administration of the Engineer 



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Training School and mobilization camp at Camp 
A. A. Humphreys, Va. His utilization of labor of 
troops to supplement construction forces is a fine 
example of initiative in meeting a critical situation. 

PARKER, FRANK . . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded, with marked distinction, 
the 18th United States Infantry. Later, as a bri- 
gade commander, he exhibited qualities of rare 
leadership, superb courage, and unusual initiative. 
Finally he commanded the 1st Division in the Ar- 
gonne offensive in the autumn of 1918, where he 
showed himself to be a skilled leader of marked 
ability. 

PARKER, JOHN H Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As an instructor in the 
Army Machine Gun School at Langres, by his tire- 
less efforts he secured the necessary equipment and 
ably instructed a large student body in the technical 
handling of one of the most important fire power 
weapons developed in the present war, rendering 
services of great value to the American Expedition- 
ary Forces. 

PATRICK, MASON M. . . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
service!. He displayed much ability and devotion 
to duty aa director of construction and forestry, 
and later, as chief of the Air Service of the Ameri- 
can Expeditionary Forces, he perfected and ably 
administered the organization of this important 
department. 

PATTERSON, Miss HANNAH J 

For distinguished and meritorious service in that 
she devoted herself throughout the whole period of 
the war to executive work of the Women's Commit- 
tee of the Council of National Defense, devoting 
herself with great abihty and energy to the organ- 
ization of the activities and interests of the women 
throughout the United States in the interest of the 
successful prosecution of the war and, by her efforts, 
contributed to the splendid co-operation on the 
part of the women of the country in the great na- 
tional emergency. 

PATTON, GEORGE S., JR. Lieutenant Colonel 
Tank Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. By his energy and sound 
judgment he rendered very valuable services in his 
organization and direction of the Tank Center at 
the Army Schools at Langres. In the employment 
of Tank Corps troops in combat he displayed high 
miUtary attainments, zeal, and marked adaptability 
in a form of warfare comparatively new to the 
American Army. 

PAULES, EARL G Colonel 

Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As a member of the 
American MiUtary Commission of Italy from April 
to July, 1918, he displayed tact and diplomacy in 
making a preliminary investigation of the Czecho- 
slovak situation. Later, as commanding officer of 
the 7th Engineers, he participated creditably in the 
St. Mihiel and Aleuse-Argonne offensives, materi- 
ally aiding in the operations of the 5th Division by 
his skill in constructing bridges across the Meuse 
River in the face of desperate hostile resistance. 

PECK, ALLEN STEEL . Lieutenant Colonel 
Engineeri. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As an officer of the Forestry 
Service he displayed exceptional tact and sound 
judgment in securing public and private grants for 
large quantities of timber from the French Govern- 
ment. At all times he pursued his task with great 



energy, achieving signal success. He organized 
and administered a project for the production of 
fuel wood, which proved entirely successful. In 
these endeavors he rendered valuable service to the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 

PECK, CHARLES H. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As director of Base Hospital No. 15, 
which he had organized most efficiently, he dis- 
played unusual skill and very marked ability ia 
the conduct of that unit. Later, as senior consult- 
ant in general surgery for the American Expedi- 
tionary Forces, his professional attainments, wide 
experience, and sound advice proved of inesti- 
mable value in increasing the efficiency of the Medi- 
cal Department of the United States Army. 

PECK, ROBERT H Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. He rendered services of signal 
worth as commanding officer of the 47th Infantry 
and subsequently of the 11th Infantry, successfully 
accompUshing all missions assigned to the regiment 
under his command during the active operations in 
which it participated. Constantly displaying unre- 
mitting zeal and tactical abihty of a high order, he 
proved himself invaluable to the American Expe- 
ditionary Forces. 

PEEK, ERNEST D Colonel 

Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He organized and conducted 
the operation of the standard gauge and light rail- 
ways of the 1st Army. Although handicapped by 
lack of personnel and material, he pushed the enter- 
prise to success. By untiring, painstaking, and 
energetic efforts in the use of the inadequate 
means at his disposal he displayed unusual talent 
for organization and masterful execution. 

PEIRCE, WILLIAM S. . Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuou* 
service. While in charge of the Springfield Arsenal 
his exceptional ability contributed materially t« 
increasing the output of small arms. As assistant 
Chief of Ordnance he has rendered conspicuous 
service. 

PERKINS, ALBERT T Colone 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As deputy and later as manager of light 
railways, he undertook the task of organizing a 
fight railway service for the American Expedition- 
ary Forces. His long and complete railroad ex- 
Eerience and knowledge assured the success of these 
nes. By his foresight in promptly gathering 
from the United States a generous supply of rail- 
way material he quickly brought the light railway 
service to a high degree of efficiency. 

PERKINS, JAMES H. . Lieutenant Colonel 
Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished services. He was in 
charge of the work of the American Red Cross in 
Europe for a period of time, and by his great energy 
and untiring efforts maintained that institution at 
a high state of excellence and rendered valuable 
assistance to the American Expeditionary Forces. 
While in the mifitary service he displayed marked 
ability in the performance of the various duties 
with which he was entrusted. 

PERSHING, JOHN JOSEPH . . . General 
Commanding General, American Expeditionary 
Forces. As a token of the gratitude of the American 
people to the commander of our armies in the field 
for his distinguished services, and in appreciation 
of the success which our armies have achieved 
under his leadership. 



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PEYTON, EPHRAIM G Colonel 

320tb Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As the commanding 
officer of the 320th Infantry Regiment, in all its 
operations, by careful and painstaking prepara- 
tions and skillful leadership, he enabled his regi- 
ment to carry always its tasks through to a success- 
ful end. At all times he displayed a high order of 
leadership and exhibited superb qualities as a com- 
mander. 

PEYTON, PHILIP B Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He took command of a regiment which 
had undergone six days of shell fire and commanded 
it with such unusual skill as to enable the regi- 
ment to capture Aincreville, Bois de BabiSmont, 
Doulcon, and, after crossing the Meuse, to capture 
Hill No. 292, Dun-sur-Meuse, Milly-devant-Dun, 
Lion-devant-Dun, Cote St. Germain, Chateau 
Charmois, and Mouzay, thereby displaying the 
highest order of leadership and exhibiting the 
masterful qualities of a commander. 

PIERCE, CHARLES C Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. Serving as assistant to the chief quarter- 
master, American Expeditionary Forces, in the 
capacity of chief of Graves Registration Services 
since December, 1917, he displayed unusual ability 
and conscientious care in the performance of his 
exacting duties. Under his skillful administration 
the service functioned efficiently. He at all times 
showed great energy and performed his important 
task with exceptional success. 

PIERCE, PALMER E. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished service. As brigadier general. United 
States Army, his zeal, intelligence, and effective 
work in the preliminary organization of our in- 
dustries for war contributed substantially to the 
progress made. 

PIERSON, ROBERT H Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He served as division 
surgeon of the Fifth Division from its organization 
until the close of hostiUties, when he became chief 
surgeon of the Sixth Army Corps. Due to his sound 
judgment and efficient direction of medical per- 
sonnel, gas casualties in his division were reduced to 
a minimum. By his resourceful methods in com- 
bating disease he prevented the firing lines from 
being depleted at a critical time, maintaining a high 
standard of combat strength efficiency. 

PIKE, SHEPARD L. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As commandant of the Army 
Candidates' School at Langres, France, he organ- 
ized an important institution and developed it to a 
high state of efficiency. His services in capably 
directing the training of more than 5,000 candi- 
dates for active duty at the front were of the utmost 
value to the American Expeditionary Forces. 

PLUNKETT, CHARLES P. . Rear Admiral 
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He supervised the produc- 
tion, transportation to Europe, and the placing 
in action on the western front of the United States 
Naval Gun Battalion of five 14-inch guns on rail- 
way mounts, the most powerful artillery weapons 
brought into action against Germany and her 
allies during the war. In this stupendous under- 
taking, the successful accomplishment of which had 
an important bearing on the outcome of the war, 
he displayed technical knowledge of a high order, 
combined with practical knowledge of the needs 
of the service and the difficulties to be encountered. 



He worked with unceasing zeal and devotion, 
rendering a service of rare distinction to the Amer- 
ican Expeditionary Forces. 

POILLON ARTHUR, . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Cavalry. For especially meritorious and dis- 
tinguished service while serving as Military Attache 
at the Hague, Netherlands. 

POORE, BENJAMIN A. . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded, with distinction and 
ability, the 7th Infantry Brigade in the numerous 
engagements of the Argonne-Meuse campaign. 
By his energy and ability his brigade drove the 
enemy from Ruisseau des Forges and from the Bois 
du Fays. In these engagements important cap- 
tures of many prisoners and much material were 
made by the troops of his command. 

POPE, WILLIAM R Colonel 

Calvary. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. Having taken command of the 
113th Infantry shortly before the beginning of the 
Meuse-Argonne offensive, held it with signal ability 
throughout the period of its engagement in that 
operation. By his energy and resourcefulness in 
overcoming the numerous adverse conditions which 
confronted his regiment, he proved an inspiration 
to his men and an important factor in the success of 
his division. 

POWER, NEAL . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Judge Advocate General's Department. For 
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished servi- 
ces. As head of the Special Disciplinary Division 
in this office of the Judge Advocate, American Ex- 
peditionary Forces, he was charged with .duties of 
an exceptionally arduous and responsible nature, 
in the performance of which he displayed high 
professional attainments and notable devotion to 
duty. 

PRICE, HOWARD C Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He organized, trained, and 
commanded in active operations the 360th Infan- 
try, which under his capable leadership was emi- 
nently successful as a combat unit. At all times he 
inspired a notable spirit among the members of his 
command. He displayed military attainments of a 
high order in the capture of the Forfit du Bois le 
Pretre during the St. Mihiel offensive and the as- 
sault on the Freya Stellung in the Argonne-Meuse 
operations, rendering merited services to the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 

PRICE, WILLIAM G. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded the 53d Field Artillery 
Brigade with marked distinction, proving himself 
a tactical leader of extraordinary abiUty. Through 
the formidable assistance which his brigade fur- 
nished to the attacking Infantry during the engage- 
ment of the 91st Division from the Lys to the 
Scheldt, the rapid advance of the Infantry was in- 
sured and the success made more brilfiant. 

PRICE, XENOPHON H. . Lieutenant Colonel 
Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He organized and was 
continuously in charge of all map-room data of the 
3d Section, General Staff, at General Headquarters, 
American Expeditionary Forces. Through his 
energy, ability, and sound military judgment maps 
showing accurately the situation on the battle 
fronts were constantly available for outlimng pro- 
jected operations, and the data compiled by him 
is of incalculable historical value in preserving a 
record of the achievements of the American Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 



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PURINGTON, GEORGE A. . Lieutenant Colonel 
Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorioua and 
distinguished services. He was engaged in keeping 
roads open and traffic moving in the advance of the 
1st Army between the 26th of September and the 
30th of September, 1918, in the battle west of the 
Meuse. Due to his tireless effort and determina- 
tion the supply of ammunition and food of the 3d 
and 5th Corps was insured. Although confronted 
with a most difficult task, he overcame aU obstacles 
and crowned his efforts with great success. 

PUTNAM, HERBERT 

For especially meritorious and conspicuous 
service as General Director of the American Library 
Association, Library War Service. 

QUEKEMEYER, JOHN G. . . . Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of the American Mission at 
British General Headquarters, he administered the 
duties of the office with tact and ability, promoting 
cordial relations between members of the Allied 
Armies with whom he came in contact. As aide- 
de-camp to the commander in chief, he has per- 
formed his important duties with marked distinc- 
tion and soiind judgment. 

RALSTON, FRANCIS W Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. His marked military attainments render- 
ed his services most valuable while serving as ad- 
jutant of the 42d Division. As commandant of 
General Headquarters American Expeditionary 
Forces, he performed exacting duties with distinc- 
tion. By his unflagging energy, zeal, and sound 
judgment he solved difficult problems of adminis- 
tration achieving most satisfactory results. 

READ, ALVIN C Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As inspector general for 
the armies during their operations in the St. Mihiel 
and Meuse-Argonne offensives, by his keen obser- 
vations of the conduct of units and leadership dis- 
played by commanders he was able at all times to 
give valuable information as to the morale and 
efficiency of troops and their commanders. By the 
able handling of his important duties, prompt and 
adequate means were always provided for improv- 
ing conditions as to these important factors in the 
conduct of operations. Later, as chief inspector of 
the army of occupation, he continued to render the 
same superior quality of service which marked that 
given by him prior to the armistice. 

READ, GEORGE W. . . , Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded with distinction the 
Thirtieth Division, and organized and commanded 
the Second Army Corps in its operations with the 
British forces in France. He displayed qualities 
of leadership and professional attainments of a 
high order, and to his efforts are largely due the 
brilUant success achieved. 

RECKORD, MILTON A Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He served with distinction 
as commanding officer of the 115th Infantry, at all 
times showing qualities of high military leadership 
and great tactical ability. Inspiring his men by his 
aggressive spirit and fervent devotion to his task, 
he led them with noted success through three weeks 
of constant action against the enemy during the 
operations north of Verdun. 

REECE, CARROL B. . . . First Lieutenant 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 

dervices. He showed energy, initiative, and military 

ability of a high order while serving as second 



lieutenant in the 102d Infantry in command of a 
company and later a battalion. He led his company 
brilliantly in the attack upon the St. Mihiel salient 
and during the operations of .the 26th Division north 
of Verdun. Confronted later by a task of great 
difficulty when placed in command of a battalion, 
which suffered heavy casualties and became badly 
disorganized, he displayed marked ability and de- 
termination in reorganizing his command and 
molding it into a good fighting unit, able under his 
leadership to achieve valuable results. 

REES, ROBERT I. . . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service with the committee charged with education 
and special training in the Army. To his initiative 
and breadth of vision are largely due the successful 
measures for training of enlisted men for special 
services and the establishment of the Student Army 
Training Corps. 

REEVES, JAMES H Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distingusished services. He organized the 353d 
Infantry and commanded it with distinction during 
all but one month of its active service. The high 
qualities of leadership and unfailing devotion to 
duty displayed by him were responsible for the 
marked esprit and morale of his command. To 
his marked tactical ability and energy are largely 
due the brilliant successes achieved by his regi- 
ment during its operations against the enemy. 

REILLY, HENRY J Colonel 

Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. In command of the 
149th Field Artillery throughout its entire period 
of service, he participated with credit in all the 
operations of the 42d Division. Through his tire- 
less energy and technical skill as an artillerist, his 
regiment constantly gave most effective assistance 
to the infantry which it supported. 

REINHART, STANLEY E. . . . Major 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of a battery and subsequent- 
ly a battaUon of the 17th Field Artillery, he gave 
proof of high qualities of leadership and military 
attainments, notably during the operations near 
Soissons in July, 1918, when he skillfully maneu- 
vered his battalion in front of the infantry under 
machine-gun fire from the enemy with but few 
casualties to his command. Later he rendered 
valuable and loyal service as chief of staff to the 
chief of artillery, 6th Army Corps. 

REPP, WILLIAM F. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. With his valuable assistance the Signal 
Corps was enabled originally to plan for the im- 
mense network of the United States Army tele- 
graph and telephone lines now existing in France. 
To him is attributable the exceptionally high 
standard of efficiency attained by the telephone 
and telegraph service. As chief signal officer, 
Advance Section Services of Supply, his services 
have been marked by a character of exceptional 
excellence. 

RETHERS, HARRY F Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He distinguished himself by his extra- 
ordinary ability and exceptional skill in organizing 
the work of the Quartermaster Corps at Base 
Section No. 3. His good judgment, combined 
with tact, knowledge of methods, and high profes- 
sional attainments, resulted in a superior standard 
of efficiency, reflecting the greatest credit upon 
himself and enabling him to render most valuable 
services to the Government. 



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REYNOLDS, CHARLES R. . . . Colonel 
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As division surgeon 
of the 77th Division, as chief surgeon, 6th Army 
Corps, and later as chief surgeon, 2d Army, he 
displayed qualities of leadership, high professional 
attainments, and rare judgment in energetically 
directing the work of the sanitary units under his 
•ontrol. By his foresight in providing front-line 
hospitalization and evacuation faciUties for the 
•ick and wounded in the field, he rendered services 
of signal merit to the American Expeditionary 
Forces. 

REYNOLDS, STEPHEN C. . Lieutenant Colonel 
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As assistant chief of staff, 
G-1, of the 5th Division, by his keen application to 
his task, he overcame almost insurmountable difE- 
eulties in maintaining communications and secur- 
ing supplies for his division during the 27 days 
vhen it was advancing against the enemy north of 
Verdun. In the performance of his many duties 
he displayed indefatigable zeal and showed ex- 
ceptional administrative abiUty, rendering valu- 
able services to the American Expeditionary For- 



RHEA, JAMES C Colonel 

Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. In charge of the Operations 
Section, and later as chief of staff and brigade 
commander of the 2d Division, he played a con- 
spicuous part in the successful engagements at the 
St. Mihiel saUent, Blanc Mont Ridge, and in the 
Argonne-Meuse, revealing traits of miUtary knowl- 
edge and attainments of a high order. 

RHODES, CHARLES D. . . Major General 
Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As commander of the 
artillery brigade in support of the 82d Division 
during the offensive operations of the St. Mihiel 
salient and again in command of an artillery bri- 
gade during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, by his 
marked ability shown in the conduct of his units, 
he contributed in a noted degree to the successes 
attained. Later he served with distinction as a 
member of the Interallied Commission at Spa, 
rendering conspicuous services to the American 
Expeditionary Forces. 

RHOADS, THOMAS L Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As division surgeon of 
the 80th Division, he had charge of the Medical 
Department's work of that unit throughout its 
combat activities. Due to his skillful administra- 
tion, it functioned smoothly and with precision 
at all times, caring properly for a large number of 
the sick and wounded. As chief surgeon of the 1st 
Corps, and later of the 1st Army, he displayed exec- 
utive ability of high order, being constant and 
zealous in devotion to his arduous tasks. 

RICE, JOHN H. . . . Brigadier General 

Ordnance. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As chief of the Engineering 
Division of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, he 
performed, with peculiar ability, his arduous duties 
in connection with the design and development of 
all articles of ordnance supplied to the United States 
Army. Later as chief Ordnance officer, American 
Expeditionary Forces, he was charged with the 
procurement and supply of all ordnance to our 
forces in France, which duties he performed with 
exceptional success, displaying energy and zeal. 
He handled perplexing problems of supply with 
sound judgment, achieving most valuable results. 



RICHARDSON, ROBERT C, Jr. . Colonel 
Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. He organized and conducted 
with great efficiency the important strategical and 
tactical liaison service of the 3d Section, General 
Staff, General Headquarters, American Expedi- 
tionary Forces. During the Meuse-Argonne opera- 
tions he gave proof of notable military attainments 
and untiring devotion to duty by the efficient man- 
ner in which he organized and administered the 
advanced General Headquarters, rendering services 
of distinction to the American Expeditionary 
Forces. 

RIVERS, WILLIAM C. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distnguished 
services. As commander of the 76th Field Artillery 
he was a material factor in stemming the tide of the 
enemy's advance during the second battle of the 
Marne. Subsequently upon being promoted to the 
grade of brigadier general, he displayed marked 
leadership and high military attainments in com- 
mand of the 5th Field Artillery Brigade in the 
Meuse-Argonne offensive. 

ROBERTS, CHARLES D Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He displayed unusual ability as chief of 
staff of the 81st Division in its organization, and in 
the conduct of its operations in the St. Die Sector, 
on November 9, 10, and 11, 1918, near Verdun, 
where the division was enabled to advance some 
5J/^ kilometers over marshy ground under heavy 
fire. 

ROBERTS, THOMAS A Colonel 

Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As commander of an Amer- 
ican regiment, on duty with the French Army, 
although confronted with many difficult situations, 
he handled all questions with marked success. His 
tasks were performed with ability, in a manner that 
reflected the greatest credit upon him; his prepara- 
tions were careful, his leadership skillful. The ex- 
cellent results achieved by his regiment are in a 
measure attributable to Ms sound judgment and 
miUtary knowledge. 

ROBERTSON, SAMUEL ARTHUR . . 

Lieutenant Colone 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As general superintendent of construc- 
tion of the light railways he managed all the intri- 
cate details of complex organization and classifi- 
cation of tasks with a master hand. With untrained 
personnel he established a record for speed in track 
laying of the 60-centimeter lines, exciting the ad- 
miration of our allies. During the advance of the 
1st Army, by his ceaseless activity, tireless energy, 
and great knowledge he performed his duty with 
marked credit to the Government. 

ROBINS, THOMAS MATTHEW . . Colonel 
Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and conspicuous service while in charge of the 
Engineer Depot established in connection with the 
Port of New York, and subsequently included in 
the Port of Embarkation at Hoboken, New Jersey. 

ROCKENBACH, SAMUEL D 

Brigadier General 

Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As quartermaster of Base 
Section No. 1, St. Nazaire, from June to December, 
1917, he rendered especially valuable services. 
Confronted with a problem of great magnitude, 
befraught with serious difficulties, he went about 
his task with keen determination and by his energy 
and great zeal organized and efficiently operated 
the first American base in France. Later, as Chief 
of the Tank Corps, by his tireless energy and keen 
determination he established schools of training for 



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tank personnel and laid the foundation for the or- 
ganization of the tank units. He ably directed the 
operations of the tanks with the First Army and 
contributed in a measure to the success attained. 

ROGERS, HARRY L. . . . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He has organized, perfected, and admin- 
istered with great eflBciency the quartermaster de- 
partment in France. He was able to meet each 
emergency in times fraught with untold difficulties, 
and by his energy and untiring zeal he has insured 
to our troops a prompt and constant supply of 
quartermaster stores, without which the ultimate 
success of our Army could not have been obtained. 

RONAYNE, JAMES Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He served as assistant commandant 
of the Army schools for eight months. By his en- 
ergy, perseverance, and good judgment, in all 
matters connected with the Army schools, he ex- 
hibited high professional attainments and military 
qualities of a superior order. 

ROSE, WILLIAM H. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. While in charge of the Engineer Depot 
he was charged with the system of purchase of 
supplies. His exceptional ability, judgment and 
resourcefulness are apparent in the efficient solu- 
tion of the many difficult problems involved and in 
the success attained in supplying the vast quantities 
of engineering supplies to the Army overseas. 

RUCKER, WILLIAM H Colonel 

Field Artillery. As commander of the 107th 
Field Artillery and of a French artillery regiment 
during the operations of the Thirty-second Division 
on the Vesle River, he displayed consummate skill 
as an artillerist and showed notable qualities of 
leadership. Subsequently he commanded the 16th 
Field Artillery and acted as group commander of 
French and American artillery units, where he 
furnished efifective support to the Infantry during 
the St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse operations. 

RUFFNER, ERNEST L Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He served as surgeon 
of the Intermediate Section, Services of Supply, 
having under his supervision 39 base hospital units. 
He performed his strenuous and exacting duties in 
an unusually efficient manner, displaying rare 
judgment and professional attainments of the first 
order. 

RUGGLES, COLDEN L'H Colonel 

For expecially meritorious and distinguished 
service. The conception and construction of the 
Aberdeen Proving Ground and its operation during 
the early and most difficult period of its history are 
a monument to his sagacity and unremitting labor. 

RUSSEL, EDGAR . . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief signal officer, American Expedi- 
tionary Forces, he has shown great ability in the 
organization and administration of his department 
and the results attained are largely due to his zeal 
and energy. The Signal Corps in France stands out 
as one of the masterful accomplishments of the 
American Expeditionary Forces, and to General 
Russel is due the credit for its foundation and 
organization. 

RUSSELL. FREDERICK F. . . . Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 

service. He organized and directed the Division 

of Laboratories and Infectious Diseases of the 



Surgeon General's Office during the present war 
and thereby contributed in great measure to the 
efficiency of the military forces. 

RUSSELL, GEORGE M Colonel 

Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As assistant chief of 
staff, G-2, of the 5th Army Corps, he directed the 
activities of the Intelligence Section with marked 
skill and untiring energy. By effecting the collec- 
tion and dissemination of timely and accurate in- 
formation, he was an important factor in the 
successes achieved by his corps. 

RYAN, WILLIAM B. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. In charge of the ton- 
nage section of G-1, General Headquarters, he per- 
formed services of great value to the American 
Expeditionary Forces. Later, as supervisor of 
cargo and supplies at the port of Marseilles, by his 
zeal and energy he overcame all obstacles and 
successfully accomplished his important task. 



ROUMANIA 

TEIUSANU, LIVIUS D Major 

Roumanian Army. For exceptionally merito- 
rious and conspicuous service rendered the United 
States Army while serving as miUtary attach^ to the 
Roumanian Legation, Washington. 

SALMON. THOMAS W Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He has, by his constant, 
tireless, and conscientious work, as well as by his 
unusual judgment, done much to conserve man 
power for active front-Une work. Of special value 
was his demonstration that war neurosis could be 
treated in advanced sanitary units with greater 
success than in base hospitals. 

SALTZMAN, CHARLES MoK. . . Colonel 
Formerly brigadier general. For exceptionally 
meritorious and conspicuous service. While as- 
signed to duty in the Air Service he voluntarily 
undertook and successfully accompUshed the diffi- 
cult task, in the face of many obstacles, of preparing 
an organization for the procurement and supply 
of Signal Corps equipment for the Army. 

SANBORN, JOSEPH BROWN . . . Colonel 
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. He commanded the 131st 
Infantry during all its campaigns against the 
enemy, displaying military leadership of a high or- 
der. His unremitting zeal and tactical skill were 
largely responsible for the success of his regiment in 
combat. 

SCHMITT, WILLIAM J. . First Lieutenant 
Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and conspicuous services. While serving 
in the regulating stations at Creil, Noisy-le-Sec, 
St. Dizier, and Metz, he showed untiring appUca- 
tion in his devotion to duty. He remained con- 
tinually on duty during nightly bombardments at 
Creil, performing ably the important tasks as- 
signed to him. During the battle of Ch&teau- 
Thierry and during the St. Mihiel and Argonne- 
Meuse offensives, by his energetic action, he aided 
materially in the maintenance of a steady flow of 
supplies to the troops at the front, at all times 
showing marked ability and initiative when faced 
with difficult problems of transportation arising 
from the evacuation of the wounded. He rendered 
valuable service to the Government. 



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SCOTT, FRANK 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
services in assisting in organizing and as chairman 
of the Munitions Standards Board and the General 
Munitions Board. He was later first chairman of 
the War Industries Board. He thus contributed 
greatly in developing the War Department's 
programs. 

SCOTT, HUGH L Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service as Chief of Staff in advocating and per- 
sistently urging the adoption of the selective- 
service law and as commanding general, Camp 
Dix, N. J., in organizing and training the divisions 
and miscellaneous troops committed to his care 
during the war. 

SCOTT, WALTER DILL .... Colonel 
For especially meritorious and conspicuous 
service in originating, organizing, and putting into 
operation the system of classification of enlisted 
I)ersonDel now used in the United States Army. 

SEAMAN, A. OWEN Colonel 

General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and 
conspicuous service in the very efficient operation 
of the Motor Transport Corps, and in accomplish- 
iBg the standardization of motor vehicles in the 
Army. 

SEAMAN, GILBERT E Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. After serving with conspic- 
uous success as division surgeon of the 32d Division, 
he became chief surgeon, 6th Army Corps, and in 
this capacity was an important factor in the es- 
tablishment of effective measures for treating nu- 
merous sick and wounded. Fitted for his exacting 
duties by wide experience and unusual ability, 
he rendered services of great value to the American 
Expeditionary Forces. 

SEWELL, JOHN S Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of a regiment of Engineers 
and later as commander of the base port of St. 
Nazaire he displayed high engineering skill and 
long practical experience in the management of 
men. His genius, together with his great energy 
and devotion to duty, contributed largely to the 
successful development and efficient operation of 
that base. 

SHALLENBERGER, MARTIN C. . . . 

Lieutenant Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As assistant chief of staff, 
G-1, of the 3d Corps, during the Argonne-Meuse 
offensive by his tireless efforts, marked organizing 
ability, and keen application to his numerous 
duties, he contributed in a large measure to the 
successes attained by his corps, rendering valuable 
services to the American Expeditionary Forces. 

SHANKS, D. C Major General 

Fot especially meritorious and conspicuous 
service in the administration of the port of em- 
barkation, Hoboken, N. J., in connection with the 
shipment of troops overseas. 

SHANNON, EDWARD C Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As commanding officer 
of the 11th Infantry, he proved himself a forceful 
and capable mihtary leader. Maintaining at all 
times a high degree of efficiency in his regiment, he 
contributed materially to the successes achieved 
by the 28th Division in its operations against the 
enemy, rendering services of distinction to the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 



SHAUGHNESSY, EDWARD HENRY 

Army Transportation Corp^. ^'Sr'eTc^elt^oS 
mentonous and distinguished ser^^ces "^SeS 
successively as general superintendent, general 
manager, and Acting Deputy Director General of 
Transportation, by his energy, zeal and able 
management he rendered services of the highest 
type to the Transportation Corps of the Am^fican 
Expeditionary Forces. In the performanc? o? his 
manifold duties . he constantly displayed marked 
enthusiasm, originahty. and sound judgment! 

SHAW, Doctor ANNA HOWARD 

Deceased. For especially meritorious and con- 
spicuous services as chairman of the Woman's 
Committee of the Council of National DeS 
She co-ordinated the mobiUzation and organfzarion 
of women throughout the country in every ph^e 
of war work, including the securing of women to 
some of the various branches of the Army. 

SHEARMAN. LAWRENCE H. . . . 

Member of American Inter-Allied Maritime 
Council. For exceptionally meritorious and Sstbi! 
guished services as civilian member of the First 
Section of the General Staff, American Expedition- 
ary Forces. He p aced his mature experience and 
his extensive techmcal and business knowledge of 
the shipping indusry at the disposal of the American 
Expeditionary Forces during a period of seS 
months when tonnage and shipping problems were 
of the most vital importance. His clear vision, sound 
advice, and unfaihng energy and loyalty were of 
the greatest value to his country and to the aUied 

SHELBY. EVAN Colonel 

Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished service as chief of the con- 
tracts branch of the Office of the Chief of Con- 
struction Division. In foljowing up contracts, aiding 
in their interpretation adjustingdifferences between 
the contractors and the Government, and advising 
on niatters of procedure and the rights of the nartiea 
involved, he has displayed sound judgment, marked 
professional attainments, and extraordinarjJcapadty 
for sustained and unremitting labor. i«*"''J' 

SHEPHERD. WILLIAM E. Jr 

Lieutenant Colonel 

a„?'!}^*^*'-'l''^i ^°^ exceptionally meritorious 
»to1f ^ ^ l""?^^"* ser^aces. As assistant chief of 
staff, 3rd Section, of the 5th Army Corns and as 
chief of staff of artillery of that corps, by fis marked 
mihtary attainments and devotion to hi^ eSng 
duties he ably planned the employment of the corp! 
of artiUery in its operations against the enemy ren- 

ilT^oZ^Wortr^' ""^^'^ *« '""^ ^--<=- Ex- 
SHOCKLEY, M. A. W Colonel 

o.S^H^V^''^ ^°u^f ^9^ exceptionaUy meritorious 
and distingmshed services. As a member of the 5th 
Section. General Staff, he displayed sound judgment 
and admimstratiye ability in organizing, supervising 
and inspecting the various sanitary schools and in 
conductang the samtary training of troops. He also 
initiated and planned the prehminary organization 
of schools for instruction in civileducationalsubjects. 
estabhshed after the cessation of hostilities, rendering 
Forces ^^^^'^^^ *° *^^ American Expeditionary 

SHORT. WALTER C Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
ser^ces. Attached to the Fifth Section. General 
bta,ff. General Headquarters, American Expedi- 
ditionary Forces, he rendered conspicuous service in 
inspecting and reporting upon front-line conditions 
pertaimng to the work of his section. During the St 
Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne operations of the Ist 



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Army Corps he efficiently directed the instruction 
and training of machine-gun units at every available 
opportunity during rest periods. Later, as assist- 
ant chief of staff, G-5, 3d Army, he manifested the 
same assiduous devotion to duty in organizing 
schools, conducting necessary inspections, and carry- 
ing out the intensive training program. 

SHREEVE, HERBERT E. Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As officer in charge of the Division of Re- 
search and Inspection of the Signal Corps, at Paris, 
he rendered exceptionally valuable service, resulting 
in marked improvement in the efficiency of Signal 
Corps equipment. By his exact scientific know- 
ledge and inventive genius he assisted in solving 
problems arising both at the front and in the Services 
of Supply. 

SHULER, GEORGE K Major 

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. In command of the 3d 
Battalion, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C, he displayed 
leadership of the highest order and marked tactical 
ability, resulting in the capture by his command of 
large numbers of prisoners and machine guns in the 
battles at Blanc Mont and St. Etienne, France. In 
the advance to the north from Sommerance he 
showed rare judgment in maneuvering his battalion 
in a difficult position, making important captures of 
field artillery. Fearless, aggressive, and able, he 
twice accomplished missions of vital importance with 
brilliant success. 

SIBERT. WILLIAM L. . . Major General 

For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
in the organization and administration of the 
Chemical Warfare Service, contributory to the 
successful prosecution of the war. 

SIGERFOOS, EDWARD . Brigadier General 
Deceased. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He organized the Army 
School of the Line at Langres, and as its command- 
ant displayed unceasing energy and marked niihtary 
and executive abiUty in directing its activities. 
Through the thorough instruction furnished by this 
school, he contributed materially to the combat 
efficiency of line troops, thereby rendering services 
of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary 
Forces. 

SILER, JOSPEH F Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He has been in charge 
of the Laboratory Service of the American Expedi- 
tionary Forces. Due to his untiring zeal and high 
professional attainments, he has been able to render 
invaluable service in the prevention of the spread of 
infectious disease among our troops. Under his able 
instructions, medical officers were sent out equipped 
to handle the new medical and surgical problems 
of war in a manner not believed possible before the 
present war. 

SIMONDS, GEORGE S. . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He served with marked distinction as 
chief of staff of the 2d Corps during the important 
operations along the Hindenburg Une in the region 
of the Sambre Canal. His great administrative 
abiUty was shown in the excellent manner in which 
he handled a large force of American soldiers serving 
with the British. 

SLADE, GEORGE T Colonel 

Transportation Corps. For exceptionally meritor- 
ious and distinguished services. He served with 
marked distinction as deputy director general of 
transportation, first with the French ministry and 
later with the Railroad Department in the zone 
of the services of supply. Due to his tactful nego- 



tiations and zealous efforts, the Transportation 
Department secured efficient co-operation with the 
French railroads and was enabled to meet the tre- 
mendous demands imposed upon it by the rapid 
advance of our armies during the Argonne-Meuse 
battles. 

SLADEN, FRED W. . . Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distingmshed 
services. While commanding the 5th Infantry Brig- 
ade in the battle of the Marne in July and in the 
Argonne operations in France, in October, 1918, he 
demonstrated conspicuous qualities of ability and 
leadership. The successes that attended the opera- 
tions of his brigade were influenced greatly by his 
energy, skill, and courage as a commander. 

SLAUGHTER, NUGENT H. Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service in the very successful development of the 
radio equipment of the United States Army. 

SLIFER, HIRAM J. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Decea,sed. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He was charged with active 
field operations and the construction and operation 
of the light railways of the 1st Army during the St. 
Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensives. His efforts 
were unceasing, and due to his resourcefulness and 
exceptional executive ability, he was an important 
factor in the successful operations of the light 
railways, assuring for the troops of the 1st Army a 
steady flow of munitions and supplies. 

SLOCUM, STEPHEN L'H. . Lieutenant Colonel 
Retired. For expecially meritorious and distin- 
guished service while serving as Military Attache 
at London, England. 

SMITH, ERNEST G. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of the Casualty Section, Control 
Records Office, he performed with marked efficiency 
duties of a most exacting character. With untiring 
efforts, sound analytic ability, and masterful atten- 
tion to detail he handled questions pertaining to 
casualties in the American Expeditionary Forces 
with noteworthy success. 

SMITH, HARRY A. . . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He rendered most conspicuous service as 
commandant of the Army schools at Langres, 
France, the success of which was in a large measure 
due to his vision, zeal, and administrative abiUty. 
He later showed marked executive ability as officer 
in charge of the administration of civil affairs in the 
German territory occupied by the American Army. 

SMITH, H. C Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As assistant Chief of Staff, in charge of the 
Supply Section of the General Staff of the Services of 
, Supply, he demonstrated, by his energy, zeal and 
masterful efforts, ahigh orderof efficiency and ability. 
He organized the Supply Section and handled, with- 
out friction, the questions of priority and troop 
orders, during the period of the arrival of American 
troops in France. With a rare gift of tact and ad- 
dress, he discharged most successfully, his many im- 
portant duties. 

SMITH, PERRIN L Colonel 

Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished service. To his great 
administrative abiUty, initiative, and tireless energy 
is due in great measure the very successful practical 
appUcation of the regulations governing the pay- 
ment of allotments made by officers and enlisted 
men, the handling of the various Liberty bond 



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issues subscribed for through the Army allotment 
system, and other important financial matters con- 
nected with the Army during the emergency. 

SMITH, WRIGHT Colonel 

Field Artillery. For exceptonally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As commander of the 
13th Field Artillery he proved himself an artillerist 
of extraordinary skill and ability. Due to his 
energy and determination, he overcame seemingly 
insurmountable obstacles, keeping his regiment at 
all times on the alert in order to take its positions 
promptly, and rendered most effective support to 
the advancing infantry units. 

SMITHER, HENRY C Colonel 

Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As assistant chief of staff, 
in charge of the Supply Section of, the general staff 
of the Services of Supply, he demonstrated by his 
energy, zeal, and masterful efforts a high order of 
efficiency and ability. He organized the Supply 
Section and handled without friction the questions 
of priority and troop orders, during the period of the 
arrival of American troops in France. With a rare 
gift of tact and address, he discharged most success- 
fully his many important duties. 

SNOW, WILLIAM J. . . . Major General 

For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 

in planning and executing those measures responsible 

for the eflSciency of the Field Artillery during the 



SNYDER, FREDERIC A Colonel 

Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As division engineer 
officer of the 28th Division during its participation 
in the Aisne-Marne and the Meuse-Argonne offen- 
sives, he solved numerous and difficult problems 
with marked abihty. By his tireless energy in the 
construction and maintenance of transportation 
routes and defensive positions he contributed in no 
small degree to the successes of the combat troops. 

SOLBERT, N. OSCAR Colonel 

Engineers. For especially meritorious and dis- 
tinguished service while serving as Military Attache 
at Copenhagen, Denmark. 

SPAULDING, GEORGE R. . . . Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He served with marked distinction as 
commanding officer of the 305th Engineers, as 
division engineer of the 80th Division, as chief en- 
gineer of the 5th Corps, and as chief engineer of the 
1st and 3rd Armies. At all times he exhibited pro- 
fessional attainments of the highest order in hand- 
ling the difficult problems with which he was con- 
fronted. 

SPINKS, MARCELLUS G. Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. By his untiring efforts, zeal, and marked 
miUtary efficiency in the performance of duties of 
responsibility, as senior assistant of the Inspector 
General's Department in France, he has rendered 
services of exceptional value to the Government. 

SPRUANCE, WILLIAM C. Jr. . . Colonel 
Ordnance Department. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and conspicuous service as Chief of the 
Powder Section, Production Division, of the Office 
of the Chief of Ordnance. Later as special assist- 
ant to the Chief of Ordnance in charge of chemicals, 
propellants, and explosives, and chief of the Explo- 
sives Chemicals, and Loading Division, Office of the 
Chief of Ordnance, in which capacities he successfully 
organized the industry of the country so as to yield 
at all times an ample supply of powder, not only for 



the needs of the United States Army, but to some 
extent for the needs of the co-belligerents against 
Germany. 

SQUIER, GEORGE O. . . . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
service. As Chief Signal Officer he has demon- 
strated scientific attainments of the highest order. 
His researches and contributions to the scientific 
equipment of the Signal Corps are noteworthy. 
The Signal Corps under him has been an extremely 
progressive and efficient organization. 

STANBERRY, SANFORD B. Brigadier General 
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. Having taken command of 
the 155th Infantry Brigade prior to the attack of 
November 1, he proved himself a forceful and cap- 
able miUtary leader. With the tactical situation 
thoroughly in hand, by his zeal and good judgment 
he contributed to the brilliant results attained 
during the severe fighting in the advance toward 
Sedan in the final phase of the Meuse-Argonne offen- 
sive. 

STANTON, CHARLES E Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief disbursing officer in the office of 
the finance division. Quartermaster Corps, at Paris, 
he performed his duties with unremitting zeal, dis- 
played marked administrative abiUty and accurate 
judgment in solving problems of extraordinary 
difficulty, rendering services of marked worth. 

STARK, ALEXANDER N. . . . Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He served as chief 
surgeon of the Ist Army during all its offensives, 
charged with the organization and direction of the 
Medical Service, involving the treatment and evac- 
uation of many thousands of sick and wounded under 
most adverse conditions. In this important capacity 
he performed his duties with marked ability. With 
good judgment, furthered by high professional 
attainments and tireless energy, he solved the 
difficult problems which arose, prevented much 
suffering, and saved the fives of many among the 
American and French wounded soldiers. 

STEBBINS, HORACE C. Lieutenant Colonel 

General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As assistant chief of 
staff, G-2, 3d Army Corps, he performed his impor- 
tant duties with merited abiUty and zeal. Through 
his efficient administration of the section, complete 
and timely intelUgence of the enemy was promptly 
disseminated through the combatant troops, which 
aided materially in the successes of his corps. 

STEESE. JAMES G Colonel 

Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and conspicuous service. As assistant to the Chief 
of Engineers and in charge of the personnel, equip- 
ment, construction and maps divisions of the Office 
of the Chief of Engineers he displayed exceptional 
ability in handUng commissioned personnel matters 
and developed special apparatus and methods for 
the production of aerial navigation maps. Since 
September, 1918, the solution of the many difficult 
problems in the organization and operation of the 
Personnel Branch, General Staff, has been due 
largely to his special knowledge of personnel 
matters, his untiring zeal, good judgment, and ex- 
ceptional administrative abihty. 

STETTINIUS, EDWARD R 

As Director General of Purchases for the War 
Department, Second Assistant Secretary of War, 
and special representative in France of the Secretary 
of War in connnection with the procurement of 
munitions for the American Expeditionary Forces, 
Mr. Stettinius rendered conspicuous services. His 



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broad vision and splendid judgment have been of 
the greatest value to the success of the military 
program. 

STEVENS, JOHN F 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
service as head of the Railway Advisory Com- 
mission to Russia and special adviser of the 
Russian Ministry of Ways of Communication. In 
the midst of revolutionary conditions he has pur- 
sued his undertaking to rehabilitate Russia by the 
restoration of railway traffic. In a distant country, 
far from immediate support, he has maintained an 
unflagging devotion to duty which is now beginning 
to show the valuable results of his labor. 

STILWELL, JOSEPH W. . Lieutenant Colonel 
Infantry. General Staff. For exceptionally 
meritorious and distinguished services. As assistant 
Chief of Staff, G-2, 4th Army Corps, during the St. 
Mihiel offensive and later during the operations in 
the Woevre, he displayed military attainments of a 
high order. With great energy and zeal he pursued 
the developments of the enemy activities on the corps 
front, securing invaluable information which assisted 
in a marked degree in the planning of the operations. 
He contributed by the excellent performance of his 
task to the success of these operations. 

STIMSON, Miss JULIA C 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief nurse of Base Hospital No. 21 she 
displayed marked organizing and administering 
ability while that unit was on active service with 
the British forces. Her devotion to duty was ex- 
ceptional while she was chief nurse of the American 
Red Cross in France. Upon her appointment as 
director of nursing service of the American Expe- 
ditionary Forces, she performed exacting duties with 
conspicuous energy and achieved brilUant results. 
Thousands of sick and wounded were cared for 
properly through the efficient service she provided. 

STONE, DAVID L Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As assistant chief of staff, G-1, 3d Division ; 
as G-1 of that organization, and later as G-1, 2d 
Army, he performed with distinction his important 
duties. In the action from July 5 to August 2, 1918, 
near Ch&teau-Thierry, and in the advance to the 
Ourcq River, he displayed tireless energy and abiUty 
of an unusually high order in supplying troops under 
most difficult conditions. Aggressive and resource- 
ful, he proved equal to every emergency. 

STONE, EDWARD R Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As second in command of 
the 9th Infantry, he participated with credit in the 
Aisne defensive, the operations in the Chateau- 
Thierry sector, and in the Aisne-Marne offensive. 
Subsequently, upon being placed in command of the 
23d Infantry he led it with marked ability in the 
St. Mihiel offensive, and by his skillful leadership 
was largely responsible for the successes gained by 
this regiment in the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge and 
the Meuse-Argonne offensive. 

STRAIGHT, WILLARD D Major 

Deceased. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. In the service of the organ- 
ization, development, and administration of the 
War Risk Bureau his efforts resulted in marked 
efficiency in the handling of the large volume of in- 
surance, as well as the numerous appUcation for 
allotments and allowances which covered almost 
the entire personnel of the American Expeditionary 
Forces. As an assistant in the first section of the 
general staff of the First Army he rendered partic- 
ularly valuable services to the Government by his 
great energy and high ability. 



STRONG, RICHARD P Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. Possessed of the highest 
professional quaUfications and actuated by zealous 
devotion to duty, he has rendered services of in- 
estimable value to the American Expeditionary 
Forces, notably as president of a board appointed 
to investigate the cause of trench fever, a disease 
which had caused serious losses to the effectives of 
the alUed armies. The scientific research of this 
board under his skillful direction led to the dis- 
covery of the means by which trench fever is trans- 
mitted and in the establishment of effective meas- 
ures for its prevention. 

SUMMERALL, CHARLES P. . Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded in turn a brigade of the 
First Division in the operations near Montdidier, 
the First Division during the Soissons and St. 
Mihiel offensives and in the early battles of the 
Argonne-Meuse advance, and the Fifth Army Corps 
in the later battles of this advance. In all of these 
important duties his calm courage, his clear judg- 
ment, and his soldierly character had a marked in- 
fluence in the attainment of the successes of his 
commands. 

SUMNER, EDWIN VOSE . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As commanding office of the Air Service 
production and assembly center at Romorantin, he 
displayed peculiar administrative abihty in co-ordin- 
ating the work of the many different elements at the 
largest Air Service project in the American Expedi- 
tionary Forces. The satisfactory results obtained 
at Romorantin were due largely to his tireless energy 
and skill in supervising and directing its operations. 
His example estabUshed a spirit of teamwork and 
accompUshment which were most marked. 

SUNDERLAND, ARCHIBALD H. . . . 

Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service as commandant of the Coast Artillery School 
and in the reorganization and administration of 
that institution. He thereby enabled it to meet 
effectively the demands made upon it for training 
candidates for commissions in the Coast Artillery 
Corps. 

SWEENEY, WALTER C Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of staff of the 28th Division he 
rendered conspicuously valuable services in the 
Argonne-Meuse offensive. In the capture of the 
strong enemy positions at le Chfine Tondu, Apre- 
mont, Chatel-Ch^hlry, and Hill No. 244, by his 
marked abiUty and tactical knowledge he proved 
a material factor in the successes achieved during 
these important operations. 

SYMMONDS, CHARLES J. . . . Colonel 
Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. He commanded for many 
months the important Intermediate Storage Depot 
at Gidvres. He successfully administered a large 
personnel and supervised the growth of GiSvres as 
a storage depot. He organized the system of supply 
from that station so efficiently that there were no 
shortages, either of food or material, at the regul- 
ating stations dependent upon Gi^vres for supply 
during all the active operations. 

TAYLOR, BRAINERD Colonel 

Motor Transport Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished services. Serving as chief 
motor transport oflScer of the advance section, 
S. O. S., he gave proof of excellent judgment and 
untiring energy in the performance of his duties. 
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involved in the transportation of supplies and troops 
he rendered conspicuous services to the American 
Expeditionary Forces. 

TAYLOR, HARRY . . . Brigadier General 
Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. Arriving in France, June 11, 
1917, as chief engineer, American Expeditionary 
Forces, he organized and administered the Engineer 
Department, which included the construction of 
wharves, depots, railways, barracks, and shelters 
throughout the theater of operations. He continued 
these duties with most marked and conspicuous 
abiUty, building a complete and eflSciently function- 
ing institution. 

TEFFT, WILLIAM H. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As commanding officer 
of Evacuation Hospital No. 7, at Chateau Montom- 
glaust, he performed his exacting duties with un- 
flagging energy and marked executive abiUty. 
Overcoming grave difficulties due to inadequate 
personnel and equipment, he succeeded in receiving, 
treating, and evacuating a large number of wounded 
from the Marne offensive with notable success, 
thereby rendering services of the utmost value to 
the American Expeditionary Forces. 

THAYER, WILLIAM S. . Brigadier General 
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As chief consultant in med- 
icine of the American Expeditionary Forces, with 
untiring zeal he devoted his time, energy, and high 
professional talents in promoting the organization 
of eminent medical officers for the prosecution of 
efficient treatment among the sick and wounded of 
of the American Expeditionary Forces. Largely 
through his individual efforts, the treatment of the 
sick was so standardized, co-ordinated, and pro- 
ficiently perfected as to result in a direct saving of 
many lives and a consequent conservation of man 
power and morale of these forces. 

THOMAS, JOHN R. Jr Colonel 

_ General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As chief of the Aviation 
Division of the Intelligence Section, he displayed 
unusual energy and skill in the collection and dissem- 
ination of information regarding the enemy's air 
forces. During part of the period covered by the 
Argonne-Meuse offensive operations he acted as head 
of the Intelligence Section and performed the duties 
of that position with marked ability and sound judg- 
ment. 

THOMPSON, CHARLES F. Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As assistant chief of staff, G-2, of the 1st 
Army he aided in its organization by his skill and 
sound judgment, participating in the preliminary 
preparations and operations at the St. Mihiel sal- 
ient. The successes achieved by his section are 
largely due to his high mihtary attainments, his 
great energy, and painstaking devotion to duty. He 
served with equal abiUty as G-2 of the 2d Army in 
September, 1918, at all times showing great skill 
and accompUshing results of exceptional value. 

THOMPSON, Miss DORA E. . Superintendent 
Army Nurse Corps. For exceptionally meritori- 
ous and distinguished service. To her accuracy, 
good judgment, and untiring devotion to duty is 
due the splendid management of the Army Nurse 
Corps during the emergency. 

THOMPSON, JOHN T Colonel 

Retired. For exceptionally meritorious and con- 
spicuous service as Chief of the Small Arms Division 
of the office of the Chief of Ordnance, in which 
capacity he was charged with the design and pro- 
duction of all small arms and ammunition thereby 



supplied to The United States Army, which results 
he achieved with such signal success that service- 
able rifles and ample ammunition therefor were at 
all times available for all troops ready to receive and 
use them. 

THORNE, ROBERT J 

Assistant to the Acting Quartermaster General. 
For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
in the reorganization of the service of supply, there- 
by enabling the heavy demands due to an increased 
Army to be met. 

TILLMAN, SAMUEL E. . Brigadier General 
Retired. For especially meritorious and con- 
spicuous service as superintendent. United States 
Military Academy, during the period of the emer- 
gency. 

TINLEY, MATHEW A Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He displayed exceptional 
qualities of leadership in command of the 168th 
Infantry, which under his able leadership fulfilled 
every mission assigned to it. He was untiring in 
energy and devotion to his important duties, acting 
with sound judgment and initiative in times of emer- 
gency. His conduct was an inspiration to the men 
of his command, whom he led repeatedly in success- 
ful engagements. 

TRIPP, GUY E 

As Chief of the Production Division of the Ord- 
nance Department, and later as Assistant Chief of 
Ordnance, Mr. Tripp displayed fine technical 
abihty and broad judgment in systematizing 
methods and practices resulting in the efficient co- 
operation of industries producing articles of 
ordnance for the Army. 

TROTT. CLEMENT A Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As chief of staff of the 5th Division, 
through his intimate knowledge of staff duties and 
the requirements of troops of the line, he organized 
a staff which insuredefficient co-operation in combat. 
His ability was shown in sound tactical directions 
to his division, which insured successes in four 
offensive operations. 

TROWBRIDGE, AUGUSTUS Lieutenant Colonel 
General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As supervisor of the tech- 
nique of flash and sound ranging, by his complete 
scientific knowledge and keen devotion to his im- 
portant duties he rendered services of great value. 
IDue to his good judgment and painstaking energy, 
suitable personnel was selected and properly trained 
in the efficient operation of the Flash and Sound 
Ranging Service of the American Expeditionary 
Forces. 

TRUESDELL, KARL . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As signal officer of the Ist 
Division and the 5th Army Corps he displayed high 
professional attainments and unflagging zeal. By 
his skill in directing the construction and main- 
tenance of extensive telephone and wireless systems 
he contributed materially to the success of combat 
operations. 

TURNBULL, SAMUEL J Major 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As commanding officer 
of Evacuation Hospital No. 9 he performed his 
exacting duties with notable success. Overcoming 
numerous obstacles, by his keen foresight and ad- 
ministrative ability, he was instrumental in se- 
curing the prompt evacuation and effective treat- 
ment of a large number of sick and wounded. 



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TUTTLE, ARNOLD DWIGHT . . Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In his capacity as assistant to the chief 
surgeon, and later as a member of the General 
Staff, American Expeditionary Forces, he super- 
vised the preparation of hospitalization plans and 
their execution and assisted in the evacuation of 
sick and wounded from the battle fields in such 
manner as to greatly increase the efficiency of his 
department. 

TYLER, MAX CLAYTON .... Colonel 
Corps of Engineers. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and conspicuous service. As executive 
officer and military advisor to the Director Gen- 
eral of Military railways, he has displayed high pro- 
fessional attainments and given valuable assistance 
in procuring personnel and equipment for the railway 
service abroad. 

TYNER. GEORGE PARKER . . . Colonel 
Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. He served first as assistant 
G-4 of the Ist Army and later as G-4 of the 2d Army. 
He rendered devoted, skillful, and efficient service 
in the supply of the 1st and 2d Armies during the 
St. Mihiel offensive in the Forest of Argonne and in 
the Woevre. His painstaking and tireless energy 
contributed materially to the success of these opera- 
tions. 

TYSON, LAWRENCE D. . Brigadier General 
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. He commanded with distinction 
the 59th Infantry Brigade throughout its training 
period and during its active operations against the 
enemy. His determination and skill as a military 
leader were reflected in the successes of his brigade 
in the attack and capture of Brancourt and Pr6- 
mont where a large number of prisoners and much 
material fell into our hands. He rendered services 
of great worth to the American Expeditionary 
Forces. 

ULIO, JAMES A. . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As assistant chief of staff, G-1, 
of the 4th Corps, he showed marked organizing and 
administrative ability. By his tireless efforts and 
ceaseless energy he contributed in a large degree to 
the successes achieved by the 4th Corps in the Toul 
sector and in the battles of the St. Mihiel salient. 
Later he handled with great success the evacuation 
and feeding of French civilians in the occupied 
territory recovered from the enemy, rendering in- 
valuable services to the American Expeditionary 
Forces. 

UPTON, LA ROY S. . . Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded with conspicuous ability 
the 9th Infantry in the trench sector south of Verdun 
and in all its operations before Chateau-Thierry. 
In the campaign north of Verdun, in October, as 
commander of the 57th Brigade, he exhibited qual- 
ities of brilliant leadership, successfully participating 
in the battles at Molle-ville Farm, Grand Montague, 
Etraye, and in those east of the Meuse. At all tirnes 
he remained near his front lines, personally directing 
the attacks and serving as a constant inspiration to 
his men. 

VAN DEMAN, RALPH H. . . . Colonel 

General Staff. For especially meritorious and 
distinguished service as Chief of the Military In- 
telligence Branch, General Staff, in organizing the 
Intelligence Service of the Army in the United 
States. To his ability, untiring zeal, and devotion 
to duty the building up of a very efficient Intelli- 
gence Service of the Army was largely due. 



VANDERBILT, CORNELIUS Brigadier General 
Discharged. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services as Commanding Officer, 102d 
Engineers and as Engineer Officer of the 27th Divi- 
sion. His marked qualities of leadership and thor- 
ough training and instruction developed a high 
state of military efficiency in his command, as 
demonstrated throughout its entire service. 

VAN NATTA, THOMAS F. . Lieutenant Colonel 
Cavalry. For especially meritorious and distin- 
guished service while serving as Military Attache at 
Havana, Cuba. 

VAN VOORHIS. DANIEL .... Colonel 
General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and 
conspicuous service as Chief of Staff at the Port of 
Embarkation, Newport News, Va. His services in 
governing and controlling the troop-movement 
branch at the Port of Embarkation materially aided 
in the efficient transport of troops and supplies over- 
seas. 

VAUCLAIN, SAMUEL 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. He assisted in organizing the Munitions 
Standards Board and waschairman of a subcommittee 
of that board which later became subcommittee of 
the War Industries Board. He rendered valuable 
assistance in developing the War Department's 
program as to artillery and rifles. 

VAUGHAN, VICTOR C Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. During his service in the Office of the 
Surgeon General his contributions of advice and in- 
formation have been of great value to the Army in 
connection with the control of communicable dis- 
eases. During the recent epidemic of influenza, in 
particular, his work was of extreme value. 

VIDMER, GEORGE Colonel 

Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As commander of the 306th 
Infantry he demonstrated marked ability as a 
miUtary leader. His sound judgment and tireless 
energy were largely responsible for the successes 
which his regiment port to the advancing infantry 
units. 

VINCETT, GEORGE H. . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distingiiished 
services. As chief of construction and operation of 
the car-erecting plant at La Rochelle he performed 
with credit a task of great magnitude. By his skill 
in organizing labor and abiUty in imbuing the men 
with enthusiasm, he was enabled to increase greatly 
the output of his plant. The persistent high quality 
of the duty performed by him greatly facilitated the 
major operations of the American Armies in thefield. 

VORIS, ALVIN C Colonel 

Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As chief signal officer, suc- 
cessively, of the Ist Division, the First Corps, and 
the Third Army, he rendered conspicuous services. 
With tireless energy and indefatigable zeal he per- 
formed a task of great magnitude, insuring at all 
times the installation and maintenance of commun- 
ications throughout the Marne and Argonne-Meuse 
offensives, contributing in a marked degree to the 
successes attained. 

WADHAMS, SANFORD H. . . . Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In his capacity as assistant to the chief 
surgeon, American Expeditionary Forces, and later 
as a member of the General Staff he ably supervised 
the hospitaUzation and evacuation activities of the 
Medical Corps in advanced areas. By his timely 



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anticipation of requirements he assisted in a marked 
degree the support of our operations against the 
enemy. 

WADSWORTH, ELIOT 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
service. As vice chairman of the Central Commit- 
tee, American Red Cross, he brought the great 
problem of systematized reUef for our armies, those 
of the AlUes, and for the stricken people of Europe 
to an eminently successful solution. By earnest, 
unselfish concentration of high faculties of organiza- 
tion and control he helped most materially to con- 
serve life and reconstitute the wastage of war in the 
devastated areas, and made it possible to express 
the generosity of the American people in terms of 
substantial helpfulness. 

WAINER, MAX R. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As assistant to the quartermaster at 
Nevers, by his zeal and rare talent for organization 
he contributed in a large measure to the prompt and 
eflBcient operation of the first advance supply depot 
of the American Expeditionary Forces. Later he 
proved himself sound in judgment and of excep- 
tional ability when he organized and operated the 
classification depot at Blois. He showd marked dis- 
cernment and determination in the reclassification 
and assignment of commissioned personnel, perform- 
ing most exacting duties with brilliant success. 

WALKER, MERIWETHER L. Brigadier General 
Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As Chief of Motor 
Transport Service he rendered services of much 
value. With tireless energy he assailed an important 
task, and by his zealous efforts met all difficulties 
arising from irregular shipments and lack of ade- 
quate material, successfully organizing the motor 
Transport Service, and brought it to a high state of 
eflSciency, thereby materially assisting in thesolution 
of the important problem of transportation in the 
American Expeditionary Forces. 

WALKER, WILLIAM H Colonel 

Chemical Warfare Service. For exceptionally 
meritorious and conspicuous service. His extra- 
ordinary technical ability, untiring industry, and 
great zeal have enabled remarkable results to be 
achieved in the Production Division of the Chemical 
Warfare Service in the face of many obstacles en- 
countered. 

WALLACE, WILLIAM B. . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
service. As a member of the American Section, Su- 
preme War Council, he has rendered invaluable 
service in handUng with especial ability and good 
judgment matters of the greatest importance to all 
the aUied and associated Governments. 

WALSH, ROBERT D. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In command of the important base ports 
of St. Nazaire and Bordeaux, France, and as deputy 
director general of transportation, his services have 
been characterized by exceptional ability, energy, 
and devotion to duty. 

WARD, CABOT . . . Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As assistant chief of staff, in charge of the 
Intelligence Section of the Services of Supply, he has 
rendered services of the most valuable character. 
He has handled with great efficiency the important 
task of counterespionage throughout the American 
Expeditionary Forces and in the neighboring neutral 
countries. In this service he showed marked ability, 
combined with superior military knowledge. 



WARD, FRANKLIN W Colonel 

Discharged. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished service as Division Adjutant and 
Acting Chief of Stafif of the 27th Division, and as 
Commanding Officer of the 106th Infantry. As 
Commanding Officer, 106th Infantry, his personal 
courage, determination and thoroughness in the 
handling of his regiment under heavy fire during 
the battle of LeSeUe River in the Somme Offensive 
of October, 1918, were conspicuous. 

WATKINS, LEWIS H Colonel 

Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As Assistant Chief of Staff, 
G-5, 1st Army, he performed exacting duties with 
marked energy and ability, achieving valuable re- 
sults. Notwithstanding his many duties, he arranged 
to aidG-3, 1st Army, in the preparation of plans for 
important operations. By his especial ability 
military attainments, and painstaking devotion to 
the tasks assigned to him he contributed in a marked 
degree to the successes achieved by our troops. 

WEBB, GEORGE H Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He was entrusted with the execution of 
some of thelargestconstructionenterprisesinFrance. 
Confronted by difficulties of labor, material, and 
equipment, he set about his task with ceaseless 
energy, and by his resourcefulness, initiative, and 
skill he overcame all obstacles and completed these 
difficult projects with great success. 

WEIGEL, WILLIAM . . , Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As commander of a brigade of the Twenty- 
eighth Division in the fighting on the Vesle of 
August, 1918, he inspired confidence by his constant 
activities and his aggressive pressing of the enemy 
at every opportunity, which resulted in driving the 
hostile forces across the Vesle northward toward the 
Aisne. 

WELBORN, IRA C Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service in the organization and administration of the 
Tanks Corps. 

WELCH, WILLIAM H Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. From his rich experience in scientific med- 
icine, sanitation, pubhc health and medical education 
he helped materially in guiding the medical profes- 
sion both in and out of the army safely through 
the many difficulties of war. 

WELLS, BRIANT H. . . Brigadier General 
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As chief of staff of the 4th 
Army Corps while it was in the front line in the 
Woevre he displayed military attainments of a high 
order in the planning of operations. Both then and 
subsequently, during the march to the Rhine and 
the occupation of German territory, his service was 
marked by tireless seal, excellent judgment, and 
whole-hearted devotion to the performance of im- 
portant tasks. 

WELLS, FREDERICK B Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous 
service. In the organization and operation of the 
entire storage system for the Army, he has displayed 
marked ability, energy, and application, to which 
are due in a large measure, the satisfactory results 
attained. 

WELSH, ROBERT S Colonel 

Deceased. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. He commanded the 314th Field 
Artillery, which later became part of the 3d Corps. 



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He rendered exceptionally efficient service with the 
80th Division, taking part in all operations of that 
division. He displayed a high order of leadership 
and exhibited those masterful qualities of a comman- 
der which insure success. Later assigned to the 3d 
Corps, his devotion to duty and high professional 
attainments were again revealed. 

WESTERVELT, WILLIAM I. Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As assistant to the chief of Artillery, through 
his initiative, organizing ability, and comprehensive 
knowledge of the technique and tactics of Artillery 
in all its Branches, and particularly through his 
complete knowledge of Artillery material, he has 
rendered services of exceptional value to the Govern- 
ment. 

WESTNEDGE, JOSEPH B Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. With signal ability he commanded the 
126th Infantry from the date of its organization to 
its final engagement during the Meuse-Argonne 
offensive, inspiring the members of his command by 
his personal courage and indefatigable zeal; he kept 
his regiment efficiently organized at all times, as 
demonstrated by the successful results obtained in 
its operations against the enemy. During his serv- 
ice at the front he contracted a disease which sub- 
sequently proved fatal. 

WHITE, HERBERT H. .. Lieutenant Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. As executive officer of the 4th Section, 
General Staff, General Headquarters, American 
Expeditionary Forces, he was initimately associated 
with the organization of the Services of Supply and 
their direction. By his energy, ability and good 
judgment in the discharge of important and arduous 
duties he greatly assisted in the successful operations 
of the Services of Supply in support of the forces in 
the field. 

WHITEHEAD, HENRY C. . . . Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. During the period of organization of the 
American Expeditionary Forces he rendered service 
of a superior order in the planning and the organi- 
tion of the Air Service. As chief of staff. Air Service, 
he displayed sound judgment and great abihty in 
solving the many problems with which he was con- 
fronted. Throughout the entire duration of the 
war his high professional attainments and untiring 
zeal have materially promoted the efficiency of the 
Air Service. 

WHITFIELD, ROBERT .... Colonel 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
service. While on duty with the operations branch 
of the Operations Division, General Staff, he was 
charged with a multitude of exacting and very 
responsible duties, all of which he performed with 
conspicuous accuracy and thoroughness. 

WHITMAN, WALTER M. . . . Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. He commanded with marked 
distinction the 325th Infantry throughout its period 
of service in France. An able and aggressive leader, 
he achieved eminent success in all the missions 
assigned to him, contributing materially to the 
achievements of his division. 

WHITSON, M. J Colonel 

Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished service while officer in 
charge of the building branch of the Construction 
Division of the Army. Colonel Whitson's task was 
of staggering magnitude and its successful accom- 
plishment was in a great measure due to his qual- 
ities of organization, leadership, technical know- 
ledge, and untiring energy. 



WICKES, FORSYTH Major 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. He showed rare abiUty in the 
preliminary organization of the American Liaison 
Service and wide comprehension of the importance 
of forward interallied liaison. While attached to 
French divisions in Uaison with the 1st American 
Division he performed exacting duties of a dehcate 
nature with energy and tact, achievingsignal success. 
He aided materially in the maintenance of cordial 
relations between the French and American miUtary 
authorities, his service being continuously marked 
by abiUty, sound judgment, and devotion to duty. 

WILGUS, WILLIAM J Colonel 

Regimental Transportation Corps. For excep- 
tionally meritorious and distinguished services as 
delegate of the Special Rail way Commission, Director 
General of MiUtary Railways, and Deputy Director 
General of Transportation. In all of these positions 
he has demonstrated exceptional ability and untiring 
energy. The foundation of the Army Transportation 
Service was largely due to his vision and remark- 
able judgment. He has shown a degree of devotion 
to duty far above any calls which would have been 
made upon him by military authority. 

WILKINS, HARRY E. . Lieutenant Colonel 
Formerly Brigadier General, Quartermaster 
Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and conspic- 
usous service while in charge of the General Supply 
Depot, New York City. 

WILLCUTT, J. N Colonel 

Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished service. As officer in 
charge of the construction of the National Guard 
camps he displayed quahties of leadership, energy, 
administrative ability, and devotion to duty, which 
rendered possible the housing of the National 
Guard troops in an incredibly short space of time. 
Later he served with conspicuous success as Chief 
of the Procurement Branch of the Construction 
Division of the Army. 

WILLIAMS, CLARENCE C. . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. An officer of high professional attainments, 
who rendered particularly valuable services in the 
organization of the ordnance department of the 
American Expeditionary Forces and exhibited 
unusual abiUty in arranging for the procurement of 
of srdnance material and ammunition for the 
American Army in Europe. 

WILLIAMS, EZEKIEL J Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. He served with distinction as 
chief of staff of the 36th Division from the date of 
its organization to the date of departure from France. 
He performed his manifold duties with unflagging 
energy and notable abiUty, rendering services of 
striking value to the American Expeditionary 
Forces. 

WILLIAMS, HERBERT O. . Lieutenant Colonel 
Inspector General's Department. For excep- 
tionally meritorious and conspicuous service. As 
an officer of the Inspector General's Department 
his rare efficiency, fearlessness, and good judgment 
in the inspection of large commands and in the 
investigation and solution of intricate problems 
presenting unusual difficulties, have been of the 
greatest value and have materiaUy facilitated the 
operations of the War Department and of the Army 
during the emergency. 

WILLIAMS, RICHARD H. . . . Colonel 
Coast Artillery Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distingmshed services. As G-2, Ist 
Army Corps, he displayed rare abiUty in the organ- 



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ization and administration of that section, being 
tireless in the energy with which he handled each 
problem during successive offensives. Later as G-2, 
3d Army, he achieved brilliant successes when con- 
fronted with duties of a most exacting and difficult 
nature, accompUshing all by his zeal and ability. 

WILLS, DAVIS B Major 

U. S. M. C. As chief paymaster of the U. S. M. C, 
he performed arduous and complex duties under 
most trying conditions. Displaying rare initiative 
and administrative ability, he organized and con- 
ducted his department in such a manner as to relieve 
combat units of a mass of detail and administrative 
work. He was tireless in devotion to duty, able in 
its execution. 

WILMER, WILLIAM H Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As surgeon in charge of 
medical research laboratories. Air Service, American 
Expeditionary Forces, since September, 1918, he has 
rendered most distinguished service. His thorough 
knowledge of the psychology of flying officers and 
the expert tests applied efficiently and intelligently 
under his direction have done much to decrease the 
number of accidents at the flying schools in France 
and have established standards and furnished indi- 
cations which will be of inestimablevaluein all future 
work to determine the quaUfications of pilots and ob- 
servers. The data collected by him is an evidence 
of his ability, his painstaking care, and of his thor- 
ough qualifications for the important work entrusted 
to him. The new methods, instruments, and appli- 
ances devised under his direction for testing candi- 
dates for pilots and observers have attracted the at- 
tention and been the subject of enthusiastic com- 
mentby officers of the allied services and will be of 
great importance in promoting the safety and more 
rapid development of aerial navigation. 

WILSON. GEORGE K Colonel 

_ Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As assistant chief of staff in 
charge of the administrative section of the general 
staff, first of a division, later a corps, and finally of 
an army, he displayed marked ability in every 
capacity in which he was employed. By his thor- 
ough knowledge and grasp of his duties he became 
a material factor in the successful operations of his 
several departments. 

WILSON, WILLIAM H Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He displayed extensive scientific knowl- 
edge, together with a keen practical grasp of con- 
ditions as artillery inspector with the first battaUon 
of American Railway Artillery in action against the 
enemy. As a member of a training section, he 
was at all times energetic and tactful in the supervi- 
sion of training of railway, tractor, trench and anti- 
aircraft artillery. As its executive officer, he organ- 
ized and conducted an item of the general system 
of the training section, being tireless in devotion to 
his important duties. 

WILSON, WALTER K Colonel 

For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
in the organization and administration of the cable 
service of the War Department in the United States, 
thereby enabling that service to meet the excessive 
demands made upon it during the war. 

WINANS, EDWIN B. . . Brigadier General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He showed marked efficiency and excellent 
judgment while commanding the 64th Infantry 
Brigade in the actions at the Second battle of the 
Marne, in the attack and capture of Juvigny, and in 
the operations at Bois de la Morine, Bois de Ch6ne 
Seo, and BantheviUe Woods. In these actions, and 



by his tactical ability, he was always master of the 
situation and executed his plans with a confidence 
that was an inspiration to his troops. 

WINGATE, GEORGE ALBERT .... 

Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. By his skill in directing the support of the 
action by the Divisional Artillery on the Meuse in 
September and at Chateau d'Aulnois and Marche- 
ville in October and November, 1918, his judgment 
proved to be an important factor in the success of 
those actions. He selected in person many excellent 
battery positions, under enemy fire, with unusual 
skill and ability. 

WINN, CHARLES D Colonel 

Coast Artillery Corps. For exceptionally meri- 
torious and distinguished services. As commanding 
officer of the 300th Field Artillery, he displayed 
high quahties of leadership. Maintaining a high 
standard of efficiency and morale in his regiment, 
he constantly kept his command in close proximity 
to the attacking infantry, furnishing it accurate and 
timely support, furthering its rapid advance, and 
contributing to the successes gained. 

WINN, FRANK L Major General 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As commander of the 177th 
Infantry Brigade and later of the 89th Division, he 
displayed military attainments of a high order and 
achieved signal successes. In the St. Mihiel and 
Meuse-Argonne offensives he accompanied the 
assaulting battalions and placed them on their ob- 
jectives, inspiring all by his personal courage and 
gaining their confidence by his exceptional tactical 
skill and ability as a leader. At all times he was 
tireless in energy, showing keen judgment and in- 
itiative in handhng difficult situations. 

WINSLOW, E. EVELETH . . . Colonel 

Formerly brigadier general. For exceptionally 
meritorious and conspicuous service. While in 
charge of the military section of the Office of the 
Chief of Engineers during the early period of the 
war his services were marked by the energy, zeal 
and good judgment which were essential to the pro- 
curement of personnel and equipment and the organ- 
ization and training of engineer organizations for 
oversea service. 

WINTER, FRANCIS A. . Brigadier General 
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. As chief surgeon of the 
lines of communication, American Expeditionary 
Forces, from June to December, 1917, he organized 
medical units at the base ports and in camps in 
France. He estabhshed large supply depots, from, 
which medical suppUes were distributed to the 
American Expeditionary Forces, and by keen fore- 
sight and administrative ability made these supplies 
at all times available for our armies. 

WITTENMYER, EDMUND . Major General 
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He served with marked distinction as 
brigade commander in the Argonne-Meuse offensive 
and as division commander in the final operations 
in the Toul sector, and in both capacities, by his 
untiring efforts and breadth of vision, proved him- 
self to be an able leader. 

WOLF, PAUL A. . . . Brigadier General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. In the attacks on Bois de Forges, St 
Hilaire, Bois de WarviUe and Bois des Hautea 
Epines, France, in September and October, 1918, 
the conspicuous success of the brigade was due to 
his splendid leadership and skill. 



DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 



491 



WOLFE, EDWIN P Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and conspicuous service. He systematized and con- 
trolled the distribution of medical supplies with so 
much foresight and good judgment that his service 
was able to meet promptly all the emergencies in 
the United States as they occurred. 

WOOD, LEONARD . . . Major General 

For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
as a department, division, and camp commander 
during the war. He has displayed qualities of 
leadership and professional attainments of a high 
order in the administration and tra,ining of bus 
various commands, and has furthered in every way 
during the war the system of officers' training 
schools. 

WOOD, R. E Brigadier General 

For especially meritorious and conspicuous service 
in connection with the reorganization and operation 
of the service of supply of the Army. 

WOOD, WILLIAM T. . . Brigadier General 
Inspector General's Department. For exception- 
ally meritorious and conspicuous service as senior 
assistant to the Inspector General of the Army. 

WOODRUFF, JAMES A Colonel 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He organized and commanded the 10th 
Forestry Engineers with marked ability. In spite 
of the difficult situations confronting him he de- 
veloped the Forestry Service to a marked degree of 
excellence. By his great energy and devotion to 
duty he rendered service of the highest character 
to the Government. 

WOOTEN, WILLIAM P Colonel 

Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He served with credit 
as commanding officer of the I4th Railway En- 
gineers during the operations of that regiment on 
the British front. Subsequently, while corps 
engineer of the Third Army Corps, by bis energy, 
foresight, and skill in accomplishing important 
engineering works, he contributed materially to 
the successful operations of his corps. Later, when 
appointed engineer of the Third Army, he per- 
formed important duties in a most creditable 
manner. 

WRIGHT, JOHN W Colonel 

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. As assistant chief of sta£f, 



G-3, at Headquarters, S. O. S., he was charged 
with the important duty of directing the move- 
ment of troop arrivals, billeting, and the supply of 
initial equipment to units. He at all times dis- 
played indefatigable zeal and administrative 
ability of a high order, rendering services of in- 
estimable value to the American Expeditionary 
Forces. 

WRIGHT, WILLIAM M. . Major General 

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 
services. He commanded in turn the Thirty-fifth 
Division; the Third, Fifth, and Seventh Army 
Corps, under the eighth French Army in the Vosges 
Mountains, and later commanded the Eighty-ninth 
Division in the St. Mihiel offensive and in the final 
operations on the Meuse River, where he proved 
himself to be an energetic and aggressive leader. 

WYLLIE, ROBERT E Colonel 

General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious 
and conspicuous service in assisting in organizing 
the first group of General Staff officers that ulti- 
mately developed into the Operations Branch and 
the Equipment Branch of the Operations Division 
of the General Staff. As chief assistant and later as 
head of the Equipment Branch his services were 
conspicuously useful to the Government and to the 
Army. 

YOUNG, HUGH HAMPTON . . Colonel 

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. He has by his constant 
application, tireless energy, and foresight, lowered 
the nonefficiency rate of combat organizations, due 
to certain contagious diseases, far below pre-war 
anticipations, and has thereby aided in the conser- 
vation of man power to a degree never before attain- 
able. 

YOUNGBERG, GILBERT A. . . . Colonel 
Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and dis- 
tinguished services. He served as representative of 
the Engineer Department and later as the principal 
assistant to the chief of the 4th Section, General 
Staff, American Expeditionary Forces. He per- 
formed duties of the greatest importance in connec- 
tion with construction projects of the Army. By his 
high professional attainments and tireless energy, 
his sound judgment and logical recommendations 
on questions of construction, supply, and transpor- 
tation he materially assisted in the successes of our 
forces in the field. In all matters he displayed re- 
markaVjle ability and rendered services of the 
highest character to the Government. 



SUPPLEMENT 

BY the direction of the President, and with the approval of Congress, The Distinguished 
Service Cross was awarded by the commanding general of the American Expeditionary 
Forces to the following officers and enlisted men of the American Expeditionary Forces and 
the armies of the Allies for the acts of gallantry appearing after each man's name: 



BARRY, WILLIAM H. . . Second Lieutenant 
28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Exermont, France, October 5, 1918. 
Assuming command of his company after his com- 
pany commander and a major portion of the com- 
pany became casualties, he reorganized his company 
and personally led it forward in the attack, success- 
fully attaining his objective in the face of intense 
machine-gun and artillery fire. He constantly ex- 
posed himself to enemy fire in order to encourage 
and insure the protection of his men. Home ad- 
dress, Dr. Linda H. Barry, father, Langley, Wash. 

BECKER, EDWARD . . . First Sergeant 
Company L, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Juvigny, France, August 30, 
1918. During the attack on Juvigny, when all the 
officers in his company had been wounded, Sergeant 
Becker immediately took command of the company 
and led them in the attack. After the engagement 
he supervised and assisted in the work of clearing 
the field of wounded, working under incessant 
machine-gun and artillery fire. In the Argonne 
Woods, October 8, when the advance of his organi- 
zation was help up by cleverly concealed enemy 
machine guns. Sergeant Becker, with an officer, 
exposed himself to the enemy fire while reconnoiter- 
ing the enemy positions. As a result of their ob- 
servations the company was successfully disposed 
with only three casualties. Home address, Mrs. 
Anne Berg, sister, Angelo, Wis. 

BELL, CHARLES Private 

Company B, 339th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heriosm in action near Tulgas, Russia, November 
12, 1918. After the blockhouse in which he and 
several other comrades were stationed had been 
hit by a high-explosive shell, killing two and wound- 
ing five, and he himself had been so severely wound- 
ed as to be blinded in one eye, he continued to re- 
main at his post and fired his Lewis gun until re- 
lieved. This continued under heavy shell fire. 
Home address, Mrs. Carrie B. Bell, mother, 935 
East Kentucky Street, Louisville, Ky. 

BOWMAN, WILLIAM H Sergeant 

Deceased. Company B, 339th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heriosm in action near Tulgas, 
Russia, November 12, 1918, and on March 1, 1919. 
During the engagement at Tulgas, rather than 
order any of his men to take the risk, he personally 
delivered a message over a road torn and swept by 
machine-gun and shell fire. On March 1, 1919, 
when knee-deep in snow, and after he had been ex- 

Cosed for almost three hours to a temperature 
elow zero and to enemy fire, he was mortally 
wounded while passing down the firing line in an 
heroic effort to keep up the spirits of his men. 
Next of kin, Mrs. William H. Bowman, wife, 
Penn Laird, Va. 

BRIGANDO, WILLIAM J. . Private (First Class) 
Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 
27, 1918. During the attack on Hill 360. north of 
Verdun, on October 27, Private Brigando, in charge 
of a squad, made a desperate attempt to silence a 
machine-gun which was holding up the advance of 
the entire company. The nature of the terrain 
made this attack more than hazardous but Private 
Brigando nevertheless persisted until the entire 
squad, himself included, had become casualties. 
Home address, Mrs. Catherine Brigando, mother, 
118 Maple Street, Meriden, Conn. 



BUCK, BENJAMIN Corporal 

Company 0, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heriosm in action near Romagne, France, October 
14, 1918. Corporal Buck advanced alone beyond 
the front lines, through a terrific barrage and in 
the face of unusually active machine-gun fire, to 
the rescue of a wounded comrade. While making 
his way through the wood he came upon two other 
members of the company whom he utilized as a 
patrol, attacking and capturing an enemy machine- 
gun nest, together with six prisoners. He then 
went to the rescue of the wounded soldier, forcing 
the prisoners to carry the man to the rear. Home 
address, Mrs. Charles Zoch, sister, 14H East 
Spring Street, Wausau, Wis. 

COMMINA, LOUIS Private 

Deceased Company C, 110th Infantry. For ex- 
traordinary heroism in action near Varennes, 
France, September 26, 1918. With two other 
soildiers Private Commina voluntarily went forward 
under heavy artillery and machine gun fire and 
silenced an enemy machine gun nest, killing four of 
the crew and bringing back eleven prisoners. He 
was killed in action eight days later. Next of kin, 
Mrs. Redenta Commina, Votago Province, Belleno, 
Italy. 

COX, ALBERT D Sergeant 

Company D, 339th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Fistofka, Russia, March 3, 
1919. Upon learning that the two companies of the 
enemy had worked their way to the rear of the 
allied lines. Sergeant Cox, a patient in a hospital, 
voluntarily left his bed, secured a Lewis gun, and 
successfully held ofiF the enemy until assistance 
came up. The daring act of this gallant soldier pre- 
vented serious losses from being inflicted on the 
alUed forces. Home address, Commodore Cox, 
father, Arthur, 111. 

CURRIE, WALTER Private 

Company A. 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ville-Savoy, France, August 
7, 1918, and near Brieulles, France, September 29, 
1918. On the Vesle River, August 7, 1918, when 
his company was in need of ammunition and after 
several men had been killed in the attempt to 
secure it. Private Currie volunteered and went for 
ammunition across an open field swept by machine 
gun fire. He successfully returned with the ammu- 
nition, thereby greatly assisting his company to 
hold its position. He was severely wounded near 
Brieulles while making a gallant stand against the 
enemy with 12 other men, the only survivors of his 
platoon. Home address, Mrs. Mary Currie, mother, 
128 Brooklyn Street, Detroit, Mich. 

DALY, PAUL Major 

18th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Soissons, France, July 19-22, 1918. Home 
address, Daniel Daly, father, 31 East 49th Street, 
New York City. 

EMERY, JOSEPH W., JR. . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 18, 1918. 
While attached to the regimental post of comniand 
in the rear. Lieutenant Emery voluntarily joined 
the assaulting battalion as a platoon leader in a 
company which was short of officers. When des- 



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493 



perate hostile resistance was encountered at the 
outset of the attack and all the other officers of the 
company became casualties, he took command of 
the company and courageously led his men in over- 
coming enemy machine-gun nests. While rushing 
an enemy position at the head of his men this gal- 
lant officer was killed. Next of kin, Joseph W. 
Emery, Sr., 600-620 South Fifth Street, Quincy, lU. 



FLANAGAN, HUGH M. . Second Lieutenant 
28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion, Cutry, France, July 18, 1918. Lieutenant 
Flanagan personally led his platoon in an attack on 
several machine-gun nests which were holding up 
the advance of the entire battalion. At times he 
was fifty yards in advance of his men. His action 
so inspired his command that the enemy strong 
point was destroyed, and one hundred prisoners 
were captured. He was severely wounded in the 
attack. Home address, H. M. Flanagan, father, 
Fond-du-lac, Wis. 

FORRESTER, ROBERT R. . First Lieutenant 
327th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Pont-a-Mousson, France, September 13, 
1918. Lieutenant Forrester volunteered for duty 
with other organizations ordered to make a daylight 
raid against the enemy. His superb leadership and 
coolness under very trying circumstances greatly 
reduced the number of casualties among his troops 
and his disregard of personal safety greatly inspired 
his men. Home address, Mr. George W. Forrester, 
father, National Bank Building, Atlanta, Ga. 

FULTON, SELMO . . Private (First Class) 
Battery C, 129th Field Artillery. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Charpentry, France, 
September 29, 1918. When the rest of the gun 
squad was wiped out by heavy shelling and he him- 
self had been wounded, he continued to fire his piece 
single handed until another gun squad was formed. 
Home address, Mrs. Ella Fulton, mother, Odessa, 
Mo. 

GRAVES, SIDNEY C. . . Lieutenant Colonel 
Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
in the Bois de Fontaine, France, April 29, 1918. 
Having located an enemy machine gun in front of 
his position, Lieutenant Colonel (then Captain) 
Graves, with three men, voluntarily crawled to the 
position of the machine gun, in full view and within 
100 yards of the enemy lines, shot the gunner, killed 
the rest of the crew with grenades and returned 
with his party without a casualty. Home address, 
Mrs. Sydney C. Graves, wife. El Paso, Texas. 

GREEN, ROBERT L Corporal 

Company D, 339th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Tulgas, Russia, November 14, 
1918. He led an attack against snipers concealed 
in houses on the edge of the village. In order to 
reach these buildings he was forced to cross an open 
space of 200 yards, in clear view of the enemy. 
After reaching the buildings and locating the snipers 
he alone charged the building in which the snipers 
were located and captured 14 prisoners. Home ad- 
dress, Mrs. Carrie Spaulding, aunt, 322 Clay Ave- 
nue, Detroit, Mich. 

HENLEY, COURTNEY .... Captain 
327th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action north of Sommerance-St. Juvin Road on 
October 11, 1918. Captain Henley led a party of 
three enlisted men in an attack on an enemy 
machine-gun position which was doing considerable 
damage to our forces. Under intense hostile fire 
his attack drove the enemy gunners from the 
machine-gun nest. Home address, Birmingham, Ala. 



JENKINS, JOHN M Colonel 

30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. He per- 
sonally led a reconnaissance patrol through the 
eastern and northern edges of Bois de la Pultiere in 
order to obtain most necessary information while 
the area was being continuously bombarded by 
high-explosive and gas shells and raked by ma- 
chine-gun fire. His courage and bravery was a 
splendid example to the officers and men of his 
command. Address, Camp Upton, N. Y. 



JONES, CARL O Private 

Deceased. Company E, 118th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Montbreha, 
France, October 8, 1918. Next of kin, John Jones, 
father, Gibson Hill, Concord, N. C. 



KALLOCK, PARKER C, JR. . . Major 

Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
north of Montrebeau Woods, September 29, 1918. 
Major Kalloch, although wounded, and scarcely 
able to walk, personally organized and led an at- 
tack against a superior force at Exermont in the 
face of heavy artillery and intense machine-gun fire. 
His extraordinary courage, utter disregard for per- 
sonal safety were an inspiration to his entire com- 
mand. Home address, Major P. C. Kallock, father, 
U. S. Marine Hospital, Portland, Me. 



LARSON, COLONEL Corporal 

Headquarters Company, 128th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, 
France, September 1-3, 1918, and near Ecurey 
France, November 10, 1918. Corporal Larson con- 
stantly patrolled the telephone Unes in front of 
Juvigny, repairing the lines under heavy artillery 
and machine-gun fire. Near Ecurey, when the 
enemy artillery fire was so intense as to make tele- 
phonic communications impossible. Corporal Lar- 
son, on duty as a lineman, volunteered as a runner, 
and served as such under extremely heavy fire un- 
til completely exhausted. Home address, Arnie 
Larson, Neillsville, Wis. 



McCALL, HOWARD C Captain 

Deceased. 59th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Chezy, France, July 19, 1918. 
Next of kin, Mrs. J. B. McCall, mother, 1000 
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

MOBILINI, ANDY Private 

Company F, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, 
October 3. 1918. 



REDIER, M Captain 

65th Infantry. French Army. Attached to 
72nd Infantry Brigade, American Expeditionary 
Forces. For extraordinary heroism near Pauves, 
France, October 13, 1918. Captain Redier moved 
forward in advance of ovir Infantry patrols of units 
on the flank. He displayed great coolness and dash 
under artillery and machine gun fire. He also en- 
tered Vaux-Champagne in advance of our troops. 
His conduct was an inspiration to all troops in the 
attack. 



SIEGLER, WILLIAM Private 

Company A, 146th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Ivoiry, France, September 
28, 1918. Private Siegler repeatedly volunteered 
and carried messages under heavy enemy bombard 



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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS 



ment until he was severely wounded. Home ad- 
dress, Herman Siegler, 858 North Fourth Street, 
Philadelphia, Pa. 



WALKER, FRED L Major 

30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac- 
tion near the Marne River, France, July 15, 1918. 
Home address, Mrs. Frances M. Walker, wife, 846 
Wilson Street, Columbus, Ohio. 



WALSH, WILLIAM J Corporal 

Company H, 314th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, Sep- 
tember 27, 1918. Home address, Michael Walsh, 
brother, Menooka, Va. 



WOOD, LAMBERT A. . . First Lieutenant 
Deceased. 9th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 
6-7, 1918. With entire disregard for personal dan- 
ger. Lieutenant Wood passed through heavy 
artillery fire with a message to stop misdirected 
supporting artillery fire, which fire imperiled the 
safety of his organization. He was killed near 
Soissons while leading his machine gun platoon on a 
flank movement against an enemy group which was 
enfilading our advancing infantry line on July 15, 
1918. Next of kin, Mrs. W. L. Wood, Garden 
Home, Portland, Oreg. 

Note: These citations were announced by the War 
Department after September 1, 1919, too late to be 
included in the main section devoted to the awards of 
The Distinguished Service Cross. — Editor. 



DIVISIONAL INDEX 



1st division 
HEADQUARTERS, FIRST INFANTRY BRIGADE 

Burnett, Clifton, Sgt 80 



Ackers, D. E., 2nd Lt 28 

Adams, F. W., 1st Lt 28 

Allen, Oliver, Maj 32 

Almon, Earl, Capt 32 

Andes. J. C, 2nd Lt 34 

Ball, Ralph, Cpl 42 

Ballard, W. D.. Pvt 43 

Baughn, R. O., 1st Sgt 48 

Behrendt, A. F., Capt 51 

Bickford, E. E., Cpl 55 

Birch, R. I., Sgt 56 

Bobo, John, Sgt 61 

Bradeford, J. W., Sgt 67 

Branson, W. W., Cpl 68 

Brocki, M., Cpl 72 

Brown, G. V., Sgt 74 

Burchfield, J. H., Pvt 78 

Caldwell, E. N., Maj 84 

Carder, Cyril. 2nd Lt 87 

Carrole, Alick, Pvt 88 

Carroll, T. A., Sgt 89 

Carver, Wm., 2nd Lt 91 

Clark, R. P., 2nd Lt 98 

Cole, A. R., 2nd Lt 101 

Comfort, W. E., Capt 103 

Coyle, E. A., Sgt 108 

Craig, J. M., Lt. Col 109 

Curtis, C. O., 1st Sgt 113 

Daniel, Josiah, Sgt 115 

Denn, Andrew, Cpl 120 

Dickens, Benjamin 123 

Doier. R. C, Pvt 130 

Duncan, A. P., Sgt 133 



Bergstein, A. M., Ist Lt 54 

Cahill. H. F., Capt 83 

Campbell, G. A., Capt 85 



Amory, T. D., 2nd Lt 33 

Anderson, E. E., Pvt 33 

Andrews, M. M., Ist Lt 34 

Bainbridge, R. J., Cpl 41 

Barnwell, F. H.. 2nd Lt 45 

Barlett, G. W., Pvt 46 

Baxter, S. A., 2nd Lt 48 

Blalock, Robert, Sgt 58 

Boone. W. E., 2nd Lt 63 

Braun. Paul, Sgt 68 

Brown, Bayard, 2nd Lt 73 

Bush, Garret. Cpl 81 

Carroll. R. E., Sgt 89 

Gather. G. P.. 2nd Lt 93 

Chesney. Anthony. Cpl 96 

Cornell. Elmo, Cpl 106 

Cornell, T. L., Capt 186 

Dabney, W. C. 1st Lt 114 

Dalrymple, W., Pvt 115 

Darkoski, Wactaw, Sgt 115 

Dickerson, W. A.. Pvt 123 

Dillenbeck. William. Pvt 124 

Dillon. Harry, 2nd Lt 124 

Dobbs, Lain, Sgt 125 

Donnelly, Edward. 1st Sgt. . . 127 

Dugan. Frank. Pvt 133 

Elliot. C. R., Lt. Col 138 

Fenton. N. D.. Cpl 144 

Fleet, G. T., Capt 147 

Foster. H. K., Capt 151 

Frasier. L. S., Maj 153 



16th infantry 

Edwards, Garrett, Sgt 137 

Evans, E. V., 2nd Lt l42 

Frasier, Duncan, 1st Lt 153 

Fritz. A. W.. Pvt 1.54 

Gates, Austin, Pvt 159 

Gillespie, W. L., Pvt 163 

Grider. T. E., Pvt 169 

Griffith, Walter, Pvt 170 

Gronenboon, Onno, Pvt 171 

Harrell, W. F., Col 180 

Howard, William, Pvt 199 

Hubbard, H. G., Pvt 200 

Jackson, B. C, Pvt 206 

Jackson, G. C, Sgt 206 

Jordan, C. M.. Pvt 215 

Karch, Emanuel, Pvt 218 

Kilmer, E. A., Pvt 224 

King, E. E., 1st Sgt 224 

King, George, Pvt 224 

Lavoie. L. J., Cpl 235 

Le Clair. Arthur. Cpl 236 

Lemmon, C. E., Sgt 238 

Leonard, H. D., Pvt 239 

Long, A. S.. Pvt 246 

Main, W. B., Pvt 265 

Marra, J., Pvt 269 

McAuliffe, D. C, Cpl 252 

McCormack, A. L., 2nd Lt . . . 254 

McMorris. W. R., Capt 261 

Meyers, George. Pvt 276 

Mitchell. G. R., Cpl 280 

Noble. E. S.. Cpl 296 

Olson, J. C, Pvt 302 

18th infantry 

Gibson, T. R. Ist Lt 161 

Norton, William. Sgt 298 

Rosa. H. E., Maj 341 

26th infantry 

Freml, Wesley, Ist Lt 154 

Gaines. J. P., 2nd Lt 156 

Gilliam, R. E., 1st Lt 163 

Greene, J. A.. Cpl 169 

Gucwa. Joseph, Pvt 172 

Hall, F. L., Pvt 174 

Hamel. A. R.. Capt 176 

Handwerck, R. E., Pvt 177 

Harbison. H. J., Pvt 179 

Harmon, J. L., 1st Lt 180 

Hilger, John, Sgt 191 

Holmes, J. H., Capt 196 

Ingold, W. J.. Sgt 205 

Jermaison, Axel, Pvt 210 

Jones, E. T., Sgt 214 

Kennedy. Harry, Pvt 221 

Kenner, A. W., Maj 222 

Kogler, J. M., Pvt 228 

Leege, B. R., Maj 238 

Lennox, H. K. Pvt 239 

Loder, J. C. 2nd Lt 245 

Lundegard. A. C, Pvt 248 

McCloud, J. M., Maj 254 

McConnell, W. O., Pvt 254 

McCoy, C. A.. Cpl 255 

McEntee. Eugene, Pvt 257 

Makas. S. N., Pvt 265 

Manning, J. C, Cpl 266 

Manton. W. W., Capt 267 

Marlin, Frank. Pvt 268 

495 



Page. A- W.. Pvt 304 

Phipps, G. T., 1st Lt 315 

Price. Thomas. Pvt 322 

Ramsch, John, Sgt 325 

Reilly. Michael. Sgt 330 

Rice, Malcolm, Capt 331 

Robinson, W. F., Cpl 337 

Sale. L. L.. Pvt 345 

Scanlan, A., 1st Sgt 348 

Schultz, F. M., Cpl 350 

Schultz, G. F., Pvt 350 

Simpson, R. A., Pvt 362 

Smith, Ansley. Sgt 365 

Soucy, F. G., Pvt 371 

Soules, J. A.. 2nd Lt 371 

Steele. W. P., Cpl 375 

Storm. G. P.. Bn. Sgt. Maj. .378 

Sullivan. Jerry. Sgt 381 

Thompson. L. E., Cpl 389 

Trekaukas. T. A.. Sgt 393 

Trimmer, Lee, Pvt 394 

Trower, Stallard, Ist Sgt. . . .394 

Van Buren, George, Pvt 397 

Wallenmaier. Herman. Pvt. . .403 

Weeds. E. H., Chap 409 

Weigel, Roy, Sgt 410 

Whisenant, H. W., 2nd Lt. . .414 

White, R. G., 1st Lt 414 

Wilkinson, Harold, Pvt 418 

Wilson, F. T., 2nd Lt 421 

Yockey, W. S., Pvt 429 

Zilkey, F., Cpl 431 



Walsh. Patrick, Sgt 404 

Wilson, R. M., Capt 421 



Mason. Zelna. Pvt 271 

Meyer, F. H., Pvt 276 

Mood. J. A., Capt 282 

Murphy, J. A., Sgt 289 

Newbold, C. V. P., IstLt. ...294 

O'Keefe, T. J., Cpl 301 

Parent, E. J., Pvt 306 

Payne, F. W., 2nd Lt 309 

Prout, William, Pvt 322 

Reiterman, Frank, Sgt 330 

Rickards, C. D., 2nd Lt 332 

Richards, J. N. C, Capt 332 

Ridgely, Charles, 1st Lt 333 

Rippetoe. G. C, Ist Lt 334 

Sackett. D. S., 1st Lt 345 

Scott. J. S.. Pvt 351 

Seidel, Thomas, Pvt 352 

Shull, L. C, 2nd Lt 359 

Smith, H. A.. Col 366 

Smith, J. E., Sgt 367 

Starlings, P. N.. Capt 374 

Stephens. J. W. P.. Capt 376 

Treadway, W. W., 2nd Lt. . .393 

Waldroop, Walter. Pvt 403 

Weaver, C. H., 2nd Lt 408 

Westervelt, E. C, 2nd Lt 341 

Whitson, R. K., Capt 416 

Wilkinson, T. R., Sgt 418 

Witten, Clarence, Pvt 424 

YoueU. R. M.. Maj 429 



Divisional Index — Continued 
28th infantry 



Allen. A. L., Cpl 31 

Allen, Fred, Sgt 32 

Anderson, R. B., Ist Lt 34 

Armstrong, E. V., Pvt 36 

Arnold, D. G., Cpl 36 

Ashcraft, E. M., Pvt 37 

Avery, C. D., 2nd Lt 38 

Baker, E. L., Pvt 41 

Birmingham, D. J., 1st Lt. . . 57 

Backley, E. J., Pvt 40 

Black, F. W., Capt 57 

Bollinger. E. V., Pvt 62 

Bolt, B. F., Pvt 62 

Buchanan, M. C, 2nd Lt 77 

Burke, C. H.. Cpl 79 

Buke, J. D., Sgt. Maj 79 

Caldwell, G. S. S., Pvt 84 

Carter. P. D., 2nd Lt 90 

Christenson, W. T., Sgt 97 

Christiansen, H. P., lat Sgt. . 97 

Church, J. H.. 2nd Lt 97 

Clapp, D. O., Pvt 98 

Cleland, J. R. D., Ist Lt 99 

Cullison, J. M., Lt. Col 112 

Curfman, T. D., Sgt 113 

Davis, N. B., Cpl 117 

Bearing, V. A., 2nd Lt 118 

De Ford, A. H., Cpl 120 

Derrickson, P. W., 2nd Lt. . .121 

Drumm, C. M., 2nd Lt 131 

Dubord, F. F., Pvt 132 

Ellis, M. B., Sgt. (M. of H.) . 19 



Evans, Roderick, Cpl 142 

Feb, E. E., Pvt 144 

Finnegan, Robert, Cpl 146 

Gage, G. H., Capt 156 

Gahring, W. R.. 1st Lt 156 

Gansaz. Stanley, Pvt 157 

Garner, G. W., Pvt 158 

Gunn, F. L., Pvt 173 

Hauss, A. H., Pvt 183 

Hill, G. H., Pvt 191 

Holmes, C. R., 1st Lt 195 

Howe, W. J., Pvt 200 

Huebner, C. R., Lt. Col 201 

Hugo, Jean, 1st Lt 202 

Humphrey, F. H., Mech 202 

Kinkade, B. L., Cpl 225 

Kopp, Henry, Pvt 229 

Kowaski, Lewis. Cpl 229 

Lageaise. Stanley, Jr., Cpl. . .232 

Laughlin. J. H.. Pvt 234 

Lecoin. R. H., Interpreter. . .237 

Lewis. James, Sgt 241 

LickUder, J. E., Sgt 241 

Lloyd, D. W., Pvt 245 

Lubeck. Tony. Pvt 248 

McVey, J. E.. Pvt 268 

Mahafey. Emory. Pvt 265 

Maxey. R. J.. Lt. Col 272 

Mayger. A. G.. 1st Lt 273 

Medeiros. F. L.. Sgt 274 

Mershon, Vance, Capt 276 



Miller, F. D., Pvt 278 

Mongeau, H. J., Cpl 282 

Mosher, H. E., Capt 287 

Naiman, H. A., Pvt 291 

O'Flaherty, C. F., Chap 300 

Oliver, M. O., Sgt 301 

Parker, S. I., 2nd Lt 307 

Quinn, Jim, 2nd Lt 324 

Rasmusses, Alexander, Maj . . 325 

Rayner, L C, Sgt 327 

Redwood, G. B., 1st Lt 327 

Reiffin, Abe, Pvt 329 

Reynolds, F. J., Pvt 331 

Riley. Raymond, Pvt 334 

Senay, C. T., Capt 353 

Shumate, C. L., Pvt 359 

Silver, H. S.. 1st Lt 361 

Sorenson. S. C. 1st Lt 370 

Strains. T. R.. 2nd Lt 373 

Stapleton. W. A., Cpl 374 

Stonecipher. M.. Sgt 378 

Strinling. W. B.. Cpl 379 

Sullivan. J. M.. Pvt 381 

Thacker, Edgar. Pvt 386 

Tukey, A. A., 2nd Lt 395 

Vedral, Anthony, Sgt 399 

White, J. B., Pvt 414 

Whitington, C. E., Pvt 416 

Williams, Frank. Sgt 418 

Wilson. Casel. Pvt 421 

Winters, R. C, 1st Lt 423 



Birch, Ernest, Cpl . 



5th field artillery 

56 I Keachie, E. S.. Cpl 218 | Weatherman. Hugh. Pvt. 



.408 



Barton. H. D., Cpl 46 

Dettre. R. H.. Cpl 122 

Downer. J. W., Lt. Col 129 

Du Bois. Alfred. Interpreter. 131 
Greene, J. N., Capt 169 



Bills. A. C. Cpl 56 

Gushing. F. R.. Sgt 114 

Dunne, J. T., Cpl 134 



Ballard. B. W.. Cpl 42 

Boas. R. H.. 1st Lt 61 

Borkus. Thomas. Cpl 64 

Bourland. W. F.. 1st Lt 65 

Brooks. E. P.. 1st Lt 72 

Chiles. W. K., Sgt 96 

Colyer.W.E., Sgt., (M. ofH.) 18 

Daley, P. A., Pvt 114 

Dalrymple, T. E., Sgt 1st CI. 114 

Dollard, W. B., Pvt 126 

Gallagher, J. M., Cpl 156 



6th field artillery 

Jones. H. J.. 2nd Lt 215 

Liberman. Louis, Cpl 241 

Lietzan, J. S., Pvt 242 

Murray, W. L., Cpl 290 

Petrovic, J. L., Cpl 313 

7th field artillery 

Hahn, Frederick, 2nd Lt 174 I 

Handy, T. T., Capt 177 

Harlow, L. E. Cpl 180 

1st engineers 

Gillis. A. J.. Cpl 163 

Hanven. Chester. Pvt 183 

Helmick, D. S., Capt 187 

Kiah, M. J., Cpl 223 

Koehler. K. H. A., Pvt 228 

Koon. C. R.. Pvt 229 

Lemaster. Frank. Pvt 238 

Marshall. L. F.. Cpl 269 

Miller, Bryan, Pvt 278 

Pearce, Z. W., Pvt 310 

Perkins, B. R., Pvt 311 



Quick, A. H., Cpl 323 

Smith. S. T.. 1st Lt. .'. 368 

Still well. Frank. Sgt 377 

Vallely, F. P., Pvt 397 



Kaufman, Abe, Pvt 218 

McVickar. Lansing. 1st Lt. . .263 
Packard, W. L., Pvt 304 



Read, R. E., Pvt 327 

Roskowski. John. Pvt 340 

Savitsky, A., Cpl 347 

Smith. H. L.. Jr.. Capt 367 

Springer. Frank. Pvt 373 

Thoete. C. G., Sgt. 1st CI. . . .387 

Thomas, David, Cpl 387 

Tracy, J. F.. Sgt 393 

Trimble. D. N.. Sgt 394 

Ward. F. G., Pvt 405 

Wills. J. H., Maj 420 



2nd machine gun BATTALION 



Achenback. Max, Pvt 27 

Boggs, J. C, 1st Lt 62 

Bushnell, T. K., 2nd Lt 82 

Christman, C. R., 2nd Lt 97 

Cotton. J. W.. Capt 107 

Crawford, H. E., Pvt 110 



Desrechers. Rolphe, Pvt 122 

Dial, W. v.. Lt 122 

Kirk. Edgar. 2nd Lt 225 

Lange. C. M., Pvt 233 

Lewis. S. A.. Sgt 241 

Lindberg. A. W., Capt 243 



Lusk. J. G., 1st Lt 249 

McCarthy, C. A., Pvt 253 

Smith, W. K., Sgt 369 

Strawbridge, George, Pvt. . . .379 

Thompson, W. D.. Capt 390 

Wells. E. L., 2nd Lt 411 



Barnes. Raymond, Pvt 44 

Calhoun, G. W.. Pvt 84 

Cooper, J. A., 2nd Lt 106 

David. C. A.. Maj 116 

Durham, J. E., Sgt 135 



3rd machine gun BATTALION 

Heydenberk, Dick, Pvt 189 Moore, J. H., 2nd Lt 283 

Hildebrand. Harry. Sgt 191 Morehead. Herbert, Sgt 284 

Levas, James, Sgt 240 Murray. C. E., 1st Lt 290 

Markus, N. W., 2nd Lt 268 Payne, W. J., Sgt 309 

McLoughlin, William, Pvt. . .261 



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1st ammunition train 

Jones, Alvey, Bn. Sgt. Maj . .214 

1st field signal battalion 

Nelson, A. E., Sgt. 1st CI 293 



2nd field signal BATTALION 



Dolce. L. C, Cpl 126 

Gosselin, Alexander, Sgt 167 

Lockard, D. H., Sgt 245 



Burnett. C, Sgt 80 

McKinlock, G. A., Jr., 2nd Lt.260 



Preston, J. T., Sgt 321 

Shrader, E. A., Pvt 359 



MISCELLANEOUS 

Griffith. O. C. Pvt 170 

Parris. W. W.. 1st Lt 307 



Slate, J. W., Cpl 364 

Thompson, Waldo, Cpl 390 



Pearce, P. R., 1st Lt 310 



De Woillemont, Le P., Lt 122 

HaU, C. P., Lt. Col 174 

Adams, Edward, Pvt 28 

Adams. J. Q., 2nd Lt 29 

Allen. W. Y.. Pvt 52 

Arnold, A. C, Lt. Col 36 

Baldwin, Thomas, Pvt 42 

Bart, F. J., Pvt. (M. of H.) . 17, 46 

Barrett, H. W., 2nd Lt 45 

Bassett, W. S., Cpl 46 

Blakeman, C. W., Sgt 58 

Bouton, A. E., Maj 65 

Boyle, W. J., Cpl 66 

Bradley, J. L.. Pvt 1st CI. . . . 67 

Brewer. J. B., Sgt 70 

Brooks. F. A.. Sgt 72 

Brown. H. A., Cpl 74 

Burdett, W. C, Capt 18 

Burns, T. V., Pvt 80 

Buschman, Jerome, Sgt 81 

Campbell, J. A., 2nd Lt 85 

Cappell, Marvin, Capt 86 

Carrier, W. H., 1st Lt 88 

Carter, T. E., 2nd Lt 90 

Chapman, E. G., Capt 95 

Courtney, A. M., Pvt 107 

Cowie, James, Sgt 108 

Crompton, W. H., Sgt Ill 

Curlee, William, Cpl 113 

Denig, R. L., Maj 120 

Dogress, Christian, Pvt 126 

Doughty, C. A., Pvt 129 

Dupre, M. J., Sgt 133 

Earle, W. J., Cpl 136 

Edwards, H. F., 2nd Lt 137 

Elmer, C. G.. 2nd Lt 138 

Erkenbrack, H. B., Pvt 140 

Estep. Isaac. Pvt 141 

Fiorito, Dionigo, Pvt 146 

Foss, S. C, Pvt 151 

Fritz, C. A., Cpl 154 

Galawitch, August, Pvt 156 

Gardner, E. W., Pvt 157 

Garside, H. P., Pvt 158 

Grundy, John, Pvt 172 

Hambrick, G. A., Sgt 176 

Harwood, F. M., Pvt 182 

Ackley, James, Pvt 28 

Alekno, Frank, Pvt 31 

Babst, J. J., Chap., 1st Lt. . . 39 

Bay, R. W., Cpl 48 

Beard, E. L., Pvt 49 

Callard, Arthur, Pvt 84 



2nd division 
STAFF ADJUTANT, ETC. 

Quinton, R., Lt. Col 324 

Rhea, J. C, Col 331 

9th INFANTRY 

Hassard, R. J., Cpl 182 

Heliiwell, H. H., 1st Lt 186 

Houston, Clyde, Pvt 199 

Howard, W. H., 1st Lt 200 

Hunter, J. W., Pvt 203 

Ives, E. B., 1st Lt 206 

Jackson, William, Sgt 207 

Jankowski, Jan, Sgt 208 

Janssen, RoUa, Cpl 208 

Kackreycki, B., Pvt 217 

Kelly, L. P., 1st Lt 220 

Kilby, R. E. L., Pvt 223 

Kimball, W. G., 1st Lt 224 

Lasco, Patrick, Pvt 234 

Lashiwer, Hyman, Pvt. 1st. C1234 

Launcelot, M. V., Sgt 233 

Lay, Arthur, Mech 236 

Leonard, M. C, 1st Lt 239 

MacNider, Hanford, Capt. . .251 

McVicker. F. D., Pvt 263 

Mabreski, Michael, Cpl 263 

Macarovsky, Herman, Sgt. . .263 
Mangiracino, Frank. Pvt .... 266 

Massicotte, A. J., Pvt 271 

Mates, Harry, Pvt 271 

Mattfeldt, C. O., 1st Lt 272 

Mazurkevczk, S., Pvt 273 

Menges, B. H., Pvt 275 

Michaels, E. C, 1st Lt 277 

Minelga, Frank, Pvt 279 

Morgan, J. W., Cpl 285 

Norton, E. D., Pvt 297 

Oiler, George, Sgt 300 

O'Rourkb. J. P., Pvt 303 

Osborne, Harry, Cpl 303 

Owens, Gilbert, Sgt 304 

Parker, G. E., 1st Lt 306 

Parker, J. A., Pvt 307 

Payne, E. C, Pvt 309 

Pedro, J. C, Pvt 310 

Perkaus, Frank, Sgt 311 

Peterson, Helmer, Pvt 312 

Plettner, Aaron, Capt 316 

Plummer, George, Pvt 317 



23rd infantry 

Canavan, Patrick, Pvt 86 

Cook, F. A., Maj 105 

De May, Joseph, Pvt 120 

Doyle, J. J., Cpl 130 

Eaton, S. S., Capt 136 

Furbush, G. W., Jr., 1st Lt. . 155 

497 



Van Amburgh, H. C, Cpl. . .397 



Robertson, A. G., 2nd Lt. . . .336 

Rockwell, John. Pvt 338 

Rockwell, W. F., Pvt 338 

Rogers, Will, Pvt 339 

Ryan, O. H., Cpl 342 

Schkoda, Thomas. Bglr 349 

Seastrand. E. W., Pvt 352 

Shamanski, W. A., Pvt 354 

Shimamowski, Alfred, Pvt. . .359 

Sikivica, Pat, Pvt 360 

Simpson, J. S., Sgt 362 

Sloan, O. L., Pvt 364 

Smith, F. E., Pvt 366 

Smith, H. S., 2nd Lt 366 

Smith, Millard, Sgt 368 

Smith, T. J., Cpl 369 

Smith, W. L., 1st Lt 369 

Spencer, G. A., Ist Sgt 372 

Starkey, Joseph, 1st Lt 374 

Statham, G. B., Pvt. 1st CI. .374 

Steiner, G. C, Sgt 375 

Steininger, R. H., Pvt 375 

Stewart, B. L., Cpl 376 

Tawater, C. M., Sgt 384 

Taylor, J. L., Capt 384 

Thompson, Simon, Pvt 389 

Tickner, J., Cpl 391 

Tierce, W. A., Pvt 391 

Toblini, Andy. Pvt 392 

Upton. L. S., Col 396 

Van lersal, Louis, Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 25 

Viera, Henry, Pvt 400 

Viniarsky, W., Pvt 400 

Wagner, Tony, Pvt 401 

Wall, W. W., Pvt 403 

Waters, F. E., Cpl 407 

Wendell, Anthony, Pvt 411 

Williams, F. G.. Pvt 418 

Williams, Mack, Pvt 419 

Woodward, D. W., Capt 425 

Worthen, W. R., Mech 426 

Zambrycyski, A., Pvt 430 

Zeiler, Elmer, Cpl 431 



Galloway, J. P., Ist Lt 157 

Genest, P. P., Mech 160 

Goltra, I. v., 1st Lt 165 

Gorman, J. A.. Cpl 167 

Griffin. M. G., 1st Lt 170 

Hamilton, Otho, 1st Lt 176 



Divisional Index — Continued 



Hansen. H. L., Cpl 178 

Heath, F. E., Cpl 185 

Heimerdinger, Charles, 2nd Lt. 186 

Hildreth, R. P., Capt 191 

Jacobson, William, Pvt 207 

Joe, C. B., Sgt 210 

Kane. C. J.. Pvt 217 

Lagassey, Napoleon, Pvt. . . .232 

Lonaider, Jules, Pvt 246 

Longfield. S. F., Cpl 246 

Lutz, J. D., Cpl 249 

McCormick, C. T., Sgt 255 

McGay, G. H., 2nd Lt 257 

McKenna, Patrick, Cpl 260 

McLawhom, L. B., Saddler. .261 

Mathis, J. D., Ist Lt 272 

Martin, C. A.. Capt 270 

Mazzoni, Louis, Pvt 273 

Alexander, M. C. Cpl 31 

Auer, Charles, Cpl 38 

Ball, E. B., Ph. M 42 

Bailey, G. W., Ph. M. 3rd CI. 40 

Baker, H. L, Sgt 41 

Barczykowski, F. J., Pvt. ... 44 

Barnhart, F. A., Sgt 45 

Barron, W. L.. Pvt 45 

Barrows, A. E., Pvt 45 

Baston, A. P., 1st Lt 41 

Bear, A. F., H. A 49 

Beauchamp, Felix, Capt 50 

Becker, F. H., 2nd Lt 60 

Bell, Joe, Sgt 52 

Bernier, O. D., 2nd Lt 54 

Bernstein, D., Cpl 54 

Berry, B. S., Maj 54 

Bird, F. M., Ph. M 57 

Blake, Robert, Ist Lt 58 

Blanchfield, John, Capt 54 

Bonday, Robert, Pvt 63 

Brady, J. J., Chap 68 

Brautigan, G. H., Pvt 68 

Brown, Dillmus, Pvt 73 

Broxup, John, Pvt 76 

Budde, G. W., Pvt 77 

Buford, D. L., Gun. Sgt 77 

Burnes, J. F., Capt 80 

Campbell, W. E., Sgt 86 

Carberry, James, 2nd Lt 87 

Carhart, J. B., 2nd Lt 87 

Casey, John, Sgt 91 

Christensen, L. C, Pvt 97 

Clark, G. H., Cpl 98 

Clarke, J. L., Pvt 99 

Clarkston, Samuel, Gun. Sgt. 99 

Colvin, D. P., 2nd Lt 103 

Cook, Walter, Gun. Sgt 105 

Cooper, O. M.. Cpl 106 

Courtney, James, Sgt 107 

Courtois, A., (French) 107 

Coverdell, V. A., Lt 108 

Cronin, R. P., Sgt Ill 

Cropeau, L. J., Pvt Ill 

Crossen, V. J., Sgt Ill 

Crowther, O. C, 1st Lt 112 

Cukela, L., 1st Lt. (M. of H.) 18 

Culnan, J. H., Sgt 112 

Decarre, Alphonse, Capt 119 

Dennis, C. A., 2nd Lt 121 

Dessez, P. T., Surgeon 122 

Devlin, B. J., Pvt., 1st CI 122 

Dickinson, Dwight, Jr., Lt. 

(J. G.) 123 

Dock, F. J., Cpl 125 

Donaghue, R. H., Sgt 127 

Doody, John, Cpl 128 

Dunbeck, Charley., Capt 133 

Engel, W. F., Sgt 140 



23rd infantry— Continued 

Menge, W. M., Pvt 274 

Menter, L. H., Pvt 275 

Meyering, W. D., 1st Lt 276 

Mikos, J. N. J., Cpl 277 

Mitchell, Clarence, Capt 280 

Mitchell, J. E., 2nd Lt 280 

Molloy, J. A., Lt 281 

Morningstar, Leroy, Sgt 285 

Mulhall, H. T., Sgt 288 

Patrick, W. E., Chap 308 

Phalen, E. F., Cpl 313 

Reeve, C. B., 1st Lt 329 

Reynolds, W. G., Capt 331 

Richman, H. C, Pvt 332 

Sharp, J. H., 2nd Lt 355 

Sheeran, J. J., 1st Lt 356 

Shepherd, Grant, Capt 357 

Shimanowich, Alex., Pvt 358 

5th regiment, U. S. M. C. 

Farmer, W. R., Secretary, 

Y.M.C.A 143 

Fay, J. H., Capt 143 

Feland, Logan, Bug. Gen. . . .144 

Feigle, W. M., Sgt 144 

Ferguson, W. J., Cpl 145 

Fischer, R. McC, Cpl 141 

Flynn, F. J., Gun. Sgt 147 

Fox, D. R., Sgt 152 

Fox, W. H., Pvt 152 

Frank, Peter, Pvt 155 

Geer, P. S., Cpl 160 

Gibbons, J. J., Sgt 161 

Gilbert, L. T., Pvt 162 

Godbey, A. D.. Cpl 165 

Grant, John, 1st Sgt 168 

Griffen, W. L., Cpl 170 

Gustafson, J. A., 2nd Lt 173 

Hamilton, G. W., Maj 176 

Haney, J. S., Pvt 177 

Hansen, William. Cpl 178 

Hardiman, M. J., Pvt 179 

Hardenrider, L. H., Pvt 180 

Heckman, J. H., Ist Lt 183 

Hewitt, C. W., Jr., Cpl 187 

Higginson, W. P., 1st Sgt 190 

Hiller, W. S., Cpl 192 

Hirst, S. C, Pvt 192 

Hoffman, C. F., Gun. Sgt. ... 193 
Hoffman, C. F., Gun. Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 20 

Hook, F. R., Lt 197 

Hope, E. B.. Ist Lt 197 

Hopta. J. L., Cpl 198 

Hughes, G. D., Cpl 201 

Hulbert, H. L., Mr. G 202 

Hunt, L. P., Capt 203 

Hunter, D. A., 1st Sgt 203 

Hurley, P. T., Pvt 204 

Inman. L. W., Sgt 205 

Israel, Frederick, 2nd Lt 206 

Jamison, R. R., Ph. M., 1st C1.208 
Jennison. C. S.. Ph. M., 2nd 

CI 210 

Johnson, G. A., 2nd Lt 211 

Jordan, Jack, Cpl 215 

Justesen, W. A., Pvt 216 

Kane, T. W., Sgt 217 

Kaulsky, Frank, Pvt 218 

Keller, Theodore, Sgt 220 

Kelley, F. J., 1st Lt 220 

Kness, K. F., Pvt 227 

Kocak, Matej, Sgt., (M. of H.) 

21 228 
Korman! F.' A..' Pvt. '. '. '. '. '...'. 229 

Kukoski, John, Pvt 231 

Lee, W. H., Cpl 237 

Legendre, J. H., 2nd Lt 238 

Leitner, Aloyaius. Pvt 238 

498 



Shumate, J. W., Pvt 359 

Siebert, Clarence, Pvt 360 

Siers, Frank, Pvt 360 

Sinatra, Marion, Pvt 363 

Stone, E. R., Col 378 

Sullivan, D. W., Pvt 380 

Swarts, R. E.. 1st Lt 382 

Tarter. C. M., Sgt 384 

Taylor, T. J., Lt 385 

Thebert, W. F., Pvt 387 

Thomas, Everett, Bglr 388 

Thompson, H. L., Capt 389 

Turano, John, Pvt 395 

Waddill, E. C, Maj 401 

Whitaker, Jesse, Cpl 414 

White, D. W., 2nd Lt 414 

Youngdahl, O. E.. Capt 430 

Zane. E. L., Col 430 

Lienhard, Jacob, 2nd Lt 242 

Leroux, Maurice, 1st Lt 239 

Lindgren, E. E., 2nd Lt 243 

Locke, K. W., Cpl 245 

Lukins, F. T., Sgt 248 

Luloff, Zalme, Pvt 248 

Lyng, A. E., Gun. Sgt 249 

Lyster, W. G., Pvt 250 

McCoy, C. T., Pvt 255 

McCoy, Jos., Capt 255 

Mclntyre, W. M.. Pvt 259 

McLendon, P. A., Lt. (j. g.)..26I 

Mackin, E. E., Pvt 264 

Markley. George, Sgt 268 

Mathias, Jean, Pvt 272 

Melcher, E. J., Cpl 274 

Merkel, E. E., Ph. M., 2nd CI. 275 

Messanelli, R. A., Ph. M 276 

Messinger, E. J., Pvt 276 

Miles, T. H., 2nd Lt 277 

Miller, T. A. O., Pvt 279 

Mincey, G. A., Cpl 277 

Montag, B. W., Cpl 282 

Mosley, Gaines, Capt 287 

Naegle, H. M., Pvt 291 

Nolan, V. A., Ph. M 296 

Nolte, L. v., H. A., 1st CI. . .296 
Norstrand, C. J., Sgt. Maj. . .297 

Olds, Arthur, Sgt 301 

Otto, W. H., Cpl 303 

Parmley, W. B., Sgt 307 

Peterson. G. I.. Ph. M., 3rd 

CI 312 

Peterson. W. C, 2nd Lt 313 

Petty, O. H., Lt 303 

Pilcher, L. W., Sgt 315 

Platt, C. E., Cpl 316 

Piatt, J. H., 1st Lt 316 

Pratt, L. L., Lt. Com 320 

Rea, L. E., 2nd Lt 327 

Reed, E. B., Ph. M., 2nd Cl. .328 

Regan. G. V.. Cpl 329 

Richmond. C. H.. Cpl 332 

Richmond, C. L., Pvt 332 

Rindeau, A. J., Gun. Sgt 334 

Rogers, B. F.. Ph. M.. 2nd C1.339 

Rodgers, J. W., Sgt 338 

Rodgers, M. S., Gun. Sgt 338 

Russell. T. N.. Ph. M 343 

Ryan, J. E., Cpl 344 

Schiani, Alfred, Pvt 348 

Schwab. V. H., Sgt 351 

Scott, M. R., Gun. Sgt 351 

Seitz. L. E., Pvt 352 

Shea, R. O'B., Lt. (J.G.) 356 

Shearer, M. E., Maj 356 

Shepard, L. C, 1st Lt 357 

Sherman, S. G., Sgt 357 

Showers. W. L.. Pvt 35? 



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5th regiment, U. S. M. C— Continued 



Sieg, R. E., Pvt 360 

Silverthorn, M. H., 2nd Lt... 361 

Simpson, R. H., Pvt 362 

Sinclair, W. W., Pvt 363 

Slover, Robert, Cpl 364 

Smith, J. F., Pvt 367 

Somers, V. L., 2nd Lt 370 

Stenson, C. H., Pvt 375 

Strin, B. T., Cpl 379 

Sweet, Walter, 2nd Lt 383 

Synnott, J. A., 2nd Lt 383 

Tanbert, A. A., Pvt 384 

Tenley, E. H., H. A., 1st CI. .386 



Terrill, J. S., Maj 386 

Tharau, Herman, Gun. Sgt. . .387 

Thayer, Sidney, Jr., 1st Lt 387 

Thomas, Fred, 2nd Lt 388 

Thompson, J. W., Pvt 389 

Todd, Harold, Gun. Sgt 392 

Tousic, Frank, C. Ph. M. . . .392 

Turrell, J. S., Lt. Col 396 

Van Dusen, R. R., Sgt 398 

Vierbuchen, W. J., Sgt 400 

Vollmer, F. D., Pvt 401 

Ware, A. F., Sgt 406 

Wass, L. S., Capt 407 



Wayne, L. G., Pvt 408 

Wear, E. W., Cpl 408 

Werner, Bernard, Sgt 411 

West, Henry, Sgt 412 

Westergren, H. O., Pvt 413 

Whitehead, Frank, Capt 415 

Wilcox, R. M., 1st Lt 417 

Willmot, W. H., Gun. Sgt. . .420 
Wincheubaugh, Wolcott, Cpl . 422 

Womack, J. H., Pvt 424 

Wood, Dolph, Pvt 424 

Yardborough, G. H., 1st Lt. .428 
Zinner, F. J., 2nd Lt 431 



Adams, J. P., 1st Lt 28 

Alsup, J. W., Pvt 33 

Aselton, E. K., Pvt 37 

Axton, A. P., Pvt 39 

Balch, J. H., Ph. M 42 

Beird, R. H., Pvt 51 

Belfry, Earl, Sgt 51 

Bogan, H. S., Sgt 61 

Boone, J. T., Lt. Com 63 

Boone, R. W., Cpl 63 

Bos, Lambert, Pvt 64 

Brandon, Clyde, Pvt 68 

Broberg, C. J., Pvt 72 

Brogdon, Ronald, Ph. M 72 

Brooks, C. W., Cpl 72 

Brooks, E. E., Pvt 72 

Butterfield, O. J., Cpl 82 

Carter, J. W., Pvt 90 

Gates, C. B., Capt 93 

Chandler. H. E., Capt 94 

Chase, R. W., Cpl 95 

Chatman, G. M., Pvt 95 

Childs, Howard, Cpl 96 

Clark, Chalmers, Pvt 98 

Cogswell, J. C, 1st Lt 100 

Cole, E. B., Maj 101 

Cone, Ben, Cpl 103 

Cook, H. C, Pvt 105 

Cornell, W. R., Ma. Gun 106 

Croll, G. H., Pvt 110 

Daly, Daniel, 1st Sgt 115 

Dargis, J. A., Cpl 115 

Depue. D. T., Pvt 121 

Dougherty, N. F., 1st Lt 129 

Duncan, D. F., Capt 133 

Dunlavy, H. D., Pvt 134 

Eddy, H. L., 2nd Lt 136 

Eddy, W. A.. 2nd Lt 136 

Faga, W. H., Sgt 142 

Farrant, O. C, Sgt 143 

Farwell, W. G., Com 143 

Fleitz, M. F., Pvt 148 

Fletcher, H. B., Cpl 148 

Flocken, J. B., Pvt 149 

Fowler, E. C, Ist Lt 152 



6th regiment, U. S. M. C. 

Frank, G. T., Sgt 152 

Frye, J. G., Pvt 154 

Fuller, E. C, Capt 155 

Furr, W. E., Pvt 155 

Garages, J. A., Cpl 158 

Geiger, F. F., Sgt 160 

Gibson, C. S., Pvt 161 

Gibson, R., Cpl 161 

Gill, W. T., Jr., Lt 163 

Glucksman, Samuel, Pvt. . . .164 

Groff, John, Gun. Sgt 171 

GuUion, Otto, Sgt 172 

Haws, E. H., Pvt 184 

Hermle, L. D., 1st Lt 188 

Hill, F. W., Cpl 191 

Houchins, L. C, Sgt 198 

Huffstader, L. D., Pvt 201 

Hurley, P. H., Ist Lt 204 

Husted, C. S., Pvt 204 

Ingalls, J. J., Cpl 205 

Johnson, S. M., 2nd Lt 212 

Jordan, R. O., Pvt 216 

Kelley, J. J., Pvt. (M. of H.) . 21 

Kidder, H. P., 2nd Lt 223 

Kinsburg, C. O., Ph. M 225 

Kruezman, W. A., Pvt 230 

Lindsey, C. S., Pvt 243 

Litchfield, J. R., Ph. M., 3rd 

CI 244 

Loomis, C. v., Cpl 246 

Lotspiech, O. V., Pvt 247 

McKinney, D. J., Sgt 260 

McLeod, H. L., Pvt 261 

Manning, James, H. A 266 

Marlowe, F. M., Sgt 268 

Marshall, R. W., 2nd Lt 269 

Meyer, Albert, Pvt 276 

Michael, W. H., Lt 276 

Miller, H. S., Pvt 278 

Mills, B. H., Pvt 279 

Moore, W. B., 2nd Lt 284 

Moreland, O. E., Cpl 284 

Murray, C. I., 1st Lt 290 

Myers, D. E., Pvt 290 



Nagazyna, J. J., Gun. Sgt. . .291 

Noble, A. H., 1st Lt 296 

Nutting, L. H., Pvt 298 

O'Kelley, G. C, Sgt 301 

Osborne, W. D., Lt 303 

Overton, M. C, Capt 304 

Parker, D. M., Cpl 306 

Philbald, H. W., Cpl 314 

Pilkerton, A. W., Ph. M 315 

Pruitt, J. H., Cpl. (M. of H.) . 23 

Quick, J. H., Sgt. Maj 324 

Randies, H. J., Cpl 326 

Reeves, R. W., Cpl 329 

Roberts, C. G., Ist Lt 336 

Robertson, J. F., 1st Lt 336 

Robinson, C. C, 2nd Lt 337 

Rocky, K. E., Capt 338 

Rockwell, M. C, Pvt 338 

Schaffner, F. C, Ph. M., 3rd 

CI 348 

Schneider, J. G., Ist Lt 349 

Schreech, G. W., Cpl 349 

Sellers, J. McB., Ist Lt 353 

Sexton, F. L., Pvt 354 

Sheaff. D. R., Cpl 356 

Shepherd, R. H. C, Pvt 357 

Simmons, S. S., Pvt 361 

Simon, F. J., Sgt 361 

Smiley, D. F., Pvt 365 

Smith, D. F., Capt 366 

Spaulding, D. L., Cpl 371 

Taugher, C. B.. 2nd Lt 384 

Tilghman, Benjamin, Cpl 391 

Timmerman, L. F.,Jr., 2nd Lt.391 

Troup, C. D., Pvt 394 

Ulrich, William, Sgt. Maj 396 

Van Amburgh, H. C, Cpl. . .397 

Vial, F. A., Cpl 399 

Viera, J. N., Pvt 400 

West, J. A., 2nd Lt 412 

Wheeler, F. C, 1st Lt 414 

Widdifield, C. J., 2nd Lt 417 

Woolert, E. J., Cpl 424 

Zane, R. T., Capt 430 



2nd artillery brigade 

Buck, B. B., Brig. Gen. Com. 77 



Calvin, H. L., Capt 85 

Carton, C. A., Sgt 91 

Cross. H. A., Cpl Ill 

Edwards. H. S.. Pvt 137 

EUet, Monroe. Pvt 138 



12th field artillery 

Forsyth, M. W., Jr., Pvt 151 

Geyer, R. E., Pvt 161 

Gillottie, Angelo, Pvt 163 

Green, D. R., Sgt 168 

Henricks, T. N., 1st Lt 187 



Hood, R. B., Capt 196 

Moran, Russell, Pvt 284 

Settle, Frank, Pvt. 1st CI 353 

Thomas, C. M.. Sgt 387 



13th field artillery 

Beal, H. v., Cpl 49 | Behan, J. P., Pvt. 

499 



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Bongardt, C. F., 2nd Lt. 
Coakley, J. L., Cpl 



17th field artillery 

. 63 1 Furness, Thomas, Lt 155 

.100 I Hubbard, W. W., 1st Lt 200 



McKendry, S. J., Pvt 259 



Bartlett, E. E., Jr., Pvt 46 

Benjamin, R. N., 1st Lt 53 

Blust, P. E., Pvt 60 

Boyd, L. A., Pvt 66 

Byrd, M. C, Ist Sgt 83 

Cope, O. M., Cpl 106 

Doogs, J. A., Pvt 128 

Gallo, Joseph, Sgt 157 

Garr, C. W., Cpl 158 

Goodrich, L. D., Pvt 166 



2nd engineers 

Gustafson, Carl, Pvt 173 

Holt, J. L., Pvt 196 

Levan, Simpson, Cpl 240 

Miller, J. C, Jr., 2nd Lt 278 

Molsberry, H. C, 1st Lt 281 

Nichols, C. E., Sgt 294 

O'Brien, C. J., Sgt 299 

O'Brien, J. J., Sgt 299 

Peck, M. H., Capt 310 

Raffington, C. S., Pvt 325 



Reid, A. W., Pvt 329 

Sanders, J. D., Cpl 346 

Sarti, Wm., Sgt. 1st CI 346 

Saunders, T. D., Cpl 347 

Shepard, E. E., Pvt. 1st CI. .357 

Snow, W. A., Maj 369 

Spafford, J. H., 1st Lt 371 

Steimel, W. J., Pvt 375 

Steimer, J. J. F., Maj 375 

Wilkerson, Alfred, Pvt 418 



4th machine gun BATTALION 



Aiello, Antonio, Pvt 30 

Beeby, A. E., Cpl 51 

Danysch, S. G., Sgt 115 

Bruce, A. D., Maj 76 



Di Carlo, Salvatore, Pvt 123 

Hanna, E. G., Pvt 178 

Harris, J., Sgt 181 

Hunt, Charies, Pvt 202 



Phillips, Charles, Pvt 314 

Srygley, E. F., 1st Lt 373 

Wyatt, Lindon, Cpl 427 



5th MACHINE GUN BATTALION 



Berry, B. I., 2nd Lt 54 

Blaknee, Faun, 1st Sgt 58 

Cain, J. S., Sgt 84 

Chapman, E. G., Capt 95 

Claflin, J. A., Sgt 97 

Clark, P. J., Pvt 98 



Henricksen, Hans, Pvt 188 

Hovatter, E. E., Pvt 199 

Maroney, W., 1st Sgt 269 

Mazkawz, Louis, Cpl 273 

Pisticoudis, Theodore, Pvt. . .316 



Rice, C. C, 2nd Lt 331 

Stevens, H. A., 2nd Lt 376 

Swanson, C. E., Cpl 382 

Vercoe, Stanley, Pvt 399 

Wozniaok, Anthony, Pvt. . . .426 



6th machine gun BATTALION 



Bald, Edward, Cpl 42 

Bleasdale, V. F., 1st Lt 59 

Bower, George, 2nd Lt 65 

Brummett, J. R., Pvt 76 

Butterfield, O. J., Cpl 82 

Cochrane, R. S., C. P. M 100 

Cole, J. E., Pvt 101 

Crabbe, T. P., Pvt 109 

Dillon, J. E., Pvt 124 

Fury, W. H., Sgt 156 

Haefliger, Fred, Pvt 174 



Hart, J. S., 1st Lt 181 

Hoffman. L. L., Pvt 194 

King, O. D., Lt 225 

Lane, H. V., Pvt 233 

McNulty, John, 1st Sgt 262 

Moran, P. J., Pvt 284 

Multer, W. L., Pvt 288 

Olsen, J. E., Pvt 302 

Pauley, W. E., Pvt 309 

Porter, E. W., Pvt 318 

Pretty, J. J., Pvt 321 



Ream, B. L., Pvt 327 

Slyke, A. G., Sgt 364 

Spencer, Ernest, Pvt 372 

Stamps, B. B.. C. P. M 374 

Syverson, G. I., Pvt 383 

Voorhees, G. C, Pvt 401 

Wilbur, T. A., Sec'y Y.M.C.A.417 

Wincenclak, William, Sgt 422 

Witt, G. D., Ph. M. 3rd CI. .424 
Yates, F. R., Ph. M. 3rd CI . . . 429 



2nd ammunition TRAIN 

Sigg, C. F., 1st Sgt 362 | Walters, A. L., Sgt. 



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3rd division 

5th brigade 

Manier, W. R., Jr., Capt 266 | Sladen, F. W., Brig. Gen 364 



Adamkewitt, Waclan, Pvt ... 28 

Baker, J. M., Cpl 41 

Banks, L. S., Pvt 43 

Barkley, J. L., Pvt 1st CI. 

C. M. of H.) 17 

Bell, A. J., Jr., 2nd Lt 51 

Bell, Blake, Pvt 52 

Bender, John, Pvt 53 

Berkeley, T. I., 2nd Lt 54 

Blaurock, Oscar, Pvt 59 

Boiling, A. R., 2nd Lt 62 

Campbell, M. H., Band Sgt. . 86 

Carr, W. W., Maj 88 

Combs, Steve, Cpl 103 

Davis, W. E., Sgt 117 

Derry, J. W., Pvt 121 



4th infantry 

Doherty, John, 1st Sgt 126 

Donahoe, F. C, Pvt 127 

Dorey, Halstead, Col 128 

Feinberg, H. J., Pvt 144 

Fesselmeyer, W. T., 2nd Lt. .145 

Fillyaw, W. J., Pvt 146 

Finn, Henry, Pvt 146 

Floyd, W. M., Pvt 149 

Hausmann, W. L., Pvt 183 

Hensley, T. L., Pvt 188 

James, J. A., Sgt 207 

Jervey, F. J., Capt 210 

Kanopsky, Frank, Pvt 217 

Keadok, Joseph, Pvt. 1st CI .. 218 

Kennedy, Grant, Cpl 221 

Kepner, W. E., Capt 222 

500 



Klanska, Frederic, Pvt 226 

Kmiotek, A., Pvt 227 

Kozloski, J., Pvt 229 

Lewis, F. N., Capt 241 

Lidwell, H. L., Sgt 242 

Lucia, A., Pvt. 1st CI 248 

Lukas, Joseph, Pvt 248 

McConnell, J. B., 1st Lt 254 

Mc Donough, J. F., Cpl 256 

Madden, David, Sgt 264 

Manula, Harry, Pvt 267 

MargoUn, Harry, Pvt 268 

May, L. T., Pvt 273 

Moritz, M. F., Sgt 285 

Morton, L. A., Pvt 287 

NaUe, J. B., Maj 291 



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Narewouchek, T., Sgt 291 

Olejnik, Frank, Cpl 301 

Owens, F. A., 1st Lt 304 

Peronace, Anthony, Pvt 311 

Pokorny, Robert, Pvt 317 

Politte, M. C, Cpl 317 

Poplin, D. C, Pvt 318 

Radevick, R., Pvt 324 



4th infantry— Con^mwecZ 

Scialabra, Joseph 351 

Scully, G. F.. Pvt 352 

Shupp, R. F., 1st Lt 360 

Smith, Emerson, Pvt 366 

Smyth, R. M., Maj 369 

Snyder. A. E., Pvt 369 

Stewart, G. L.. Sgt 376 

Waite, G. T., Pvt 401 



Walsh, Frank, Pvt 403 

Walton, El A., Mechanic. . . .405 

Weidmaier, B. A., Pvt 410 

Whaley, W. P., Sgt 413 

Wickliffe, R. E., Pvt 417 

WiUey, J. E., Pvt 418 

Williams, R. T., Pvt 420 

Wright, J. W., Sgt 427 



Bean, Rufus, Sgt 49 

Beautty, G. S., 2nd Lt 50 

Beck, J. I., Cpl 50 

Bothwell, Eugene, Pvt 64 

Bregger, Thomas, Pvt 69 

Price, A. T.., Jr., Ist Lt 70 

Brown, J. J., 1st Lt 75 

Budd, J. O., Pvt 77 

Burns, M. D., Pvt 80 

Byam, O. P., 2nd Lt 82 

Chafin, Marile, Cpl 94 

Colflesh, Robert, Cpl 102 

Condit, P. H., 1st Lt 103 

Dechert, Robert, Capt 119 

Fiske, N. R., Capt 147 

Flannery, W. R., 1st Lt 147 

Adams, J. C, Capt 29 

AUen, C. E.. Ist Lt 32 

Baker, D. B., 1st Lt 41 

Batchelder, H. W., 1st Lt. . . . 47 

Bates, Paul, Sgt 47 

Beck, Albert, Sgt 50 

Beebe, L. C, Capt 51 

Bleadale, R. H., Pvt 59 

Boehle, William, Pvt 61 

Borst, R. P., Reg. Spl. Sgt. . . 64 

Brown, Frank, Cpl 74 

Bub, Elroy, Pvt 76 

Cattus, J. C, 1st Lt 93 

Chappell, R. A., Pvt 95 

Cox, E. J., 1st Sgt 108 

Dooley, J. J., Sgt 128 

Dougherty, R. M., Reg. Sgt. 

Maj 129 

Duey, Arma, Pvt 132 

Duncan, Ernest, Pvt 134 

Edgar, F. W.. Cpl 137 

Elpern, B. D., Cpl 139 

Frank, W. J., Pvt 152 

Galka, Tony, Pvt 156 



7th infantry 

Hancock, Glenn, Sgt 177 

Hendershot, Ford, Cpl 187 

Hyde, James, Sgt 204 

Jenks, D. N., 1st Lt 209 

Kjose, C. 0., Cpl 226 

Lawson, F. M., Cpl 236 

Long, M. E., 2nd Lt 246 

McDonald, Douglas, Pvt 256 

McElwain, H. E., Sgt 257 

Micklish, F., Pvt 277 

Miller, Joseph, Sgt 278 

Morrow, W. M., Col 286 

Nixon, L. H., Capt 296 

O'Neal, J. L., Pvt 302 

Pederson, I. O., Pvt 310 



30th infantry 

Gallagher, George, Cpl 156 

Gay, J. H., 1st Lt 159 

Green, Garland, Pvt 169 

Hanley, W. T., 2nd Lt 178 

Hegeman, August, Pvt 186 

Holliday, H. A., 1st Lt 195 

Jardine, D. F., 1st Sgt 208 

Jauss, R. B., 1st Lt 208 

Knight, Henry, Pvt 227 

Levis, W. E., 2nd Lt 240 

Mac Elligott, G. H., 1st Lt. .250 

McVicar, L. D., Sgt 263 

Mahchis, C, Cpl 265 

Marchand, Leon, (French) 1st 

Lt 267 

Marciniak, John, Cpl 267 

Marsh, H. P., 1st Lt 269 

Marshall, H. J., Pvt 269 

Marshall, R. E., Pvt 269 

Minardi, G., Pvt 279 

Mitchell, Arthur, Sgt 280 

Moore, F. P., Jr., Capt 283 

Mullin, R. H., Sgt 288 

Obenour, G., Pvt. 1st CI 298 



Poore, B. A., Brig. Gen 318 

Postmoy, Alexander, Cpl. . . .319 

Pratt, Jesse, Sgt 320 

Raborn, John, Pvt 324 

Robinson, J. J., Cpl 337 

Rolfe, O. S., Capt 339 

Segraves, Charles, Lt 352 

Shelton, F. R., 1st Lt 357 

Spangler, Louis, Pvt 371 

Tonks, Mark, Pvt 392 

Waite, R. G., 1st Lt 402 

Westphal, A. E., 1st Lt 413 

WiUard, H. C. Cpl 418 

Williams, I. R., 2nd Lt 419 

Zimmer, John, Pvt 431 



Paschall, P. C, Maj 308 

Purrington, A. C, 2nd Lt 323 

Reese, H. L., 1st Lt 328 

Reinhard, WilUam, Pvt 330 

Rice, E. v., Pvt 331 

Royster, T. R., 1st Lt 342 

Rudolph, E. W., Pvt 343 

Sadler, G. W., Chap 345 

St. George, Emery, 1st Lt. . .345 

Sartain, G. W., Cpl 346 

Savage, A. Y., 1st Lt 347 

Seay, M. B., Cpl 352 

Smallyon, E. H., Pvt 365 

Smith, E. A., Sgt 366 

Sprouse, Robert, 1st Sgt 373 

Sylvester, L. McD., Maj 383 

Turner, D. C. Capt 395 

Walker, F. L., Maj 402 

Weaver, W. D., Pvt 408 

Wilcox, G. E., 2nd Lt 417 

Winant, Frederick, Jr., 1st Lt.422 

Wright, F. W., Sgt 427 

Yanchulis, Martin, Pvt 428 



Abrum, William, Cpl 27 

Adams, F. H., Col 28 

Austin, J. B., Capt 38 

Bailey, A. G., Sgt 40 

Barfield, H. M., 2nd Lt 44 

Bishop, G. O., Pvt 57 

Bohan, W. J., Sgt 62 

Bresnahan, T. F., 1st Lt 70 

Busk, J. R., 2nd Lt 82 

Cain, L. B., Pvt 84 

Carter, Clary, Pvt 89 

Cayer, A. J., Pvt 93 

Connors, John, Cpl 104 

Dublinsky, Morris, Pvt 131 

Eberlin, Ralph, 1st Lt 136 



38th infantry 

Farst, LaRoy, Pvt 143 

Faust, J. W., Sgt 143 

Flood, J. E., Sgt 149 

Frank, Emanuel, Cpl 152 

Hardie, W. C, Sgt 179 

Hardy, H. A., Pvt 179 

Hardy, Orville, Cpl 179 

Harelis, S. J., Pvt 179 

Holmes, H. H., Cpl 196 

Husbands, W. D., Pvt 204 

Johnston, Hamilton, 2nd Lt..213 

Lough, M. S., Maj 247 

McAlexander, U. G., Brig. 

Gen 252 

Main, C. L., Sgt 285 



Mascorella, S., Pvt 271 

Merritt, H. C, 2nd Lt 275 

Meyer, F. Sgt 276 

Murray, Robinson, Capt. . . .290 

Nadeau, David, 1st Sgt 291 

Newell, Alexander, Cpl 294 

Robinson, F. N., Sgt 337 

Rowe, G. I., Maj 342 

Ryan, William, 1st Lt 344 

Saweuk, WilUam, Pvt 347 

Short, Abe, Sgt 359 

Travers, H. P., Pvt 393 

Weiner, D. J., Pvt 410 

Woolridge, J. W., Capt 425 

Younger, R. L., 2nd Lt 430 



Anderson, H. N., Sgt 33 

Braungardt, Fayette, Pvt. ... 68 
Daniel, Henry, Pvt 115 



10th field artillery 

Dunnington, W. G., Jr.,'.2ndLt.l35 

EUcky, Frank, Pvt 138 

Frary, F. M., Sgt 153 

501 



Gardiner, Kenneth, Cpl 157 

Gibney, J. J., Cpl 161 

Griffith, C. M., Pvt 170 



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10th field artillery— Coniinwed 



Hayes, C. H., Maj 184 

Hays. G. P., Lt. (M. of H.). . 20 

Helikson, Frank, Pvt 186 

Hennely, J. A., 2nd Lt 187 

Hofstetter, J. F., 2nd Lt 198 

Kleiber, W. J., Pvt 226 

Kramps, C. O., Cpl 230 



Kuder, H. F., Sgt 231 

Layer, Jonathan, Pvt 236 

Marriott, O. R., Cpl 269 

Merrick, R. G., 1st Lt 275 

Neuberger, H. H., 1st Lt. . . .294 

Phillips, Sylvester, Pvt 314 

Price, O. D., Pvt 321 



Quinn, J. J., Sgt 324 

Roth well, Robert, Cpl 341 

Rule, E. J., Sgt 343 

Shroy, D. C, Pvt 359 

Thompson, C. W., Sgt 388 

Walsh, Theodore, Pvt 404 



18th field artillery 

WilUams, Walter, Cpl 420 



Beasley, S. O., Maj 49 

Brown, F. J., Sgt 74 

Caldwell, G. W., Sgt 84 

Carkener, Stuart, Cpl 87 

Hopkins, W. T., 1st Lt 197 



76th field artillery 

Howard, Harry, Pvt 199 

Hutson, G. R., Pvt 204 

Nottingham, M. W., Cpl. . . .298 

O'Brein, W. H. J., 1st Lt 299 

Sanford, L. K., Pvt 346 



Shoener, W. M., Cook 359 

Simpson, H. P., Sgt 362 

Walker, Joseph, Capt 402 

Warthen, B. F., Mech 407 

Williams, H. M., 1st Lt 419 



Birney, K. B., 1st Lt 57 

Elsworth, Edward, Jr., 1st Ltl39 

Gilts, Dan, Pvt 163 

Goldcamp, F. J., Pvt 165 



6th engineers 

Harriman, S. G., 2nd Lt 180 

Harris, C. D., Capt 180 

Kennedy, G. M., Pvt 221 



Littlejohn, K. S., Capt 245 

Swingle, Gray, Sgt 383 

Teiseth, J. B., Pvt 385 



7th machine gun BATTALION 



Cook, L. H., Capt 105 

Muse, E. M., Sgt 290 



Stewart, C. L., Pvt. 
Wackernie, G., Lt. . 



.376 
.401 



Wackernie, Georges, Lt 401 



8th machine GUN BATTALION 



Barrows, C. E., Pvt 45 

Danzig, S. V. H., 1st Lt 115 

Healy, H. A., 2nd Lt 185 

Kohn, Marian, Cpl 228 



Lenahan, E. J., Cpl 239 

McPike, L. A., Sgt 263 

Myers, L. W., Cpl 291 

O'Neal, M., Sgt 302 



Owens, Dewey, Cpl. 
Roach, J. J., 1st Lt. 
Wallerius, J. J., Sgt. 
Warner, L. V., Capt. 



.304 
.335 
.403 
.406 



9th machine gun BATTALION 



Barber, H. A., 1st Lt 43 

Binknell, L. A., Sgt 56 

Blewett, C. H., Pvt 59 

Brady, F. M., 1st Lt 67 



Crandall, J. B., Sgt 109 

Feathers, E. H., Sgt 144 

Lemieux, William, Sgt 238 

MoBride, Frank, 1st Sgt 252 



Snyder, C. E., 2nd Lt. . 
Whitcomb, George, Pvt . 
Williams, C. F., 2nd Lt. 
Young, George, Cpl. . . . , 



.369 
.414 
.418 
.429 



3rd ammunition TRAIN 

Eckweiler, R. J., Pvt 136 | Gonzales, Benjamin, Wgnr. . . 166 

5th field SIGNAL BATTALION 

Blankinship, J. C, Cpl 59 

3rd supply train 

Abbott, R. L., Cpl 27 



Adkisson, S. P., 2nd Lt 29 

Bolles, F. C, Col 62 

Buma, Raymond, Cpl 78 

Clark, A. I., Sgt 98 

Dilworth, James, Pvt 125 

Evans, C. H., Pvt 141 

Evans, G. R., Pvt 142 

Gresham, F. B., Sgt 169 

Hammond, W. H., lat Lt 177 



4th division 

39th infantry 

Haney, M. W., Capt 178 

Howard, Henry, Sgt 199 

Lawless, E. K., Reg. Sgt. Maj. 235 

Norton, R. W., Capt 297 

Pappas, P. J., Pvt 306 

Parsons, J. K., Col 307 

Plumley, R. G., Capt 316 

Potter, E. R., 1st Sgt 319 

602 



Rassmussen, Carl, Pvt 326 

Ray, L. M., Sgt. Maj 326 

Riggio, S., Pvt 334 

Roberts, James, Sgt 336 

Sanders, Pleas, Sgt 346 

Shea, W. A., Sgt 356 

Slate, Ralph, Capt 364 

Smith, Joe, Pvt 367 



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Billman, F. E., Pvt 56 

Braun, G. J., Capt 68 

Brigham, G. N., Cpl 71 

Carbaugh, C. F., Pvt 86 

Carpenter, J. B., Pvt 88 

Carvo. J. H., Pvt 91 

Detrow, Walter, Pvt 122 

Dill, L. C, Pvt 124 

Enright, H. W., Pvt 140 

Garst, H. J., Cpl 158 

Gataino, Isaac, Cpl 159 

Ihrke, A. L. J., Pvt 205 

Johnson. R. L., Pvt 212 

Kaeis, Jacob, Pvt 217 



47th infantry 

Kearns, T. W., 1st Lt 219 

Koss, M. S., Pvt 229 

Kreis, Jacob, Pvt 230 

Limon, Joe, Pvt 243 

Lindahl, L. E., Sgt 243 

McCelvey, G. C, 1st Lt 253 

McClelland, A. S., 2nd Lt. . .253 

Madden, R. A., Pvt 264 

Madore, J. J., Pvt 264 

Madson, E. T., 1st Sgt 265 

Marcellia, Richard, Bglr 267 

Martin, C. N., Pvt 270 

Miller, A. E., Pvt 277 

Morgan, H. E., Pvt 285 



Murdoch, R. H., Ist Lt 289 

Norton, J. H., Capt 297 

Oaborn, Morton, Sgt 303 

Pratt, J. H., 2nd Lt 320 

Ritchie, E. D., Pvt 334 

Schwanke, O. A. A., Pvt 351 

Scionti, Louis, Sgt 351 

Tayntor, C. O., 1st Lt 385 

Vann, J. C, 2nd Lt 398 

Warfield, A. H., Sgt 406 

Webster, H. B., Maj 409 

Weimer, J. S., Pvt 410 

Weston, S. J., Sgt 413 

Whipple, Columbus, Pvt. . . .414 



Brekke, Olaf, Pvt 69 

Callewaert, Alberis, Pvt 85 

Conway, James, Pvt 104 

Day, CUnton, Pvt. 1st CI 118 



58th infantry 

Ebbert, P. W., 1st Lt 136 

Guy, L. E., Sgt 173 

Herren, William, Ist Sgt 180 

Houston, S. H., Maj 199 



Mar.shall, R. G., Capt 270 

Mathews, R. E., Pvt 271 

Riley, L. H., 2nd Lt 334 

Spessard, R. H., Maj 372 



Bassi, Joseph, Pvt 46 

Bleau, H. J., Sgt 59 

Boardman, G. W., Pvt 61 

Boop, Lawrence, Pvt 63 

Brown, George, Pvt 74 

Cahill, W. J., Pvt 84 

Campbell, W. M., Sgt 86 



59th infantry 

Curtiss, E. W., Pvt 114 

Dietz, Albert, Sgt 123 

Epler. C. E., Pvt 140 

Escudier, Etienne, 1st Lt. . . .141 

George. R. L., Cpl 161 

Glynn, C. T., Cpl 165 

Hall, H. D., Pvt 175 



Lindsey, C. H., Pvt 243 

Lingowski, Joseph, Pvt 244 

Love, C. J., Pvt 247 

McArty. A. L.. Pvt 252 

Paulson. Arthur. Sgt 309 

Peterson. O. W.. Sgt 312 

Rapp, F. N., Cpl 326 



77th field artillery 
Duncan, C. B., Capt 133 



Barto, T. D., Cpl 46 

Beach, W. B., Sgt. 1st CI 48 

Cook, F. B., 2nd Lt 105 

Deleuw, C. E., Capt 120 

Dunbar, C. T., Cpl 133 

Ford, D. v., Pvt 150 

Glenn, Charles, Pvt 164 



4th engineers 

Goetsch, A. J., Pvt 165 

Growdon, J. P., Capt 171 

Harris, Roy, Pvt 181 

Hook, W. B., Sgt 197 

Jaworski, Frank, Cpl 20S 

MacKall, M. R., Capt 251 

Manning, James, Cpl 266 



Newcomer, F. K., Lt. Col. . .294 

Robertson, R. D., Sgt 337 

Smith, F. D.. Cpl 336 

Stearns, D. W.. Cpl 374 

Waltman, E. W., Cpl 405 

Wilcox, G. W., Pvt 417 

Wood, W. J., Sgt 425 



10th machine gun battalion 

MoCollum, Joseph, Wgr 254 | Turner, H. D., Sgt. . . 



.395 



llTH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 



Cherry, C. E., Sgt 96 

Grove, G. M., Sgt 171 

Jarvis, H. S., Ist Lt 208 

Kline, Orval, 2nd Lt 227 



McKinley, Earl, 1st Lt 260 

Roberts, L. D., Sgt 336 

Simpson, A. B., 1st Lt 362 



Smith, R. R., Cpl 

Vander Veen, T., Pvt . 
Waskiewio, J., Pvt. . . 



.368 
.397 
.407 



12th machine GUN BATTALION 



McAndrews, Edward. Sgt 252 

McGinnis. W. H., Cpl 257 

Pegg, D. H., Pvt 310 



Sturtevant, W. H., Cpl 380 

Tudury, Henry, Pvt 394 



West, C. B., Sgt 

Windsor, M. R., Cpl . 



.412 
.422 



8th field signal BATTALION 
Rice, J, T., Pvt 331 



4th SANITARY TRAIN 

Haskew, E. D., Wgr 182 

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Abernathy, C. V., 2nd Lt. . . . 27 

Adair, R. K., Pvt 28 

Armistead, J. G., Cpl 36 

Awbrey, Clarence, Pvt 39 

Barnes, H. C. Jr., 1st Lt 44 

Black, W. A., Pvt 57 

Carter, R. G., 2nd Lt 90 

Casselo, Angelo, Pvt 92 

Cox. L. B.. 1st Lt 108 

Davis, C. v., Cpl 116 

Davis, Henry, Pvt 117 

Endler, Frank, Pvt 140 

Epley, Bruce, Sgt 140 

Fergusen, G. H., 2nd Lt 144 

Fredericks, C. C, Pvt 153 

Bennett, J., Sgt 53| 

Berkley, George, 1st Sgt 64 

Brown, John, Pvt 74 

Brown, Lester, Pvt 75 

Chirafisi, A. J., Sgt 96 

Clarke, G. G., 2nd Lt 99 

Davis, Newman, Sgt 117 

Ellis, G. L., Sgt 138 

Erb, Daniel, Pvt 140 

Ferguson, L. L. Sgt 145 

Ackley, Francis, Cpl 28 

Allworth, E. C. Capt. (M. of 

H.) 17 

Belk, Ed, Pvt 51 

Birchfield, Kenneth, Cpl 56 

Brady, D. E., Capt 67 

Brison, C. W., Mech 71 

Brown, V. E., 1st Sgt 75 

Crone, J. B., Capt Ill 

DeCarl, T. J., Cpl 119 

De Vo3, P. A.. Pvt 122 

Douglas, R. S., Sgt 129 

Eads, L. S., Capt 135 

Eigenauer, J. E., 2nd Lt 138 

Enochs, R. P.. 1st Lt 140 

Berry, Wm., Pvt 55 

Billingsley, Earl, Sgt 56 

Bradshaw, H. E., Sgt 67 

Brown, Leland, Pvt 75 

Cline, J. L.. Pvt 100 

Cochran, W. B., Sgt 100 

Davis, E. C, Sgt 116 



5th division 

6th infantry 

Gassoway, Thomas, Cpl 159 

Gay, Luther, Pvt 160 

Gholston, J. G.. Capt 161 

Green, Wallace, Sgt 169 

Hartman, G. L., 1st Lt 181 

Hicks, C. L., Sgt 190 

Hodges, C. H., Lt. Col 193 

Howard, Charlie, Cpl 199 

Hupman, Lockern, Sgt 203 

Krasigroch, P. J., 2nd Lt 230 

Leonard, J. W., Lt. Col 239 

Lynch, R. D., Pvt 249 

MacGuire, E. A., 1st Lt 251 

Mudge, J. B., Jr., 1st Lt 288 

Mullen, R. H., 1st Lt 288 

llTH INFANTRY 

Ferrall, W. M., Pvt 145 

Harrell, Raymond, Pvt 180 

Hassebrook, W. M., Pvt 182 

Irons, J. K., Cpl 206 

Manwaring, C. F., Sgt 267 

Meeks, Corbett, 1st Sgt 274 

Meeks, F. V., Pvt 274 

Muncaster, J. H., Maj 288 

O'Daniel, J. W., 2nd Lt 199 

Peck, R. H., Col 310 

60th INFANTRY 

Fuller, A. M., Supply Sgt. . . . 154 

Gander. William, Pvt 157 

Genrich. Ludwig, Mech 160 

Honchar, Steve, Pvt 196 

Johnson, O. E., Pvt 212 

LaJennessee, J. P., Sgt 232 

Martell, J. G., 1st Lt 270 

Marz, E. J.. Jr., Cpl 270 

Mass, Charles, Pvt 271 

Mitchell. J. B., Pvt 280 

Morris, H. D., Sgt 285 

Morrison, O. K., 1st Lt 286 

Nelson, S. J., Sgt 294 

Reed, Washington, 1st Lt 328 

61sT INFANTRY 

Fisher, R. S., Capt 147 

Fratus, G. R., Pvt 153 

Hill, Robert, Cpl 191 

Lewis, Charles, Sgt 240 

McBride, Emmett, Sgt 252 

McClure, L. A.. Lt. Col 254 

Montee, J. A., 2nd Lt 282 

20th FIELD ARTILLERY 

Gee, O. J., 1st Lt 160 



Niles, Julius, 1st Lt 295 

Papadakis, Christ, Pvt 306 

Ricker, M. W., 1st Lt 333 

Ruppel, Wilham, Sgt 343 

Sapp, A., Pvt 346 

Sharp, T. V., Pvt 355 

Spivey, F. F., Sgt 373 

Stapleton, Gordon, 2nd Lt. . .374 

Stoker, Alexander, Sgt 377 

Thorngate, George, 1st Lt. . .390 

Tomlin, Gilmore. Sgt 392 

Whitaker, Daniel, Pvt 414 

WilUamson. H. A., Sgt 420 

Worrell, J. M., Pvt. . 426 

Young. A. J., Pvt 429 

Phillis, Olex, Sgt 315 

Rudolph, M. C, Capt 343 

Shanklin, A. W.. 1st Lt 355 

Silver, Tom, Cpl 361 

Simoni, A. V., 1st Lt 362 

Smith, Fred, Sgt 366 

Strothers, Greene, Cpl 380 

Thornton, Joseph, Pvt 390 

West, R. J., Lt. Col 412 



Rounds, C. D., Cpl 341 

Ruddock, A. L., Supply Sgt. .342 

Scandel, Alexander, Pvt 347 

Schoemacher, Max. Pvt 249 

Silverman. Hyman. Cpl 361 

Surdez, Louis, Sgt 381 

Swaggerty, Allie, Sgt 382 

Tune, H. R., 1st Lt 395 

Wallace, A. M., Cpl 403 

Warren. R. F., Cpl 406 

Williams. Lockwood. 1st Sgt. 419 
Woodfill. Samuel, Lt. (M. of 

H.) 26 

Zlotnikoff, J., Pvt 431 



Morris, H. C, Sgt 285 

Oke, Russell, Sgt 300 

Parkhill, O. L., 2nd Lt 307 

Reed, E. F., Sgt 328 

Rowan, P. C, Sgt. (1st) 342 

Stark, A. N. Jr., Maj 374 



21sT FIELD ARTILLERY 

Garber, H. E., Pvt 157 | Weiss, F. R.. Pvt 411 



Baker, J. T.. Sgt. 1st CI 41 

Burgin, J. C, Sgt 79 

Campbell, H. W., Sgt 85 

Crawford, R. E., Cpl 110 

Crowe, F. A., Pvt Ill 

Gray, J. W., 1st Lt 168 

Gump, N. L., Pvt 172 

Higgins, P. P., Sgt 190 

Highley, E. W., Sgt 190 



7th ENGINEERS 

Hoge. W. M., Maj 194 

Hoggle, John, Pvt 194 

Horn, I. B., Pvt 198 

Jacquin, Alfred, Lt 207 

Larson, J. D., Pvt 234 

McAdams, H. R., Capt 252 

McDermott, M. B., 1st Lt. . .256 
Mendenhall, F. D., 1st Lt . . . 274 
Moore, C. J.. Capt 283 



Murnane. S. T.. Pvt 289 

OUphant, D. A.. Sgt 301 

Scoby, O. C. Sgt 351 

Sevaha. W. S., Cpl 354 

Swan, W. R., Maj 382 

Tobin, R. J., Master Engi. . .392 
Ver Mehren, H., Sgt. 1st CI. .399 

Walker, E. P., Sgt 402 

Weeks, M. A., Pvt 409 



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13th MACfflNE GUN BATTALION 



Butterfield, Clark, Sgt 82 

Inman, P. E., 2nd Lt 205 

Sims, W. L., Pvt 363 



Olson, Mandel, Pvt 302 

Smith, H. L. 1st Lt 366 



Wales, W. C, Pvt 402 

Yannantuono, Frederick, Pvt 428 



14th machine gun BATTALION 

Pritchard, J. C, Sgt 322 



15th machine GUN BATTALION 



Bevan, Stanly, Sgt 55 

Burgess, F. V., 1st Lt 79 

Coffman, R. L., Sgt 100 

Dile, P. L., Pvt 124 

Gottachalk, James, Pvt 167 

Karelis, Kimon, Pvt 218 



Kofmehl, W. H., 2nd Lt 228 

Lord, E. G., Pvt 246 

Mounts, W. D., Pvt 287 

Neil, H. W., 2nd Lt 293 

Oosterbann, Dick, Pvt 302 

O'Rourke, Cornelius, Ist Sgt. 303 



Sharkey, C. W., Pvt. 1st CI. .355 

Spitznagel, Charles, Cpl 373 

Willis, E. S., Sgt 420 

Wilson, J. B., 1st Lt 421 

Wygast, Gregory, Pvt 427 



Albrecht, G. W., Sgt 30 

Bouchard, J. A., Sgt 64 

Gustafson, Charles, Pvt 173 



5th AMMUNITION TRAIN 

I Hammons, C. C, Cpl 177 

Johnson, A. L., Cpl 211 



Latham, D. U., Wgnr . 
Ross, E., Cpl 



.234 
.340 



9th field SIGNAL BATTALION 

Carlson, E. A., Cpl 87 

5th MILITARY POLICE 

Munro, G. N., Capt 288 

6th division 
52nd INFANTRY 

Akins, B. A., Sgt 30 I Lowe, Thurman, Sgt 247 I Maslowski, Vincent, Pvt 271 

Carroll, C. E., Cpl 89 | I 

53rd INFANTRY 

Dodder, Alexander, Sgt 126 I Hosp, James, Pvt 198 I Nielsen, Julius, Cpl 295 

Duffy, J. C, 2nd Lt 132 I McClusky, Ross, Cpl 254 | 

54th INFANTRY 
Buchanan, R. C, Pvt 77 



Gilliland, S. F., Jr., Pvt. 
Helm, Lynn, Jr., 1st Lt. 



llTH FIELD ARTILLERY 

.163 I Ingalls, R. L. H., Sgt 205 

.186 I Lohmann, L. E., Cpl 246 



Sargeant, B. V., 2nd Lt 346 



Cohee, O. J., 1st Lt 100 

Dolan, C. L., Pvt 126 

Duly, John, Sgt 133 

Keenan, J. J., Cpl 219 

Anthony, G. W., Pvt 35 

Bryan, Claude, Cpl 71 

Bump, A. L., Col 78 

Carter, C. H., Pvt 89 

Coats, L. C. Pvt 100 

Cody, W. C, Pvt 100 



7th division 

34th infantry 

Hennessy, Patrick, Sgt 1S7 

55th infantry 

Kubackl, Steve, Sgt 231 

Mason, E. G., 1st Sgt 271 

56th infantry 

Deggs, George, Pvt 120 

Elhott, C. G., Sgt 138 

Hensley, H. G., Sgt 188 

Johnson, Silas, Sgt 212 

Orcutt, Iver, Pvt 303 



Porter, R. E., 1st Lt 318 

Moorefield, Dick, Sgt 284 

Seibel, Albert, Pvt 352 

Petrach, E. H., Bglr 313 

Pursley, W. B., Sgt 323 

Shallenberger, H. D., 2nd Lt.354 

Simpson, R. L., 2nd Lt 362 

Witowski, Michael, Cpl 424 



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64th infantry 
Murphy, T. W., Sgt 290 | Robins, E. W., Pvt 337 | Wygal, L. A., Pvt. 



.427 



21sT MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

Imhoff, H. E., Sgt 205 I Schwarzwaelder, G. A., I Stembridge, R. W., Ist Lt. . .375 

Kilpatrick. Lloyd, Pvt 224 1st Lt 351 Thomas, Hastings, Pvt 388 

Newton, H. L., Pvt 294 | | 



Boucher, Adclard, Pvt 64 

Boughan, J. F., Pvt 64 

Brickley, D. J., Ist Lt 70 

Casey, J. W., Sgt 92 

Clabby, J. J., Sgt 97 

Clasby, D. J., Pvt 99 

Coolidge, Edmund, Pvt 105 

DeCota, Jos., Sgt 119 

Dodge, R. S., 2nd Lt 126 

DuBois, V. A., Cpl 132 

Foley, T. F., Capt 149 

Garrison, W. H., Pvt 158 

Goodridge, G. L., Capt 166 

Grady, J. J., Pvt 167 

Greenway, J. C, Lt. Col 169 

Hansen, A. A., Maj 178 



26th division 
lOlsT INFANTRY 

Harriman, L. H., 2nd Lt. ... 180 

Harris, W. L., Cpl 181 

Hedlund, Fritz, Pvt 185 

Higgins, Westra, Sgt 190 

Holtz, Adolph. Pvt 196 

Hunt, D. B., Cpl 202 

Hunter, David, Capt 203 

Hurley, F. E., Cpl 204 

Jager, Holger, Cpl 207 

Kelley, A. J., Cpl 220 

Kelly, L. J., Pvt 220 

Lanergan, J. F., Pvt 233 

McGowan, F. J., Sgt 258 

McGuirl, Bernard, Cpl 258 

McNeece, J. H., Pvt 262 

Mayne, John, Pvt. 1st CI 273 



Miller, Charles, Pvt 278 

Nickerson, S. L.. Sgt 295 

Nimmo, W. T., Sgt 295 

O'Connell, Michael, Cpl 299 

O'Connor, D., Sgt 299 

O'Neill, F. P., 2nd Lt 302 

Perkins, M. J., Pvt. 

(M. of H.) 23 

Ross, D. R. Pvt 340 

Rounds, H. E., Pvt 341 

Ryan, T. A., Pvt 344 

St. George, Raymond, Pvt.. .345 

Shoman, Maurice, Pvt 359 

Spinney, G. J., Cpl 373 

Wheaton, H. J., Cpl 413 

Yabovitz, Benjamin, Pvt. . . .428 



Ahearn, Timothy, Corp 30 

Aylward, W. B., Cpl 39 

Bearss, H. I., Col., 

U. S. M. C 49 

Birgando, W. J., Pvt 57 

Bishop, R. L., 2nd Lt 57 

Block, S. M., Pvt 60 

Bradsnyder, Henry, Cpl 67 

Bramble, E. D., Pvt 68 

Bruce, J. S., 2nd Lt 76 

Brundett, C. E., Pvt 76 

Byron, T. F., Sgt 83 

Cartona, Charles, Pvt 91 

Carty, J. F., Pvt 91 

Casey, J. L., Sgt 91 

Comfort. C. W., Jr., Maj .... 103 

Cummings, F. J., Sgt 112 

Dillon, J. T.. Sgt 124 

Dion, E. L., Pvt 125 

Dougeneck, Francis, Cpl 128 

Dulevitz, F. C, Pvt 133 

Edmunds, Edward, Jr., 

Capt 137 

Endicott, B. A., Pvt 139 



102nd INFANTRY 

Farrell, E. J., Pvt 143 

Feegal, J. R., 1st. Lt 144 

Fray, J. P., Cpl 153 

Gear, C. W., 1st Lt 160 

Gilchrist, E. J., 2nd Lt 162 

Grimps, E. B., 2nd Lt 170 

Guenther, C. R., Pvt 172 

Harmon, H. C, Pvt 180 

Harwood, R. W., 2nd Lt 182 

Hepburn, William, Ist Lt 188 

Herman, A. W., Sgt 188 

Hines, P. H., 1st Lt 192 

Hintz, E. E., Cpl 192 

Johnson, Abe, Pvt 211 

Jona, Stephen, Cpl 213 

Kearney, J. J., Pvt 219 

Kelly. T. P., Cpl 221 

Kjellberg, John, 2nd Lt 226 

Lane, L. M., Pvt. • 233 

Lee, C. F., Maj 237 

Lewis, E. E., Col 240 

McKernan, W. T., Sgt 260 

Martin, E. J., Cpl 270 



Matthews, H. A., Ist Lt 272 

Mobley, L. N., Sgt 281 

Moller, W. G., 2nd Lt 281 

Nash, A. C, Pvt 292 

Olsen, E. S., Sgt 301 

Paradiso, Tony, Pvt 306 

Parker, J. H., Col 307 

Petitt, C. E., 2nd Lt 313 

Reece. B. C, 1st Lt 327 

Riecke, H. A., 1st Lt 334 

Ryans, Robert, Sgt 344 

Sanderson, E. H., Cpl 346 

Speers, T. G., 1st Lt 372 

Thornley, J. R., Cpl 398 

Timm, Charles, Cpl 391 

Tryon, Jeremiah, Pvt 394 

Tucker, L. J., Pvt 394 

Twiss, J. I., Sgt 396 

Walsh, James, Sgt 404 

Weaver, R. E., 1st Lt 408 

Wesselhoeft, Conrad, Capt. . .412 

Whedon, H. S., Sgt 413 

Wylder, C. O., Pvt 428 



Ayotte, E. E.. Pvt 39 

Barton, C. R., Sgt 46 

Bates, C. E. H., 2nd Lt 47 

Blood, R. O., Capt 60 

Brackett, A. C, Sgt 66 

Brown, J. E., Cpl 74 

Brownville, C. G., Pvt 76 

Butler, J. S.. Sgt 82 

Carter. E. A., 2nd Lt 90 

Cary, Eddie, Cpl 91 

Cohen, Abraham, Pvt 101 

Cushion, L. J., Pvt 114 

Custeau, Odilon, Cpl 114 

Digging, J. P., Sgt 123 



103rd infantry 

Dilboy, George, Pvt. 

(M. ofH.) 8 

Dorey, L. J., Pvt 128 

Dubie, Eugene, Pvt 131 

Dumais, Candide, Cpl 133 

Grindle, Ivor, Pvt 170 

Harrington, E. A. S., Cpl 180 

Jutras, W. M., 1st Lt 216 

KendaU, H., Pvt 221 

KUck, A. W., Sgt 226 

Laiminger, A. S., Pvt 232 

Lait, H. A., Pvt 232 

Lindle, E. H., Pvt 243 

McNeal, Edward, Pvt 262 

Moan, R. T., Mech 281 



Moyer, Ralph, Pvt 287 

Nightingale, H. M., Cpl 295 

Noel, H. M., 2nd Lt 296 

Nourse, W. H., Sgt 298 

Palmer, Lester, Pvt 305 

Paradis, Arthur, Pvt 306 

Rhodes, R. A., Pvt 331 

Southard, W. E., Maj 371 

Thornhill, W. P., Cpl 390 

Tibbetts, F. J., Pvt 391 

Thibodeau, J. A., Mech 387 

Tuttle, M. F., Pvt 396 

Weichmann, W. H., Cpl 410 

Weiss, A. J., Pvt 410 

Winslow, Jesse. Cpl 422 



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Blair, J. E., Pvt 58 

Blanchette, E. W., Cpl 59 

Blythe, W. J., 1st Lt 61 

Bolack, W. F., Mech 62 

Carlson, G. H., Sgt 87 

CoUey, D. T., Capt 102 

Courtney, J. J., Sgt 107 

Davis, W. R., Pvt 118 

Dexter, A. L., Ist Lt 122 

Dodge, C. M., 2nd Lt 126 

Dunn, J. H., Capt 134 

Fitzgerald, H. P., Pvt 147 

Gannon. J. J., Pvt 157 

Haynes, WilUam, Cpl 184 

Hill, Glen, Pvt 191 

Howard, C. R., 1st Lt 199 

Hoyt, R. A.. Cpl 200 

Burns. J. S. D., 2nd Lt 80 

Hickey, T. J., Pvt 189 

James. Benjamin, 1st Sgt. . . .207 



104th infantry 

Huntley. J. R.. Pvt 203 

Jacques, L. P. T., Sgt 207 

Lane, E. L., Pvt 233 

Livermore, R. B., 1st Lt 245 

Laviolette, H. J., Pvt 235 

Lee, A. P., Pvt 237 

McCann, W. J., Pvt 253 

McGuire, E. R. Sgt 258 

McNerney, E. J., Sgt 262 

Macauley, M. A., Pvt 263 

Marino, Charles, Pvt 268 

Marquette, L. F., Cpl 269 

Meffin, J. D.. Cpl 274 

Mellen, C. E.. Pvt 274 

Munroe, George, Pvt 288 

Murphy, E. F., Cpl 289 



lOlsT FIELD ARTILLERY 

Jonhson, C. B., Jr., Sgt 211 

JoUey, Thomas, Pvt 213 

MacNamee, F. A., Jr., 1st Lt.251 



Nelson, C. E., 2nd Lt 293 

Page, K. B., Pvt 305 

Pozzi, William, Cpl 320 

Rachek, John, 1st Lt 324 

Richardson, C. E., Pvt 332 

Robart, R. W., 2nd Lt 335 

Rogers, V. E.. 2nd Lt 339 

Rohan, E. A., Pvt 339 

Roy. J. W.. Bglr 342 

Stone. O. L., Cpl 378 

Stowell. E. B.. Cpl 379 

Sullivan, E. J., 2nd Lt 380 

Thomson, J. C, Pvt 390 

Tolken, J. W., 2nd Lt 392 

Upton, T. A., Cpl 396 

WeUes, Hallack, Jr., Ist Lt. . .411 



Plummer, C. W., 2nd Lt 317 

Torrey, N. L., Pvt 392 



Johnson, H. R., Pvt 211 



102nd field artillery 

Jones, G. W., 1st Lt 214 | Parent, J. C, Pvt. 



.306 



Bourne, R. K., Cpl 65 

Broadhead, J. K., Sgt 72 



103rd field artillery 



Gordon, F. P., Cpl 166 

Lyons, W. F., Pvt 250 



MacLeod, N. D.. Maj 251 

Rancourt. J. I., Ist Lt 325 



Beard, Cornelius, 1st Lt . 



lOlsT ENGINEERS 

49 1 Howe, H. R.. 1st Lt 200 | Walsh, J. G., Pvt. 



.404 



lOlsT MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

Hampson, E. R., Wgnr 177 | Haskins, C. R., Wgnr 182 | Ratenburg, Herbert, Sgt 326 



102nd MACHINE GUN BATTALION 



Ballard. F. E., Pvt 42 

Batten. H. A.. Cpl 

Bush. H. L.. 1st Sgt 81 

Butler, Richard, Pvt 82 

Courtney, Gerald, 1st Sgt 107 



Gray, C. A., 1st Sgt 168 

Humbird, J. A., Capt 202 

Kite, G. J., Pvt 226 

Lund, C. S., Pvt 248 



Malone, F. P., Cpl 265 

Saurman, H. S., Pvt 347 

Toy, C. S., Pvt 393 

Wyatt, E. H., 2nd Lt 427 



IOSrd machine GUN BATTALION 

Bailey, J. M., Pvt 41 I Cheney, H. A., Pvt 96 I Roberge, Philip, Pvt 335 

Blake, A. D., Pvt 58 RamsdeU, Ralph, Cpl 325 Vinall, E. R., Pvt 400 

CapweU, A. W., Pvt 86 | I 



lOlsT FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 



Brown, W. J., Cpl 76 

Courter, J. L., Cpl 107 



KimbaU, R. E., Pvt 224 

Nickles, E. E., Sgt 295 



Stinson, J. K., Pvt 377 

Walls, O. M., Pvt 403 



Hamilton, R. G., Maj 176 

McArdle, A. H., Pvt 252 



lOlsT SANITARY TRAIN 

Rousch, J. R.. Pvt 341 



Siebert. E. T., Cpl. 



.360 



Boisrouvray. A. de Comm., 

(French) 118 

Howard. J. L.. Lt. Col 199 



MISCELLANEOUS 

Linton. F. M.. Ist Lt 244 

Murphy. J. D., Lt. Col 289 



507 



Proctor, H. F., Pvt. . 
Runnella, E. P., Pvt. 



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27th division 



Atkins, M. L., 1st Lt 37 

Boykin, S. V., Sgt 66 

Burgh, D. T., Chap 79 

Byington. R. P., Pvt 83 

Caswell, G. D., Cpl 92 

Elkina, S. B.. 2nd Lt 138 

Finn, J. J., Mech 146 

Florian, P. A., Jr.. 2nd Lt 149 

Gaynier, C. E., Pvt 160 

Gould, William., Mech 167 

Hall, R. L., 2ndLt 175 

Hamilton, J. A., 1st Sgt 176 



105th infantry 

Howland, S. J., Pvt 200 

Ingram, L. H., Sgt 205 

Joubert, J. W., Sgt 216 

Kenny, Thomas, Sgt 222 

Kirk, H. S., Sgt 226 

KUnge, Walter, Pvt 227 

Lisa, J. R., 1st Lt 244 

Lynch, H. P., Cpl 249 

Maher, D. H., Cpl 265 

Matson, L. R., Sgt 272 

Murphy, M. S., Pvt 289 

Putman, H. P., Pvt 323 



Robertson, Angus, Sgt 336 

Robinton, C. H., Pvt 337 

Rodakis, Nicholas, Sgt 338 

Ross, C. G. R., 1st Lt 340 

Ruane, E. T., 1st Sgt 342 

Sclafoni, Anthony, Pvt 351 

Tabor, R. E., Cpl 384 

Thomson, E. N., 1st Sgt 390 

Towne, E. W., Sgt 393 

Tucker, R. K., Chap 394 

Turner, W. B., 1st Lt., 

(M. of H.) 25 



Armstrong, Thos., Sgt 36 

Blomgren, E. W., Pvt 60 

Bougie, James, Pvt 64 

Close, H. L., Cpl 100 



106th infantry 

Hook, A. J., 1st Lt 197 

Ireland, Rutherford, Capt 206 

Jackson, F. J., 1st Lt 206 

Johnson, C. A., Pvt. 1st CI. . .211 



Phillips, E. A., Pvt 314 

Scanlon, H. B., 2nd Lt 348 

Spencer, E. W., Sgt 372 

Webster, W. M., 1st Lt 409 



Adrean, C. H., 1st Sgt 30 

Adsit, Henry, Capt 30 

Afifatato, Epifanio, Pvt 30 

Bean, F. A., Sgt 49 

Bingham, J. P., Cpl 56 

Brown, F. H., Jr., Sgt 74 

Brown, R. A., Pvt 74 

Byrns, R. A., 1st Lt 83 

Cargin, G. I., Pvt 87 

Cuddy, G. J., Pvt 112 

Cutler, M. D., Cpl 114 

Dausch, William, Sgt 116 

Dean, T. G., Jr., Cpl 118 

Dee, F. E., Sgt 119 

Douglass, J. U., Cpl 129 

Eggars, A. L., Sgt., (M. of H.) 

18, 137 

Emery, Donald, Pvt 139 

Garey, Philip, Sgt 158 

Garvin, F. W., Pvt 159 



107th infantry 

Glendenning, H. L., Sgt 164 

Gow, Kenneth, 2nd Lt 167 

Greene, Harold, 1st Sgt 169 

Hagemeyer, G. K., Pvt 174 

Hall, P. M., 1st Lt 175 

Harlin, H. J., Pvt 180 

Hawkins, W. S., 1st Lt 184 

Henderson, C. R., Cpl 187 

Hull, H. G., Sgt 202 

Kenny, F. H., Jr., Pvt 222 

Kolonczyk, Wasyl, Pvt 228 

Kramer, H. G., Cpl 230 

Lacosse, L. J., Pvt 231 

Latham, J. C, Sgt. (M. of H.) 

21 

Levine, A. J., Cpl 240 

McLaughUn, E. W., Mech. . . .261 

Manard, Alexander, Cpl 266 

Melrose, A. R., Cpl 274 

Morrison, H. J. V., Pvt 286 



O'Shea, T. E., Cpl., (M. of H.) 

23 
Page! C.' C.', Pvt '.'.'.'.'.'. '.'.'.'.'. .'304 

Parke, I. S., Pvt 306 

Posser, Frederick, Cpl 319 

Power, Llewellyn, Cpl 319 

Rabb, Irving, Pvt 324 

Robins, Joseph, Sgt 337 

Rowe, George, Sgt 342 

Sehwegler, J. W., Sgt 351 

Scott, E. W., 1st Sgt 351 

Sholette, E. M., Sgt 359 

Simpson, T. G., 2nd Lt 363 

Spickerman, H., Cpl 372 

Stegar, B. A., Pvt 375 

Stewart, A. E., Pvt 376 

Stoll, C. T., Cpl 378 

Westfall, A. C, Cpl 41 3 

Wilkinson, J. H., Pvt 418 



BeinUch, H. F., Cpl 51 

BeU, W. Z., Pvt 52 

Bentley, R. E., Cpl 53 

Bihtski, J. N. F., Sgt 56 

Brown, S. A., Jr., 2nd Lt 75 

Case, A. B., Pvt 91 

CeUar, C. M., Cpl 94 

Clark, J. P., Cpl 98 

Coffey, Luke, Pvt 100 

Crandall. D. H., Pvt 109 

Cross, James, 2nd Lt Ill 

Davis, F. C, 1st Lt 117 

Dennis, E. A., 2nd Lt 121 

Duncan, E. A., 1st Sgt 134 

Forster, H. R., Cpl 151 



108th infantry 

Gaffney, Frank, Pvt. (M. of H.) 

19 

Heim, C. A., Sgt 186 

Herrick, Lester, Pvt 189 

King, Delancy, 1st Lt 224 

Krause, W. H., 1st Sgt 230 

Laford, R E., Pvt 231 

Lautenslager, E. W., Pvt 235 

MUler, H. W., Sgt 278 

Moskowitz, Daniel, Pvt 287 

Nagowski, Aloigy, Cpl 291 

Norton, Max, Pvt 297 

Percy, W. J., Sgt 311 

Pierce, E. P., Pvt 315 

RandaU, S. J., Pvt 326 

Reed, R. E., Pvt 328 



Roos, J. J., 1st Lt 339 

Sager, G. H., Cpl 345 

Sandburg, C. A., Capt 345 

Sheret, J. A., Sgt 357 

Silverberg, Morris, Pvt 361 

Smith, M. M., Sgt 368 

Stanton, C, Jr., Cpl 374 

Synott, Patrick, Cpl 383 

Van Dyne, J. A., Pvt 398 

Vida, F. J., 1st Sgt 399 

Vigilettre, Michael, Pvt 400 

Ward, J. C, Chap 405 

Ward, M. C, Pvt 406 

Ward, W. H., 1st Sgt 406 

Whitney, L. F., Cpl 416 

Williamson, W. H., Sgt 420 



Brink, H. M., Mech 71 

Dupree, G. A., Cpl 135 



104th field artillery 

Fox, M. S., Cpl 152 I SuUivan, R. B., Pvt. 

Nette, W. B., Pvt 294 | 



.381 



105th field artillery 

Edwards, G. H., Pvt 137 



102nd engineers 
Cavanaugh, J. A., Cpl 93 

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De Rum, H. D., Cpl. 
Lee, R. S., Sgt 



104th machine gun BATTALION 

Kelly, F. A., Chap 220 

105th machine gun BATTALION 

Waalker, R., Sgt., (M. of H.) 25 

102nd field SIGNAL BATTALION 

.121 I McCann, K. M., Cpl 253 I Shugg, W. R., Pvt 359 

.237 I Nealis, J. J. Sgt 292 | Thomas, F. B., Pvt., lat Q. . .388 



Aaronson, Julius, Pvt 27 

Austin, F. R., 1st Lt 38 

Bobb, L. C, Sgt 61 

Dogestino, Anthony, Pvt 126 

Button, H. F., 1st Lt 135 

Fiechter, Walter, 1st Lt 145 

Griffin, H. Q., 2nd Lt 109 



28th division 
109th INFANTRY 

Ham, S. v., Col 175 

Harris, M. F., 2nd Lt 181 

Holroyd, Crossley, Pvt 196 

Innos, T., Pvt 205 

Lott, J. H., Cpl 247 

McGuire, M. J., Capt 259 

Mannion, Maurice, Sgt 267 



Meehan, E. J., Capt 274 

Patten, J. H., Cpl 308 

Rentfro, C. C, 1st Lt 330 

VanOstenbrugge, H. B., 

2nd Lt 398 

Williams, Wilfred, Pvt 420 

Williams, W. C, Capt 420 



Anderson, T. B., Maj 34 

Belko, J. G., Pvt 51 

Boyle, J. E., Capt 66 

Cassidy, E. B., Sgt 92 

Dean, J. J., Sgt 118 

Ferguson, J. A., 1st Lt 145 

Fiorentino, Anthony, Pvt .... 146 

Garcia, Amadd, Pvt 157 

Hacker, H. E., Pvt 173 

Hendler, U. C, Capt 187 



110th INFANTRY 

Jeffrey, R. E., Cpl 209 

Jones, D. L., Sgt 214 

Kennedy, J. J., Capt 222 

King, H. M., 2nd Lt 225 

Lightner, Blake, 2nd Lt 242 

Long, F. S., 1st Lt 246 

Lynch, A. B., Sgt 249 

McLain, C. L., Capt 260 

Martin, Edward, Lt. Col 270 

Martinez, Lauriane, Pvt 270 



Martz, A. C, Sgt 270 

Ogden, George, Cpl 300 

Ratkovich, Peter, Pvt 326 

Reach, H. B., Pvt 327 

Rowan, C. R., 1st Lt 341 

Stackpole, E. J., Jr., Capt 373 

Thompson, J. H., Lt. Col. . . .389 

Tinsley, W. E., Pvt 392 

Zobnowski, Walter, Pvt 432 



Anderson, F. E., Sgt 33 

Bailey, Thos., Capt 41 

Benz, C. C, 1st Lt 53 

Cain, R. S., Capt 84 

Carnahan, H. F., Pvt 88 

Carson, Lester, Pvt 89 

Cavanaugh, Thomas, 1st Sgt. . 93 

Conaty, C. C, Chap 103 

Dunlap, J., Cpl 134 

Dunn, J. J., Pvt 134 

Eppiheimer, E. L., Sgt 140 

Fletcher, L. C, 1st Lt 148 

Gaddis, Thomas, 1st Sgt 156 

Gleason, J. V., Cpl 164 

Inks, C. L., Sgt 205 



111th infantry 

Jordan, E. J., Cpl 215 

Kerr, Roland, Cpl 222 

Leiter, W. H., Pvt 238 

Lynch, E. W., Capt 249 

Macbeth, Edwin, Sgt 250 

Maurer, Philip, Pvt 272 

Mestrovitch, J. I., Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 22 

Moore, J. D., Cpl 283 

Morris, J. P., Cpl 285 

Murphy, A. R., Pvt 289 

Newhn, E. L., Pvt 294 

Nixon, W. J., Pvt 296 

Ord, R. E., Sgt 303 

Otto, Fred, Pvt 303 



Peacock, R. F., Cpl 309 

Prager, Benjamin, Sgt 320 

Riley, R. R., Cpl 334 

Rowbottom, R. C, Cpl 342 

SapUo, Sam, Pvt 346 

Schad, A., 1st Sgt 348 

Shane, WiUiam, Cpl 354 

Shenkel, J. H., 1st Lt 357 

Stevenson, Alfred, Sgt 376 

Taylor, F. E., Pvt 384 

Thompson, J. W., 1st Sgt 389 

Winchester, E. E., Sgt 422 

Woomer, E. E., Sgt 426 

Wyke, G. Y. N., 1st Lt 428 

Zeito, D., Pvt 431 



Douglas, O. R., Pvt 129 

Hankins, S. M., 1st Lt 178 

Jones, C. M., Sgt 214 

Naughton, F. X., Pvt 292 

Cohen, F. J., Pvt 101 

Dayton, A. S., 1st Lt 118 

Grancey, De M., Lt 168 

Knaufi, R. E., Pvt 227 



Ankudovitch, W. D., Cpl 35 

Fuller, J. M., Sgt 155 

Gitz, Ralph, Cpl 164 



112th infantry 

Powell, J. T., Cpl 319 

Richardson, C. M., Sgt 332 

Shannon, J. A., Lt. Col 355 



107th field artillery 

Lewis, M. F., Cpl 241 

Norris, E. C, Pvt 296 

Ryman, H. D., Capt 344 



109th field artillery 

Jones, H. L., Cpl 215 I 

McGarry, P. L., Pvt 257 

Mader, T. O., 1st Sgt 264 | 

509 



Skiff, C. B., Pvt 363 

Summerton, R. H., Sgt 381 

Turner, B. E., 1st Lt 395 



Stiffnell, L., Pvt 377 

Thompson, G. M., Pvt 388 

Waters, T., 2nd Lt 407 



Miner, Asher, Col 279 

Patterson, E. H., Cpl 308 



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103rd engineers 
Dieter, Arthur, Pvt 123 



Lawrence, H. S., Sgt. 



108th machine gun BATTALION 

. .235 I VaU, R. M., Maj 397 1 Verdier, WiUiam, Pvt. 



.399 



Biemeller, O. P., Wgnr 55 

Brown, J. R., Pvt 74 



Billis, Gust., Sgt 56 

Burks, J. B., 2nd Lt 80 

Davis, Herman, Pvt 117 

Golden, W. T., Pvt 165 

Grulkey, F. F., Pvt 171 

KUnger, W. W., Sgt 227 

Landes, W. S., 1st Lt 233 



103rd sanitary TRAIN 

Kuhlman, A. H., Pvt 231 

McGinnis, G. E., Capt 257 



29th division 
113th INFANTRY 

Lewis, H. A., Sgt 241 

MacFarland, James A., 1st Lt.251 

McLaughlin, E. J., 1st Lt 260 

Marsh, A. D., Capt 269 

Miner, Donald, Maj 280 

NewhaU, S. K., Pvt 294 

Sexton, F. H., 2nd Lt 354 



Roach, H. E., Wgnr 335 



Stuart, George, Cpl 380 

Terrill, E. O., Cpl 386 

Trestrail, F. J., 1st Lt 393 

VanHart, John, Sgt 398 

White, R. J., 1st Lt 415 

Zych, J., Pvt 432 



! 



Bailey, R. M., 2nd Lt 41 

Bateman, H. E., 1st Lt 47 

CoUins, I.Q., Pvt 102 

Crow, J. H., Pvt Ill 

Doremus, H. B., Capt 128 

Elmes, C. H., 2nd Lt 139 

Giger, G. J., 1st Lt 162 



114th INFANTRY 

Heinzmann, G. P., 1st Lt. . . .186 

Keating, W. J., Capt 219 

Kempton, R. D., Pvt 221 

Kerr, A. A., Pvt 222 

Lyons, D. M., 2nd Lt 250 

Minnigerode, F. L., Lt. Col. . .280 
MulUgan, J. J., Pvt 288 



Patercity, Adam, Bglr 308 

Running, T. A., 2nd Lt 343 

Schide, C. C, 2nd Lt 349 

Schmelz, Frederick, Cook. . . .349 

Wasilewski, Joseph, Pvt 407 

Wessel, L. H. F., Pvt 412 



Ayers, J., Cpl 

Banahan, R. F., Sgt 43 

Biser, J. L., Pvt 57 

Bolton, A. E., Capt 62 

Boyle, J. B., 1st Lt 66 

Brown, J. D., Sgt 75 

Byrne, J. J., Pvt 83 

Carter, H. C, Pvt 90 

Clark, H. C, Sgt 98 

Coleman, R. M., Pvt 101 

Costin, H. G., Pvt. 

(M. of H.) 18, 106 

De Berardinis, Pietro, Pvt 118 

Dunsing, C. L. A., Cpl 135 

Ecker, F. W., 1st Lt 136 

Ferguson, J. H., Cpl 145 

Ferry, Bradford, Pvt 145 

Fleischman, F. F., Pvt 148 



Allamong, L F., Cpl 31 

Allen, J. E., Cpl 32 



Alley, A. H., Sgt 32 

Barksdale, A. D., Capt 44 

Blackham, H. R., 2nd Lt. 

Byrd, W. E., Bglr 

Chamberlain, I. J., Pvt. 



58 
83 
94 

Conrad, R. Y.. Capt 104 

Cooper, E. B., Pvt 106 

Crockett, E. L., Sgt 110 

Cunningham, F. L., Ist Lt. . .113 

Curtis, B. B., Cpl 113 

Daniels, C. E., Pvt 115 

Davis, W. C, 1st Sgt 118 



115th infantry 

Hoppe, J. E., Sgt 197 

Horseman, Carl, Sgt 198 

Hunter, R. L., Sgt 203 

Insley, H. B., Pvt 205 

Jobes, L. J., 1st Lt 210 

Jones, Leroy, Pvt 215 

Landstreet, R. S., 1st Lt 233 

McGainey, H. P., Sgt 257 

Madsen, H. E., Sgt 264 

Mannion, J. F., Sgt 267 

Morrow, H. H., Pvt 286 

Murphy, W. M., Pvt 290 

Rafalsky, Nizel, Sgt 324 

Regan, Patrick, 2nd Lt. 

(M. of H.) 23 

Renshaw, Leonard, Cpl 330 

Rice, W. M.. Cpl 331 



116th infantry 

Dunn, James, Pvt 134 

Glass, H. B., Cpl 164 

Godfrey, J. E., Sgt 165 

Gorman, C. A., Sgt 107 

Grave, H. H., Capt 168 

Gregory, E. D., Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 19 

Hatch, B. T., Jr., Sgt 183 

Hughes, W. E., Pvt 201 

Hulett, Forrest, Pvt 202 

Ingram, I. F., Cpl 205 

Johnson, B. W., Pvt 211 

LaBuhn, E. C, 2nd Lt 231 

Loyd, S. A., Sgt 248 



Rosenfeld, Merrill, 1st Lt. . . .340 

Saunders, E. F., Pvt 347 

Saxon, J. W., Sgt 347 

Smith, H. D., Cpl 366 

Smith, P. F., Pvt 368 

Smith, R. C, Mech 368 

Smith, Thomas, Pvt 369 

Sprague, Chandler, 1st Lt. . . .373 

Stewart, W. C, Pvt 377 

Streb, T. F., Pvt 380 

Tennyson, J. E., Cpl 386 

VanGunday, Ben, Pvt 398 

Walters, John, Pvt 405 

Webb, H. L., 1st Lt 409 

West, J. E., Sgt 412 

White, E. R., Sgt 414 

Youngbar, A. F., Pvt 430 



Marsh, J. C, Pvt 269 

Maxie, E., Cpl 272 

Menefee, M. J., 1st Lt 274 

MezofT, J. J., Cpl 276 

Monohan, F. J., Pvt 286 

Nye, W. W., Ist Lt 298 

Opie, H. L., Maj 302 

Reid, J. W., Cpl 329 

Rowan, H. P., Cpl 342 

Sibold, G. G., Sgt 360 

Stone, A. H., 1st Lt 378 

Techel, E. W., Pvt 385 

Yeager, C. L., Pvt 429 

Zirkle, J. M., Pvt 431 



Brown, C. E., Pvt. 



110th machine gun battalion 

. 73 I Ruhl, G. E., Pvt 343 | Walsh, R. J., Cpl 404 

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lllTH MACfflNE GUN BATTALION 



Butcher, G. S., Capt 82 

Cassidy, J. J.. Pvt 92 

CUne, J. F., Bglr 100 

Evans, Plummer, Pvt 142 



Harssell, G. J., Pvt 181 

Kanaley, Joseph, Pvt 217 

Monahan, P. T., Pvt 282 



Nicol, W. O., Sgt 295 

Powell, G. W., Sgt 319 

Tavano, A. J., Sgt 384 



Diener, Louis, Capt 123 

Miller, J. R., Pvt 278 



112th machine gun BATTALION 

Whitney, R. L., Pvt 416 I Woodville, J. P., Pvt. 



.425 



104th field signal BATTALION 

Dorsey, J. W., Jr., Pvt 128 



Kyle, E. C, Pvt. 



104th SANITARY TRAIN 

.231 I McGuirk, Harry, Cpl 258 | Simmers, Leroy, Pvt. 



.361 



Anderson, Leonard, Cpl 33 

Archer, J. D., Pvt 35 

Bailey. E. O., Cpl 40 

Bane, T. P., Cpl 43 

Barnett, C. E., Pvt 45 

Blair, G. A., Capt 58 

Bowman, S. E., Pvt 65 

Boyd, R. H., 2nd Lt 66 

Brinkley, A. W., Capt 71 

Brown, B. W., Sgt 73 

Cable, R. B., 1st Sgt 83 

Cagle, T. G., Pvt 83 

Callen, N. E., Maj 85 

Cannon, C. F., Sgt 86 

Cardwell, H. W., Cpl 87 

Carlson, W. C, 2nd Lt 88 

Carr, J. M., Sgt 88 

Cinamon, Archie, Pvt 97 

Coram, C. A., Pvt 106 

Costner, Oley, Pvt 107 

Cross, WilUe, Pvt Ill 

Davis, L. F., Sgt 117 

Deeringer, H., Pvt 119 

Diggs, B. W., Pvt. let CI 124 

Doty, M., Cpl 128 

Dozier, Carmon, Pvt 130 

Dudderar, M. B., Sgt 132 

Batson, G. W., Cpl 

Boone, L. W., Pvt 63 

Bradley, Roe, Pvt 67 

Bryant, H. E., Pvt 76 

Bryson, J. J., 1st Sgt 76 

Burroughs, F. A., Sgt 81 

Bushing, G. A., Pvt 81 

Carter, J. C, Pvt 90 

Caulder, L. E., Cpl 93 

Cranford, A. L., Pvt 109 

Dozier, J. C, 1st Lt. 

(M. of H.) 18, 130 

Faison, J. K., Pvt 142 

Fore, J. E., Sgt 150 

Fore, S. W., Sgt 151 

Foster, G. E., Sgt. (M. of H.). 19 
Funderburk, M. M., Mech. . .155 

Gardner, J. H., Sgt 158 

Gaskins, F. O., Cpl 159 

Gordon, M. A., Sgt 166 

Green, E. B., Pvt 169 

HaU, T. L., Sgt. (M. of H.).. . 19 
Hardin, M. N., Pvt 179 



30th division 

117th infantry 

Duncan, B. E., Pvt. 1st CI. . .133 

Eckel, W. H., 2nd Lt 136 

Ellis, N. W., 1st Lt 138 

Folsom, L. H., 1st Lt 150 

Fritz, L. B., Pvt 154 

Goodwin, R. H., Sgt 166 

Hatcher, S. H., Pvt 183 

Hill, F. Y., Ist Lt 191 

HilUard, G. C, Sgt 192 

Home, W. T., Pvt 198 

Igou, Paul, Sgt 205 

Jones, J. T., Cpl 215 

Jordan, J. O., Pvt 216 

Karnes, J. E., Sgt. 

(M.of H.) 20, 218 

Ketchem, Harold, Pvt 223 

Leach, J. W., 1st Lt 236 

Lee, Carl, Pvt 237 

Lillard, D. W.. Capt 242 

Lindsten, Albin, Pvt 243 

Lunsford, B. B., Cpl 249 

McDade, W. J., Sgt 255 

McNaughton, H. D., Capt. . .262 

Mingle, C. L., Pvt 280 

Moody. Rolf, Capt 282 

Morison, J. H. S., 1st Lt 285 

Murrian, J. H., 1st Lt 290 

118th infantry 

Hartley, P. L.. Pvt 181 

Heriot. J. D.. Cpl., 

(M. of H.) 20, 188 

Hilton, R. H.. Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 20. 192 

Hughes, W. J., Pvt 202 

Hunt, H. B., Pvt 202 

Jones, C. O., Pvt 

Jones, W. F., Pvt 215 

Kohlwyck, O. C, Pvt 228 

Lawler, J. W., 1st Lt 235 

Ligon, L. L., Capt 242 

McDonald. R. M.. Sgt 256 

McDoweU. E. O.. Pvt 257 

McKinney. L. L., Pvt 260 

McManaway, H. B., Cpl 261 

Miller, Phihp, Pvt 278 

Mooreland, T. A., Pvt 284 

Morgan, Ernest, Pvt 284 

Nims, W. H., 1st Sgt 295 

Peaden, A. J., Pvt 310 

PhnUps, R. R.. Pvt 314 

Prause, C. W. T., 2nd Lt 320 



Neese, H. L., Pvt 292 

Packett, J. W., Cpl 304 

Padgett, A. J., Sgt 304 

Plemmons, R. L. . Cpl 316 

Pruitt. P. S.. Pvt 322 

Richards. T. R., Bglr 332 

Shannon. F. B., Sgt 355 

Sharp, R. E., 2nd Lt 355 

Smith, Charlie, Pvt 365 

Spears, G. W.. Cpl 372 

Strange, G. F., Pvt 379 

Study. M. F., Pvt. 1st CI 380 

Talley, E. R., Sgt. (M. of H.). 24 

Taylor, W. C, Sgt 385 

Tillery, J. M., Sgt 391 

Turner, O. E., Pvt 395 

Walker, H. J., Pvt 402 

Ward, C. J., Pvt. (M. of H.) . . 25 

Weaver, J. F., Pvt 408 

Weems, J. F.. Pvt 410 

West. H. A.. Pvt. 1st CI 412 

Wilson. J. T., Pvt 422 

Wischmeier, O. T., Pvt 423 

Woodard, W. L., Pvt 425 

Wright, C. S., Cpl 427 

Wright, J. D., Cpl 427 



Rinehart, E. T., Cpl 334 

Schwing, J. A., Ist Lt 351 

Sellers, W. E., Sgt 353 

Shankle, Vance. Cpl 355 

Sims. G. D., Pvt 363 

Sinclair, P. L., Cpl 363 

Smith, A. W., Pvt 365 

Smith, C. W., Pvt 365 

Smith, L. W., Sgt 367 

Strickland. C. M.. Cpl 379 

Terrell. H. P.. Cpl 386 

Thomas. R. C. Cpl 388 

Thornburg, Z. B., 1st Lt 390 

Turbeville, W. J., Pvt 395 

Turner, J. W., Sgt 395 

VanHoy, J. L., Pvt 398 

Verbeke, Remi, Pvt 399 

Villepigue, J. C. Cpl 

(M. of H.) 25, 400 

Ward, G. B., Sgt 405 

Weeks, Z. Y., Cpl 410 

Wilson, R. M., Pvt 421 

Wood, W. E.. Pvt 425 



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Adkinson, J. B., Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 17 

Bain, Edgar, Capt 41 

Barbour, W. C, Pvt 43 

Beatty, Leslie, Pvt 60 

Beckwith, Bryan, 2nd Lt 50 

Blackwell, R. L.. Pvt. 

(M. of H.) 18 

Bremer, H. F., Sgt 69 

Buck, Robert, Pvt 77 

Butler, E. L., Cpl 82 

Byrd, D. B., 1st Lt 83 

Carlisle, T. W., Sgt 87 

Carter, B. A., Pvt 89 

Carver, John, Cpl 91 

Cooper, W. N., Pvt 106 

Daniels, W. H.. Pvt 115 

Davis, Dunk, 1st Sgt 116 

Engle, J. C, Sgt 140 

Forbes, B. T., Cpl 150 

Forehand, W. S., Sgt 151 

Foster. W. L., Pvt 151 

French, Henry, Pvt 154 

Gasparatto, Tony, Pvt 159 

Glassbrenner, F. L., Pvt 164 

Gold, T. B., IstLt 165 

Graham, E. L., Capt 168 

Guyer, T. L., Pvt 173 

BerryhiU, J. W., Pvt 55 

Blanchard, Edgar, Pvt 59 

Bridgers, A. O., Pvt 71 

Brookshire, W. D., Pvt 73 

Brown, D. S., Sgt 73 

Byrum, J. C, 1st Sgt 83 

Capps, E. A., Pvt 86 

Clark, W. L., Pvt 99 

Cook, R. P., Sgt 105 

Cox, E.L., Pvt 108 

Craven, H. C, Pvt 109 

Crofts. J. A., Pvt 110 

Dixon. B. F., Capt 125 

Draughon. E. S. W., Pvt 130 

Dudzinsky. Francisak, Pvt . . . 132 

Ellington, J. M., 1st Lt 138 

Fogo. E. T., 1st Lt 149 

Fowler, L. K.. Pvt 152 

Gill. J. H., Sgt 162 

Griffith. L. C, Pvt 170 

Hamilton, J. W.. 1st Lt 176 

Harris. G.W.. Sgt 181 

Hester, H. S., Ist Lt 189 

Champion, Herbert, Pvt 94 

Hinson, G.R.. Sgt 192 

Holland. J. W., Sgt. 1st CI. . .195 



119th infantry 

Hagan. L. J.. Pvt 174 

Hall. H. H.. Pvt 175 

Hand, Leo, Pvt 177 

Hart, S. C, Pvt 181 

Hawkins, P. G., Sgt 184 

Hillig, Harry. Pvt 192 

Hobbs, A. T., Ist Lt 193 

Hooper, M. C, Cpl 197 

Johnson, Henry, Pvt 212 

Jordan, Charles. Pvt 215 

Kelley, H. G., Pvt 220 

Kennedy. R. R., Pvt 222 

Koon. E. S.. 2nd Lt 229 

Lamb. R. J., Maj 232 

Lemert. Milo. 1st Sgt., (M. of 

H.) 21 

Lewis. R. E., Cpl 241 

Link, O. R.. Cook 244 

McDonald. Robert. Pvt 256 

McLain, A. M., Pvt 260 

Mabe, J. D., Pvt 263 

Martin, H. B., Cpl 270 

Mianovich. S.. Cpl 276 

Miller. G. F.. Sgt 278 

Miller, Hobart. Pvt 278 

Mitchell. J. A., 1st Lt 280 

Mobley. C. R., Sgt 281 

120th infantry 

Higson, Willie, Cpl 191 

Hudnall, J. W., Sgt 201 

Hyman, Ernest, Pvt 204 

Irrgang, Andrew. Cpl 206 

Johnston. L. E.. Cpl 213 

Korn. W. S., Sgt 229 

Lake. James, Pvt 232 

Lamrn, Johnnie, Pvt 233 

Lankford, J. A.. Pvt 234 

Lawhorne, D. H., Pvt 235 

Lawson. Bradley. Pvt 236 

Lovelace. D. H., Pvt 247 

Lunsford. Jesse, Cpl 249 

Lyerly, W. B., Pvt 249 

McCoy. Pete. Pvt 255 

McKiddy. Zona. Pvt 260 

Mays. H. L.. Sgt 273 

Mayes. J. B., Jr., Capt 273 

Parker, W. J., Sgt 307 

Pendell, Elmer. 1st Lt 311 

Pope. OlUe, Pvt 318 

Powell. W. H..Sgt 319 

RandaU, M. A., Sgt 325 

105th engineers 

I McKay. Albert, Cpl 259 

Rust, A. L.. Master Engi 344 



Mullins. Sam. Pvt 288 

Narveson. P. O.. Sgt 291 

Newton, I. M.. Cpl 294 

Perry, S. E.. Cpl 311 

Porter. C. R., Pvt 318 

Pruitt. F. C, Sgt 322 

Ray. J. E.. Capt 326 

Rives. J. S., Pvt 333 

Roberts, S. K.. Pvt 336 

Rose. D. F.. Pvt 340 

Sanderfer, P. C, Sgt 346 

Schroedel, J. C, Pvt 349 

Schwer, H. G., Pvt 351 

Smith, B. B., Pvt 365 

Socha. R., Pvt 370 

Thompson, J. W., Cpl 389 

Thurman, L. T., Sfi-t 390 

Turrentine, H. S., Pvt 396 

Twiford, El wood, Pvt 396 

Varner. A. H.. Pvt 398 

Vaughn, J. H., Sgt 398 

Wallace, F. E., Pvt 403 

Ward. G. B., Pvt 405 

Wells, J. T., Sgt 411 

West, Brodie, Cpl 412 

White, Lyman, Sgt 414 

Yopp, S. F., Jr., Sgt 429 



Rascoe, R. R., Sgt 326 

Riddie, Archie. Pvt 333 

Riggle. George, Pvt 334 

Robertson, J. N., 1st Sgt 336 

Robinson, Oliver, Sgt 337 

Salik, Alexander, Sgt 345 

Seibel, H. S., Pvt 352 

Shelton, Clyde, Sgt 357 

Shively, H. H., Pvt 358 

Short, G. D., Pvt 359 

Smith. D., Pvt 366 

Stanfield, Lawrence, Color 

Sgt 374 

Stephenson, Carlton, Cpl 376 

Strobel, H. A.. Pvt 379 

Teachey. R. M., Pvt 385 

Thompson, C. W., Sgt 388 

Wallace, W. M., Pvt 403 

WUes. G. L., Pvt 417 

Wilhams, J. R.. Pvt 419 

WilUam, J. F., Jr., 1st Lt 419 

Williams, Ray, Bugler 419 

Zax, H. E., Cpl 430 

Stevenson, C. F., Cpl 376 

WUson, Shug, Pvt 421 



113th machine gun BATTALION 

Bunyard, C. H., Cpl 78 | Brookshire, A. B., Sgt 72 | Ridley, J. A., 1st Lt. 



.333 



114th machine gun BATTALION 

Peterson, R. W., Pvt 312 



115th machine gun BATTALION 

Davis, B. G., Pvt 116 I Hubbard, H. G., Sgt 200 I Sneeden, S. V., Pvt. 

Devane, D. J., Sgt 122 | Loring, D. W., Lt 247 | 



.369 



105th field signal BATTALION 



Baker, McLaurin, Sgt 42 

Gotten, O. L.. Cpl 107 

Cox, O. C, Sgt. 1st CI 108 

Garner, C. H.. Pvt 158 



Harbin. E. R.. Pvt 179 

Hardison. D.. Pvt 179 

Hudson, H. A.. Sgt. 1st CI. . .201 



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Mottern. V. C. Sgt. 1st CI. . .287 

Piercy. R. S., Pvt 315 

Thompson. G. R., 1st Lt 389 



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Adelepberger, Earl, Sgt 29 

Anderson, R. C, Pvt 34 

Andrykowski, Victor, Pvt.... 34 

Armijo, M. B., Pvt 36 

Barlow, F. A., 1st Lt 44 

Bell, W. B., Cpl 52 

Belongea, W. A., Cpl 62 

Berkompas, Olius, Bglr 54 

Brennan, E. W., Cpl 69 

Brittain, W. S., 2nd Lt 71 

Brown, W. B., Pvt 75 

Bullian, George, Pvt 78 

Burleigh, Nelson, Pvt 80 

Bush, Alden, Cpl 81 

Castura, Michael, Sgt 92 

Chandler, Isaac, Cpl 95 

Chellis, W. L., Sgt 96 

Clay, Fred, Cpl 99 

Connelly. M. F., Pvt 104 

Connette, Fred, Pvt 104 

Crabbe, G. S., Capt 108 

Crites, Herman, 1st Lt 110 

Decaire, George, Bglr 119 

Devereaux, H. J., Pvt 122 

Dressell, E. C, Pvt 131 

Emerson, H. B., Cpl 139 

Finley, A. J., Cpl 146 

Foley, Harry, Pvt 149 

Follis, Charles, Capt 149 

Gariepy, T. T., Cpl 125 

Goodman, Lionel, Pvt 166 



32nd division 

125th infantry 

Griswold, A. H., 1st Sgt 171 

Hammond, C. A., 1st Lt 177 

Hawks, Emery, Sgt 184 

Heiniken, John, Pvt 186 

Helmore, J. F., Pvt 187 

Henry, Raymond, Cpl 188 

Heritier, Arthur, Pvt 188 

Holmes, F. B., Pvt 196 

Holzgrebe, William, Pvt 196 

Isaacs, Joseph, Pvt 206 

Jarvis, E. I., Mech 208 

Jennings, E. A., l«t Lt 209 

Kaminski, Mike, Pvt 217 

Keiser, H. M., 1st Lt 219 

Lewis, Frank, Pvt 240 

MacClemmons, F. W., Pvt. . .250 

MacFarUng, George, Pvt 251 

McDonald, James, 1st Sgt 256 

Madden, J. A., Pvt 264 

Mark, R. C, Pvt 268 

Masson, J. W., Pvt 271 

Meade, Frierson, Jr., Capt. . .273 

Mecom, John, Pvt 273 

Michalka, G. A., Cpl 277 

Morrison, L. N., Pvt 286 

Motley, R. E., 1st Lt 287 

Moyse, Herman, 1st Lt 288 

Munroe, W. A., Sgt 289 

Ollrich, H. J., Pvt 301 

Ortiz, C, Pvt 303 

Payson, C. F., Sgt 309 



Phillips, Dewey, Pvt 314 

Purdon, T. M., Cpl 323 

Rediker, P. W., Cpl 327 

Reese, William, Pvt 328 

Ritzert, C. A., Pvt 335 

St. James, Leonard, Pvt 345 

Schultheis, B. A., Pvt 350 

Seeler, Wilfred, Pvt 353 

Skrypeck, Andy, Pvt 364 

Smith, Clarence, Cpl 365 

Smith, Ivan, Sgt 367 

Snowden, Samuel, Sgt 369 

Somes, R. V.. Sgt 370 

Stein, F. C, Cpl 375 

Stevens, Levi, 1st Lt 376 

Stevens, Matt, Cpl 377 

Stuart, A. J., Cpl 380 

Swan, T. E., Chap 382 

Teichler, John, Sgt 385 

Thrall, Harry, Pvt 390 

Underwood, D. H., Pvt 396 

Vibbert, E. T., Pvt 399 

Weine, W. F., 1st Lt 410 

Wheat, H. R., 1st Lt 413 

Williams, C. M., Capt 418 

Williams, P. J., Jr., Pvt 419 

Wilson, G. M., Maj 421 

Wilson, H. P., Pvt 421 

Wilson, Merritt, Ist Lt 421 

Young, G. L., Sgt 429 



Aamot, Arthur, Sgt 27 

Banks, Carl, Sgt 43 

Beattie, M. N. B., Pvt 49 

Beck, C. L., Pvt 50 

Cathcart, J. O., Maj 93 

Crum, L. J., 1st Lt 112 

Cunningham, C. E., Sgt 113 

Dawson, H. A., Sgt 115 

Dye, H. E., Cpl 135 

Edsall, W. A., Pvt 137 

Ferguson, Dougald, Sgt 144 

Fowle, J. G., Sgt 152 

Hopkins, G. A., Sgt 197 



126th infantry 

Hurst, W. E., Pvt 204 

Kain, R. R., Sgt 217 

King, H. J., Lt 224 

Kline, R. J., Sgt 227 

Krzykwa, A. S., Pvt 231 

Kunzie, H. E., Cpl 231 

Lininger, William, Sgt 244 

Luzenski, William, Sgt 249 

Mansfield, Harry, Sgt 267 

Marek, F. S., Cpl 268 

Neitzel, A. R., Pvt 293 

Raymond, F. K., Cpl 327 

Rundquist, O. A., Sgt 343 



Sack, William, 1st Sgt 345 

Shipman, S. V., Cpl 358 

Shirley, L., 1st Lt 358 

Shore, Laurel, Cpl 359 

Smith, Nicholas, Sgt 368 

Swift, Harry, Pvt 383 

Thompson, Orrie, Sgt 389 

Tindall, P., 1st Lt 391 

Waite, H. E., Pvt 401 

Wescott, I. L., Sgt 412 

Wilson, J. M., 2nd Lt 421 

Zavitz, A. M., Sgt 430 

Zeldam, J. J., Pvt 431 



Austin, Edwin, Pvt 38 

Blomberg, H. S., 1st Lt 60 

Bonack, P. J., Sgt 63 

Buckendahl, Emil, Pvt 77 

Chayie, J. A., Pvt 95 

Curti, Mike, Pvt 113 

Dewitz, Helmuth, Pvt 122 

Dickop, R. C, Ist Lt 123 

Glomski, Frank, Sgt 164 

Hix, J. C, Pvt 193 

Holmes, Charles, Pvt 195 

Johnson, M. B., Cpl 212 

Johnson, Paul, Pvt 212 

Anthony, Clem, Pvt 35 

Austermann, R. W., 2nd Lt. . . 38 

Bell, F. J., Pvt 52 

Bischoff, C. E., 1st Lt 57 

Blossom, Lynn, Pvt 60 

Blumenthal, Alabel, Pvt 60 

Burton, E. A., 1st Lt 81 

Carlson, Emil, Pvt 87 

Curnow. E. M., Cpl 113 

Curtis, R. A., Ist Sgt 114 



127th infantry 

Johnson, Richard, Sgt 212 

Kielpinski, V. P., Sgt 223 

Kochanik, J., Cpl 228 

Lake, C. W., Cpl 232 

Lloyd, Wilfred, Pvt 245 

McSorley, James, Sgt 263 

Marlin, Jesse, Cpl 268 

Mueller, Joseph, Jr., Pvt 288 

Nowak, J. M., Sgt 298 

Olsen, O. S., Pvt 302 

Purdy, W. D., Sgt 323 

Ritt. J. V. M., 1st Lt 335 

128th infantry 

Dudley, Mack, Pvt 132 

Evenson, Elmer, Sgt 142 

Farmer, J. B., Cpl 143 

Fleming, T. W., Cpl 148 

Fuller, L. L., Pvt 155 

Genicke, Raymond, Pvt 160 

Gottschalk, F. L., 1st Lt 167 

Hanson, W. R., Pvt 178 

Hill, H. R., Maj 191 

Jacobson, W. A., Pvt 207 



Rolain, Ray, Sgt 339 

Shelor, C. A., 2nd Lt 357 

Siebert, Walter, Sgt 360 

Spencer, J. D., 1st Lt 372 

Stafford, Thomas, Pvt 373 

Steinkraus, H. W., 1st Lt 375 

Stuckrad, A. L., Cpl 380 

Taylor, D. A., 2nd Lt 384 

Thorsen, E. B., 2nd Lt 390 

Wetzel, H. W., Pvt 413 

Whitman, Guy, Pvt 417 

Witte, Louis, Sgt 424 



Kemme, Charles, Pvt 221 

Kromer, C. C, Cpl 430 

Langham, G. W., Pvt 234 

McKey, H. G., 1st Lt 260 

McNulty, C. J., Pvt 262 

Martin, D. J., Capt 270 

Mathey, M. L., Pvt 271 

Nicol, A. L., 1st Lt 295 

Noble, C. G., 1st Lt 296 

Peterson, W. O., 1st Sgt 313 



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Plauman, Hennan, Pvt 316 

Regan, J. M., 2nd Lt 329 

Reich, L. B., 1st Lt 329 

Reinholdt, R. R., Capt 330 

Jennart, Leon, Bglr 209 

Johnson, Wilbur, Pvt 213 

Adier, Nick, Wgnr 29 

Bieman, Joa., Pvt 55 

Biwan, Jos., Pvt 57 



128th infantry— Continued 

Roberts, C. R., Cpl 336 

Schuchart, Frank, Pvt 350 

Schultz, Arthur, Sgt 350 

Shaskan, Samuel, Pvt 356 



119th field artillery 

Roleman, Norman, Sgt 228 

120th field artillery 

Faatz, S. R., Pvt 142 

Fox, F. I., Cpl 152 

Harding, S. L., 2nd Lt 179 



Slagsvol, O. T., 2nd Lt 364 

Stainton, M. E., 2nd Lt 374 

Thalke, M. P., Sgt 386 

Turley, C. L., Cpl 395 

Logue, Thomas, Pvt 245 

Holt, F. M., Sgt 196 

Prescott, F. W., Cpl 321 

Prescott, L. O., Pvt 321 



121st field artillery 

Brown, A. B., Sgt 73 | Flatten, M. A., Cook 316 

107th engineers 
Hartman, W. A., Sgt. 1st CI. .181 | Kuhlman, G. W., 2d Lt 231 

121st machine gun BATTALION 

Gaston, P. J., Sgt 159 | Jerabek, J. J., Cpl 210— Korth, Herman, Sgt 229 

107th field signal BATTALION 

Burr, G. E., Sgt. 1st CI 81 I Palmer, D. D., Cpl 305 I Pelkey, Edwin, Pvt 311 

Lamb, J. E., Sgt 232 | I 

107th AMMUNITION TRAIN 

Norton, A. A., Wgr 297 | Raleigh, W. J., Pvt 325 | Shedlewski, J. F., Pvt 356 



Carlson, C. G., Pvt. 



32nd division 

129th infantry 
87 I HUl, Ralyn, Cpl. (M. of H.) . . 



20 I Holmes, F. R., Capt 195 



Austin, C. W., Ist Lt 38 

Bartela, N. B., Cpl 46 

Booth, C. W., Pvt 63 

Burr, J. G., Mech 81 

Caserta, Vincenzo, Cpl 91 

Cleveland, V. A., Cpl 99 



130th infantry 

Crisp, C. M., Ist Sgt 110 

Daughty, J. E., Sgt 116 

Drennon, L. H., Sgt 130 

Fields, J. O., Cpl 145 

Givens, F. G., Capt 164 

HoUand, R. W., Pvt 195 



Humphrey, R. H., Maj 202 

Kilcher, E. J., Pvt 223 

McMunn, R. L., 2nd Lt 262 

Rodgers, Willes, Pvt 338 

Swanger, I. V., Cpl 382 



Allex. J., Cpl. (M. of H.).. .17, 23 

Anderson, W. A., Pvt 34 

Beato, John, Cpl 49 

Beauvais, W. U., 2nd Lt 60 

Bieryta, Michael, Pvt 56 

Boyatt, C. H., Cpl 66 

Breaky, John, Sgt 68 

Bremmer, F. M., Pvt 69 

Carlson, Swen, Pvt 87 

Cock, R. R., Sgt 105 

Curtis, N. M., Cpl 113 

Deasey, H. A., Pvt 118 

Dick, H. J., 2nd Lt 123 

Dickson, H. A., Ist Lt 123 

Dixon, R. T., Cpl 125 

Dunne, C. C, Pvt 134 

Flagg, D. S., Pvt 147 

Flynn, J. L., Cpl 149 



131st infantry 

Freiberg, Hyman, 2nd Lt . . . . 153 

Gaston, G. F., Pvt 159 

Goodwillie, H. R., Sgt 166 

Gourley, G. B., Sgt 167 

Haima, L. M., Pvt 178 

Heacox, H. W., Pvt 185 

Herter, Edward, Pvt 189 

Hobscheid, Paul, Cpl 193 

Holmes, A. P., Pvt 195 

Horton, H. F., 2nd Lt 198 

Howard, R. P., Cpl 199 

Jackson, James, 1st Sgt 207 

Jefferson, A. K., 1st Lt 209 

Johnson, S. E., Sgt 212 

Jones, William, Sgt 215 

Keane, C. W., Pvt 219 

Keeper, E. E., Pvt 219 

Koerper, F. P., Cpl 228 

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Kostak, F. F., Pvt 229 

Krueger, Arthur, Pvt 230 

Krum, J. E., Sgt 230 

Lee, J. C, Ist Lt 237 

Lid well, Edward, Pvt 

Lieberman, Nathan, Cpl 242 

Liljeberg, Pagnel, Pvt 242 

Lindsay, R. W., Pvt 243 

Linskey, W. F., Pvt 244 

McBreen, L. N., Pvt 252 

McGuire, S. C, Sgt 258 

Mallan, J. C, Pvt 265 

Mance, S. M., Cpl 266 

May, G.J. , Sgt 272 

Michaelis, C. W., Pvt 277 

Midkiff, Holly, Sgt 277 

Miles, John, Cpl 277 

Nelson, Adolph, Pvt 293 



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O'Keefe, J. J., 1st Sgt 300 

Paluback, G. W., Cpl 306 

Perkins, E. H., Sgt 311 

Peters, William, Pvt 312 

Peterson, Van W., Sgt 312 

Petty, W. D., Pvt 313 

Pope, T. A., Cpl. 

(M. of H.) 23, 318 

Potter, Walter, Pvt 319 

Powers, J. B., Sgt 320 

Pride, H. N., Ist Lt 322 



Anderson, J. S., lat Sgt 

(M. of H.) 17 

Bird, Felix, Pvt 57 

Bordvick, M. A., Sgt 64 

Camill, H. E., Pvt 85 

Casaga, S. E., Sgt 91 

Cecilia, Louis, Pvt 94 

Chad wick, H. R., Capt 94 

Cheevers, E. J., Sgt 96 

Cummins, Fred, Pvt 113 

Dalton, G. R., Bglr 115 

Darling, H. C, 2nd Lt 115 

Davis, Abel, Col 116 

DeSmidt, John, Cpl 121 

Dodd, B. J., Maj 125 

Drotning, H. J., Pvt 131 

Duff, Philip, Pvt 132 

Francisco, J., Sgt 152 

Giescke, L. M., Pvt 162 

Gulbrandson, A. W., 2nd Lt. . 172 



ISlsT INFANTRY— Con<tn«ed 

Riddle, L. S.. Ist Sgt 333 

Rochfort, J. J., Sgt 337 

Sanborn, J. B., Col 345 

Schabinger, A. C, Cpl 348 

Scholes. William, Sgt 349 

Shantz, J. E., 1st Lt 355 

Skogsburg, Vivian, Sgt 363 

Smotherman, Horace, Pvt. . . .369 

Somitz, Carl, Cpl 370 

Timblin, Archie, Pvt 391 

132nd infantry 

Gumpertz, S. G., Ist Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 19 

Hatch, Sidney, Pvt 183 

Holzman, Sidney, Pvt 196 

Hoy, Henry, Pvt 200 

Jensen, Ingemann, Pvt 210 

Jones, Harry, Cpl 214 

Koijane, F. A.. Sgt 228 

Korsyko, George, Pvt 229 

Lamb, B. L., Cpl 232 

Loman, Berger, Pvt., (M. of 

H.) 21 

McCormick, C. F., Capt 254 

Mallon, G. H., Capt., (M. of 

H.) 22 

Myrhune, Melvin, Pvt 291 

Painsipp, A. C, Cpl 305 

Peterson, Victor, Cpl 212 

Poatula, J. L, Sgt 319 

Powers, E. J., Pvt 320 



Walsh, T. J., Sgt 404 

Washa, J. J., Sgt 407 

Waters, J. L., Cpl 407 

Weimer, H. H., Capt 410 

Whitson, Lester, Cpl 416 

Wiberg, Alvin, Sgt 416 

Wickhan, Gordon, Pvt 416 

Williams, W. J., Pvt 420 

Woodsman, William, Cpl 425 

Zappa, Steve, Pvt 430 



Rue, L. E., Sgt 343 

Sandlin, Willie, Sgt., (M. of 

H.) 24 

Sattler, W. N., Cpl 347 

Schultz, Charles, Pvt 350 

Shapiro, Eh, Cpl 355 

Shelly, Harry. Pvt 357 

Smith, M. E., Ist Sgt 367 

Snyder, J. J., Pvt 370 

Stine, R. W., Ist Lt 377 

Stout, A. H., 2nd Lt 378 

Swanson, Carl, Pvt 382 

Ternig, J. B., Sgt 386 

Vizenor, L. A., Pvt 400 

Wall, E. W., 2nd Lt 403 

Waterhouse, J. R., Pvt 407 

Webber, G. B., 1st Sgt 409 

Wigglesworth, Robert, Capt. .417 

Wise, C. E., Capt 423 

Yagle, H. A., 2nd Lt 428 



Burchill, G. H., Pvt 78 

Clark, G. E., Sgt 98 

Hickok, C. H., Sgt 190 

Hopp, H. M., Pvt 197 

Johns, L. A., 2nd Lt 211 



122nd field artillery 

KeUogg, G. v., Cpl 220 

KeUy, A. C, Cpl 220 

Myers, Irwin, Cpl 290 

Myhrman, R. E., Capt 291 

Prete, F. P., Sgt 321 



Red, H. D., Cpl 327 

Ryan, F. W., Pvt 344 

Schueren, D. E., 2nd Lt 350 

Templeton, C. K., 2nd Lt 386 

Wascher, H. A., 2nd Lt 407 



Ammons, G. H., Sgt 33 

Cassidy, J. D., Sgt 92 

Duffy, Mark, Ist Lt 132 



124th field artillery 

Fink, W. W., Pvt 146 

Modrow, P. F., Pvt 281 

O'Leary, J. A., Cpl 301 



Silloway, Ralph, Pvt 361 

Webb, M. C, Pvt 409 

Wright, C. L., Sgt 426 



108th engineers 
Adelhelm, H. C, Ist Sgt 29 



Holland, H.G.. Pvt. 



122nd machine GUN BATTALION 

. 195 I Liggett, H. B., 2nd Lt 242 | Meador, Ernest, Pvt 273 



124th MACHINE GUN BATTALION 



Bourdon, W. R., Capt. 

Davis, H. D., Blgr 

Higley, G. R., IstLt.. 



. 64 I Krigbaum, W. L., Capt 230 

.117 McCarthy, M. P., Sgt 253 

.190 I Moore, R. N., Sgt 283 



Price, E. J., Ist Lt 321 

Slack, C. K., Pvt., (M. of H.). 24 
Trager, J. W., 2nd Lt 393 



108th field signal BATTALION 

Schmidt, R. A., Capt 349 

108th sanitary TRAIN 

Mclntyre, Eugene, Cpl 259 

34th division 

125th FIELD ARTILLERY 

Drotning, H. J., Pvt 131 



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AUen, C. B.. 2nd Lt 31 

Benton, H. O., 2nd Lt 53 

Downey, E. L., Sgt 129 

Ferguson, E. R., Cpl 144 

FuUer, W. H., Cpl 155 

Grinstead, J. R., Sgt 170 

Britton, Joe, Sgt 71 

Ehrhardt, Gustave, Capt 137 

Fleming, P. E., Pvt 148 

FUng, J. H., Ist Sgt 148 

Goldberg, Sam, Pvt 165 

Cosgrove, J. D., 2nd Lt 106 

Duncan, G. E., Pvt 134 

Foust, B. E., Mech 151 

Gentry, C. C. .Pvt 160 

Griswold, L. W., Cpl 171 

Hine, O. L. H., Capt 192 

Hopkins, Thomas, 2nd Lt 197 



Adams, 8. T., 1st Lt 29 

Barry, W. R., Pvt 55 

Chartier, P. D., Pvt 95 

Davia, Murray, Maj 117 



35th division 

137th infantry 

Heusiaen. F. A., Sgt 189 

Hudson, B. S., Capt 201 

JeflFords, Paul, Cpl 209 

Kenoyer, J., Pvt 222 

Kowalkowski, Leo, Pvt 229 

O'DeU, E. H., Pvt 299 

138th infantry 

Howland, H. S., Col 200 

McCombs, S. B., Mech 254 

Moore, C. H., Cpl 283 

Price, E. H., 1st Lt 321 

Reiger, J. E., Lt. Col 329 

139th infantry 

Kelsey, H. R., 1st Sgt 221 

Kemmerer, Burtrus, Cpl 221 

Kilfoyle, F. J., Sgt 223 

Motley, F. L., Cpl 287 

Norton, E. C. Pvt 297 

Oldfield, W. A., 1st Sgt 301 



140th infantry 

Dry, C. C. Sgt 131 

Lemmon, F. L., Lt. Col 238 

Mace. J. H., Sgt 263 

Slusher, E. W., Maj 364 



Pearson, Varlourd, Sgt 310 

Quinn, Henry, Pvt 324 

Sloan, W. E., Mech 364 

West, Hedford, Mech 412 

White. L. D.. 1st Sgt 414 

Wilder, T. E., Cpl 417 

Rymer, C. B., Bglr 344 

Skinker, A. R., Capt., (M. of 

H.) 24 

Stone, Barnard, Pvt 378 

Wold, NeU, Pvt., (M. of H.).. 26 



Palmer, A. W., Cpl 305 

Segraves. V. L., Sgt 352 

Shahan, W. F., Cpl 354 

WUson, C. R., 1st Lt 421 

Worthen, G. T., Ist Lt 426 

Wright, Earl, Cpl 427 



Smith. Herld. Sgt 367 

Whitthorne. H. S., Capt 416 

Wilkinson, J. L., Ist Sgt 418 



129th field artillery 

Folton, Selmo, Pvt 150 | McClure, H. C, Sgt 254 

130th field artillery 

Bleckley, E. R., 2nd Lt 59 



Caywood. H. T., 2nd Lt 93 

Graddy, W. E., Pvt 167 

Hedrick, A. L., Capt 186 



110th engineers 

James, D. S., Capt 207 

Light. J. C, Cpl 242 

Mclntyre. John, Sgt 259 



Mnier. W. C, Cook 279 

Polley, J. R., Pvt 317 

Winters. Ray, Sgt 423 



128th machine GUN BATTALION 

Wiggins. E. W.. Sgt 417 



129th machine GUN BATTALION 



Elsea, A. E., Sgt 139 

Everson, L. L., Ist Lt 143 



Bates, B. v., Capt 47 

Dunn, Don, Pvt 134 



Locke, R. I., Sgt 245 I Vaught, Glenn, Cpl 399 

110th sanitary train 

Henderson. G. H., Sgt 187 I Petersen, Leonard, Pvt 312 



Dreben, Sam, 1st Sgt 130 

Ford. C. M., 2nd Lt 150 

Gaston, R. A., Cpl 159 

Barton, T. D., Capt 46 

Benefield, Corbett, Cpl 63 

Boggs, E. H., Cpl 61 

Bradfield, W. E., Cpl 67 



36th division 

141st infantry 

Lipscomb, A. E., Sgt 244 

McKimmey. J. C. 2nd Lt. . . .260 
Mason. C. H.. 1st Lt 271 

142nd infantry 

Carrigan, A. H., 1st Lt 88 

Curtis, W. C, Pvt 114 

Douglas. J. E., 1st Lt 129 

Haley. R. R., 1st Lt 174 

516 



Ogden, I. C, Capt 300 

Peacock, Jack, Sgt 309 

WiUis, Paul, Sgt 421 

Harden, W. T., Sgt 179 

Johnston. Frank, Cpl 213 

Liddell, C. J., Sgt 241 

Luebke, A. J., 1st Lt 248 



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McLennon, D. J., 1st Lt 261 

Milne, W. L., Pvt 279 

Montgomery, C. G., Pvt 282 

Morrison, J. S., Sgt 286 

Nail, E. K., Sgt 291 

Reese, J. D., Pvt 328 



142nd infantry— Continued 

Roberts, C. A., Sgt 336 

Sampler, S. M., Sgt., (M. of 

H.) 24 

Shoemaker, L. O., Cpl 358 

Siemering, W. H., Pvt 360 

Thedinger, L. C, Sgt 387 



Turner. H. L., Cpl (M. of H.). 25 
Walden, Fitzgerald, Ist Sgt. . .402 

Waldrop, B. X., Sgt 402 

Walter, H. F., Cpl 404 

Woods, H. S., Sgt 425 



132nd machine GUN BATTALION 

Loomis, J. S., 1st Lt 246 1 Moore, W. J., Capt 284 

lllTH FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 

Head, C. E., Cpl 185 



Andrews, S. E., Ist Lt 34 

Digiacono, PMquale, Pvt 124 

Doll, J. A., Pvt 126 

Hadnett, George, Cpl 174 



37th division 

145th INFANTRY 

Hamilton, Bryan, Sgt 176 

Haverfield, J. G., Sgt 183 

Kohn, M. A., Cpl 228 

McGraw, J. W., Pvt 258 



Moore, W. E., Pvt 284 

Reed, George, Cook 328 

Trew, R. T., Sgt 393 

Ursprung, R. S., 1st Lt 396 



Blond, P. S., Ist Sgt 60 

Cover, S. J., Pvt 108 

Hechtel, A. L., Sgt 185 

Hughes, F. A., Meoh 201 

MaUs, M. W., Pvt 265 



Bozenhart, E. G., Pvt 66 

Colebank, P. R., 1st Lt 101 



146th INFANTRY 

Moynahan, T. J., Maj 287 

Neely, James, Pvt 292 

Porter, V. C, Cpl 318 

Redick, F. C, Capt 327 

147th infantry 

Galbraith, F. W., Jr., Col 156 

Heintz, Victor, Capt 186 



Rex, Newton, Cpl 330 

Smith, C. M., Sgt 365 

Triplett, N. C, Mech 394 

Welker, T. B., Pvt 411 



Patten, L. P., Maj . 
Sohairer, J. V., Pvt. 



.308 
.348 



148th infantry 

Aamodt, Morris, Sgt 27 1 Barlow, A. M., 1st Lt 44 I Hesa, H. L., 1st Lt 189 

Ackley, George, Sgt 28 Barnett, L. M., 1st Lt 45 Schumacher, F. X., 1st Lt 350 

Baesel, A. E., 2nd Lt 40 I Gunckle, Wilk, Pvt 172 | Tavenner, R. L., Capt 384 

112th engineers 
Atkinson, J. T., Pvt 37 | Loucks, C. C, Pvt 247 | Smithhisler, P. A., Sgt. 1st CI.369 

135th machine GUN BATTALION 

Mack, W. C, Pvt 263 | Warman, J., Pvt 406 | Watkins, George, Sgt 407 



112th sanitary TRAIN 

Baldridge, R. L., Pvt 42 1 Donaldson, S. S., Pvt 127 | Gillen, E. N., Pvt. 



.163 



39th division 

153rd infantry 

Luzi, Luzius, Pvt 249 

156th infantry 

Marquis, Oliver, Pvt 269 



40th division 

160th infantry 

Holderman, N. M., Capt 194 

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41sT DIVISION 



Bird, H. M., Sgt. 



1618T INFANTRY 

MoEwen, G. O., Sgt 257 

162nd infantry 

Angel, Howard, Sgt 35 

163rd infantry 

Sheridan, C. L., Capt 357 

146th field artillery 

mil, R. C, Ist Lt 191 

148th field artillery 

57 I Reed, A. J., Cpl 328 | Thome, C. F., Pvt. 

148th field artillery 

Murphy, J. J., Pvt 289 

116th engineers 

Colton, J. S., 2nd Lt 103 



.390 



42nd division 



Corbabon, J., Maj 106 

Giclaia, D. L., Lt 162 

Chevalier, O., Capt., French 

Army 96 

Jacobson, A., Capt., French 



Ames, O., Jr., 2nd Lt 33 

Ames, P., Cpl 33 

Bergen, W. J., Pvt 54 

Bradley, P. W., Cpl 67 

Brennan, Matthew, Cpl 69 

Burke, J. J., 2nd Lt 79 

Burka, C. R., Pvt 80 

Burns, J. W., Sgt 80 

Cain, Charles, Cpl 84 

Carter, F. W., Ist Lt 90 

Caasidy, H. K., Capt 92 

Cooney, Michael, Cpl 105 

Coxe, E. G., Pvt 108 

Craven, F. P., Pvt 109 

DenneUy, J. H., Sgt 120 

Donaldson, Michael, Pvt 127 

Donovan, W. J., Col 127 

Dravo, C. A., Lt. Col 130 

Duffy, F. P., Chap 132 

Eichern, V. L., Sgt 138 

Finkle, Burr, Pvt 146 

Finnerty, B. R., Sgt 146 

Fitzpatrick, M. F., Sgt 147 

Fitzsimmons, T. E., Sgt 147 

FUnt, J. J.. Sgt 148 

GardeUo. F. J., Jr 157 

Boyd, C. M., Pvt 66 

Brenstuhl, George, Pvt 70 

Carpentier, G. R., Chap 88 

Collette, Joe, Pvt 102 

Cryder, C. C, Cpl 112 

De Lacey, A. B., 1st Lt 120 

Dreabach, I. H., Sgt 130 

Duke, A. A., Pvt 133 



HEADQUARTERS 

Army 207 

Lorana, Maroel, Capt., French 

Army 246 

MacArthur, Douglaa, Brig. 

Gen 250 

165th infantry 

Gill, M. M., Pvt 162 

Gillespie, Peter, Sgt 163 

Gluck, Frederick, Pvt 164 

Gribbon, J. J., Sgt 169 

Hamak, F. A., Pvt 175 

Hammond, John, Cpl 177 

Hanley, J. M., Chap 178 

Hantschke. Edward, Pvt 179 

Higgins, M. J., Pvt 190 

Horgan, H. B., Cpl 198 

Huelser, C. A., 2nd Lt 201 

Kane, M. J., Pvt 217 

KeUy, M. A., Maj 221 

Lynch, J. J., Sgt 249 

McAuliffe, M. J., Sgt 252 

McCarthy, William, Pvt 253 

McGeary, John, Pvt 257 

Mclntyre, J. B., 1st Lt 259 

McKenna, H. F., Sgt 259 

McKenna, J. A., Jr., Maj . . . .259 

McLaughlin, John, Cpl 261 

McLoughlin, J. J., Cpl 261 

Merle-Smith, Van S., Capt. . .275 

Murphy, W., Pvt., 1st CI 290 

O'Connor, J. J., Cpl 299 



166th infantry 

Eich, Werner, Pvt 138 

Eyler. W. H., 1st Lt 142 

Ford, F. M.. Pvt 150 

Freshour, E. W., Pvt 154 

Crumley, Fred, Cpl 171 

Haubrich, Robert, Maj 183 

Hill, W. H., Cpl 192 

Holcomb, Roy, Sgt 194 



Rerat, Armand, Lt., French 

Army 330 

Ricket. H. C, Cook 333 

Sartorius, Emile, Adj. Inter. 

French Army 347 

O'Connor, T. P., Pvt 299 

O'Hagan, T. P., 1st Sgt 300 

O'Kelly. Thomas, Cpl 301 

O'Neill, William, Sgt 302 

Reilly, A. F., Pvt 330 

Reilly, T. W., Capt 330 

Reynolds, Patrick, Pvt 331 

Richford, A. F., Wgr 332 

Riggsby, Robert, Pvt 334 

Rooney, E. K., Sgt 339 

Ruane, Michael, Pvt 342 

Ryan, R. J., Capt 344 

Shanahan, E. T., Sgt 354 

Speros, Thomas, Sgt 372 

Stout, Louis, Capt 378 

Sweeney, T. J., 1st Sgt 383 

Teevan, John, Pvt 385 

Travers, Patrick, Cpl 393 

Van York, Victor, Pvt 398 

Walsh, M. J., Capt 404 

Watkins, G. F., 2nd Lt 408 

White, W. P., Cpl 415 

Williams, J. J., 2nd Lt 419 

Winestock, J. E., Pvt 422 

Winthrop, D. M., Sgt 423 



Hutchcraft, R. B., Capt 204 

Hyman, W. P., 2nd Lt 204 

Jones, Wilbur, Wgr 215 

Jones, WiUiam, Cpl 215 

Kaylor, F. E., Pvt 218 

Kochensparger, James, Sgt . . . 228 

Koeppel, Oscar, Capt 228 

La Morder, H. C, Sgt 233 



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Leonard, Hairy, Pvt 239 

Lindsay, G. S., Sgt 243 

Moseley, J. A., 1st Lt 287 

Mutie, Eli, Pvt 290 

Peyton. Byron, Supply Sgt. . .313 
Pratt, John, Cpl 320 



1B6TH INFANTRY— Con/inwcd 

Purdy, Bobell, Pvt 323 

Pyles, Adam, Pvt 323 

Rieck, J. G., Pvt 333 

Smith, Frank, Cpl 366 

Smith, J. W., 1st Lt 367 

Stafford, Charles, Sgt 373 



Stickles, Harvey, Pvt 377 

Thompson, CUfford, Sgt 388 

Wagner, J. E., Cpl 401 

Wiseman, R. E., Cpl 423 

Wrobble, John, Cook 427 



Atkinson, Ralph, Sgt 38 

Austin, J. C, Cpl 38 

Baldwin, M. E., Cpl 42 

Berg, Joseph, Pvt 53 

Brown, Bill, Sgt 73 

Chartier, E. J , 1st Sgt 95 

Christenberry, Curn, Pvt 97 

Collins, Patrick, 2nd Lt 102 

Dasch, C. W., Pvt 116 

Deese, P. V., Ist Lt 120 

Drysdale, George, Pvt 131 

Dwiggins, D. M., 1st Lt 135 

Espy, Robert, Ist Lt 141 

Fallow, T. H., Capt 143 

Fillingem, L. G., Cook 146 

Freeman, E. H., Cpl 153 

Gentry, H. D., Pvt 161 



Binkley, D. V., Pvt 56 

Bly, Robert, 1st Lt 61 

Boustead, G. R., Cpl 65 

Brandt, A. F., Cpl 68 

BresUn, J. E., 2nd Lt 70 

Brewer, G. S., Maj 70 

Bunch, H. E., Capt 78 

Casey, C. J., Capt 91 

Christopher, J. C, Ist Lt 97 

Clark, M. E., Sgt 78 

ColUns, E. E., Sgt 102 

Costianes, Nick, Pvt 106 

Davis, C. E., Cpl 116 



167th infantry 

Green, D. W., 2nd Lt 168 

Hawie, Ashad, Pvt 183 

Hope, Ben, Pvt 197 

Howe, M. W., Capt 200 

Hutto, J. B., Sgt 204 

Jordan, M. H., Capt 216 

Levinson, Abe, Pvt 240 

Maas, C. S., Cpl 263 

Manning, S. E., Cpl., (M. of 

H.) 22,266 

Milner, J. W., Sgt 279 

Neibaur, T. C, Pvt., (M. of 

H.) 22 

Nevins, C. D., Sgt 294 

Norris, Ravee, Maj 296 

Parrish, Grady, Sgt 307 

168th infantry 

Doocy, E. T., 2nd Lt 128 

Gray, T. J., Pvt 168 

Hamilton, B. W., Sgt 176 

Hart, C. v., Sgt 181 

Haynes, G. C, Capt 184 

Lepley, J. B., Sgt 239 

Mackay, D. S., 1st Lt 264 

Nelson, Bernard, Sgt 293 

Nelson, O. B., 1st Lt 293 

Noble, G. B., 1st Lt 296 

Pease, Liberty, Pvt 310 

Priddy, W. S., 2nd Lt 322 

Pruett, Joseph, Cpl 322 



Pitts, W. A., Pvt 316 

Richards, Samson, Cpl 332 

Roberts, C. C, 2nd Lt 336 

Roberts, Gary, Cpl 336 

Rogers, Fred, Sgt 339 

Stockton, F. R., Pvt 377 

Teske, Amos, Cpl 386 

Thompson, Harold, Cpl 389 

Thornton, R. M., Cpl 390 

Wadsworth, L. A., Sgt 401 

Walters, J. B. F., Pvt 405 

West, J. H., Sgt 412 

Whited, Homer, Cpl 415 

Williams, J. V., Sgt 419 

Wren, E. R., 2nd Lt 426 

Wood, A. P., 2nd Lt 424 



Robb, W. E., Chap 335 

Ross, L. D., Maj 341 

Smith, H. G., 1st Lt 367 

Spautz, Matthew, Sgt 371 

Steede, W. J., Pvt 374 

Van't Hof, B., 1st Lt 398 

Wallace, H. E., 2nd Lt 403 

Wilken, A. C, Pvt 418 

WilUams, F. L., 1st Lt 419 

Wilson, E. W., Sgt 421 

Winthrope, J. H., Ist Sgt 423 

Wintrode, J. H., Sgt 423 

WithereU, W. R., Ist Lt 423 



149th field artillery 

King, F. T., Sgt 224 



150th field artillery 

Gibbs, D. R., Pvt 161 | Murphy, R. E., Sgt. 



.289 



Donahue, W. H., Lt. Col 127 

Getchell, C. H., Mess. Sgt. . .161 

Hoffman, Henry, Pvt 194 

Howard, Charles, Pvt 199 

.Johnson, H. G., Sgt 211 

Leach, G. E., Col 236 



151st field artillery 

McCauley, P. J., Capt 253 

Morgan, George, Pvt 285 

Petersen, Theodore, Sgt 312 

PhiUips, O. v., Sgt 314 

Raykman, Roy, Sgt 326 



117th engineers 
Pyrah, G. W., Pvt 323 



Reid, G. B., Cpl 329 

Rosenwald, J. P., Ist Lt 340 

Terrell, A. W., 2nd Lt 386 

Wenell, C. O., Pvt 411 

Word, W. E., 1st Lt 426 



149th machine GUN BATTALION 



Brunner, H. V., Pvt 76 

Buchanan, Alfred, Sgt 76 



Johnston, G. W., Pvt 213 I Smeck, James, Pvt. 



.365 



150th machine gun BATTALION 

Barrow, C. L., 1st Lt 45 I Grabinski, E. C, Cpl 167 I Snyder, W. P., Pvt 

Cramp, Tony, Pvt 109 | Halfmann, A. N., Sgt 174 I 



.370 



151st machine gun BATTALION 

Minter, P. B., Sgt 280 



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117th field signal BATTALION 

Smith, Richard, Capt 368 

117th train headquarters AND MILITARY POLICE 

Gumm, J. D., Sgt 172 | Hammond, C. G., Pvt 177 

77th division 

HEADQUARTERS 

Alexander, Robert, Maj. Gen. 31 | Decoppet, Andre, 1st Lt 119 | Garlington, Creswell, Lt. Col. 158 



Arkmian, Frank, Pvt 35 

Ascher, Oscar, Cpl 37 

Best, E. G., Pvt 55 

Blohm, John, Sgt 60 

Boysen, E. J., 2nd Lt 66 

Casey, G. A., Sgt 91 

Clementson, H. B., Pvt 99 

Collins, R. L., Sgt 102 

Cox, Leonard, 2nd Lt 108 

Crandall, R. L., Pvt 109 

Gardner, A. W., Ist Lt 157 

HaU, G. W., Pvt 175 



Adler, J. O., Maj 29 

Arsenault, Thos., Pvt 36 

Beatty, G. W., Sgt 50 

Brown, J. F., Pvt 74 

Carroll, P. J., Cpl 89 

Charles, Joseph, Pvt 95 

Dennison, C. S., 2nd Lt 121 

Ellsworth, Bradford, Capt. ... 138 
Evans, W. C, Pvt 142 



305th INFANTRY 

Harris, D. G., Maj 180 

Jensen, Otto, Pvt 210 

Levine, Jacob, Pvt 240 

McDowell, E. E., 2nd Lt 256 

McGUnchey, W. J., Sgt 258 

Mack, WilUam. Capt 264 

Mackmer, H. W., Pvt 264 

Maragha, B,, Pvt 267 

Mendelson, J. A., 1st Lt 274 

Neitzeit, Isaac, Cpl 293 

Palmer, S. H., Sgt 305 



306th INFANTRY 

Freeman, Patrick, Sgt 153 

Hayes, M. J., 1st Lt 184 

Johanson, C. I., Pvt 211 

Kee, Sing, Pvt 219 

Kenyon, T. S., Capt 222 

Lynk, H. E., Sgt 249 

McPherson, Henry, Cpl 262 

O'Brien, Charles, 1st Lt 299 

Sell, H. M., 1st Sgt 352 



Pirinoli, Mike, Pvt 316 

Rochkind, WilUam, Cpl 338 

Schick, Fred, Cpl 348 

Scott, R. C, Pvt 351 

Shahwood, Solomon, Pvt 354 

Sustick, Emanuel, Sgt 381 

Sutherland, James, Sgt 381 

Swezey, L. H., Pvt 383 

Tompkins, Harrison, Sgt 392 

Werner, George, Cpl 411 

Zuckerman, Louis, Pvt 432 



Shefrin, William, Cook 356 

Stadie, H. E., Capt 373 

Sullivan, G. S., Pvt 380 

Sullivan, Jamea, Pvt 380 

Vercruysse, Joseph, Pvt 399 

Vidmer, George, Col 399 

Yamin, Aaron, Cpl 428 

ZieUnski, V. P., Cpl 431 



Bardeman, Nearney, Pvt 44 

Bateman, Henry, Cpl 47 

Belefant, Abraham, Sgt 51 

Benjamin, W. F., Sgt 53 

Bigoney, P. W., 1st Sgt 56 

Britt, Charles, Cpl 71 

Carpenter, F. B., Cpl 88 

Chamberlin, W. B., Capt 94 

Clark. O. A., Pvt 98 

Crowley, E. J., Sgt Ill 

Garthright, J. E., Pvt 159 

Gilbert, F. W., 1st Lt 162 

Holley, G. W.. Pvt 195 



Akers, E. W., 2nd Lt 30 

Angier, A. E., 1st Lt 35 

Batley, Harold, Pvt 47 

Baxter, W. V., Pvt 48 

Begley, Wm., Pvt 51 

Beifus, Martin, Sgt 51 

Bergasse, H. J., 1st S^t 54 

Blackburn, R., Sgt 58 

Botelle, G. W., Pvt 64 

Bragg, J. W.. Pvt 68 

Breckenridge, L. S., Capt. ... 68 

Brown, C. R., Pvt 73 

Brown, Harold, Pvt 74 

Budd, K. P., Maj 77 

Caddie, James, Pvt 83 

Callahan, WilUam, Sgt 84 

Carter, Edward, Sgt 90 

Cepaglia, PhUip, Pvt 94 

Christianson, Enoch, Pvt 97 



307th infantry 

Holtz, F. F., Sgt 196 

Jenkins, W. C, Capt 209 

Kobernat, J. F., Pvt 227 

Krotoshinsky, Abraham, Pvt . 230 

Kurle, Christian, Pvt 231 

Labour, Rene, Capt 231 

Lippe, O. P., Sgt 244 

McCallister, J. A., Cpl 252 

Matter, Peter, Pvt 272 

Millsap, Earl, Pvt 279 

Mohrman, WilUam, Sgt 281 

Monk, F. C, Pvt 282 



308th infantry 

CoUey, T. C, 1st Lt 102 

ColUns, J. H., Pvt 102 

Conn, R. L., 1st Lt 103 

Considine, Francis, Pvt 104 

Cronkhite, L. G., 2nd Lt Ill 

Cullen, W. J., 1st Lt 112 

Dobson, W. W., 1st Lt 125 

Dolan, John, Cpl 126 

DuBois, R. L., Pvt 131 

East, James, Sgt 136 

FeUtto, Carmine, Cpl 144 

Flood, J. v., 2nd Lt 149 

Friel, Joseph, Pvt 153 

Gehns, J. D., Pvt 160 

GiU, Raymond, Sgt 163 

Griffiths, A. S., Capt 170 

Grobtuck, S. D., Pvt 171 

Haas, R. K., 1st Lt 173 

Healey, Jeremiah, Sgt 185 



Moore, J. H., Jr., Cpl 283 

Murphy, J. J., Cpl 289 

Nubel, Herman, Cpl 298 

Passafiume, Joseph, Pvt 308 

Peck, A. A., Pvt. (M. of H.).. 23 

Pederson, W. J., Pvt 310 

Peterson, A. C, Pvt 312 

Reid, W. R., 1st Lt 329 

Rogers, Alan, 2nd Lt 338 

Sheldon, Raymond, Col 356 

Weber, B. S., Sgt 409 

Wynn. Thomas, Sgt 428 



Hedrichs, Patrick, Pvt 188 

Herschkowitz, Jack, Pvt 189 

Johnson, Algot, Pvt 211 

Kaufman, Benj. Sgt., (M. of 

H.) 21 

Kessler, Henry, Pvt 223 

Klein, Irving, Cpl 226 

Knight, P. R., 1st Lt 227 

Kosikowski, Stanislaw, Pvt. . .229 

Kruger, A. J., Sgt 230 

La Croix, O. H., Cpl 231 

Lenahan, J. C, Pvt 239 

Linden, Harry, Sgt 243 

Liner, I. L., Pvt 244 

MacDougall, A. J., Capt 250 

McMurtry, G. G., Maj., (M. 

of H.) 21 

Maroney, T. F., Cpl 268 

Mercer, H. F., Ist Sgt 275 



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Miles, L. W., Cpl., (M. of H.) 22 

Miller, Henry, Pvt 278 

Mintz, F. B., Sgt 280 

Monson, J. J., Pvt 282 

Nash, J. F., Pvt 292 

Norwat, Arthur, Sgt 298 

Peterson, Holgar, Cpl 312 

PoUinger, Frank, Pvt 317 

Powers, J. J., Sgt 320 

Powless, J. A., 1st Lt 204 

Quinn, J. H., Sgt 323 

Roberge, J. H., Pvt 335 

Robinson, A. H., 1st Lt 337 



308th infantry— Con/tnued 

Rochford, Patrick, Pvt 337 

Rossum, Haakon, Cpl 341 

Sauer, Joseph, Cpl 347 

Sheridan, R. B., 1st Lt 357 

Sirota, Irving, Pvt 363 

Smith, F. E., Lt. Col., (M. of 

H.) 24 

Smith, Sidney, Pvt 368 

Sullivan, W. O., 1st Lt 381 

Summers, A. E., Pvt 381 

Tabara, W., Pvt 383 

Tappen, J., Pvt., 1st CI 384 



Turner. C. W., Ist Lt 395 

Usac, Joseph, Pvt 396 

Van Duzer, E. T., Pvt 398 

Vedilago, Joseph, Cpl 399 

Wagner, F. W., Sgt 401 

Wernek, Ernest, Pvt 411 

Whiting, C. W., Pvt 415 

Whiting, C. L., 1st Lt 416 

Whittlesey, C. W., Lt. Col., 

(M. of H.) 25 

Woolf, Irving, Pvt 426 

Wood, Meredith, Ist Lt 424 



305th field artillery 

Johnson, G. H., Cpl 211 | Robinson, A. A., 2nd Lt 337 



302nd engineers 

Brown, J. F., 1st Lt 74 I Morrissey, E. P., Pvt. . 

Gingras, Jules, Jr., Sgt 163 Roskoski, F. J., Sgt . . . 

Lewis, M. H., Capt 241 | Schultz, Frank, Pvt. . . 



.286 
.340 
.350 



Thomas, William, Sgt 388 

Walsh, J. A.. 1st Lt 404 



305th machine GUN BATTALION 

Andre, C. H., 1st Lt 34 



306th machine GUN BATTALION 



Briggs, C. A., Sgt 71 

DilUard, J. A., Pvt 124 



McKibbin, J. M., Capt 260 I White, T. M., Sgt 415 



78th division 
headquarters 

Nolan, D. E., Brig. Gen 296 | O'Connor, H. G., 



.299 



Bonavantura, Ferdinando, 

Pvt 63 

Campbell, Alexander, Sgt. ... 85 
De Rogatis, Albert, Pvt 121 



309th INFANTRY 

Fogg, P. D., 1st Lt 149 

Higgins, W. H., Sgt 190 

JiUson, H. D., Pvt 210 

Karg, H. N., Sgt 218 



Lanighan, M. S., Sgt 234 

Mauzi, Nicholas, Pvt 272 

White, W. D.. Pvt 415 



Adams, J. S., Pvt 29 

Buonomo, Anthony, Pvt 78 

ConkUn, M. E., 2nd Lt 103 

Duffy, F. A., Pvt 132 

Gumbs, E. C, Pvt 172 

Huff, C. R., Pvt 201 



310th INFANTRY 

King, J. N., Capt 225 

Lawless, J. B., Sgt 235 

Mclntyre, Donald, 2nd Lt 259 

Piazzani, J. A., Cpl 315 

Quiri, Robert, Sgt 324 

Rockwood, R. B., 2nd Lt 338 



Secor, J. H., Sgt 352 

Semple, F. J., Bglr 353 

Siner, E. R., Pvt 363 

Waldo, A. G., 1st Sgt 402 

Whitehead, L. E., Sgt 415 



Aldridge, J. S., Jr., 

Pvt. 1st CI 30 

Balling, J. P., Cpl 43 

Barry, E. W., Pvt 45 

Budd, A. D., Lt. Col 77 

Burke, W. F., Pvt 80 

Campbell, J. E., Pvt 85 

Carter, W. C, Pvt 90 

Castleman, L. A., Pvt 92 

Coleman, C. J., Pvt 101 

Deloto, Peter, Sgt 120 

Emerson, W. I., Capt 139 

Fahey, J. H., Sgt 142 

Falkinberg, E. A., Pvt 142 



311th INFANTRY 

Fiigen, Peter, Pvt 146 

Hultzen, L. S., 1st Lt 202 

Irons, B. G., Pvt. 1st CI 206 

Kantz, C. E., Sgt 217 

Karwoski, P. J., Sgt 218 

Langley, J. H., Pvt 234 

Lehv, H. C, Sgt 238 

Lewis, R. D., Cpl 241 

Light, Lavern, Cpl 242 

Loomis, J. H., Cpl 246 

McDonald, G. T., Cpl 256 

Maslosky, John, Pvt 271 

Mills, E. W., 2nd Lt 279 

O'Rourke, J. H., Pvt 303 



Resseguie, H. D., Capt 330 

Robbing, C. A., 1st Sgt 335 

Rosenberger, G. V., Pvt 340 

Rowley, J. C, Sgt 342 

Santarsiero, G., Pvt 346 

Schooley, H. T., Cpl 349 

Schroth, R. A., 1st Sgt 350 

Slover, Luke, Jr., Pvt 364 

Spataro, D., Pvt 371 

Weber, J. F., 1st Lt 409 

Welsh, E. J., Sgt 411 

White, T. S., 1st Sgt 415 

Zadovsky, John, Sgt 430 



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Baker, Jesse, Pvt 41 

Bloomberg, Sam, Pvt 60 

Blume, L. H., Pvt 60 

Carroll, Thomas, Pvt 89 

Collins, J. P., Sgt 102 

Colona, Thoms, Pvt 102 

Conover, H. R., Pvt 104 

Conroy, Lawrence, Mech 104 

Coughlin, W. C, Pvt 107 

Cristofaro, Vittorio, Pvt 110 

Donovan, J. J., Cpl 127 

Dunn, P. F., Pvt 134 

Fazler, Robert, Pvt 143 

Gear, F. W., Pvt 160 



312th infantry 

Goldstein, Isaac, Pvt 165 

Griswold, C. J., Pvt 171 

Guinup, E. M., Pvt 172 

Hennessey, James, Sgt 187 

Herrmann, Bertrand, Pvt .... 189 
Herrmann, Victor, Pvt. 1st 01 . 189 

Holden, J. E., Pvt 194 

Joerger, C. F., Pvt 210 

Lawrence, H. F., Pvt 235 

McCrudden, J. F., Pvt 255 

McGuire, James, Sgt 258 

Merrill, J. H., Pvt 275 

Merritt, H. P., Sgt 275 

303rd engineers 



Mills, E. S., Pvt 279 

Mix, R. B., Pvt 281 

Muskowitz, Herman, Pvt. . . .290 

Ogle, E. W., Jr., Pvt 300 

Piazza, J. L., Sgt 315 

Rischmann, Edward, Pvt .... 334 
Sawelson, William, Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 24 

Schmidt, F. A., Pvt 349 

Slater, N. C, Pvt 364 

Temple, J. E., Pvt 385 

Volk, J. W., Pvt 400 

Whiteman, R. A., Sgt 415 



MoCunn, W, T., Pvt. Ist CI. .255 | Walsh, R. J., 1st Lt 404 

S08TH MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

Bachman, J. A., 2nd Lt 39 

309th machine GUN BATTALION 

Gallagher, C. E., Sgt 156 | Hargrave, T. J., Ist Lt 180— Raines, Lester, Pvt. 



.325 



McCain, A. J., Pvt. 



79th division 
HEADQUARTERS 

.253 I Rivel, T. M., Sgt 335 | Roberta, A. S., Pvt. 



.336 



Abrams, R. W., Pvt 27 

Brown, G. L.. Sgt 74 

Forrest, H. E., Sgt 151 



• 313th INFANTRY 

Hitchens, E. W., Sgt 193 

Ingersoll, Harry, Capt 205 

Jackson, H. N., Maj 206 



Johnson, R. C, Ist Lt 212 

Morris, E. B., Maj 285 

Wheelock, Frank, R., Capt. . .414 



Auber, J. J., Pvt 38 

Bair, H. A., 2nd Lt 41 

Bolen, Jacob, Pvt 62 

Bryson, William, Pvt 76 

Chyko, John, Cpl 97 

Cressman, C. D., Pvt 110 

Culver, Stanley, Pvt 112 



Bullock, Benjamin, 3rd., 

1st Lt 78 

Carroll, W. M., Jr., Capt 89 

Dipasquale, Americo, Pvt .... 125 

Flegle, F. H., Pvt 148 

Fleming, S., W., Jr., Maj 148 

Goodman, W. O., Pvt 166 

Greenwood, H. L., Sgt 169 

Jenkins, P. B., Sgt 209 



314th INFANTRY 

English, Lee M., 1st Lt 140 

Hartman, M. A., 1st Sgt 181 

Jordan, Nolan L., Pvt 216 

Larson, J. A., Cpl 234 

MacDermut, C. H., Capt 250 

Marks, Samuel J., 1st Lt 268 

Monahan, E. V., Sgt 282 

315th infantry 

Keenan, J. A., Cpl 219 

Kilroy, J. F.. 1st Sgt 224 

Lomonoco, Frank, Pvt 246 

Masciarelli, Giacomo, Pvt. . . .271 
Nachtman, Ludwig J., Sgt. . .291 

Offinger, E. C, Capt 300 

Olanson, A. W., Sgt 301 

Owens, J. T., 2nd Lt 304 

Palardy, C. W., Cpl 305 



Muhlenberg, F. A., Capt 288 

Seiders, C. M., Pvt 352 

Smith, H. M., Capt 367 

Smith, L. S., Sgt 367 

Strucel, Peter, Sgt 380 

Ward, John M., Pvt 406 



Pierson, Ward W., Maj 315 

Recktenwald, Jacob, Sgt 327 

Spadafora, Guiseppe, Pvt. . . .371 

Swearingen, W. H., Pvt 382 

Sweeney, B. F., Sgt 382 

Tilghman, C. H., Capt 391 

Watkins, E. G., Pvt 407 

Wright, George L., Capt 427 



Frey, C. F 154 

Habecker, G. M., Cpl 173 

Hall, J. G., Ist Lt 175 

Hewit, B. H., Capt 189 

Kidd, C. M.. Cpl 223 



316th infantry 

Manning, W. S., Maj 266 

Morris, T. H., Pvt 286 

Paustian, H. G., Pvt 309 

PhilUps, S. E., Sgt 314 

304th ENGINEERS 
Rubel, A. C, Capt 342 



Rumberger, Harold P., Pvt... 343 

Sheckart, G. C, Sgt 356 

WelUng, Hank, Ist Lt 411 

Wilkins, John, Pvt 418 



310th MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

Bauernfeind, J. R., Pvt 48 I Simpson, C. E., Pvt 362 I Stankunos, B. G., Pvt 374 

Lemon, Dwight, Pvt 238 I I 

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311th machine gun BATTALION 

Capen, R. A., Sgt 86 I PoUlon, J. J., Cpl 317 I Wilt, P. W., Pvt. 

Mansfield,,!. R., Sgt 267 | Thomas, C. I., Pvt 387 I 



.422 



312th machine GUN BATTALION 

Allison, C. O., Sgt 32 | Milgram, Joseph J., Pvt 277 



304th SANITARY TRAIN 

Klapet«ky, J. W., Cpl 226 1 Stone, J. E., Sgt 378 I Wagner. D. L.. Sgt. 

MoLeUand, W. D., let Lt 261 | | 



.401 



80th division 

HEADQUARTERS 

Saprison, R. H., 1st Lt 345 



Arrants, W. R., Ist Lt 36 

Berg. J. N., Cpl 53 

Bradley, Manley, Sgt 67 



317th INFANTRY 

Chaney, Edward, Pvt 95 

Hatch, C. T., 2nd Lt 183 

Jenkins, J. T., Sgt 209 



Parcell, C. N., Pvt 

Watson, R. E., 2nd Lt. 
White, Jess, Cpl 



.306 
.408 
.414 



Bann, Eddie, Pvt 43 

Dillingham, C. K., 2nd Lt 124 

Johnson, W. T., Sgt 213 



318th INFANTRY 

Jones, C. E., Cpl 214 

Miles, H. B., Pvt 277 

Rogers, Harry, 2nd Lt 337 



Tignor, W. P., Pvt. . 
Tuftin, Carl, Pvt.... 
Turner, J. A., 1st Lt. 



.391 
.394 
.395 



Blume, F. F., Cpl 

Booth, James, Cook . . . 

Esser, J. P.. Cpl 

Fries, G. J., Jr., Pvt. . . 
Gordon, Erskine, Capt. 



. 60 
. 63 
.141 
.154 
.166 



819th infantry 



Herr, C. R., 1st Lt 

Highley, C. C, IstLt. 

Huth, A. A.. Cpl 

Neelon, R. V., 1st Sgt. 
Phipps, W. B.. Pvt 



.188 
.190 
.204 
.292 
.315 



Pulono, C. R., Pvt 

Scialabra, I., Cpl 

Stevenson, J. L., Cpl . . . . 
Woodward, R. F., Ist Lt. 



.322 
.351 
.376 
.426 



Adamski, Jiozel, Cpl. . . 

Egler, F. A., Sgt 

Emory, G. H. H., Maj. 
Free, G. M., Sgt 



. 29 
.137 
.139 
.153 



320th infantry 

Hill, Samuel, Pvt 192 

Klier, G. J., Pvt 227 

Lambing, F. C, Pvt 232 

McFariand, G. W., Cpl 257 



Pamaranski, John, Cpl. 
Parker, H. C, IstLt. . 
Vogel, A. F., Sgt 



.306 
.306 
.400 



305th engineers 

Allman, Frank, Cpl 32 

313th MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

Mac William, Alexander, Ist Sgt 251 

315th MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

Shartle, A. J., 1st Lt 355 

305th sanitary TRAIN 

Lawrence, V. S., Jr., Cpl 235 



81st division 

S218T infantry 
Harris, E. G., Lt 180 | Sutherland. F. S.. Cpl 381 



Brown. S. R.. Sgt 75 

Carson. B. C. Meoh 89 

Dickey, L. J., 1st Sgt 123 

Evans, G. R.. Pvt 142 



322nd infantry 

Jerry, Barney, Cpl 210 

Johnston, J. H., 1st Lt 213 

LoughUn, J. J., Capt 247 

523 



Mooney, R. A., Pvt. . . 
Spain, Garland, Cpl. . . 
Sweeney, Patrick, Pvt . 



.283 
.371 
.382 



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323rd infantry 
Hayea, Joseph, 2nd Lt 184 | McLeod, M. F., Ist Lt 261 | Parker, W. E., Pvt. 

324th infantry 
Abele, H. A., 1st Lt 27 | Blackburn, W. E., Cpl 59 | Moss, T. M., Pvt. . 

322nd field artillery 

Crocker, J. M., Cpl 110 

316th machine GUN BATTALION 

Savage, E. S., lat Lt 347 

318th machine GUN BATTALION 

Taylor, Oscar, Sgt 384 

306th field signal BATTALION 

Anderson, C. L., 1st Sgt 33 | Ferguson, G. L., Sgt. 1st CI.. .145 



.307 



.287 



82nd division 

HEADQUARTERS 
Pike. E. J., Lt. Col. (M. of H.) . . . 23 | Trives, Francis, Capt 394 



Bailey, W. J., Pvt 41 

Bassman, Barnett, Pvt 46 

Cross, Paul, Pvt Ill 

Duffy, O. F., Pvt 133 

Garcia, Graviel, Pvt 157 

Garner, John B., Sgt 158 

Groves, J. H., Sgt 171 



Arnold, A. C. Ist Lt 36 

Bacon, B. R., Sgt 40 

Brosnahan, D. T., Pvt 73 

Burch, A. S., 1st Lt 78 

Burden, E. F., Pvt 79 

CarroU, G. A., Cpl 89 

Carter, Frank, Ist Lt 90 

Clermont, J. R., Pvt 99 

Coventry, Harry, Ist Sgt 107 



Adams, R. L., Ist Lt 29 

Alexander, T. L., 1st Lt 31 

Blanchard, Harold, Maj 59 



Brennen, H. F., Sgt 70 

Desaussxire, E. C, 1st Lt 121 

Dravland, Albert V., Pvt 130 

Gearhard, A. F., Chap 160 

Littlefield, F. C, Cpl 245 

Lingo, L. P., Lt 244 

Mason, F. H.. 2nd Lt 271 



325th infantry 

Hussey, John, Sgt 204 

Johnson, O. E., Pvt 212 

Johnston, Hugh, Sgt 213 

Ligsukis, Frank, Mech 242 

O'Brien, T. A., Sgt 299 

Pierce, T. L., Maj 315 

Rutherford, James E., Pvt. . .344 

326th infantry 

Dion, A. J., Sgt 125 

Hamm, A. E., Capt 176 

Hanley, J. J., Pvt 178 

Hellman, C. F., Pvt 186 

Howard. G. H., 1st Lt 199 

Jeffers, Lamar, Capt 208 

Leiboult, Edward N., Ist Lt. .238 
McGuire, James, Jr., Pvt .... 258 
Meyer, A. C. Sgt 276 

327th infantry 

Bobryk, Joseph, Pvt 61 

Collins, Wilbur M., Capt 102 

Gilbertie, J. S., Cpl 162 

328th infantry 

Norton, F. B., Sgt 297 

Odenwald, William, Pvt 300 

Phelan, J. A., Cpl 313 

Schermerhorn, E. C, Lt 348 

Sharrar, Oliver, Cpl 355 

Shipp, A., Lt 358 

Sisson, C. H., Capt 363 

3218T FIELD ARTILLERY 

Lesh, W. T., Sgt 240 



Sirmon, W. A., Capt 363 

Storrie, Robert S., Corp 378 

Towell, James J., Pvt 393 

Weber, Nicholas, Pvt 409 

Whitman, W. M., Col 416 

Williams, F. M., Capt 419 



Peurifoy, J. M., Sgt 313 

Richards, Walter A., Ist Lt. . .332 

Sielsky, Louis, Cpl 360 

Stone, A., 2d Lt 378 

Taylor, L. H., Pvt 384 

Walsh, T. T., Cpl 404 

Watkins, Homer, Maj 408 

Wells, F. H., Cpl 411 



Olsen, Harold, Cpl 301 

Peavy, J. B., 1st Lt 310 

PfeU, Clarence, Pvt 313 



Stewart, K. P., 2nd Lt 376 

Townsend, J. B., Pvt 393 

Tucker, M. C, Sgt 394 

Walker, J. M., Pvt 402 

Walton, Robert, Jr., Ist Lt. . .405 
York, A. G., Cpl. 

(M. of H.) 26,429 



Acheson, W. C, 2nd Lt. 
Adama, Quincy, Cpl. . . . 



320th machine GUN BATTALION 

Rypkema, Hannes, Sgt . 



I Douglass, J. M., 1st Lt 127 

29 I Nelson, H. W., Pvt 293 

524 



.344 



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321st machine GUN BATTALION 



Cunningham, W. A., Capt. . , 
Goodall, Robert M., 2nd Lt. 



.113 
166 



Simpson, A. R., Pvt 362 

Woerman, August, Pvt 424 



Yaeger, Louis, Pvt 428 

Yaeger, Roy, Cpl 428 



307th SIGNAL BATTALION 

Goumas, Georges, Pvt 167 | Sorrow, Louis, Cpl . 



.370 



83rd division 

329th INFANTRY 
Barnhart, W. I., Sgt 45 

308th trench battery ARTILLERY 



Bowles, E. J., Sgt 65 

Burns, Harold, 1st Lt 

Foureman, R. B., 2d Lt 151 



Brenner, J. P., 2d Lt. 
Craft, U. v., Pvt 



. 70 
.109 



Holloway, Horace L., Sgt. . . .195 
Hoover, Charles S., Sgt 197 



322nd field artillery 

Crocker, J. M., Sgt 110 I 

Morrison, John, 2d Lt 286 I 



McGUl, D. R., Capt 257 

Turkopp, C. F., Cpl 395 



Pierson, E. L., Cpl 316 

Plasameyer, A. J., Jr., Pvt.... 316 



Kilroy, L. B., Pvt. 
Paul, H. C, Pvt. . 



323rd field artillery 

Donahue, Joe J., Pvt 127 

84th division 

335th infantry 
Janssen, M. J., Sgt 208 

85th division 

339th infantry 

.224 I Phillips, C. F., Ist Lt 314 I 

.308 I I 

310th sanitary TRAIN 

Powers, R. E., 1st Lt 320 

87th division 

348th infantry 
Woodward, W. E., Cpl 425 



Zeoh, C. H., P'vt. 



.430 



Kilbourne, C. E., Cid 

Adams, H. J., Sgt 

Albright, F. C, Capt 

Atkins, M. D., Capt 

Baxter, A. F., Capt 

Bayly. H. E., Sgt 

Blackington, G. W.. Lt. Col 

Blair, T. S., Cpl 

Condit, G. W., Pvt 



89th division 
headquarters 

223 I Smead, B. A., Maj 365 | Young, E. M., 2nd Lt. 



.426 



353rd infantry 

Daniels, F. L., Cpl 115 

Dozer, O. V., Sgt 130 

Dugan, J. I., Pvt 133 

Farber, Lloyd, Cpl 143 

Fox, C. M., Capt 152 

Furiong, H. a., 1st Lt., 

(M. of H.) 19. 155 

Gardner, G. W., Sgt 157 

52.5 



Greene, Don, Pvt . . , . 
Guthrie, E. F., Sgt... 

Hall, W. A., Pvt 

Kessler, E. M., Cpl... 
Lamson, D. F., Pvt. . 
McDaniel, L. B., Sgt. 
McGee, Edward, Pvt. 
McKay, J. W., Cpl... 



.169 
.173 
.175 
.223 
.233 
.255 
.257 
.259 



Divisional Index — Continued 



Malone. Clayton, 8gt 265 

MiUer, H. H.. Sgt 278 

Morgan, F. M., Ist Lt 284 

Peatross, J. L.. Maj 310 

Pine, H. W., 2nd Lt 316 

Ramsey. E. E., Sgt 325 

Rand, G. E., Ist Lt 325 

Reed, C. E., Pvt 328 

Anthony, R. C. Sgt 35 

Barger, C. D., Pvt. 1st CI., 

(M. of H.) 17 

Barry, Edward, Cpl 45 

Bordkas. Gua. Pvt 63 

Busch, G. L., Sgt 81 

Cavenee, C. E., Sgt 93 

Childers, J. W., Pvt 96 

Colville, George, Jr., Cpl 103 

Deskins, Frank, Cpl 121 

Dillard, M. L., Sgt 124 

Disalvo, Charles, Pvt 125 

Duncan, J. C, Cpl 134 



363BD INFANTRY— Conftnu^d 

Reeves, J. H., Col 329 

Sandman, L. L., Pvt 346 

Scanlon, J. E., 1st Lt 348 

Seymour, Q. R., Pvt 354 

Shaw, C. A., 1st Lt 356 

Shimmeall, R. M., Sgt 358 

Smith, R. H. G., Ist Lt 368 



354th infantry 

Farrell, J. J., Pvt 143 

Folz, Alexander, Cpl 150 

Forbis, Fred, Pvt 150 

Forrest,A. J.,Sgt. (M.ofH.).. 19 
Funk, J. N., Pvt. (M. of H.).. 19 

Hagerman, O. M., Pvt 174 

Hahn, J. C, Cpl 174 

Hale, C. P.. Pvt 174 

Hartung, J. A., Sgt 182 

Henderson, Henry, 2nd Lt 187 

Hollingsworth, Alexander, Cpl. 195 

Keller, R. L., Sgt 220 

Kidd, C. C, Pvt. 1st CI 223 



Sundin, M. C, Pvt 381 

Szcepanik, J. A., Pvt 383 

Tomanek, F. F., Pvt 392 

Wahler, Richard, Pvt 401 

Wickersham, J. H., 2nd Lt. 

(M. of H.) 26 

Witt, W. S., Sgt 424 



McNulty, H. C, Ist Lt 262 

Maloney, W. E., 2nd Lt 266 

MilUs, J. M., 2nd Lt 279 

Richards, E. P., Pvt 332 

Shoults, Edgar, Cpl 359 

Slay, J. R., Sgt 364 

Smith, F. S., Pvt 366 

Steinmilber, C. W., Ist Lt 375 

Stirling, Thomas, Cpl 377 

Ward, H. M., Cpl 405 

Wilder, M. P., Capt 417 

Zimmerman, R. A., Sgt 431 



Ale. J. H., Ist Lt 31 

Bess, R. A.. Pvt 55 

Brinda. John, Sgt 71 

Fisher, F. J 147 



355th infantry 

Moore, F. F., Capt 283 

Morgan. V. A., 1st Lt 285 

Porter, C. W., Bgb 318 

Reed, G. M., Sgt 328 



Serna, M., Pvt 353 

Sprague, A. E., Pvt 373 

Wiese, Edwin, Pvt 417 

Wirth, T. F., Maj 423 



Barbier, A. J., Pvt 43 

Barkeley, D. B., Pvt. 

(M. of H.) 17 

Butcher, O. L., Pvt 82 

Champeny, A. S., Capt 94 

Chiles, M. H., Capt. 

(M.ofH.) 18 

Dewalt, C. H., Sgt 122 

DUbeck, A. W., Pvt 124 

Dorgan, J. J.. Pvt 128 

Hanger, C. R., Ist Lt 178 



356th infantry 

Hanna, Mark, Maj 178 

Hatler, M. W., Sgt. 

(M.ofH.) 20, 183 

Heiken, Filbert, 1st Lt 186 

HolUs, G. G., Cpl 195 

Kelley, O. O., Sgt 220 

Kenaston, Harold, 1st Lt 221 

Lauber, C. E., Pvt 234 

Lescadron, H. J., 2nd Lt 239 

Loken, Clarence, Pvt 246 

Loyd, L. H., Pvt 247 



McAfee, J. W., Cpl 252 

McComb, R. E., Sgt 254 

Martinez, August, Cpl 270 

May, O. P., 2nd Lt 273 

Murphy, J. H., 1st Lt 289 

Ragsdale, I. LeN., 2nd Lt 325 

Shinn, L. P., 1st Lt 358 

Smith, R. O., 1st Lt 368 

Tubbs, B. T.. Pvt 394 

Wright, E. v., Pvt 427 



340th field artillery 
Deland, Thorndike, 1st Lt. . . . 120 | King, R. E., Pvt 225 



S14TH ENGINEERS 
Diet!, E. W. A., Pvt 123 | Hoeynick, F. J., 2nd Lt 193 | Somerville, B. B., Lt. Col. 



.370 



3418T MACHINE GUN BATTALION 

Flannery, H. E., Sgt 147 I Jacobs, W. W., Pvt 207 I Kline, David, Pvt. . . 

Forth, Herman, Pvt 151 Kelly, John, Pvt 220 Sittler, Edward, Pvt. 

HofiEman, E. A., Pvt 194 | I 



.227 
.363 



342nd MACfflNE GUN BATTALION 

Birch, A. E., 2nd Lt 56 | Gude, C. J., Pvt 172 | Manning, J. R., Pvt. 



.266 



314th FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 

Lemastera, Charles A.. Cpl... 238 I Moore, E. J., Sgt 283 I Sauers, R. M., Sgt. 1st CI. 

Mansfield, T. B., Cpl 267 I I 



.347 



314th motor supply TRAIN 

Belt, B. W., Cpl 52 

526 



Divisional Index — Continued 
90th division 



Abbott, G. C. Sgt 27 

Allen, C. W., Sgt 32 

Atchavit, Calvin, Pvt 37 

Ball, W. R., Cpl 42 

Berry, T. A., Pvt 55 

Brady, C. N., Pvt 67 

Breeden, Eldon, Ist Lt 69 

Causland, H. L., Pvt 93 

Cochran, J. B., Sgt 100 

Cooney, J. M., Cpl 105 

Ashbum, I. S., Maj 37 

Bard, F. C, Sgt 44 

Bell, Frank, Pvt 52 

Buffalo, J. A., Pvt 77 

Cassingham, LeRoy, Pvt 92 

Cowan, Jack, Pvt 108 

Green, Willie, Cpl 169 

Barry, H. E., Pvt 46 

BeU, G. A., Cpl 52 

Burk, W. S., 1st Lt 79 

Butcher, T. W., Cpl 82 

Cole, C. E., Pvt 101 

Anderson, P. H., Pvt 34 

Buchanan, A., Sgt 76 

Dallas, F. W., Cpl 114 

Delario, C. E., Capt 120 

Heard, Elmer, Capt 185 

Focht. J. A., let Lt 149 

Fredlund, Victor, Pvt 153 



357th infantry 

Dulaney, Dick, Pvt 133 

Hoffman, C. O., 1st Sgt 193 

Jenkins, W. H., Pvt 209 

Kach, A. H., Cpl 217 

Kearns, C. F., Pvt 219 

Keaton, Andy, Pvt 219 

La Graw, Elgin, Pvt 232 

Lumley, Z. D., Capt 248 

Morey, F. H., Pvt 284 

Morphew, J. E., Sgt 285 

358th infantry 

Hassig, A. U., 1st Lt 183 

Heinz, Nick, Pvt 186 

Hogan, J. A., Sgt 194 

Jones, C. v., Cpl 214 

Leary, E. M., Col 236 

Light, W. S., Cpl 242 

359th infantry 

CoUier, C. C, Cpl 102 

Davidson, L. C, Capt 116 

Davis, G. K., Cpl 117 

Grisham, J. M., Cpl 170 

360th infantry 

Joiner, A. E., Pvt 213 

Loescher, F. D., Sgt 245 

Morris, W. H. H., Maj 286 

Pursley, Earl, Pvt 323 

315th engineers 

Kinney, M. H., Sgt 225 

Sartain, J. C, Sgt. 1st CI 346 



Mudgett, B., 2nd Lt 288 

Pennington, Edgar, Pvt 311 

Rote, T. C, Ist Lt 341 

Shadrick, B. L., Pvt 354 

Simpson, J. M., Capt 362 

Spamanato, A., Pvt 371 

Swanson, Adolph, Pvt 382 

Topic, F. J., Pvt 392 

Ward. F. B., Pvt 405 

Wilcoxaon, Orval, Pvt 417 

McDaniel, J. R., Cpl 255 

Peters, H. N., Capt 311 

Priest, C. D., Chap 322 

Small, L. H., Pvt 365 

Smalley, J. W., Sgt 365 

Wines, P. J., Sgt 422 

Hillburn. H. S., Capt 192 

Leeper, D. C, Capt 238 

Schoberth, R. A., 1st Lt 349 

Zacher, V. B., Ist Lt 430 

Shuman, G. A., 2nd Lt 359 

Votaw, L. N., Cpl 401 

Warren, R. W., Pvt 407 

Watts, Kenneth, Pvt 408 

Warren, E. R., Ist 01 406 



344th machine GUN BATTALION 

Valentine, A. P., Pvt 397 

315th FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 

Adair, W. R., 1st Sgt 28 

315th sanitary TRAIN 
Ruland, H. F., Pvt 343 

MILITARY POLICE 

Cooksey. T. L., Sgt 105 1 May, J. C, Cpl 



.273 



Cummings, A. D., Col 112 

Johnston, W. H., Maj. Gen. . .213 

Bailey, I. Y., Pvt 40 

Ball, E. W., Cpl 42 

Benoit, H. N., Pvt 53 

Burke, Campbell, Capt 79 

Carley, V. A., Pvt 87 

Carmer, J. W., Cpl 88 

Carter, Michael, Cpl 90 

Davis, W. D., Col 117 

De Roseli, P. L., Pvt 121 

Ethier, Ralph, Sgt 141 

Farwell, G. W., Maj 143 



91sT DIVISION 

HEADQUARTERS 

McDonald, J. B., Brig. Gen. .256 I 



361st INFANTRY 

Froman, Hjalmar, Cpl 154 

Jansen, L. B., 1st Lt 208 

Johnson, Reginald, Cook 212 

King, J. L., Cpl 225 

Kirk, R. M., Sgt 226 

Kouts, W. McK., Sgt 229 

Leeb, J. S., Pvt 237 

Miller, O. F., Maj., (M. of 

H.) 22 

O'Keefe, D. J., Cpl 300 

Rees, John, Sgt 328 

527 



Merel, Robert, 1st Lt 275 

Rosa, L. L., Cpl 341 

Smith, N. R., Sgt 368 

Smith, Wallace, Pvt 369 

Straabe, Gilbert, Pvt 379 

Theobald, C. G., Cpl 387 

Thorf, Abraham, Supply Sgt. . 390 

Wallace, J. A., Cpl 403 

Walston, R. E., Bglr 404 

Wight, H. M., Pvt 417 

YuiU, J. O., Sgt 430 

Zimmerman, A. P., Sgt 431 



Divisional Index — Continued 



Anderson, Oliver, Sgt 34 

Anthony, H. B., Sgt 35 

Bosone, P. P., Sgt 64 

Bower, J. R., Pvt 65 

Bradbury, A. W., Capt 67 

Burgard, J. C, Ist Lt 79 

Clausen, Oscar, Pvt 99 

Doudna, J. F., 1st Lt 128 

Fletcher, Allen, Capt 148 

Ackley, W. M., Capt 28 

Anderson, W. N., 1st Lt 34 

Bailey. H. S., 1st Lt 40 

Ballestero. F. V., Pvt 43 

Bell, J. A., Sgt 52 

BoUn, H. E., Btn. Sgt. Maj. . . 62 

Cavenaugh, H. LaT., Col 93 

Chenoweth, C. E., Capt 96 

Cohn, D. H., IstLt 101 

Coyle, W. J., Capt 108 



362nd infantry 

Hassler, R. P., Sgt 183 

Holzman, George, Pvt 196 

Jack, D. L., Pvt 206 

Klaviter, E. O., Pvt 226 

Knoke, E. F., Pvt 227 

Lee, T. F., Pvt 237 

McRae, D. K., Sgt 263 

Maier, C. J., Pvt 265 



363rd infantry 

Curran, F. J., Cpl 113 

Hill, L. G., IstLt 191 

Hoffman, M. I., 1st Sgt 194 

Hopping, Floyd, Sgt 198 

Katz, P. C, Sgt. (M. of H.) . . 20 

Kay, I. S., Pvt 218 

Lister, J. M., Cpl 244 

Marshall, A. J., Sgt 269 

Mitchell, E. J., Capt 280 

Presley, A. C, Sgt 321 



Marsh, John, Ist Sgt 269 

Petersen, Solomon, Sgt 312 

Ramsey, Henry, Ist Sgt 325 

SulUvan, J. J., Cpl 381 

Tveten, H. L., Pvt 396 

Worsham, E. W., Capt 426 

Worthy, E. T., Ist Sgt 426 

Zilkey, G. L., Sgt 431 



Rodgers, J. F., Pvt 338 

Ross, K. E., Sgt 341 

Sembertrant, Frank, Pvt 353 

Smith, A. L., Pvt 365 

Strain, J. F., 1st Lt 379 

Walker, Carol, Sgt 402 

Weik, I. C, 1st Sgt 410 

West, C. H., 1st Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 25 

Yantis, E. M., 1st Lt 428 



AUen, LesUe, Cpl 32 

Alonzo, Eugene, Pvt 33 

Borton, E. W., Pvt 64 

Brock, E. J., Sgt 72 

Chittum, W. A., Pvt 96 

Cohn, E. S., Capt 101 

Cullen, M. J., Cpl 112 

Drees, A. J., Pvt. 1st CI 130 

Figgins, C. R., Cpl 145 

Griffin, R. A., Capt 170 



364th infantry 

Guess, John, Jr., Sgt 172 

Harder, F. J., 1st Sgt 179 

Lee, A. T., 1st Lt 237 

LeMay, J. J., Pvt 238 

Lowe, J. C, Cpl 247 

Malcolmson, B. K., Ist Sgt. . .265 

Markham, R. H., Pvt 268 

Norris, S. G., Sgt 297 

Olsen, Fred, Sgt 301 

Palmer, H. H., Pvt 305 



Perdew, E. E., Sgt 311 

Presley, E. C, Pvt 321 

Prevost, P. W., Pvt 321 

Seibert, L. M., Sgt. (M. of H.) 24 

Simas, Manuel, Pvt 361 

Sorenson, J. S., Pvt 370 

Stroman, H. H., Sgt 379 

Supler, J. M., Pvt 381 

Thompson, C. E., Pvt 388 

VanVoris, H. H., 2nd Lt 398 



Bridenstine, LesUe, Sgt 71 

Burton, M. G., Sgt 81 

CoUinge, P. T., Sgt. Ist CI. . . 102 



316th engineers 

Jewett, H. C, Col 210 

Kerwin, J. N., Sgt. 1st CI 223 

LeaveU, J. H., Capt 236 



Maddox, John, Sgt. lat 01. . . .264 
Reese, J. E., Sgt 328 



348th machine GUN BATTALION 



Aird, W. A., Maj 30 I Brimer, F. M. 1st Sgt 71 

Alexander, L. A., Pvt. 1st 01. . 31 I Dabney. MUan, Pvt 114 



Hughes, G. E., Sgt 201 

Moore, H. 0., Sgt 283 



316th FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION 

Crawford, Ned, Pvt 110 | Shimel, F. T., Sgt. Ist 01 358 



Rexfroth, H. J., Pvt. 



316th SANITARY TRAIN 

.330 1 Rose, H. W., Pvt 340 ] 



Swenson, K. J., Capt 383 



316th military POLICE 

Oraddock, J. E., Cpl 109 

92nd division 

365th INFANTRY 



Breokenridge, R. M., Pvt 69 

Hobsoh, H. W, Maj 193 



Johnston, H. L, Sgt. 
(M. of H.) 



I Pollard, Russell, OpI.. 
20 I Vincent, J. A., Ist Lt. 



.317 
.400 



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Bell, George, Pvt 52 

Brown, Roy A., Pvt 75 

Clincy, WiU. Pvt 99 

Baker, John, Pvt 41 

Campbell, R. L., 1st Lt 86 

Davis, T. H., Pvt 117 

Handy, E. H.. Pvt 177 



366th infantry 

Fisher, A. R., 2nd Lt 147 

Hammond, Alex, Pvt 177 

Horton, Van, Cpl 199 

368th infantry 

James, Joseph, Pvt 208 

Jones, Thomas E., 1st Lt 215 

Lawrence, J. S., Maj 235 



Memfield, Ed, Pvt 27 5 

Rivers, Tom, Pvt 33 5 

WilUams, Joe, Pvt 41 9 

Lewis, Bernard, Pvt 240 

Riley, C. R., Sgt 334 

Young, Charles G., 1st Lt 429 



350th machine GUN BATTALION 

Watkins, Lewis, Pvt 408 

93rd division 



Butler, William, Sgt 82 

Earl, Elmer, Cpl 135 

Keenan, Willis H., Ist Lt 219 

Landon, H. M., 1st Lt 233 

Barnes, Robert, Sgt 44 

Crawford, Wilham B., Capt. . 110 

Cuff, WilUam E., Pvt 112 

Davis, Leroy, Pvt 117 

Fossie, Lester, Sgt 151 

Fuquay, James, Pvt 155 

Gibson, Ralph, Sgt 161 

Henry, Norman, Sgt 188 

Boston, WilUe, Pvt 64 

Bryson, S. R., 1st Lt 76 

Burrell, Reuben, Pvt 81 

Butler, Charles, Pvt 82 

Cooper, Thomas, Sgt 106 

Cope, T. C, Maj 106 

Diggs, Junius, Pvt 124 

DoveU, C. E., 1st Lt 129 

Bass, U. F., 1st Lt 46 

Crawford, Chfford, Pvt 109 

Drouhin, R. G., 2nd Lt 131 

Finch, R. L., Ist Lt 146 

Gross, George, Pvt 171 

Hames. WUliam W., 1st Lt. . . 176 



Abernathy, T. J., 2nd Lt 27 

Aldrich, P. H., 1st Lt 30 

Alexander, A. H., 1st Lt 31 

Alexander, S. C, 1st Lt 31 

Allen, G. P., 1st Lt 32 

Andrews, F. L. A., Ist Lt 34 

Armstrong, R. M., 1st Lt. . . . 36 

Arthur, B. H., 2nd Lt 37 

Atwater, B. L., 1st Lt 38 

Avery, W. L., 1st Lt 39 

Babcock, P. R., 1st Lt 39 

Backus, D. H., 1st Lt 40 

Badham, W. T., Ist Lt 40 

Baer, P. F., 1st Lt 40 

Bagby, R. P., 1st Lt 40 

Bartholf, H. B., 1st Lt 46 

Baucom, B. V., Capt 47 

Beane. J. D., 1st Lt 49 



369th INFANTRY 

McCowin, Elmer, Pvt 255 

Pickering, W. A., Lt. Col 315 

Robb, G. S., 1st Lt. 

(M. of H.) 23 

370th INFANTRY 

Hurdle, W. G., Pvt 203 

Irby, Spirley, Pvt 206 

Jackson, R. B., 2nd Lt 207 

Jenkins, Mathew, Sgt 209 

Johnson, Arthur, Pvt 211 

McCall, Andy, Pvt 253 

Monroe, Charles T., Sgt 282 

Pearson, H. L., Pvt 310 

371st INFANTRY 

Gilmer, Robert, 2d Lt 163 

Holmes, Burton, Pvt 195 

Jones, S. E., Cpl 215 

Lesesne, F. K., Capt 240 

McCIeUand, L. R., Sgt 253 

Moses, ElUson, Pvt 287 

Parker, C. W., 2d Lt 306 

Ranson, J. O., 1st Lt 326 

372nd infantry 

Johns, S. H., Pvt 211 

Johnson, S. M., Maj 212 

Merrimon, Chfton, Cpl 275 

Payne, Ira M., Sgt 309 

Robison, Edward M., Capt. . .337 



AIR SERVICE 

Beebe, D. C, 2nd Lt 50 

Bellows, F. D., 2nd Lt 62 

Belzer, W., 2nd Lt 52 

Benell, O. E., 2nd Lt 53 

Bernheimer, L. G., 1st Lt. . . . 54 

Blake, C. R., 1st Lt 58 

Bowers, L. G., 1st Lt 65 

Bowman, S. A., 2nd Lt 65 

Boyd, T. E., 2nd Lt 66 

Breese, C. S., 2nd Lt 69 

Brereton, L. H,, Maj 70 

Brewster, Hugh, 1st Lt 70 

Brooks, A. R., 2nd Lt 72 

Broomfield, H. D., 1st Lt 73 

Brotherton, W. E., 2nd Lt 73 

Brown, M. H., 2nd Lt 75 

Buckley, H. R., 1st Lt 77 

Buford, Edward, Jr., 1st Lt. . .78 



Shethar, Samuel, Capt 358 

Spencer, Lorillard, Maj 372 



Possie, Lester, Sgt 319 

Powell, Tom, Pvt 319 

Thompson, Emmitt, Sgt 388 

Valley, Isaac, Cpl 397 

Walton, Lonzo, Pvt 405 

Warfield, W. J., 1st Lt 406 

White, C, Pvt 414 

Williamson, Alfred, Pvt 420 

Shepherd, M. H., Capt 357 

Spencer, E. L., 2nd Lt 372 

Stewart, Malley, Pvt 376 

Stoney, Bruce, Pvt 378 

Teer. H. O., 1st Lt 385 

Vinton, W., 2nd Lt 400 

Webster, Tillman, Pvt 409 



Sessions, H. C, 2nd Lt 353 

Sumner, C. S., Capt 381 

VanAllen, C. R., Pvt 397 

Walsh, Preston F., 1st Lt. . . .404 
Wilson, Harvey, 2d Lt 421 



Burger, Valentine, 2nd Lt . . . . 79 

Burt, B. T., Jr., 1st Lt 81 

Campbell, Douglas, 1st Lt. . . . 85 

Carroll, G. C, Ist Lt 89 

Cassady, T. G., 1st Lt 92 

Castleman, J. R., 1st Lt 92 

Chambers, R. M., 1st Lt 94 

Chapman, C. W., 2nd Lt 95 

Clapp, K. S., 2nd Lt 98 

Clarke, S. V., 1st Lt 99 

Coleman, Wallace, 1st Lt. . . . 101 

Conover, Harvey, 1st Lt 104 

Cook, E. R., Capt 104 

Cook, H. W., Capt 104 

Coolidge, Hamilton, Capt .... 105 

Cousins, J. W., 1st Lt 107 

Curtis, E. P., 1st Lt 113 

Cutter, E. B., 1st Lt 114 



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Dawson, L. H., Ist Lt 118 

DeCastro, R. E., 2nd Lt 119 

Diekema. W. A., 1st Lt 123 

Dillon. R. P., 1st Lt 124 

D'Olive, C. R., 1st Lt 126 

Douglas, Kingman, Capt 129 

Dowd, M. L., 2nd Lt 129 

Drew, C. W., 1st Lt 131 

Duckstein, A. W., 1st Lt 132 

Easterbrook, A. E., Ist Lt 136 

Eaton, W. E., Ist Lt 137 

Elliott, R. P., 1st Lt 138 

Erwin, W. P., 1st Lt 141 

Este, J. D., Ist Lt 141 

Ferrenbach, L. C, 1st Lt 145 

Fleeson, H. T., Ist Lt 147 

FoUette, J. P., 1st Lt 149 

Fontaine, H. L., 1st Lt 150 

Ford, C. W., Capt 150 

Frank, W. F., 1st Lt 152 

Frost, John, 1st Lt 154 

Furlow, G. W., 1st Lt 155 

Gaylord, B. J., Ist Lt 160 

George, H. H., 1st Lt 161 

Giroux, E. A., 1st Lt 164 

Goettler, H. E., 2nd Lt 165 

Goldthwaite, G. E., 1st Lt. . . 165 

Grant, A. A., Ist Lt 168 

Graveline, F. C., Sgt., 1st CI.. 168 

Grey, C. G., Capt 169 

Gundelach, A. P., 1st Lt 172 

Guthrie. M. K., 1st Lt 173 

Hall, J. N., Capt 175 

Hamilton. L. A., 1st Lt 176 

Hammond, L. C, 1st Lt 177 

Hartney, H. E., Maj 182 

Haslett, E. R., Capt 182 

Hays, F. K., 2nd Lt 184 

Healy, J. A., Ist Lt 185 

Henderson, P. A., Ist Lt 187 

Higgs, J. A., 1st Lt 190 

Hill, Maury, Capt 191 

Hitchcock, R. W., 2nd Lt 193 

Holden, K. H., 1st Lt 194 

Holden, L. C, Ist Lt 194 

Holland, S. L., 1st Lt 195 

Hoover, W. J.. 1st Lt 197 

Hudson, Donald, 1st Lt 201 

Hunter, F. O'D., 1st Lt 203 

Irving, L. G., Ist Lt 206 

Jeffers, J. N., 1st Lt 208 

Jervey. T. M.. 1st Lt 210 

Jones. A. H.. 2nd Lt 214 

Jones. Clinton. 2nd Lt 214 

Jordan. J. W., 2nd Lt 216 

Kahle. C. C, Ist Lt 217 



AIR SERVICE— Continued 

Kaye, Samuel, J., 1st Lt 218 

Kelty. A. E.. Ist Lt 221 

Kenney, G. C, 1st Lt 222 

Kindley, F. E., 1st Lt 224 

Kinney, C. A., 1st Lt 225 

Kinsley, W. E., 2nd Lt 225 

Knowles, James, Jr., Ist Lt. . .227 

Lambert, J. H., 1st Lt 232 

Larner, G. De F., Ist Lt 234 

Lawson, W. R., Capt 236 

Lee, J. B., 3rd, 2nd Lt 237 

Lindsay, R. O., 1st Lt 243 

Littauer, K. P., Maj 245 

Llewellyn, F. A., Capt 245 

Lowe, W. O., 2nd Lt 247 

Luke, Frank, Jr.. 2nd Lt., 

(M. of H.) 21, 248 

MacArthur, John, 2nd Lt .... 253 

MacBrayne, W. C, 1st Lt 250 

McClendon, J. H., 1st Lt 253 

McDermott, C. W., 2nd Lt. . .255 

McDevitt, T. A., 1st Lt 256 

McDougall, H. O., 1st Lt 256 

McKay. E. K., 2nd Lt 259 

McKay, J. R., 1st Lt 259 

McMurray, O. R., 1st Lt 262 

Manning, J. F., Jr., 1st Lt. . .266 

Maughan, R. L., 1st Lt 272 

Meissner, J. A., 1st Lt 274 

Michener, J. H., 1st Lt 277 

Mitchell, John, Capt 280 

Mitchell, William, Brig. Gen.. 281 

Moore, E. R., 1st Lt 283 

Morris, E. M., 2nd Lt 285 

Morse, G. E., 2nd Lt 286 

Myers, O. B., 1st Lt 291 

Neel, R. H., 2nd Lt 292 

NichoUs, H. O., Sgt. Ist CI. . .294 

Norris, S. A. G., 2nd Lt 296 

Norton, F. W., 1st Lt 297 

Noyes, S. H., Capt 298 

Nutt, Alan, 1st Lt 298 

O'Donnell, P. J., 2nd Lt 300 

O'Neill, R. A., 1st Lt 302 

Orr, Edward, Ist Lt 303 

Page, R. C. M., 1st Lt 305 

Palmer. J. A., 2nd Lt 305 

Palmer, W. W., 1st Lt 306 

Patterson, A. B., Jr., 1st Lt. .308 

Payne, C. C, 1st Lt 309 

Pegues, J. J., 1st Lt 311 

Peterson, D. McK., Capt. . . .312 

Phelps, Glen, 1st Lt 314 

Phillips, G. R., 1st Lt 314 

Plush, L. C, 1st Lt 317 

PoUey, Britton, 1st Lt 317 i 



Ponder, W. T., Ist Lt 317 

Potter, W. C, 1st Lt 319 

Porter, C. P., 2nd Lt 318 

Porter, E. W., 2nd Lt 318 

Porter. K. L.. 2nd Lt 318 

Preston, G. A., 2nd Lt 321 

Putnam, D. E.. 1st Lt 323 

Pyne, P. R., 1st Lt 323 

Quinn, J. J., 1st Lt 324 

Raible, J. C. Jr.. 1st Lt 325 

Rath, H. G., 2nd Lt 326 

Raymond, R. F., 1st Lt 327 

Reynolds, C. H., Capt 330 

Reynolds, J. N., Maj 331 

Richardson, J. M., 2nd Lt 332 

Rickenbacker, E. V., Capt. . .333 

Rooney, P. N. A., 1st Lt 339 

Rorison. H. C. 1st Lt 339 

Ross, C. J., 1st Lt 340 

Rucker, E. W., 1st Lt 342 

Rummell, L. J., Ist Lt 343 

Schenck, A. P., 1st Lt 348 

Schoen, K. J., 1st Lt 349 

Seaver, A. F., 1st Lt 352 

Sellers, C. G., 1st Lt 353 

Sewall, Sumner, 1st Lt 354 

Shelby, R. D., 1st Lt 356 

Simon, L. C, Jr., 1st Lt 361 

Snyder. J. H., 1st Lt 370 

Spatz, Carl, Maj 371 

Springs, E. W., 1st Lt 373 

Steele, R. W., 2nd Lt 375 

Stevens, J. H., 2nd Lt 376 

Stokes, J. Y., Jr., 1st Lt 377 

Stout, P. v., 1st Lt 379 

Stovall, W. H., 1st Lt 379 

Strahm, V. H., Capt 379 

Suiter, W. C, 1st Lt 380 

Taylor, W. J. R., 1st Lt 385 

TenEyck, W. B., Jr., 2nd Lt. .386 

Thaw, William, Maj 387 

Tillman, F. A., 2nd Lt 391 

Tittman, H. H., Jr., 1st Lt. . .392 

Tobin, E. G.. 1st Lt 392 

Vail, W. H., 1st Lt 397 

Vernam, R. D., 1st Lt 399 

Wallace, J. E., Jr., Capt 403 

Wallis, J. E., Jr., Capt 403 

Waring. W. W., Ist Lt 406 

Warner, D. D., 1st Lt 406 

Way. P. H.. 2nd Lt 408 

Wehner, J. F., 1st Lt 410 

Wheeler, A. E., Ord. Sgt 413 

White, W. W., 2nd Lt 415 

Winslow, A. F., 2nd Lt 422 

Wright, C. E.. Ist Lt 426 



ANTI-AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN BATTALIONS 



Heath. L. B.. Pvt 

Telfair, S. F., 2nd Lt. 



.185 
.385 



Westzenberg, George, Sgt. ...413 I Williamson, P. H,, 1st Lt, 



.420 



Antes, J. Le R., Pvt 35 

Beaton, 8.. Sgt 49 

Blynn, J. M., Pvt 61 

Chapin, L H., Pvt 95 

Christensen, Henry, 1st Lt. . . 97 

Connell, A. F., Sgt 104 

Craven. W. J., Pvt 109 

Fenwick, E. G., Pvt 144 

Fitzgerald, R. J., Pvt 147 

Fletcher, J. B., 1st Lt 148 

Gammell, W. S., Sgt. Ist CI. . 157 

Gilkerson, S. E., Sgt 162 

GUlett, T. F., Pvt 163 

Gooding, R. L.. Pvt 166 



AMBULANCE SERVICE 

Graham, J. D., Cpl 168 

Griffith, O. C, Pvt 170 

Hartwell, A. S., Pvt 182 

Householder, J. A., Pvt 199 

Hunton, O. E., Pvt 203 

Kerr, M. E., Pvt 222 

Kirkpatrick, Clifford, Pvt 226 

MacNair, H. W., Pvt 251 

McDermott, F. P., Sgt 255 

McGuire, L. F., Pvt 258 

Moore, J. D., Pvt 283 

O'Neill, J. T., Pvt 302 

Paul, John, Pvt 309 

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Renick, F. A., Pvt 330 

Richmond, Lloyd, Pvt 332 

Rinebold, W. J.. Pvt 334 

Rorty, J. H., Pvt 340 

Schulze, R. J., Pvt 350 

Shively, G. J., Pvt 358 

Signor, H. L.. Pvt 360 

Swain, J. R., Pvt 382 

Townsend, R. L., Pvt 393 

Turner, R. C, Pvt 396 

Walton, C. W., Pvt 405 

WoU, Herman, Pvt 424 

Worden, R. L., Wgnr 426 



Divisional Index — Continued 
CAVALRY 

Westoott, A. P., Pvt 412 



Anderson, E. E., Pvt. 
Benson, A. A., Pvt. . . 
Brantley, R. C, Sgt. 



Graves, J. G., Cpl. 



CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE 



.. 33 
.. 53 
.. 68 

Dakin, H. A., Cpl 114 

" ~ ~ " ..168 



Higgs, H. C, Pvt 190 

Jordan, J. P., Cpl 216 

McNamme, J. T., Capt 262 

Molter, H. C, Sgt., 1st CI. . . .281 
Nay, O. E., Cpl 292 



Neal, G. W., Sgt., Ist CI 292 

Nelson, C. F. M., Pvt 293 

Nelson, G. A., Pvt 293 

Rideout, P. A., 1st Lt 333 

Woods, H. M., Sgt 425 



Giet, A. A., Pvt., (French) ... 162 

HaU, H. W., 1st Lt 175 

Hoakins, L. C, 2nd Lt 198 

Linton, C. W., Cpl 244 



COAST ARTILLERY 

Lowry, F. B., 2nd Lt 247 

Moehler, F. W., Sgt 281 

Nowlin, G. A., 1st Sgt .298 

O'Connell, A. L., Pvt 299 



Pulker, H. C, Pvt 322 

Taylor, O. R., Pvt 384 

Wininger, Lawrence, Sgt 422 

Woodward, F. A., Pvt 425 



MEDICAL CORPS 

Barber, T. M., 1st Lt 43 | Myers, C. W., 1st Lt. 



.290 



NURSES 

Jeffery, Jane, Red Cross Nurse I MaoDonald, Beatrice, Army 1 Stambaugh, Isabelle, Army 

209 I Nurse 250 | Nurse 374 

QUARTERMASTER CORPS 

Lumpkin, L. M., Sgt 248 | McGrath, H. J., 2nd Lt 258 



RAILWAY ENGINEERS 

Hulsart, C. R., Capt 202 | Maclsaac, Donald, Sgt 251 | MoLoud, Paul, Ist Lt. 



.261 



SALVAGE SERVICE 

Walker, W. J., Pvt 402 



Brett, S. E., Maj 70 

Call, D . M., 2nd Lt., M. of H.18, 84 

English, M. L., Capt 140 

Gilfillan, D. M., Capt 162 

Gleason, J. W., 2nd Lt 164 

McCleur, E. A., 2nd Lt 254 

Morrison, J. K., 2nd Lt 286 

Patton, G. S., Jr., Col 308 

PuUen, D. D., Col 322 

Saul. T. W., 1st Lt 347 

Semmes, H. H., Capt 353 

Weed, Newell, P., Capt 409 

1st Brigade 

Angelo, J. T., Pvt 35 

Ely, Earnest E., Sgt. 1st CI.. .139 

3rd Brigade 
Sonstelie, C. J., Ist Lt 370 

30th Brigade 



TANK CORPS 

Ellis, H. J., 1st Lt 138 

244<A Battalion 
Broadfoot, Josiah, Cpl 72 

301s( Battalion 

Carroll. T. C, Cpl 89 

Connelly. F. J., Sgt 104 

Maury. A. B., 2nd Lt 272 

Osmond. F. W., Cpl 303 

Rock, W. C. 2nd Lt 338 

Varney, K. R., Capt 398 

Voigt, R. L.. Pvt 400 

Webb. J. R., 2nd Lt 409 

Wisher, R. F.. Pvt 423 

30'ith Brigade 

Bowes. D. M., 2nd Lt 65 

Edwards. Paul S., lat Lt 137 

344tA Battalion 
Blanchard, W. H., Cpl 59 



McGinty, J. J., Sgt 258 

Patton, N. E., Sgt 308 

Roberts. H. W., Cpl., 

(M. of H.) 24 

Wright, Ernest N., Cpl 427 

345tA Battalion 

Ash. H. J.. 2nd Lt 37 

Brophy. W. E., Cpl 73 

Chisholm. R. C, Sgt 96 

Merritt, C. D., Pvt 275 

Nichols. H. R., Sgt 295 

Williams. C. v., Cpl 418 

Winton. D. J., 2nd Lt 423 

Young. C. C, Sgt 429 

Zimborski. A. J., Cpl 431 

350e;» Battalion 

Baurin, Albert, Bri 48 

Praly, Louis, Aspr 320 



Farmer, W. R 148 1 

Johnston, Dr., M. G 213 1 



Y. M. C. A. 
Mott, J. R 475 I WUbur. T. A. 



.417 



531 



GEOGRAPHICAL INDEX 



Abbeville 
Espy, Robert, 1st Lt 141 

Albany 
Stockton, F. R., Pvt 377 

Albertsville 
Dalrymple, Wm., Pvt 115 

Alexander 
Milner, J. W., Sgt 279 

Annislon 

JefFers, Lamar, Capt 208 

Pitts, W. A., Pvt 316 

Athens 

Bell, Geo., Pvt 52 

Horton, Van, Cpl 198 

Auburn 
Wills, J. H.. Maj 420 

Douglas, John E., Ist Lt 129 

Rogers, Fred, Sgt 339 

Whited, Homer, Cpl 415 

Birmingham 

Badham, W. T., 1st Lt 40 

Bowers, L. G., Ist Lt 65 

GoodaU, R. M., 2nd Lt 166 

Hutto, J. B., Sgt 204 

Jordan, M. H., Capt 216 

Lawson, W. R., Capt 236 

Webb, M. C, Pvt 409 

Boyles 
Hall, Varner, 2nd Lt 175 

Central 
Thornton, Robt. M., Cpl 390 

Chavies 
Lewis, Frank, Pvt 240 

Coal Valley 
Teske, Amos, Cpl 386 

Coffee County 
FilUngem. L. G., Cook 146 

Corana 
Tierce, W. A., Pvt 391 

Crews Depot 
Weeks, M. A., Pvt 409 

Crichton 
Sirmon, W. A., Capt 363 

Crossville 
Dilbeck, A. W., Pvt 124 

Dadeville 
Pearson, Varlourd, Sgt 310 



Douglas 
Fleet, G. T., Capt 147 

Fort Huachuca 
Chambers, R. M., Ist Lt 94 

Mayer 
Birch, Ernest, Cpl 66 

Nogales 
O'NeiU, Ralph, Ist Lt 302 



Arkadelphia 
Husbands, W. D., Pvt 204 

Aurora 
Short, Abe, Sgt 359 

Barber 
Carpenter. J. B., Pvt 88 

Bauxite 
BilUngsley. Earl, Sgt 66 

Big Lake 
Davis, Herman, Pvt 117 

Bonanza 
Bobo, John, Sgt 61 

Boston 
WiUiams, C. M.. Capt 418 

Center Point 
Smith, Joe, Pvt 367 

Conway 
Smith, S. T., 1st Lt 368 



ALABAMA 

Danville 
Smith, Ansley, Sgt 365 

Decatur 
Brown, R. A., Pvt 75 

Delmar 
Hoggle, John, Pvt 194 

Dozzier, 
Duke, A. A., Pvt 133 

Endsley 

Chiles, W. K., Sgt 96 

Sutherland, F. S., Cpl 381 

Flomaton 
Manning, S. E., Cpl., 

(M. of H.) 22 

Florence 
Crockett, E. L., Sgt 110 

Gadsden 
Griffith, O. C. Pvt 170 

Gordo 
Rodgers, M. S., Gun. Sgt 338 

Greensboro 
Pilkerton, A. W., Ph. M 315 

Hanceville 
Purdy, Bobell, Pvt 323 

Harvest 
Hammond, Alex., Pvt 177 

Hokes Bluff 
West, J. H., Sgt 412 

Huntsville 

Freeman, E. H., Cpl 153 

Gentry, H. D., Pvt 161 

Hope, Ben, Pvt 197 

Hurricane 
Roberts, Gary, Cpl 336 

Jackson 
Adams, R. L., 1st Lt 29 

Jacksonville 
Sisson, C. H., Capt 363 

Jasper 
Phillips, E. A., Pvt 314 

Landersville 
Christenberry, Cum, Pvt 97 

Lanett 
Wilhams, J. v., Sgt 419 

La Pine 
Evans, G. R., Pvt 142 

Lathrop 
Higgs, J. A., 1st Lt 190 

ARIZONA 

Phoenix 

Cavanaugh, J. A., Cpl 93 

Luke, Frank, Jr., 2nd Lt., 

(M. of H.) 21, 248 

Pruitt, J. H., Cpl. (M. of H.). 23 

Mitchell, E. J., Capt 280 

Safford 
Kerwin, J. N., Sgt 223 

ARKANSAS 

Debow 
Steimel, Wm. J., Pvt 375 

Decatur 
Bryson, Wm., Pvt 76 

De Vails Bluff 
Richardson, J. M., 2nd Lt 332 

Fordyce 
Porter, R. E., Capt 318 

Gravette 
Kindley, F. E., 1st Lt 224 

Green Forest 
Weigel, Roy, Sgt 410 

Holland 
Grisham, J. M., Cpl 170 

Hot Springs 
Greenway, John C, Lt. Col. . . 169 

Jonesboro 
MickUsh, Fred, Pvt 277 



Midland City 
Baldwin, M. S., Cpl 42 

Mobile 
Guthrie, Murray K., Ist Lt. . .173 
Malichis, Constantine, Cpl . . .265 
Tucker, R. K., 1st Lt 394 

Montgomery 

Atkinson, Ralph, Sgt 38 

Steiner, J. J. F., Maj 376 

Moundsville 
Nevins, C. D., Sgt 294 

Mulberry 
Wadsworth, L. A., Sgt 401 

North Birmingham 
CUncy, Will, Pvt 99 

Opelika 

Fallaw, T. H., Capt 143 

Rivers, Tom, Pvt 335 

Ozark 

Andrews, S. E., 1st Lt 34 

Brown, Bill, Sgt 73 

Pratt City 

Drysdale, Geo., Pvt 131 

Vallely, F. P., Pvt 397 

Rockford 
Mooney, R. A., Pvt 283 

Russellville 
Douglass, J. M., 1st Lt 129 

Selma 
Maas, C. S., Cpl 263 

Siluria 
Davis, Newman, Sgt 117 

Skippersville 
Deese, Peyton V., 1st Lt 120 

Sylacau^ja 

Austin, J. C, Cpl 38 

Mitchell, Arthur, Sgt 280 

Talladega 
Wren, E. R., 2nd Lt 426 

Troy 
Townsend, Jas. B., Pvt 393 

Tuscaloosa 

Campbell, Wm. E., Sgt 86 

Van de Graff, C. H., 2nd Lt. .397 
Wilhams, Walter, Cpl 420 

Unionlown 

Spessard, R. H., Maj 372 

Wilhams, Joe, Pvt 419 



Show Low 
Whipple, Columbus, Pvt 414 

Tempe 
Finch, R. L., Ist Lt 146 

Tucson 

Gibney, John J., Cpl 161 

McDermott, M. B.. 1st Lt. . .256 

Weckenburg 
Horgan, H. B., Cpl 198 



Little Rock 

BolUnger, E. V., Pvt 62 

Edwards, P. S., 1st Lt 137 

Woodsman, Wm., Cpl 425 

Lonoke 
Garner, G. W., Pvt 158 

Mena 
Williamson, H. A., Sgt 420 

Keaton, Andy, Pvt 219 

Pine Bluff 
Sanders, J. D., Cpl 346 

Siloam Springs 
Markley, George, Sgt 268 

Walnut Ridge 
Graddy, Wm. E., Pvt 167 

Warm Springs 
Almon, Earl, Capt 33 



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Alameda 

Bates, E. H., 2nd Lt 47 

Smyth, R. M., Maj 369 

Alturas 
Yates, F. R.. Ph. M. 3rd CI. .429 

Amador 
Rathovich, Peter, Pvt 326 

Angels Camp 
Hanna, E. G., Pvt 178 

Antioch 

Harding, S. L., 2nd Lt 179 

Smith, F. D., Cpl 366 

Bakersfield 
Brown, Harold, Pvt 74 

Berkeley 

Anderson, W. N., 1st Lt 34 

Bailey, H. S.. let Lt 40 

Blake, Robt., 1st Lt 58 

Irving, L. G., Ist Lt 206 

Brawley 
Harder, F. J., Ist Sgt 179 

Colusa 
Ballard, B. W., Cpl 42 

Corona 
Husted, C. S., Pvt 204 

East Highlands 
Tibbetts, F. J., Pvt 391 

El Monte 
Guess, John, Sgt 172 

Elsimore 
Boone, R. W., Cpl 63 

Escalon 
Thompson, C. E.. Pvt 388 

Etiwanda 
Perdew, E. E., Sgt 311 

Eureka 
Gustafson, Carl. Pvt 173 

Fillmore 
Smith, A. L., Pvt 365 

Fresno 
Mestrovitch, J. L, Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 22 

Robinson, A. A., 2nd Lt 337 

Scialabba, Joseph, Pvt 351 

Fruitvale 
Surdez, Louis, Sgt 381 

Galeta 
Olsen, Fred, Sgt 301 

Giant 
Bateman, W. C, Ph. M. 

3rd CI 47 

Hawthorne 
Allen, Leslie, Cpl 32 

Hayward 

Jones, A. H., 2nd Lt 

Reed, A. J., Cpl 328 

Healdsburg 
Walker, Carol, Sgt 402 

Hollywood 
DeRoseU, P. L.. Pvt 121 

Holtville 
Bridenstine, Leslie, Sgt 71 

Hughson 
Boardman, G. L., Pvt 61 

Imperial 
Maddox, John, Sgt 264 

Jamul 
Follette, J. P., 1st Lt 149 

Kingshurg 
Fredlund, Victor, Pvt 153 

Lemon Grove 
Hayes, C. H., Maj 184 



CALIFORNIA 

Los Angeles 

Adkinson, S. P., 2nd Lt 29 

Alonzo, Eugene, Pvt 33 

Borton, E. W., Pvt 64 

Brimer, F. M., 1st Sgt 71 

Brock, E. J., Sgt 72 

Carter, Michael, Cpl 90 

Delario, C. E., Capt 120 

Dougherty, N. F., 1st Lt 129 

Drees, A. J., Pvt 130 

ElUott, R. P., 1st Lt 138 

Fletcher, Allen, Capt 148 

Helm, Lynn Jr., 1st Lt 186 

Hughes, G. E., Sgt 201 

Jeffers, J. N., 1st Lt 208 

Liggett, H. B., 2nd Lt 242 

Malcomson, B. K., 1st Sgt. . .265 
Miller, O. F., Maj., (M. of H.). 22 

Mills, B. H., Pvt 279 

Nixon, G. R., 1st Lt 295 

Regan, Patrick, 2nd Lt., 

(M. of H.) 23 

Smith, Wallace, Pvt 369 

Los Gatos 
Hopping, Floyd, Sgt 198 

Maricopa 
Markham, R. H., Pvt 268 

Morgan Hill 
Daley, P. A., Pvt 114 

Mount Hamilton 
Campbell, Douglass, Ist Lt. . . 85 

National City 
Alexander, L. A., Pvt 31 

Nicolaus 
Hansen, H. L., Cpl 178 

Oakland 

Carson, B. C, Mech 89 

Cook, F. B., 2ndLt 105 

Hermle, L. D., 1st Lt 188 

Pearce, Z. W., Pvt 310 

Rose, H. W., Pvt 340 

Sessions, H. C, 2nd Lt 353 

Vercruysse, Joseph, Pvt 399 

Pasadena 
Bower, J. R., Pvt 65 

Pomona 
Plush, L. C, 1st Lt 317 

Potter Valley 
Holmes, Charles, Pvt 195 

Railroad Flat 
Cotton, J. W., Capt 107 

Redlands 
Williams, H. M., 1st Lt 419 

Reedley 
HolUs, G. G., Cpl 195 

Riverside 

Craddock, J. E., Cpl 109 

Webb, J. R., 2nd Lt 409 

Rodeo 

Slate, J. W., Cpl 364 

Colton, J. S., 2nd Lt 103 

Rowland, H. S., Col 200 

Rath, H. G., 2nd Lt 326 

Wright, E. N., Cpl 427 

Sacramento 
Zane, R. T., Capt 430 

Salinas 
Seibert, L. M., Sgt., (M.of H.) 24 

San Diego 
Carberry, James, 2nd Lt. . . . 87 
Levas, James, Sgt 240 



San Diego— Continued 

Reeves, R. W., Cpl 329 

Rowe. G. I., Maj 342 

Webster, W. M., 1st Lt 409 

WilUamson, Alfred, Pvt 420 

San Francisco 

Braun, Paul, Sgt 68 

Chittum, W. A., Pvt 96 

Craig, J. M., Col 109 

Crossen, V. J., Sgt Ill 

Cummings, A. D., Col 112 

Curran, F. J., Cpl 113 

Dabney, Milan, Pvt 114 

Hammond, L. C, 1st Lt 177 

Jones, CUnton, 2nd Lt 214 

Katz, P. C, Sgt. (M. of H.) . . 20 

Lister, J. M., Cpl 244 

McDonald, J. B., Brig. Gen. .256 

Marshall, A. J., Sgt 269 

Murray, C. I., Ist Lt 290 

O'Keefe, D. J., Cpl 300 

Reggiardo, Antonio, Sgt 329 

Roberts, H. W., Cpl. 

(M. of H.) 24 

Sargeant, B. V., 2nd Lt 346 

Sembertrant, Frank, Pvt 353 

Thompson, O. R., 1st Lt 389 

Varney, K. R., Capt 398 

Weik, I. C, IstLt 410 

Whitthorne, H. S., Capt 416 

Woolridge, J. W., Capt 425 

San Jose 

George, R. L., Cpl 161 

Griffin, Robert A., Capt 170 

Kee, Sing, Pvt 219 

San Leandro 
Reid, A. W., Pvt 329 

Santa Ana 
Worthy, E. T., 1st Sgt 426 

Santa Barbara 
MacArthur, Douglas, 

Brig. Gen 250 

Neil, A. F., Cpl 293 

Thoete, G., Sgt 387 

Santa Monica 
McAlexander, U. G., 

Brig. Gen 252 

Sawtelle 
Figgins, C. R., Cpl 145 

Sebastopol 
Pirinoli, Mike, Pvt 316 

Springville 
Taylor, O. R., Pvt 384 

Stockton 
Ross, K. E., Sgt 341 

Ta/t 
Richards, Samson, Cpl 332 

Two Rock 
Robertson, R. D., Sgt 337 

Ukiah 
Ball, B., Ph. M 42 

Upland 
Moore, H. C, Sgt 283 

Vallejo 
Russell, T. N., Ph. M., 2nd CI . 343 

Visalia 
Hammond, W. H., Ist Lt 177 

Wildom.ar 
Palmer, H. H., Pvt 305 

Haywood 
Jones, A. H., 2nd Lt 214 



Atwood 
Coverdell, V. A., Lt 

Calhan 
Funk, Jesse N., Private 
(M. of H.) 



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COLORADO 

Carbondale 
Jacobs, W. W., Pvt 207 

Colorado City 

Beach, William, B., Sgt 48 

McConnell, W. O., Pvt 254 

53S 



Colorado City — Continued 
WUey, J. E., Pvt 418 

Denver 

Andrew, F. L. A., Ist Lt 34 

Baker, H. I., Sgt 41 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Denver — Continued 

Beatty, G. W., Sgt 50 

Bushnell, T. K., 2nd Lt 82 

Butterfield, O. J., Cpl 82 

Chapman, E. G., Capt 95 

Chiles, Marcellus H., Capt. 

(M. of H.) 18 

Dawson, L. H., 1st Lt 118 

Dennison, Charles S., 2nd Lt. 121 

Harrell, W. F., Col 180 

Higgins, P. P., Sgt 190 

Jenks, D. N., 1st Lt 209 

Johnston, H. I., Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 20 

Kidd, C. C. Pvt 223 

Lowry, F. B., 2nd Lt 247 

Moore, W. J., Capt 284 



COLORADO— Continued 

Denver — Continued 

Muhlenberg, F. A., Capt 288 

Sheaff, D. R., Cpl 356 

Smead, B. A., Maj 365 

Smith, Fred S., Pvt 366 

StirUng, Thomas, Cpl 377 

Sundin, M. C, Pvt 381 

Wickersham, J. H., 2nd Lt. 

(M. of H.) 26 

Durango 
Willis, E. S., Sgt 420 

Fort Collins 
Benell, O. E., 2nd Lt 53 

Seastrand, E. W , Pvt 352 

Holly 
RockweU, M. C, Pvt 338 



Kit Carson 
Comfort, W. E., Capt 103 

Morrison 
LaGraw, Elgin, Pvt 232 

Norwood 
Sullivan, W. O., 1st Lt 381 

Padroni 
Richards, E. P., Pvt 332 

Pueblo 

Kelly, L. P., Ist Lt 220 

Werner, Bernard, Sgt 411 

Rifle 
Plummer, George, Pvt 317 

Simla 
Marshall, F. L., Cpl 269 

Sopria 
Laiminger, A. S., Pvt 232 



Ansonia 
Timm, Charles, Cpl 391 

Bridgeport 

Clark, P. J., Pvt 98 

Collins, R. L., Sgt 102 

Duly, John. Sgt 133 

Frazier, W. D., 2nd Lt 153 

Nickerson, S. L., Sgt 295 

Wallace, A. M., Cpl 403 

White. T. M.. Sgt 415 

Bristol 
Dougeneck, Francis, Cpl 128 

Britain 
Eddy. H. L., 2nd Lt 136 

Center Brook 
Tryon. Jeremiah, Pvt 394 

Danbury 
Reed, E. B., Ph. M., 2nd CI. .328 

Danielson 
Roberge, Philip, Pvt 335 

Eagleville 
McKernan, W. T., Sgt .260 

East Lynne 
Winslow, Jesse, Cpl 422 

Elmwood 
Haskin, C. R.. Wgnr 182 

Fairfield 
Casey, J. L., Sgt 91 

Glastonbury 
Carrier, W. H., 1st Lt 88 

Glenbrook 
Plumley, R. G., Capt 316 

Guilford 
Norton, E. D., Pvt 297 

Hartford 

Andrews, M. M., Capt 34 

Dion, E. L., Pvt 125 

Farrell. E. J., Pvt 143 

Glynn. C. T., Cpl 165 

Howard, J. L.. Lt. Col 199 

Jona, Stephen, Cpl 213 

Kearney, J. J., Pvt 219 

Owens, J. T., 2nd Lt 304 

Robinson, C. C, 2nd Lt 337 

Smallyon. E. H.. Pvt 365 

Twiss. J. L, Sgt 396 

Walsh. James. Sgt 404 



CONNECTICUT 

Hartford — Continued 

Westphal, A. E., 1st Lt 413 

Woolf, Irving, Pvt 426 

Young, E. M., 2nd Lt 429 

Lakeside 
Botelle, G. W., Pvt 64 

Ldtchfield 
Babcock, P. R., 1st Lt 39 

Madison 
Whedon, H. S., Sgt 413 

Manchester 
Ratenberg, Herbert, Sgt 326 

Meriden 

Birgando, W. J., Pvt 57 

Budd, A. D., Lt. Col 77 

Feegal, J. R., 1st Lt 144 

Riecke, H. A., 1st Lt 334 

Milford 

Hurley, P. H., 1st Lt 204 

LaCroix, O. H.. Cpl 231 

Naugatu^k 
Dolan. James, Cpl 126 

New Britain 

Eddy, H. L., 2nd Lt 136 

Hintz, E. E., Cpl 192 

Ligsukis, Frank, Mech 242 

Martin, E. J., Cpl 270 

Olsen, E. S., Sgt 301 

Smith, T. J., Cpl 369 

WUbur, T. A., Sec'y Y. M. 

C. A 417 

New Haven 

Ahearn, Timothy, Cpl 30 

Bishop, R. L., 2nd Lt 57 

Brundett, C. E., Pvt 76 

Butler, Richard, Pvt 82 

Comfort, C. W. Jr., Maj 103 

Cummings, F. J., Sgt 112 

Darkoski, Wactow, Sgt 115 

Dillon, John T., Sgt 124 

Fury, W. H., Sgt 156 

Gordon, F. P., Cpl 166 

Malone, F. P., Cpl 265 

Murphy, T. W., Sgt 290 

O'Brien, W. H. J., 1st Lt 299 

New London 

Senay, C. T., Capt 353 

Spencer, E. W., Sgt 372 



Norfolk 
McVicar, L. D., Sgt 263 

Norwalk 
Johnson, C. E.. Pvt 212 

Rockville 
Brigham. G. N., Cpl 71 

Rocky Hill 
Cornell. W. R., Mr. G 106 

Southbury 
Bailey, J. M., Pvt 41 

South Manchester 

Dilworth, James, Pvt 125 

Dorey, Halstead, Col 128 

Bobbins, C. A.. Ist Sgt 335 

Roberts, James, Sgt 336 

Thompsonville 
Bradsnyder, Henry, Cpl 67 

Torrington 
Geer, C. W., Ist Lt 160 

Warehouse Point 
Groves, John H., Sgt 171 

Waterbury 

Aylward, W. B.. Cpl 39 

Byron, T. F., Sgt 83 

Dee, F. E., Sgt 119 

Fray, J. P., Cpl 153 

Gustofson, Charles, Pvt 173 

Hampson, E. R., Wgnr 177 

Johnson, Abe, Pvt 211 

Kelly, T. P., Cpl 221 

Saweuk, WiUiam, Pvt 347 

Shepard, E. E., Pvt 357 

Walsh, Patrick, Sgt 404 

Weston, S. J., Sgt 413 

West Hartford 
Wessel, L. H. F., Pvt 412 

West Haven 
Gooding, R. L., Pvt 166 

Westport 
Gilbertie, J. E., Cpl 162 

Westville 
Cousins, J. R., 1st Lt 107 

Windsor 
Hepburn, William, Ist Lt 188 

Winsted 
Hall, H. W., Ist Lt 175 



Ashland 
O'Daniel, J. W., 2nd Lt 299 

Marshalltoton 
Temple, J. E., Pvt 385 



Washington, D. C. 
Alexander, Robert, Maj. Gen. 31 
Allison. C. O., Sgt 32 



DELAWARE 

Newark 
Ferguson. G. H.. 2nd Lt 144 



WASHINGTON. D. C. 

Boone. J. T.. Lt. Com 63 I 

Brereton, L. H., Maj 70 

Brice, A. T., 1st Lt 70 I 



Wilmington 
Amory, Thomas D., 2nd Lt.. . 33 
Jones, LeRoy, Pvt 215 

Carpentier, G. R., Chap 88 

Carter, R. G., 2nd Lt 90 

Chandler, H. E., Capt 94 



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Geographical Index — Continued 



WASHINGTON, D. C— Continued 



Decarre, Alphonse, Capt 119 

Dessez, Paul T., Sgn 122 

Dickinson, Dwight, Asst. Sgn. 123 

Dorsey, James W., Pvt 128 

Dravo, Charles A., Lt. Col . . . 130 

Duckstein, A. W., 1st Lt 132 

Farwell, W. G., Comdr 143 

Feland, Logan, Col 144 

Garlington, Creswell, Lt. Col. . 158 

Gill, W. T., Jr., Lt 163 

Glucksman, Samuel, Pvt 164 

Gordon, Erskine, Capt 166 

Graham, John D., Cpl 168 

Green, Donald R., Sgt 168 

Gross, George, Pvt 171 

Hamilton, George W., Maj . . . 176 

Handy, Edward H., Pvt 177 

Harris, C. D., Capt 180 

Hartney, H. E., Maj 182 

Hitchcock, R. W., 2nd Lt 193 

Hudson, Donald, 1st Lt 201 



Barlow 
Holland, S. L., Ist Lt 195 

Brandenloion 

Dettre, R. H., Cpl 122 

Stewart, K. P., 2nd Lt 376 

Chipley 
Pilcher, L. W., Sgt 315 

Fort Myers 
Page, R. C. M., Ist Lt 305 

Jacksonville 

Arnold, A. C, 1st Lt 36 

Cleland, J. R. D., 1st Lt 99 



Hunt, L. P., Capt 203 

Israel, Frederick, 2nd Lt 206 

Jewett, H. C, Col 210 

Johnson, R. C, 1st Lt 212 

Jones, 1st Lt 215 

Kenner, A. W., Maj 222 

Lamer, G. D., 1st Lt 234 

Lewis, Bernard, Pvt 240 

Lewis, E. E., Col 240 

Lord, E. G., Pvt 246 

McDaniels, J. R., Cpl 255 

McKay, E. K., 2nd Lt 259 

Mendelson, J. A., 1st Lt 274 

Minnigerode, F. L., Lt. Col.. .280 
Mitchell, WilUam, Brig. Gen.. 281 

Morrow, H. H., Pvt 286 

Newbold. C. V. P., 1st Lt. . . .294 

Nolan, D. E., Brig. Gen 296 

O'Donnell, P. J., 2nd Lt 300 

Parker, J. H., Col 307 



FLORIDA 

Jacksonville — Continued 

Desaussure, E. C, 1st Lt 121 

Glassbrenner, F. L., Pvt 164 

Harris, Roy. Pvt 181 

Key West 
Abernathy, Charles V., 

2nd Lt 27 

Lakeland 
Mendenhall, F. D., Ist Lt 274 

Marianna 
BeU, W. Z., Pvt 52 



Parris, W. W., Ist Lt 307 

Paschal, P. C, Maj 308 

Payne, I. M., Sgt 309 

Peck, R. H., Col 310 

Reynolds, J. N., Maj 331 

Sartain, G. W., Cpl 346 

Saunders, E. F., Pvt 347 

Semmes, H. H., Capt 353 

Shepherd, Grant, Capt 357 

Smith, F. E., Lt. Col., 

(M. of H.) 124 

Snow, W. A., Maj 369 

Somerville, B. B., Lt. Col 370 

Stark, A. N., Jr., Maj 374 

Taylor, Oscar, Sgt 384 

Tillman, Fred A., 2nd Lt 391 

Tindall, PhiUp, 1st Lt 391 

Vidmer, George, Col 399 

Ward, F. G., Pvt 405 

Zane, E. L., Lt. Col 430 



Plant City 
Parker, G. E., 1st Lt 306 

St. Petersburg 
Morningstar, Leroy, Sgt 285 

Tallahassee 

Hubbard, H. G., Pvt 200 

Stroman. H. H., Sgt 379 

Tampa 

Gillett, T. F., Pvt 163 

WilUams, F. M., Capt 419 

White Springs 
Neil, H. W., 2dLt 293 



Adrian 
Gay, Luther, Pvt 160 

Americus 
Mathis, J. D., 1st Lt 272 

Athens 
Daniel, Josiah, Sgt 115 

Atlanta 

Allen, WiUiam Y., Pvt 32 

Brown, Dilmus, Pvt 73 

Carter, Frank, 1st Lt 90 

Sartain, J. C, Sgt 346 

Waite, R. G., 1st Lt 402 

Augusta 

Gresham, Frank B., Sgt 169 

Lemmon, C. E., Sgt 238 

Walton, Robert, Jr., Ist Lt. . .405 

Baconville 
Shrader, E. A., Pvt 359 

Buena Vista 
Munro, G. N., Capt 288 

Cedartown 

Carroll, R. E., Sgt 89 

Garner, J. B., Sgt 158 

Watkins, Homer, Maj 408 

Cochran 
Powell, Tom, Pvt 319 

Columbus 

Richards, W. A., 1st Lt 332 

Vann, J. C, 1st Lt 398 

Comer 
Silver, Tom, Cpl 361 

Commerce 
O'Kelly, G. C, Sgt 301 



Blackfoot 
Anthony, G. W., Pvt 35 

Boise 

Messinger, E. J., Pvt 276 

Regan, J. M., 2nd Lt 329 



GEORGIA 

Cordele 

Shipp, B. A., Lt 358 

Statham, G. B., Pvt 374 

Dalton 

Richards, T. R., Bglr 332 

Stoker, Alexander, Sgt 377 

Decatur 
Cunningham, W. A., Capt. ... 113 
Reeves, J. H., Col 329 

Dover 
Roos, J. J., 1st Lt 339 

Cfreenville 
Peavy, J. B., 1st Lt 310 

Griffin 
Peurifoy, J. M., Sgt 313 

Hillman 
Doyier, R. C, Pvt 130 

Lafayette 
Martin, C. A., Capt 270 

Luthersville 
Norris, Ravee, Maj 296 

Macon 

Barfield, H. M., 2nd Lt 44 

Block, Sam, Pvt 60 

Burdett, W. C, Capt 79 

ColUns, W. M., Capt 102 

Neel, R. H., 2d Lt 292 

Wilson, R. M., Capt 421 

Marietta 
Goumas, George, Pvt 167 

Mclntyre 
Beck, J. I., Cpl 50 

Milledgeville 

Lingo, L. P., Lt 244 

Stembridge, R. W., 1st Lt 375 

IDAHO 

Bonners Ferry 
Zimmerman, A. P., Sgt 431 

Caldwell 
Adams, Samuel, 1st Lt 29 



535 



Millstown 
Ellis, G. L., Sgt 138 

Monticello 
Minter, P. B., Sgt 280 

Morgan 
C alhoun, G. W., Pvt 84 

Nashville 

Anderson, E. E., Pvt 33 

Hendricks, T. N., let Lt 187 

Norman Park 
Smith, James E., Sgt 367 

Odum 
Clary, E. S., Pvt 99 

Ogeechee 
Mincey, G. A., Cpl 279 

Perry 
Hodges, C. H., Lt. Col 193 

Poulan 
Simpson, H. P., Sgt 362 

Roopville 
Boston, WiUie, Pvt 64 

Savannah 

Hahn, Frederick, 2nd Lt 174 

Hopkins, WilUam T., Ist Lt. .197 

Hunter, F. A. D., 1st Lt 203 

Lenahan, E. J., Cpl 239 

Sparks 
Purdon, T. M., Cpl 323 

Stapleton 
Raborn, John, Pvt 324 

Union Point 

Akins, B. A., Sgt 30 

Overton, M. C, Capt 301 

Waverly Hall 
Simpson, A. B., 1st Lt 362 



Granite 
Bos, Lambert, Pvt 64 

Hailey 
Carmer, J. W., Cpl 88 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Heyburn 
Olaen, J. E., Pvt 302 

Idaho Falls 
West, Chester H., 1st Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 25 

Kellogg 
Waltman. E. W., Cpl 405 

Lewiston 
Hill, R. C, Ist Lt 191 

Mackey 
Wernek. Ernest, Pvt 411 



Alma 
Wyatt, E. H., 2d Lt 427 

Alton 
Levis, W. E., 2nd Lt 240 

Anna 
Morris, H. C, Sgt 285 

Antioch 
Waters, J. L., Cpl 407 

Argenta 
Rodgers, Willes, Pvt 338 

Arrowsmith 
Cope, O. M., Cpl 106 

Janssen, RoUa, Cpl 208 

Ashtnore 
Miller, Philip, Pvt 278 

Auburn 
Carter, W. C, Pvt 90 

Avon 
Horn, I. B., Pvt 198 

Barrington 
Sandman, L. L., Pvt 346 

Batavia 
Painsipp, A. C, Cpl 305 

Bluffs 
Beird, R. H., Pvt 51 

Cairo 
Stout, A. H., 2nd Lt 378 

Canton 

Crowther, O. C, Ist Lt 112 

Moore, R. N., Sgt 283 

Carbondale 
Givens, F. G., Capt 164 

Carrier Mills 

Cummins, Fred, Pvt 113 

Dalton, G. R., Bglr 115 

Carrollton 
Hillig, Harry, Pvt 192 

Champaign 

Bell, J. A., Sgt 152 

MoUoy, W. G., 2nd Lt 281 

Chicago 

Adelhelm, Hugo C, Sgt 29 

Allex, Jake, Cpl., 

(M. of H.) 17. 32 

Ammons, G. H., Sgt 33 

Anderson, J. S., 1st Sgt., 

(M. of H.) 17 

Anderson, W. A., Pvt 34 

Backley, E. J., Pvt 40 

Barker, M. J., Jr., (Y. M. 

C. A.) 44 

Barry, Edward, Cpl 45 

Beato, John, Cpl 49 

Belfry, Eari, Sgt 51 

Bell, Frank J., Pvt 52 

Bessinger, Edward, Cpl 55 

Bieryta, Michael, Pvt 56 

Bird, Felix, Pvt 57 

Blumenthal, Alabel, Pvt 60 

Breaky, John, Sgt 68 

Bremner, F. M., Pvt 69 

Brocki, M., Cpl 72 

Bryan, Claude, Cpl 76 

Burchill, G. H., Pvt 78 



IDAHO — Continued 

May 

Zilkey, Frank, Cpl 431 

Zilkey, Guy L., Sgt 431 

Murphy 
Froman, Hjalmar, Cpl 154 

Pocatello 
McDougall, H. C, 1st Lt 256 

Rexburg 
Thorf, Abraham, Sgt 390 

Rigby 
Ball, E. W., Cpl 42 



ILLINOIS 

Chicago-^Jontinued 

Carlson, C. G., Pvt 87 

Carison, Swen, Pvt 87 

Carlson, W. C, 2d Lt 88 

Casaga, S. E., Sgt 91 

Cecelia, Louis, Pvt 94 

Chadwick, H. R., Capt 94 

Cheevers, E. J., Sgt 96 

Christensen, Henry, 1st Lt . . . 97 

Clark, G. E., Sgt 98 

Cole, C. E., Pvt 101 

Cook, H. C, Pvt 105 

CuUen, M. J., Cpl 112 

Cunningham, O. B., Capt. . . . 113 

Curtis, N. M., Cpl 113 

Davis, Abel, Col 116 

DeSmidt, John, Cpl 121 

DeVos, P. A., Pvt 122 

Digiacono, Pasquale, Pvt 124 

Dillon, R. P., 1st Lt 124 

Dixon, R. T., Cpl 125 

Dodd, B. J., Maj 125 

D'Olive, C. R., 1st Lt 126 

Drechsel, George, Pvt 131 

Duff, Phillip, Pvt 132 

Duffy, Mark, 1st Lt 132 

Dunne, C. C, Pvt 134 

Erwin, W. P., 1st Lt 141 

Faga, W. H., Sgt 142 

Fisher, R. S., Capt 147 

Flagg, D. S., Pvt 147 

Fox, C. M., Capt 1.52 

Francisco, John, Sgt 152 

Frank, W. F., 1st Lt 152 

Fuquay, James, Pvt 155 

Gataino, Isaac, Cpl 159 

Gibson, Ralph, Sgt 161 

Gibson, T. R., Ist Lt 161 

Goetler, H. Ernest, 2nd Lt. . .165 

Green, D. W., 2nd Lt 168 

Grey, Charles G., Capt 169 

Gulbrandson, A. W., 2nd Lt. . 172 

Gundelach, A. P., 1st Lt 172 

Hardiman, M. J., Pvt 179 

Hayes, F. K., 2nd Lt 184 

Heimerdinger, Charles, 2nd Ltl86 

Henry, Norman, Sgt 188 

Herter, Edward, Pvt 189 

Hill, F. W., Cpl 191 

Hobscheid, Paul, Sgt 193 

Holmes, A. P., Pvt 195 

Holmes, F. B., Pvt 196 

Holzman, Sidney, Pvt 196 

Hoy, Henry, Pvt 200 

Jacobson, WilUam, Pvt 207 

James, D. S., Capt 207 

Jankowski, Jan, Sgt 208 

Jansen, L. B., 1st Lt 208 

Jenkins, Mathew, Sgt 209 

Jensen, Ingemann, Pvt 210 

Johnson, S. E., Sgt 213 

Jones, Harry, Cpl 214 

Jordan, J. W., 2nd Lt 216 

Kane, T. W., Sgt 217 

Keschio, E. S., Cpl 218 

536 



Rupert 
Nutting, L. H., Pvt 298 

St. Anthony 

Bradfield, W. E., Cpl 67 

Thompson, Harold, Cpl 389 

Sandpoint 
Humbird, J. A., Capt 202 

Sugar City 
Neibaur, Thomas C, Pvt. 

(M. of H.) 22 

Dasch, G. W. Pvt 116 



Chicago — Continued 

Keane, C. W., Pvt 219 

Keenan, J., Cpl 219 

Keiser, H. M., 1st Lt 219 

Kelly, J. J., Pvt. (M. of H.) . . 21 

Kellogg, G. v., Cpl 220 

KimbaU, W. G., 1st Lt 224 

Koeper, F. P., Cpl 228 

Koijane, F. A., Sgt 228 

Korsysko, George, Pvt 229 

Kostak, F. F., Pvt 229 

Krueger, Arthur, Pvt 230 

Lee, J. C. 1st Lt 237 

Leeb, J. S., Pvt 237 

Lewis. Charies, Sgt 240 

Lieberman. Nathan, Cpl 242 

Liljeberg, Pagnel, Pvt 242 

Linskey, W. F., Pvt 244 

Llewellyn, F. A., Capt 245 

Loman, Borger, Pvt., 

(M. of H.) 21 

Lubeck, Tony, Pvt 248 

Lukas, Joseph, Pvt 248 

Lundegard, A. C, Pvt 248 

McAndrews, Edward, Sgt .... 252 

McGuire, S. C, Sgt 252 

Mclntyre, Eugene, Cpl 259 

McKinlock, G. A., Jr., 2nd Lt.260 

McNulty, C. J., Pvt 262 

Mallan, J. C, Pvt 265 

Mance, S. M., Cpl 266 

May, G. J., Sgt 272 

Mayger, A. G., Ist Lt 273 

Meyering, Wm. D., 1st Lt. . . .276 

Midkiff, Holly, Sgt 277 

Mikos, J. N. J., Cpl 277 

Miles, John, Cpl 277 

Mullen, R. H., 1st Lt 288 

Myhrman, R. E., Capt 291 

O'Keefe, J. J., Ist Sgt 300 

O'Keefe, T. J., Cpl 301 

O'Kelly, Thomas, Cpl 301 

Orr, Edward, Ist Lt 303 

Osborne, W. D., Lt 303 

Otto, W. H., Cpl 303 

Pegues, J. J., 1st Lt 311 

Perkaus, Frank, Sgt 311 

Perkins, E. H., Sgt 311 

Peters, WiUiam, Pvt 312 

Peterson, Van W., Sgt 312 

Peterson, Victor, Cpl 312 

Pokorny. Robert, Pvt 317 

Pope, T. A., Cpl., (M. of H.) 

23 318 
Powers, E." J.,' PvV. '.'.!;!!!..'. 320 

Prete, F. P., Sgt 321 

Priddy, W. S., 2nd Lt 322 

Priest, C. D., Chap 322 

Quinn, J. J., Sgt 324 

Rampsch, John, Sgt 325 

Rochfort, J. J., Sgt 337 

Roskowski, John, Pvt 340 

Ryan. F. W., Pvt 344 

Sattler. W. N., Cpl 347 

Scholes, William, Sgt 349 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Chicago — Continued 

Schultz, Charles, Pvt 350 

Shapiro, Eli, Cpl 3.55 

Sheeran, J. J., 1st Lt 356 

Shelly, Harry, Pvt 357 

Smith, M. E., 1st Lt 367 

Smotherman, Horace, Pvt. . . .369 

Somitz, Carl, Cpl 370 

Sullivan, J. J., Cpl 381 

Sutherland, James, Sgt 381 

Swanson, Adolph, Pvt 382 

Sweeney, Patrick, Pvt 382 

Ternig, J. B., Sgt 386 

Troup, C. D., Pvt 394 

Turner, J. A., 1st Lt 395 

Vail, W. H., 1st Lt 397 

Vedral, Anthony, Sgt 399 

Walsh, Theodore, Pvt 404 

Walsh, T. J., Sgt 404 

Warfield, W. J., 1st Lt 406 

Washa, J. J., Sgt 407 

Waterhouse, J. R., Pvt 407 

Webber, G. B., Sgt 409 

Weiss, F. R., Pvt 411 

White, N. C, Pvt 414 

Whitson, Lester, Cpl 416 

Wiberg, Alvin, Sgt 416 

Wichan, Gorson, Pvt 416 

Wigglesworth, Robert, Capt. .417 
Winslow, A. F., 2nd Lt 422 

ChilHcothe 

Kilmer, E. A., Pvt 224 

Schabinger, A. C, Cpl 348 

Gourley. G. R., Sgt 167 

Clayton 
Seibel, Albert, Pvt 352 

Coleta, Clyde Township 
Flynn, J. L., Cpl 149 

Collensville 
Herman, A. W., Sgt 188 

Danville 

Barnes, Robert, Sgt 44 

Grider. Thomas E., Pvt 169 

King. F. T., Sgt 224 

Ross, H. E., Maj 341 

Turner, R. C, Pvt 396 

Decatur 
Krigbaum, W. L., Capt 230 

DeKalb 
Kennedy, R. R., Pvt 222 

Downers Grove 
Smith, J. F., Pvt 367 

Dundee 
Yagle, H. A., 2nd Lt 428 

Dwight 
Zappa, Steve, Pvt 430 

Moline 
Albrecht, G. W., Sgt 30 

East Si. Louis 
Ellis, M. B., Sgt. (M. of H.) . . 19 

Hauss, A. M. Pvt 183 

Michaelid, C. W., Pvt 277 

Modrow, P. F., Pvt 281 

O'Leary, J. A., Cpl 301 

Edwardsville 
McComb, S. B., Mech 254 

Effingham 

Austin, C. W., 1st Lt 38 

Bartels, H. B., Cpl 46 

Burr, J., Mech.. 81 

Elizabethtown 
Rowan, Paul C, Sgt 342 

Equality 
Rodgers, J. W., Sgt 338 

Evanston 

CroU, G. H.. Pvt 110 

McKey, H. G., Ist Lt 260 

Nottingham, N. W., Cpl 298 

Sanborn, J. B., Col 345 



ILLINOIS— Conimued 

Evanston — Continued 
Hoeynick, F. J., 2nd Lt 193 

Fairfield 
Turner, H. D., Sgt 395 

Fairmont 

Kennedy, H., Pvt 221 

Woodward, W. E., Cpl 425 

Galeshurg 
Kennedy, G. M., Pvt 221 

Geneva 
McBreen, L. N., Pvt 252 

Genoa 
Brown, Bayard, 2nd Lt 73 

Glencoe 
Bartholf, H. B., 1st Lt 46 

Golf 
Winchester, E. E, Sgt 422 

Goodhope 
Hughes, W. J., Pvt 202 

Granville 
Childs, Howard, Cpl 96 

Greenville 
Merrifield, Ed., Pvt 275 

Guthrie 
Brotherton, W. E., 2nd Lt. . . 73 

Hillsboro 
Lindberg. A. W., Capt 243 

Hinsdale 
Conover, Harvey, 1st Lt 104 

Ina 
Drennon, L. H., Sgt 130 

Indianola 
Moreland, O. E., Cpl 284 

Infield 
McArty, A. L., Pvt 252 

Tola 
Pruett, Joseph, Cpl 322 

luka 
Stonecipher, Maniphe, Sgt . . . 378 

Joliet 

Cherry, C. E., Sgt 96 

Petrovio, J. L., Cpl 313 

Kampsville 
Lumley, Z. D., Capt 248 

Kansas 
Schreech, G. W., Cpl 349 

Kinmundy 
Hanna, L. M., Pvt 178 

Knoxville 
Philblad, H. W., Cpl 314 

LaGrange 
Simon, F. J., Sgt 361 

Lanark 

Marsh, John, Sgt 269 

Masch, John, Sgt 270 

Lawrenceville 

Dile, P. L., Pvt 124 

Martin. C. N., Pvt 270 

Lincoln 
Holland, H. G., Pvt 195 

Lockhart 
Gasparatto, Tony, Pvt 159 

Lockport 
Howard, W. H., 1st Lt 200 

Loda 
Warner, Leo V., Capt 406 

Louisville 
Cleveland. V. A., Cpl 99 

Madison 
Wood, Dolph, Pvt 424 

Marshall 
McConnell. J. B., 2nd Lt 254 

Mattoon 

Capen. R. A., 1st Sgt 86 

Riddle. L. S.. 1st Sgt 333 

Mazon 
Small, L. H., Pvt 365 

Metropolis 

Fossie. Lester, 1st Sgt 151 

Possie. Lester. Sgt 319 



Morris 

Johnson. Silas, Sgt 212 

Lindsay, R. W., Pvt 243 

Mount Pulaski 
Ryman, H. D., Capt 344 

Murphysboro 
Harrell, Raymond. Pvt 180 

Naperville 
Babst, J. J.. Chap 39 

A'^ormal 
Walton, Lonzo, Pvt 405 

Norris City 
Floyd, W. M.. Pvt 149 

North Crystal Lake 
Peterson, W. C, 2nd Lt 313 

Norwood Park 
Krum. J. E., Sgt 230 

Oak Park 

Aschliman, Paul. Sgt 37 

Douglass, Kingman, Lt 129 

Goodwillie, H. R., Sgt 166 

Gray, C. A., Sgt 168 

Jefferson, A. K., 1st Lt 209 

Jones, William, Sgt 215 

Steele, Richard, 2nd Lt 375 

Oliver 
Thomas, Everett, Bglr 388 

Olney 

Flocken, J. B.. Pvt 149 

McMunn. R. L., 2nd Lt 262 

Oquawka 
Bailey, W. J., Pvt 41 

Oregon 
Hill, Ralym, Cpl (M. of H.) . . 20 

Ottawa 
Blankinship, J. C, Cpl 59 

Parish 
Crisp. E. M., Sgt 110 

Paxton 

Griswold. Ava H., 1st Sgt 171 

Johnson, R. L., Pvt 212 

Peterson, G. I.. Ph. M. 3rd CI . 312 
Stine, R. W., 1st Lt 377 

Pearl 

Petty. W. D., Pvt 313 

Smith, Sidney, Pvt 368 

Pekin 
Lohmann, L. E.. Cpl 246 

Peoria 

Silloway. Ralph. Pvt 361 

Trager. J. W.. 2nd Lt 393 

Wright, C. L.. Sgt 426 

Petersburg 
Derry. J. W.. Pvt 121 

Pittsfield 
Doocy. E. T., 2nd Lt 128 

Poplar Grove 
Giescke, L. M., Pvt 162 

Quincy 

Cassidy, J. D., Sgt 92 

Hartung, J. A., Sgt 182 

Hill, H. R., Maj 191 

Markus, N. W., 2nd Lt 268 

Thompson, Emmitt, Sgt 388 

Woerman, August, Pvt 424 

Rend 

Caserta. Vincenzo. Cpl 91 

Holland. R. W., Pvt 195 

Ridgeway 
Endicott. B. A., Pvt 139 

River Forest 

Gleason. J. W., 2nd Lt 164 

Hatch, Sidney, Pvt 183 

Riverside 
Deleuw. C. E., Capt 120 

Rockford 

Booth. C. W.. Pvt 63 

Folz, Alexander, Cpl 150 

Hunter, David, Capt 203 



537 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Rockford — Continued 
Schaffner, F. C, Ph. M. 

3rd CI 348 

Rock Island 
Bregger, Thomas, Pvt 69 

Roodhouae 
Wallace, F. E., Pvt 403 

Roscoe 
Lloyd, Wilfred, Pvt 245 

Rosiclare 
Steele, W. P., Cpl 375 

Salem 
Bay. R. W., Cpl 48 

Shannon 
Elmer, C. G., 2nd Lt 139 

Springfield 

Davia, H. D., Bglr 117 

Dickson, Harrison A., Ist Lt. . 123 

Fink, W. W., Pvt 146 

Heacox, H. W., Pvt 185 

McCarthy, M. P., Sgt 253 

St. Louis 
Earle, W. J., Cpl 136 



ILLINOIS— Conhnwed 

Tulucca 
Pozzi, William, Cpl 320 

Pllin 
Watkins, Lewis, Pvt 408 

Urbana 
Williams, W. J., Pvt 420 

Daughty, J. E., Sgt 116 

Verden 
Motley, R. E, let Lt 287 

Vernon 
Meador, Ernest, Pvt 273 

Vienna 
Triplett, N. C, Mech 394 

Warren 

Enright, H. W., Pvt 140 

Heath, F. E., Cpl 185 

Murray, W. L., Cpl 290 

Waiaga 
Anderson, H. N., Sgt 33 

Wayne City 
Forth, Herman, Pvt 151 



West Chicago 
Marshall, R. W., 2nd Lt 269 

West Hammond 
Jaworski, Frank, Cpl 208 

Watertown 
Lamb, B. L., Cpl 232 

Wheaton 

Brooks, Charles W., Cpl 72 

McKay, J. R., Ist Lt 259 

Whitehall 
Newton, H. L., Pvt 294 

Wilmette 

Bellows, F. D., 2nd Lt 52 

Hopp, H. M., Pvt 197 

Shantz, J. E., Ist Lt 355 

Windson 
Gaston, G. F., Pvt 159 

Zeigler 
Mianovich, Stanko, Cpl 276 

Zion City 
Dolan, C. L., Pvt 126 



Anderson 

Cook, H. W., Capt 105 

Dunbeck, Charley, Capt 133 

Richman, H. C, Pvt 332 

Atherton 
Yeager, C. L., Pvt 429 

Back River 
Fleischmann, F. F., Pvt 148 

Batesville 

Gibson, C. S., Pvt 161 

Kruezman, W. A., Pvt 230 

Bedford 

Allen, Fred, Sgt 32 

McPike, L. A., Sgt 263 

Murphy, R. E., Sgt 289 

Boswell 
Scanlon, J. E., 1st Lt 348 

Branchville 
Doogs, John A., Pvt 128 

Broad Ripple 
Dickens, Benjamin, Sgt 123 

Burnetts Creek 
Marsh, H. B., 1st Lt 269 

Carlisle 
Enochs, R. P., Ist Lt 140 

Chalmers 
Carr, W. W., Maj 88 

Columbia City 
Clapp, K. S., 2nd Lt 98 

Crawfordsville 
Cohee, O. J., 1st Lt 100 

Culver 
Schueren, Dan E., Jr., 2nd Lt.350 

Decatur 
Rex, Newton, Cpl 330 

Elnora 
Ketchem, Harold, Pvt 223 

Evansville 

Crofts, J. A., Pvt 110 

Phipps, G. T., 1st Lt 315 

Fort Branch 
Showers, W. L., Pvt 359 

Fort Wayne 

Baer, P. F., 1st Lt 40 

Gillespie, W. L., Pvt 163 

French Lick 

Hagan, Luther J., Pvt 174 

Wininger, Lawrence, Sgt 422 

Furnessville 
WUliams, F. G., Pvt 418 

Garrett 
CarroU, G. C, 1st Lt 89 

Gary 
Burns, Harold, IstLt 80 



INDIANA 

Geneva 
Jack, D. L., Pvt 206 

Grayville 
Shelton, F. R., 1st Lt 357 

Greensburg 

Marlowe, F. M., Sgt 268 

Rubel, A. C. Capt 342 

Strin, B. T., Cpl 379 

Griffith 
Harkenrider, L. H., Pvt 180 

Goshen 
Smiley, D. F., Pvt 365 

Hammond 

Lietzan, J. S., Pvt 242 

Weiss, A. J., Pvt 410 

Harbor 
Kowaski, Lewis, Cpl 229 

Hartford City 
Overmeyer, G. J., Cpl 304 

Helmsburg 
Seibel, H. S., Pvt 352 

Howe 
Preston, G. A., 2d Lt 321 

Huntington 
Ellet, Monroe, Pvt 138 

Hobart 
Blake, A. D., Pvt 58 

Idaville 
Stewart, B. L., Cpl 376 

Indianapolis 

Boyatt, Charles H., Cpl 66 

Lukins, F. T., Sgt 248 

Madden, R. A., Pvt 264 

Monohan, F. J., Pvt 282 

Schoen, K. J., Ist Lt 349 

Shearer, M. E., Maj 356 

Sullivan, D. W., Pvt 380 

Jeffersonville 
O'Neal, Mike, Sgt 302 

Jonesboro 
Downham, Lexie, Pvt 130 

Knightstown 
Ham, Samuel V., Col 175 

Kokomo 

Keptner, W. E., Capt 222 

Reed, E. F., Sgt 328 

Knox 
Meyers, George, Sgt 276 

LaFayette 

Brown, G. V., Sgt 74 

Byrns, R. A., 1st Lt 83 

Higgs, H. C, Pvt 190 

Piatt, C. E., Cpl 316 



Lanesville 
Meyer, Frank, Sgt 276 

Lebanon 

Crone, J. B., Capt Ill 

Lemon, Liston E., Pvt 238 

Loogootee 
Fields, J. O., Cpl 145 

Lyles 
Fisher, A. R., 2nd Lt 147 

Magnet 
Beck, Albert, Sgt 50 

Marion 
Goldthwaite, G. A., Ist Lt 165 

Michigan City 
Holden, K. H., Ist Lt 194 

New Amsterdam 
Woodward, D. W., Capt 425 

Newcastle 
Wood, S. J., Sgt 425 

Noblesville 
Ale, John H., Ist Lt 31 

Oolitic 
Davis, G. K., Cpl 117 

Osgood 
Wagner, J. E., Cpl 401 

Peru 
Bearss, H. I., Col 49 

Pittsboro 
Linton. C. W., Cpl 244 

Plymouth 
Reeve, C. B., Ist Lt 329 

Poseyville 
Marquis. Oliver, Pvt 269 

Princeton 
Kirk, E., 2nd Lt 225 

Richmond 
Ashcraft, E. M., Pvt 37 

Rockport 
Swan, W. R., Maj 382 

Sellersburg 
Riggle, George, Pvt 334 

South Bend 

Genrich, Ludwig, Mech 160 

Geyer, R. E., Pvt 161 

Spades 
Irrgang, Andrew, Cpl 206 

Spencer 
Cassady, T. G., 1st Lt 92 

Sulphur Springs 

Morris, H. D., Sgt 285 

Summitville 
SmaUey, J. W., Sgt 365 

Tell City 
Strobel, H. A., Pvt 379 



538 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Tennyson 
Davis. C. v., Cpl 116 

Terre Haute 
Paul. H. C, Pvt 308 

Valparaiso 
Olson. J. C, Pvt 302 



INDIANA— Continued 

Vincennes 

Dickey, Leslie J., Ist Sgt 123 

Dietz, Albert, Sgt 123 

Snyder, J. J., Pvt 370 

Westphalia 
Beck, C. L., Pvt 50 



Wheatfield 
Mitchell, J. B. 

Whiting 
Kleiber, W. J., 



Pvt. 



Pvt. 



.280 
.226 



A/ton 
Skogsburg, Vivian, Sgt 363 

Albia 
Turner, O. E., Pvt 395 

Ames 
Binkley. D. V., Pvt 56 

Atlantic 

Porter. E. W., 2d Lt 318 

Wilken. A. C, Pvt 418 

Bancroft 
Baker, J. T., Sgt. 1st CI 41 

Barnes City 
Watts, Kenneth, Pvt 408 

Beaman 
Weatherman, Hugh, Pvt 408 

Boone 
Rule, E. J.. Sgt 343 

Burlington 
Smith, R. R., Cpl 368 

Cedar Rapids 
Schulze. R. J., Pvt 350 

Centerville 

Cross, Paul, Pvt Ill 

Haynes, Glenn C. Capt 184 

Nelson. Bernard. Sgt 293 

Cherokee 
Hart. Claude V., Sgt 181 

Clarence 
Davis. C. E., Cpl 116 

Colfax 
Hall. Jamea Norman. Capt. . . 175 

Cotter 
Blair. T. S., Cpl 58 

Council Bluffs 

Ford. C. M.. 2nd Lt 150 

Gardiner. Kenneth. Cpl 157 

Henderson, Henry, 2nd Lt . . . 187 

Morgan, V. A., lat Lt 285 

Schmidt, R. A., Capt 349 

Creston 
White, R. J., Ist Lt 415 

Davenport 

Carroll. G. A., Cpl 89 

Vincent, J. A., 1st Lt 400 

Decorah 
Peterson, Helmer, Pvt 312 

Demson 
Hoffman, E. A.. Pvt 194 

Des Moines 

Brewer, G. S., Maj 70 

Colflesh, Robert, Cpl 102 

Collins, E. E., Sgt 102 

Graves, J. G., Cpl 168 

Jackson, R. B.. 2nd Lt 207 

Phillips. Sylvester, Pvt 314 

Pike, Emery J., Lt. Col., 

(M. of H.) 23 

West, H. A., Pvt 412 



IOWA 

Des Moines — Continued 
Williams, F. L., 1st Lt 419 

Dubuque 
Spautz, Matthew, Sgt 371 

Dysart 
Gaston. P. J.. Sgt 159 

Ellsworth 
Nelson, S. J.. Sgt 294 

Estherville 

Hudson, Harold A., Sgt 201 

WoU, Herman, Pvt 424 

Fairfield 
Hamilton, B. W., Sgt 176 

Harlan 

Boysen, E. J., 2nd Lt 66 

Kirk, R. M., Sgt 226 

Iowa Falls 

Brown, Leland, Pvt 75 

Hyman, W. P., 2nd Lt 204 

Jefferson 
Wilson, E. W., Sgt 421 

Knoxville 
Deeringer, Henry, Pvt 119 

Madrid 
Davis, F. C, 1st Lt 117 

Makquoketa 
Ingalls, J. J., Cpl 205 

Malvern 
Burks, C. R., Pvt 80 

Mapleton 
Bramble, E. D., Pvt 68 

Marshalltown 
Wall, E. W., 2nd Lt 403 

Mason City 

MacNider, Hanford, Capt 251 

Schide, C. C. 2nd Lt 349 

Marcus 
Melrose, A. R.. Cpl 274 

Mt. Vernon 
Howard. C. R., 1st Lt 199 

Neola 
PhilUps, C. F., Ist Lt 314 

Newton 
Parmley, W. B., Sgt 307 

North English 
Bickford, E. E., Cpl 55 

Osage 
Lee, Carl, Pvt 237 

Ottumwa 
Nelson, O. B., 1st Lt 293 

Panora 
Evans, C. H., Pvt 141 

Parley 
Kofmehl, W. H., 2nd Lt 228 

Swanger, I. V.. Cpl 382 

Plainfield 
Bushing, G. A.. Pvt 81 



Postville 
Brandt. A. F.. Cpl 68 

Redfield 
Ballard, W. D., Pvt 43 

Red Oak 

Casey, C. J., Capt 91 

Christopher, J. C. 1st Lt. . . . 97 

Lepley, J. B., Sgt 239 

Ross, L. D., Maj 341 

Rockwell City 
Doty, Merl, Cpl 128 

Shenandoah 
Pease, Liberty, Pvt 310 

Sioux City 

Anderson, F. E., Sgt 33 

Clapp, A. I., Sgt 98 

Shull, L. C, 2nd Lt 359 

Sioux Rapids 
Byam, O. P., 2nd Lt 82 

Soldier 
Nelson, Adolph, Pvt 293 

Spencer 
Peterson, Holger, Cpl 312 

Thurman 
Study, M. F., Pvt 380 

Wadena 
Walters, A. L., Sgt 405 

Wall Lake . 
Lange, C. M., Pvt 233 

Walnut 
Goetsch, J., Pvt 165 

Wancoma 
Kilcher, E. J., Pvt 223 

Waterloo 

Becker, F. H., 2nd Lt 60 

Chapman, C. W., 2nd Lt 95 

Sexton, F. L.. Pvt 354 

Smith. E. A.. Sgt 366 

Weber, Nicklous, Pvt 409 

Waukon 

Clarke, G. G.. 2nd Lt 99 

Kidder. H. P., 2nd Lt 223 

Webster City 
Clark, M. E., Sgt 98 

West Burlington 
Wischmeier, O. T., Pvt 423 

West Cedar Rapids 
Mobley, L. N., Sgt 281 

WilliaTns 
Wilkinson, Harold, Pvt 418 

Winterset 
Wintrode. J. H., Sgt 423 

Woodbine 
Boustead, G. R., Cpl 65 

Yarmouth 
Michaels, E. C, 1st Lt 277 



Abilene 
Ackers, D. E., 2nd Lt 28 

Ada 
Price. O. D., Pvt 321 

Agricola 
Cellar, C. M., Cpl 94 

Arkansas City 
S warts, Ralph E., Ist Lt 382 



KANSAS 

Atchison 
Strain, J. F., 1st Lt 379 

Athol 
Weeds, E. H., 1st Lt 409 

Atlanta 
Petersen, Solomon, Sgt 312 

Beloit 
Hubbard, W. W.. 1st Lt 200 

539 



Bigelow 
Drumm. C. M., 2nd Lt 131 

Bird City 
Noble, E. S., Cpl 296 

Burlingham 
Hopkins, G. A., Sgt 197 

Bushton 
Huebner, C. R., Lt. Col 201 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Canton 
Oldfield, W. A., 1st Sgt 301 

Cedarvale 

Dozer, O. V., Sgt 130 

Ramsey, E. E., Sgt 325 

Cheney 
Kessler, E. M., Cpl 223 

Clyde 
Chartier, P. D., Pvt 95 

Columbus 
McDaniel, L. B., Sgt 255 

Concordia 
Weaver, R. E., Ist Lt 408 

Crestline 
Everson, L. L., 1st Lt 142 

Dexter 
Ward, F. B.. Pvt 405 

Easton 
Kelsey, H. R., Sgt 221 

Eldorado 

Greene, Don, Pvt 169 

Sloan, W. E., Mech 364 

Smith, Thomas, Pvt 369 

Ellis 
Plettner, A. A., Capt 316 

Emporia 
Westergren, H. O., Pvt 413 

Eureka 
Cay wood, H. T., Sgt 93 

Fort Riley 
Kilbourne, C. E., Col 223 

Fort Scott 

Bly, Robert, 1st Lt 61 

Dugan, J. I., Pvt 133 

Ware, A. F., Sgt 406 

Fredonia 
Hudson, B. S., Capt 201 

Fulton 
Gump, N. L., Pvt 172 

Garland ■ 
Albright, F. C, Capt 30 

Gerard 
Valley, Isaac, Cpl 397 

Great Bend 
Heasisen, F. A., Sgt 189 

Hamilton 
Edwards, H. F., 2nd Lt 137 

Herington 
Malone, Clayton, Sgt 265 

Hill City 
Beeby, A. E., Cpl 51 

Hoxie 
Farber, Lloyd, Cpl 143 

Hutchinson 

Fenton, N. D., Cpl 144 

Guthrie, E. F., Sgt 173 

Hood, R. B., Capt 196 

Keyoyer, John, Pvt 222 



KANSAS — Continued 

Hutchinson — Continued 

Lemmon, F. L., Lt. Col 238 

Nichols, H. R., Sgt 295 

RaiBngton, C. S., Pvt 325 

White, L. D., 1st Sgt 414 

Junction City 
Myers, Irwin, Cpl 290 

Kansas City 

Coakley, J. L., Cpl 100 

Dick, H. J., 2nd Lt 123 

Jeffords, Paul, Cpl 209 

Mallon, G. H., Capt., 

(M. of H.) 22 

Quck, A. H., Cpl 323 

Petersen, Leonard, Pvt 312 

Richmond, Lloyd, Pvt 332 

Winters, Ray, Sgt 423 

Lawrence 
Birch, A. E., 2nd Lt 56 

Leavenworth 

Atkins, M. D., Capt 37 

West, R. J., Lt. Col 412 

Wahler, Richard, Pvt 401 

Lebo 
Evans, L. R., Pvt 142 

Little River 
Lanison, D. F., Pvt 233 

Lincoln 
Avery, C. D., 2nd Lt 38 

Logan 
McGee, Edward, Pvt 257 

Louisburg 
McCoy, C. T., Pvt 255 

McLoulh 
Miller, W. C, Cook 279 

Macksville 
Wilder, T. E., Cpl 417 

Manhattan 
Mudge, J. B., Jr., 1st Lt 288 

Marion 
Shahan, W. F., Cpl 354 

Minneapolis 
Ferguson, E. R., Cpl 144 

Moran 
Norton, E. C, Pvt 297 

Norton 
Shimmeall, R. M., Sgt 358 

Oberlin 
Benton, H. O., 2nd Lt 53 

Ottawa 

Heiken. Eilert, 1st Lt 186 

Jones, E. T., Sgt 214 

Oxford 
Champeny, A. S., 1st Lt 94 

Paola 
Witt, W. S., Sgt 424 

Perry 
Segraves, V. L., Sgt 352 



Pleasanton 
Hamilton, J. W., 1st Lt 176 

Quinten 
Tomanek, F. F., Pvt 392 

Rantoul 
Seymour, Q. R., Pvt 354 

Rosedale 
Kramps, C. O., Cpl 230 

Rossville 
Hook, F. R., 1st Lt 197 

Salina 

Ives, E. B., 1st Lt 206 

Robb, G. S., 1st Lt., 

(M. of H.) 23 

West, Hedford, Mech 412 

St. Francis 

Neitzel, A. R., Pvt 293 

Scoby, O. C, Sgt 351 

St. Marys 
McVey, J. E., Pvt 263 

Smith Center 
Daniels, F. L., Cpl 115 

Sterling 
Fleeson, H. T., 1st Lt 147 

Stillwell 
Kane, Alva, Pvt 217 

Thayer 
McKay, J. W., Cpl 259 

Tonganoxie 
Mails, M. W., Pvt 265 

Topeka 
Mclntyre, John, Sgt 259 

Traer 
Gardner, G. W., Sgt 157 

Troy 
Condit, G. W., Pvt 103 

Valencia 
Moyer, Ralph, Pvt 287 

Wakeeney 
Hancock, Glen, Sgt 177 

Wathena 
Ryan, William, Ist Lt 344 

Wellington 
Polley, J. R., Pvt 317 

Bleckley, E. R., 2nd Lt 59 

Cassidy, H. K., Capt 92 

Hopkins, Thomas, 2nd Lt 197 

Kness, K. F., Pvt 227 

Robins, E. W., Pvt 337 

Sharp, T. V., Pvt 355 

Tinsley, W. E., Pvt 392 

Worden, R. L., Wgr 426 

Williamstown 
May, O. P., 2nd Lt 273 

Winfield 
Armstrong, R. M., 1st Lt. . . . 36 
HaU, William A., Pvt 175 



Ashland 

Oliphant, D. A., Sgt 301 

Riggsby, Robert, Pvt 334 

Bond 
Burgin, C. G., Sgt 79 

Bowen 
Brewer, J. B., Sgt 70 

Bowling Chreen 
Strahn, V. H., Maj 379 

Bradsfordville 
Cox, E. L., Pvt 108 

Brownsville 
Sanders, Pleas, Sgt 346 

Buffalo 
Durham, James E., Sgt 135 

Calhoun 
Baughn, R. O., 1st Sgt 48 



KENTUCKY 

Catlettsburg 

Millis, J. M., 2nd Lt 279 

Prout, WilUam, Pvt 322 

Correll 
Davis, L. F., Sgt 117 

Dawson Springs 
Hicks, C. L., Sgt 190 

Drup Rock 
Clarkston, Samuel, Gun. Sgt.. 99 

Elkatawa 
Wyatt, Lindon, Cpl 427 

Falmouth 

Courtney, James, Sgt 107 

Schewer, H. G., Pvt 351 

Fort Thomas 
Cope, T. C, Maj 106 

Fordsville 
Mitchell, Clarence, Capt 280 



Fordsville — Continued 
Woodfill, Samuel, Lt., 

(M. of H.) 126 

Frankfort 
Evans, E. V., 2d Lt 142 

Franklin 
Bogan, H. S., Sgt 61 

Georgetown 
Hambrick, Gordon A., Sgt 176 

Glencoe 
GuUion, Otto, Sgt 172 

Golden Pond 
Berkley, George, Sgt . 54 

Hagerhill 
Rice, Malcolm, Capt 331 

Herone 
Witten, Clarence, Pvt 424 



540 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Hemdon 
Moorefield, Dick, 8gt 284 

Hickman 
Pursley, Earl, Pvt 323 

Hiichins 
Griffith, Walter, Pvt 170 

Hopkinsmlle 
Armistead, J. G., Cpl 36 

Horse Cave 
Blakeman, C. W., Sgt 58 

Hyden 
Sandlin, Willie, Sgt., 

(M. of H.) 24 

Jackson 
Davidson, L. C., Capt 116 

Kingston 
Lake, James, Pvt 232 

Latonia 
Morgan, J. W., Cpl 285 

Lee City 
Meeks, Corbett, Sgt 274 

Lexington 

Eads, Lee S., Capt 135 

Keller, Theodore, Sgt 220 

Load 
Osborn, Morton, Sgt 303 

Louisville 

Dabney, W. C, 1st Lt 114 

Fleitz, M. F., Pvt 148 

Melcher, E. J., Cpl 274 

Simpson, R. L., 2nd Lt 362 

Sullivan, J. M., Pvt 381 



KENTUCKY— Con^mwed 

Louisville — Continued 
Zax, H. E., Cpl 430 

Maloneton 

Burke, Campbell, Capt 79 

Burke, J. D., Sgt. Maj 79 

Morgan County 
Lemaster, Frank, Pvt 238 

Morganfield 
Richards, C. D., 2nd Lt 332 

Nepton 
Sapp, Ambers, Pvt 346 

Newport 
Brooks, Floyd A., Sgt 72 

Owensboro 
Stone, James E., Sgt 378 

Owenton 
Ford, F. M., Pvt 150 

Paris 

Howard, William, Pvt 199 

Hutchcraft, R. B., Capt 204 

Parksville 
Trower, Stallard, Sgt 394 

Parrott 
Shepherd, M. H., Capt 357 

Peoples 
Mullin, R. H., Sgt 288 

Peytonburg 
Williams, J. R., Pvt 419 

Pomeroyton 
Davis, Henry, Pvt 117 

Princeton 
Koon, C. R., Pvt 229 



Quintan 
East, James, Sgt 138 

Ready 
Simpson, J. S., Sgt 362 

Rosehill 
Lawson, F. M., Cpl 236 

Rush 
Stapleton, W. A., Cpl 374 

Smithfield 
Meeks, F. V., Pvt 274 

Soldier 
Evans, Plummer, Pvt 142 

Tallega 
Combs, Steve, Cpl 103 

Tarter 
Tarter, C. M., Sgt 384 

Taylorsville 
Awbrey, Clarence, Pvt 39 

Thomas 
McCoy, Pete, Pvt 255 

Tollesboro 
Adair, R. K., Pvt 28 

Valley View 
Howard, Henry, Sgt 199 

Vanceburg 

Gassoway, Thomas, Cpl 159 

Thacker, Edgar, Pvt 386 

Versailles 
Schoberth, R. A., 1st Lt 349 

Vincent 
Spivey, F. F., Sgt 373 

Vox 
Smith, Millard, Sgt 368 



Alexandria 
Webster, Tillman, Pvt 409 

Baton Rouge 
Moyse, Herman, 1st Lt 288 

Bogalusa 
Pine, Harry W., 2nd Lt 316 

Bunkie 
Cappell, Marvin, Capt 86 

Cheneyville 
Payne, W. J., Sgt 309 

Clarks 
Black, W. A., Pvt 57 

Dutchtown 
Landry, G. P., Sgt 233 



LOUISIANA 

Cutoff 
WilUams, Wilfrid, Pvt 4 

Farmerville 
Tubbs, B. T., Pvt 394 

Granville 
Hilges, John, Sgt 191 

Haynesville 
Sale, L. L., Pvt 345 

Leesville 
Allen, A. L., Cpl 31 

Levert 
Halphen, Dewey, Pvt 175 

Mitchell 

Lonaider, Jules, Pvt 246 

Strothers, Greene, Cpl 380 



New Orleans 

Adams, H. J., Sgt 28 

Behan, J. P., Pvt 51 

Blust, P. E., Pvt 60 

Legendre, J. H., 2nd Lt 238 

North Monroe 
Quinn, Henry, Pvt 324 

Point 
Owens, Dewey, Cpl 304 

White Castle 

Barbier, A. J., Pvt 43 

Whaley, W. P., Sgt 413 

Winnsboro 
Carroll, C. E., Cpl 89 



Athens 
Menges, B. H., Pvt 275 

Augusta 
Huff, C. R., Pvt 201 

A ugusta 
Leary, E. M., Col 236 

Bangor 
Southard, W. E., Maj 371 

Bath 
Sewall, Sumner, 1st Lt 354 

Bridgeton 
Cole, A. R., 2nd Lt 101 

Brunswick 
Parent, E. J., Pvt 306 

Bucksport 
Grindle, Ivor, Pvt 170 

Calais 
Phalen, E. F., Cpl 313 

Cardinery 
Inman, P. E., 2nd Lt 205 

Caribou 
Pendell, Elmer, Ist Lt 311 

Chisholm 

Dubie, Eugene, Pvt 131 

Dubord, E. F., Pvt 132 



MAINE 

Detroit 
Rand, G. E., 1st Lt 325 

Carver, P. M., 2nd Lt 91 

Dover 
Palmer, Lester, Pvt 305 

East Machias 
Moan, R. T., Mech 281 

Easton 
Knight, Henry, Pvt 227 

Enfield 
Braungardt, LaFayette, Pvt. . 68 

Fairfield 
Klick, A. W., Sgt 226 

Harrison 
Brackett, A. C, Sgt 66 

Houlton 

Ayotte, E. E., Pvt 39 

Barton, C. R., Sgt 46 

Intervale 
Tuttle, M. F., Pvt 396 

Kittery 
Hunter, D. A., 1st Sgt 203 

Lewiston 
Soucy, F. G., Pvt 371 

541 



Limestone 
Adams, Quincy, Cpl 29 

Lincoln 
Clark, R. P., 2nd Lt 98 

Lubec 

Ingalls, R. L. H., Sgt 205 

Stuart, A. J., Cpl 380 

Machias 
Grant, John, Ist Sgt 168 

Mars Hill 
Nightingale, H. A., Cpl 295 

Mexico 

McNeal, Edward, Pvt 262 

Paradis, Arthur, Pvt 306 

Monson 
Lindie, E. H., Pvt 243 

North Castine 
Westcott, A. P., Pvt 412 

North Vascalboro 
Thornhill, W. P., Cpl 390 

Oakfield 
O'Dell. E. H., Pvt 299 

Old Town 
Lait, H. A., Pvt 232 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Portland 

Hamel. A. R., Capt 176 

Hunton, O. E., Pvt 203 

Rockland 
Riggio, Stephen, Pvt 334 

South Gorham 
Smith, R. H. G., Ist Lt 368 



MAINE — Continued 

South Portland 
Wight, H. M., Pvt 417 

VanBuren 
Dumais, Candide, Cpl 133 

Waterboro 
RamsdeU, Ralph, Cpl 325 

Waterville 
Gary, Eddie, Gpl 91 



Westhrook 
Brooks, E. P., 1st Lt 72 

West Pembroke 
Abernathy, T. J., 2nd Lt 27 

Winterport 
Littlefield, F. G., Gpl 245 



Annapoli» 

Loyd, L. H., Pvt 247 

Starlings, P. N., Gapt 374 

Baltimore 

Abrams, R. W., Pvt 27 

Banahan, R. F., Sgt 43 

Bauernfeind, J. R., Pvt 48 

Boyle, J. B., 1st Lt 66 

Brown, G. L., Sgt 74 

Byrne, J. J., Pvt 83 

Gox, L. B., 1st Lt 108 

DeBerardinis, Pietro, Pvt 118 

Emory, G. H. H., Maj 139 

Forrest, H. E., Sgt 151 

Fuller, A. M., Sgt 154 

Hatch, G. T., 2nd Lt 183 

Holloway, H. L., Sgt 195 

Hoppe, J. E., Sgt 197 

Houston, S. H., Maj 199 

Hunter, R. L , Sgt 203 

Johnston, M. G., Clergyman, 

Y. M. G. A 213 

Kaulsky, Frank, Pvt 218 

Keating, J. J., Gapt 219 

Kogler, J. M., Pvt 228 

Kozloski, John, Pvt 229 

Landstreet, R. S., 1st Lt 233 

Madsen, H. E., Sgt 264 

Mannion, J. F., Sgt 267 

Mattfeldt, G. O., 1st Lt 272 

Merrick, R. G., 1st Lt 275 

Murphy, W. M., Pvt 290 

Pincoflfa, Maurice, Gapt 316 

Rafalsky, N., Sgt 324 

Redwood, G. B., 1st Lt 327 

RUey, Raymond, Pvt 334 

Rosenfield, Merrill, Ist Lt 340 



MARYLAND 

Baltimore — Continued 

Smith, P. F., Pvt 368 

Spafford, J. H., 1st Lt 371 

Stewart, W. G., Pvt 377 

Streb, T. F., Pvt 380 

Tennyson, J. E., Gpl 386 

Tracy, J. F., Sgt 393 

Walsh, R. J., Gpl 404 

Bel Air 
Webb, H. L., 1st Lt 409 

Bloomington 
Kline, Orval, 2nd Lt 227 

Cambridge 

Barber, H. A., 1st Lt 43 

Horseman, Garl, Sgt 198 

Miller, J. R., Pvt 278 

Smith, H. D., Gpl 366 

Cum.berland 
Ruhl, G. E., Pvt 342 

Dawson 
Glark, H. G., Sgt 98 

Easton 

Ayers, John, Gpl 39 

Bateman, H. E., 1st Lt 47 

Tilgham, G. H., Gapt 391 

Elkton 
Ferry, Bradford, Pvt 145 

Fairfield 
Youngbar, Andy, Pvt 430 

Federalsburg 
Noble, A. H., 1st Lt 296 

Forest Glen 
Thompson, G. R., 1st Lt 389 

Frederick 
Dunsing, G. L. A., Gpl 135 

Frostburg 
Bevan, Stanley, Sgt 55 



Germantown 
Walters, John, Pvt 405 

Govans 
McGainey, H. P., Sgt 257 

Hagerstown 

Biser, J. L., Pvt 57 

Brown, J. D., Sgt 75 

McKibbin, J. M., Gapt 260 

Smith, R. G., Mech 368 

Halethorpe 
Hulbert. H. L., Mr. G 202 

Howardsville 
GulUson, J. E., Lt. Gol 112 

Kensington 
Saxon, J. W., Sgt 347 

Laurel 
Schooley, H. T., Gpl 349 

Mt. Washington 
WilUamson, P. H., 1st Lt. . . .420 

Perryman 
Michael, W. H., Lt. Gom 276 

Port Deposit 

Rice, W. M., Gpl 331 

Simmers, Leroy, Pvt 361 

Princess Anne 
Renshaw, Leonard, Gpl 330 

Principio Furnace 
McGuirk, Harry, Gpl 258 

Salisbury 

Butler, William, Sgt 82 

White, E. R., Sgt 414 

Swanton 
Wilt, P. W., Pvt 422 

Thurmont 
Hitchens, E. W., Sgt 193 

Wingate 
Insley, H. B., Pvt 205 



Abington 
McPherson, Henry, Gpl 262 

Adams 
Bard, F. G., Sgt 44 

Agawam 
Buckley, H. R., 1st Lt 77 

Allston 
Lutz, J. D., Gpl 249 

Amesbury 
Proctor, H. F., Pvt 322 

Amherst 
Parke, L. S., Pvt 306 

Andover 
Garter, T. E., 2nd Lt 90 

Arlington 

Harwood, F. M., Pvt 182 

Robart, R. W., 2nd Lt 335 

Attleboro 

Lyons, W. F., Pvt 250 

Olsen, Harold, Gpl 301 

Auburndale 
Edmunds, Edward, Jr., Gapt.. 137 

Avon 
Whiting, G. W., Pvt 415 

Belmont 

Grimes, E. B., 2nd Lt 170 

Payne, G. G., Ist Lt 309 



MASSACHUSETTS 

Bedford 
Saurman, H. S., Pvt 347 

Beverly 

Gillis, A. J., Gpl 163 

Upton, T. A., Gpl 396 

Boston 

Ames. Oliver, Jr., 2nd Lt 33 

Angier, A. E., 1st Lt 35 

Austin, F. R., 1st Lt 38 

Blanchard, Harold, Maj 59 

Brickley, D. J., 1st Lt 70 

Garter, E. A., 2nd Lt 90 

GooUdge, Hamilton, Gapt. . . . 105 

Courtney, Gerald, 2nd Lt 107 

Craven, W. J., Pvt 109 

Crawford, GUfiford, Pvt 109 

Cropeau, L. J., Pvt Ill 

Dexter, A. L., 1st Lt 122 

Dilboy, George, Pvt., 

(M. of H.) 18 

Docx, F. J., Gpl 125 

Dunne, J. T., Cpl 134 

Goltra, J. v., 1st Lt 165 

Harwood, R. W., 2nd Lt 182 

Howe, G. P., 1st Lt 200 

Jager, Holger, Cpl 207 

Kenney, G. G., 1st Lt 222 

542 



Boston — Continued 

Kjellberg, John, 2nd Lt 226 

Lane, E. L., Pvt 233 

Leonard, M. G., Ist Lt 239 

McCormack, A. L., 2nd Lt. . .254 

Marino, Charles, Pvt 268 

Mayne, John, Pvt 273 

Medeiros, F. L., Sgt 274 

Miller, Charles, Pvt 278 

Patton, G. S., Gol 308 

Perkins, Michael, Pvt., 

(M. of H.) 23 

Putnam, D. E., 1st Lt 323 

Raymond, R. F., 1st Lt 327 

Ryan, T. A., Pvt 344 

Scionti, Louis, Sgt 351 

Wilson, Harvey, 2nd Lt 421 

Wood, A. P., 2nd Lt 424 

Brighton 

Fogg, P. D., 1st Lt 149 

Spinney, G. J., Gpl 373 

Brockton 

Bradford, J. W., Sgt 67 

Buchanan, M. G., 2nd Lt. . . . 77 

Burgh, D. T., Chap 79 

Canavan, Patrick, Pvt 86 

Davis, W. R., Pvt 118 



Geographical Index — Continued 



MASSACHUSETTS— Conhnued 



Brookline 

Beard, Cornelius, Capt 49 

Beaton, Stanley, Sgt 49 

Cole, E. B., Maj 101 

Furness, Thomas, Lt 155 

James, Benjamin, Sgt 207 

McGrath, H. J., 2nd Lt 258 

Ricker, M. W., 1st Lt 333 

Wright, C. E., 1st Lt 426 

Cambridge 

Dearing, V. A., 2nd Lt 118 

Gannon, J. J., Pvt 157 

Hoyt, R. A., Cpl 200 

Knowles, James, Jr., 1st Lt. . .227 

McDowell, E. E., 2nd Lt 256 

Merrimon, Clifton, Cpl 275 

Nash, A. C, Pvt 292 

Nickles, E. E., Sgt 295 

Sweet, Walter, 2nd Lt 383 

Thomson, J. C, Pvt 390 

Wallis, J. E., Jr., Capt 403 

Wesselhoeft, Conrad, Capt. . .412 

Wheat, H. R., Capt 413 

Wheeler, A. E., Sgt 413 

Campello 
Windsor, M. R., Cpl 422 

Careyville 
Dion, A. J., 1st Sgt 125 

C harlestown 

DeCota, Joseph, Sgt 119 

Longfield, S. F., Cpl 246 

Chelsea 

Silverman, Hyman, Cpl 361 

Whitehead, Frank, Capt 415 

Yabovitz, Benjamin, Pvt 428 

Cherry Valley 
Mongeau, H. J., Cpl 282 

Concord 

Beane, J. D., 1st Lt 49 

Coolidge, Edmund, Pvt 105 

Johnson, C. B., Jr., Sgt 211 

Concord Junction 
Elmes, C. H., 2nd Lt 139 

Dorchester 

Bush, H. L., 1st Sgt 81 

Farrant, O. C, Sgt 143 

Griswold, C. J., Pvt 171 

Higgins, Westra, Sgt 190 

Kearns, T. W., 1st Lt 219 

Lanergan, J. F.. Pvt 233 

Lee, C. F., Maj 237 

O'Connor, Daniel, Sgt 299 

O'Neill, F. P.. 2nd Lt 302 

Turners, W. B., Ist Lt. 

(M. of H.) 25 

East Boston 

McArdle, A. H., Pvt 252 

Rooney, P. N. A., 1st Lt 339 

Sims, W. L., Pvt 363 

Sinatra, Marion, Pvt 363 

Turrill, J. S., Lt. Col 396 

Easthampton 

Munroe, George, Pvt 288 

Page, A. W., Pvt .304 

East Jordan 
Goodman, Lionel, Pvt 166 

East Pepperell 
Healey, Jeremiah, Sgt 185 

East Saugus 
Mazzoni, Louis, Pvt 273 

Everett 

Lund, C. S., Pvt 248 

Wehner, J. F., 1st Lt 410 

Fall River 

Callard, Arthur, Pvt 84 

Clermont, J. R., Pvt 99 

Crompton, W. H., Sgt HI 

Desrechers, Rodolphe, Pvt. . . 122 

Garside, H. P., Pvt 158 

Griffin, M. G., Ist Lt 170 



Fall River — Continued 

McCoy, James, Capt 225 

Thornley, J. R., Cpl 390 

Fitchburg 

Bresnahan, T. F., 1st Lt 70 

Boucher, Adelarde, Pvt 64 

Howe, M. W., Capt 200 

McGuirl, Bernard, Cpl 258 

Murphy, E. F., Cpl 289 

Sturtevant, W. H., Cpl 380 

FlOT€7lC6 

Mansfield, J. R., Sgt 267 

Forestdale 
Dooley, J. J., Sgt 128 

Forest Hill 
Walsh, J. G., Pvt 404 

Framingham Center 

Brooks, A. R., 2nd Lt 72 

Carlson, G. H., Sgt 87 

Murray, Robinson, Capt 290 

Stenson, C. H., Pvt 375 

Franklin 
Bassett, W. S., Cpl 46 

Gardner 
LeClair, Arthur, Cpl 236 

Gloucester 
Wass, L. S., Capt 407 

Greenfield 
Jacques, L. P. T., Sgt 207 

Hall 
Ross, D. R., Pvt 340 

Haverhill 

Blanchard, W. H., Cpl 59 

Hayes, Joseph, 2nd Lt 184 

Sprague, Chandler, 1st Lt. . . .373 

Haydenville 
Purrington, A. C, 2nd Lt 323 

Holbrook 
McNeece, J. H., Pvt 262 

Holyoke 

Brosnahan, D. T., Pvt 73 

Hussey, John, Sgt 204 

Hyde Park 

Nourse, W. H., Sgt 298 

Winchenbaugh, Wolcott, Cpl.. 422 

Ipswich 
Trimble, D. N., Sgt 394 

Jamaica Plains 

Madden, David, Sgt 264 

O'Connell, Michael, Cpl 299 

Laurel 
Stainton, M. E., 2nd Lt 374 

Lawrence 

Alekno, Frank, Pvt 31 

Casey, J. M., Sgt 92 

Custeau, Odilon, Cpl 114 

Thibodeau, J. A., Mech 387 

Leominster 
Kirkpatrick, Clifford, Pvt .... 226 
Lawless, E. K., Rgt. Sgt. Maj . 235 
Parker, D. M., Cpl 306 

Lowell 

Cahill, W. J., Pvt 84 

Genest, P. P., Mech 160 

Lavoie, L. J., Cpl 235 

MacBrayne, W. C, 1st Lt 250 

McNerney, E. J., Sgt 262 

MoUoy, J. A., Lt 281 

Lynn 

Barrows, A. E., Pvt 45 

Devlin, B. J., Pvt 122 

Hardy, H. A., Pvt 179 

Ryans, Robert, Sgt 344 

Stone, E. A., 2nd Lt 378 

Lyonsville 
McGuire, E. R., Sgt 258 

Maiden 

Breslin, J. E., 2nd Lt 70 

Dublinsky, Morris, Pvt 131 

Harris, W. L., Cpl 181 

543 



Maiden — Continued 

Hurley, F. E., Cpl 204 

Jardine, D. F., 1st Sgt 208 

Kelley, A. J., Cpl 220 

Madore, J. J., Pvt 264 

Rounds, H. E., Pvt 341 

Manchester 
Mclntyre, Donald, 2nd Lt. . .259 
Mitchell, John, Capt 280 

Mansfield 
Howe, H. R., 1st Lt 200 

Marlboro 
Laviolette, H. J., Pvt 235 

Medford 

Fahey, J. H.. Sgt 142 

Hellmann, C. F., Pvt 186 

Melrose 

Baker, D. B., 1st Lt 41 

Goodridge, G. L., Capt 166 

Mendon 
Darling, H. C, 2nd Lt 115 

Metheum 
Blythe, W. J.„ 1st Lt 61 

Midway 
Neelon, R. V., 1st Sgt 292 

Millbury 
Blanchette, E. W., Cpl 59 

Milton 
Joe, C. B., Sgt 210 

Murphy, J. D., Lt. Col 289 

Needham. 

Brownville, C. G., Pvt 76 

Cohen, Abraham, Pvt 101 

Johns, S. H., Pvt 211 

New Bedford 

Dollard, W. B., Pvt 126 

Pedro, J. C, Pvt 310 

Ramsey, Henry, 1st Sgt 325 

Vieira, Henry, Pvt 400 

Viera, J. N., Pvt 400 

Waskiewic, Joseph, Pvt 407 

N ewburyport 

Conway, James, Pvt 104 

Dulevitz, F. C, Pvt 133 

Newton 

Boughan, J. F., Pvt 64 

Manning, J. R., Pvt 266 

Newton Center 

Robinson, F. N., Sgt 337 

Siebert, E. T., Cpl 360 

Webster, H. B., Maj 409 

North Adams 

Belanger, E. A., Pvt 51 

Blair, J. E., Pvt 58 

Mclntyre, J. B., 1st Lt 259 

Witherell, W. R., 1st Lt 423 

Northampton 

Lane, L. M., Pvt 233 

Lee, A. P., Pvt 237 

North Andover 
Patrick, W. E., Chap 308 

North Oxford 
Lagassey, Napoleon, Pvt 232 

Norton 
Healy, H. A., 2nd Lt 185 

Peabody 
Doyle, J. J., Cpl 130 

Pittsfield 

Reynolds, J., Pvt 331 

Whittlesey, C. W., Lt. Col., 

(M. of H.) 25 

Plymouth 

Holtz, Adolph, Pvt 196 

St. George, Emery, 1st Lt. . . .345 
Shoman, Maurice, Pvt 359 

Portsmouth 
Plummer, C. W., 2nd Lt 317 

Quincy 
Leavell, J. H., Capt 236 



Geographical Index — Continued 



MASSACHUSETT&— Continued 



Revere 

Achenback, Max, Pvt 27 

Brown, J. E., Cpl 74 

Haynes, William. Cpl 184 

McNulty, John, Sgt 262 

Rockland 

Gushing, F. R, Sgt 114 

Dunn, J. H., Capt 134 

Roslindale 
Linton, F. M., lat Lt 244 

Rowley 
Torrey, N. L., Pvt 392 

Roxbury 

Brown W. J., Cpl 76 

Craven, F. P., Pvt 109 

Korman, F. A., Pvt 229 

Macaulev, M. A., Pvt 263 

Rockford, Patrick, Pvt 337 

Rudyard 
Jarvi, E. I., Mech 208 

Saginaw 

Clay, Fred, Cpl 99 

VanAllen, C. R., Pvt 397 

Zimmer, John, Pvt 431 

Salem 
Davis, C. A., Maj 116 

Somerville 

Barrett, H. W., 2nd Lt 45 

Foss, S. C, Pvt 151 

Giroux, E. A., 1st Lt 164 

Kimball, R E., Pvt 224 

Rutherford, Pvt 344 

Springfield 

Barrows, C. E., Pvt 45 

Bolack, W. F., Mech 62 

Dodge, C. M., 2nd Lt 126 

Elliot, C. R., Lt. Col 138 

Fitzgerald, H. P., Pvt 147 

GraveUne, F. C, Sgt 168 

McCann, W. J., Pvt 253 

McCoUum, Joseph, Wgr 254 

Marquette, L. F., Cpl 269 

Norton, J. H., Capt 297 

Offinger, E. C, Capt 300 

Perkins, B. R., Pvt 311 

Rideout, P. A., 1st Lt 333 

Tolken, J. W., 2nd Lt 392 

Algonac 
Morrow, W. M., Col 286 

Allegan 
Thrall, Harry, Pvt 390 

Alpena 

Stevens, Levi, 1st Lt 376 

Weine, W. F., 1st Lt 410 

Alto 
Kryzykwa, A. S., Pvt 231 

Ann Harbor 
Whitney, R. L., Pvt 416 

Atlanta 
Stein. F. C, Cpl 375 

Atlantic Mine 
Heikinen. John, Pvt 186 

Axin 
Morgan. H. E.. Pvt 285 

Bad Axe 
Hendershot. Ford, Cpl 187 

Baltic 
DeCaire. George, Bglr 119 

Bangor 
Shipman, S. V., Pvt 358 

Battle Creek 
O'Connell, A. L., Pvt 299 

Bay City 

Kiah, M. J., Cpl 223 

McMorria, W. R., Capt 261 

Mansfield, T. B., Cpl 267 

St. James, Leonard, Pvt 345 

Schultz, F. M., Cpl 350 



Springfield — Continued 
Watkins, G. F., 2nd Lt 408 

South Boston 

Batten, H. A., Cpl 47 

Fowler, E. C, 1st Lt 152 

Grady, J. J., Pvt 167 

Hines. P. H., 1st Lt 192 

McDonough, J. F.. Cpl 256 

Perkins, M. J., Pvt., 

(M. of H.) 23 

Roach, J. J., 1st Lt 335 

South Lancaster 
Tread way, W. W., 2nd Lt 393 

Stoneham 
Stone, O. L., Cpl 378 

Stoughton 
Maragha, Batista, Pvt 267 

Swampscott 
Warner, D. D., 1st Lt 406 

Taunton 
Conaty, C. C, Chap 103 

Topsfield 
Lake, C. W., Cpl 232 

Wakefield 

DuBois, V. A., Cpl 132 

Richardson, C. E.. Pvt 332 

Waltham 

Cain. Charles, Cpl 84 

Clasby, D. J., Pvt 99 

Courtney, J. J., Sgt 107 

Furbush, G. W., Jr., 1st Lt. . . 155 

Hansen, A. A. Capt 178 

Hedlund, Fritz, Pvt 185 

McGowan. J., Sgt 258 

Nimmo. W. T., Sgt 295 

Ware 
West, Henry, Sgt 412 

Ward Hill 
Heckman, J. H., Ist Lt 185 

Watertown 
Carrole, Ahck, Pvt 88 

Webster 

Guenther, C. L., Pvt 172 

Parent, J. C, Pvt 306 

Rindeau, A. J., Gun. Sgt 334 

Wellesley 
Alexander. A. H.. 1st Lt 31 

MICHIGAN 

Benton Harbor 

Schairer, J. B., Pvt 348 

Rundquiat, O. A., Sgt 343 

Sack, William. 1st Sgt 345 

Blissfield 
Rogers. V. E.. 2nd Lt 339 

Bridgman 
Christenson. W. T.. Sgt 97 

Cadillac 
Paulson, Arthur, Sgt 309 

Caledonia 
Cook, R. R., Sgt 105 

Calumet 

Chayle, J. A.. Pvt 95 

Jackson, James. Sgt 207 

Lisa. J. R.. 1st Lt 244 

Strucel. Peter, Sgt 380 

Wilson, Merritt, 1st Lt 421 

Carland 
Devereaux, H. J., Pvt 122 

Cedar Springs 
Hill, Glen, Pvt 191 

Clarklake 
Blossom, Lynn, Pvt 60 

Corunna 
Vibbert, E. T.. Pvt 399 

Detroit 

Andre, C. H., 1st Lt 34 

Bouchard, J. A., Sgt 64 

Brennan, E. W., Cpl 69 

Callewaert, Alberis, Pvt 85 

544 



Westboro 
Stowell, E. B., Cpl 379 

West Brookfield 
Warfield, A. H., Sgt 406 

Westfield 

Minelga, Frank, Pvt 279 

Taylor, L. H., Pvt 384 

Westford 
Binknell, L. A., Sgt 56 

West Lynn 
Casey, John, Sgt 91 

West Roxbury 
Toy, C. S., Pvt 393 

West Somerville 
MacEIIigott, G. H., 1st Lt. . .250 
Martell, J. G., 1st Lt 270 

West Springfield 
Meffin, J. D., Cpl 274 

Williamsburg 
Maslosky, John, Pvt 271 

Williamstown Station 

Gagnier, Charles, Pvt 156 

Gaynier, C. E., Pvt 160 

Winchester 

Huntley, J. R., Pvt 203 

Kinsley, W. E., 2nd Lt 225 

Winston Salem 
Jordan, J. O., Pvt 216 

Winthrop 

Griffin, H. Q., 2nd Lt 170 

Lyng, A. E., Gun. Sgt 249 

Woburn 
Campbell, G. A., Capt 85 

Worcester 

Eaton, S. S., Capt 136 

Foley, T. F., Capt 149 

Jones, G. W.. 1st Lt 214 

Makas, S. N.. Pvt 265 

Mellen, C. E., Pvt 274 

Mazurkevczk, Stanley, Pvt. . .273 

PoUinger, Frank, Pvt 317 

Roy, J. W., Bglr 342 

St. George, Raymond, Pvt. . .345 

Sanderson, E. H., Cpl 346 

Signor, H. L., Pvt 360 

Smith, W. L., 1st Lt 369 

Zambrycyski, Alexander, Pvt . 430 



Detroit — Continued 

Cathcart, J. O., Maj 93 

Cavenaugh, H. L., Col 93 

Cone, Ben, Cpl 103 

Connette, Fred, Pvt 104 

Cross, H. A., Cpl Ill 

Curnow. E. M., Cpl 113 

Dolce, L. C, Cpl 126 

Foley, Harry, Pvt 149 

Follis, Charles, Capt 149 

Furlong, H. A., 1st Lt., 

(M. of H.) 19, 155 

Gariepy, T. T., Cpl 158 

Genicke, Raymond. Pvt 160 

Hawks, Emery, Sgt 184 

Hechtl, A. L., Sgt 185 

Hix, J. C, Pvt 193 

Kaminski, Mike, Pvt 217 

Kerr, A. A., Pvt 222 

Ivilroy, L. B., Pvt 224 

Labuhn, E. C, 2nd Lt 231 

Lidwell, Edward, Pvt 242 

Luzenski, Wilham, Sgt 249 

MacDougall, A. J., Capt 250 

Mack, Wilham, Capt 264 

Manton, W. W., Capt 267 

Miller, Bryan, Pvt 278 

Morehead, Herbert, Sgt 284 

Murphy, J. H., 1st Lt 289 

Plauman, Herman, Pvt 316 

Postmoy, Alexander, Cpl 319 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Detroit — Continued 

Snowden, Samuel, Sgt 369 

Todd, Harold, Gun. Sgt 392 

Voorhees, G. C., Pvt 401 

Weichmann, W. H., Cpl 410 

Wilson, H. P., Pvt 421 

Zech, C. H., Pvt 430 

Dowagiac 
Porter, K. L., 2nd Lt 318 

Elkton 
Rice, E. v., Pvt 331 

Ellsworth 
Chellis, W. L., Sgt 96 

Escanaba 
Holzgrebe, William, Pvt 196 

Evart 
Shore, Laurel, Cpl 359 

Flint 

Allen, G. P., 1st Lt 32 

Blackinton, G. W., Lt. Col. . . 58 

Brittain, W. S., 2nd Lt 71 

Burleigh, Nelson, Pvt 80 

Campbell, M. H., Band Sgt. . . 86 

Henry, Raymond, Cpl 188 

MacFarling, George, Pvt 251 

Schultheis, B. A., Pvt 350 

Wilson, G. M., Maj 421 

Franklin Mine, Houghton County 
Helikson, Frank, Pvt 186 

Fountain 
Hulett, Forrest, Pvt 202 

Fruitport 
Zavitz, A. M., Sgt 430 

Goetzville 
Postula, J. I., Sgt 319 

Gould City 
Belongea, W. A., Cpl 52 

Grand Rapids 

Cunningham, C. E., Sgt 113 

Ferguson, Dougald, Sgt 144 

Kromer, C. C, Cpl 230 

Kuzie, H. E., Cpl 231 

McNaughton, H. D., Capt. . .262 

Marek, F. S., Cpl 268 

Rassmussen, Carl, Pvt 326 

Salik, Alexander. Sgt 345 

Smith, Nicholas, Sgt 368 

Steede, W. J., Pvt 374 

Van't Hof, Bernard, 1st Lt. . .398 
Zeldam, J. J., Pvt 431 

Grandville 
Wescott, I. I., Sgt 412 

Harbor Springs 
Cornell, Elmo, Cpl 106 

Hart 
Williams, P. J., Jr., Pvt 419 

Highland Park 

Hurst, W. E., Pvt 204 

Waite, H. E., Pvt 401 

Holland 
Diekema, W. A., 1st Lt 123 

Houghton 

MacNair, H. W., Pvt 251 

Powers, J. B., Sgt 320 

Ishpeming 
Vercoe, Stanley, Pvt 399 



MICHIGAN— Confinwed 

Kalamazoo 

Seattle, N. B., Pvt 49 

Crum, L. J., 1st Lt 112 

Dawson, H. A., Sgt 118 

Kain, R. R., Sgt 217 

Morrison, L. N., Pvt 286 

Slate, Ralph, Capt 364 

Thompson, Orrie, Sgt 389 

Wilson, J. M., 2nd Lt 421 

Kent City 
Raymond, F. K., Cpl 327 

Kinde 

Bell, Blake, Pvt 52 

Doudna, J. F., 1st Lt 128 

Lansing 

Connelly, M. F., Pvt 104 

Fuller, L. L., Pvt 155 

Prescott, F. W., Cpl 321 

Prescott, L. O., Pvt 321 

Lenwood 
Heritier, Arthur, Pvt 188 

Lowell 
Banks, Carl, Sgt 43 

McMilla7i 
Mark, R. C, Pvt 268 

Manistique 

Anderson, R. C, Pvt 34 

Isaacs, Joseph, Pvt 206 

Rediker, P. W., Cpl 327 

Manistee 

King, H. J., Lt 224 

Madden, J. A., Pvt 264 

Mayville 
Ihrke, L. J., Pvt 205 

Mecosta 
Mansfield, Harry, Sgt 267 

Menominee 

Chandler, Isaac, Cpl 95 

Teichler, John, Sgt 385 

Merrill 
Fleming, T. W., Cpl 148 

Milan 
WiUmot, W. H., Gun. Sgt 420 

Millbrook 
Young, C. C, Sgt 429 

Millington 
Olds, Arthur, Sgt 301 

Monroe 
Payson, C. F., Sgt 309 

Moran 
Michalka, Cpl 277 

Mt. Clemens 

Bonday, Robert, Pvt 63 

OUrich, H. J., Pvt 301 

Munising 
Bleau, H. J., Sgt 59 

Muskegon 

Edsall, W. A., Pvt 137 

Liniger, WilUam, Sgt 244 

Newaygo 
Anthony, Clem, Pvt 35 

New Buffalo 
Schultz, G. F., Pvt 350 

Newport 
Masson, J. W., Pvt 271 

Oakley 
Helmore, J. F., Pvt 187 



Ontonagon 
Petitt, C. E., 2nd Lt 313 

Pawpaw 
Miller, H. W., Sgt 278 

Port Huron 

Hammond, C. A., 1st Lt 177 

Thompson, W. D., Capt 390 

Quincy 
Shirley, W. L., 1st Lt 358 

Rapid City 
Johnson, C. A., Pvt 211 

Ridgeway 
Underwood, D. H., Pvt 396 

Rockford 

Bush, Alden, Cpl 81 

Lamb, J. E., Sgt 232 

Rogers City 
Kuhlman, A. H., Pvt 231 

Rose City 
Craft, U. v., Pvt 109 

Rudyard 
Berkompas, OUus, Bglr 54 

Rushtown 
Wallenmaier, Herman, Pvt. . .403 

Saginaw 
Andrykowski, Victor, Pvt. ... 34 

Crabbe, G. S., Capt 108 

Emerson, H. B., Cpl 139 

McCormick, C. T., Sgt 255 

McDonald, James, Sgt 256 

Munroe, W. A., Sgt 289 

PhiUips, Dewey, Pvt 314 

Saranac, Ionia County 

Kline, R. J., Sgt 227 

Swan, T. E., Chap 382 

Sault St. Marie 

Murphy, J. A., Sgt 289 

Somers, R. V., Sgt 370 

Young, G. L., Sgt 429 

Shelldrake 
Seeler, Wilfred, Pvt 353 

South Haven 
Dressell, E. C, Pvt 131 

Sterling 
Collins, I. Q., Pvt 102 

Sumner 
Spencer, G. A., 1st Sgt 372 

Traverse City 

Fowle, J. G., Sgt 152 

HolUday, H. A., 1st Lt 195 

Trenton 
Johnson, Wilbur, Pvt 213 

Turin 
Austin, Edwin, Pvt 38 

Urbana 
Wascher, H. A., 2nd Lt 407 

Wannaska 
Stevens, Matt., Cpl 377 

Way land 
Heydenberk, Dick, Pvt 189 

Whitehall 
Depue, D. T., Pvt 121 

Winter 
Finley, A. J., Cpl 146 

Zeeland 
Ooseterbann, Dick, Pvt 302 



Adrio,n 
Lindgren, E. E., 2nd Lt 243 

Albert Lee 

Marveson, P. O., Sgt 291 

Nelson, G. A., Pvt 293 

Anoka 
Cutter, E. B., 1st Lt 114 

Pederson, W. J., Pvt 310 



MINNESOTA 

Black Duck 
Timblin, Archie, Pvt 391 

Brainerd 
Brown, W. B., Pvt 75 

Brown Valley 
Flannery, H. E., Sgt 147 

Buffalo 
Hill, Robert, Cpl 191 

545 



Chatfield 
Ferguson, L. L., Sgt 145 

Clearbrook 
Johnson, M. B., Cpl 212 

Climax 
Verbeke, Remi, Pvt 399 

Cohasset 
Camill, H. E., Pvt 85 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Dayton 
CoUette. Joe, Pvt 102 

Duluth 
Lageaise, Stanley, Jr., Cpl. . . .232 

Eagle Bend 
Clementson, H. B., Pvt 99 

Etter 
Aselton, E. K., Pvt 37 

Fergus Falls 
Brekke, Olaf , Pvt 69 

Glenwood 
Christensen, L. C, Pvt 97 

Eveleth 
McAdams, H. R., Capt 252 

Gary 
Gjerstead, Gustav, Pvt 164 

Fosston 
Myhrune, Melvin, Pvt 291 

Grove City 
Swanson, Carl, Pvt 382 

Highwood 
Howard, Charles. Pvt 199 

Hill City 
Kobernat, J. F., Pvt 227 

Holding Ford 
Heinz, Nick, Pvt 186 

International Falls 
Barry, H. E., Pvt 46 

Lake Benton 
Nelson, Julius, Cpl 295 

Libby 
Thompson, Simon, Pvt 389 

Little Falls 
Kay, I. S., Pvt 218 

Luverne 
Hassler, R. P., Sgt 183 

Madison 

Arkman, Frank, Pvt 35 

GammeU, W. S., Sgt. Ist CI. . . 157 



MINNESOTA— Con^wued 

Mankato 
Wise, C. W., Capt 423 

McGregor 
Montee, J. A., 2nd Lt 282 

Mcintosh 
Wold, Nels, Pvt. (M. of H.) . . 26 

Minneapolis 

Bourdon, W. R., Capt 64 

Butterfield, Clark, Sgt 82 

Crowe, F. A., Pvt Ill 

Cuksia, Louis, 1st Lt. 

(M. of H.) IS 

Donahue, W. H., Lt. Col 127 

Fischer, R. M., Cpl 147 

Getchell, C. H., Sgt 161 

Helmick, D. S., Capt 187 

Johnson, H. G., Sgt 211 

Jones. A. W., Cpl 214 

Jordan, R. O., Pvt 216 

Leach, G. E., Col 236 

Marshall, R. G., Capt 270 

NeibUng, H. P., 1st Lt 292 

Raykman, Roy, Sgt 326 

Reid, G. B., Cpl 329 

Rosenwald, J. P., 1st Lt 340 

Sherman, S. G., Sgt 357 

Silverthorn, M. H., 2nd Lt. . .361 

Wenell, C. O., Pvt 411 

Winton, David, 2nd Lt 423 

Moorhead 
Sharp, J. H., 2nd Lt 355 

Red Lake 
LaJennessee, J. P., Sgt 232 

Red Wing 
Youngdahl, O. E., Capt 430 

Richwood 
Vizenor, L. A., Pvt 400 

St. Louis Park 
Baston, A. P., 1st Lt 47 



St. Paul 

Backus, D. H., Ist Lt 40 

Blomberg, H. S., 1st Lt 60 

Burton, M. G., Sgt 81 

Christiansen, H. P., 1st Sgt. . . 97 

Clark, G. H., Cpl 98 

Geer, P. S., Cpl 160 

Johnston, S. M., 2nd Lt 212 

Kach, A. H., Cpl 217 

Klanska, Frederick, Pvt 226 

McCauley, P. J., Capt 253 

McKenna, Patrick, Cpl 260 

Macarovsky, Herman, Sgt 263 

Morgan, George, Pvt 285 

Murname, S. T., Pvt 289 

Phillips, O. v., Sgt 314 

Topic, F. J., Pvt 392 

Warthem, B. F., Mech 407 

Sandstone 
Rypkema, Hannes, Sgt 344 

Sauk Rapids 
Inman, L. W., Sgt 205 

Sherburn 
Schroedel, J. C, Pvt 349 

Stacy 
Peterson, A. C, Pvt 312 

Staples 
Robinson, W. F., Cpl 337 

Stewart 
Moore, F. F., Capt 283 

Virginia 
Hoffman, Henry, Pvt 194 

Wabasha 
Kohn, M. A., Cpl 228 

Wheaton 
Bates, B. V., Capt 47 

White Bear 
Lindsten, Albin, Pvt 243 

Winona 

Donaldson, G. S., Pvt 127 

Lingowski, Joseph, Pvt 244 



Ashland 
Ferrell, W. M., Pvt 145 

Bay St. Louis 
Tudury, Henry, Pvt 394 

Beulah 
Hall, C. P., Lt. Col 174 

Columbus 
Kayo, Samuel, Jr., Ist Lt 218 

Durant 
Rayner, I. C, Sgt 327 

Drew 
Dwiggihs, D. M., lat Lt 135 

Eupora 
Elkins, S. B., 2nd Lt 138 

Greenville 
Lusk, J. G., 1st Lt 249 

Gulfport 
Cochran, W. F., Sgt 100 



MISSISSIPPI 

Hattiesburg 
Merkel, E. E., Ph. M 275 

Hernando 
Craven, H. C, Pvt 109 

Jackson 
Hawie, Ashad, Pvt 183 

Laurel 
Kelly, A. C, Cpl 220 

McColb 
Butler, Charlie, Pvt 82 

Meridian 
Gunn, F. L., Pvt 173 

Natchez 
Howard, R. P., Cpl 199 

Nola 
May, J. C, Cpl 273 

Parchman 
Stamps, B. B., C. Ph. M 374 



Rosedale 
Shelby, R. D., 1st Lt 356 

Smithville 
Duncan, A. P., Sgt 133 

Stovall 
Stovall, W. H., 1st Lt 379 

Togo 
Mullins, Sam, Pvt 288 

Vaiden 
Randall, M. A., Sgt 335 

Waterford 
Robinson, Oliver, Sgt 337 

Wiggans 
Williams, Mack, Pvt 491 

Woodland 
Gholston, J. G., Capt 161 



Annapolis 
Loyd, L. H., Pvt 247 

Auxvasse 
Reed, G. M., Sgt 328 

Bernie 
Frye, J. G., Pvt 154 

Bethany 
Wilson, C. R., 1st Lt 421 

Blairstown 
Barkley, J. L., Pvt. (M. of H.) . 17 

Boonville 

Berry, W. R., Pvt 55 

Lotspiech, O. V., Pvt 247 



MISSOURI 

Brookline 
McBride, Emmett, Sgt 252 

Bucklin 
Wright, E. v., Cpl 427 

Buckner 
Mershon, Vance, Capt 276 

Cameron 
McComb, R. E.. Sgt 254 

Carrelton 
Kemmerer, Burtrus, Cpl 221 

Cartersville 
Haslett, K. R., Capt 182 

546 



Carthage 

Rudolph, E. W., Pvt 343 

Wiggins, E. W., Sgt 417 

Chillicothe 
Batta, Frank, 2nd Lt 47 

Clarksdale 
Weidmaier, B. A., Pvt 410 

Clinton 
Locke, Clinton L, Sgt 245 

Columbia 

Foust, B. E., Mech 151 

Moore, E. R., 1st Lt 283 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Crosby 
Thomas, Hastins, Pvt 388 

Cross Timbers 
Jamison, R. R., Ph. M 208 

Dearborn 
Duncan, G. E., Pvt 134 

DcxtcT 
Baldridge, R. L., Pvt 42 

Fayette 
Rucker, E. W., 1st Lt 342 

Fulton 
Anthony, R. C , Sgt 35 

Gallatin 
McAfee, J. W., Cpl 252 

Graniteville 
Marshall, R. E., Pvt 269 

Glenallen 
Bess, R. A., Pvt 55 

Gregory Landing 
Ward, H. M., Cpl 405 

Hannibal 
Forrest, A. J., Sgt. (M. of H.). 19 
Raible, J. C. Jr., 1st Lt 325 

Holstein 
Hassebrook, W. M., Pvt 182 

Holts Summit 
Forbis, Fred, Pvt 150 

Honersville 
Smith, Frank, Cpl 366 

Huntsville 
Davis, LeRoy, Pvt 117 

latan 
Downey, E. L., Sgt 129 

Iberia 

Bear, A. F., H. A 49 

Belk, Edd., Pvt 51 

Independence 
McOure, H. C, Sgt 254 

JopHn 

VanGunday, Ben, Pvt 398 

Watson, R. E., 2nd Lt 408 

Kahoka 

Hagerman O. M., Pvt 174 

Turner, B. E., 1st Lt 395 

Kansas City 

Boone, W. E., 2nd Lt 63 

Bordkas, Gus, Pvt 63 

Carkener Stuart, Cpl 87 

Davis, Murray, Maj 117 

Fisher, F. J., 2nd Lt 147 

Fling, J. H., 1st Sgt 148 

Fox, F. I.. Cpl 152 

Frazer, H. L., Capt 153 

Gilkerson, S. E., Sgt 162 

Hanna, Mark, Maj 178 

Hedrick, A. L., Capt 186 

Miller, H. H., Sgt 278 

Morse, G. E., 2nd Lt 286 

Nay, O. E., Cpl 292 

Paustian, H. G., Pvt 309 

Slasher, E. W., Maj 364 

Smith, Richard, Capt 368 

Stillwell, Frank, Sgt 377 

Stout, Louis, Capt 378 

Tobin, R. J., M. Eng 392 

Kirksville 
Reiger, J. E., Lt. Col 329 

Laddonia 

Dillard, M. L., Sgt 124 

Hanger, C. R., 1st Lt 178 

LaGrange 
Childers, J. W., Pvt 96 



MISSOVRI— Continued 

Lamar 
Elsea, A. E., Sgt 139 

LaMonte 
Scott, M. R., Gun. Sgt 351 

Lexington 

Hoge, W. M., Maj 194 

Sellers, J. McB., 1st Lt 353 

Lewiston 
Keller, R. L., Sgt 220 

Liberty 
Mace, J. H., Sgt 263 

Marceline 
ColviUe, G. v., Cpl 103 

Marshfield 
Pretty, J. J., Pvt 321 

Martinsburg 
Hale, C. P., Pvt 174 

Maryville 
Kelley, O. O., Sgt 220 

Maywood 
Lindsey, C. H., Pvt 243 

Middletown 
Dillon, J. E., Pvt 124 

Monet 
Vaught, Glenn, Cpl 399 

Mountain View 
Wirth, F., Maj 423 

Mt. Vernon 
Gahring, R. W., 1st Lt 156 

Myrtle 
Wilkerson, Alfred, Pvt 418 

Neosho 
Hatler, M. W., Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 20, 183 

New Bloomfield 
Baker, E. L., Pvt 41 

New Cambria 
Coffman, R. L., Sgt 100 

New Florence 
Zimmerman, R. A., Sgt 431 

New Haven 
Bagby, R. B., 1st Lt 40 

Newton 
Harmon, H. C, Pvt 180 

Oak Ridge 

Beal, H. V., Cpl 49 

Oberline 
Clark, Chalmers, Pvt 98 

Odessa 
Folton, Selmo, Pvt 150 

O'Fallon 
Boehle, WiUiam, Pvt 61 

Old Mines 
Politte, M. G., Cpl 317 

Osgood 
Williams, R. T., Pvt 420 

Paris 

Duncan, Ernest, Pvt 134 

Whitaker, Jesse, Cpl 414 

Pattonsburg 
Butcher, O. L., Pvt 82 

Poplar Bluff 
Bean, Rufus, Sgt 49 

Proctor 
Marriott, O. R., Cpl 269 

Richmond 
Wilkinson, J. L.. 1st Sgt 418 

Rolla 

Peatross, J. L., Maj 310 

Rice, C. C, 2nd Lt 331 

Sedalia 
Goodrich, L. D., Pvt 166 

St. Charles 
Buschman, Jerome, Sgt 81 



St. Joseph 

Duncan, D. F., Capt 133 

Kilfoyle, F. F., Sgt 223 

Kinkade, B. L., Cpl 225 

Motley, F. L., Cpl 287 

Payne, E. C. Pvt 309 

Rhodes, R. A., Pvt 331 

Schneider, J. G., 1st Lt 349 

Worthen, G. T., 1st Lt 426 

St. Louis 

Allen, C. B., 2nd Lt 31 

Britton, Joe, Sgt 71 

Coff, J. J., Bglr 100 

Cosgrove, J. D., 2nd Lt 106 

Disalvo, Charles, Pvt 125 

Feb, E. E., Pvt 144 

Ferrenbach, L. C, 1st Lt 145 

Fleming, P. E., Pvt 148 

Garst, H. J., Cpl 158 

Godbey, A. D., Cpl 165 

Goldberg, Sam, Pvt 165 

Hahn. J. C, Cpl 174 

Hill, Maury, Capt 191 

Hobson, H. W., Maj 193 

Johnston, W. H., Maj. Gen.. .213 

Kowalkowski, Leo, Pvt 229 

Lowe, J. C, Cpl 247 

Moore, C. H., Cpl 283 

Niles, Julius, 1st Lt 295 

Noel, H. M., 2nd Lt 296 

Nolte, W. v., H. A. 1st CI 296 

O'Neal, J. L., Pvt 302 

Paluback, G. W., Cpl 306 

Phelps, Glen, 1st Lt 314 

Price, E. H., 1st Lt 321 

Reinholdt, R. R., Capt 330 

Rue, L. E., Sgt 343 

Rymer, C. B., Bglr 344 

Schwab, V. H., Sgt 351 

Skinker, A. R., Capt 

(M. of H.) 24 

Slay, J. R., Sgt 364 

Stone, Barnard, Pvt 378 

Tittman, H. H., Jr., 1st Lt. . .392 
Tilghman, Benjamin, Cpl. . . .391 
Wiese, Edwin, Pvt 417 

St. Marys 
Shoults, Edgar, Cpl 359 

Stotts City 
Barger, C. D., Pvt. 

(M. of H.) 17 

Trenton 
Gentry, C. C, Pvt 160 

Troy 
Busch, G. L., Sgt 81 

Warsaw 

Wickliffe, R. E., Pvt 417 

Wright, E. v., Pvt 427 

Weatherby 
Shaw, C. A., 1st Lt 356 

Webb City 
Blalock, Robert, Sgt 58 

Weston 
Palmer, A. W., Cpl 305 

Whiteside 
Duncan, J. C, Cpl 134 

Windsor 
Belt, B. W., Cpl 62 

Willow Springs 
Smith, Herld, Sgt 367 

Yarrow 
Griswold, L. W., Cpl 171 

Yukon 
Curtiss, E. W., Pvt 114 



Alzada 
Brinda, John, Sgt. 



71 



MONTANA 

Anaconda I 

Anderson, E. E., Pvt 33 

Thompson, Waldo, Cpl 390 I 



Billings 

Harwood, B. P., 1st Lt 182 

Marhn, Jesse, Cpl 268 



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Geographical Index — Continued 



Bozeman 
Sheridan, C. L., Capt 357 

Butte 

McAuliffe, D. C, Cpl 252 

Reese, J. E., Sgt 328 

Devon 
Straabe, Gilbert, Pvt 379 

Drummond 
Gates, Austin, Pvt 159 

Fort Shaw 
Bailey, I. Y., Pvt 40 

Geyser 
Prevost, P. W., Pvt 321 

Glasgow 
Belzer, William, 2nd Lt 52 



MONTANA— Con^mued 

Glasston 
Knoke, E. F., Pvt 227 

Great Falls 

Miller, F. D., Pvt 278 

Skrypeck, Andy, Pvt 364 

Helena 

McRae, D. K., Sgt 263 

PhilUps, Charles, Pvt 314 

Whitcomb, George, Pvt 414 

Kalispell 
Adams, J. Q., 2nd Lt 29 

Malta 

Jordan, C. M., Pvt 215 

Snyder, G. E., 2nd Lt 369 



Miles City 
Karch, Emanuel 218 

Missoula 
Maxey, R. J., Lt. Col 272 

Ridgeway 
Moore, J. H., Jr., Cpl 283 

Roberts 
Long, A. S., Pvt 246 

Saco 
Aamot, Arthur, Sgt 27 

West Kalispell 
Sonstelie, C. J., 1st Lt 370 



Almira 
Dye, H. E., Cpl 135 

Arte 
Daniel, Henry, Pvt 115 

Benkelman 
Walsh, Frank, Pvt 404 

Benson 
Behrendt, A. F., Capt 51 

Bertrand 
Benson, A. A., Pvt 53 

Bladen 
Gather, G. P. 2nd Lt 93 

Burchard 
Kelly, John, Pvt 220 

Chambers 
Porter, C. W., Bglr 318 

College View 
Rentfro, C. C, 1st Lt 330 

Fairbury 
Kemme, Charles, Pvt 221 

Fairmont 
Baxter, A. F., Capt 48 

Farnam 
Banks, L. S., Pvt 43 

Fremont 
Sauers, R. M., Sgt 347 



NEBRASKA 

Geneva 
Walker, J. M., Pvt 402 

Gilead 
Naiman, H. A., Pvt 291 

Grand Island 
Sorenson, S. C, 1st Lt 370 

Hastings 
Rogers, Harry. 2nd Lt 339 

Holdridge 
Mitchell, G. R., Cpl 280 

Hooper 
Sieg, R. E., Pvt 360 

Lincoln 

Chappell, R. A., Pvt 95 

Dougherty, Sgt. Maj 129 

Westervelt, E. C, 2nd Lt. . . .413 

McCook 
Nalle, J. B., Maj 291 

Merna 
Sittler, Edward, Pvt 363 

Minden 
Budd, J. O., Pvt 77 

Nebraska City 
Gude, C. J., Pvt 172 

North Platte 
Ford, D. v., Pvt 150 



Omaha 

Austin, J. B., Capt 38 

Bongardt, C. F., 2nd Lt 63 

Kline, David, Pvt 227 

Peterson, R. W., Pvt 312 

Tukey, A. A., 2nd Lt 395 

Ver Mehren, Hubert, Sgt 399 

Oshkosh 
Moore, E. J., Sgt. 1st CI 283 

Buokendahl, Emil, Pvt 77 

Rushville 
Janssen, M. J., Sgt 208 

St. Helena 
Hausmann, W. L., Pvt 183 

St. Paul 
Lemasters, Charles, Cpl 238 

Stella 
Curtis, C. O., 1st Sgt 113 

Stratton 
Reed, C. E., Pvt 328 

Thurston 
Rodgers, J. F., Pvt 338 



Carson City 
McClure, L. A., Lt. CI 254 

Prache 
Garrison, W. H., Pvt 158 



NEVADA 



Reno 
Curti, Mike, Pvt. 



.113 



Tonopah 
Reilly, T. W., Capt 330 



Berlin 
Hanley, W. T., 2d Lt 178 

Canobia 
Harrington, E. A. S., Cpl 180 

Concord 

Blood, R.O., Capt 60 

Furr, W. E., Pvt 155 

Harriman, L. H., 2nd Lt 180 

Runnells, E. P., Pvt 343 

Covenay 
Harriman, S. G., 2nd Lt 180 



NEW HAMPSHIRE 

Franklin 

Bruce, J. S., 2nd Lt 76 

Massicotte, A. J., Pvt 271 

Hocksett 
Cheney, H. A., Pvt 96 

Keene 
Butler, J. S., Sgt 82 

Manchester 

Jutras, W. M., 1st Lt 216 

Roberge, J. H., Pvt 335 

Meredith 
VianaU, E. R., Pvt 400 



Nashua 
Diggins, J. P., Sgt 123 

New Durham 
Rohan, E. A., Pvt 339 

Rochester 

Batley, Harold, Pvt 47 

Connell, A. F., Sgt 104 

Wolfboro 
Kendall, Herbert B., Pvt 221 

Woodstock 
Sinclair, W. W., Pvt 363 



Arlington 

Adams, J. S., Pvt 29 

Atkins, M. L., 1st Lt 37 

Pegg, D. H., Pvt 310 

Asbury 
Latham, D. U., Wgnr 234 



NEW JERSEY 

Atlantic City 

Adams, F. H., Col 28 

Jackson, WilUam, Sgt 207 

Bayonne 

Donovan, J. J., Cpl 127 

Gallagher, C. E., Sgt 156 

548 



Bloomsbury 
Rosenberger, G. V., Pvt 340 

Burlington 
Bonavantura, Ferdinando, 

Pvt 63 

Macfarland, James, 1st Lt. . . .251 



Geographical Index — Continued 



NEW JERSEY— Continued 



Camden 

Angelo, J. T., Pvt 35 

Bald, Edward, Cpl 42 

Falkinberg, E. A., Pvt 142 

Kantz, C. E., Sgt 217 

Moritz, M. F., Sgt '285 

Powell, G. W., Sgt 319 

Cliffside 
Nutt, Alan, 1st Lieut 298 

Collingswood 
Mills, E. S., Pvt 279 

Carneys Point 
Reach, H. B., Pvt 327 

Cranford 
Fiske, N. R., Capt 147 

Dundee Lake 
Tavano, A. J., Sgt. ... 384 

East Orange 

Condit, P. H., 1st Lt 103 

Cornell, T. L.. 1st Lt 106 

Ogle, E. W., Jr., Pvt 300 

Reynolds, C. H., Capt 330 

Elizabeth 

Aldridge, J. S., Pvt 30 

Menge, W. M., Pvt 274 

Osborne, Harry, Cpl 303 

VanHart, John, Sgt 398 

Woodward, F. A., Pvt 425 

Englewood 

Brown, F. J., Sgt 74 

Brown, F. H., Sgt 74 

Fair Lawn 
Wendell, Anthony, Pvt 411 

Flemington 
Herr, C. R., 1st Lt 188 

Florence 

Bartlett, E. E., Jr., Pvt 46 

Duffy. F. A., Pvt 132 

Weber, J. F., 1st Lt 409 

Gladstone 
Haskew, E. D., Wgnr 182 

Glen Ridge 
Moseley, J. A., 1st Lt 287 

Hackensack 

Dennis, C. A., 2nd Lt 121 

Doremus, H. B., Capt 128 

Kempton, R. D., Pvt 221 

Sarti, William, Sgt 346 

Haddonfield 
Moore, J. D., Pvt 283 

Harrison 
Sawelson, William, Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 24 

Hoboken 

Brennan, Matthew, Cpl 69 

Jobes, L. D., 1st Lt 210 

Simpson, T. G., 2nd Lt 363 

Ward, J. M., Pvt 406 

Homestead 
Galawitch, August, Pvt 156 

Jersey City 

Blackham, H. R., 2nd Lt 58 

Colonna, Thomas, Pvt 102 

Glendenning, H. L., Sgt 164 

Harssell, G. J., Pvt 181 

Healy, J. A., 1st Lt 185 

Lewis, H. A., Sgt 241 

Mass, Charles, Pvt 271 

Merritt, C. D., Pvt 275 

Miner, Donald, Maj 280 

Monahan, P. T., Pvt 282 

Nicol, W. O., Sgt 295 

Schmelz, Frederick, Cook. . . .349 

Stuart, George, Cpl 380 

Trestrail, F. J., 1st Lt 393 

Zimborski, A. J., Cpl 431 



Keansburg 
Slover, Luke, Jr., Pvt 364 

Lakewood 
O'Rourke, J. H., Pvt 303 

Leonardo 
Joerger, C. F., Pvt 210 

Leonia 
Burger, Valentine, 2nd Lt. . . . 79 
MacDermut, C. K., Capt. . . .250 

Montclair 

CahUl, H. F., Capt 83 

Hall, P. M., IstLt 175 

Lawler, J. W., 1st Lt 235 

Merritt, H. P., Sgt 275 

Speers, T. G., 1st Lt 372 

Synott, J. A., 2nd Lt 383 

Weed, N. P., Capt 409 

Morristown 

Berkeley, T. I., 2nd Lt 54 

Brown, R. A., Pvt 75 

Maury, A. B., 2nd Lt 272 

Mount Halley 
Karg, H. N., Sgt, 218 

Newark 

Abrum, William, Cpl 27 

Bart, Frank, Pvt. 

(M. ofH.) 17, 46 

Bloomberg, Sam, Pvt 60 

Capezio, John, Pvt 86 

Conroy, Lawrence, Mech 104 

Dietz, E. W. A., Pvt 123 

Fazler, Robert, Pvt 143 

Gallo, Joseph. Sgt 157 

Golden, W. T., Pvt 165 

Goldstein, Isaac, Pvt 165 

Gucwa, Joseph, Pvt 172 

Harris, M. F., 2nd Lt 181 

Henderson, G. H., Sgt 187 

Hennessey, James, Sgt 187 

Herrmann, Bertrand, Pvt. . . .189 

Herrmann, Victor, Pvt 189 

Holden, J. E., Pvt 194 

Hopta, J. L., Cpl 198 

Klinger, W. W., Sgt 227 

Lawrence, H. F., Pvt 235 

Lee, J. B., 2nd Lt 237 

McLaughhn, E. J.. Lt 260 

Maher, D. H., Cpl 265 

Marsh, A. D., Capt 269 

Moehler, F. W., Sgt 281 

Pearce, P. R., 1st Lt 310 

Porter, E. W., Pvt 318 

Rischmann, Edward, Pvt .... 334 

Rummell, L. J., 1st Lt 343 

Schiani, Alfred, Pvt 348 

Schmidt, F. A., Pvt 349 

Shimanowich, Alex., Pvt 3.58 

Vierbuchen, W. J., Sgt 400 

Newfield 
Langley, J. H., Pvt 234 

Adams, J. C, Capt 29 

Oakhurst 
Lehy, H. C, Sgt 238 

Ocean Grove 
White, T. S., 1st Sgt 415 

Old Bridge 
CrandaU, J. B., Sgt 109 

Orange 

Burke, W. F., Pvt 80 

Kanaley, Joseph, Pvt 217 

Riley, L. H., 2nd Lt 334 

Heinzmann, G. P., 1st Lt. . . . 186 

Kenaston, Harold, 1st Lt 221 

Wasilewski, Joseph, Pvt 407 

549 



Paterson 

Farrell, J. J., Pvt 143 

Giger, G. J., 1st Lt 162 

Paul, John, Pvt 309 

Perth Amboy 

FUgen, Peter, Pvt 146 

Zavodsky, John, Sgt 430 

Phillipsburg 
Baker, Jesse, Pvt 41 

Plainfield 

Schenck, A. P., 1st Lt 348 

Zych, John, Pvt 432 

Port Jervis 
Cole, J. E., Pvt 101 

Port N orris 
Rowley, J. C, Sgt 342 

Princeton 

Cassidy, J. J., Pvt 92 

Miles, L. W., Capt. 

(M. of H.) 22 

Rahway 
TerriU, E. O., Cpl 386 

Red Bank 
Atwater, B. L., 1st Lt 38 

Ridgewood 

Douglas, J. U., Cpl 129 

Ebbert, P. W., 1st Lt 136 

Riverside 
Bobryk, Joseph, Pvt 61 

Riverton 
Claflin, J. A., Sgt 97 

Roselle Park 
Burke, J. J., 2nd Lt 79 

Rutherford 
Carroll, William., Jr., Capt. . . 89 

Salem 
Crow, J. H., Pvt Ill 

Short Hills 
Bradley, P. W., Cpl 67 

Silverton 
Irons, B. G., Pvt 206 

South Orange 

Fitzsimmons, T. E., Sgt 147 

Garey, Phihp, Sgt 158 

Springfield 
Chisholm, R. C, Sgt 96 

Summit 
Eggars, A. L., Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 18, 137 

Gow, Kenneth, 1st Lt 167 

Howard, Harry, Pvt 199 

O'Shea, T. E., Cpl 

(M. of H.) 23 

Sheldon, Raymond, Col 356 

WilUs, Edward, 1st Lt 420 

Trenton 

Conover, H. R.. Pvt 104 

Karwoski, P. J., Sgt 218 

Patercity, Adam, Bglr 308 

Santarsiero, Guiseppe, Pvt. . .346 

Schroth, R. A., 1st Sgt 350 

Welling, Hank, 1st Lt 411 

Union 

CUne, J. F., Bglr 100 

Upper Montclair 

Butcher, G. S., Capt 82 

Littlejohn, K. S., Capt 245 

Vineland 
Van Duesen, R. R., Sgt 398 

West Hoboken 
Piazzani, J. A., Cpl 315 

West New York 
Brown. John, Pvt 74 

West Nutely 
Kelly, M. A., Maj 221 

Woodbury 
Walton, C. W., Pvt 405 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Acomila 
Garcia, Amado, Pvt 157 

Carrizozo 
Berry, B. I., 2nd Lt 54 

Carlsbad 
Mudgett, Bryan, 2nd Lt 288 

Chacon 
Martinez, Lauriane, Pvt 270 



NEW MEXICO 

East Las Vegas 
Hoskins, L. C, 2nd Lt 198 

Farmington 
Woods, H. M., Sgt 425 

Hurley 
Chapin, L H., Pvt 95 

Roaedale 
Tenley, E. H., H. A 386 



Roswell 
Wells, F. H., Cpl 411 

Solano 
Ross, L. L., Cpl 341 

Turley 
M^tinez, August, Cpl 270 

Watrous 
Gonzales, Benjamin, Wgnr . . . 166 



Albany 

Danzig, S. V. H., 1st Lt 115 

Denn, Andrew, Cpl 120 

Dunn. P. F., Pvt 134 

Geer, F. W., Pvt 160 

Kocak, Matej, Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 21, 228 

Lay, Arthur, Mech 236 

MacNamee, F. A., Jr., 1st Lt.251 

McLoud, Paul, 1st Lt 261 

Norstrand, C. J., Sgt. Maj ... 297 
Werner, George, Cpl 411 

Albion 

Sheret, J. A., Sgt 357 

Stevens, John H., 2nd Lt 376 

Amityville 
Griffiths, A. S., Capt 170 

Amsterdam 

Frasier, L. S., Maj 153 

Hyde, James, Sgt 204 

Marciniak, John, Cpl 267 

Putman, H. P., Pvt 323 

Slyke, A. G., Sgt 364 

A nnandale-on-Hudson 
DuBois, R. L., Pvt 131 

Ardsley-on-Hudson 
Frasier, Duncan, lat Lt 153 

Ashville 
Brown, C. R., Pvt 73 

Thompson, J. W., Pvt 389 

Dennis, Erwin A., 2nd Lt. . . .121 

Frank, G. T., Sgt 152 

Rea, 2nd Lt 327 

Ward, M. C, Pvt 406 

Ward, W. H., Sgt 406 

Whitney, L. F.. Cpl 416 

WUliamson, W. H., Sgt 420 

Aurora 
Coughlin, W. C., Pvt 107 

Bainbridge 
Slater, N. C, Pvt 364 

Ballston Lake 
Hall, R. L., 2nd Lt 175 

Batavia 

Barry, E. W., Pvt 45 

Smith, M. M., Sgt 368 

Bath 
Bowes, D. M., 2nd Lt 65 

Beadon 
Mabreski, Michael, Cpl 263 

Beaver Dams 
Randall, S. J., Pvt 326 

Belfast 
Towell, J. J., Pvt 393 

Binghamton 

Briggs, C. A., Sgt 71 

Flynn, F. J., Sgt 149 

Greene, Harold, 1st Sgt 169 

Smith, L. S., Sgt 367 

Bloomtille 
Spickerman, R. H., Cpl 372 

Boonville 
Love, C. J., Pvt 247 

Bronxville 
Stout, P. v., let Lt 379 



NEW YORK 

Brooklyn 

Adamkewit, Waclan, Pvt 28 

AflFatato, Epifanio, Pvt 30 

Begley, WilUam, Pvt 51 

Beifus, Martin, Sgt 51 

Belefant, Abraham, Sgt 51 

Bigoney, P. W., Ist Sgt 56 

Blanchfield, John, Capt 59 

Blaurock, Oscar, Pvt 59 

Blohm, John, Sgt 60 

Bougie, James, Pvt 64 

Brown, J. F., 1st Lt 74 

Buonomo, Anthony, Pvt 78 

Burns, J. W., Sgt 80 

Calvin, H. L., Capt 85 

Cannon, J. J., Pvt 86 

Carroll, Thomas, Pvt 89 

Close, H. L.. Cpl 100 

DeCastro, R. E., 2nd Lt 119 

Dillard, John A., Pvt 124 

Dudzinski, Franciszak, Pvt. . .132 

Edwards, G. H., Pvt 137 

Eichern, V. L., Sgt 138 

Fitzpatrick, M. F., Sgt 147 

Flint, J. J., Sgt 148 

Frank, Emanuel, Cpl 152 

Fredericks, C. C, Pvt 153 

Gallagher, George, Cpl 156 

George, H. H., 1st Lt 161 

Gumbs, E. C, Pvt 172 

Hammond, John, Cpl 177 

Hartman, M. A., Sgt 181 

Hantschke, Edward, Pvt 179 

Hoffman, C. F., Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 20 

Hook, A. J., 1st Lt 197 

Huelser, C. A., 2nd Lt 201 

Ireland, Rutherford, Capt 206 

Jackson, F. J., 1st Lt 206 

Johnson, G. H., Cpl 211 

Kaufman, Benjamin, Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 21 

KeUy, F. J., Ist Lt 220 

Klinge, Walter, Pvt 227 

Kopp, Henry, Pvt 229 

Lenahan, J. C, Pvt 239 

Liberman, Louis, Cpl 241 

Linden, Harry, Sgt 243 

Liner, I. L., Pvt 244 

Lomonoco, Frank, Pvt 246 

Lucia, A. A., Pvt 248 

Lynk, H. E., Sgt 249 

McCallister, J. A., Cpl 252 

McAuUffe, M. J., Sgt 252 

McGlinchey, W. J., Sgt 258 

McLoughlin, J. J., Cpl 261 

McLoughlin, William, Pvt. . . .261 

Mangiracina, Frank, Pvt 266 

Margolin, Harry, Pvt 268 

Maroney, T. F.. Cpl 268 

Marra, John. Pvt 269 

Mathias, Jean, Pvt 272 

Meissner, J. A., 1st Lt 274 

Mercer, H. F.. Sgt 275 

Mohrman, William, Sgt 281 

Monson, J. J., Pvt 282 

Moynahan, T. J., Maj 287 

Murphy, J. J., Cpl 289 

550 



Brooklyn — Continued 

^zyna, J. J., Gun. Sgt. . . .291 

Nash, J. F., Pvt 292 

Newhall, S. K., Pvt 294 

Norwat, Arthur, Sgt 298 

Piatt. J. H.. Ist Lt 316 

Powers. J. J., Sgt 320 

Reid, W. R., 1st Lt 329 

Richford, A. F., Wgnr 332 

Rockwood, R. B., 2nd Lt 338 

Rossum, Haskon, Cpl 341 

Scanlon, H. B., 2nd Lt 348 

Sell, H. M., Sgt 362 

Shannon, J. A., Lt. Col 355 

Shefrin, William, Cook 356 

Sheridan, R. B., 1st Lt 357 

Sielsky, Louis. Cpl 360 

Sirota. Irving. Pvt 363 

Storrie. R. S , Cpl 378 

Sustick, Emanuel, Sgt 381 

Taylor, T. J., Lt 385 

Teneyck. W. B., 2nd Lt 386 

Travers, Patrick, Cpl 393 

Usac, Joseph, Pvt 396 

VanDuzer, E. T., Pvt 398 

Wagner, Tony, Pvt 401 

Walsh, T. T., Cpl 404 

Weiner, D. J.. Pvt 410 

Wood, M., 1st Lt 424 

Wynn, Thomas, Sgt 428 

Yannantuono, Frederick. Pvt. 428 

Brookton 
WiUard. H. W., Cpl 418 

Buffalo 

Adsit. Henry, Capt 30 

Bachman. J. A., 2nd Lt 39 

Balling, J. F., Cpl 43 

Barczykowski, F. J., Pvt 44 

Bateman, Henry, Cpl 47 

Bilitski, N. F., Sgt 56 

Braun. G. J., Capt 68 

Broxup, John, Pvt 76 

DeRum, H. D., Cpl 121 

Donovan, W. J., Col 127 

Duncan, E. A., 1st Sgt 134 

Gaylord, B. J., 1st Lt 160 

Geiger, F. F., Sgt 160 

Holtz, F. F.. Sgt 196 

King. Delancy. 1st Lt 224 

Lewis. R. D.. Cpl 241 

MacArthur. John. 2nd Lt . . . . 250 

McDonald. G. T.. Cpl 256 

Morrissey. E. P.. Pvt 286 

Nagowski, Aloigy, Cpl 291 

Norton. Max, Pvt 297 

O'Brien, J. J., Sgt 299 

Passafiume, Joseph, Pvt 308 

Pierce, E. P., Pvt 315 

Sager. G. H., Cpl 345 

Shipman, S. V., Pvt 358 

Tharau, Herman, Gun. Sgt. . .387 

Ward, J. C, Chap 405 

Zielinski, V. P., Cpl 431 

Byron 
White, W. D., Pvt 415 

Canandaigua 
Hargrave, T. J., Ist Lt 180 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Canastota 
Waldo, A. G., 1st Sgt 402 

Canisteo 
Crandall, D. H., Pvt 109 

Cedarhurst 
Mitchell, J. E., 2nd Lt 280 

Clinton 
Voigt, R. L., Pvt 400 

Clyde 
Forster, H. R., Pvt 151 

Cohoes 

Howe, W. J., Pvt 200 

Kelly, F. A., Chap 220 

Kolonczyk, Wasyl, Pvt 228 

Murphy, M. S., Pvt 289 

Ruane, E. T., 1st Sgt 342 

Sm, F. D., 1st Lt 361 

Cold-Spring-on-Hudson 
Casey, G. A., Sgt 91 

College Point 
Lashiwer, Hyman, Pvt 234 

Collins Center 
Mackmer, H. W., Pvt 264 

Coney Island 
Schkoda, Thomas, Bglr 349 

Corning 

Burnes, J. F., Capt 80 

Carder, Cyril, 2nd Lt 87 

Matson, L. R., Sgt 272 

Cornwall-on-Hudson 
Britt, Charles, Cpl 71 

Croton-on-Hudson 
Cook, F. A., Maj 105 

Darien Center 

Coyle, E. A., Sgt 108 

Bingham, J. P., Cpl 56 

Dover Plains 
Feathers, E. H., Sgt 144 

Dunkirk 
Wincenciak, William, Sgt ... . 422 

East Bloomfield 
Norton, R. W., Capt 297 

East Orange 
Condit, P. H., 1st Lt 103 

Elmhurst 
Nubel, Herman, Cpl 298 

Elmira 

Ackley, Francis, Cpl 28 

Beinlich, H. F., Cpl 51 

Elliott, C. G., Sgt 138 

Heim, C. A., Sgt 186 

Pritchard, J. C, Sgt 322 

Whitehead, L. E., Sgt 415 

Endicott 
Sanford, L. K., Pvt 347 

Falconer 
Mosher, H. E., Capt 287 

Farmingdale 
Doherty, John, 1st Sgt 126 

Fishers Island 
Schermerhorn, E. C, Lt 348 

Flushing 

Church, J. H., 2nd Lt 97 

Sladen, F. W., Brig. Gen 364 

Fort Covington 
Thebert, W. F., Pvt 387 

Fort Edward 
Merrill, J. H., Pvt 275 

Forest Hills 
Power,, Llewellyn, Cpl 319 

Franklinville 
Waring, W. W., 1st Lt 406 

Fulton 

Deloto, Peter, Sgt 120 

Guinup, Earl M., Pvt 172 

Leiboult, E. N., 1st Lt 238 

Presley, E. C, Pvt 321 

Garden City 
Garvin, F. W., Pvt 159 



NEW YORK— Continued 

Geneva 
Lautenslager, E. W., Pvt 235 

Gilboa 
Schwarswaelder, C. A., 1st Lt.351 

Glens Falls 
O'Rourke, Cornelius, 1st Sgt. 303 

Gloversville 
Ingram, L. H., Sgt 205 

Goshen 
Earl, Elmer, Cpl 351 

Governors Island 

Rachek, John, 1st Lt 324 

Wyke, G. H., 1st Lt 428 

Great Neck Station 

Donnelly, J. H., Sgt 127 

Rorty, J. H., Pvt 340 

Hartwich 
Light, Lavern, Cpl 242 

Haverstraw 
Donaldson, Michael, Pvt 127 

Hempstead 

BoUes, F. C, Col 62 

Walsh, M. J., Capt 404 

Highbridge 
Winthrop, D. M., Sgt 423 

High Falls 

Charles, Joseph, Pvt 95 

Lee, R. S., Sgt 237 

Hoganshurg 
Brown, J. F., Pvt 74 

Holley 
Barron, W. L., Pvt 45 

Honeoye 
Bartlett, G. W., Pvt 46 

Hoosick Falls 
Hamilton, J. A., 1st Sgt 176 

Hornell 

Davis, N. B., Cpl 117 

Peck, A. A., Pvt. (M. of H.). . 23 

Horseheads 
Bentley, R. E., Cpl 53 

Hudson Falls 
Mix, R. B., Pvt 281 

Hurleyville 
Finkle, Burr, Pvt 146 

Ilion 

Hosp, James, Pvt 198 

Robinton, C. H., Pvt 337 

Ithaca 
Horton, H. F., 2nd Lt 198 

Jamaica 
Vedilago, Joseph, Cpl 399 

Jamestown 

Brown, S. A., 2nd Lt 75 

Johnson, O. E., Pvt 212 

Sandburg, C. A., Capt 345 

Swanson, C. E., Cpl 382 

Kingston 
Volk, J. W., Pvt 400 

Lake George 
Caldwell, G. W., Sgt 84 

Leon 
Timmerman, L. F., 2nd Lt. . .391 

Lewiston 
Mackin, E. E., Pvt 264 

Liverpool 
Lee, W. M., Cpl 237 

Lockport 

Berry, William, Pvt 55 

Campbell, Alexander, Sgt. ... 85 

Carpenter, F. B., Cpl 88 

Gaffney, Frank, Pvt. 

(M. of H.) 19 

Higdns, W. H., Sgt 190 

Lanighan, M. S., Sgt 234 

Long Island City 

Burden, E. F., Pvt 79 

Gill, Raymond, Sgt 163 

Hupman, Lockern, Sgt 203 



Lounsberry 
Marshall, H. J., Pvt 269 

Malone 

Jennison, C. S., Ph. M 210 

Lacosse, L. J., Pvt 231 

Manard, Alexander, Cpl 266 

Mamaroneck 
Wilson, F. T., 2nd Lt 421 

Maspeth 
Kosikowski, Stanislaw, Pvt . . . 229 

Mayville 
Anderson, C. L., Sgt 33 

Mechanicsville 
Tabor, R. E., Cpl 384 

Medina 

Clark, J. P., Cpl 98 

Reed, R. E., Pvt 328 

Millbrook 
Ball, Ralph, Cpl 42 

Mohawk 
Crowley, J. J., Sgt Ill 

Mount Vernon 

Holley, G. W., Pvt 195 

Levine, A. J., Cpl 240 

Mulligan, J. J., Pvt 288 

Myers, O. B., 1st Lt 291 

Myers 
Shahwood, Solomon, Pvt 354 

Nedrow 
Herrick, Lester, Pvt 189 

Newburg 
Bohan, W. J., Sgt 62 

New Rochelle 

Eddy, W. A., 2nd Lt 136 

Finn, J. J., Mech 146 

Foster, H. K., Capt 151 

Thomas, C. M., Sgt 387 

New York City 

Aaronson, Julius, Pvt 27 

Allen, OUver, Maj 32 

Andes, J. C, 2nd Lt 34 

Arnold, A. C, Lt. Col 36 

Ascher, Oscar, Cpl 36 

Ash, H. J., 2nd Lt 37 

Bassman, Barnett, Pvt 46 

Benjamin, W. F., Sgt 53 

Bergasse, H. T., 1st Sgt 54 

Bergen, W. J., Pvt 54 

Bernheimer, L. G., Ist Lt . . . . 54 

Bernstein, David, Cpl 54 

Berry, B. S., Maj 54 

Best, E. G., Pvt 55 

Birmingham, D. J., 1st Lt. ... 57 

Blomgren, E. W., Pvt 60 

Boyle, W. J., Cpl 66 

Brady, J. J., Chap 68 

Breckenridge, L. S., Capt. ... 68 
Brink, Herbert M., Mech .... 71 

Brown, Frank, Cpl 74 

Budd, K. P., Maj 77 

Burns, J. S. D., 2nd Lt 80 

Burt, B. T., Jr., 1st Lt 81 

Busk, J. R., 2nd Lt 82 

Caddie, James, Pvt 83 

CaU, D. M., 2nd Lt. 

(M. of H.) 18, 84 

CampbeU, J. A., 2nd Lt 85 

Carhart, J. B., 2nd Lt 87 

Carroll, P. J., Cpl 87 

Cattus, J. C, 1st Lt 93 

Cepaglia, Philip, Pvt 94 

Chamberlin, W. B., Capt 94 

Christman, C. R., 2nd Lt. . . . 97 

Coffey, Luke, Pvt 100 

Conn, R. L., 1st Lt 103 

Cox, Leonard, 2nd Lt 108 

Coxe, E. G., Pvt 108 

Crowley, E. J., Sgt Ill 

Cuddy, G. J., Pvt 112 

Cullen, W. J., 1st Lt 112 



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Geographical Index — Continued 



New York City — Continued 

Cutler, M. D., Cpl 114 

Daly, Daniel, 1st Sgt 115 

Dausch, William, Sgt 116 

DeCarl, T. J., Cpl 119 

Decoppet, Andre, 1st Lt 119 

DeLacey, A. B., 1st Lt 120 

Deland, Thorndike, 1st Lt 120 

Dobson, W. W., 1st Lt 125 

Duffy, F. P., Chap 132 

Dupree, G. A., Corp 135 

Eberlin, Ralph, 1st Lt 136 

Ecker, F. W., 1st Lt 136 

Elicky, Frank, Pvt 138 

Ellsworth, Bradford, Capt 139 

Elsworth, Edward, Jr., 1st Lt. 139 

Emerson, W. I., Capt 139 

Felitto, Carmine, Cpl 144 

Ferguson, J. H., Cpl 145 

Fesselmeyer, W. T., 2nd Lt..l45 

Finnerty, B. R., Sgt 146 

Fletcher. J. B., 1st Lt 148 

Flood, J. B., 2nd Lt 149 

Ford, C. W., Capt 150 

Fox, M. S., Cpl 152 

Freiberg, Hyman, 2nd Lt. ... 153 

Freil, Joseph, Pvt 153 

Galloway, J. P., 1st Lt 157 

GardeUo, F. J., Jr., Sgt 157 

Gardner, A. W., 1st Lt 157 

Gibbons, J. J., Sgt 161 

GiU, M. M., Pvt 162 

Gillespie, Peter, Sgt 163 

Gillottie, Angelo, Pvt 163 

Gluck, Frederick, Pvt 164 

Gribbon, J. J., Sgt 169 

Grobtuck, S. D., Pvt 171 

Gumpertz, S. G., Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 19 

Haas, R. K., 1st Lt 173 

Hacker, H. E., Pvt 173 

Hagemeyer, G. K., Pvt 174 

Hanley, J. J., Pvt 178 

Harlin, H. J., Pvt 180 

Harmon, John L., 1st Lt 180 

Harris, D. G., Maj 180 

Hassard, R. J., Cpl 182 

Henrichs, Patrick, Pvt 187 

Herschkowitz, Jack, Pvt 189 

Higgins, M. J., Pvt 190 

Holden, L. C, 1st Lt 194 

Hulsart, C. R., Capt 202 

Jauss, R. B., 1st Lt 208 

Johnson, Algot, Pvt 211 

Johnson, C. I., Pvt 211 

Kane, M. J., Pvt 217 

Kean, R. W., 1st Lt 218 

Kenny, Thomas, Sgt 222 

Kenyon, T. S., 1st Lt 222 

Kessler, Henry, Pvt 223 

Kirk, H. S., Sgt 226 

Knight, P. R., 1st Lt 227 

Kramer, H. G., Cpl 230 

Krotoshinsky, Abraham, Pvt . 230 

Lambert, J. H., 1st Lt 232 

Landon, H. M., 1st Lt 233 

Launcelot, M. V., Sgt 235 

Lasco, Patrick, Pvt 234 

Levine, Jacob, Pvt 240 

Lewis, M. H., Capt 241 

Lippe, O. P., Sgt 244 

Littauer, K. P., Maj 245 

Long, F. S., 1st Lt 246 

MacGuire, E. A., 1st Lt 251 

Maclsaac, Donald, Sgt 251 

McBride, Frank, Sgt 252 

McCann, K. M., Cpl 253 

McCarthy, William, Pvt 253 

McCowin, Elmer, Pvt 255 

McGay, G. H., 2nd Lt 257 



NEW YORK— Continued 

New York City — Continued 

McGeary, John, Pvt 257 

McKenna, H. F., Sgt 259 

McKenna, J. A., Jr., Maj .... 259 

McLaughlin, E. W., Mech 261 

McMurty, G. C, Maj. 

(M. of H.) 21 

McVicar, Lansing, 1st Lt 263 

Maloney, W. E., 2nd Lt 266 

Marcellia, Richard, Bglr 267 

Merle-Smith, VanSantvoord, 

Capt 275 

Meyer, Albert, Pvt 276 

Meyer, F. H., Pvt 276 

Miller, Henry, Pvt 278 

Moore, W. B., 2nd Lt 284 

Morris, E. M., 2nd Lt 285 

Moskowitz, Daniel, Pvt 287 

Murphy, William, Pvt 290 

Muskowitz, Herman, Pvt .... 290 

Neitzeit, Isaac, Cpl 293 

Nette, W. B., Pvt 294 

Neuberger, H. H., 1st Lt 294 

Norris, S. A. G., 2nd Lt 296 

O'Connor, T. P., Pvt 299 

Odenwald, William, Pvt 300 

O'Neill, William, Sgt 302 

Packard, W. L., Pvt 304 

Page, C. C, Pvt 304 

Peronace, Anthony, Pvt 311 

Phelan, J. A., Cpl 313 

Piazza, J. L., Sgt 315 

Pierce, T. L., Maj 315 

Poillon, J. J., Cpl 317 

Polley, Britton, 1st Lt 317 

Porter, C. P., 2nd Lt 318 

Posser, Frederick, Cpl 319 

Pratt, J. H., Jr., 2nd Lt 320 

Pyne, P. R., 1st Lt 323 

Quinn, J. H., Sgt 324 

Rabb, Irving, Pvt 324 

Reilly, Michael, Sgt 330 

Reynolds, Patrick, Pvt 331 

Ridgely, Charles, 1st Lt 333 

Robins, Joseph, Sgt 337 

Rogers, Alan, 2nd Lt 338 

Rooney, E. K., Sgt 339 

Roskoskd, F. J., Sgt 340 

Ross, C. G. R., 1st Lt 340 

Ruane, Michael, Pvt 342 

Sauer, Joseph, Cpl 347 

Schwegler, J. W., Sgt 351 

Sclafoni, Anthony, Pvt 351 

Shaskan, Samuel, Pvt 356 

Shethar, Samuel, Capt 358 

Silverberg, Morris, Pvt 361 

Sorrow, Louis, Cpl 370 

Spencer, Lorillard, Maj 372 

Speros, Thomas, Sgt 372 

Stadie, H. E., Capt 373 

Stevens, Harry, 2nd Lt 376 

Stoll, C. T., Cpl 378 

SulUvan, E. J., 2nd Lt 380 

Sullivan, R. B., Pvt 381 

Sweeney, T. J., Sgt 383 

Synott, Patrick, Cpl 383 

Teevan, John, Pvt 385 

Templeton, C. K., 2nd Lt 386 

Thomas, F. B., Pvt 388 

Thomson, E. N., 1st Sgt 390 

Tousic, Frank, Ph. M 392 

Travers, H. P., Pvt 393 

Turner, C. W., 1st Lt 395 

Van York, Victor, Pvt 398 

Vernam, R. D., 1st Lt 399 

Vida, F. J., 1st Sgt 399 

Wagner, F. W., Sgt 401 

Walker, Joseph, Capt 402 

Walsh, J. A., 1st Lt 404 

Walsh, P. F., lat Lt 404 

552 



New York City — Continued 

Weber, B. S., Sgt 409 

Westzenberg, George, Sgt. . . .413 

White, W. P., Cpl 415 

White, W. W., 2nd Lt 415 

Whiting, C. L., Ist Lt 416 

Winant, Frederick, Jr., 1st Lt . 422 

Winestock, J. E., Pvt 422 

Yamin, Aaron, Cpl 428 

Zuckerman, Louis, Pvt 432 

New York Mills 
Szczepanik, J. A., Pvt 383 

Niagara Falls 

Matter, Peter, Pvt 272 

Percy, W. J., Sgt 311 

Yauckulis, Martin, Pvt 428 

North Franklin 
Gardner, E. W., Pvt 157 

North Tonawanda 
Laford, R. E., Pvt 231 

North Troy 
Johnson, Hamilton, 2d Lt. . . .213 

Norwich 

Eaton, W. E., 1st Lt 136 

Hultzen, L. S., 1st Lt 202 

Riley, C. R., Sgt 334 

Norwood 
Sullivan, G. S., Pvt 380 

Ogdenshurg 
BaUey, G. W., Ph. M. 3rd CI. 40 
Sholette, E. M., Sgt 359 

Oneorita 
Westfall, A. C, Cpl 413 

Ossining 

Byington, R. P., Pvt 83 

Rowe, George, Sgt 342 

Oswego 

Campbell, J. E., Pvt 85 

Huffstader, L. D., Pvt 201 

Parish 

Menter, L. H., Pvt 275 

HaU, G. W., Pvt 175 

Kruger, A. J., Sgt 230 

Swezey, L. H., Pvt 383 

Pearl River 
Secor, J. H., Sgt 352 

Phelps 
Clark, O. A., Pvt 98 

Plattsburg 
HUl, G. H., Pvt 191 

Poughkeepsie 

Hickok, C. H., Jr., Sgt 190 

Morrison, H. J. V., Pvt 286 

Randolph 
WeUes, Hallack, Jr., 1st Lt. . .411 

Red Hook 
Baxter, W. V., Pvt 48 

Richmond Hill 

Gilchrist, E. J., 2nd Lt 162 

Gingras, Jules, Jr., Sgt 163 

Palmer, S. H., Sgt 305 

Rinderbrook 
Witowski, Michael, Cpl 424 

Rochester 

Case, A. B.. Pvt 91 

Crites, Herman, 1st Lt 110 

Curtis, E. P., 1st Lt 113 

Dalrymple, T. E., Sgt. 1st CI. 114 

Furlow, G. W., 1st Lt 155 

Gage, G. H., Capt 156 

Higginson, W. P., 1st Lt 190 

Mclntyre, W. M., Pvt 259 

Randalls, H. J., Cpl 326 

Robinson, J. J., Cpl 337 

Semple, F. J., Bglr 353 

Taylor, W. J. R., 1st Lt 385 

Rockville Center 
Carty, J. F., Pvt 91 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Rockwell Springs 

Rockwell, John, Pvt 338 

Rockwell. W. F., Pvt 338 

Rome 
Jenkins, W. C, Capt 209 

Rosebank 
Schick, Fred, Cpl. 348 

Rotterdam Junction 
Walleriiis, J. I., Sgt 403 

Sag Harbor 
Collins, J. H., Pvt 102 

Salem 
Gould, William, Mech 167 

Schenectady 
Baume, John, Ph. M. 1st CI. . 48 
VanOostenbrugge, H. B., 

2nd Lt 398 

Shodack Landing 
Coleman, C. J., Pvt 101 

South O^one 
Colyer, Wilbur E., Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 18 

Edgar, F. W., Cpl 137 

Springfield 
Reilly, A. F., Pvt 330 

Stapleton 
Tappen, J. J., Pvt 384 

Syracuse 

Beebe, D. C, 2nd Lt 50 

Bernier, O. D., 2nd Lt 54 

Borst, R. P., Regt. Spl. Sgt. . . 64 

Conklin, M. E., 2nd Lt 103 

Cristofaro. Vittorio, Pvt 110 

Dupre, M. J., Sgt 135 

Kane, C. J., Pvt 217 

Klapetskv, J. W., Cpl 226 

Krause, W. H., 1st Sgt 230 

McDermott, C. W., 2nd Lt. . .255 

Smith, Fred E., Pvt 366 

Sprouse, Robert, Sgt 373 

Tickner, J., Cpl 391 

Warren, R. F., Cpl 406 

Wheaton, H. J., Cpl 413 



NEW YOBK— Continued 

Thompson 
Towne, E. W., Sgt 393 

Ticonderoga 
Joubert, J. W., Sgt 216 

Tonawanda 
Bothwell, Eugene, Pvt 64 

Tottenville 
Beauvais, W. U., 2nd Lt 50 

Troy 

Blume, L. H., Pvt 60 

Cain, J. S., Sgt 84 

Caswell, G. D., Cpl 92 

Ulrich, William, Sgt. Maj 396 

Trumansburg 
Bouton, A. E., Maj 65 

Tuckahoe 

Kenny, F. H., Jr., Pvt 222 

Merritt, H. C, 2nd Lt 275 

Unadilla 
Holmes, H. H.. Cpl 196 

Union 
Humphrey, R. H., Maj 202 

Utica 

Adrean, C. H., 1st Sgt 30 

Bean, F. A., Sgt 49 

Gilbert, F. W., 1st Lt 162 

MessanelU, R. A., Ph. M 276 

Moran, Russell, Pvt 284 

Valatie 
VanBuren, George, Pvt 397 

Valley Falls 
Cox, E. J., Sgt 108 

Wards Island 
McLaughlin, John, Cpl 261 

Waterford 
Rowland, S. J., Pvt 200 

Waterloo 
Van Dyne, J. A., Pvt 398 

Watertown 

Considine, Francis, Pvt 104 

Resseguie, H. D., Capt 330 



Watertown — Continued 

Steinhilber, C. W., 1st Lt 375 

Ryan, R. J., Capt 344 

Wayland 
O'Connor, H. G., Sgt 299 

Wellsburg 
Fletcher, L. C, 1st Lt 148 

WelUville 
Duffy, O. F., Pvt 133 

Westchester 
Scott, E. W., Sgt 351 

West New Brighton 

McCoy, C. A., Cpl 255 

Schultz, Frank, Pvt 350 

White Plains 

Henderson, C. R., Cpl 187 

Hull, H. G., Sgt 202 

Lynch, J. J., Sgt 249 

Lynch, H. P., Cpl 249 

Whitestone 
Winters, R. C, 1st Lt 423 

Windsor 
Heath, L. B.. Pvt 185 

Witherbee 
Rounds, C. D., Cpl 341 

Woodside 
Hamilton, Otho, 1st Lt 176 

Yonkers 
Blackburn, Raymond, Sgt. ... 58 

Brady, F. M., 1st Lt 67 

Dean, T. G., Jr., Cpl 118 

Klein, Irving, Cpl 226 

Livermore, R. B., 1st Lt 245 

McCrudden, J. F., Pvt 255 

Robertson, Angus, Sgt 336 

Thomas, William, Sgt 388 

Tompkins, Harrison, Sgt 392 

Youngstown 
JUlson, H. D., Pvt 210 



Altamahaw 
Cook, R. P., Sgt 105 

Andrews 

Hooper, M. C, Cpl 197 

Kelley, H. G., Pvt 220 

Piercy, R. S., Pvt 315 

Ash 
Smith, B. B., Pvt 365 

Stevenson, C. F., Cpl 376 

Asheville 

Hester, H. S., 1st Lt 189 

Koon, E. S., 1st Lt 229 

Williams, Lockwood, 1st Sgt. .419 

Buies Creek 
Link, O. R., Cook 244 

Bakers Creek 
Green, Garland, Pvt 169 

Belhaven 
Riddic, Archie, Pvt 333 

Black Mountain 
Beckwith, Bryan, 2nd Lt 50 

Brickt07i 
Ward, G. B., Sgt 405 

Cardens 
Fowler, L. K., Pvt 152 

Chapel Hill 
Johnston, J. H., 1st Lt 213 

Charlotte 

Alexander, T. L., 1st Lt 31 

Berryhill, J. W., Pvt 55 

Hinson, G. R., Sgt, 1st CI 192 

Hunter, J. W., Pvt 203 



NORTH CAROLINA 

Charlotte — -Co ntinued 

Owens, F. A., 1st Lt 304 

Poore, B. A., Brig. Gen 318 

Poplin, D. C, Pvt 318 

Ransom, J. O., 1st Lt 32G 

William, J. F., Jr., 1st Lt. . . .419 

Clayton 
Stephenson, Carlton, Cpl 376 

Clinton 

Beatty, G. S., 2nd Lt 150 

Hubbard, H. G., Sgt 200 

Concord 

Cranford, A. L., Pvt 109 

Green, E. B., Pvt 169 

Laughlin, J. H., Pvt 234 

Mooreland, T. A., Pvt 284 

Thornburg, Z. B., 1st Lt 390 

Coolumee 
Jordan, Charles, Pvt 215 

Council 
Savage, E. S., 1st Lt 347 

Davidson 
Johnston, L. E., Cpl 213 

Durham 

Bane, T. P., Cpl 43 

Pope, Ollie, Pvt 318 

Stanfield, Laurence, Color Sgt. 

374 

Teer, H. O., 1st Lt 385 

East Arcadia 
Devane, Duncan J., Sgt 122 

East Lake 
Twiford, Elwood, Pvt 396 

65i 



Edenton 
Byrum, J. C. 1st Sgt 83 

Eure 
Green, Wallace, Sgt 169 

Faison 
Williams, I. R., 2nd Lt 419 

Farmville . . 
Peadom, A. J., Pvt 310 

Fayetteville 

Blanchard, Edgar, Pvt 59 

Byrd, D. B., 1st Lt 83 

Douglas, Otis R., Pvt 129 

Draughon, Edgar S. W., Pvt.. 130 

Lamb, R. J., Maj 232 

Paton, N. E., Sgt 308 

Ward, G. B., Pvt 405 

Flat Rock 
HoUingsworth, Alexander, Cpl. 195 

Florence 
Mills, E. W., 2nd Lt 279 

Gastonia 

Dixon, B. F., Cpl 125 

Holland, J. W., Sgt 195 

Gneiss 
Moss. T. M., Pvt 287 

Goldsboro 
Bragdon, Ronold, Ph. M., 

3rd CI 72 

Bain, Edgar. Capt 40 

Graham 
Robertson. J. N.. Ist Sgt 336 

Granville County 
Jenkins, P. B., Sgt 209 



Geographical Index — Continued 



NORTH CAROLINA— Continued 



Grayson 
Kilby, R. E. L., Pvt 223 

Greensboro 

Buck, Robert, Pvt 77 

Campbell, R. L., 1st Lt 86 

Haw River 
Foster, W. L., Pvt 151 

Henderson 
Gill, J. H., Sgt 162 

Hiddenite 
McLain, A. M., Pvt 260 

High Point 
Morgan, Ernest, Pvt 284 

Hope Mills 
Hall, Henry H., Pvt 175 

Hurdle Mills 
Blackwell, Robert L., Pvt., 

(M. of H.) 18 

Ingold 
Carter, B. A., Pvt 89 

Johns 
McDonald, Douglas, Pvt .... 256 

JonesboTo 
Bridgers, A. O., Pvt. 1st CI. . 71 

Jonesville 
Lovelace, D. H., Pvt 247 

Kannapolis 

McKay, Albert, Cpl 259 

Shankle, Vance, Cpl 355 

Kenly 
Hardison, DeWitt, Pvt 179 

Kerr 
Newton, I. M., Cpl 294 

Kingston 

Hawkins, P. G., Sgt 184 

Jackson, B. C. Pvt 206 

Landis 
Butler, E. L., Cpl 82 

Laurinburg 
McClelland, L. R., Sgt 253 

Lawndale 
Gold, T. B., IstLt 165 

Lenoir 

McDade, W. J., Sgt 255 

Spencer, E. L., 2nd Lt 372 

Lexington 

Faust, J. W., Sgt 143 

Parker, W. J., Sgt 307 

Williams, Ray, Bglr 419 

Lilesville 
Diggs, Junius, Pvt 124 

Louisburg 
Smith, Dalton, Pvt 366 

Lucana 
Lamm, Johnnie, Pvt 233 

Macclesfield 
Brown, S. R., Sgt 75 

Madison 

Lindsey, R., 1st Lt 243 

Mabe, J. D., Pvt 263 

Marshall 
Brad|ey, J. L., Pvt 67 

Millbranch 
Mintz, F. B., Sgt 280 



Monroe 
Parker, S. I., 2nd Lt 307 

Mooresboro 
Champion, Herbert, Pvt 94 

Mooresville 
Hart, S. C, Pvt 181 

Morganton 
Rust, A. L., Master Eng 344 

Morven 
McLendon, P. A., Lt 261 

Mount Airy 

Pruitt, F. C, Sgt 322 

Shelton, Clyde, Sgt 357 

Mount Vila 

Brantley, R. C. Sgt 68 

Brown, D. S., Sgt 73 

Okisko 
Perry, S. E., Cpl 311 

Old Trap 
Forbes, B. T., Cpl 150 

Othello 
Wallace, W. M., Pvt 403 

Oxford 

Ellington, J. M., 1st Lt 138 

Harris, G. W., Sgt 181 

Powell, W. H., Sgt 319 

Palmyra 
Hyman, Ernest, Pvt 204 

PikeviUe 
West, Brodie, Cpl 412 

Plott 
Carver, John, Cpl 91 

Polkton 
Curlee, William, Cpl 113 

Priru:eton 
Capps, E. A., Pvt 86 

Raleigh 

Baker, J. M., Cpl 41 

Garner, C. H., Pvt 158 

Ray, John, Capt 326 

Silver, H. S., 1st Lt 361 

Teachey, R. M., Pvt 385 

Telfair, S. F., 2nd Lt 385 

Red Springs 
Davis, Dunk, 1st Sgt 116 

Regal 
McDonald, Robert, Pvt 256 

Reidsville 

Cayer, A. J., Pvt 93 

Griffith, Luther C. Pvt 170 

Rascoe, R. R., Sgt 326 

Stokes, J. Y., Jr., 1st Lt 377 

Walker, E. P., Sgt 402 

Rocky Mount 
Spain, Garland, Cpl 371 

Rosemary 
Higson, Willke, Cpl 191 

St. Pauls 
Hartman, G. L., 1st Lt 181 

Salemburg 
White, Lyman, Sgt 414 

Sea Gate 
Sneeden, S. V., Pvt 369 

Shelby 
Turner, D. C, Capt 395 



Smithfield 
Barbour, W. C, Pvt 43 

South Mills 
Forehand, W. S., Sgt 151 

Spray 
Shively. H. H., Pvt 358 

Stanfield 
Smith, A. W., Cpl 355 

Statesville 
Morrison, J. K., 2nd Lt 286 

Stern 
Mayes, J. B., Jr., Capt 273 

Swepsonville 
Lankford, J. A., Pvt 234 

Sylva 
Waldroop, Walter, Pvt 402 

Tarboro 
Carlisle, T. W., Sgt 87 

Taylorsville 

Barnes, Raymond, Pvt 44 

Brookshire, W. D., Pvt 73 

Mays, H. L., Sgt 273 

Thomasville 
Varner, A. H., Pvt 398 

Unaka 
Rose, D. F., Pvt 340 

Verona 
Parker, W. E., Pvt 307 

Vixon 
Hensley, H. G., Sgt 188 

Wananish 
Lewis, R. E., Cpl 241 

Watha 
Wells, J. T., Sgt 411 

Webster 
Bryson, J. J., Ist Sgt 76 

Wendell 
Harris, E. G., Lt 180 

West Asheville 
Herron, WiUiam, Sgt 189 

White Oak 
Lidwell, H. L., Sgt 242 

Williamston 

Martin, H. B., Cpl 270 

Mobley, C. R., Sgt 281 

Wilmington 

Davis, B. G.. Pvt 116 

Loder, J. C. 2nd Lt 245 

Loring, D. W., Lt 247 

Loughlin, J. J., Capt 247 

Rorison, H. C, 1st Lt 339 

Yopp, S. F. Jr., Sgt 429 

Wilson 
Anderson, R. B., 1st Lt 34 

Winston-Salem 

Byrd, M. C, 1st Sgt 83 

Oliver, M. O., Sgt 301 

Turrentine, H. S., Pvt 396 

Wagner, D. L., Sgt 401 

Woodland 
Parker, C. W., 2nd Lt 306 

Winterville 
McLawhon, L. B., Sdlr 261 

Woodleaf 
Lyerly, W. B., Pvt 249 



NORTH DAKOTA 



Alexander 
Jermaison, Axel. Pvt 210 

Birch, R. L, Sgt 56 

Aneta 
Broberg, C. J., Pvt 72 

Butte 
Waite. G. T., Pvt 401 

Carbury 
Dravland, A. B., Pvt 130 



Churches Ferry 
Humphrey, F. H., Mech 202 

Devil Lake 
Donahue, J. J., Pvt 127 

Dickinson 
Soules, J. A., 2nd Lt 371 

Fargo 
Lough, M. S., Maj 247 

Flaxton 
Strawbridge, George, Pvt. . . .379 

554 



Glen Ullin 
Hegeman, August, Pvt 186 

Grand Forks 
Olson, Mandel, Pvt 302 

Jamestown 

Peterson, O. W., Sgt 312 

Zacher, V. B., 1st Lt 430 

Manfred 
Tveten, H. L., Pvt 396 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Norton 
HaU, F. L., Pvt 174 

Portal 
Finn, Henry, Pvt 146 

Rugby 
Shuman, G. A., 2nd Lt 359 



NORTH DAKOTA— Conhnued 

Sheyenne 
Bush, Garret, Cpl 81 

Tower City 
Chartier, E. J., 1st Sgt 95 

Upham 
Maier, C. J., Pvt 265 



Valley City 
Holzman, George, Pvt 196 

Wahpeton 
Frank, W. J., Pvt 152 

Kurle, Christian, Pvt 231 



Akron 

Brown, C. K., Pvt 73 

Kelly. L. J.. Pvt 220 

Kjose, CO., Cpl 226 

Manwaring, C. F., Sgt 267 

O'Rourke, J. P.. Pvt 303 

Smith, C. M., Sgt 365 

Stickles, Harvev, Pvt 377 

Welker, T. B., Pvt 411 

Whitman, W. M., Col 416 

Amherst 
Powers, R. E., 1st Lt 320 

Ashland 
Crabbe, T. P., Pvt 109 

Athens 

Johnson, S. M., Maj 212 

Smith, Clarence, Cpl 365 

Bellaire 
Blaknee, Faun, Sgt 58 

Bellefontaine 

Kaylor, F. E., Pvt 218 

Pratt, L. L., Lt 320 

Roberts, L. D., Sgt 336 

Belmont 
Thompson, C. W., Sgt 388 

Berea 

Baesel, A. E., 2nd Lt 40 

Engel, W. F., Sgt 140 

Ursprung, R. S., 1st Lt 396 

Caldwell 

Jarvis, H. S., 1st Lt 208 

Ruppel, William, Sgt 343 

Canton 
Hughes, F. A., Mech 201 

Carey 
Adelspberger, Earl, Sgt 29 

Chillicolhe 

Holcomb, Roy, Sgt 194 

Wilson, Casel, Pvt 421 

Cincinnati 

Barton, H. D., Cpl 46 

Brautigan, G. H., Pvt 68 

Budde, G. W., Pvt 77 

Carley, V. A., Pvt 87 

Carroll, T. A., Cpl 89 

Colebank, P. R., 1st Lt 101 

Downer, J. W., Lt. Col 129 

Galbraith F. W., Jr., Col 156 

Heintz, Victor, Capt 186 

Holmes, C. R., 1st Lt ..... 195 

Houchins, L. C, Cpl 198 

Jones, Wilbur, Wgnr 215 

McDevitt. J. A.. 1st Lt 256 

Morrison, John, 2nd Lt 286 

Reiffin, Abe, Pvt 329 

Spitznagel, Charles, Cpl 373 

Trekauskas, T. A., Sgt 393 

VoUmer, F. D., Pvt 401 

West, J. A., 2ndLt 412 

Circleville 
Kochensparger, James, Sgt . . . 228 

Cleveland 

Crawford, H. E., Pvt 110 

Crawford, Ned, Pvt 110 

Davis, H. H., 1st Lt 117 

Dugan, Frank, Pvt 133 

Ferguson, W. J., Cpl 145 

Hanley, J. M., Chap 178 

Hayes M. J. 1st Lt 184 

Loucka, C. C, Pvt 247 



OHIO 

Cleveland — Continued 
Mac William, Alexander, Sgt. .251 

Mahafey, Emory, Pvt 265 

Mutie, Eh, Pvt 290 

Roberts, C. G., Ist Lt 336 

Sharkey, C, Pvt 355 

Smith, H. G., 1st Lt 367 

Steinkraus H. W., Ist Lt. . . .375 
Wozniack, Anthony, Pvt 426 

Columhus 

Avery, W. L., 1st Lt 39 

Carroll, T. C, Cpl 89 

Grave, H. H., Capt 168 

Crumley, Fred, Cpl 171 

Haubrich, Robert, Maj 183 

Hill, W. H., Cpl 192 

Hoover, C. S., Sgt 197 

McHill, D. R., Capt 257 

Koss, M. S., Pvt 229 

McGill. D. R., Capt 257 

Parsons. J. K., Col 307 

Peyton, Byron, Sgt 313 

Ricket, H. C, Cook 333 

Rickenbacker, E. V., Capt. . .333 

Simon, L. C, Jr., Ist Lt 361 

Walker, F. L., Maj 402 

Wrobbel, John, Cook 426 

Zinner, F. J., 2nd Lt 431 

Coshocton 
Keenan, W. H., Ist Lt 219 

Dayton 

Campbell, H. W., Sgt 85 

Epler, C. E., Pvt 140 

King, E. E., Sgt 224 

Schumacher, F. X., 1st Lt 3.50 

Smith, Emerson, Pvt 366 

Smith, Fred, Sgt 366 

Defiance 
Nelson, C. E., 2nd Lt 293 

Delaware 

Rieck, J. G., Pvt 333 

Weaver, C. H., 2nd Lt 408 

Dennison 
Flood, J. E., Sgt 149 

East Liverpool 

Keeper, E. E., Pvt 219 

Molsberry, H. C, 1st Lt 281 

Watkins, George, Sgt 407 

Elyria 
Ferguson, G. L., Sgt. 1st CI. .145 
Wilder, M. P., Capt 417 

Freeport 
English, L. M., Ist Lt 140 

Gallipolis 
Barlow, A. M., 1st Lt 44 

Girard 

Boop, Lawrence, Pvt 63 

Evans, Roderick, Cpl 142 

Glencoe 
Thornton, Joseph, Pvt 390 

Greenville 
Foureman, R. B., 2nd Lt 151 

Hallesville 
Dresbach, I. H., Sgt 130 

Hamilton 
Crocker, J. M., Cpl 110 

Ironton 

Baldwin, Thomas, Pvt 42 

Gilfillan, D. M., Capt 162 

Goldoamp, F. J., Pvt 165 

655 



Kingsmills 
Leonard, H. D., Pvt 239 

Lancaster 

Brenstuhl, George, Pvt 70 

Lindsay, G. S., Sgt 243 

Turkopp. C. F., Cpl 395 

Lakewood 
Trew, R. T., Sgt 393 

Leetonia 
Gottschalk, James, Pvt 167 

Liden Heights 
Koeppel, Oscar, Capt 228 

Lima 

King, J. N., Capt 225 

Levan, Simpson, Cpl 240 

Lindsey 
Koleman, Norman, Sgt 228 

London 

Cryder, C. C, Cpl 112 

Leonard, Harry, Pvt 239 

Londonville 
Cover, S. J., Pvt 108 

Loraine 
Young, George, Cpl 429 

Lyndon 
Korn, W. S., Sgt 229 

Mansfield 
Williams, C. F., 2nd Lt 418 

Mc Arthur 
Seitz, L. E., Pvt 352 

Marenzo 
Lloyd, D. W., Pvt 245 

Marion 
Stafford, Charles, Sgt 373 

Martins Ferry 

Harris, J. R., Sgt 181 

Walton, E. A., Mech 405 

Mount Healthy 
Funk, Peter, Pvt 155 

Mt. Vernon 

Smithhisler, P. A., Sgt 369 

Tavenner, R. L., Capt 384 

Mount Washington 
Eich, Werner, Pvt 138 

Newark 

Jones, William, Cpl 215 

Shinn, L. P., 1st Lt 358 

Swingle, Gray, Sgt 383 

Yockey, W. S., Pvt 429 

New Madison 
Farst, Laroy, Pvt 143 

New London 
Haverfield, J. G., Sgt 183 

Pappas, P. J., Pvt 306 

Norwood 
Barnett, L. M., 1st Lt 45 

Oakwood 
Gilts, Dan, Pvt 163 

Osgood 
Gunckle, Wilk, Pvt 172 

Paulding 
Eyler, W. H., Ist Lt 142 

Payne 
Boyd, C. M., Pvt 66 

Perry 
Locke, K. W., Cpl 245 

Pomeroy 

Ackley, George, Sgt 28 

Hess, H. L., 1st Lt 189 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Portsmouth 

Hamilton, Bryan, Sgt 176 

Moore, W. E., Pvt 284 

Rice, J. T., Pvt 331 

Richmond Dale 
Wiseman, R. E., Cpl 423 

Rittman 
Bair, H. A., 2nd Lt 41 

Sandusky 

Pfeil, Clarence, Pvt 313 

Weimer, H. H., Capt 410 

Seaman 
Clarke, J. L., Pvt 99 

Sciota County 
McGraw, J. W., Pvt 258 

Springfield 

Bowman, S. A., 2nd Lt 65 

Gander, William, Pvt 157 



OHIO — Continued 

Steubenville 

Curfman, T. D., Sgt 113 

Myers, D. E., Pvt 290 

Toledo 

Bozenhardt, E. G., Pvt 66 

Cook, E. R., Capt 104 

Donaldson, S. S., Pvt 127 

Ellis, H. J., 1st Lt 138 

Gillen, E. N., Pvt 163 

Hall, J. G., 1st Lt 175 

Mason, E. G., Sgt 271 

Patten, L. P., Maj 308 

Pierson, E. L., Cpl 315 

Pratt, John, Cpl 320 

Reed, George, Cook 329 

Wygast, Gregory, Pvt 427 

Troy 
Thompson. Clifford, Sgt 388 



Washingtonville 
Detrow, Walter, Pvt 122 

^V cllstOTl 

Williams, Frank, Sgt 418 

Wellsville 
Fogo, E. T., Ist Lt 149 

West Park 
Sigg, C. F., Sgt 360 

Woodsfield 
Norris, E. C, Pvt 296 

Wooster 
Redick, F. C, Capt 327 

Youngstown 

Brenner, J. P., 2nd Lt 70 

Hadnett, George, Cpl 174 

Petrach, E. H., Bglr 313 

Zanesville 

Hook. W. B., Sgt 197 

Palmer, J. A., 2nd Lt 305 



Ada 
D organ, John Joseph, Pvt. ... 128 

Alva 
McCormick, C. F., Capt 254 

Bartlesville 

Boyd, L. A., Pvt 66 

Wines, P. J., Sgt 422 

Bixby 
Buffalo, J. A., Pvt 77 

Blackwell 
Litchfield, J. R., Ph. M 244 

Caddo 
Benefield, Corbett, Cpl 53 

Checotoli 
Mecom, John, Pvt 273 

Clarem^re 
Carter. C. H., Pvt 89 

Clarita 
Jones, C. v., Cpl 214 

Cleveland 
Haney, J. S., Pvt 177 

Cordell 
Harden, W. T., Sgt 179 

Crescent 
Kouts, W. M., Sgt 229 

Heavener 
Hogan. J. H.. Sgt 194 

Drum.inond 
Allen, C. W., Sgt 32 

Drumwright 

Balch. J. H., Ph. M 42 

Kearns, C. F., Pvt 219 

Elmond 
Bainbridge, R. J., Cpl 41 

El Reno 

Dulaney, Dick, Pvt 133 

Hoffman, C. 0., 1st Lt 193 

Elm 
Bailey, A. G., Sgt 40 

Enterprise 
Parrish, Grady, Sgt 307 

Enid 
Brady, C. N., Pvt 67 

Fletcher 
Swearingen, W. H., Pvt 282 

Fort Gibson 
Adair, William, Ist Sgt 28 

Foss 
Grulkey. Fred F.. Pvt 171 

Oarber 
Richardson, C. M., Sgt 332 



OKLAHOMA 

Golden 
Walters, J. B. F., Pvt 405 

Hastings 
Green, Willie, Cpl 169 

Heavener 
Hogan. J. A., Sgt 194 

Hennessey 
Breckenridge, R. M., Pvt. ... 69 

Lindsay 
Ball. W. R., Cpl 42 

Locust Grove 
Cody, W. C, Pvt 100 

Luther 
Bailey. E. O.. Cpl 40 

Malison 
Valentine, A. P., Pvt 397 

Mangum 

Ponder, W. T., 1st Lt 317 

Sampler, Samuel M.. Sgt., 

(M. of H.) 24 

Marietta 

Liddell, C. J., Sgt 241 

Wilcoxson, Orval. Pvt 417 

May 
Morey, F. H., Pvt 284 

Alead 
Walden, Fitzgerald, 1st Sgt. . .402 

Medford 
Breeden, Eldon, 1st Lt 69 

Miami 
Gibbs. D. R., Pvt 161 

Morrison 
Berry, T. A., Pvt 55 

Muskogee 

Davis, W. D.. Col 117 

Hine, O. L. H.. Capt 192 

Milne, W. L., Pvt 279 

New Kirk 
Lewis, S. A., Sgt 241 

Norman 

Abbott, G. C, Sgt 27 

Brown, V. E.. 1st Sgt 75 

Oakland 
James. J. A., Sgt 208 

Okarche 
Hays. G. P., Lt., (M. of H.). 

20, 184 

Okmulgee 
Walter, H. F., Cpl 404 



Oklahoma City 

Cochran, J. B., Sgt 100 

Dunn, Don. Pvt 134 

Light, W. S., Cpl 242 

Wallace. J. E., Capt 403 

Orlando 
Jenkins, W. H., Pvt 209 

Pawhuska 
Grinstead, J. R., Sgt 170 

Perry 
Thedinger, L. C, Sgt 387 

Ringling 
Cassingham, Leroy, Pvt 92 

Ringwood 
Walls. O. M.. Pvt 403 

Robertson 
Trimmer. Lee, Pvt 394 

Sapulpa 
Shadrick, B. L., Pvt 354 

Semirwle 
Turner, H. L., Cpl.. (M. of H.) 
25 

Shawnee 
Cooney, J. M., Cpl 105 

Spiro 
Garr, C. W.. Cpl 158 

St. Ada 
Clapp. D. O.. Pvt 98 

Tar River 
Bayly. H. E.. Sgt 48 

Tulsa 

Barnes. H. C, Jr., lat Lt 44 

Bennett, Jack, Sgt 53 

Cowan, Jack, Pvt 108 

McGuire, L. F., Pvt 258 

Rogers, Will, Pvt 339 

Matthews, H. A., Ist Lt 272 

Trousdale 
Morphew. J. E., Sgt 285 

Vian 
Bell, Frank, Pvt 52 

Atchavit, Calvin, Pvt 37 

Weleetka 

Coleman, R. M., Pvt 101 

Heard, Elmer, Capt 185 

Wewoka 
Woods, H. S., Sgt 425 

Wyona 
Donaghue, Robert H., Sgt. . . . 127 



Bandon 
Auer, Charles, Cpl . . 

Beaverton 
Swenson, K. J., Maj. 



. 38 
.383 



OREGON 

Bend 
Brandon, Clyde. Pvt 68 

Cottage Grove 
Beebe. L. C, Capt 51 



Creston 
Rogers, B. F., Ph. M., 2nd CI. 



339 



556 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Hillsdale 
Koehler, K. H. A., Pvt 228 

Hood River 
Spaulding, D. L., Cpl 371 

Linnton 
Wilcox, G. W., Pvt 417 

McMinnville 
CoUinge, P. T., Sgt. lat CI . . . 102 
Growdon, James P., Capt. . . . 171 

Milwaukee 
Van Amburgh, H. C, Cpl. . . .397 

Newberg 
Lee, A. T., 1st Lt 237 

North Portland 

Ackley, Ward M., Capt 28 

WUoox, R. M., 1st Lt 417 



Alburtus 
Snyder, A. E., Pvt 369 

Lyster, W. G., Pvt 250 

O'Neill, J. T.. Pvt 302 

Wayne, L. G., Pvt 408 

Altoona 

Ingold, W. J., Sgt 205 

Lightner, Blake, 2nd Lt 242 

Norton, F. B., Sgt 297 

Norton, F. W., 1st Lt 297 

Roberts, C. C, 2nd Lt 336 

Rowan, C. R., 1st Lt 341 

Apollo 

Hill, Samuel, Pvt 192 

Lambing, F. C, Pvt 232 

Ardmore 
Bullock, Benjamin, 1st Lt. ... 78 
Hurley, P. T., Pvt 204 

Archbald 
Swift, Harry, Pvt 383 

Athens 
Rinebold, W. J., Pvt 334 

Audenreid 
Mader, T. O., 1st Sgt 264 

Avoca 

Nealis, J. J., Sgt 212 

Thomas, David, Cpl 387 

Avella 
Endler, Frank, Pvt 140 

Bayertown 
Spatz, Carl, Maj 371 

Beaver Falls 

Boyle, J. E., Capt 66 

Garber, H. E., Pvt 157 

Thompson, J. H., Lt. Col. . . .389 

Beaver Valley 
Chyko, John, Cpl 97 

Bellefonte 
Fleming, S. W., Jr., Maj 148 

Bellevue 
Moore, F. P., Jr., Capt 283 

Ben Avon 
Fitzgerald, R. J., Pvt 147 

Bethlehem 

Bolt, B. H., Pvt 162 

Brunner, H. V., Pvt 76 

Birdville 
Carnahan, H. F., Pvt 88 

Blossburg 
Larson, J. A , Cpl 234 

Bowerton 
Burke, C. H., Cpl 79 

Braddock 
Belko, J. G., Pvt 51 

Bradford 
Powell, J. T., Cpl 319 

Bristol 
Watkins, E. G., Pvt 407 

Brodheadsville 
Shupp, R. F., lat Lt 360 



OREGON— Continued 

Freewater 
Dakin, H. A., Cpl 114 

Portland 

Bird, H. M.. Sgt 57 

Broomfield, Hugh D., Ist Lt. . .73 

Brett, S. E., Maj 70 

Bump, A. L., Col 78 

Burgard, J. C. 1st Lt 79 

Ely, E. E., Sgt., l.st CI 139 

Hansen, William, Cpl 178 

Hunt, D. B., Cpl 202 

Kyle, E. C, Pvt 231 

McEntee, Eugene, Pvt 257 

McLeod, H. L., 1st Lt 261 

Pearson, H. L., Pvt 310 



PENNSYLVANIA 

Brookville 
Shively, G. J., Pvt 358 

Bryn Mawr 

Townsend, R. L., Pvt 393 

Winthrope, J. H., 1st Sgt. . . .424 

Bulger 
Neal. G. W., Sgt 292 

Butler 
Davis, W. E., Sgt 117 

Carbondale 

McGinty, J. J., Sgt 258 

Mannion, Maurice, Sgt 267 

Carrick 

Fries, G. J., Jr., Pvt 154 

Jones, Alvey, Bn. Sgt. Maj . . .214 

Castle Shannon 
Zeller, Elmer, Cpl 431 

Centralia 
Monahan, E. V., Sgt 282 

Chambersburg 
Boiling, A. R., 2nd Lt 62 

Clarendon 
McGinnis, G. E., Capt 257 

Cheny 
Courter, J. L., Cpl 107 

Chester 

Newlin, E. L., Pvt 294 

Riley, R. R., Cpl 334 

Ruddock, A. L., Sgt 341 

Steininger, R. H., Pvt 375 

Chicora 

Barnhart, F. A., Sgt 45 

Ritzert, C. T., Pvt 335 

Clearfield 

Carson, Lester, Pvt 89 

Whiteman, R. A., Sgt 415 

Cochranton 
Bradshaw, H. E., Sgt 67 

Conshohocken 

Connelly, F. J., Sgt 104 

Highley, C. C, Ist Lt 190 

Coopersburg 
Creaman, C. J., Pvt 110 

Crafton 
MacClemmans, F. W., Pvt. . .250 

Crosby 
Berg, J. N., Cpl 53 

Danville 
DeWalt, Clyde H., Sgt 122 

Dillsburg 
Thomas, C. L, Pvt 387 

Dunmore 
Dieter, Arthur, Pvt 123 

Duryea 

McGarry, P. L., Pvt 257 

Regan, G. V., Cpl 329 

Dravosburg 

Maurer, Phillip, Pvt 272 

Ord, R. E., Sgt 303 



Portland — Continued 

Read, R. E., Pvt 327 

Saul, T. W., Ist Lt 347 

Stearns, D. W., Cpl 374 

Salem 

Dewitz, Helmuth, Pvt 122 

Presley, A. C, Sgt 321 

Price, E. J., Ist Lt 321 

Sherwood 
Rasmussen, Alexander, Maj . . 326 

Wallowa 
Womack. J. H., Pvt 424 

Woodburn 
Haven, Chester, Pvt 183 



Dubois 

Bills, A. C, Cpl 56 

Cowie, James, Sgt 108 

Easton 
Quiri, Robert. Sgt 324 

Eau Claire 
MUler, T. A. O., Pvt 279 

Eldred 
Burns. N. D., Pvt 80 

Elizabethtown 
Ream, B. L., Cpl 327 

Ellwood City 

Hassig, A. U., Ist Lt 183 

Porter, V. C, Cpl 318 

Emma 
Erb, Daniel, Pvt 140 

Erie 

Guyer, Thomas L., Pvt 173 

Mascorella, Samuel, Pvt 271 

Michener, J. H., 1st Lt 277 

Moore, J. D., Cpl 283 

Spencer, W. H., 2nd Lt 372 

Tayntor, C. O., Ist Lt 385 

Young, A. J., Pvt 429 

Fairmount City 
Otte, Fred, Pvt 303 

Fawn Grove 
McElwain, H. E., Sgt 257 

Fertigs 
Sharrar, Oliver, Cpl 355 

Franklin 
Collins, J. P., 1st Sgt. . 102 

Freemansburg 
Kilpatrick, Lloyd, Pvt 224 

Freeport 
Atkinson, J. T., Pvt 37 

Forest City 
Johnston, Hugh, Sgt 213 

Germantown 

Dillingham. C. K.. 2nd Lt 124 

Gay, J. H.. 1st Lt 159 

Gettysburg 
Miller, Joseph, Sgt 278 

Ginter 
Gallagher, J. M., Cpl 156 

Glencoe 

Martz, A. C, Sgt 270 

Viniarsky, Watzlaw, Pvt 400 

Grampian 
Booth, James, Cook 63 

Great Bend 
Simpson, C. E., Pvt 362 

Greensburg 

Bell. A. H.. Jr., 2nd Lt 51 

Colvin, D. P.. 2nd Lt 103 

Elpern, B. D., Cpl 139 

King, H. M., 2nd Lt 225 

Smith, H. M., Capt 367 

Greencastle 
Phillips, S. E., Ist Sgt 314 



557 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Greenville 
Costianes, Nick, Pvt 106 

Harrisburg 

Boas, R. H., 1st Lt 61 

Boyken, S. V., Sgt 66 

Leiter, W. H., Pvt 238 

Naughton, F. X., Pvt 292 

Stackpole, E. J., Jr., Capt 373 

Harveys 
McCIeUand, A. S., 2nd Lt 253 

Haverford 

Thayer, Sidney, 1st Lt 387 

Upton, L. S., Col 396 

Hazleton 

Ankudovitch, W. B., Cpl 35 

Castleman, L. A., Pvt 92 

Castura, Michael, Sgt 92 

Gitz, Ralph, Cpl 164 

Mulhall, H. T.. Sgt 288 

Wear, E. W., Cpl 408 

Hershey 
Sheckart, G. C, Sgt 356 

Holidaysburg 
Hewit. B. F., Capt 189 

Honesdale 
Peterson, D. McK., Capt. . . .312 

Houtzdale 

Duev, Arma, Pvt 132 

McDermott, F. P., Sgt 255 

Huntingdon 

Black, F. W., Capt 57 

Grove, G. M., Sgt 171 

Indiana 
McLain, C. L., Capt 260 

Jeanelte 

Lewis, M. F., Cpl 241 

Meyer, A. C, Sgt 276 

Morton, L. A., Pvt 287 

Kane 
Gustafson, J. A., 2nd Lt 173 

Kingston 
Multer, W. L., Pvt 288 

K^dpmont 
Chesney, Anthony, Cpl 96 

Lancaster 

Hostetter, J. F., 2nd Lt 198 

Simmons, S. S., Pvt 361 

Landisville 
Habecker, G. M., Cpl 173 

Lansdowne 
Landes, W. S., 1st Lt 233 

Latrobe 

Anderson, T. B., Maj 34 

Barnhart, W. I., Sgt 45 

Jones, D. L., Sgt 214 

MacFarland, G. W., Cpl 257 

Lebanon 
Shuey, P. R., Sgt 359 

Lewistown 
Phillips, G. R., 1st Lt 314 

Linwood 
Stevenson, Alfred, Sgt 376 

Lost Creek 
Scanlon, Anthony, 1st Lt 348 

Mahoney City 
Reese, H. L., 1st Lt 328 

Manchester 

Pickering, W. A., Lt. Col 315 

Witmer, George, Cpl 424 

Marianna 
Armstrong, E. V., Pvt 36 

Martinsburg 
Obenour, George, Pvt 298 

Marysville 
Myers, C. W., Ist Lt 290 

Mauch Chunk 
Bryson, S. R., 1st Lt 76 

McAdoo 
Brophy, W. E., Cpl 73 



PENNSYLVANIA— Con^mwed 

McKeesport 
Caldwell, G. S. S., Pvt 84 

Meadville 
Jones, C. M., Sgt 214 

Meyersdale 
Tonks, Mark, Pvt 392 

Middletown 
Shroy, D. C, Pvt 359 

Millvale 

Blume, F. F., Cpl 60 

Imhoff, H. E., Sgt 205 

Monaca 
Irons, J. K., Cpl 206 

Morris 

Antes, J. Le R., Pvt 35 

Peacock, R. F., Cpl 309 

Mount Carmel 

Bender. John, Pvt 53 

Gorman, James A., Cpl 167 

Shamanski, W. A., Pvt 354 

Muncy 
Lockard, D. H., Sgt 245 

Myerstown 
Woomer, E. E., Sgt 426 

New Brighton 
Rolfe, O. S., Capt 339 

New Castle 

Campbell, W. M., Sgt 86 

Kingsbury, C. O., Hosp. App.225 

Dogress, Christian, Pvt 126 

Kmiotek, Aloysims, Pvt 227 

Newcomer 
Johnson, Arthur, Pvt 211 

New Eagle 
Scott, J. S., Pvt 351 

New Freedom 
Kidd, C. M., Cpl 223 

New Kensington 
Shimel, F. T., Sgt 358 

Norristown 

Stiff nell, Luch, Pvt 377 

Wright, G. L., Capt 427 

Notch 
Eckweiler, R. J., Pvt 136 

North Erwin 
Householder, J. A., Pvt 199 

Orwigsburg 
Shoener, W. M., Cook 359 

Peckville 
Lawrence, H. S., Sgt 235 

Pencoyd 
Dayton, A. S., 1st Lt 118 

Philadelphia 

Alexander, S. C, Ist Lt 31 

Archer, J. D., Pvt 35 

Bacon, B. R., Sgt 40 

Bailey, Thomas, Capt 41 

Biemueller, P. O., Wgr 55 

Birney, K. B., 1st Lt 57 

Blynn, J. M., Pvt 61 

Bolen, Jacob, Pvt 62 

Bower, George, 2nd Lt 65 

Bowles, E. J., Sgt 65 

Brown, J. R., Pvt 74 

Brown, J. J., 1st Lt 75 

Burk, W. S., 1st Lt 79 

Castleman, J. R., 1st Lt 92 

Coventry, Harry, 1st Lt 107 

Dean, J. J., Sgt 118 

Dechert, Robert. Capt 119 

Denig, R. L., Maj 120 

Donahoe, F. C, Pvt 127 

Donnelly, P. C, Wgr 127 

Draw, Charles W., 1st Lt. . . . 131 

Dunn, Joseph J., Pvt 134 

Eigenauer, J. E., 2nd Lt 138 

Este, J. D., 1st Lt 141 

Fay, J. H.. Capt 143 

Fiechter, Walter, lat Lt 145 

558 



Philadelphia — Continued 

Ferguson, J. A., 1st Lt 145 

Flegle, F. H., Pvt 148 

Forsyth, M. W., Jr., Pvt 151 

Freeman, Patrick, Sgt 153 

Goodman, W. O., Pvt 166 

Greenwood, Harry L., Sgt. . . . 169 

Grundy, John, Pvt 172 

Haney, M. W., Capt 178 

Harbison, H. J., Pvt 179 

Haws, E. H., Pvt 184 

Hendler, U. C, Capt 187 

Hennessey, Patrick, Sgt 187 

Hewitt, C. W., Jr., Cpl 189 

Howard, G. H., 1st Lt 199 

Ingersoll, Harry, Capt 205 

Innes, Thomas, Pvt 205 

James, Joseph, Pvt 208 

Johnston, G. W.. Pvt 213 

Jordan, E. J.. Cpl 215 

Kaufman, Abe, Pvt 218 

Keenan, J. A., Cpl 219 

Kerr, Roland, Cpl 222 

Kilroy, J. F., Sgt 224 

Kohn, Marian, Cpl 228 

Kuder, H. F., Sgt 231 

Lawrence, J. S., Maj 235 

Lott, J. H.. Cpl 247 

Lynch, A. B., Sgt 249 

McKendry, S. J., Pvt 259 

Mack, C, Pvt 263 

Marz, E. J., Jr., Cpl 270 

Masciarelli. Giacomo, Pvt. . . .271 

Mazkawz, Louis, Cpl 273 

Meehan, E. J., Capt 274 

Miles, T. H., 2nd Lt 277 

Milgram, J. J., Pvt 277 

Morris, E. B., Maj 285 

Morris, J. P., Cpl 285 

Morris, W. H. H., Maj 286 

Murphy, A. R.. Pvt 289 

Nachtman, L. J., Sgt 291 

Narewouchek, Trojem, Sgt. . .291 

Neely, James, Pvt 292 

Nixon, W. J., Pvt 296 

O'Brien, T. A., Sgt 299 

Ogden, George, Cpl 300 

Olanson, A. W., Sgt 301 

Osmond, F. W., Cpl 303 

Palardy, C. W., Cpl 305 

Patten, J. H., Cpl 308 

Pederson, I. O., Pvt 310 

Petty, O. H., Lt. Com 313 

Pierson, W. W., Maj 315 

Pyrah, G. W., Pvt 323 

Quinn, J. J., 1st Lt 324 

Ray, L. M., Sgt. Maj 326 

Recktenwald, Jacob, Sgt 327 

Rivel, T. M., Sgt 335 

Roach, H. E., Wgr 335 

Roberts, A. S., Pvt 336 

Rock, W. C, 2nd Lt 338 

Savage, A. V., 1st Lt 347 

Schad, Albert, Sgt 348 

Scully, G. F., Pvt 352 

Seiders, C. M., Pvt 352 

Shartle, A. J., 1st Lt 355 

Simpson, R. H., Pvt 362 

Stambaugh, Isabelle, Nurse.. .374 

Sweeney, B. F., Sgt 382 

Walsh, R. J., 1st Lt 404 

Welsh, E. J., Sgt 411 

Wheeler, F. C, 1st Lt 414 

Wilkins, John, Pvt 418 

WiUiams, C. V., Cpl 418 

WiUiams, W. C, Capt 421 

Wisher, R. F.. Pvt 423 

Zobnowski, Walter, Pvt 432 

Philipsburg 
Marks, S. J., Ist Lt 268 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Pittsburgh 

Acheson, W. C, 2nd Lt 27 

Adamski, Jiozef, Cpl 29 

Bann, Eddie, Pvt 43 

Bates, Paul, Sgt 47 

Benz, C. C, 1st Lt 53 

Brennen, H. F., Sgt 70 

Cain, R. S., Capt 84 

Cassidy. E. B., Sgt 92 

Cavanaugh, Thomas, Sgt 93 

Cohen, F. J., Pvt 101 

Cronin, R. P., Sgt Ill 

Douglas, Reed S., Sgt 129 

Dunlap, Jay, Cpl 134 

Egler, F. A., Sgt 137 

Farmer, W. R., Sec, 

Y.M.C.A 143 

Finnegan, Robert, Cpl 146 

Flannery, W. R., 1st Lt 147 

Huth, A. A., Cpl 204 

Inks, C. L., Sgt 205 

Kahle, C. C, 1st Lt 217 

Klier, G. J., Pvt 227 

Layer, Jonathan, Pvt 236 

Levinson, Abe, Pvt 240 

Macbeth, Edwin, Sgt 250 

Manula, Harry, Pvt 267 

Mates, Harry, Pvt 271 

Molter, H. C, Sgt., 1st CI. . . .281 

Newcomer, F. K., Lt. Col 294 

Pamaranski, John, Cpl 306 

Prager, Benjamin, Sgt 320 

Pulono, C. R., Pvt 322 

Rowbottom, R. G., Cpl 342 

Shane, William, Cpl 354 

Shenkel, J. H., 1st Lt 357 

Thompson, J. W., 1st Sgt. . . .389 

Vogel, A. F., Sgt 400 

Wright, F. W., Sgt 427 

Portage 
McVicker, F. D., Pvt 263 

Pottstown 

Fox, D. R., Sgt 152 

Gleason, J. V., Cpl 164 

Pottsville 

Bergstein, A. M., 1st Lt 54 

Lennox, H. K., Pvt 239 

Priceburg 

Cook, Walter, Sgt 105 

Fiorentino, Anthony, Pvt .... 146 
Main, C. L., Sgt 265 

Reading 

Brison, C. W., Mech. . .■. 71 

Frey, C. F., Pvt 154 

Smeck, James, Pvt 365 

Snyder, J. H., 1st Lt 370 

Snyder, W. P., Pvt 370 

Young, C. I., Sgt 329 



PENNSYLVANIA— Con^mwed 

Renovo 
Knauff, R. E., Pvt 227 

Roaring Springs 
Langham, G. W., Pvt 234 

Rouseville 
Main, W. B., Pvt 265 

Russelton 
Kanopsky, Frank, Pvt 217 

Sagamore 
Jeffrey, R. E., Cpl 209 

Davids 
Way. P. H., 2nd Lt 408 

Scottdale 
Kennedy, J. J., Capt 222 

Scranton 

Burns, T. V., Pvt 80 

Lesh, W. T., Sgt 240 

McGuire, M. J., Capt 258 

Morris, T. H., Pvt 286 

Vail, R. M., Maj 397 

Wheelock, F. R., Capt 414 

Shamokin 

Hardy, Orville, Cpl 179 

Stankunos, B. G., Pvt 374 

Suiter, W. C, 1st Lt 380 

Sharon 

Alexander, M. C, Cpl 31 

Pulker, H. C, Pvt 322 

Sharon Hill 
Lynch, E. W., Capt 249 

Sheffield 
Lindahl, L. E., Sgt 243 

Shenandoah 
Scandel, Alexander, Pvt 337 

Sigel 
Ackley, James, Pvt 28 

Slatington 
Handwerck, R. E., Pvt 177 

South Oil City 
Gaddis, Thomas, 1st Sgt 156 

Spartansbtirg 
Skiff, C. B., Pvt 363 

Springdale 

Esser, J. F., Cpl 141 

Thompson, G. M., Pvt 388 

Spring City 

Jennart, Leon, Bglr 209 

Reinhard, William, Pvt 330 

Stalker 
Cargin, G. I., Pvt 87 

Stroudsburg 
Gehris, J. D., Pvt 160 

Susquehanna 
Wateqs, F. E., Cpl 407 

Sykesville 
Warman, John, Pvt 406 

Tarentum 
Potter, E. R., 1st Sgt 319 



Tidewater 
Summerton, R. H., Sgt 381 

Titusville 

Edwards, H. S., Pvt 137 

Gray, J. W., 1st Lt 168 

Ross, C. J., 1st Lt 340 

Towanda 
Dill, L. C, Pvt 124 

Townhill 
Culver, Stanley, Pvt 112 

Troy 
Stanton, Charles, Jr., Cpl. . . .374 

Tyro7ie 
Owens, Gilbert, Sgt 304 

Va?iderbilt 

Pratt, Jesse, Sgt 320 

Schallenberger, H. D., 2nd Lt.348 

Verona 
Stewart, C. L., Pvt 376 

Washington 
Blond, P. S., Sgt 60 

Wayne 
Reed, Washington, 1st Lt . . . . 328 

Waynesboro 
Rumberger, H. P., Pvt 343 

Waynesburg 

Martin, Edward, Lt. Col 270 

Smith, H. S., 2nd Lt 366 

Weikert 
Pursley, W. B., Sgt 323 

Weissport 
Storm, G. P., Bn. Sgt. Maj. . .378 

West Brownsville 
Axton, A. K., Pvt 39 

West Chester 

Eppiheimer, E. L., Sgt 140 

TaylOT, F. E., Pvt 384 

Wilkesbarre 

Fuller, J. M., Sgt 155 

Miner, Asher, Col 279 

Alurdoch, R. H., 1st Lt 289 

O'Brien, Charles, 1st Lt 299 

Patterson, E. H., Cpl 308 

Jones, H. L., Cpl 215 

Wilkinsburg 
Patterson, A. B., Jr., 1st Lt. .308 
■■♦ Williamsport 

Bobb, L. C, Sgt 61 

Clarke, S. V., 1st Lt 99 

Windgap 
Billman, F. E., Pvt 56 

Wrightsville 
Verdier, WilUam, Pvt 399 

Wyalusing 
May, L. T., Pvt 273 

York 
Doll, J. A., Pvt 126 

Zelienople 
Plassmeyer, A. J., Pvt 316 



RHODE ISLAND 



Central Falls 
Norton, J. W., Sgt 297 

Chepachet 
Capwell, A. W., Pvt 86 

Cranston 
Hickey, T. J., Pvt 189 

Greenwich 
Hawke, F. J., Sgt 184 

Manville 
Preston, J. T., Jr., Sgt 321 

Nayatt 
Colley, D. T., Capt 102 



Newport 

Lawless, J. B., Sgt 235 

Noyes, S. H., Capt 298 

Sullivan, James, Pvt 380 

Pawtucket 

Connors, John, Cpl 104 

Dodge, R. S., 2nd Lt 126 

Lemieux, William, Sgt 238 

Siner, E. R., Pvt 363 

Providence 

Bourne, R. K., Cpl 65 

Broadhead, J. K., Sgt 72 

Clabby, J. J., Sgt 97 

Donnelly, Edward, 1st Lt 127 

559 



Providence — Continued 

Fratus, G. R., Pvt 153 

Greene, James A., Cpl 169 

Johnson, H. R., Pvt 211 

MacLeod, N. D., Maj 251 

Nelson, H. W., Pvt 293 

Rancourt, J. L, 1st Lt 325 

Westerly 

Blake, C. R., 1st Lt 58 

Broadfoot, Josiah, Cpl 72 

Turano, John, Pvt 395 

Woonsocket 
Nadeau, David, 1st Sgt 291 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Abbeville 
Jones, W. F., Pvt 215 

Aiken 
Mosley, Gaines, Capt 287 

Allendale 
Stoney, Bruce, Pvt 379 

Anderson 

Bailey, R. M., 2nd Lt 41 

Gilmer, Robert, 2nd Lt 163 

Ligon, L. L., Capt 242 

Bennetsville 

Faison, J. K., Pvt 142 

Palmer, W. W., Ist Lt 306 

Brownsville 
Hartley, P. L., Pvt 181 

Cades 
Smith, L. W., Sgt 367 

Camden 

Sinclair, P. K., Cpl 363 

Villepigue, J. C., Cpl., 

(M. of H.) 25 

Villepigue, J. C, Cpl 400 

Cassatt 
Boone, L. W., Pvt 63 

Charleston 

Bremmer, H. F., Sgt 69 

Cogswell, J. C, 1st Lt 100 

Holmes, J. H., Capt 196 

Jervey, F. J., Capt 210 

Jervey, T. M., 1st Lt 210 

Jordan, J. P., Cpl 216 

Lesesne, F. K., Capt 240 

McLeod, M. F., Ist Lt 261 

Prause, C. W. T., 2nd Lt 320 

Rudolph, M. C, Capt 343 

Wells, E. L., Capt 411 

White, R. G., 1st Lt 414 

Chesterfield 

Gaskins, F. 0., Cpl 159 

Hunt, H. B., Pvt 203 

Sellers, W. E., Sgt 353 

Cheraw 

McDonald, R. M., Sgt 256 

Terrell, H. P., Cpl 386 

Clemson College 

Gordon, M. A., Sgt 166 

Holmes, Burton, Pvt 195 

Colleton 

Strickland, C. M., Cpl 379 

Weeks, Y. Z., Cpl 410 

Columbia 

Carter, J. C, Pvt 90 

Manning, W. S., Maj 267 

Murray, C. E., 1st Lt 290 

Seay, M. B., Cpl 352 

Columbus 
Thompson, H. L., Capt 389 



SOUTH CAROLINA 

Darlington 
Cooper, Thomas, Sgt 106 

Easley 
Porter, C. R., Pvt 318 

Enoree 
Turner, Joe W., Sgt 395 

FloTcncc 
Mancaster, J. H., Maj 288 

Fort Motte 
Stewart, Malley, Pvt 376 

Fort Mill 
Hall, Thomas Lee, Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 19 

Nims, W. H., 1st Sgt 295 

Gaffney 

Padgett, A. J., Sgt 304 

Phillips, R. R., Pvt 314 

Glendale 
Bradley, Roe, Pvt 67 

Gray Court 
Benjamin, R. N., Ist Lt 53 

Great Falls 
Wilson, R. M., Pvt 421 

Greenville 

Batson, G. W., Cpl 47 

Callen, N. E., Maj 85 

Harbin, E. R., Pvt 179 

McManaway, H. B., Cpl 261 

Greer 

Hardin, M. N., Pvt 179 

McDowell, E. O., Pvt 257 

Wood, W. E., Pvt 425 

Hartsville 

Gardner, J. H., Sgt 158 

Hoover, W. J., 1st Lt 197 

Wallace, H. E., 2nd Lt 403 

Inman 
Foster, Garey Evans, Sgt., 

(M. of H.) 19 

Jonesville 
Hames, Wm. W., 1st Lt 176 

Kirshaw 
Thomas, R. C, Cpl 388 

Kollocks 
Caulder, L. E., Cpl 93 

Lancaster 

Springs, E. W., 1st Lt 373 

Whitaker, Daniel, Pvt 414 

Mayesville 

Moses, Ellison, Pvt 287 

Mount Carmel 
McCelvey, G. C, 1st Lt 253 

Yardborough, G. H., 1st Lt.. .428 

New Bern 
Duffy, J. C, 2nd Lt 132 

New Brockland 
Muse, E. M., Sgt 290 



North Augusta 
Adams, J. P., 1st Lt 28 

Pageland 
Funderburk, M. F., Mech. . . . 155 

McLelland, W. D., 1st Lt 261 

Pelzer 
Dickerson, William A., Pvt. . . 123 

Providence 
Heriot, James D., Cpl., 

(M. of H.) 20 

Heriot, J. D., Cpl 188 

Reidsville 
Rinehart, E. T., Cpl 334 

Richburg 
Cochrane, R. S., C.P.M 100 

Rock Hill 
Dozier, J. C, Ist Lt., 

(M. of H.) 18, 130 

Smith, C. A., Pvt 365 

Rockton 
Hamilton, Reuben G., Maj. . .176 

Roebuck 
Arnold, D. G., Cpl 36 

Spartansburg 

McKinney, L. L., Pvt 260 

Schwing, J. A., Ist Lt 351 

Summerton 
Mood, J. A., Capt 282 

Summerville 
Legge, B. R., Maj 238 

Sumter 

Jones, S. E., Cpl 215 

Sims, G. D., Pvt 363 

Swansea 
Neese, H. L., Pvt 292 

Timber Lake 
Lunsf ord, Jesse, Cpl 249 

Timm,onsviUe 
Baker, McLaurin, Sgt 42 

Turbeville 
Turbeville, W. J., Pvt 395 

Union 

Arthur, D. H., Capt 36 

Fillyaw, W. J., Pvt 146 

Fore, J. E., Sgt 150 

Fore, S. W., Sgt 151 

Sexton, F. H., 1st Lt 354 

Walhalla 
Bryant, H. E., Pvt 76 

Walterboro 
Hope, E. B., 1st Lt 197 

Wareshoals 
Van Hoy, J. L., Pvt 398 

WestvUle 
Hilton, R. S., Sgt., 

(M. of H.) 20, 192 



Clear Lake 
Hand, Leo, Pvt 177 

Columbia 
Norton, J. A., Wgr 297 

Drayer 
Rousch, J. R., Pvt 341 

Edgemont 
Highley, E. W., Sgt 190 



SOUTH DAKOTA 

Mitchell 
O'Flaherty, C. F., Chap 300 

Thorne, C. F., Pvt 390 

Redfield 
Beard, E. L., Pvt 49 

Volga 
Groenenboon, Onno, Pvt 171 



Watauga 
Burroughs, F. A., Sgt 81 

Watertown 
McCain, A. J., Pvt 253 

Wecola 
Hamak, Frank A., Pvt 175 



Ashland City 
Boyd, T. E., 2nd Lt 66 

Athens 
Wilson, J. B., 1st Lt 421 

Atoka 
Adkinson, Joseph B., Sgt., 

(M. of H.) 17 



TENNESSEE 

Baileytown 
Weems, J. F., Pvt 410 

Baynardsville 
French, Henry, Pvt 154 

Bellbuckle 
Blackburn, W. E., Cpl 58 

560 



Blountville 
Taylor, W. C, Sgt 385 

Bo ma 
Lowe, Thurman, Sgt 247 

Bon Aqua 
Vaughn, J. H., Sgt 398 



Geographical Index — Continued 



TENNESSEE— Confenwed 



Bristol 

Goodwin, R. H., Sgt 166 

Buntyn 

Gotten, O. L., Gpl 107 

Butler 
Reece, B. G., 1st Lt 327 

Capleville 
Wilkinson, Thaddeus, Sgt. . . .418 

Chattanooga 

Adler, J. O., Maj 29 

Dudderar, M. B., Sgt 132 

Igou, Paul, Sgt 205 

GiUiam, R. E., Ist Lt 163 

Leonard, J. W., Lt. Gol 239 

Roberts, S. K., Pvt 336 

Seagraves, Charles, 1st Lt. . . .352 

Sharpe, R. E., 2nd Lt 355 

Shannon, F. B., Sgt 355 

Starkey, J. W., 1st Lt 374 

Wilson, T. J., Pvt 422 

Cleveland 
Richmond, C. L., Pvt 332 

Coal Creek 
Slover, Robert, Gpl 364 

Columbia 
Younger, R. L., 2nd Lt 430 

Copperhill 
Smith, Gharlie, Pvt 365 

Cosby 
Nowlin, G. A., 1st Sgt 298 

Creston 
Johnson, Henry, Pvt 212 

Crossville 
Lemert, Milo, Ist Sgt., 

(M. of H.) 21 

Thurman, L. T., Sgt 390 

Cumberland Gap 
Morison, J. H. S., 1st Lt 285 

Dayton 
Potter, Walter, Pvt 319 

Decatur 
Arrants, W. R., 1st Lt 36 

Dickson 
Dudley, Mack, Pvt 132 

Dover 
Hilliard, G. C., Sgt 192 

Dresden 
Jones, H. J., 2nd Lt 215 

Dyersburg 
Miller, G. F., Sgt 278 

Elbridge 
Lynch, R. D., Pvt 249 

Elizabethton 
Folsom, L. H., 1st Lt 150 

Erwin 

Bowman, S. E., Pvt 65 

Stewart, G. L., Sgt 376 

Etowah 
LUlard, D. W., Capt 242 

Finger 
Weaver, J. F., Pvt 408 

Fort Henry 
Lyons, D. M., 2nd Lt 250 

Fruitland 
Walker, H. J., Pvt 402 

Fountain City 

Clark, W. L., Pvt 99 

Lowe, W. O., 2nd Lt 247 

Greenfield 
Sackett, D. S., 1st Lt 345 

Helmwood 
Cross, James, 2nd Lt Ill 

Hillsboro 
Anderson, Leonard, Cpl 33 

Humboldt 
Kohlwyck. O. C, Pvt 228 



Jacksboro 
MUler, Hobart, Pvt 278 

Jackson 
Short, G. D., Pvt 359 

Jamestown 
Beaty, LesUe, Pvt 50 

Jefferson City 
Cross, WiUie, Pvt Ill 

Jonesboro 

Duncan, Basil E., Pvt 133 

Mottern, V. C, Sgt. 1st CI. . .287 
Taylor, Oscar, Sgt 384 

Ki7igston 
Wright, C. S., Cpl 427 

Kittyton 
Edwards, Garrett, Sgt 137 

Knoxville 

Blair, G. A., Capt 58 

Boyd, R. H., 2nd Lt 66 

Carr, J. M., Sgt 88 

Carter, P. D., 2nd Lt 90 

Cooper, W. N., Pvt 106 

Coram, C. A., Pvt 106 

Eckel, W. H., 2nd Lt 136 

Hill, F. Y., 1st Lt 191 

Home, W. T., Pvt 198 

Hutson, G. R., Pvt 204 

Jones, J. T., Cpl 215 

Karnes, James E., Sgt., 

(M. of H.) 20 

Karnes, J. E 218 

Leach, J. W., 1st Lt 236 

McKiddy, Zona, Pvt 260 

Mingle, C. L., Pvt 280 

Moody, Rolf, Capt 282 

Murrian, J. H., 1st Lt 290 

Swaggerty, AlUe, Sgt 332 

Thompson, C. W., Sgt 388 

Tillery, J. M., Sgt 391 

Lafollette 
Cox, O. C, Sgt 108 

Laurel Bloomery 
Fritz, L. B., Pvt 154 

Lebanon 
Hobbs, A. T., 1st Lt 193 

Lenoir City 

Cagle, T. G., Pvt 83 

Cannon, C. F., Sgt 86 

Howard, CharUe, Cpl 199 

Packett, J. W., Cpl 304 

Plemmons, R. L., Cpl 316 

Spears, G. W., Cpl 372 

Wright, J. D., Cpl 427 

Livingston 
Mitchell, J. A., 1st Lt 280 

London 
Costner, Oley, Pvt 107 

Louisburg 
Davis, E. C, Sgt 116 

Maryville 
Cable, R. B., Sgt 83 

Memphis 

Abele, H. A., 1st Lt 27 

Barnwell, F. H., 2nd Lt 45 

Bassi, Joseph, Pvt 46 

Bell, Joe, Sgt 52 

Brinkley, A. W., Capt 71 

Buck, B. B., Bri. Gen 77 

Engle, J. C, Sgt 140 

Fontaine, H. L., 1st Lt 150 

Jerry, Barney, Cpl 210 

Lewis, F. N., Capt 241 

Mason, Zelna, Pvt 271 

Quinn, Jim, 2nd Lt 324 

Sellers, C. G., 1st Lt 353 

Tucker, L. J., Pvt 394 

Vinton, T. W., 1st Lt 400 

561 



Milligan College 
White, J. B., Pvt 417 

Mitchellville 
Dobbs, Lain, Sgt 125 

Morristown 
Ward, C. J., Pvt., (M. of H.) . 25 

Moscow 
Pruitt, P. S., Pvt 322 

Mount Pleasant 
Thompson, J. W., Cpl 389 

Mount Vernon 
Lunsford, B. B., Cpl 249 

Mulberry 
Rives, J. S., Pvt 335 

Murfreesboro 

Brown, Lester, Pvt 75 

Ridley, J. A., 1st Lt 333 

Nashville 

Alsup, J. W., Pvt 33 

Anthony, H. B., Sgt 35 

Duncan, C, B,, Capt 133 

Manier, W. R., Jr., Capt 266 

Meade, Frierson, Jr., Capt. . .273 

Srygley, E. M., 1st Lt 373 

Timothy, J. S., 2nd Lt 391 

Newmarket 
WUes, G. L., Pvt 417 

Newport 
Epley, Bruce, Sgt 140 

Normandy 
CardweU, H. W., Cpl 87 

Oliver Springs 
Diggs, Benjamin W., Pvt. . . . 124 
Stripling, W. B., Cpl 379 

Pall Mall 
York, A. C, Cpl., (M. of H.) 

26, 429 

Brookshire, A. B., Sgt 72 

Pittsburgh Landing 
Barnett, C. E., Pvt 45 

Ripley 
Woodard, W. L., Pvt 425 

Rodgersville 
Cinamon, Archie, Pvt 97 

Rutledge 
Daniels, W. H., Pvt 115 

Russellville 
TaUey, Edward R., Sgt., 

(M. of H.) 24 

Servanne 
Richards, J. N. C, Capt 332 

Shelbyville 
Tune, H. R., 1st Lt 395 

Springfield 
Strange, G. F., Pvt 379 

Tellico Plains 

Brown, B. W., Sgt 73 

ElUs, N. W., 1st Lt 138 

Tiptonville 
Gates, C. B., Capt 93 

Trenton 
Sanderfer, P. C, Sgt 346 

Trezevant 
Brooks, E. E., Pvt 72 

Union City 
Whitson, R. K., Capt 416 

Wetland 
Hatcher, S. H., Pvt 183 

Wilson, Shug, Pvt 421 

Yorkville 
Dozier, Carmon, Pvt 130 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Abilene 
Red, H. D., Cpl 327 

Austin 

Barrow, C. L., 1st Lt 45 

Moore, C. J., Capt 283 

Smith, J. W., 1st Lt 367 

Whisenant, H. W., 2nd Lt 414 

Young, C. G., 1st Lt 429 

Barry 
Bell, G. A., Cpl 52 

Bay City 
Gaines, J. P., 2nd Lt 156 

Beaumont 
Dallas, F. W., Cpl 114 

Bess May 
Cavenee, C. E., Sgt 93 

Boerne 
Nichols, C. E., Sgt 294 

Brenham 

Lipscomb, A. E., Sgt 244 

Ruland, H. F., Pvt 343 

Brownwood 
Reese, Wm., Pvt 328 

Byran 
Buchanan, Alfred, Sgt 76 

Cedar Valley 
Simpson, A. R., Pvt 362 

China Springs 
WilUs, Paul, Sgt 420 

Cleburne 

Nail, E. K., Sgt 291 

Roberts, C. A., Sgt 336 

Colorado 
Worrell, J. M., Pvt 426 

Comanche 
McKimmey, J. C, 2nd Lt 260 

Dallas 
Florian, P. A., Jr., 2nd Lt. . . . 149 

Gumm, Jay D., Sgt 172 

Hildebrand, Harry, Sgt 191 

Kinney, M. H., Sgt 225 

Loomis, J. S., 1st Lt 246 

Rozella, G. F., Jr., Lt. Col. . .342 
Swain, J. R., Pvt 382 

De Kalb 
Moore, J. H., 2nd Lt 283 

Dime Box 
Brummett, J. R., Pvt 76 

Denison 

Abbott, R. L., Cpl 27 

Crawford, W. D., Capt 110 

Leeper, D. C, Capt 238 

Denton 

Grant, Alfred A., 1st Lt 168 

Johnston, Frank, Cpl 213 

Douglas 
Warren, R. W., Pvt 407 

Duffin 
Waldrop, B. X., Sgt 402 

Eagle Pass 
Ortiz, Conception, Pvt 303 

El Paso 

Anderson, P. H., Pvt 34 

Dreben, Sam, 1st Sgt 130 

Johnson, A. L., Cpl 211 

Smith, H. L., Ist Lt 366 

Stains, T. R., 2nd Lt 373 

Warren, E. R., 1st Lt 406 

Ennis 
Stapleton, Gordon, 2nd Lt . . . 374 

Farmers Branch 
McClendon, J. H., 1st Lt. . . .354 

Fort Sam Houston 

Gaston, R. A., Cpl 159 

Smith, H. A., Col 366 

Fort Worth 

Brewster, Hugh, Ist Lt 70 

Butcher, T. W., Cpl 82 

Jackson, G. C, Sgt 206 

Johnson, G. A., 2nd Lt 211 



TEXAS 

Fort Worth — Continued 

Myers, L. W., Cpl 291 

Ryan, O. H., Cpl 344 

Terrell, A. W., 2nd Lt 386 

Friday 
Courtney, A. M., Pvt 107 

Galveston 

Feigle, W. M., Sgt 144 

Nicholls, H. O., Sgt 294 

Ryan, J. E., Cpl 344 

Gatesville 

Marlin, Frank, Pvt 268 

Morrison, O. K., 1st Lt 286 

Goodlett 
Montgomery, C. G., Pvt 282 

Goose Creek 

Collier, C. C, Cpl 102 

Dunlavy, H. D., Pvt 134 

Granbury 

Joiner, A. E., Pvt 213 

Yantis, E. M., 1st Lt 328 

Grandview 
Hillburn, H. S., Capt 192 

Greenville 

Ashburn, I. S., Maj 37 

Gee, O. J., 1st Lt 160 

Parker, J. A., Pvt 307 

Hale Center 
Cooper, J. A., 2nd Lt 106 

Hebbronville 

Yaeger, Louis, Pvt 428 

Yaeger, Roy, Cpl 428 

Hillsboro 
Mason, C. H., Ist Lt 271 

Hubbard 
Smith, W. K., Sgt 369 

Houston 

Carlson, E. A., Cpl 87 

Higley, G. R., 1st Lt 190 

McCall, Andy, Pvt 253 

Manning, James, H. A., 1st CI 266 

Pride, H. N., 1st Lt 322 

Shepherd, R. H. C, Pvt 357 

Houston Heights 
Houston, Clyde, Pvt 199 

Jordantown 
Stewart, A. E., Pvt 376 

Josephine 
Reese, J. D., Pvt 328 

Kent 
Holt, J. L., Pvt 196 

Kirkland 

Dry, C. C, Sgt 131 

Shoemaker, L. O., Cpl 368 

Lamesa 
Cooksey, T. L., Sgt 105 

Laredo 
Taylor, J. L., Capt 384 

Leggett 
Votaw, L. H., Cpl 401 

Pilgrim 
Burnett, Clifton, Sgt 80 

Lojneta 
Spangler, Louis, Pvt 371 

Marlin 
Stegar, B. A., Pvt 375 

Mart 
CoUey. T. C, 1st Lt 102 

Merkel 
Nixon, L. H., Capt 296 

Midland 
Rhea, J. C, Col 331 

Milford 
Baucom, B. V., Capt 47 

Missouri 
Nelson, A. E., Sgt. 1st CI 293 

Moody 
Morrison, J. S., Sgt 286 

Mt. Pleasant 
Weimer, J. S., Pvt 410 



Munger 
Peacock, Jack, Sgt 209 

Myra 
Crawford, R. E., Cpl HO 

Petersburg 
Curtis, W. C, Pvt 114 

Pilot Point 
Boggs, E. H., Cpl 61 

Pluck 
Deggs, George, Pvt 120 

Post City 
Hammons, C. C, Cpl 177 

Quanah 
Hankins, S. M., 1st Lt 178 

Refugio 
Chatman, G. M., Pvt 95 

Richardson 
Blewett, C. H., Pvt 59 

Rocksprings 
Bourland, W. F., Ist Lt 65 

Rockwall 
Brown, M. H., 2nd Lt 75 

Rosebud 
Tawater, C. M., Sgt 384 

Sabinal 
Peters, H. N., Capt 311 

Saint Jo 
Barton, T. D., Capt 46 

San Antonio 
Barkeley, David B., Pvt., 

(M. of H.) 17 

Bruce, A. D., Maj 76 

Freml, Wesley, 1st Lt 154 

Frost, John, 1st Lt 154 

Haley, R. R., 1st Lt 174 

Ogden, I. C, Capt 300 

Rote, T. C, 1st Lt 348 

Simpson, J. M., Capt 362 

Tobin, E. G., Ist Lt 392 

San Marcos 
Lindsey, C. S., Pvt 243 

Sealy 
Loescher, F. B., Sgt 245 

Somerville 
Garcia, Graviel, Pvt 157 

Stratford 
Ritchie, E. D., Pvt 334 

Strawn 
Head, C. E., Cpl 185 

Sunset 
Worthen, W. R., Mech 426 

Sweetwater 
Focht, J. A., 1st Lt 149 

Texarkana 
WUcox, G. E., 2nd Lt 417 

Tulla 
Jordan, Jack, Cpl 215 

Hensley, T. L., Pvt 188 

Waco 
Harlow, L. E., Cpl 180 

Weatherford 

Hart, J. S., IstLt 181 

Pollard, RusseU, Cpl 317 

Wellington 
Pennington, Edgar, Pvt 311 

Westoff 
Danysch, S. G., Sgt 115 

Whitewright 
Sloan, O. L., Pvt 364 

Whorton 
Manning, J. C, Cpl 266 

Wichita Falls 
Carrigan, A. H., 1st Lt 88 

Winnsboro 
Coats, L. C, Pvt 100 



662 



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Benson 
Monk, F. C, Pvt 282 

Deseret 
Theobald. C. G., Cpl 387 

Filmore 
Day, Clinton, Pvt 118 

Ibapah 
Lee, T. F., Pvt 237 



UTAH 

Logan 
Maughan, R. L., lat Lt 272 

Peoa 
Crandall, R. L., Pvt 109 

Rozel 
Fraky, F. M.. Sgt 153 

Salt Lake City 

AUen, C. E., 1st Lt 32 

Bird, F. M., Ph. M 57 



Salt Lake City — Continued 

Bosone, P. P., Sgt 64 

Chenoweth, C. E., Capt 96 

Cook, L. H., Capt 105 

Fletcher, H. B.. Cpl 148 

Hiller, W. S., Cpl 192 

Hughes, G. D., Cpl 201 

Toquerville 
Naegle, H. M., Pvt 291 



Albans 
Sumner, C. S., Capt 381 

Barry 
SulUvan, Jerry, Sgt 381 

Burlington 

Burgess, F. V., 1st Lt 79 

Dorey, Leo J., Pvt 128 

Hamilton, Lloyd A., lat Lt. . . 176 
Jackson, H. N., Maj 206 

East Hardwick 
Cushion, L. J., Pvt 114 



VERMONT 

Essex Junction 
Aldrich, P. H., 1st Lt 30 

Hardwick 
Batchelder, H. W., 1st Lt 47 

Huntington 
Chamberlain, L J., Pvt 94 

Ludlow 
Ballard, F. E., Pvt 42 

Newport 
Emery, Donald, Pvt 139 

St. Albans 
Maokey, D. S., 1st Lt 251 



Stowe 
Smith, D. F., Capt 366 

Waitsfield 
LaMorder, H. C, Sgt 233 

Websterville 
Miller, A. E., Pvt 277 

West Rutland 
Carter, Edward, Sgt 90 

White River Junction 
Hunt, Charles, Pvt 202 



Abingdon 
Price, Thomas, Pvt 322 

Waters, Taliesin, 2nd Lt 407 

Baskerville 
Curtis, B. B., Cpl 113 

Berryville 
Reynolds, W. G., Capt 331 

Big Stone Gap 
Allman, Frank, Cpl 32 

Blackstone 
Irby, Spirley, Pvt 206 

Bloxom 
Somers, V. L., 2nd Lt 370 

Bonair 
McCleur, E. A., 2nd Lt 254 

Broadwater 
Doughty, C. A., Pvt 129 

Buena Vista 
Jenkins, J. T., Sgt 209 

Cambria 
Cooper, E. B., Pvt 106 

Cape Charles 
Costin, Henry G., Pvt. 

(M. of H.) 18 

Costin, H. G., Pvt 106 

Castlewood 
Branson, W. W., Cpl 68 

Catawba 
Wright, J. W., Sgt 427 

Charlottesville 
Marsh, J. C, Pvt 269 

Chase City 
Gregory, Earl D., Sgt. 

(M. of H.) 19 

Cheriton 
Baker, John, Pvt 41 

Churchland 
Lawrence, V. S., Cpl 235 

Clenchport 
Estep, Isaac, Pvt 141 

Clintwood 
Phipps, W. B., Pvt 315 

Ctitz 
Hudnall, J. W., Sgt 201 

ShankUn, A. W., 1st Lt 355 

Culpeper 
Diener, Louis, Capt 123 

Courtland 
Jordan, N. L., Pvt 216 



VIRGINIA 

Danville 
Lumpkin, L. M., Sgt 248 

Davis Wharf 
West, J. E., Sgt 412 

Dispotanda 
Hatch, B. T., Jr., Sgt 183 

Drivers 
Hurdle, W. G., Pvt 203 

Emory 
Handy, T. T., Capt 177 

Earlhurst 
Woodville, J. P., Pvt 425 

East Falls Church 
Fenwick, E. G., Pvt 144 

Farmville 

Davis, W. C, 1st Sgt 118 

Dunnington, W. G., 2nd Lt . . . 135 

Ferrum 
Ingram, I. F., Pvt 205 

Fredericksburg 

Bass, U. F., 1st Lt 46 

Stone, A. H., 1st Lt 378 

Greenville 
Rowan, H. P., Cpl 342 

Gordonville 
Bell, W. B., Cpl 52 

Grove Hill 
Kite, G. J., Pvt 226 

Hamilton 

Fuller, E. C, Capt 155 

Davis, T. H., Pvt 117 

Godfrey, J. E., Sgt 165 

Hanover 
Vial, F. A., Cpl 399 

Honaker 
Wygal, L. A., Pvt 427 

Hopewell 
Jones, C. E., Cpl 214 

Houston 
Barksdale, A. D., Capt 44 

Imboden 
Kennedy, Grant, Cpl 221 

Ivy Depot, Albermarle County 
Adams, F. W., Ist Lt 28 

Lanexa 
Burrell, Reuben, Pvt 81 

Lane View 
Sadler, G. W., lat Lt 345 

Lauraville 
Brown, H. A., Cpl 74 



Lebanon 
Robb, W. E., Chap 335 

Leesburg 
Manning, J. F., Jr., Ist Lt 266 

Lent 
Carter, H. C, Pvt 90 

Lexington 
Graham, Edward L., Capt 168 

Lofton 
Zirkle, J. M., Pvt 431 

Louisa 
Daniel, C. E., Pvt 115 

Luray 
Menefee, M. J., 1st Lt 274 

Lynchburg 

Glass, H. B.. Cpl 164 

Hughes, W. E., Pvt 201 

Jennings, E. A., 1st Lt 210 

Loyd. S. A., Sgt 248 

TomUn, GUmore, Sgt 392 

Mount Landing 
Parker, H. C, 1st Lt 306 

Nash 
Bradley, Manley, Sgt 67 

Naulakla 
Carter, Clary, Pvt 89 

Newport News 
Burks, J. B., 2nd Lt 80 

Norfolk 

Byrd, W. E., Bglr 83 

Derrickson, Paul W., 2nd Lt..l21 

Hennely, J. A., 2nd Lt 187 

Shepherd, L. C, 1st Lt 357 

Woodward, R. F., 1st Lt 425 

Norton 
Youell, R. McN., Maj 429 

Norwood 
Bolton, A. E., Capt 62 

Old Church 
Tignor, W. P., Pvt 391 

Orange County 
Dovell, C. E., 1st Lt 129 

Petersburg 

Adams, Edward, Pvt 28 

Peck, M. H., Capt 310 

Smith, H. L., Jr., Capt 367 

Peterscreek 
Chaney, Edward, Pvt 95 

Portsmouth 
Sylvester, McD., Maj 383 



563 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Purcellville 
Hirst, S. C, Pvt 192 

Radford 

Alley, A. H., Sgt 32 

Farmer, J. B., Cpl 143 

Nye, W. W., 1st Lt 298 

Richmond 

Allen, J. E., Cpl 37 

Bogga, J. C, 1st Lt 62 

Dunn, James, Pvt 134 

Garthright, J. E., Pvt 159 

Gorman, Carlysle A., Sgt 167 

Maxie, E., Cpl 272 

Miles, H. B., Pvt 277 

WaddUl, E. C, Maj 401 

Word, W. E., 1st Lt 426 

Roanoke 

Hammond, C. G., Pvt 177 

Johnson, B. W., Pvt 211 



\IRGINIA— Continued 

Roanoke — Continued 

Shelor, C. A., 2nd Lt 357 

Sibold, G. C, Sgt 360 

Rockymount 
Parcell, C. N., Pvt 306 

Salem 
Bishop, G. O., Pvt 57 

Schoolfield 
Lawhorne, D. H., Pvt 235 

Sem,Tog 
Monroe, C. T., Sgt 282 

South Boston 
Gilliland, S. F., Jr., Pvt 163 

/Staunton 

Greene, John N., Capt 169 

Opie, H. L., Maj 302 

Robertson, A. G., 2nd Lt 336 

Stephens City 
Carbaugh, C. F., Pvt 86 



Theological Seminary 
Richmond, C. H., Cpl 332 

Virgilina 
Royster, T. R., 1st Lt 342 

Virginia Beach 
Rockey, K. E., Capt 338 

Warrenton 
Carter, F. W., 1st Lt 90 

Waverly 

Johnson, W. T., Sgt 213 

Mezoff, J. J., Cpl 276 

Wicomico Church- 
Stephens, J. W. P., Capt 376 

Winchester 

AUamong, I. F., Cpl 31 

Conrad, R. Y., Capt 104 

Reid, J. W.. Cpl 329 



Aberdeen 
Moran, P. J., Pvt 284 

Aladdin 
Guy, Leonard E., Sgt 173 

Anacontes 
Causland, H. L., Pvt 93 

Battleground 
Wallace, J. A., Cpl 403 

Bellingham 
Barto, T. D., Cpl 46 

Charleston 
Millsap, Earl, Pvt 279 

Cohille 
Walston, R. E., Bglr 404 

Crawford 
Allworth, Edward C, Capt. 

(M. of H.) 17 

Douglas 
Barlow, F. A., 1st Lt 44 

Stanwood 
Teiseth, J. B., Pvt 385 

Endicott 
Kinney, C. A., 1st Lt 225 

Enumclaw 
MacKall, M. R., Capt 251 

Fort Casey 
EnRliah, M. L., Capt 140 

Fort Flagler 
Easterbrook, A. E., 1st Lt 136 

Grandwies 
Turley, C. L., Cpl 395 



WASHINGTON 

Harrington 
Witt, G. W., Ph. M. 3rd CI.. .424 

lone 
Scott, R. C, Pvt 351 

Kalama 
Henderson, P. A., 1st Lt 187 

Kelso 
Smith, N. R., Sgt 368 

Mount Vernon 
Berg, Joseph, Pvt 53 

National 
Rexroth, H. J., Pvt 330 

Erkenbrack, H. B., Pvt 140 

Seattle 

Akers, E. W., 2nd Lt 30 

Angell, Howard, Sgt 35 

Cohn, E. S., Capt 101 

Button, H. L., Pvt 135 

King, R. E., Pvt 225 

LeMay, J. J., Pvt 238 

Mathews, R. E., Pvt 271 

Nelson, C. F. M., Pvt 293 

Nolan, V. A., Ph. M 296 

Syverson, G. I., Pvt 383 

Widderfield, C. J., 2nd Lt 417 

Worsham, E. W., Capt 426 

Sedro Woolley 
Cooper, O. M., Cpl 106 

Selah 
Cronkhite, L. G., 2nd Lt Ill 



Spokane 

Cohn, D. H., 1st Lt 101 

Hill, L. G., 1st Lt 191 

McEwen, G. O., Sgt 257 

Smith, R. O., 1st Lt 368 

Wylder, C. O., Pvt 429 

Soap Lake 
Yuill, J. O., Sgt 430 

Tacoma 

Aird, William A., Maj 30 

Ballestero, F. V., Pvt 43 

Bradbury, A. W., Capt 67 

Farwell, G. W., Maj 143 

Johnson, Reginald, Cook 212 

Stone, E. R., Col 378 

Vanvoris, H. S., 2nd Lt 398 

Tono 
Siebert, Clarence, Pvt 360 

Toppenish 

Carvo, J. H., Pvt 91 

Ethier, Ralph, Sgt 141 

Spencer, Ernest, Pvt 372 

Union City 
Coyle, W. J., Capt 108 

Vancouver 
Glenn, Charles, Pvt 164 

Wenatchee 
BoHn, H. E., Bn. Sgt. Maj. . . 62 
Cain, L. B., Pvt 84 

Winlock 
Wall, W. W., Pvt 403 



Beckley 
McGinnis, W. H., Cpl 257 

Belle Point 
Dunbar, Charles T., Cpl 133 

Bluefield 

Buchman, R. C, Pvt 77 

Shumate, C. L., Pvt 359 

Boggs 
Bragg, J. W., Pvt 68 

Buffalo 
McKinley, Earl, 1st Lt 260 

Charleston 

Barber, T. M., 1st Lt 43 

Hall, Harold, Pvt 175 

Payne, F. W., 2nd Lt 309 

Quick, J. H., Sgt. Maj 324 

Rippetoe, G. C, 1st Lt 334 

Shumate, J. W., Pvt 359 

Weaver, W. D., Pvt 408 

Chelyan 
White, Jess, Cpl 414 



WEST VIRGINIA 

Eckman 
Cuff, W. E., Pvt 112 

Elm Grove 
Auber, J. J., Pvt 38 

French Creek 
Brady, D. E., Capt 67 

Gloves Gap 
Thomas, Fred, 2nd Lt 388 

Great Cacapon 
Whittington, C. E., Pvt 416 

Henderson 
Birchfield, Kenneth, Cpl 56 

Huntington 

Dial, Walter V., Lt 122 

McNulty, H. C, 1st Lt 262 

Miller, J. C, Jr., 2nd Lt 278 

Kilsyth 
Holmes, F. R., Capt 195 

Lindsay 
Mounts, W. D., Pvt 287 



Lost Creek 
Fox, W. H., Pvt 152 

Martinshurg 
Licklider, J. E., Sgt 241 

Thompson, L. E., Cpl 389 

Moundsville 
Brown, George, Pvt 74 

Mount Lick 

Oiler, George, Sgt 300 

Supler, J. M., Pvt 381 

Myrtle 
Deskins, Frank, Cpl 121 

Nebo 
Siers, Frank, Pvt 360 

Newcomer stown 
Freshour, E. W., Pvt 154 

Parkersburg 
Griffen, Wilham L., Cpl 170 

Ravenswood 
Morgan, F. M., 1st Lt 284 



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Ripley 
Raines, Lester, Pvt 325 

St. Albans 
Pauley, W. E., Pvt 309 

Thornton 
Hovatter, E. E., Pvt 199 



WEST VIRGINIA— Coreimwed 

Ward 
Settle, Frank, Pvt 353 

War Eagle 
Cline, J. L., Pvt 100 

Weston 
Wales, W. C, Pvt 402 



Wheeling 

Free, G. M., Sgt 153 

Hildredth, R. P., Capt 191 

Williamson 
Chafin, Marile, Cpl 94 



Abbottsford 
Parkhill, O. L., 2nd Lt 307 

Almond 
Lienhard, Jacob, 2nd Lt 242 

Amery 
Griffith, Chauncy M., Pvt. ... 170 

Appleton 
Whitman, Guy, Pvt 416 

Ashland 
Thorsen, Edwin B., 2nd Lt. . .390 

Barron 
Curtis, R. A., 1st Sgt 114 

Beaver Dam 
Keadok, Joseph, Pvt 218 

Cramp, Tony, Pvt 109 

Fritz, A. W., Pvt 154 

Williams, J. J., 2nd Lt 419 

Birnamwood 
Wetzel, H. W., Pvt 413 

Boyceville 
Lewis, James, Sgt 241 

Brule 
Sevalia, W. S., Cpl 354 

Catawba 
Sprague, A. E., Pvt 373 

Chaseburg 
Larson, J. D., Pvt 234 

Chippewa Falls 
McSorley, James, Sgt 263 

Clayton 
Tuftin, Carl, Pvt 394 

Darlitigton 
Schuckhart, Frank, Pvt 350 

Deer Park 

Aamodt, Morris, Sgt 27 

Sakrison, R. H., 1st Lt 345 

Dalavan 
Dillenbeck, Willard, Pvt 124 

Eau Claire 

Adler, Nick, Wgr 29 

Glomski, Frank, Sgt 164 

Johnson, Richard, Sgt 212 

McClusky, Ross, Cpl 254 

Slagsvol, O. T., 2nd Lt 364 

Elkhorn 
Evenson, Elmer, Sgt 142 

Evansville 
McMurry, O. R., 1st Lt 262 

Exeland 
Thorngate, George, 1st Lt. . . .390 

Fond du Lac 

Grabinski, Elmer C, Cpl 167 

Halfmann, Anthony N., Sgt. .174 
Korth, Herman, Sgt 229 

Fort Atkinson 
Reich, L. B., 1st Lt 329 

Forestville 
Luebke, A. J., 1st Lt 248 

Friendship 
WoUert, E. J., Cpl 424 

Gladden 
Kuhlman, G. W., 2nd Lt 231 

Green Bay 

Noble, C. G., 1st Lt 296 

Flatten, M. A., Cook 316 

Springer, Frank, Pvt 373 

Heger City 
Hoffman, L. L., Pvt 194 



WISCONSIN 

Hillsboro 
Burton, E. A., 1st Lt 81 

High Cliff 
Chirafisi, A. J., Sgt 96 

Holstein 
Leitner, Aloysius, Pvt 238 

Janesville 
Bleasdale, R. H., Pvt 59 

Kenosha 
Masclowski, Vincent, Pvt. . . .271 

Kewaunee 
Jerabek, J. J., Cpl 210 

LaCrosse 
Hanson, W. R., Pvt 178 

Lampson 
Slack, Clayton H., Pvt. 

(M. of H.) 24 

Loyal 
Austermann, R. W., 2nd Lt. . . 38 

Madison 

Noble, G. B., 1st Lt 296 

Robinson, A. H., 1st Lt 337 

Taubert, A. A., Pvt 384 

Manitowoc 
White, D. W., 2nd Lt 414 

Marathon City 
Gottschalk, F. L., 1st Lt 167 

Marianette 

Bordvick, M. A., Sgt 64 

Culnan, J. H., Sgt 112 

Marshfield 
Purdy, W. D., Sgt 323 

Mazomanie 
Orcutt, Ivor, Pvt 303 

Menasha 

Raleigh, W. J., Pvt 325 

Shedlewski, J. F., Pvt 356 

Thalke, M. P., Sgt 387 

Menomonie 
Billis, Gust, Sgt 56 

Merrilla?i 
Carlson, Emil, Pvt 87 

Milwaukee 

Brown, A. B., Sgt 73 

Bub, Elroy, Pvt 76 

Burr, George, Sgt. 1st CI 81 

Faatz, S. R., Pvt 142 

Gearhard, A. F., 1st Lt 160 

Helliwell, H. H., 1st Lt 186 

Holt, F. M., Sgt 196 

Kielpinski, V. P., Sgt 223 

Kochanik, John, Cpl 228 

Krasigroch, P. J., 2nd Lt 230 

Kubacki, Steve, Sgt 231 

Kukoski, John, Pvt 231 

Loomis, C. v., Cpl 246 

McKinney, D. J., Sgt 260 

Mathey, M. L., Pvt 271 

Mueller, Joseph, Jr., Pvt 288 

Nowak, J. M., Sgt 298 

Robison, E. M., Capt 337 

Shanahan, E. T., Sgt 354 

Socha, Rudolph, Pvt 370 

Stuckrad, A. L., Cpl 380 

Techel, E. W., Pvt 385 

Minong 
Cunningham, F. L., 1st Lt. . .113 

Milton Junction 
West, C. B., Sgt 412 



Mondavi 
Dillon, Harry, 2nd Lt 124 

Neenah 
Schultz, Arthur, Sgt 350 

Oconto 
Johnson, Paul, Pvt 212 

Oshkosh 

Montag, B. W., Cpl 282 

Petersen, Theodor, Sgt 312 

Spencer, J. D., 1st Lt 372 

Port Washington 

Borkus, Thomas, Cpl 64 

Steiner, G. C, Sgt 375 

Potter 
Schwanke, O. A. A., Pvt 351 

Princeton 
Klaviter, E. O., Pvt 226 

Racine 
Coleman, Wallace, 1st Lt. . . . 101 
Peterson, W. O. L., 1st Sgt. . .313 
Johns, Randolph A., 2nd Lt. .211 

Rhinelander 

Rolain, Ray, Sgt 339 

Stafford, Thomas, Pvt 373 

Taylor, D. A., 2nd Lt 384 

Rib Lake 
Seidel, Thomas, Pvt 352 

Rice Lake 

Haefliger, Fred, Pvt 174 

Kelty, A. E., 1st Lt 221 

Richland Center 
Fritz, C. A., Cpl 154 

Sheboygan 

Bieman, Joseph, Pvt 55 

Biwan, Joseph, Pvt 57 

Kaeis, Jacob, Pvt 217 

Kreis, Jacob, Pvt 230 

Sitka 
Norton, William, Sgt 298 

Sobieski 
Olejnik, Frank, Cpl 301 

Sparta 
Nicol, A. L., 1st Lt 295 

Stoughton 
Drotning, Harold J., Pvt 131 

Strum 
Gilbert, L. T., Pvt 162 

Superior 

Bischoff, C. E., 1st Lt 57 

Olsen, O. S., Pvt 302 

Three Lakes 
Bonack, P. J., Sgt 63 

Tigerlon 
Loken, Clarence, Pvt 246 

Two Rivers 
DeFord, A. H., Cpl 120 

Veroqua 

Jacobson, W. A., Pvt 207 

Runnington, T. A., 2nd Lt. . .343 

Walworth 
Dodder, Alexander, Sgt 126 

Watertown 
Caldwell, E. N., Maj 84 

Waukesha 

Breese, C. S., 2nd Lt 69 

Martin, D. J., Capt 270 

Wausau 

McLennon, D. J., 1st Lt 261 

Roberts, C. R., Cpl 336 

Taugher, Claude B., 2nd Lt. .384 



565 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Wauwatosa 
Hartman, W. M., Pvt 181 

West Allis 
Palmer, D. D., Cpl 305 



WISCONSIN— Coniinwed 

West De Pere 
Powless, J. A., 1st Lt 320 

White Lake 
Siebert, Walter, Sgt 360 



Wittenburg 
Witte, Louis, Sgt. 



.424 



Cheyenne 
Saunders, T. D., Cpl 347 

Hampshire 
Light, J. C, Cpl 242 



WYOMING 

Laramie 
King, J. L., Cpl 



.225 



Shorty 
Rapp, F. N., Cpl. 



.326 



FOREIGN COUNTRIES 
ALASKA 

Beauchamp, Felix, Capt 50 | Pullen, D. D., Col. 



.322 



ARGENTINA 

AieUo, Antonio, Pvt 



30 



AUSTRALIA 

Rodakis, Nicholas, (Australian Army), Sgt. 



.338 



Anderson, Oliver, Sgt 34 

Arsenault, Thomas, Pvt 36 

Baxter, S. A., 2nd Lt 48 

Gosselin, Alexander, Sgt 167 

Gray, T. J., Pvt 168 



CANADA 

Hardie, W. C, Sgt 179 

Loomis. J. H., Cpl 246 

Manning, James, Cpl 266 

Oke, Russell, Sgt 300 

DENMARK 



Pelkey, Edwin, Pvt 311 

Shea, W. A., Sgt 356 

Stevenson, J. L., Cpl 376 

Stinson, J. K., Pvt 377 



Henriksen, Hans, Pvt 188 I Madson, E. T., Sgt 265 I Rees, John, Sgt 328 

Jensen, Otto, Pvt 210 I I 

ENGLAND 

Davis, H. H., 1st Lt 117 | DodweU, T. B., 2nd Lt 126 | Howe, G. P., 1st Lt 200 



AMERICANS RESIDING IN ENGLAND 



Beasley, S. O., Maj 47 

Deasey, H. A., Pvt 118 

Fuller, W. H., Cpl 155 

Holroyd, Crossley, Pvt 196 

Jeffery, Jane, Nurse 209 



Jolley, Thomas, Pvt 213 

Kerr, M. E., Pvt 222 

Latham, J. C, Sgt., (M. of H.) 21 
McCloud, J. M., Maj 254 



Murphy, J. J., Pvt 289 

Robertson, J. F., 1st Lt 336 

Roth well, Robert, Cpl 341 

Summers, A. E., Pvt 381 



Andral, Louis, Lt . . . 34 

Armengaud, Paul, Maj 35 

Artoni, Charles, Gunner 36 

Bardou, Henri, Brig 44 

Barre, Marcel, Gunner 45 

Baurin, Albert, Brig 48 

Becquart, H., Mar de L 50 

Bertrand, A., Capt 54 

Boisrouvray, A., Com 62 

Bolgione, A., Sgt 62 

Bonnard, Emile 63 

Bourdu, James, Mr. G 65 

Bredin, A. E., Sous Lt 69 

Breher, Francois, Adj 69 

BreUvet, H. M., Adj 69 

Buchet, Xavier, Capt 77 

Burel, Michael, Pvt 79 

Carrere, J. B., Cpl 88 

Charron, J. M. H., Sous Lt. . . 95 

Chataigneau, Yves, Lt 95 

C hevaUer, Oliver, Capt 96 

C orbabon, Jacques, Maj 106 



FRANCE 

Courtois, Andre, Fr. Mission.. 107 

Dano, C. E., Sous Lt 115 

Daune, C. E., Sous Lt 116 

de Beliego, J. B.. Mar 118 

de Boisrouvray, A., Com 118 

Debrut, Lt 119 

d'Escayarac D. B., Lt 119 

de Cuiroye, Capt 119 

de Froissard — Broissia, M. M. 

F Lt 120 

de Lesseps,' B. M.,' Capt.'.'. ! ! ! 120 

de Pavant, Francois, Lt 121 

de WoiUemont, L. P., Lt 122 

Diot, Lucien, Asp 125 

Dormay, Georges, Lt 128 

Drouhin, R. G., Lt 131 

Dubet, J. O., Lt 131 

Du Bois, Alfred, Interp 131 

Durand, R. G., Lt 131 

Ehrhardt, Gustave Capt 137 

Escudier, Etienne, Ist Lt 41 

Etieime, Eugene, Lt 141 

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Feinberg, H. J., Pvt 144 

Filippi, Jean, Cpl 146 

Gaillot, M. G., Capt 156 

Gauffeny, E. P. F., Lt 159 

Gautheir, J. C, 2nd Lt 159 

Giclais, D., Lt 162 

Giet, A. A 162 

Goyne, Antoine, Brig 167 

Grancy, de Mandat, Lt 168 

Grizel, Marcel, Gr 171 

Groz, Joseph, Lt 171 

Guinet, Eugene, Lt 172 

Guyot, Benjamin, Lt 173 

Hallier, Andre, Lt 175 

Haumant, M. A. E., Mar. . . .183 

Henrick. P. H., Capt 188 

Houroux, Etienne, Sgt 198 

Hugo, Jean, 1st Lt 202 

Jacquin, Alfred, Lt 207 

Jourde, G. A. F., Sous Lt 216 

Labour, Rene. Capt 231 

Leandri, D. A., Col 236 



Geographical Index — Continued 



Lebre, Anton, Capt 236 

LeCam, Y. M.. Pvt 236 

Leclerc, H. A. M., Chef d'Esec 

237 

Lecoin, R. H., Interp 237 

Lenoir, Henri, Brig. Interp. . .239 

Leplus, Paul, 1st Lt 239 

Leroux, Maurice, Ist Lt 239 

Lescardon, H. J., 2nd Lt 239 

Liaras, Gaitan, Capt 241 

Lorans, Marcel, Capt 246 

Loriot, J. J., Sgt 247 

Marchand, Leon, Lt 267 



FRANCE— Continued 

Marechal, Adrian, Sous Lt . . . 268 

Marius, Jean, Sgt 268 

Merel, Robert, 1st Lt 275 

Meni, Jean, Capt 275 

Meurisse, J. L., Capt 276 

Michel, M. H., Sgt 277 

MiUeret, Norbert, 1st Lt 279 

Rault, J. E., Capt 326 

Ravisse, Henri, Capt 326 

Rerat, Armand, Lt 330 

Ritt, J. V. M., 1st Lt 335 

Rouse], Jean, Cav 341 



Santini, Philippe, Lt 346 

Sartorius, Emile, Adj 347 

Simonet, Andre, Mar 362 

Tessier, Fernand, Lt 386 

Thiabayd, Claude, Lt 387 

Thiebault, Rene Mar. de L. . .387 

Trives, Francis, Capt 394 

Vacarisas, Joseph, Brig 397 

Vallois, Robert, Capt 397 

Viaud, Louis, Lt 399 

Wackernie, Jorges, Lt 401 

Wichart, George, 2nd Lt 416 



AMERICANS RESIDING IN FRANCE 



Connelly, J. A., Sgt 104 

Dowd, M. L., 2nd Lt 129 

Hamm, A. E., Capt 176 

Hartwell, A. S., Pvt 182 



Hoffman, M. I., Sgt 194 

Jacobson, A., Capt 207 

Potter, W. C, 1st Lt 319 



GREECE 



Ragsdale, L L., 2nd Lt 325 

Seaver, A. F., 1st Lt 352 

Thaw, William, Maj 387 



Carageorg, Socrates, Cpl 86 I Norris, S. G., Sgt 297 i Phillis, Clex, Sgt 315 

Harelie, S. J 179 I Papadakis, Christ, Pvt 306 1 



Reiterman, Frank, Sgt. 



HUNGARY 

. . .330 1 Sikivica, Pvt. 



.360 



Ames, Patrick, Cpl 33 

Armstrong, Thomas, Sgt 36 

Callahan, William, Sgt 84 

Carton, C. A., 2nd Lt 102 



IRELAND 

Collins, Patrick, 2nd Lt 102 

Cooney, Michael, Cpl 105 

Logue, Thomas, Pvt 245 

McGuire, James, Sgt 258 



McGuire, James, Jr., Pvt. . . .258 

O'Brien, C. J., Sgt 299 

O'Connor, J. J., Cpl 299 

O'Hagan, T. P., Sgt 300 



Casselo, Angelo, Pvt 92 

de Rogatis, Albert, Pvt 121 

DiCarlo, Salvatore, Pvt 123 

Dipasquale, Americo, Pvt .... 125 

Dogestino, Anthony, Pvt 126 

Fiorito, Dionigo, Pvt 146 



ITALY 

Formica, Pietro, Pvt 151 

Minardi, Guiseppe, Pvt 279 

Mauzi, Nicholas, Pvt 272 

Paradiso, Tony, Pvt 306 

Saplio, Sam, Pvt 336 

Scialabba, Ignacio, Cpl 351 



Simoni, A. V., 1st Lt 362 

Spadafora, Guiseppe, Pvt. . . .371 

Spamanato, Aniello, Pvt 371 

Spataro, Dominico, Pvt 371 

TobUni, Andy, Pvt 392 

Zeito, Dominick, Pvt 431 



MEXICO 

Serna, Marcelino, Pvt 353 

MONTENEGRO 

Radevick, Radovan, Pvt 324 

NETHERLANDS 

Vander Veen, Thomas, Pvt 397 i Van lersal, Louis, Sgt., (M. of H.) . . 25 

NORWAY 

Christianson, Enoch, Pvt 97 | Waalker, Reidar, Sgt., (M. of H.). . . 25 

POLAND 

Galka, Tony, Pvt 156 Tabara, Wladyslaw, Pvt 383 



PORTUGAL 

Simas, Manuel, Pvt 361 

567 



Geographical Index — Continued 



RUSSIA 

Bardeman, Nearney, Pvt 44 I Luloff, Zalme, Pvt 248 1 Savitzky, Anthony, Cpl. 

Cartona, Charles, Pvt 91 Rochkind, William, Cpl 338 Zlotnikoff, John, Pvt. . . 

Honohar, Steve, Pvt 196 I 1 

SCOTLAND 

King, George, Pvt 224 1 McCunn, W. T., Pvt 255 | Simpson, R. A., Pvt. . . 



.337 
.431 



.362 



SPAIN 

Limon, Joe, Pvt 243 



SWITZERLAND 

Benoit, H. N., Pvt 53 | Luzi, Luzius, Pvt. 



.249 



SWEDEN 

Clauson, Oscar, Pvt. . . 



99 



Chase, R. W., Cpl 95 

Dargis, J. A., Cpl 115 

Evans, W. C, Pvt 142 

Gansaz, Stanley, Pvt 157 

Gibson, Raymond, Pvt 161 

Groff, John, Sgt 171 

Hoffman, C. F., Sgt 193 

Holderman, N. M., Capt 194 

Justesen, W. A., Pvt 216 

Kackreycki, Bronislaw, Pvt.. .217 



UNCLASSIFIED 

King, O. D., Lt 225 

Lanes, H. V., Pvt 233 

Larra, Joseph, 2nd Lt 234 

Lauber, C. E., Pvt 234 

Lawson, Bradley, Pvt 237 

Lucas, E. L. E., Sgt 248 

MacDonald, Beatrice, Nurse. . 250 

McGuire, E. R., Sgt 258 

Malbe, Ferdinand, Lt 265 

Manning, S. E., Cpl 266 



Maroney, William, Sgt 269 

Mason, F. H., 2nd Lt 271 

Newell, Alexander, Cpl 294 

Passard, R. J., Cpl 308 

Pisticoudis, Theodore, Pvt 316 

Shimamowski, Alfred, Pvt .... 358 

Terrill, J. S., Maj 386 

Vigilettre, Michael, Pvt 400 

WeUers, J. M., 1st Lt 411 















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